I Dominate the Entertainment Industry Through Top-Tier Star-Making - Chapter 12

**Bole was shocked. Such a fine horse!**

Dong Damiao was highly regarded in the music review circle. Not only was she a music critic herself, but her husband was also a well-known critic.

However, what made her different from others was that she was more down-to-earth and willing to engage with netizens.

She had a keen eye for discovering hidden gems. Every song she identified as having the potential to become popular inevitably became a reality.

Moreover, she was someone who clearly distinguished between what she loved and what she despised. If she found a song she particularly liked that hadn’t received much promotion, she would spare no effort in promoting it, ensuring that it reached a wider audience.

For struggling, unknown musicians, her promotion was like receiving a lifeline in a blizzard.

Her consistent praise from both within and outside the industry quickly made her one of the must-follow influencers for even the pickiest music fans.

As a result, “gold digging” became part of her daily live streams.

Many fans, after spending a lot of time with Dong Damiao, also developed a unique taste for music. While the songs they recommended might not have been masterpieces, hardly any of them were unpleasant to listen to.

“Since it was recommended by our third-ranked fan, I’ll give it a listen.”

As she searched for the song, Dong Damiao wearily joked, “Sigh, let me just say this—good music is getting harder and harder to find these days. Sometimes, I can predict the melody just from hearing the intro. It’s so boring.”

This had been her experience recently while searching for new songs. While the trend had been emerging for a while, it had become glaringly obvious in recent times.

In the face of the huge profits from generic songs, many musicians had still chosen to sacrifice quality for quick money.

Many fans in the comments echoed her sentiment, noting that they had noticed the same issue.

“This is the world of copycats.”

“Yeah, sometimes I start singing a song, and I end up switching to a completely different tune.”

“I miss the days when hit songs were everywhere… Also, when will my idol release an album?”

However, a popular livestream always attracts some trolls.

For example, some viewers who had just entered the stream assumed that Dong Damiao and her fans were subtly criticizing someone in particular.

“Hmph, who are you insinuating now?”

“Come on, don’t lump everyone together. Our idol’s songs are amazing, alright?”

“Just because a few notes sound similar, you’re calling it copying? Do you even know the international definition of plagiarism???”

Such disputes were a regular occurrence for Dong Damiao, and she had become used to them.

She never understood why some people liked to take things personally. In any case, her loyal fans had already begun moderating the comments, trying to ensure that the chaotic negativity didn’t spoil the experience for newcomers.

**”Sleepless Nights” by Lin Suoyan.** Dong Damiao quickly found the song and, out of habit, clicked on the artist’s profile. “Oh, a newcomer.”

When it came to new artists, as long as they didn’t make any glaring mistakes, Dong Damiao was usually not too harsh with her words. This was her way of encouraging and protecting young musicians.

“Alright, everyone, let’s quiet down and listen to the song.” Casually, she pressed play.

At this point, she had no idea what surprise was in store for her. She was still chatting, saying, “Honestly, as long as the new generation knows how to capture the market, their success shouldn’t be too difficult, but when it comes to talent, that’s—”

Before she could finish her sentence, the fresh intro of the song cut her off.

Dong Damiao froze, staring intently at the lyrics on the screen.

This was nothing like what she had expected.

She had assumed the song’s title would be tied to melancholic emotions, making people tear up in the middle of the night, but what was this fresh, slightly romantic intro?

While Dong Damiao’s expression became more serious and focused, the comment section of the livestream exploded.

“Whoa, I’m in love with this intro already!”

“So… unique.”

“This is the kind of song that makes you want to save it after hearing the first three seconds. I haven’t felt this moved in ages T^T.”

“I’m already on Ting Music, syncing up and liking this song.”

“Even if the rest of the melody falls apart, I’m making this intro my ringtone. Four stars already.”

**”Sleepless Nights”** is a song by Lin Suoyan about the innocent crushes of youth. It tells the story of how, after saying goodnight to the person they like, the protagonist can’t fall asleep, thinking about them.

Although the lyrics never mention the word “love,” each line conveys the shyness, joy, and longing of a secret crush.

The arrangement of the song was simple and clean, with nothing superfluous, just like the pure, beautiful love of youth.

When Lin Suoyan’s voice came through, even Dong Damiao couldn’t help but let out a soft “Oh~.”

Whether her heart was stirred like a young girl’s or if it was just her aunt-like affection, she had to admit that she had struck gold today.

Both his voice and his singing technique were so clean and precise that she couldn’t help but cherish them.

With a smile she couldn’t hide, Dong Damiao admitted that there were still geniuses among the younger generation.

Moreover, the song’s melody was unique and catchy, with every musical turn carefully avoiding her expectations but still harmonizing beautifully.

In one word: **Perfection!**

“Ahhh, I’m melting!”

“Whoa, I’m losing it—this voice is exactly what I’m into!!”

“I’m officially declaring this as the ultimate first-love boyfriend voice! 5555”

“This is going straight into my playlist on repeat, family.”

“Congrats to Dong Damiao for finding another hidden gem!”

“Exactly! And thanks to our third-ranked fan for the recommendation. I’ve got a new husband, hahaha!”

The song ended too soon, leaving everyone wanting more.

Dong Damiao’s previously tired eyes now sparkled with newfound excitement.

The fact that Lin Suoyan had both written and composed the song himself showed tremendous promise.

Although the song hadn’t yet reached a level that would etch it into music history, it was definitely worthy of an award nomination.

A young person with such talent and a long future ahead—who could say he wouldn’t become even more extraordinary?

However, when a talent scout finds an exceptional steed, beyond the joy comes the caution of ensuring that the recommendation is truly worth it.

That was exactly how Dong Damiao felt at that moment.

“Hold on, everyone. Let’s not jump to conclusions just yet. He recently released two more songs—let’s listen to them too.”

She played the other two tracks.

Love, friendship, family.

Innocence, vitality, nostalgia.

Lin Suoyan’s three new releases perfectly captured the range of emotions that people in his age group could resonate with.

Unique melodies, a distinctive voice, and a sharp awareness of the market.

Dong Damiao didn’t even need to say anything. Everyone in the stream had reached the same consensus:

**Let him go viral!!!**