The ultimate teasing of a fishing beauty

The agent couldn't bear to see his artist belittling himself: "What's wrong with your singing? You're just being used as a stepping stone! You were clearly the first place winner in the competition..." The agent realized he had said too much and quickly changed the subject: "But being an actor is also good. You've made it, haven't you? You will get better and better in the future."

He Shuci regained his confidence: "Well, I'll work hard and things will get better and better."

"There's no circle in the entertainment industry; it doesn't just rely on strength." Fu Xiuyan added lightly.

He Shuci felt particularly vulnerable in front of his idol of many years, and almost cried when he heard the words.

Xia Yang knew that Fu Xiuyan was right. He had been pampered since childhood, but he was not ignorant of the ways of the world.

"Do you have any audio or video of you singing in the past? A cappella is best."

Without waiting for He Shuci's response, the manager quickly pulled out a tablet from his bag: "Yes, yes, yes! Yes, we have everything for the a cappella stage!"

"show me."

Director Li was puzzled: "What's going on, Xiaoxia?"

"Director Li, I was just about to discuss this with you. Wait a minute, let me watch He Shuci's performance." Director Li looked at Fu Xiuyan inquiringly, but Fu Xiuyan shook his head, "I don't know anything. Don't ask me."

Several people waited quietly for Xia Yang to finish watching a few videos.

"Not bad." Xia Yang returned the tablet to He Shuci's agent. Then he looked at Director Li. "I read the script and got inspired while composing the music. I've composed individual songs for several of the more significant characters in the movie. They're not complete songs, just short snippets. They can be used as interludes in the movie, or you can have the actors sing them during your roadshows to promote the movie. Of course, this is just a whim of mine. If Director Li wants..."

"I want it!!!" Director Li couldn't wait any longer: "Can I listen to it?"

"Of course. But it's just an initial DEMO. If Director Li is sure he wants it, I'll refine it. The theme song is almost done. You can listen to it together. If you have any ideas, tell me and I'll make adjustments." Xia Yang stood up and led Director Li into the house.

Fu Xiuyan also followed consciously. When Xia Yang was about to enter the door, he turned around and looked at the two people standing in the living room: "Aren't you two coming in?"

"Me? Can I listen too?" He Shuci's puppy eyes widened again.

"What else? Why do you think I just listened to your song? Character songs should be sung by the actors themselves. What do you think, Director Li?"

Director Li waved to He Shuci, "Come in, let's listen together. Teacher Xia's demo is not something you can easily hear."

This meant that he would be allowed to sing the song if it was released. His agent was very happy for him and nudged He Shuci: "Come in quickly. I'll wait for you outside."

"Brother, you're not going in?"

"I'm a layman, I wouldn't understand anything if I went in. Go in quickly, don't keep the director and teachers waiting." This early demo, though crude and crudely crafted, is also the most valuable and needs to be kept secret. Teacher Xia let them in because she had a good impression of He Shuci, or perhaps because he simply didn't care. Whatever the reason, he should have been more self-aware. He still needed to maintain a sense of boundaries.

Ye Xia is indeed Ye Xia. Just a rough demo made Director Li and He Shuci's eyes light up.

Director Li couldn't wait to hear the finished product, but due to the pressure from Fu Xiuyan, he didn't dare to ask Xia Yang, for fear that this evil spirit would accuse him of exploiting his beloved.

"Director Li, how do you feel?"

"Okay, okay! That's exactly the feeling I want. No! It's even better than I thought! It sounds so good!"

"As long as you're satisfied. I didn't bring much equipment with me this time, so this version is a bit rough. I'll refine it when I get back. Add the lyrics, and I'll have Sister Ruan send you the finished product in about a week."

Director Li got the answer he didn't dare ask, and nodded hurriedly: "Okay, okay, thank you for your hard work, Teacher Xia."

Fu Xiuyan was the only one who was unhappy with Xia Yang's words: "Go back?"

