Chapter 81: You're So Bad, But I Like You So Much

The third video focused on promoting the lakeside of Daming Lake, released by the official account of Daming Lake itself.

The first thing that greeted viewers was a drone-shot panorama, offering a breathtaking aerial view of the entire lake. Then, as the melody of “You are the goddess who descended to the mortal world~ world~ world world world~!” echoed, the scenes shifted again and again with the song. The camera zoomed in sharply: a figure in pale green robes danced lightly in the breeze. With hands clasped behind her, she strolled gently along the lakeshore, as if savoring the leisurely moments by the water. Slowly, she turned her head and smiled softly at the camera.

“There is nowhere in the world someone so stunning, so captivating as you.”

The shot changed. Night fell, and white clouds drifted slowly, obscuring the moonlight. The camera panned down; a lone lotus swayed precariously in the lake! A delicate, slender hand extended, gently supporting the flower on the verge of being snapped by the wind.

“Blushing flowers close, the moon hides behind a crimson veil,
Slender fingers, fragrant with rouge.”

Just then, the dark clouds parted and bright moonlight poured over the lake, scattering shimmering points of light across the water. A gentle breeze swept away the lingering heat. A cup of clear wine, and a hint of intoxication!

“Just at this perfect time, who will share the moonlight with you?”

The video ended, the song faded, but everyone remained deeply immersed in the awe it inspired.

“Incredible, simply incredible!”
“What heavenly rhythm is this?”
“Every shot is timed to perfection!”
“Paired with that girl’s ethereal charm and divine beauty, it’s the ultimate combination!”
“Is Daming Lake really this beautiful? I want to see it for myself!”
“With the way you describe it, I want to see it too—whether the moon is bright, the breeze gentle, the air soft, lotus petals everywhere, slender hands rippling the water!”
“Ahem, I’m almost embarrassed to say it—are you going for the lotus, or for the slender hand?”
“By the time you get there, the owner of those delicate hands will be long gone.”
“Hmm... As a local of Spring City, I’ll just smile and say nothing. Welcome to our city! We have not only Daming Lake, but also Baotu Spring!”
“As a local myself, I never realized Daming Lake was this beautiful. I need to visit again!”

The next day, as dawn broke, tourists began to gather by Daming Lake. The lake itself played along, with “Goddess Maiden” looping on-site. Gradually, more people arrived. Soon, it was apparent that visitors weren’t just there to admire the scenery—some internet celebrities began appearing as well. By eleven o’clock in the morning—

The staff from the Daming Lake office exclaimed excitedly, “Director Xia, today’s visitor count has already surpassed our previous peak!”

“Su Bai’s influence is truly astonishing!”

Director Xia smiled and shook his head slightly. He knew in his heart that the remarkable effect wasn’t due solely to Su Bai’s influence. The primary reason was the young lady quietly strolling by the lake—her serene, unworldly aura was the highlight of the entire video.

While crowds flocked to Spring City to see Daming Lake, Su Bai had returned once again to Yanjing. Preparations were underway for the filming of the Forbidden City’s cultural promotion.

Su Bai couldn’t help but sigh: being a singer wasn’t just about performing songs. There were all kinds of promotional shoots and music videos. No wonder so many stars straddled both film and music—it was the camera work that built their presence. The more a singer filmed, the more comfortable they became on screen.

No sooner had Su Bai arrived in Yanjing than Song Liang’s call came through.

“Su Bai, Yang Xiaomi’s manager called. She wants to meet you!”

Yang Xiaomi? What could she want?

“Apparently she’s filming a drama about interstellar warfare.”
“Her studio is investing in the project.”
“She wants to make a promotional video and wants you to sing ‘The Lonely Warrior’ for it.”
“She’s hoping for something with the same effect as ‘Goddess Maiden’!”

So, she wants him to sing for the promotional video—she’ll appear on screen, he’ll provide the vocals? Su Bai agreed to let Song Liang handle it. His impression of Yang Xiaomi was favorable.

(Ahem, it wasn’t because of the ‘big’ in Da Mi Mi’s nickname!)
(She’s big as she is, gentle breeze caresses the hills!)

Just as he arrived in Yanjing and before he could see Zhang Mingke, Yang Xiaomi got in first.

He met Yang Xiaomi in her Alpha. It was Su Bai’s first time meeting her in real life. Even though Yang Xiaomi had a beautiful face, Su Bai couldn’t help but notice the impressive curves before her. No wonder she was called ‘Da Mi Mi’—the nickname was well deserved!

“Hello, Miss Yang Xiaomi!”

Su Bai bent slightly in greeting.

“Wow! You’re even more handsome than in your videos, Mr. Su Bai!”

As he got into the car, a pleasant fragrance greeted him. Yet Su Bai remained composed, not letting the scent faze him.

“Miss Yang, you move fast!”

“I’d just received word from the Forbidden City about a promotional shoot, and your team reached out immediately. One moment Director Zhang hangs up, the next your call comes!”

Yang Xiaomi smiled cheerfully and leaned back, making her impressive figure even more prominent. She caught Su Bai’s subtle glance and smiled knowingly.

“A talented and popular star like you, Mr. Su Bai, of course I have to keep a close eye! As soon as I saw the opportunity to meet, I hurried over!”

Su Bai tried to keep his gaze forward, not looking at Yang Xiaomi. Whenever he looked at her, his eyes involuntarily shifted downward. He didn’t want to leave her with a lecherous impression.

“Wheels keep rolling!”

“Giggle, Mr. Su Bai, you’re quite the humorist!”

“But I really am like a hardworking little wild horse, always galloping forward!”

As she spoke, Yang Xiaomi placed her hand on her chest and bounced lightly, up and down twice.

Su Bai burst out laughing at her playful antics. It was hard to imagine such a high-profile star being so easygoing in conversation. Yang Xiaomi was a master at using her strengths—within a few short sentences, she’d quickly closed the distance between herself and Su Bai, and firmly captured his attention. Such skill was beyond Su Bai’s current capabilities.

After chatting for about ten minutes, Yang Xiaomi decided it was time to get to the point.

“It’s like this: our company invested in a film called ‘Science Fiction World’. I play a super female warrior who saves Blue Star. There’s a segment where I venture forth alone, misunderstood by people from the ancestral planet. The film’s mood matches your ‘The Lonely Warrior’ perfectly! First, I wanted to ask if we could use ‘The Lonely Warrior’ as the background music for that segment. Second, I’d like to make a promotional opening for the song. If you could appear on screen, even better—we’d love to ride your current popularity!”

Su Bai didn’t know if his brain was short-circuited or what, but hearing Yang Xiaomi’s words, he blurted out, “Ride along is fine, just don’t go too deep!”

Giggles and laughter filled the car.

“So this is the real Mr. Su Bai? A bit mischievous!”

Su Bai felt embarrassed, unsure how to explain.

“But I like it!”

Laughter echoed throughout the car.