Chapter 830: The Greatest Work

PS: Jay Chou's new album dropped today, just riding the wave with the title.

Also, what does everyone think of Jay Chou's new song today? Does it give you that "youthful nostalgia" feeling?

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During her two days of rest, Luo Quan livestreamed in the mornings and evenings.

In the afternoons, she knew Wen Xia and Xiang Luoquan were practicing Wu Gong, while she herself was writing the scripts for *Harry Potter* and *Under One Person*.

Once her birthday passed, these two things would immediately become her top priorities.

The domestic cast for *Under One Person* was basically assembled; the first season had relatively little content, so filming up until the start of the Luo Tian Luotian Da Jiao would suffice.

Of course, the second season would also be released within this year; she definitely wouldn't make the audience wait too long.

As for *Harry Potter*, since the setting was in the UK, Luo Quan planned to find local British actors for the filming.

Compared to Hollywood in the US, the UK was also packed with talented actors, with quite a few Best Actors and Best Actresses, and they spanned every age group.

It is worth mentioning that when *Harry Potter* was filmed in her past life, it had gathered almost all of the UK's big-name stars.

She didn't know if she could replicate that grand spectacle this time around.

In short, the preparation work for both projects was almost done; she could start work as soon as her break ended.

Of course, finishing the album release right now was the real business.

The response *Clock* received after its release was surprisingly huge; music magazines both at home and abroad were praising it almost in unison, wishing they could offer all their accolades to her.

Luo Quan was still willing to accept most of the praise.

However, some people directly called this album "The Greatest Work," which actually made Luo Quan a bit panicked.

Although the songs on this album were quite good, they were still very, very far from being "The Greatest Work."

She just felt that the people saying this were trying to "kill her with praise."

Luo Quan's rational fans also suggested to the self-media outlets making such evaluations not to say such over-the-top things that would attract hate toward Luo Quan.

Perhaps she could write music worthy of this evaluation in the future, but for now, it wasn't enough.

"If beauty is also a form of art, then I am definitely the greatest work."

In the livestream room, Luo Quan discussed this evaluation that was somewhat "killing her with praise."

To avoid people trying to stir up trouble, she simply responded in a half-joking manner.

But truth be told, she really had no rivals when it came to looks.

Her fans were also deeply convinced by her statement.

After chatting about her own affairs, Luo Quan began the real-time sharp commentary segment that everyone loved to see.

The ethnic conflict in Paris from two days ago continued to escalate.

A teacher had been dragged into the street and beheaded by two masked men; the video went viral on Twitter and YouTube, shocking people around the world.

Even though Luo Quan had personally killed so many chickens, ducks, and fish, she still couldn't bear to look at the scene when she saw the video.

Afterward, she also posted an article condemning this atrocity and also condemned the French police, urging them to do something human and end this conflict.

Many other well-known figures also posted articles just like her.

Before, everyone was just watching the spectacle, but once this bloody scene truly happened, no one could laugh anymore.

However, according to investigations, this beheading case didn't seem to have anything to do with Middle Eastern refugees.

The perpetrators were indeed not Middle Easterners, but from Russia, and they had been living in Paris for a period of time, had stable jobs, and were doing quite well.

The reason they killed that teacher was because the teacher had insulted the Prophet while teaching his students.

In China, this would be equivalent to digging up your ancestral grave and cursing your ancestors for eighteen generations to your face.

Moreover, similar situations were not happening for the first time in Paris.

A few years ago, a newspaper office had also published cartoons insulting the Prophet, and then they were sought out by believers who directly used guns to shoot most of the people in the newspaper office.

Since then, basically no one dared to make an issue of this anymore.

And this unfortunately deceased teacher clearly hadn't learned a lesson from past cases.

So he paid the price.

Of course, although the teacher was wrong, this was not a reason for thugs to commit violence, and they would definitely be sanctioned in the end.

And in Paris now, ethnic conflicts were already intense, and now there was a religious conflict, and they would resort to killing at the slightest disagreement.

The pressure on the police and the government suddenly increased several times over.

The domestic public began to worry about whether the government had the ability to protect their personal safety.

For any country, a decline in public credibility is extremely serious.

And the specific consequence that manifested was a sharp drop in the exchange rate of the franc.

