[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty":3,"chapter-the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-chapter-28":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The King of 2000: A Mandopop Dynasty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2301284,4501,"Chapter 28","the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>Without joking, if this album succeeds, Sun Yanzi believes every future song blending Hiphop elements will have to bow to Zhou Yi and call him GodFather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going from 1 to 2 is easy, but going from 0 to 1 is the very problem that has plagued the entire Chinese-language music industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This completely opens up a new path for future Chinese-language music artists to walk down; crudely put, a new genre’s emergence can generate massive new revenue streams for every record company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s all money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did you do it, Zhou Yi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do this first, then that, then this again. Understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi walked out of the studio, smiled, and headed to the lounge, picked up an apple from the fruit tray, wiped it, and took a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Yanzi gave him a flat, defeated look at this utterly unexciting live lesson: “Since you’re in such good form today, take a break and record the next song later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d like to, but apparently someone else doesn’t feel the same.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of habit, Zhou Yi picked up his phone—left earlier on the coffee table—after leaving the studio and checked it; a message immediately caught his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A text from Warner’s general manager, Zhou Jianhui: 【Come to my office after finishing the recording.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Zong wants to see you again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your use of ‘again’ is a bit off—I’m not the type who goes looking for trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Yanzi made no reply: “Who knows? I haven’t been to Zhou Zong’s office as many times in the past month as you have this week.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be because I’m just that outstanding?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean your thick skin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Women really are jealous.” Zhou Yi slipped his Nokia into his pocket, chewed the apple, and stood up, leaving under the watchful eyes of the two women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shaohan, who had just stepped out too, asked confusedly: “What’s wrong with Yi-ge?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably something good. Whatever, forget it. Come on, Shao Han, sister’s taking you to eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, but I—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No buts. Consider it a celebration of your perfect performance today. Come on, come on, come on…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhou Yi, Sun Yanzi pushed Zhang Shaohan’s back, dragging her out to deepen their sisterly bond. Zhou Yi knocked on the general manager’s office door—and received a shockingly unbelievable message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Virgin Records’ Yao Qian invited you to appear in Xiao Yaxuan’s music video for ‘A Person’s Brilliance.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They say you’re the male lead, but the song’s from a female perspective and is a pop dance track, so your screen time won’t be much. Interested?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Jianhui adjusted his glasses and explained the deal he’d struck with Virgin: “In exchange, Xiao Yaxuan will star as the female lead in your music video.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Zhou Zong, you’re serious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When something is absurd, even Zhou Yi felt stunned: “Why would Virgin agree to such a purely losing deal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What status does Xiao Yaxuan hold? A top female singer, head and shoulders above the second-place contender in popularity among the younger generation. Even if Warner offered more money, this would still be impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d only imagined it—now it’s real?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s for you to answer, Zhou Yi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Serious. I think you should consider poaching Xiao Yaxuan. I believe if you ask her, she’ll switch labels.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhou Jianhui, head of Warner Music, seriously suggested Zhou Yi use his looks to seduce her, Zhou Yi’s eyelid twitched uncontrollably several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is Xiao Yaxuan playing at?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi didn’t believe for a second that she was this deeply infatuated with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d only met a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sign this contract, then go talk to Xiao Yaxuan. Oh, and don’t let it interfere with your own album recording.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Zhou Yi’s strong insistence, Zhou Jianhui, who had no intention of crafting him as a pure romantic image, offered this gentle advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty minutes later, Virgin Records building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi, visiting for the first time, showed his credentials and was led by staff to Xiao Yaxuan’s floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Virgin’s current top artist—even more popular than Lin Yilian—and with her father-daughter-like bond with general manager Yao Qian, Xiao Yaxuan’s treatment at Virgin was nothing short of that of a beloved daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Xiao Yaxuan and Sun Yanzi, two queens of the early 21st century, shared many similarities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both came from wealthy families, both debuted at their peak, both were discovered and launched by their respective company’s general manager. One was nicknamed Warner’s beloved daughter; the other, Virgin’s beloved daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Zhou, Miss Elva is rehearsing dance inside. Please wait a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nodding to the staff, Zhou Yi stood before a frosted glass door, waited until the faint music inside stopped, then knocked—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tap tap tap.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s me, Zhou Yi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi pushed the door open and saw a stunning figure with long hair—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple white women’s blazer met a black strapless, cropped, sleeveless bodysuit, creating a striking visual contrast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The simplest black-and-white combo, worn by this woman, carried an unusual sensuality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat still glistened on her forehead; her lips, slightly parted from heavy breathing, were vividly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wearing a blazer to rehearse dance? Quite distinctive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi glanced once, shut the door, and raised an eyebrow, unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The MV requires this look, so I have to practice in it now—otherwise, when you film, I’ll be unprepared and embarrass myself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yaxuan bent to pick up a towel, wiped her sweat, turned, and smiled at the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did you do it? A top singer starring as the female lead in a nobody’s MV? That defies all commercial logic—Virgin would never agree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yi nodded noncommittally, sat casually on the empty floor, turned to face the full-length mirror, and cut straight to the point:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s simple. I think you’re handsome, your personality is good, you suit my taste—I want to pursue you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many men want to pursue me, but you’re the only one who can keep up with my thoughts, doesn’t pressure me, and has no other agenda.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yaxuan, unashamed of her intent, gripped the towel around her neck, stepped forward, and smiled: “How’s that for sincerity? My opening gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Average.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Xiao Yaxuan’s surprise, Zhou Yi shook his head, looked up at her: “I don’t date.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t date?” The woman raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at this stage of my life,” Zhou Yi replied just as honestly, a faint smile on his lips: “So don’t suggest we ‘try it’—you’ll be the one who ends up hurt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re very confident in yourself, Zhou Yi.” Xiao Yaxuan leaned down, her long finger pressing against his chin, tilting it up slightly, her eyes brimming with eager interest.\u003C\u002Fp>",1113,"2026-06-20T07:33:41.161Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c49bfd3f8df356eaac69cfd9d5fe37be12b705f908702ef890e0a50ada541dea","the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-chapter-29","the-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-chapter-27",883,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-king-of-2000-a-mandopop-dynasty-cover.jpg"]