Future Pet Shop

Chapter 246: Sun Qian Becomes a Hit

Accompanied by a long, drawn-out vocal intro, the lush, green bamboo forest of the Yunshui Riverfront appeared on screen. Director Kong’s handling of the colors was brilliant; a single glance at the scene was enough to make one feel the fresh air and mountain breeze.

The sun peeked out from behind the mountain, its rays shining into the bamboo forest. Sun Qian’s voice was filled with delight. As the camera moved deep into the forest, the bamboo stalks suddenly rustled, and Hah’Er poked its head out, happily gnawing on a bamboo shoot clutched in its paws. Seeing the camera turn its way, Hah’Er waved a paw at the lens in greeting, as if it were welcoming tourists from all over the world to come and play in Yunzhong City.

Next, the camera pulled up high, revealing the full beauty of the Yunshui River’s banks to the audience. Sun Qian’s voice simultaneously soared, becoming powerful and passionate, stirring the hearts of all who heard it.

The next shot cut to the Ten Thousand Mu Orange Garden. Hah’Er, looking endearingly clumsy, climbed an orange tree, picked a plump, golden-yellow orange, and handed it to a sweet and innocent little girl. At this moment, Sun Qian’s voice turned playful and cheerful. This was followed by scenes of Hah’Er frolicking in a hot spring and playing hide-and-seek in Shilin. Sun Qian’s singing shifted with each change of scenery, perfectly blending into the theme each scene was meant to convey.

Shen Yibin had watched it once but still hadn’t had enough. Unfortunately, since it was a live broadcast, he couldn’t rewatch it immediately. He had no choice but to post a screenshot on Weibo and patiently wait for the second broadcast on Mango Channel and Toilet Channel.

"The effect is amazing! I think you’re about to blow up!" After posting on Weibo, he quickly sent the screenshot to Sun Qian on WeChat and followed it up with a string of thumbs-up emojis to show his praise.

"Yeah, I just watched it too. Director Kong’s skills are truly profound. It’s a shame this is just a shortened version; the full version will probably be even more captivating, right?" Sun Qian replied quickly. It seemed she had also been waiting for this commercial. "By the way, Cheeky is asking if Hah’Er has gotten fat again."

"Not at all. Hah’Er has been exercising every day and is keeping in great shape. Come on, Hah’Er, Cheeky is saying hi. Say hi back!" After speaking, Shen Yibin turned his phone around, took a short video of Hah’Er, and sent it to Sun Qian. On the other end, Cheeky naturally launched into another round of wisecracks.

After the fun and games, Shen Yibin got down to business. "Secretary Qin told me the ad campaign for this is huge. I bet your voice will be heard all over the country before long. So, let me be the first to congratulate you. If you become a big star in the future, don’t forget about me and Hah’Er." This was his way of offering congratulations in advance.

What singer gets so much airtime for their very first debut song? Even the talent show contestants of the past had to build their fame one song at a time. Surely, once this commercial started airing, it wouldn’t be long before music companies came looking to sign Sun Qian. This was a rare, ready-made opportunity.

"I don’t care about being a star. The most important thing is that people like my music." Sun Qian’s dream was to be a singer, not a star. However, this was still a great opportunity for her. Only by entering this circle could she get her songs heard by more people.

Sun Qian had been busy preparing for her performance at the music festival recently, so after a bit more chatting, she went back to practicing with Cheeky. Shen Yibin, on the other hand, kept refreshing the web page, watching the promotional video over and over again. Gradually, discussions about the video started appearing on Weibo. At first, the main topic of discussion was, of course, Hah’Er.

Hah’Er’s adorable appearance and natural presence on camera, combined with the popularity it had already accumulated, quickly drew more and more people into the discussion. It wasn’t until the full-length version of the video was released that evening that the focus of the netizens’ discussion began to shift.

Hah’Er was like a competent tour guide, leading netizens from all over the country through the beautiful scenery of Yunzhong City. Whether it was the scenic Yunshui River, the spectacular Ten Thousand Mu Orange Garden, or the magnificent and mysterious Shilin, all of it drew endless praise from the online community. Many commented that they were already starting to plan trips to Yunzhong City.

"Hey, has anyone else noticed how good the theme song for this video is? Sounds like a folk song from the Yunzhong area? And who is this singer? Her voice is incredible, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard it before. Is she a new artist?" Soon, people began to notice Sun Qian’s singing.

Once the first person brought it up, many more immediately joined the discussion. "I’ve had the promo on loop five times now. Besides watching the Panda and the beautiful scenery, the thing that captivates me most is this theme song. That voice is simply mesmerizing!"

"Details on the singer, please! I want to find her other works to listen to!"

"Details +1024!"

"Same!"

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"The singer’s name is Sun Qian. She hasn’t released any official works before. But if you want to hear her sing, there is a way. She’ll be performing on stage at the Strawberry Music Festival’s Sichuan stop. If you want to hear her, go see her live!" Shen Yibin immediately reposted the comment, pushing Sun Qian into the spotlight. He also included two photos of her and Hah’Er taken during the shoot.

"Her songs are beautiful, and she’s even more beautiful! From now on, Qianqian is my goddess!" This information was a pleasant surprise for countless netizens.

"HAHAHAHAHA, I already bought tickets for the Strawberry Music Festival in Sichuan! I can see her live! By the way, I bought two tickets. Any girls wanna go with me?" Someone immediately started trying to pick up girls.

"Grabbing tickets now!"

"Grabbing tickets +1024!" Waves of netizens immediately flooded the major ticketing websites. The promotional video hadn’t even had time to attract many tourists to Yunzhong City yet, but it had already helped the Strawberry Music Festival sell a ton of tickets.

"Whether it’s her voice, her fundamentals, or her attitude, Sun Qian is a rare talent among the new generation of singers. I am very optimistic about her future." Director Kong also reposted Shen Yibin’s comment on Weibo.

In his early years, Director Kong had also been a famous lyricist and composer in Xiangjiang. He had launched countless male and female singers to stardom and was a respected veteran in the music industry. With him personally endorsing Sun Qian, surely even more music companies would be interested now, right?

’Ha, Director Kong probably isn’t doing this just to help out a newcomer. He’s likely also trying to get on my good side so he can persuade Hah’Er to be in his movie. So, should I say yes or no?’