Chapter 20: Surpassing 100 Million Plays
Chapter 20: Surpassing 100 Million Views
“Has anyone ever written lyrics for this song before me?”
“No, Mr. Liang. This melody was just recently composed, and no suitable lyrics have been found yet.”
“Oh…”
Although it was a copy, Chen Ping remained cautious due to the subtle connection between this world and his previous life.
However, after Roman’s explanation, Chen Ping felt reassured.
Since no one had written lyrics before, he had little psychological burden in adapting it himself.
*In those fleeting years, how many times did we say goodbye?
After parting, we delayed again—
Alas, did anyone truly love?
The eloquence beyond emotions...*
This melody was precisely the tune of “The Fleeting Years” from his past life.
With that, Chen Ping filled in the lyrics of “The Fleeting Years.”
“Chen Ping, do you already have inspiration now?”
“Wait a moment…”
Chen Ping interrupted Roman.
He hadn’t sung this song for a long time and had forgotten some of the words.
He had to hum the melody in his mind while recalling the lyrics.
“Yes, yes, the latter part goes like this…”
As he recalled, Chen Ping began to write.
*In those fleeting years, we hurriedly left
Promises too heavy to bear
Only waiting for others to fulfill...*
After half an hour, Chen Ping completed the lyrics for “The Fleeting Years.”
Thankfully, although some parts were forgotten, the melody’s beauty helped him remember as he sang along.
“Done.”
Chen Ping handed the completed lyrics to Roman.
“These lyrics…”
Roman was surprised at first glance.
She hadn’t expected Chen Ping to fill out a whole song just by taking the melody.
She had thought it would take him days to finish.
But even so, when Roman received Chen Ping’s version of “The Fleeting Years,” she was deeply moved by his talent.
*Don’t blame the kiss marks for not yet forming calluses
Embracing hibernation but unable
To transform and ascend...*
As she read the lyrics, Roman softly hummed along.
When the chorus reached its climax—
*If we meet again without tears in our eyes, can we still blush...*
—
Roman trembled with excitement.
“Yes, these are exactly the words.”
“This is precisely the kind of spirited, exquisitely beautiful lyrics she was looking for.”
“Especially… these words seem tailor-made for her.”
Roman’s eyes fixed on Chen Ping.
Chen Ping felt a little embarrassed.
“Well, well… these lyrics are just okay, right?”
he asked timidly.
“Sorry, I was just too excited earlier.”
Realizing her outburst, Roman apologized.
“These lyrics are wonderful. They’re exactly what I wanted. Chen Ping, thank you, thank you so much.”
“As long as you like them, there’s no need to thank me. I just filled them in casually. If you really want to thank me, then pay me more for the lyrics.”
“So you’re a money lover, huh?”
“I don’t want to be, but honestly, I’m a bit broke right now.”
This was true.
Chen Ping had been an extra.
Extras earned only 100 a day. Although Chen Ping’s acting skills were good, he was still an extra, and life was tight.
Later, after signing with an agency, his minimum guarantee was only a few thousand yuan.
In the entertainment industry, this was practically poverty.
If it weren’t for the production team covering meals and accommodation, Chen Ping would have been struggling even more.
“Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you’re satisfied.”
Roman looked at Chen Ping with great interest.
This trip was definitely worthwhile.
Not only was it not in vain, but it also brought her a pleasant surprise.
“By the way, can you help me write lyrics again if you have time?”
“If I have time, of course.”
“Then it’s settled. From now on, all my melodies will be entrusted to you.”
“No way.”
“Why, don’t dare?”
“It’s not that I don’t dare, I’m just afraid that if the lyrics aren’t good, it would ruin your reputation, and that would be counterproductive.”
“I believe in you.”
…
After commissioning two songs from Chen Ping, Roman hurriedly left Xiangyang.
The next day, Chen Ping had filming.
Not just a little—almost the entire day was his scenes.
“Chen Ping, what’s your relationship with Roman?”
On set, director Yang Yang called Chen Ping over and quietly asked.
“Huh?”
Chen Ping was puzzled at the question.
“We’re not related. She just bought the copyright to one of my lyrics yesterday.”
“Is that so?”
Yang Yang said meaningfully, “Then why does she call you ‘little brother’?”
“Little brother?”
Chen Ping was confused. “Are you sure you heard that right?”
“Heh, maybe…”
Yang Yang smiled but didn’t press further.
“Alright, let’s get back to filming.”
…
*“Ever Night,” tonight at 8 PM, don’t miss it.*
*“Mao Ni’s latest adapted drama, Ever Night, is coming with a bang.”*
*“Zheng Shaoqiu, Hu Jun, Jin Shijie… veteran actors wholeheartedly recommend it.”*
*“A Tencent original drama, Ever Night…”*
After quickly reviewing the first six episodes of Ever Night, Tencent Video began heavy promotion.
Ever Night had already been teased earlier, but it officially launched today as a hugely popular online IP.
Just the promotion alone attracted thousands of viewers’ attention.
“Damn, looks good.”
“The trailer is so atmospheric.”
“Tonight at 8, guys, grab a stool and watch Ever Night.”
Unlike previous female-led dramas, which mostly attracted female viewers, this one sparked interest among men as well.
Not because men disliked TV dramas, but because they rarely found shows they liked.
With Ever Night, many male viewers who hadn’t watched dramas before suddenly became engaged.
Soon enough, the clock struck 8 PM.
Ever Night premiered on time.
“It’s here, it’s here.”
“The shots look great.”
“On-location filming, thumbs up.”
At the same time, Tencent Video’s head, Cheng Liang, was watching the backend data closely.
At 8 PM, Ever Night’s popularity was decent.
However, just as Cheng Liang expected, the first few episodes performed moderately.
There were no major negative reviews, but the data was average, with just over 10 million views so far.
But…
Three hours later,
the views for Ever Night suddenly skyrocketed.
By then, viewers had reached episode six.
“Holy crap, what’s going on?”
“Chao Xiaoshu is breaking all limits!”
“Ahhh, this drama rocks!”
“Chao Xiaoshu is freaking handsome!”
“The lead, Ning Que, is completely carried by Chao Xiaoshu’s presence.”
“The Spring Breeze Pavilion battle is a perfect adaptation.”
“No, it’s not just faithful to the original—it actually surpasses it.”
When episode six aired, with Chen Ping playing Chao Xiaoshu, the comment barrage exploded like snowflakes.
Whether it was the dialogue when Chao Xiaoshu invited Ning Que to kill, or the martial scenes at Spring Breeze Pavilion, the audience was thrilled again and again.
Meanwhile,
Tencent Video’s backend data
showed the views soaring.
20 million.
30 million.
50 million.
80 million.
100 million.
Yes.
In less than 24 hours since release—just four hours in—Ever Night surpassed 100 million views.
(End of chapter)