Honkai Impact 3rd: Join Anti-Entropy at the start and dominate the entertainment industry.

Chapter 164 Brother Kai

After everyone had left, Thunder Dragon Horse chuckled and rubbed his hands together as he walked forward.

Bai Qianqu immediately sensed something was wrong. Every time this guy showed that expression, it meant he had something tricky to tell her.

As expected, Thunder Dragon Horse chuckled, sat down next to Bai Qianqu, and asked, "Little Bai, have you been busy lately?"

Bai Qianqu rolled her eyes inwardly.

If someone says they're not busy, they'll definitely be filling up their own schedule with work.

So he promptly replied, "Busy, very busy, extremely busy, busy to death."

Raiden Ryoma looked puzzled: "What are you busy with? Didn't I not assign you any tasks?"

Bai Qianqu: "I'm busy looking for inspiration."

Raiden Ryoma was speechless. This excuse was a common one in the composition club and it never failed.

Almost everyone in the composition department has used this excuse.

When others see them watching videos and slacking off, they say they're looking for inspiration.

When others see them slacking off while playing games, they say they're looking for inspiration.

When they don't want to go to work and ask for leave, they also say they want to go out to gather inspiration.

It's just a catch-all excuse anyway.

Of course, this is on the premise that you can actually find inspiration to write good works; otherwise, it won't work after a few tries.

However, in the Anti-Entropy Composition Department, this reason is so common that even the person who said it doesn't believe it.

Lei Dian Long Ma initially thought that Bai Qian Qu was just making excuses for him, but then he suddenly wondered if this guy was really looking for inspiration.

After all, if you don't constantly seek inspiration, where would you find so many excellent songs?

Besides, Xiaobai is an honest kid, so he shouldn't be like those seasoned veterans in the workplace, right?

It only took Thunder Dragon Horse five seconds to convince himself and believe Bai Qianqu's words.

He said in a friendly tone, "Looking for inspiration is good. Are you writing a new piece again?"

"In progress."

Hearing Bai Qianqu's words, Lei Dian Long Ma was very pleased.

Look at that! That's what you call dedication!

Despite having already written so many works, he hasn't slacked off at all. Before the month was even over, he immediately threw himself into creating the next song!

I really want to show those lazy bums in the composition department what a true model worker looks like!

"How's the song coming along? Are there any difficulties? If you're having any, just let me know," Raiden Ryoma said kindly.

"There are no difficulties, it's just that I'm busy looking for inspiration and don't have time to do anything else!"

Seeing Bai Qianqu's wary expression, Raiden Ryoma couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't worry, I'm not looking for you for anything bad. I mainly want to ask you about the song 'Sorrow'."

"What's wrong?" Bai Qianqu asked, puzzled. "Wasn't Xiaochou already sold to the company?"

Because of a lack of money, I sold the copyright of this song directly. If it weren't for Lei Dian Long Ma Ti, I would have almost forgotten about it.

“It’s like this.” Raiden Ryoma organized his thoughts. “The company originally planned to release this song during the War of the Gods, but as you just heard, Professor Welt is going to be involved in the War of the Gods. So, to avoid any clashes, the song was moved up to next month for release. Coincidentally, we have a B-level male singer in our company who has a song release plan next month. He wants to aim for A-level status next year, so the company plans to give him this song and allocate some resources to help him climb the new song charts next month.”

"Aiming for Level A?"

Raiden Ryoma nodded: "Yes, A-level singers, like A-level composers, are at the top of the pyramid in their profession. To become an A-level singer, you need to sing five songs that rank in the top three of the charts."

“This B-level singer has already achieved it four times,” Raiden Ryoma said, looking at Bai Qianqu with a strange gaze. “He could have achieved it in the Battle of the Lesser Gods, but you beat him, and he only got fourth place in the end.”

Bai Qianqu: Is it my fault? (Shrugs)

“Next month is the last chance of the year. He must get into the top three of the new song chart, otherwise he will have to wait until next year.” Lei Dian Long Ma finally revealed his purpose. “So I came to you to discuss this and ask for your opinion. Although the song ‘Xiao Chou’ has been sold to the company, it was written by you after all. You are more familiar with it than anyone else. Therefore, the company hopes that you can guide this singer and help him perform at his best.”

"So that's how it is." Bai Qianqu pondered for a moment. To be honest, if it weren't for Lei Dianlong's mention, he would have almost forgotten about it.

“Singing ‘Xiaochou’ is not difficult. The main thing is to get the emotions right. As long as the emotions are right, everything is fine.”

Lei Dian Long Ma nodded and continued, "The company asked me to pass on a message to you, saying that although the copyright of this song belongs to the company, you are still fully responsible for the performance. As long as you can train that singer well, the company is willing to give you 3% of the subscription revenue of 'Xiao Chou' as a bonus."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qianqu was delighted, not expecting such an unexpected surprise.

A 3% subscription commission on a song is no small sum! It's more than enough for him to commission two more songs!

Raiden Ryoma continued, "Besides, he's a B-level singer. If we let him sing, he'll get a lot of resources from the company. You should know how important resources are for a song."

Hearing this, Bai Qianqu nodded slightly, agreeing that it made a lot of sense.

Raiden Ryoma said with a smile, "Then it's settled. You'll be in charge of recording this song. I'll have the singer's manager contact you later."

"My requirements aren't high, I just want to be in the top three!"

Bai Qianqu nodded again in agreement.

