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Chapter 158: Planning the Music Video Shoot

Given his previous less-than-pleasant experience, Lin Tian had come to realize one crucial truth: it was best not to force himself into areas where he wasn’t proficient. His usual role involved setting up lights and fixing the camera in place before hitting record—a straightforward process. But shooting a music video? That was an entirely different beast.

Creating a music video required expertise in lighting, set design, camera movement, and more. It wasn’t as simple as having a vague idea in mind and jumping straight into action. For this, professional guidance was essential.

And so, Lin Tian wasted no time reaching out to He Zhichen via . They agreed to meet at a milk tea shop downtown the next day during lunch. As a seasoned music agent working for Yueyun Entertainment—a company well-versed in record production—He Zhichen was the perfect person to consult on such matters.

Of course, given He Zhichen’s busy schedule, Lin Tian could only catch him during lunch or after work hours. But Lin Tian didn’t feel guilty about encroaching on He Zhichen’s free time—he paid for it. Every month, Lin Tian forked over roughly four thousand yuan as a retainer fee for He Zhichen’s advisory services. Considering their interactions were mostly limited to quick messages on WeChat, the price was reasonable enough. And thanks to Gao Zhenyang stepping in to negotiate, Lin Tian even managed to secure a discounted “friendship rate.”

Gao Zhenyang had privately let slip that He Zhichen’s annual salary likely exceeded four hundred thousand yuan. With money already exchanging hands, Lin Tian felt justified in taking the lead when suggesting meeting spots. After all, unlike Gao Zhenyang—who helped Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu purely out of goodwill—Lin Tian paid for convenience.

After finalizing plans with He Zhichen and seeing Gan Yanyu off, Lin Tian opened his phone to check how Zhang Dong had responded to his recent social media post. To his surprise, there was no comment from Zhang Dong—but instead, a new video titled caught his eye. The bold, attention-grabbing headline made Lin Tian click immediately.

“Hello everyone, I’m , also known as Zhang Dong,” Zhang Dong began earnestly, his expression serious. “If you’re confused by the title, let me explain: this is my reflection on recent events, a moment of self-examination and repentance.”

Zhang Dong continued, speaking slowly and deliberately. “Lately, I’ve been reevaluating my approach to livestreaming and creating videos. I’ve become too obsessed with chasing views and entertainment value, losing sight of why I started playing music in the first place. In short, I want to sincerely apologize to Moonlight and Cat-chan. Thank you, Moonlight, for helping me see myself clearly again. Your invitation means the world to me, and if you’ll have me, I promise to dedicate myself fully to improving my violin skills without letting you down. Lastly, once again, I deeply apologize to both of you.”

With that, Zhang Dong stood up, stepped back to ensure his entire body was visible in the frame, and bowed deeply—not once, but twice.

Lin Tian recoiled slightly, startled by the intensity of the gesture. Was this really necessary? He hadn’t been angry—just curious to see what kind of drama would unfold. A casual apology in the comments section would’ve sufficed. This level of theatrics seemed excessive.

Nevertheless, the video quickly went viral across , sparking heated debates among viewers. Comments ranged from sarcastic jabs to supportive words:

“Classic move! Should go down in history.”

“Wow, talk about a quick turnaround. Must’ve gotten roasted pretty hard last night.”

“Haha, looks like Moonlight’s invite scared him straight!”

On the other hand, some users offered encouragement:

“Moonlight truly saved your career. Without his forgiveness, this scandal might’ve ruined you.”

“No worries now. Just make sure to give it your all if you join Moonlight’s team. Create the coolest possible—that’s how you’ll win people back.”

Though Lin Tian felt a twinge of guilt for thinking it, he couldn’t deny the satisfaction of seeing such high engagement numbers. This apology video would undoubtedly generate buzz for their upcoming project.

Seeing Zhang Dong’s sincerity, Lin Tian decided not to play coy any longer. He followed Zhang Dong back on Bilibili, sent him a friend request on WeChat, and added a brief message: “Wait for my instructions.”

But first, Lin Tian needed to finalize every detail of the plan.

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The next day, Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu arrived together at the designated milk tea shop. There, they met He Zhichen, who had taken a break from work to join them. Dressed sharply in a suit with his hair slicked back, He Zhichen exuded the polished demeanor of a business elite. Clutching his ever-present tablet, he listened intently as Lin Tian explained his vision.

After a moment of contemplation, He Zhichen asked, “So, what kind of quality are you aiming for? Are we talking -level content tailored for short-video platforms, or are you going full-scale ?”

At its core, a music video—or MV—was simply a combination of sound and visuals. However, from a professional standpoint, the term carried weightier implications. “An MV’s primary purpose is to promote a music album,” He Zhichen elaborated. “If your goal is just to cater to TikTok or Bilibili audiences, investing heavily in production might be overkill.”

To clarify further, he outlined the process: “Producing a commercial-grade MV involves four key stages: pre-production, audio recording, , and finally, filming. Money doesn’t seem to be an issue for you, given ‘Moonlight and Cat’s’ current market value—it shouldn’t be difficult to find sponsors for your new project. The real question is whether it’s worth expending that much effort for a short-video audience.”

He Zhichen’s words resonated with Lin Tian. True to his philosophy of “if you’re going to do something, do it right,” Lin Tian preferred aiming for top-tier quality. Yet, targeting TikTok alone felt like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

Sensing Lin Tian’s hesitation, He Zhichen suggested, “Why not use this opportunity to release your debut album with Miss Gan?”

Lin Tian paused, considering the proposal.

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