After 12 o'clock, Liu Yun directly used Mu Li's account to repost the news of the song's release.
Many fans who followed Mu Li also saw the news immediately, including Chichi, who was idle at home.
"Is A Li's post about that song from before?" Chichi curiously clicked on the music app and previewed the new version of "like you as a friend."
"Not bad!" After listening, Chichi's eyes lit up. "He actually incorporated Pokémon Growls into it. That's not easy."
Just as netizens had said before, incorporating Pokémon voices into songs was not Mu Li's original idea, but Pokémon are not humans after all. To make Pokémon Sing in chorus with humans, the first thing to do is to make Pokémon understand human music and stably control their vocalizations.
As easy as the former is, the latter is just as difficult.
According to human research, there are many Pokémon that can Sing, but most of them are immersed in their own music. The only exception is the Mythical Pokémon known as the "Goddess of Art" — Meloetta.
Meloetta can not only Sing along with human music but also create music herself.
However, there are only a few Meloetta in the world, and almost no one has seen her, let alone asked her to make music.
As for other Pokémon, those with higher musical standards, like Jigglypuff, can Sing, and their songs are quite pleasant to listen to, but they are all immersed in their own music, making it difficult to cooperate with humans.
Most human-Pokémon musical collaborations involve humans as lead singers, with Pokémon responsible for playing instruments or using Growls to enhance the atmosphere, which is why many bands have Pokémon serving as drummers, guitarists, and bassists.
While the appearance of Mu Li's song is not unprecedented, it is at least extremely novel, as no one has successfully used Pokémon for the entire song's harmony.
Although Chichi is not a professionally trained singer, he loves to Sing. After hearing this song, he immediately thought of contacting Mu Li.
After dialing the number, the call connected shortly, and Mu Li's faint voice came from the other end: "Hello? Chichi Ge? Is there something you need?"
"Are you still not fully awake?" Chichi couldn't help but find it amusing. "Your song is already online, aren't you going to pay attention?"
"You know too?" Mu Li yawned and explained, "I stayed up too late making the song last night."
After yawning, Mu Li felt much clearer-headed. He also noticed the camera in his room, and a hint of panic appeared on his face: "Ah? I forgot I'm still filming a show."
Chichi asked somewhat confused, "What show are you filming? You even fell asleep while filming?"
"'I Live Alone,' I'm one of the observed subjects," Mu Li said somewhat awkwardly.
"Oh, that show. How is it? Is it fun?" Although Chichi had not participated in "I Live Alone," he had heard of the show.
"Don't even mention it. Haven't I been on the trending searches these past two days?" Mu Li said exasperatedly, "Now a bunch of netizens are constantly @ing me, asking me to post pictures of Togekiss so they can make wishes."
"Haha, you should have expected that," Chichi laughed.
"By the way, Chichi Ge, are you free? Would it be convenient for you to make an appearance? You know, I don't really have any friends in Magic City..." Mu Li extended an invitation to meet Chichi.
"Sure!" Chichi didn't hesitate and immediately agreed to Mu Li's request to meet.
After becoming a celebrity, such things were incredibly common. Not to mention these last-minute invitations, calls would often come in the middle of the night for live connections.
Such matters are mutually beneficial and a way for friends to help each other out. Everyone will lend a hand if they have time.
"I'll arrange the itinerary then. After all, you're not from around here, and you're not familiar with Magic City," Chichi said without ceremony. They had known each other for more than a day or two, and since Mu Li moved to Magic City, as a local, he hadn't properly shown Mu Li around Magic City.
"Alright. I'll come to your place later to find you," Mu Li said without being polite.
While they were chatting, the live stream room started another discussion.
【Who can tell me, what exactly is Mu Li's identity? He even knows Chichi?】
【The two of them must have met through Wu Ha, right? Didn't you see the preview for Wu Ha's new season? Mu Li was in it.】
【Mu Li actually has the resources to go on Wu Ha?】
【He debuted living in a villa, with so many rare Pokémon at home. Could Mu Li be some rich second generation?】
【Didn't Mu Li say yesterday? His family sells flowers.】
【Whose family sells flowers using Spatial Transfer?】
...
Mu Li was now completely awake. He opened the music app and checked the download status.
With Chichi and Xu Yunyi's reposts, the download count for "like you as a friend" had directly exceeded a thousand and was still rising rapidly.
Mu Li didn't stay idle either. He directly sent the song link to the Wu Ha group, asking everyone to help promote it.
As a result, as soon as the link was released, it attracted many people.
Hanyu: I just listened, it's amazing, A Li, how did you do it?
Hani: Good to listen to, love to listen to, already reposted.
Fan Yizhi: Good to listen to, but don't love to listen, PTSD, I now think of that game day whenever I hear this song.
Deng Fei: Brother, great minds think alike, I feel like throwing up every time I hear it.
Chichi: I'm going to meet A Li later. He's recently participating in "I Live Alone." Are any of you still in Magic City?
Fan Yizhi: Let's agree first, who's paying?
Mu Li: Chichi Ge is paying. Big brother, are you also coming to fleece him?
Fan Yizhi: Perfect, I haven't had lunch yet.
Mu Li: OK gesture, gather at Chichi Ge's house.
Deng Fei: Floor-pounding emoji, I'm actually in Beijing!
Hanyu: I'm actually in Star City!
Hani: I'm actually in Film City!
Wang Qin: I live in Magic City, but I'm not in Magic City!
...
After going through everyone, it turned out that only Fan Yizhi and Chichi were in Magic City and available, but Mu Li was already very happy.
Just then, he received a private message from Chichi: I also called someone. I'll introduce you when they arrive.
Mu Li naturally wouldn't refuse. Chichi was helping him expand his network, which was what he needed most as he entered the entertainment industry.
