"Hai City is much more bustling than Tonglin County. Don't even mention Tonglin County, just talking about Yizhou Prefecture City—after nightfall, except for that one Fragrant Street, everywhere else is silent. There's nothing like Hai City with so many entertainment options." Shen Ying marveled.

Back then, Lighthouse Country was the world's number one, with places like New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas all boasting to be cities that never sleep. Now Hua Country has caught up, with Beidu, Hai City, Yangcheng and others not lagging behind, brightly lit and bustling all night long, with nightclubs, hotels, and night markets offering plenty for night owls.

After several days of traveling around for healing and disaster relief, then returning to Tonglin County to handle various affairs, there was finally some free time to rest today.

So Lu Zheng took the three women across Hai City, bringing Lin Wan along to take a stroll, enjoy the breeze, and relax.

Watching movies, strolling down streets, wandering through malls, enjoying late-night snacks.

At this moment, Lu Zheng was sitting with the four women at a riverside night market. Although it was already past eleven, the bustling crowd and noise were even more lively than during the day.

"Anything happening around here lately?" Lu Zheng asked Lin Wan.

"Nope, everything's normal. By the way, I impersonated you to send a message to your uncle and aunt—check it out when you can, don't let it get exposed."

"I checked, I checked." Lu Zheng nodded repeatedly.

He didn't go home for the New Year this year, only squeezing in a visit after the holidays. Seeing his parents in great health with the aid of Spirit Wine and the Protective Curse continuously operating, he wasn't worried. After two days, he escaped back to Hai City amid his mom's nagging about marriage.

Marriage? Heh...

Once my cultivation is strong enough, I'll take my parents with me for Ascension. Let's see if you'll still pester me about marriage then!

Due to frequently moving between both places, Lu Zheng didn't have much going on on Blue Star, and his interpersonal relationships didn't require constant maintenance.

So even after being out of sight for several days, apart from his parents, it seemed no one else noticed. Everyone who knew Lu Zheng basically knew Lin Wan, so if Lin Wan didn't mention anything, others naturally wouldn't notice anything unusual.

"Zhao Wenyu's Full Armor Combat is going strong, had several matches with foreign clubs with mixed results, but he enjoys it, and it's gaining significant momentum, even got covered by a well-known media outlet."

"Lady Sun has started taking care of herself during pregnancy, and Deng Pao Pao has started earning money for baby formula."

"Zhao Xiaodao's new TV series is about to air and promotions have begun. Oh, by the way, they released two trailers using 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix' and 'Flowers Blooming' as the tracks."

"Does it look good?"

"Why don't you watch it and see for yourself?"

So Lu Zheng took out his phone and found the videos under the watchful eyes of the four women.

One was "Bi Luo: Phoenix Seeking Phoenix," featuring various interactions and sweet moments between the two main characters, full of dog food and public displays of affection.

The other was "Bi Luo·Hua Kai," showcasing a female protagonist's journey from innocence and weakness to strength and pride.

You could see that the production team put a lot of effort into the trailers; each frame was like a wallpaper, and the captivating music paired with fitting visuals created a greater-than-the-sum effect.

"Brought to tears by its beauty!"

"Little Saber is so cool!"

"I cried just watching the trailer!"

"Can't wait for it to air!"

"The music is so beautiful, I dare say 'Bi Luo Song' is definitely Zhao Xiaodao's new classic!"

"Zhu Xiaodao's going to dominate this summer!"

Of course, everyone has haters, so amid all the praise in the trailers' bullet comments and comment sections, there were dissenting voices as well.

"Historically, bad films yield divine tracks. 'Bi Luo Song' has already produced three divine tracks, top-tier flop predicted!"

"It's well-known that a TV series's trailer is all its essence; if the trailer's quality is this poor, the actual episode is beyond saving."

"Has Zhao Xiaodao ever acted in a breakout TV series? Not a single one! It's all mindless fans."

Meanwhile, these few classical tracks also sparked a huge discussion. Besides the obvious trolls, even Zhao Xiaodao's haters admitted these tracks were excellent.

"I know Si Huang, but who is Yuan Zheng? Never heard this name in the traditional music scene! This 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix' is so good!"

"Where did these two geniuses come from?"

"Doesn't sound like a real name, must be a stage name."

"Got it! Found it! Last year's ancient short video from a bar playing 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix'!"

As the "Bi Luo Song" production team released the trailer with 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix' as its soundtrack, many noticed and felt a sense of familiarity, leading them to unearth the bar video long drowned in the sea of videos.

"Oh my, isn't he a handsome guy?"

"Wow, his girlfriend is so pretty! I'm so envious—do all musicians have beautiful girlfriends? I can play the harmonica."

"This young man claims 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix' is his original arrangement—could he be Yuan Zheng?"

"Wait, I found the point! Yuan Zheng said his girlfriend's musical skill was even better than his, and the flute music accompanying she plays in the video does sound great. Could it be... this young lady is Si Huang?"

"Whoa, that's quite possible! That young lady is Yuan Zheng's girlfriend, and Yuan Zheng and Si Huang both composed for 'Bi Luo Song'. What a coincidence!"

"Moreover, don't you think this young lady has a personality quite similar to Si Huang's?"

"Whoa? Just had an epiphany!"

"Apologies, I've deleted all my previous comments about Si Huang. I now consider her an extraordinary figure in the traditional music world."

"A perfect match!"

"Nonsense, didn't Yuan Zheng say he's no match for Si Huang? That's called riding coattails."

"Hehe, you actually believe that? Their little sweet moments as a couple aren't for outsiders to judge."

"Ah, I'm so envious—Yuan Zheng, let's duel, fencing!"

"Hehe, just look at the online comments about Si Huang, you'll know—to catch her eye, you'd at least need to compose something on par with 'Phoenix Seeking Phoenix'. Are you capable of that?"

"A man can't say he can't, but hold on, I need to take a call—I'll be back."

"Goodbye, sorry to bother you!"

...

Though much hype was taken by the music of Lu Zheng and Si Lingxi, with the addition of classic tracks and top-quality trailers—and Zhao Xiaodao's own massive popularity— "Bi Luo Song" undeniably stood out as one of the most eagerly anticipated TV series of this summer season.

"Tsk tsk, when something's too hot, it's bound to fail," Lu Zheng murmured, rubbing his chin with a teasing smile. "Check if there are any more realistic anti-corruption or crime dramas airing at the same time; be wary of a flop."

Lin Wan nodded, "I already asked, and Xiaodao especially inquired as well. Luckily, there aren't any."

Lu Zheng was speechless, "You actually asked?"

Lin Wan shook her head with a smile, "Don't put it all on me; Xiaodao was so anxious about the show's popularity that she analyzed the competing series with the crew several times over."

Lu Zheng laughed too, "Zhao Xiaodao is quite the seasoned veteran in the industry. She was nervous?"

Just as Lu Zheng finished speaking, he felt a heated gaze focused on his group.

"Eh? Sister Huang?"