I became a music industry godfather by writing confidantes.

Chapter 101 What Does Yang Du Know About Soulmates?

That evening, a first-class flight attendant posted a photo of herself with Yang Du on Weibo, with the caption:

I was lucky enough to bump into Mr. Yang Du on the flight. I promptly asked for a photo and autograph, and I'll show it to my daughter when I get home. He's the author of her favorite book, "Songs and Smiles." Hopefully, she'll be doing her homework now! (Happy)

The comments section started off fairly normally, mostly expressing envy for the flight attendant's advantageous position, but it quickly took a strange turn.

[Mom, you're lying! This older brother writes for a personal journal, he's not a songwriter.]

[Haha, to get the kids to do their homework, they've even resorted to Yang Du (a famous Chinese comedian); they're really out of options.]

Regardless of the circumstances, a warm welcome back to Governor Yang!

[Welcome back to the capital, Governor!]

[Welcome back to the capital, Governor Yang!]

"No way, are you guys just playing a broken record?"

"No, Governor Yang is the confidant Yang Du, and the Governor is the music Yang Du. We each have our own perspectives."

"Wow, so you guys are actually asking for double the updates?"

"Thanks for the reminder, bro. I'll open two accounts and urge them to update at the same time."

"Yang Du is truly blessed to have fans like us (doge)."

……

"So, I now have two different fan groups?"

The next day, Yang Du learned of this news at his studio.

"Yes, to be precise, you now not only have two groups of fans, but these two groups have also formed their own camps. One group is your music fans, and the other is your book fans. Of course, there are also fans who admire your looks mixed in with the two groups."

Yuan Xiuqing said with a smile, "Actually, the overlap between these two groups is quite high, about 75%."

"But as you know, netizens are now best at creating mischief. I don't know whose idea it was originally, but now it's the same group of people using two different accounts to fight each other."

Yang Du, who was drinking coffee, paused for a moment: "...Isn't this a split personality?"

"But they find it very interesting. Music fans are heartbroken, saying that you are clearly a genius producer, and indulging in writing for music lovers is a waste of your talent and a neglect of your proper duties."

"The book fans were not to be outdone, and argued that there would be no good songs without the nourishment of emotional literature, and that the music fans should be the ones to support them."

"However, Mr. Yang, your current position is that of a talented music producer and the owner of an independent label. Your fan base only reached a certain size after this National Day Gala. But it's not feasible to completely let it run its course."

Yang Du nodded. Although he didn't mingle in the fan circle, he knew that many things were exposed from within the fan circle, and in the end, the backlash from public opinion would be attributed to the idol.

Fans' actions, idols pay the price.

"So Chen Chen and I started working on it during the National Day holiday. My account is semi-public in the fan group. I occasionally post some unimportant work photos in the group to interact with the fans, which is to reassure them and let them know that the team is paying attention."

"Chen Chen's account operates entirely in the shadows, observing from the shadows, monitoring chat logs and market trends. This combination of being both overt and covert allows him to detect any negative developments immediately and nip them in the bud."

At this point, Yuan Xiuqing couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Speaking of your book fan group, it's really interesting. It's not easy for ordinary people to get in."

"Why do I need to verify my credentials to join a fan group?" Yang Du asked curiously.

"Not quite, but it's not far off; you have to take an exam. They set up an entrance exam for the group, and you can't get in unless you're a die-hard fan."

Yang Du's expression turned strange: "Don't tell me the group entry exam has anything to do with my posts on Weibo?"

You guessed right.

You have to experience something so outrageous to believe it.

Yang Du asked Yuan Xiuqing for the fan group number, and a group name popped up: 【Yang Dudu Literary Seminar (Official Designated Group 1)】

Clicking "Apply to Join" redirected me to an external link interface resembling a questionnaire, titled "Appreciation of Yang Dudu's Works (For Group Membership Only)".

Below is a note: Please complete the test carefully within five minutes. The full score is 100 points, and 80 points is passing. The system will grade the papers automatically. Those who fail should retake the test and apply for a make-up exam.

This is something I can easily do; how could it possibly be difficult for me, the author?

Yang Du clicked "Start" with full confidence.

The first question popped up on the screen: In the classic work "I Did It for Love...", after being discovered using the female lead's money to buy a handbag for her mistress, the male protagonist said with righteous indignation, "You keep saying we're husband and wife, yet you have to be so meticulous about every penny. Isn't your money _____?"

"An easy question," Yang Du wrote in the answer. "My money?"

To everyone's surprise, a bright red X immediately popped up on the screen, along with the correct answer: My money.

There is no "吗".

Yang Du put away his nonchalant expression and sat up straight.

Very good, men (women), you have successfully caught the author's attention.

The second question was a multiple-choice question.

In "The Day After the Wedding...", the mother-in-law says, "I did this to teach you how to establish yourself in the city."

What is the mother-in-law's true state of mind in this sentence?

A: She genuinely believes her experience is correct and helps her daughter-in-law grow.

B: This is a typical rhetoric, using the moral high ground of "it's for your own good" to cover up her greed and shamelessness.

C: She suffered a loss when she was young and didn't want her daughter-in-law to repeat the same mistake.

D: This makes it convenient to use such language to control the daughter-in-law and exploit her in every way.

"BBB!" Yang Du thought about it seriously for a while and finally chose B.

Actually, he hesitated briefly between options A and B.

Since Jiang Yinglan is the kind of person who genuinely believes that her hitting and scolding you is for your own good, A is a perfectly acceptable choice. However, considering that netizens are unaware that the mother-in-law in the article is actually a metaphor for Jiang Yinglan, Yang Du opted for B as a second choice.

Then, the standard answer is D.

"No, you guys are overinterpreting this!" Yang Du poked his phone screen. "I didn't even think about leeching off others when I wrote it."

The third question was a reading comprehension question.

Why was Xue Xu, the male lead in "On the Wedding Day...", late?

Having learned his lesson twice, this time Yang Du considered himself a reader rather than an author, analyzing the situation carefully before writing:

1. Accompanying her brother's widow, she was actually his mistress giving birth in the hospital.

2. Conduct a compliance test on the female protagonist.

1 is the factual basis, 2 is the underlying motive, is that right now?

However, upon seeing the standard answer, Yang Du was immediately stunned.

1. Fact: She was accompanying her brother's widow, but in reality, it was her mistress who was giving birth in the hospital. (2 points)

2. Motivation: To test the female protagonist's obedience (2 points)

3. Plan: To prepare for the illegitimate child to move into the house and take over the family home later (3 points)

4. Metaphor: The plot point of the male protagonist being late criticizes the hypocrisy and calculation in marriage, thus elevating the theme (3 points).

Depend on!

I'm the original author, okay?!

I didn't think that much about it at all!

Yang Du refused to believe it and clicked on the next question, but a pop-up window appeared on the system interface saying it was unqualified.

Below is a line of smaller text: "There is a path to the mountain of books, and diligence is the way; the sea of ​​learning is boundless, and hard work is the boat; there will be times when the wind and waves will be broken; hold fast to your confidant and never let go."

A few seconds later, Yang Du channeled his grief and anger into motivation: "Chen Chen, take me to the recording studio—"

Perhaps spurred on by the fans' antics, the later stages progressed very smoothly, and by October 13th, "Swallowtail Butterfly" was finally completed.