Capítulo 133: Video Review
When it came to the world of Bilibili, An Du Lian was not exactly a spring chicken. He had a vague grasp of its nature, so when he entered the interface, he felt reasonably comfortable.
Right now, all he wanted was to see the dance his daughter and her classmates had recorded. It's been a hot minute since An Du Lian last watched his daughter bust a move.
Yup, you got it right. An Du Lian hopped onto Bilibili with one mission: witnessing his daughter's dancing prowess.
Hmm, there's a meeting pencilled in for three in the afternoon, but if he checks his watch, it's still way before that.
Normally, by this hour, An Du Lian would be knee-deep in papers and prepping for the meeting. But today is different...
An Du Lian types out a few letters on the keyboard - "TMY" - and hits the search button.
Finally, when he spots what he's looking for, An Du Lian cracks a faint smile. Glancing at the cover of a video titled "Paradise," he mutters, "These youngsters are pretty interesting."
[TMY: "Paradise" - Official Dance Video, featuring Jing Qiuhua, TMY, Song Ziyin, Lin Roufang.]
[Views: 7.8 million!]
[Coins: 1.2 million!]
[Favorites: 900,000!]
Chuckling to himself, An Du Lian dives into the video. At this very moment, his focus isn't fixated on work matters; it's locked on the trio of spirited girls displayed on his computer screen!
An Du Lian is at a loss for words to describe what he's feeling.
Three girls, each with their own flair. Led by a gal with light-blue hair that could put a galaxy to shame, flanked by a young woman sporting long ebony locks, and followed by a pixie-cut bookworm. *Two* of the dancers wore kimonos, their feet in sync with the music's rise. Their moves are as coordinated as a synchronized swim team, even the upper body shimmying is on point.
...He wasn't going to comment on the outfit the third member was wearing.
It looked like they had rehearsed tirelessly for this very performance. Especially as the lyrics kicked in, their fusion with the electronic beats was flawless, creating a standout moment.
The camera was slowly rotating around the trio, displaying the beautiful backdrop behind them. The group coordinated their dance with the movement of the camera and constantly faced forwards.
"It's a smart move having Qiuying follow that classmate. Her heart is in her interests, and that's what counts." An Du Lian's eagle eyes didn't miss the joy and contentment in Qiuying's grin.
You couldn't fake that accidental grin—it was the sheer thrill of performing, the collision of dance and music, and the satisfaction of doing it all in the spotlight.
For the first time, An Du Lian starts to ponder whether it's really a bad idea for Qiuying to team up with her classmate and dance down the musical road.
Back in the day, An Du Lian wasn't exactly thrilled when he learned An Qiuying had ditched her family's accommodations in favour of a classmate she'd bumped into randomly. But despite his displeasure, fate played its cards, leading her into the world of music.
You betcha, this is his own daughter's decision. As a dad, An Du Lian isn't one to put his foot down or throw a tantrum. In fact, he's been a rock-solid supporter of Qiuying's quest for a musical career.
However, while he gets where they're coming from, An Du Lian doesn't exactly think that right now is the time for these two young guns, Miaoyi and Qiuying, to dive headfirst into their careers.
At this stage of their lives, what's paramount for Qiuying and Miaoyi, these girls of a certain vintage? Is it work? Raking in the dough? Seeking fame and fortune?
Nah, it's their education!
That's the Holy Grail. All that jazz about making it big without a degree? When you're talking to An Du Lian, it's like speaking to a brick wall.
So, in reality, An Du Lian was initially a bit skeptical about this whole thing. Even when he found out Qiuying was rooming with her classmate Miaoyi, he considered stepping in personally to give these two young whippersnappers a piece of his mind. A little chat about what's really important, you know?
But guess what? Qiuying's academic chops are still on point, and her dedication to learning is unwavering. Even Miaoyi, the classmate who took his daughter down this musical rabbit hole, is acing her studies like a champion. That's why An Du Lian bided his time until now. Otherwise, he'd have already given these two a stern talking-to.
But now, he's having a change of heart. Maybe giving them the green light to chase their dreams, and as long as they keep their grades up, maybe it isn't such a crazy idea after all.
And speaking of Miaoyi's musical chops, An Du Lian has to give credit where credit is due—her tunes are pretty darn catchy. Plus, here's the kicker: even if you take his daughter out of the equation, An Du Lian himself is on the brink of becoming a fan.
But wait, there's more—a big deal for someone like An Du Lian, the business bigwig, is that he speaks five languages. And when it comes to Miaoyi's musical creations, barring one mysterious Chinese electronic number that hasn't seen the light of day outside of a live performance, there's not a single Mandarin song in sight. And guess what? There's not a single slip-up in the lyrics or artistic vibe. For a high schooler, that's like acing an impossible exam.
I mean, what level of genius are we talking about here?
It's looking like meeting Miaoyi, his daughter's sidekick, might be a good call. Age aside, Miaoyi has undeniably played a role in helping his daughter reach for the stars. An Du Lian thinks a little gratitude might be in order.
Now, whether this whole music gig turns into a gold mine or a penny-farthing is beside the point. As a dad, who wouldn't want their kids to be over the moon? And you know what? Does An Du Lian need to call the bank for an overdraft? Nope. At this stage of life, he's learned that the family treasure isn't just about the Benjamins. It's something far more valuable.
So, a rendezvous with Miaoyi is definitely pencilled into the agenda.
With the plans locked and loaded, An Du Lian kicked back and gave the dance video his full attention.
The "Paradise" video was shorter than An Du Lian had predicted. Driven by the trio's rhythm—Miaoyi, Qiuying, and Song Ziyin—the dance continued escalating for two minutes and twenty seconds, at which it took a sudden shift. Lin Roufang then took the metaphorical stage alone, and absolutely dominated the bridge section of the song. While he had enjoyed Qiuying's part more—for obvious reasons—he still found himself shocked by his bold movements.
On the money.
That's the only thought echoing in An Du Lian's mind after watching. It was on point, no two ways about it. While he might not be a pro at this newfangled street dance the youngsters are into, he can still feel the groove.
The dance, the moves—the whole package was like hitting a bullseye. Especially when the credits rolled, showing that both the director and the music producer were tagged as 'TMY,' An Du Lian's eyebrows practically shot up to his hairline.
Which was impressive. He was quickly running out.
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