Chapter 148: A Sudden Sensation

The true curtain-raiser for music consumption began during the daylight hours, as the majority of the population—along with corporate offices—started listening to music. Furthermore, for many who were not active online, hearing a captivating song often led them to inquire about its origin.

As a result, Yang Xiaofan’s music spread further and wider, reaching a staggering, almost unbelievable level in a very short span of time. Suddenly, every street and alley, every bubble tea shop, and every fashion boutique was playing Yang Xiaofan’s tracks. It was as if the entire world had become an echo of his voice.

Overnight, everyone was conquered by Yang Xiaofan’s songs. Ten tracks, spanning four major categories, had essentially encompassed the most popular genres of the current era. Online traffic for the songs skyrocketed, with various charts becoming a dizzying display of his dominance.

At 7:10 AM, the first song, "Yin and Yang," reached the number one spot on the major music platforms' Hot Search, New Song, and Traditional Style charts, and climbed to second on the overall streaming chart. By 7:15 AM, it hit number one on the streaming chart as well, becoming the first of Yang Xiaofan's ten songs to top all four major charts.

In a sense, from the midnight release until just past seven in the morning—a total of seven hours and five minutes, since the songs only began showing up on the charts at 12:10 AM—he had achieved the impossible. Seven hours to sweep the four major charts on every music platform is something rarely heard of in history. Of course, it was not unprecedented, but Yang Xiaofan’s data was so exaggerated that the previous record, held by a music diva from several years prior, had taken a full fifteen hours to achieve what Yang Xiaofan had accomplished in less than half the time. This was a testament to his sheer talent.

From another perspective, any singer who achieves such a feat with a single song during its release phase is essentially cementing their status in the music industry. While they might not necessarily become a superstar, everyone who does achieve that level must start with such an opportunity. Even if one were never to reach the heights of a superstar, it would not matter; a single song of this caliber is enough to sustain a career for a lifetime. Just recently, an internet personality had earned one hundred million in six months from a single hit song. One hundred million! That is enough for anyone to settle down and establish a life in a first-tier city. And this was not even Yang Xiaofan’s first song; the song he produced for Qin Nuanyu, "Courtship," had already topped the four major charts after Zhao Liufang bought the rights and distributed it. "Yin and Yang" was merely his second.

By 8:00 AM, his second song, "New Era," had completely swept the charts on all major music apps, becoming his third song to dominate the leaderboards and hit number one across the board. In fact, some apps, noting that Yang Xiaofan lacked an official celebrity verification, even placed his songs on the "Internet Celebrity" chart, meaning his music was effectively hitting number one on five different lists. It was a total, crushing victory.

His immense talent continued to unfold. By 9:00 AM, the third song had hit number one on all four charts. By 10:30 AM, the fourth; by 12:00 PM, the fifth. At 1:30 PM, the sixth and seventh songs both hit the top simultaneously. By 5:00 PM, the final three songs had all reached the summit. From that point on, it was a total monopolization of the charts. Since a standard interface only shows the top ten, or perhaps twelve to fourteen on some apps, the entire list was firmly occupied by Yang Xiaofan.

This created a fascinating phenomenon: no matter which music app one opened, the name seen was Yang Xiaofan, Yang Xiaofan, Yang Xiaofan... It gave people the illusion that the entire world consisted of nothing but him, or that he had suddenly become a global sensation. He had finally fulfilled his wager against the trolls. The vitriol online vanished instantly. The haters had nowhere left to turn. How could they criticize him when all ten of his songs were dominating the top ten, and every chart opened displayed nothing but his name?

"I’m convinced! I am truly, completely convinced! My brother-in-law is too incredible! He’s so amazing that I don’t even know what to say anymore."

"I initially thought he was too arrogant, just a young guy who didn't know how to be humble or respectful, just spouting nonsense. Now it seems his power is beyond anything we could have easily imagined."

"Don't say another word. From now on, I am his sole fan. Brother-in-law, you are my one and only idol from this day forward!"

"Today, he achieved the most powerful feat in the history of the Chinese music scene! I suggest we designate today as a commemorative day."

"Yes, exactly. A genius this powerful deserves to be remembered."

"Let's call it the 'Yang Family Chart-Sweep Day,' hahaha..."

"That name is so tacky, but it fits perfectly!"

People dubbed the day the "Yang Family Chart-Sweep Day." There was a playful tone to the phrase, but underneath lay a profound sense of respect—the respect due to a titan. Major news outlets scrambled to report on the event, and Yang Xiaofan’s name occupied the top spots on every trending list. Even official government websites offered unparalleled praise, calling him a "treasure of the Eastern music world."

His reputation reached a new height. Suddenly, everyone in and out of the entertainment industry wanted to find Yang Xiaofan for an exclusive interview, essentially hoping to ride his coattails. However, since he was not a professional in the industry, he had not leaked his contact information. Left with no other choice, these people began calling Zhao Liufang.

"Director Zhao, no matter what, you must let us interview Yang Xiaofan. You know our relationship has always been excellent; we even helped Blue Light Entertainment in the past!"

"Brother Liufang, for the sake of the China Music Awards, you must help me invite Yang Xiaofan. I have already set aside all the major awards for him; he can have whichever one he wants!"