"Yes. I have a flight tomorrow morning."

Fu Xiuyan's face darkened like the bottom of a pot. He Shuci, already the furthest away from him, took two steps back, feeling the possibility that Emperor Fu would be irritated by the mere fact of standing on his own two feet.

Xia Yang glanced at Fu Xiuyan in confusion, not understanding why he was unhappy again.

However, since there were outsiders present, he couldn't ask any more questions now.

Director Li sensed a tinge of awe and wanted to extricate himself from this suffocating space as quickly as possible. He quickly asked the question that concerned him: "Xiao Xia, what about the lyrics?" The contract he had signed with Ye Xia's team was for the composition and lyrics of the theme song, not the character songs.

Xia Yang thought about his upcoming schedule and said, "I'm afraid I don't have time to write lyrics for all of them. I'll write the theme song. You should know lyricists for the others. Or you can find someone else?"

This was outside the contract, so Director Li naturally wouldn't force Xia Yang. "Okay. Also, I'll have someone contact your studio to draft a supplementary contract to include these character songs."

Xia Yang waved his hand: "No need, I composed it by the way, it didn't take much effort."

Fu Xiuyan's face was dark: "No, it's also your hard work to compose it casually, so I can't let him get away with it." Even if he was angry with Xia Yang,

, and did not forget to stand up for him.

Director Li opened his mouth to say something, but when he saw He Shuci was there, he swallowed it back.

Oh my goodness! Did you forget you invested money? You still have to pay, don't you? Teacher Xia is saving you money! Don't you understand?

But he was the client, so he had to listen to him. But the other guy clearly had more say than the client. Director Li was torn.

Xia Yang looked at Fu Xiuyan, but Fu Xiuyan didn't look at him. He was so confused. Xia Yang made the final decision: "Just think of it as a gift from me as an actor's family."

Fu Xiuyan's mouth tried to curl up, but he forced it down. However, his expression softened considerably.

Director Li waited for a while, but when Fu Xiuyan said nothing, he knew the matter was settled. He then wanted to say goodbye and leave.

Xia Yang saw He Shuci preparing to leave behind Director Li. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Director Li, I think you might want to let He Shuci try Xiaochen's character song. I've noticed he wrote many of his own lyrics and music for his previous songs."

Director Li asked He Shuci who was standing beside him, "Can you write songs too?"

He Shuci hadn't made a significant impression since he entered. There was no reason for him to interrupt in front of the three seniors. He was already very satisfied just to hear his idol's demo. He had never expected that his idol would actually notice his songwriting and composing skills and even recommend him!

He can't bring shame to his idol!

He suppressed his inner excitement and nodded calmly: "When I was a singer, I wrote more. In recent years, I haven't sung, so I only write occasionally. I don't publish it. I just sing for fun, so I write less."

Director Li immediately made the decision: "Then do as Teacher Xia said. Xiaochen, you write the lyrics. You have a deep understanding of the character. But bring it to me as soon as possible. If it's not suitable, I'll have a professional lyricist write it again."

He couldn't risk putting this on a single actor. Even though it was Ye Xia who recommended him, this was also his first time meeting He Shuci. What if he had made a mistake?

However, He Shuci was already very happy about this rare opportunity. He knew that if Xia Yang hadn't asked him, even if he handed his previous works to Director Li, Director Li wouldn't even look at them.

Before He Shu left, he thanked Xia Yang again. He also wanted to take a photo with Xia Yang, but because Fu Xiuyan's aura was too cold, he hesitated for a long time, and finally felt that saving his life was the most important thing at this stage. There would be another chance in the future.

The room quickly returned to silence. Xia Yang packed his things, and Fu Xiuyan, with a stern face, pushed him down to a chair to rest while he went to pack his things. He did it quite skillfully, and Xia Yang couldn't find a single fault. But the whole time, he had a sour face, and he wouldn't talk to Xia Yang or even look at him.