Besides France, things hadn't been peaceful in the UK either.

It was said that Scotland had once again initiated a referendum to leave the UK and seek independence.

Ever since Brexit, this referendum happened every year, and it always managed to attract considerable attention.

It's just that every time, it was all "thunder and no rain"—they talked about leaving the UK every time, but it had never been seen to succeed.

Most people felt that this was just a strategy to get the British government to provide Scotland with more favorable policies.

After all, the crying child gets the milk.

But this year's display was bigger than in previous years.

It was said that the Queen's physical condition wasn't good, and everyone underneath was starting to stir.

Not just Scotland, but countries including Australia also seemed to have developed the intention to leave the Commonwealth.

It was clear they were just waiting for the Queen to fall, and then they would directly split up and go their separate ways.

And at this critical juncture, the Queen held a press conference at Buckingham Palace this morning.

She didn't talk about any profound topics, just commended the British government's achievements in solving domestic refugee employment.

During the commendation, the Queen was more spirited than she had been in years, her pace had become much lighter, and she no longer looked as decrepit as before.

This feeling was as if she had become ten years younger overnight, which was truly astonishing.

However, Luo Quan knew that this must be the credit of the Shroud.

Not many people knew about this artifact of the Holy See.

So the vast majority of people didn't understand why the Queen had suddenly become radiant.

Wasn't it said a while ago that her health was getting worse by the day?

Good heavens, she was walking like the wind today, while her son, Prince Charles, still looked the same, appearing as if he was going to go before his own mother.

Luo Quan saw this in her eyes, and she couldn't help but marvel at the power of the Holy See's artifact in her heart.

She wondered if China had any treasures with similar effects.

The Jade Burial Suit was said to be a treasure with similar effects, but she didn't know if it was as powerful as the Shroud.

After the Queen appeared, the voices for leaving the UK suddenly vanished.

One had to say, the Queen's prestige was still very powerful.

Having ruled the Commonwealth for decades, even without much real power, no one dared not to give her face.

This appearance was likely just a warning, telling those people that she was still alive, and living well, so don't think about acting rashly.

"I just don't know how long this state can last," Luo Quan thought to herself.

Of these two international hot topics, the former was more sensitive, and Luo Quan had already posted an update, so there was no need to comment further.

As for the Queen's matter, Luo Quan also sighed at the saying, "The old tiger still retains its might."

No matter how chaotic things get outside, she only needs to make an appearance to resolve the problem immediately.

"Speaking of which, Luo Bao seems to be a descendant of the British royal family, right?"

"That's a must, hereditary succession..."

"Is your family also from the old La family in P Tiao Hutong?"

"Haha, that's a crosstalk, but Luo Bao is a bona fide member of the imperial family."

………………

Seeing the fans joking with memes from crosstalk, Luo Quan also smiled helplessly: "The Albert family is indeed a descendant of the British royal family, but I definitely have no chance to be any kind of noble."

"Hard to say, maybe the Queen will let you inherit her position."

"You really dare to think."

"I actually think it's really possible; after all, Luo Bao has such great influence now, and she feels much more capable than those princes in the royal family."

"One thing to say, it's true."

"Have you ever thought that if Luo Bao became Queen, she would have to marry and have children in the future, and the partner definitely couldn't be Chinese."

"Does that mean I have no chance?"

"Then it's fine, Luo Bao better not go inherit the throne, it's not worth it."

"It's as if I'd have a chance if she weren't Queen."

………………

The fans started daydreaming at the slightest disagreement.

Luo Quan didn't intend to ruin the atmosphere, just saying: "Our family is just a side branch; even if we could inherit, the order of succession would be ranked dozens of places behind, so it would never be our turn.

And the Queen is in good health now, it's too early to talk about this."

The fans started teasing:

"Indeed, with the Queen's physique, Prince Charles might have to be the Crown Prince for a lifetime."

"How can there be a Crown Prince of sixty years under heaven?"

"What, you want to rebel?"

"Prince Charles probably doesn't have the guts."

………………

This topic was relatively sensitive, so Luo Quan didn't continue the conversation.

They were relatives after all, and it was always bad to tease people behind their backs.

Some things, even if they were true, couldn't be talked about everywhere.

"By the way, Luo Bao, where did you buy Xiao Yu, what breed of cat is it?"