It's just giving the singer some pointers; it won't take much effort. Besides, that singer is at least a B-level singer, so their singing technique is definitely not bad.

If all else fails, just spend some money to buy him a "singing, dancing, and rapping potion" and force it down his throat; then he won't have to worry about not singing well.

Bai Qianqu casually asked, "By the way, what's this singer's name?"

Raiden Ryoma glanced at his phone: "Kaiya."

"Who?" Bai Qianqu rubbed her ears.

"Kaia."

Bai Qianqu:

He remembered that when he first arrived at the composition department, Kaiya seemed to have come to visit. At that time, Li Yang said that he was a singer, but he didn't expect that he was actually a B-level singer.

“Kaiya is a very talented singer,” Raiden Ryoma said with a smile. “He is the adopted son of the CEO of Dawn Winery. He could have stayed at home and inherited the family business, but he stood out in a singing event and embarked on the path of a singer. In just two years, he reached the B level. By the way, Kaiya also has an older brother, who is an even more talented singer. He became famous after singing just a few songs. However, he seems to have no intention of developing in the music industry and has recently gone back to doing business.”

Chapter 165 Teacher Qu Yin's Favorite Child

Bai Qianqu was completely petrified upon hearing this.

Judging from what Lei Dian Long Ma said, Grandpa Lu and Brother Kai are actually B-level singers? And they're especially talented?

All I can say is awesome!

After finishing their business, Bai Qianqu was about to leave when Lei Dian Longma called him back and secretly slipped him a note.

"This is my daughter's contact information. Xiaobai, you can call her when you have time. Young people should go out and socialize more. Back when I was your age, I had a whole bunch of girls following me around. The line of girls pursuing me could stretch from Anti-Entropy to Chasing Fire!"

"Back in the day, I was quite the musician! I was the number one singer on campus every year when I was in college! I even worked as a singer and had some great achievements! Your aunt, who is my wife, followed me around when we were in school and kept pursuing me! I finally had no choice but to agree to be with her! You know, she learned to sing from me!"

Bai Qianqu was both amused and exasperated as she listened to Lei Dian Long Ma boast about his "glorious past".

Lei Dianju is a singing queen, and she wants to learn to sing from you? You really know how to flatter yourself.

Besides, I already have Raiden Mei's contact information, so why would I need you to act as a go-between?

However, seeing that Lei Dian Long Ma seemed to have misunderstood something, Bai Qianqu couldn't refuse and had no choice but to stuff it into her pocket.

Looking at the note in Bai Qianqu's hand, Raiden Ryoma nodded in satisfaction.

Not refusing is a good start!

As soon as Bai Qianqu returned to her office after leaving the conference room, Yingmei approached her.

As soon as she entered, Yingmei clasped her hands together and apologized repeatedly.

"I'm so sorry, Ms. Qu Yin! I didn't know the company wanted Mr. Planck to write a song for me! I thought no one was around, that's why I came to you! I'm so sorry!"

After several days of internal struggle, Yingmei decided to personally go to Bai Qianqu's house to apologize and try to win her forgiveness.

Bai Qianqu looked at Yingmei speechlessly, but did not blame her.

"It's alright, Bronya already told me, so it's not your fault."

Yingmei breathed a sigh of relief, but Bai Qianqu's next words made her doubt her ears.

Bai Qianqu said seriously, "I have prepared a song for you. You can sing it in an auspicious month next year."

"There's a song for me?" Yingmei couldn't believe it.

"Yeah, I was originally planning to have you sing at a local Spring Festival Gala." Bai Qianqu rolled her eyes, which made Yingmei smile shyly and scratch her head. "Do you want it or not?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Yingmei nodded repeatedly.

She had thought she had lost a song, but to her surprise, Bai Qianqu wasn't angry at all, and even sang the song for her.

It's like a pie falling from the sky and hitting me on the head!

As expected! I am Teacher Quyin's favorite child!

"That's fine. I'll send you the song in a while."

Yingmei nodded repeatedly, her face full of excitement.

"By the way, do you have any plans to release a song next month?" Bai Qianqu asked Yingmei.

"Not next month."

"Okay, I have another song here, but the singer hasn't been decided yet. If you're interested, you can come and audition."

Yingmei became excited again upon hearing Bai Qianqu's words.

"Teacher Qu Yin has a new song! Of course I have to come!"

Bai Qianqu gave Yingmei a heads-up: "This song is quite challenging, especially in terms of emotional depth. I will invite several singers to audition and choose the most suitable voice to sing this song."

Yingmei nodded matter-of-factly: "Of course! Teacher Quyin's songs should naturally be sung by the most suitable person!"

Bai Qianqu was surprised and pleased that Yingmei was so sensible.

He always chooses singers based on their voices, not on connections. Even if it's Yingmei, he will pass her over without hesitation if her voice isn't suitable.

"By the way, how's your brother's practice going lately?" Bai Qianqu thought of Kong Ge. Yingmei had said that he had been practicing singing techniques, but she wondered how well it was going.

"My brother!" Yingmei winked mischievously. "He's improved a lot lately! I'll bring him with me next time I audition; he'll definitely give you a surprise!"

Bai Qianqu chuckled and said, "Whether it's a surprise or not is not important, as long as it's not a shock."

After seeing Yingmei off, Bai Qianqu finished writing the lyrics and music for "Underwater". After confirming that there were no problems, she stretched and began to think about the next problem.