I collapsed from the top, and the system just showed up?

Many entertainment companies were in a state of shock.

They initially thought that after “It Doesn’t Matter” broke into the top ten, it would slow down its momentum.

For it to advance any further, it would take a long time.

But no one expected that, within a short day, “It Doesn’t Matter” would easily defeat these seven high-profile newcomers on the newcomer chart, getting all the way up to the third position.

“I think I’m going crazy”.

“Even Su Qing was taken down to fourth place. Isn’t it impressive”.

“This newcomer is amazing, entering the top three with his first song. It just confirmed his boundless future opportunities!”

“Alas, the third position is the limit. The top two… are both highly popular newcomers”.

“…”

At the same time, at Yunhai Media.

Vocal Department.

Hao Mingxing was still holding a broom, cleaning the place calmly.

He was currently surrounded by noise.

From time to time someone would excitedly rush to him, trying to tell him something.

He heard someone say that his song had entered the top fifty.

He heard someone say that his song was being promoted by the company.

He heard someone say that his song had entered the top ten.

Throughout, he just smiled and nodded.

Until, the manager of the vocal department, Qian Lun, personally walked over. Seeing Hao Mingxing sweeping the floor, Qian Lun quickly approached, ready to snatch the broom, “Mingxing, how can you do this!”

But before he could snatch it the broom shifted to the side.

Hao Mingxing smiled, “It’s nothing. Sweeping the floor is good for my mental health. Manager Qian, please wait, there’s one spot I haven’t cleaned yet”.

“You…”

Qian Lun looked at Hao Mingxing, paused for a moment, then said, “Your song… has plowed its way up to the third position on the newcomer chart. But the top two on the newcomer chart can’t even be called newcomers, they are well-known artists from the film and television industry. So, in a sense, you have already secured the first position on the August newcomer chart”.

The significance of being the first on the newcomer chart was self-evident.

“…”

Hao Mingxing remained silent.

Qian Lun continued, “Come to my office later”.

After saying that, he turned and left.

Hao Mingxing watched Qian Lun’s departing figure, standing still for a long time without moving.

After a long while.

He finally withdrew his gaze, quietly finished sweeping the remaining floor, and threw the trash into the stairwell bin.

Then, he gradually lifted his head, his eyes looking at the sky outside the window.

Tears blurred his vision.

This man who had always been humble, low-key, and always greeted others with a smile, at this moment, emitted a low sob in the stairwell, tears streaming down his face.

…

When Wang Mo got to know that “It Doesn’t Matter” entered the top three on the newcomer chart, he left work early.

Overtime was impossible.

Never in this lifetime.

But just as he left the company, he received a call from Yuan Xiong.

A few minutes later, Yuan Xiong saw Wang Mo waiting for him downstairs.

At this moment, Yuan Xiong was in a state of shock. He didn’t expect that Wang Mo would casually write a song and achieve such a good result, reaching the third position on the newcomer chart.

“Could it be that we misjudged Wang Mo before?” Yuan Xiong began to question his life.

A top-notch handsome face, unexpectedly coupled with such talent.

But speaking of writing songs, no matter how talented you might be, it won’t cause much of a stir.

At least Yuan Xiong was still very happy. After all, Wang Mo’s ability meant that he wouldn’t starve to death in the future.

Many handsome newcomers, after their initial success, ended up being useless, completely unable to survive.

In comparison, Wang Mo was outstanding.

“Brother Xiong, do you need something?” Wang Mo asked.

Yuan Xiong smiled, “Your song almost swept the newcomer chart. For such a big thing, we naturally have to celebrate. How about we have a few drinks tonight?”

Wang Mo replied, “Celebrating is fine, but do you have money, Brother Xiong?”

Yuan Xiong spread his hands, “I gave you all my private funds. Now, I only have 30 yuan left. Luckily, the company provides meals, or I would have starved to death by now”.

Wang Mo said, “I used the money you gave me to repay my loan”.

Yuan Xiong, “Then how do we celebrate?”

Wang Mo, “Let’s just drink the northwest wind, cool and economical”.

Payday was still a few days away.

As for “It Doesn’t Matter”, although it had surged to the top three on the chart and had a download count of over 20,000, it would still take some time before they received the money from the revenue share.

Two poor guys stared at each other.

After a while, Yuan Xiong said, “Forget it, let’s go to the supermarket, buy some discounted vegetables and meat, stir-fry them at home, and get a bottle of cheap liquor. It’s enough for the two of us to have a good drink”.

“Sure!”

Wang Mo nodded in agreement.

Around 7 p.m., the two arrived at the Walmart supermarket near Wang Mo’s temporary residence.

In practice, even a former top star like Wang Mo, as long as he wasn’t surrounded by a group of security guards, assistants and staff following him, wearing a mask with a different hairstyle and clothing could do the trick and he could walk on the street without attracting much attention.

Now past dinner time, most of the nearby markets were closed. However, the supermarket was still open and hopefully had some vegetables and meat on special offer.

