Chapter 131: The Strongest Will to Survive

This shameless fellow is quite pathetic; the number of followers he has doesn't even reach three digits.

But that doesn't matter. After all, he’s quick-witted, isn't he?

For reasons unknown, he gritted his teeth and mustered the courage to spend a few hundred bucks on a promotional boost. Consequently, the first video he had just edited was quickly pushed in front of many netizens.

After watching the clip, many were amused.

"Hahaha, well done!"
"What a legend! He did exactly what I've always wanted to do!"
"Holy cow, he just said that and stood there without running? He's got some nerve!"
"If it weren't for the bewildered expression on his face afterward, I would've thought he was there to hijack the wedding!"
"Is this what they call a 'compelling soul'?"
"What happens next? Did he get beaten to death?"

The comment section was filled with delighted reactions. Nothing brings people more joy than watching someone court disaster. As these netizens laughed their heads off, they gleefully tagged their friends and family in the comments. Thus, the video spread like wildfire—ten people told a hundred, and soon, more and more were watching.

Before long, someone recognized the troublemaker in the video as Chen Qi.

When this realization appeared in the comments, even the person who posted it could hardly believe it, and other netizens who knew of Chen Qi were equally shocked.

Chen Qi?
The Chen Qi who made "Wan Wan"?
No way, that’s impossible!
Could he actually do something like this?

Then, many people connected it to his performance in "Wan Wan." Come to think of it, he’s exactly the kind of guy who would pull a stunt like this! If things went south, it was highly likely that his performance in "Wan Wan" was just him being himself.

And then, the video exploded.

With only a few hundred dollars in promotion, it achieved the effect of a site-wide push in less than an hour. Soon, fans who liked Chen Qi also discovered the video through various channels. Seeing him courting death in such a creative way left them speechless.

It’s only been a few days!
Can’t you do something productive for once?
Why must you always be so unprofessional?

Then, they started laughing too. They strongly suspected that this shameless guy held a grudge against the world; otherwise, why would he keep finding new ways to ask for trouble? However, many also guessed from his bewildered expression when he was discovered that he probably hadn't anticipated this outcome. Knowing his shameless nature, his original plan was likely to shout one line and run for his life.

While laughing, these netizens, wanting to see the chaos unfold, shared the video with tags like "Chen Qi Courting Death Again." Because of the recent incident at the 4S dealership, many still remembered his name, and upon seeing such titles, they clicked with great interest.

Then, they witnessed a scene that almost made them choke with laughter.

Hearing Chen Qi’s full-throated cry of "I object to him," almost everyone watching burst out laughing.

What a weirdo!
Could you be any more ridiculous?

Since the shared videos carried watermarks, everyone knew the source. They flocked to the original page, eager to see what happened next. Soon, the second part was uploaded by that shameless fellow. Countless netizens immediately saw Chen Qi perfectly salvaging the marriage proposal that many felt had been lackluster.

When someone in the crowd egged Chen Qi on to give a gift, many silently gave a thumbs-up. Then, they saw Chen Qi say he would gift them a song. And then, the video cut off again...

"Damn it! Can you have some integrity?"
"That’s enough, video creator!"
"Do you know you’re going to get beaten up for this?"

The netizens were going crazy. Fortunately, the shameless fellow had some limits and specifically noted at the end that the final clip would be uploaded in ten minutes. He knew that playing hard to get required a balance; overdoing it would be counterproductive. Besides, he wasn't the only one who had recorded Chen Qi singing at the scene. While others might not have spent money on promotion, it was only a matter of time before they were discovered.

Ten minutes was something everyone could wait for. During this time, everyone marveled at how Chen Qi had managed to save such an awkward proposal. Of course, some cheeky netizens didn't forget to tease him.

"This is the strongest survival instinct I have ever seen!"
"If he had been two seconds late, the groom would have probably killed him!"
"Anyone who can shout those three words is definitely a lifelong bachelor!"

These silly netizens successfully derailed the topic, and the comments were flooded with endless laughter.