Someone asked in the barrage.

*Clock* made the "Piano Lady" popular, and it also made Luo Quan's two pets popular.

These two little guys quietly lying by the piano immediately caught the attention of pet lovers.

Netizens all called Xiao Yu "Prince," thinking it was handsome and aloof.

It was a pity Xiao Yu couldn't talk; otherwise, it would probably like the nickname "Emperor" even more.

"Xiao Yu is a purebred Gao Liang Cat I had a friend bring over, but this coat color is relatively rare; if everyone wants to buy one, I'm afraid you'll have to prepare some more money."

Luo Quan answered the barrage.

As if it heard the call, Xiao Yu leaped from the floor onto the table.

It stretched in front of the camera and then jumped into Luo Quan's arms.

"So cute."

"Indeed good-looking, not to mention handsome."

"So envious."

"Envious of whom?"

"Of the cat, of course; envious that it can nest in Luo Quan's arms."

"I really want to be Miss Luo Quan's cat, a dog would be fine too, but unfortunately I can only be a mouse that no one cares about."

"Against the heavens!"

"Ask who wouldn't want to."

………………

This sudden aura of sadness left Luo Quan laughing and crying.

And Da Hei, perhaps seeing Xiao Yu nesting on Luo Quan's lap, directly put its two legs on the table, its eyes full of grievance.

Luo Quan directly slapped its paw away: "Don't come here to compete for favor, I can't hold you."

Compared to a cat, she definitely couldn't hold a Husky.

Strength wasn't the problem, but the volume was too big.

"Haha, looks like a dog isn't as good as a cat."

"Cats are indeed cuter and more pleasing."

"The premise is that they are docile; most cats are relatively fierce, dogs are still more loyal."

"If my owner were Luo Quan, I could be loyal for a lifetime."

"Would such a good thing be your turn?"

"Hahaha, not to that extent, not to that extent."

…………

The fans relied on the fact that no one knew them on the internet, so they dared to say anything and crack any joke.

Or perhaps they really had such thoughts in their hearts.

Luo Quan didn't know, but she just took it as them joking.

Mainly because this stuff couldn't be taken seriously.

She didn't have an S-attribute, and she didn't have the idea of training people.

Speaking of which, no wonder so many people in the barrage wanted her to cosplay as a female teacher in tight leather, the kind holding a long whip.

So it was premeditated.

Can only say that people's XP nowadays is truly strange and varied.

Amidst the playfulness, today's livestream ended.

New songs will continue to be released tomorrow.

Pop, classical, R&B, and electronic music had all been sung.

A "women's decathlon" meant the next five songs would still be five different styles.

If she really wrote them out, it would indeed be a quite novel attempt.

Ten styles in one album—this was naked showing off of skills.

When the livestream ended, Luo Quan also gave a preview of tomorrow night's song:

"The previous five songs were relatively heavy and colorful; next, I'll change the flavor for everyone—small and fresh, full of rural atmosphere."

Saying this, the fans could basically guess that the next song would likely be a country music song.

Music of this style was relatively simple in arrangement; many classic works only needed a guitar.

But it was precisely the combination of guitar and vocals that could often sing ballads that were breathtaking and refreshing.

Many country music melodies were the kind that made people fall in love the moment they heard them.

And those few songs of Luo Quan's before were even more the cream of the crop.

The next morning, Xiang Luoquan heard this piece of music a step ahead of the fans.

As his sister's fan, he also got the advantage of being close to the water this time.

"Sister, when have you ever been to West Virginia?" Xiang Luoquan asked Luo Quan curiously after listening to this beautiful and moving piece.

"Never been." Luo Quan shook her head directly.

Xiang Luoquan was surprised: "You can write it without having been there? It sounds so real."

Luo Quan spread her hands and shrugged: "Artistic matters, isn't it about fully utilizing imagination? The important thing is that the audience can empathize; whether I've been there or not isn't important."

"Awesome!" Xiang Luoquan gave his older sister a thumbs up.

Now he finally knew why he always encountered bottlenecks in his own creation.

It turned out his imagination wasn't rich enough, and he pursued reality too much.

Sometimes when one should talk nonsense, one should still talk nonsense.

Art, after all, can release and add some fictional elements. ===== CHAPTER 831 =====