Unfortunately, many aunts and uncles had already snapped up the various discounted vegetables and meat.

Cheap!

Many middle-aged people specifically chose this time to grab discounted vegetables.

With their small stature, they couldn’t compete with these uncles and aunts.

“I can’t believe it, we can’t even buy vegetables now?”

Yuan Xiong stared blankly, he only managed to buy two bottles of liquor.

We can’t just drink liquor for dinner, right?

Wang Mo snapped his fingers, “Don’t worry, Brother Xiong, watch me!”

He squeezed into the supermarket’s special offer area and, facing a group of uncles and aunts, spoke with a serious expression, “Uncles and aunties, at Walmart today, Don’t buy the fruits and vegetables on special offer. Don’t buy discounted meat or snacks either. As for rice, bread, and similar items, you can still buy them”.

After these words, the uncles and aunties were all stunned.

They looked at each other.

Many quickly put down the discounted vegetables they were holding and gathered around.

“Young man, why can’t we buy these?”

“Is there a problem with these vegetables?”

“Oh, I’ve been saying, don’t go for the cheap ones, they should be thrown away!”

“Why?”

“Quick, tell this Auntie!”

Even several supermarket employees were stunned, a series of words flashing in their minds: Pesticide residue? Too many hormones? Expired food? Low quality?
Wang Mo remained composed, swiftly picking up various discounted vegetables, meat, and snacks that the uncles and aunties had put down. He walked towards the weighing area and said, “Because I want to buy them today”.

???

!!!

What the heck?

Damn it!

The group of uncles and aunties stood dazed for a moment as they watched Wang Mo running towards the checkout with the various discounted vegetables that originally belonged to them.

He swiftly paid at the cashier.

Rushing outside.

Behind them, an uncle shouted, “Young man!”

Wang Mo stopped, “Huh?”

Uncle: “Are you crazy?”

Wang Mo spirited away.

Behind him, Yuan Xiong, who had already been stunned, followed.

…

The place where Wang Mo lived was an apartment arranged by the company.

It was very private.

Although Wang Mo had fallen, the company didn’t take back his apartment and allowed him to continue living there.

It could be said that the only thing that this apartment lacked were female hostesses, otherwise everything else one could imagine could be found here.

Especially the kitchen, with all the essentials like firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea.

So, after the two bought groceries and returned to the apartment, Yuan Xiong immediately busied himself in the kitchen.

Wang Mo… cheered on from the side.

It had to be said that Yuan Xiong’s cooking skills were really something.

In just over half an hour, several dishes were ready.

Stir-fried pork, spicy chicken, fried leek and egg, along with a plate of braised snacks, a plate of peanuts, and a plate of pig ears.

It looked delicious, smelled great, and was a feast for the eyes.

“I’m happy”.

“I’m delighted”.

“A Mo, to be honest, when you collapsed, I was very worried about you, afraid you wouldn’t take it very well. So, I arranged two undercover agents in the composition department, to watch you twenty-four seven. Fortunately, you not only got through your darkest period but also managed to write a great song”.

Yuan Xiong’s face was full of emotion.

“However, composition is just a small job. The position of a composer is too low, even if you become a top composer, you won’t earn any fame or fortune. I’m still arranging the live broadcast for you. Once that’s settled, you’ll start live streaming”.

Wang Mo said, “Brother Xiong, do you really think composition is just a small job?”

Yuan Xiong asked, “Isn’t it?”

Wang Mo replied, “I don’t think so. In my view, the positions of a composer and a singer are equal”.

Equal?

Yuan Xiong took a sip of wine, stared at Wang Mo, shook his head, and smiled bitterly, “You’re thinking too much”.

Wang Mo shook his head, “It’s not that I’m thinking too much, it should be this way. The current music industry has an unhealthy and distorted relationship between composers and singers. But in my heart, a top-notch composer is no less than the king or queen of the music industry”.

Yuan Xiong laughed, “So, you mean that if you’re skilled enough as a composer, even if you’ve collapsed, you can return to the top just by being a composer?”

Wang Mo said, “Exactly”.

Yuan Xiong frowned, “Are you already drunk?”

Wang Mo shook his head, “I’m serious”.

Yuan Xiong asked, “So, you chose to be a composer and wrote ‘It Doesn’t Matter’ for this reason?”

Wang Mo nodded, “Yes”.

Yuan Xiong continued, “Are you planning on writing other songs?”

Wang Mo said, “Yes”.

Currently, he had another song, “Invisible Wings”, that he hadn’t released.

This song was the basis for his confident words.

Yuan Xiong fell silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled, “If you really have that ability, go ahead and change to the position of a composer. Strive to return to the top of the entertainment industry solely as a composer”.

Wang Mo said, “I will”.

Seeing this, Yuan Xiong quickly added, “Don’t take it seriously, I’m just kidding”.

Wang Mo shook his head, “I’m not joking though”.