Singing?
Most people weren't interested. Many had already left after seeing the highlight of his "death-courting" stunt. They really had no interest in singing! The music industry was already in such a sorry state—what good songs were even out there? It’s no exaggeration to say that many people hadn't listened to music in a long time.

Besides, Chen Qi wasn't a famous singer. What could he possibly sing? This guy who never played by the rules—was he going to sing "Wan Wan"?

*Wan Wan, la-la-la-la-la?*

Come to think of it, singing "Wan Wan" at a wedding proposal would be quite fitting, and he could successfully court death yet again! Thinking of the hilarious scene of Chen Qi singing "Wan Wan" at a proposal, those still waiting felt a strange sense of anticipation. It was actually quite exciting!

The shameless fellow, though lacking boundaries, was true to his word. Only seven or eight minutes had passed before he uploaded the video of Chen Qi singing.

Then, they heard Chen Qi say the song was titled "For You."

It wasn't "Wan Wan"? Boo! Many netizens felt a strange sense of disappointment, and some even closed the video upon hearing a title they didn't recognize. If it had been a famous song, they might have listened, but a niche, completely unknown track held no interest for them.

Of course, many netizens remained. They were waiting to "mock" him after he finished singing. However, when they heard Chen Qi intended to sing a cappella without even a simple accompaniment, many were amused. If nothing else, they gave him full marks for such blind confidence!

Soon, Chen Qi began to sing: "He will be your groom..."

Hmm?
Listening to the decent lyrics and melody, many were taken aback. They subconsciously stopped smiling and listened intently. Many even started searching online right away.

Search for the song title: no results!
Search for the lyrics: no results!

At this, the netizens felt a bit uneasy. What was going on? The song sounded pretty good; surely it wasn't so obscure that it hadn't been recorded online? Just as they were puzzled, Chen Qi finished the song. Then, they heard him say he had written it himself!

And then, they were stunned!

The moment they heard that answer, almost everyone’s jaws dropped in disbelief. They looked at Chen Qi on the screen with an expression of absolute shock! At that moment, they had only one thought: He can write songs too? He can actually write songs?

After the initial shock wore off, those who had regained their composure watched it again, still in disbelief. It had to be said, he sang it quite well.

Then, they got excited! Those who had stayed until the end to listen to Chen Qi were the netizens who already had a favorable impression of him. Now that they knew he had quietly written such a beautiful song, they couldn't just sit still. Eager to stir up some excitement, they shared the song immediately!

Xu Man had just released a hit a few days ago, and now Chen Qi had written a new song with huge potential; it looked like the music scene might be in for a lively period. Thanks to the vigorous promotion by these netizens, many others heard the news.

Chen Qi’s new song? "For You"? What is that? Is it really that good? Seeing the overwhelmingly positive reviews, many, driven by curiosity, clicked on it.

"Oh!"
Many sighed in wonder, their expressions turning to surprise. If it sounded this good a cappella, what would it be like with music? After watching the video, many subconsciously went online to search for the official version. However, the internet returned the same result: No results!

This was a new song that hadn't been officially released yet!

"Wow, what's going on?"
Many netizens who hadn't seen the original "Chen Qi courts death" video followed the trail to find the origin of the story. Then, they were shocked too!

Soon, the new song caused quite a stir online. Because of the massive search volume for "For You," it quickly climbed the trending lists. More and more netizens were drawn to this mysterious trending topic and clicked out of curiosity. The suddenly trending keyword soon caught the attention of the media.

Upon hearing the song, these reporters, who were sensitive to market trends, were instantly energized! This song was going to be a hit!

The name "Chen Qi" was already a hot topic with explosive potential, not to mention he had written a song himself! Regardless of whether the song was good, the headline alone was enough to attract countless eyeballs! Thus, these thrilled reporters rushed to publish the news. While it didn't get top-tier placement, it was still very prominent.

Driven by the media, "For You" quickly entered the public eye. Before long, the internet exploded. Chen Qi’s Weibo was the first place to be overrun. The comments under his latest post were flooded with uniform requests:

We want the full version!
We want the official version!