Chapter 40

When Li Yuhao saw Lee Hyori's big laugh and questioning, he felt depressed. How should he answer this question? "If I say I'm not afraid, it seems like I'm saying Lee Hyori doesn't have the authority of a senior. If I say I'm afraid, it seems like I'm saying Lee Hyori is a very scary senior." Li Yuhao was now in a dilemma, awkwardly grinning without knowing how to respond.

Li Yuhao thought to himself, "Sister, you are the 'Invincible' Lee Hyori. Not to mention me, even the great Liu Zaishi was completely dominated by you in the shows I watched in my past life. Besides, it's only my first time meeting you today, how can I possibly understand your temperament? If I step on your 'landmine,' I'll be labeled as impolite, so it's best to be cautious."

Seeing Li Yuhao standing awkwardly to the side, Lee Hyori also smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. I wasn't questioning you. I've also downloaded your songs, and each one is very good. I hope we can collaborate someday, and I'll listen to your album carefully." After saying this, Lee Hyori had her manager give Li Yuhao a copy of her album.

"Thank you, Senior Lee Hyori. I will listen to your songs carefully. I won't disturb you anymore, goodbye." After receiving the album, Li Yuhao didn't dare to stay in Lee Hyori's waiting room any longer and quickly said his goodbyes. Lee Hyori nodded, understanding that he was also a newcomer and saw that he was still holding her album, knowing he had to visit other seniors.

After leaving Lee Hyori's waiting room, Li Yuhao let out a long sigh. He then looked at Lee Hyori's album, *It's Hyori*. "It's this album, isn't it? The lead single of this album isn't *U-Go-Girl*? Hmm... why isn't it here?" Li Yuhao searched through Lee Hyori's album for a long time but couldn't find *U-Go-Girl*.

"Really? *U-Go-Girl* isn't here? No wonder she said she's 'Invincible.' Haha... this is a good thing for me." Li Yuhao was delighted to see that *U-Go-Girl* was really not there.

Li Yuhao then went to the waiting room of TVXQ. "Seniors, hello. I'm the newcomer Li Yuhao! Please take care of me in the future. This is my new album."

Yunho smiled and took the album Li Yuhao gave them. "Xiaohao, hello. We've all listened to your songs, and they are really good. We didn't expect you to have such strong songwriting and singing skills. However, we are also candidates for the No. 1 spot next week, so you'll have to work hard if you want to win it." After saying this, Yunho also took out their new album and gave it to Li Yuhao.

This time, TVXQ's album went on pre-sale one day before Li Yuhao's. In the first hour of pre-sale, they achieved the best results with 35,000 copies, but the next day, Li Yuhao's 37,000 copies broke their record. Moreover, their album was overshadowed by Li Yuhao's *Snow Flower*. They currently hadn't surpassed Lee Hyori's *Invincible*, ranking 7th. However, they were still trying hard to move up.

In fact, many people chose to avoid the release of BIGBANG's Taeyang's solo album and Lee Hyori's album in July, pushing their own albums to August. However, as soon as TVXQ and Li Yuhao's albums were released, they dominated the charts, making it difficult for those who released their albums at the same time.

Li Yuhao also smiled and said, "Thank you, seniors. I'll work hard. I won't disturb you anymore, I'll leave first."

Yunho also smiled and patted Li Yuhao's shoulder. "Yeah, let's exchange music ideas when we have time." Li Yuhao nodded and said, "Sure." Of course, both sides were being polite, as face-saving is always necessary.

Now, the popular TVXQ being overshadowed by a newcomer's album made them feel a bit resentful. Besides, they didn't belong to the same agency. They weren't enemies, but they certainly had no common ground.

After leaving TVXQ's waiting room, Li Yuhao sighed, "Sigh... these people's waiting rooms are so big, especially Lee Hyori's, which is at least 7 or 8 times bigger than mine. It even has two large sofas and a table. What a difference. I need to work hard to have a big waiting room too."

Li Yuhao then went to Taeyang's waiting room. "Senior Taeyang, hello. I'm the newcomer Li Yuhao. Please take care of me in the future. I also really like the music style of YG."

