Winter is particularly hard for lonely people; it's not just about feeling the cold physically. There's also the emptiness in one's heart, the kind of loneliness that can only be felt by standing alone by the window, watching the snowflakes dance in the sky. Only those who have experienced it can truly understand the taste of such loneliness. If one goes out to eat alone on the street, the loneliness is even more pronounced under the streetlights, the snow, and the footprints.
When Li Yuhao suddenly became sentimental, Jiang Hudong also asked with a smile, "Li Yuhao, do you mind a relationship with a younger woman? We have a Xu Renying from 1984 here, what do you think?"
Li Yuhao also smiled and said, "Hehe, Senior Xu Renying is really beautiful, but I prefer someone gentle and sweet. Senior Xu Renying is too... too... you know."
The show continued, and as it progressed, the topic of school bullying came up. Jiang Hudong asked Li Yuhao, "Yuhao, you just graduated from school, right? Have you ever experienced school bullying?"
"Of course, I did. When I was in high school, I came to school, and because I was an orphan, many classmates bullied me. At first, I thought I could just endure it. But day by day, the bullying became more severe, and I even started to hate school. I didn't want to go to school every day, and I didn't know what the point of being there was."
"At that time, I developed a malicious mindset: 'If you torment me, I'll torment you back.' If you like to fight, I'll fight with you. Whenever the class was over and the teacher left, I would fight with you. I thought, 'I have nothing to lose, so why should I be afraid of you?' If I couldn't win, I would bite you."
"Gradually, everyone thought I was a crazy person who would fight to the death, so no one dared to bully me anymore. I could focus on my studies. I really think that school bullying should be eliminated as soon as possible. Students should help and support each other, and share their feelings."
Jiang Hudong also said seriously, "Yes, school bullying has a significant impact on students' studies and lives. Especially during adolescence, it can lead to very serious consequences. So, we hope that such bullying incidents will not happen again."
Jin Jidong then asked another question, "Li Yuhao, you lost both your parents in junior high school. You must have had a tough time back then, right?"
"Yes, it was very tough. In junior high school, it was still manageable because I had some compensation to support myself. But in high school, especially in my second year when I was 17, the high tuition fees almost depleted my compensation. I remember the most difficult time when I only had 500 yuan left. Later, I would collect discarded plastic bottles from my classmates to sell for money to buy rice and seasonings. After school, the first thing I did was to pick up vegetables that farmers had discarded at the traditional market. At that time, having a bowl of ramen was a very happy thing for me."
"Because I had no money, I never took the bus to school. I always ran to school. Of course, I loved the summer and winter breaks the most because I could work and earn money. In high school, I only ate meat once a year during the Spring Festival, about 100 grams. But I also built a strong body during that time. In college, life was a bit easier. I had more flexible classes, so I could work when I didn't have classes, and I could also apply for scholarships."
Hearing about Li Yuhao's past, everyone didn't know what to say. Jiang Hudong asked, "Li Yuhao, you are so handsome. Didn't any female classmates like you and invite you to eat with them?"
"Yes, there were, but I always refused. As a man, I can't rely on women to support me. Even if my classmates could invite me for a day or two, what about the rest of the days? Could I rely on them to invite me every day? That's not realistic. They all relied on their parents, but I had to rely on myself. I couldn't afford to be lax in my life, or I would feel that my life was ruined."
Jiang Hudong also asked with a sigh, "Li Yuhao, you are very strict with yourself. Didn't you ever have a time when you ate to your heart's content in high school?"
"Yes, there was one time, during the graduation dinner. You might not believe me, but it's true. I remember we had the graduation dinner at a barbecue restaurant. When I saw the meat, my eyes were sparkling. I remember I ate so much pork belly that I had to go to the bathroom to vomit, but I continued eating because the meat was so delicious. That was the most comfortable meal I had since my parents passed away."
"Ah... Although it sounds like a funny story, it feels so heart-wrenching when you tell it, Li Yuhao."
"Through our conversation today, we have learned a lot more about Li Yuhao. We hope that Li Yuhao will successfully enter the Western music scene. Here, we give Li Yuhao a round of applause, and thank Li Yuhao for coming to the filming today despite not having rested. This shows Li Yuhao's sense of righteousness."
"By the way, this program would like to remind everyone that Li Yuhao is about to release a new song to climb the charts. Don't clash with Li Yuhao at this time. Dear viewers, that's all for today's program. We'll see you next time."
After the program, Li Yuhao bowed to everyone and said, "Thank you, seniors, for your hard work today. I'll be leaving now. Goodbye, seniors."
After finishing the recording, Li Yuhao went home, turned off his phone, and went to sleep.
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A few days later, 'D**ICHI' started promoting Li Yuhao's song "Love and War." As soon as the song was released, it immediately topped the music download charts. Li Yuhao's "Hotel California" was pushed down from the top spot. After all, in Korea, the hype around Li Yuhao's English songs was only temporary, and people were more accustomed to Korean songs.
Although "Hotel California" was pushed down in Korea, Li Yuhao's "Hotel California" continued to climb the Billboard charts, reaching the tenth position. Li Yuhao's popularity was unprecedented. This was something that no one in the Korean music industry had ever expected—that someone from their country could achieve a top ten spot on the Billboard charts in the Western music scene.
Li Yuhao's news was constantly hyped by the media. Of course, 'D**ICHI' also benefited greatly, becoming a top girl group thanks to Li Yuhao's song.
Kim Young-min was extremely frustrated. Although Li Yuhao had promised to continue writing songs for Girls' Generation, it had been over half a month, and there was no news. Li Yuhao had no recent schedule, and the media was only praising his achievements abroad. No one knew what Li Yuhao was doing.
This time, the 'Li Yuhao craze' left S.M. with nothing, while CCM used it to make 'D**ICHI' a top girl group.
Just when Kim Young-min was at a loss, his assistant walked into the office laughing, "President, look at LOEN's official website. CCM's Kim Gwang-soo must be furious. I bet he's cursing LOEN right now. Hahaha..."
Hearing his assistant, Kim Young-min immediately opened LOEN's official website. The prominent red headline read, "Li Yuhao's new single 'Sorry, Sorry' will be released on Wednesday. The MV, audio, and single CD will be released and sold simultaneously. Li Yuhao will start a new round of promotions on Friday."
Kim Young-min laughed, "Hahaha... Kim Gwang-soo, you've dug your own grave, haven't you? You've been outsmarted by LOEN. Hahaha... You were so proud, but now you've made 'D**ICHI' compete with Li Yuhao. Hahaha..."
"Hahaha... I was wondering why Li Yuhao suddenly stopped all his activities and stayed in his company. It turns out he was preparing to release a new song. Good for him, it will dampen CCM's spirits." Kim Young-min was delighted at the thought of Kim Gwang-soo's frustration.
Kim Gwang-soo, upon learning that Li Yuhao would be promoting his song alongside 'D**ICHI,' threw his teacup to the ground in anger. "I XXXXX, LOEN, I XXXXX, Li Yuhao. You actually outsmarted me. Ah... Li Yuhao, you just finished promoting and are back again. Do you think the music industry is your backyard?"
"Li Yuhao, you wait. You outsmarted me like this, you're ruthless!!!"
At that moment, Li Yuhao was in the practice room, practicing the 'hand-washing dance' for "Sorry, Sorry" with many dancers. His manager was watching with a smile, "This song is really good, the more you listen, the more addictive it becomes. It looks like Li Yuhao will be busy for a while. I wonder when 'Loving You' will be released in the U.S.?"
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