C16 No 9 on New Song Ranking!

No, no, this must be another significant battle from the legends, apart from urban warfare—the fabled field battle.

Yet, the critical aspect of field battles is the frequent shortage of ammunition, logistical support, and the high risk of ambushes by the enemy.

Cough, cough. We live in a peaceful society. How could there be such immoral people? As a justice-minded citizen, we must step forward to meticulously document the other party's criminal actions, then take it home and reflect on it every evening...

Following Lin Haoyu's gaze, Yu Dandie also sensed something amiss. With a mix of curiosity and bewilderment, she tugged at him, chuckling as she suggested,

"Hmm? There seems to be something over there. Shall we check it out?"

Eh?!

Lin Haoyu became instantly flustered, quickly grasping Yu Dandie's hand and urging her with concern,

"Maybe, let's not go look, okay?"

It was a joke. If Yu Dandie saw something she wasn't supposed to, what would he do? Run, run, or run? That was indeed a question worth pondering.

"Hmm? Why shouldn't we go have a look?"

Yu Dandie's curiosity was ablaze, her fervor swiftly escaping Lin Haoyu's grasp.

With haste, she took large strides towards the edge of the grove, reaching out her hand in a swift motion—akin to a graceful dance move—and the scene behind the shrubbery was laid bare:

A mysterious night-vision camera was concealed behind the bushes, its movements giving the impression of a living presence.

"What the heck? What kind of operation is this?"

Lin Haoyu stood there, stunned, watching Yu Dandie's excitement with a sense of disillusionment.

"It's just a camera. All that imagination for nothing."

Lin Haoyu wrestled with his thoughts all night long. Even after saying goodbye to Yu Dandie and heading home, he couldn't shake off his unease.

That evening, as soon as he got home and connected to the free WiFi, Lin Haoyu discovered that his music app had unexpectedly gained over four thousand new followers and hundreds of comments.

"Hmm? What happened here? Could there be a glitch in the system?"

Lin Haoyu, with a look of astonishment, quickly sat up and launched the main panel of the software.

"Sheng Kai Music, dedicated to music for twenty years."

Upon seeing this slogan, Lin Haoyu had an epiphany.

"So, this app is called Sheng Kai Music. I had no idea before."

Indeed, for various reasons, Lin Haoyu only knew that it was the hottest music app throughout Shiatan, but he was unaware of its actual name.

He carefully perused the homepage.

At the top of the New Song Ranking was "Drinking Control," by Li Ronghao.

...

In ninth place: "Child," by Yu.

The New Song Ranking was filled with all sorts of odd song titles and artist names, which left Lin Haoyu feeling a bit overwhelmed.

"Hold on, why does the ninth place look so familiar?"

It suddenly dawned on Lin Haoyu that the ninth place was occupied by that ridiculous song his system had produced, "Child!"

"Wait, are you telling me that 'Child' has only been out for a day or two and it's already climbed to ninth place on the New Song Ranking?"

In a flash, Lin Haoyu leaped up from the couch as if he'd been pricked, his eyes wide as he opened his personal interface.

Sure enough, all those four thousand followers had discovered him through the New Song Ranking, and the comments were filled with astonishment and praise for the song.

"Holy crap! System, this is insane!"

Lin Haoyu scrutinized each comment with a stern gaze. Some claimed to know the author "Yu," others suggested the song was an adaptation of a master's work, and one even outrageously claimed to be carrying "Yu's" child...

Lin Haoyu felt unjustly accused by these bizarre comments.

"I've been a virgin my whole life! Shouldn't you consider my feelings before spreading rumors?"

With a helpless expression, he flicked the absurd comment off his screen. A gentle tap, and two large "report" buttons appeared before him.

"Hmph! That'll teach you to spread rumors. I've never been soft on people like you..."

Lin Haoyu hit the report button with a vengeance, his heart still seething with indignation.

You might spread rumors, but why can't you at least stick to the facts? Even if you were to approach Lin Haoyu to fabricate false evidence, that would be the least of concerns...

Cough, cough, I strongly condemn those who talk the talk but don't walk the walk.

Suddenly, a particularly distinctive name in bold, colorful letters caught Lin Haoyu's eye.

"Hmm? A name highlighted in color? Must be a big spender or someone official."

Lin Haoyu scoffed. These game-like gimmicks were becoming all too common and tiresome.

Upon reading the message more closely, Lin Haoyu's composure was shaken:

"Singer Haoyu, your song 'Childhood' has met the signing criteria for K Music. An editor will be in touch with you shortly. Editor: Wannabe, contact information..."

"What in the world is this? System, you need to explain this to me, now."

Lin Haoyu took a deep breath, attempting to maintain his composure, grateful that he wasn't as overwhelmed as Peppa, who was like a hairdryer in full blast.

Finally, prompted by Lin Haoyu's intense determination, the system appeared, albeit reluctantly:

"Ding! Host can sign a contract to become a musician and start the music star mission!"

Music star?

Lin Haoyu immediately thought of the legendary superstars of this era, who had created miraculous moments in time.

Sadly, as the years passed, the stars' luster faded, and they eventually became just another face in the crowd.

Lin Haoyu sighed deeply, his brow furrowed as he pondered the situation.

"System, the challenge of becoming a music star is immense. The hype could die down, and I could plummet from heaven to hell in an instant."

The system responded confidently, undeterred by his concern:

"This is the Star Luck System. The host must complete the mission to become a star, or face a mysterious punishment."

Lin Haoyu was speechless for a moment, then let out a hollow laugh.

"Great, just as I expected. Fine, I'll sign the contract."

Signing the contract wasn't the issue; the fear was what might follow. If the system pulled any stunts after the fact, he'd be left with no shoulder to cry on.

"Hold on, system, may I take some time to think it over?"

"Ding! The host is free to consider it."

Excellent!