This album didn't affect Taeyang at all. He had already released his album in early July and had already won the No. 1 spot. He was now at the end of his promotional period. Taeyang looked at Li Yuhao with a smile. "Brother Yuhao, don't call me senior. You're a year older than me, so let's be friends."

Seeing how easygoing Taeyang was and that they were about the same age, Li Yuhao relaxed. Besides, Li Yuhao's music style was completely different from YG's, so they didn't interfere with each other's domains. Li Yuhao also smiled and said, "Sure, I really like YG's music style. I hope we can exchange ideas someday. By the way, this is my album."

Taeyang took Li Yuhao's album and smiled. "Well... because the promotion period is over, I don't have my album with me. I'll give it to you next time."

"No problem, haha... I won't disturb you anymore, I need to go back and prepare for the stage rehearsal."

Taeyang also nodded with a smile. "Sure, go ahead, friend."

After leaving Taeyang's waiting room, Li Yuhao smiled. "Taeyang is a good person. I wonder how the other members of BIGBANG are. I should try to get to know them more if I have the chance."

...

After visiting all the seniors who were participating in the stage today, Li Yuhao returned to his waiting room. The stylist said, "Li Yuhao, you need to change your habit of scratching your head. You just messed up the hairstyle I just did for you. Come over here, let me fix it again."

Li Yuhao could only smile and apologize to his stylist. "Oh, sorry, I'll be more careful next time."

Soon, the staff came to call Li Yuhao for the rehearsal... During the rehearsal, his fans kept cheering and supporting him.

After the rehearsal, the show officially began...

Since it was Li Yuhao's debut stage, he was scheduled to perform fourth.

The hosts, Leeteuk, Kangin, Shindong, and Eunhyuk, were on stage. Leeteuk said, "Kangin, do you know that there's a very popular song recently?"

Kangin also smiled and said, "A song? It seems like every song by this person is very popular." As soon as Kangin finished speaking, the fans in the audience let out a loud cheer, "Aaaaaa~" After the cheering, they immediately started chanting in unison, "Li Yuhao, Li Yuhao, 'Saranghae' Li Yuhao!!!..."

Shindong also smiled and said, "Everyone knows, so let's welcome Li Yuhao's debut stage."

The stage lights were dark until the host finished the introduction. Then, the music box music started, and a spotlight shone on Li Yuhao. The audience, the "feathers," cheered again, "Aaaaaa~" The cheering only stopped when the piano music began. Li Yuhao started singing.

The sad melody of *Snow Flower* filled the venue as Li Yuhao sang. The entire audience listened quietly to his performance.

The sad melody and sad voice filled the entire venue. Whether it was the "feathers" or the fans of other artists, everyone was drawn into the sad world by Li Yuhao's voice.

Li Yuhao's live singing was incredibly powerful, especially with the atmosphere created by the lighting and the surround sound system emitting his mournful voice. The audience felt a sense of sadness, and every word and phrase Li Yuhao sang painted a picture of a winter love story.

The pain of losing a lover... in the approaching cold winter, the audience was inexplicably drawn into a scene of loneliness. Watching the snowflakes fall, thinking of the 'her'/'him' in their hearts, recalling the scenes of being together, the moments of hugging and leaning on each other in the winter, but... she/he left, leaving only him. Somewhere along the way, 'Snow Flower' had turned the street white.

Loneliness, emptiness, heartache, sadness, and the unwillingness to let go of love were all reflected in Li Yuhao's voice.

When Li Yuhao finished his song, the audience didn't scream but clapped. This was the first time at *M!Countdown* that the audience didn't scream but gave Li Yuhao heartfelt applause.

This applause was even more honorable than screams or shouts because everyone was moved by Li Yuhao's live performance. Every person in the audience acknowledged Li Yuhao's singing skills, and the applause filled the venue, a first at *M!Countdown*. Whether watching the live broadcast or lucky enough to be at the venue, everyone clapped.

Li Yuhao smiled and bowed deeply to the audience, then left the stage. At this moment, the "feathers" finally let out a delayed cheer, "Aaaaaa~ Yuhao Oppa!!!"

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