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Chapter 17 - The Release of "Under the Sea" Leaves the Entire Internet in Tears~

Chapter 17: The Release of “Under the Sea” Leaves the Entire Internet in Tears~

The “senior sister” Da Tian Tian mentioned was named Li Xiaoran, also known as Li Dabai.

Li Xiaoran graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy (BDA), where Da Tian Tian had also studied before switching to acting and enrolling in the Beijing Film Academy (BFA) as part of the 2007 performance class.

“Tian Tian, are you also part of the cast?” Li Xiaoran asked in surprise.

Da Tian Tian shook her head and waved Shen Lang over. “My junior brother is the one in the cast—though he’s only making a special appearance as the character Yan Bingyun~”

“Xiao Lang, this is my senior sister, Li Xiaoran. You know her, right?”

“Sister Xiaoran, I’ve long admired your work—”

“Oh, stop. I’m just a small-time actress.”

Li Xiaoran chuckled, then teased, “Tian Tian, your man is quite handsome.”

“Senior sister, no! He’s just my junior brother!”

“Sure, sure. Your junior brother.”

Li Xiaoran didn’t expose her, silently marveling at how playful young people could be.

After chatting for a while, Da Tian Tian went to speak with the producers of Joy of Life and announced she’d treat the entire crew to dinner that night—asking them to take good care of her “junior brother” during filming.

Everyone: “…”

So generous.

Can we get a dozen more celebrity visitors like this?

“Tian Tian, you’re really going all out for your little man. Don’t let love cloud your judgment, okay? Listen to your senior sister…” Li Xiaoran pulled Da Tian Tian aside for some girl talk.

Da Tian Tian refused to admit anything, stubbornly insisting Shen Lang was just her junior brother.

If this gets out, it could ruin his debut—no, his rise to stardom!

What if he becomes a top-tier idol after The Untamed blows up?

If I go public with our relationship then… wouldn’t it be like when Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong announced theirs?

But Da Tian Tian quickly brushed the thought aside.

What she didn’t know was that The Untamed would become a massive hit, propelling its male leads to overnight superstardom.

And when top idols go public with relationships? Just look at what happened to Lu Han—career suicide.

That night, Da Tian Tian’s dinner made it clear to the Joy of Life crew that Shen Lang was her man, ensuring they’d treat him well—if not for his sake, then for her generosity.

Afterward, Da Tian Tian said seriously, “Little brother, I’ve paved the way for you. The rest is up to you. I can’t stay by your side forever, but…”

“I’ll visit the set when I can. And when I do… we’ll continue our games!”

“Of course, if you have any role-playing scenarios you’d like to try, just tell me. I’ll arrange everything.”

“Thank you, Sister Tian Tian!”

“Silly, why thank me? Between us, it’s unnecessary.”

She pinched his handsome face, growing more satisfied the longer she looked at him. “You’d better protect this face. It’s your dashing looks that I fell for~”

“Ever since I started spoiling you, you’ve gotten even more handsome!”

Da Tian Tian stayed with the Joy of Life crew for a few more days, treating everyone—including extras—to dinner each night.

Who wouldn’t love such a generous sugar mommy?

The crew would’ve worshipped Shen Lang if it meant keeping her happy.

To ensure his smooth entry into Joy of Life, Da Tian Tian had even become an investor—not just for this drama, but also for The Untamed.

For Joy of Life, it was a minor, symbolic investment.

But for The Untamed? She was the biggest backer.

Whether by luck or intuition, Da Tian Tian had hit the jackpot—both dramas would become blockbusters.

Seems spoiling Shen Lang brought her good fortune.

Three days later, Da Tian Tian left the set, once again asking Li Xiaoran to look after Shen Lang and reminding him to listen to his “senior sister.”

Shen Lang nodded repeatedly, thinking: Aren’t you worried she might “steal” me?

After Da Tian Tian’s departure, Shen Lang moved out of the five-star hotel she’d booked and into the crew’s accommodations.

Though his scenes hadn’t started yet, they were coming up soon.

Investor Da Tian Tian had requested that Yan Bingyun’s arc wrap up by late March—and the director wasn’t about to refuse.

She even promised to return for Shen Lang’s final shoot day.

What could the director say to that?

“Xiao Lang, are you really not dating Tian Tian?”

Li Xiaoran sidled up to him, curiosity gleaming in her eyes. “Don’t worry, I won’t tell her. Just between us…”

“If you two are together, did you pursue her? Actually, never mind—I bet she went after you.”

“I know Tian Tian. She’s all about looks. And you? You’re way too handsome not to be popular with girls…”

“So, how many have you tricked so far?”

Shen Lang: “…”

He hadn’t expected Li Xiaoran to be such a gossip.

“Senior sister, why don’t you guess?”

“I’m not your senior sister. Call me Sister Xiaoran…” She grinned. “Unless you admit you’re dating Tian Tian—then you can call me senior sister!”

Shen Lang opened his mouth but couldn’t argue.

Li Xiaoran was BDA.

He was BFA.

Without Da Tian Tian—who bridged both schools—they’d never have met.

“You youngsters… always playing games.”

Seeing his hesitation, Li Xiaoran shook her head in amusement.

Over the next few days, Li Xiaoran wasn’t the only one seeking him out. Actresses like Li Qin, Xin Zhilei, and Song Yi also gravitated toward him.

Why?

Because Shen Lang was ridiculously good-looking, and talking to him felt like a breath of fresh air.

If men love chatting with pretty girls, women love chatting with handsome guys just as much.

With his 99+ charm stat, Shen Lang unknowingly drew every female co-star toward him like moths to a flame.

That Friday

After Trump Card Season 3, Episode 7 aired, the preview for the next episode dropped—featuring Under the Sea.

Not just any version, but Shen Lang’s solo rendition, dedicated to those battling depression.

Since the preview couldn’t fit the full song, Zhejiang TV released the complete track on their official Weibo, editing Shen Lang’s live performance into a rough MV.

Comments flooded in:

“This guy is SO handsome~”

“AHHH! TOO GOOD-LOOKING!”

“How can someone this gorgeous sing something so heartbreaking?”

“Little brother, don’t be sad. The world is beautiful!”

Trump Card was still in its prime during Season 3, with a solid fanbase.

Wang Yuan, as a member of TFBoys, also brought in his own followers—many of whom unexpectedly found themselves captivated by Under the Sea.

(Okay, fine. Mostly by the singer’s face.)