Mu Li thought about the upcoming filming. After the first filming session, four episodes of content needed to be organized, which would take about four to five days.
He had also communicated with the production team. The recording of his daily life could be one episode, Xu Yunyi would be the second, Chichi and Fan Yizhi the third, and one more episode of content was still needed.
The production team didn't put any pressure on Mu Li, telling him to just live his ordinary life.
"My daily life?" Mu Li was a bit troubled. "Besides eating, I sleep, or play games... games..."
"Or should I just play games at home?" The next moment, Mu Li rejected this idea. Playing games occasionally was fine, but constantly playing games while filming a show would have no program effect.
Although the production team emphasized authenticity, everyone has some element of performance in front of the camera. How many people can be exactly the same in public and private?
Moreover, Mu Li was paid to participate in the show. If he didn't create some program effect, they wouldn't ask him again next time.
Thinking of this, Mu Li directly found another group, whose name was E-sports Basement.
I Am A Li Duck: Friends, I've settled in Magic City.
Flying Hamburger: When? Why didn't we know?
I Am A Li Duck: Just the other day. Didn't I tell you as soon as I settled in?
Flying Hamburger: No wonder you haven't been online recently...
Fairy Jigglypuff: Why did you think of coming to Magic City? Couldn't make it in Yangcheng?
I Am A Li Duck: Graduated, preparing to debut as a singer.
Fairy Jigglypuff: Really?? You can Sing?
I Am A Li Duck: First post on Moments, please like.
Eighteenth-Tier Fairy Singer: You're actually coming to steal my job? Send the address, I want to see what makes you, this handsome young man, capable of stealing my job.
Fairy Jigglypuff: Oh, is this a rhythm for a meetup? I want to join too! I've wanted to meet A Li for a long time!
Flying Hamburger: Am I the only one in the Imperial Capital?
Flying Type Groudon: Also in the Imperial Capital. Why are all the beautiful women in the group in Magic City?
I Am A Li Duck: Let me say in advance, I'm currently filming "I Live Alone." Meeting me means being on camera.
Flying Hamburger: A Li actually became a singer?
Flying Type Groudon: Did you really come to join the entertainment industry?
I Am A Li Duck: Yes! Coming to join you all!
Fairy Jigglypuff: Being on camera is fine, it's not like I'm unpresentable.
Eighteenth-Tier Fairy Singer: This young lady is as beautiful as a celestial being!
In a villa in Magic City, a girl dressed in loose, cherry-blossom pink silk pajamas lay languidly on the sofa, a face mask on her face. The silk pajamas rippled with her arm movements, and a hint of porcelain white occasionally peeked out from the folds of the neckline, as dazzling as fresh snow hidden within peony petals.
As her body shifted, the flowing sheen of the fabric outlined her graceful curves. She raised a hand to tuck stray hairs behind her ear, her eyes fixed on her phone, a beautiful arc gracing her lips.
The phone screen showed a message she had just sent: This young lady is as beautiful as a celestial being!
Immediately after the message was sent, a video call came in, displaying: Fairy Jigglypuff.
After the girl answered, a girl with a fluffy brownish-blonde single ponytail appeared on the screen. Her exquisite makeup accentuated her features harmoniously, making her look incredibly stunning at first glance.
"Pei Yao Jie, are you really going to see A Li? He's filming, you know?" The girl said with a mischievous smile, "You're a Heavenly Queen, you know."
Pei Yao, full name Fu Peiyao, a seasoned gaming enthusiast, primarily a singer of Heavenly Queen status. Four years ago, at eighteen, she debuted on CCTV's ace variety show "China's Treasures," performing a song called "Stunning Swan" for the Dunhuang murals, which captivated the entire nation and launched her career.
She released one album a year, and each album sold over a million copies.
Last year, Fu Peiyao, with her million-selling divine album "Firefly," topped the charts, surpassing many first-tier singers, and was promoted to Heavenly Queen, becoming the youngest Heavenly Queen singer in China.
She was only 22 years old on this journey.
"What makes you think you're any better? You're the popular female lead in the hit drama 'Moonlit West Wing,' a first-tier actress, Mu Qingqing. What do I have to be afraid of?" Fu Peiyao snorted, retorting, "I'm just a singer. No one recognizes me when I wear a mask."
"You? Fu Peiyao?" Mu Qingqing couldn't help but laugh. "Are you lying to me, or to yourself? Who was it last time who was wrapped up like a mummy and still recognized by fans just from a back view?"
Fu Peiyao said coquettishly, "I don't care. If you can go, why can't I? Anyway, if there are rumors, you'll be with me."
"If you're going, can I even stop you?" Mu Qingqing showed a playful, mischievous smile. "I just want to see what kind of charm A Li has that makes our great Heavenly Queen think of him all day."
"I'm warning you, don't mess around!" Fu Peiyao suddenly sat up straight, her originally loose pajamas falling, subtly revealing a stunning cleavage.
"What's wrong? Isn't this the time for you two to have sweet late-night duo queues and for me to go to bed early?" Mu Qingqing teased.
"I don't care. If I hear anything I shouldn't, hmph, you'll see how I deal with you." Fu Peiyao pulled off her mask, glaring at Mu Qingqing with what she thought was her fiercest expression, but little did she know that this expression, to Mu Qingqing, was simply too adorable.
"Alright! I'm just here for the gossip. I won't say anything." Mu Qingqing extended two jade-like fingers and, as if zipping her mouth, drew them across her lips and tightly closed her mouth.
"That's more like it." Fu Peiyao directly hung up the phone. A slight blush gradually appeared on her originally fair and tender cheeks, and a sweet smile graced her lips. "Hmph, you came to Magic City and didn't even tell me."