yournovel Chapter 413 What boyfriend?
Chapter 413 What boyfriend?
Chapter 413 What boyfriend?
"Da da da."
The crisp sound of high heels echoed rhythmically in the quiet corridor, growing clearer as it approached, until it slowly stopped in front of the closed door.
Sister Ru raised her head, her bright eyes looking at the door number.
After confirming that everything was correct, she gripped the doorknob and turned it, then gently pushed it open.
The moment the door opened, the first thing that caught the eye was Yu Huan's tall and straight profile.
Yu Huan's hair was neatly combed, his leather shoes were shiny, and he looked radiant under the light. It was clear at a glance that he had taken great care of himself today.
He stood quietly behind Hu Jiyan with his arms crossed.
Hu Jiyan was intently focused on the screen on the control panel, his fingers deftly manipulating the mouse and keyboard.
Just then, the door to the recording studio was suddenly pulled open.
As Sister Ru sized up the two men, she took a step forward, but her gaze was instantly drawn to them, meeting Lin Yourong's eyes as she walked out from inside.
Lin Yourong's hat brim tilted slightly downwards, but it did not obscure her shimmering eyes.
Sister Ru quickly closed the door gently behind her, a bright smile on her face, and asked, "Susu, how did the recording go?"
Lin Yourong nodded slightly and replied softly, "Sister Ru, it went quite smoothly. Not only did we finish recording 'Red-Clad Actress,' we also finished recording 'The Wind on the Way Home' this afternoon ahead of schedule."
Upon hearing this, Sister Ru's eyes lit up immediately, and her smile became even brighter.
"Great! Susu, you're really efficient." Sister Ru strode forward, her high heels clicking crisply on the ground.
She gently patted Lin Yourong on the shoulder and praised her, "Everyone says these three songs are difficult, but I knew they wouldn't be a problem for you!"
As a professional agent, Sister Ru's ability to provide emotional value is beyond doubt...
Seeing Sister Ru's beaming face, Yu Huan couldn't help but chuckle and teased, "Sister Ru, did you just come back from a 'praise group' training course?"
"What praise group?" Sister Ru turned her head to look at Yu Huan, looking completely bewildered.
At this time.
Hu Jiyan noticed the commotion out of the corner of his eye. He turned around and saw that it was Sister Ru. He quickly took off one of his earphones and jokingly said, "Oh, the busy man is here?"
Sister Ru raised her hand to touch the strap of her crossbody bag.
He had been completely bewildered, but after hearing Hu Jiyan's teasing, he composed himself slightly and then sighed, "Hey! What a busy person I am! I accidentally scratched my car yesterday and had to go to the 4S shop to get it repaired, which took up a lot of my time."
Her tone was tinged with helplessness.
Upon hearing this, Hu Jiyan's teasing expression deepened, and he jokingly said, "It's good that no one is hurt, but you female driver should be more careful while driving. If you accidentally bump into a luxury car, that would be troublesome."
The voice just fell.
Yu Huan and Lin Yourong, the young couple, chuckled softly in unison.
Hu Jiyan's words proved prophetic; the car that Sister Ru scratched wasn't just any ordinary luxury car...
Sister Ru's smiling face immediately fell, like a clear sky suddenly covered by dark clouds.
She glanced at Hu Jiyan sideways, but didn't recount her heroic deeds. Her tone was slightly displeased, and she said in feigned anger, "What? You look down on female drivers, don't you?"
Hu Jiyan quickly waved his hand, naturally able to tell whether his old friend was genuinely angry or just pretending.
He showed no sign of panic, and said with a smile, "Oh! Jingru, I wouldn't dare! I was just saying it casually! Please don't take it to heart."
talking.
As if eager to change the subject, Hu Jiyan quickly turned to look at Lin Yourong.
He continued, "Lin Su, the parts you re-recorded are so much better than before. Especially the opera singing, the emotions are fuller, and the appeal is greatly enhanced. Let me tell you, there are very few singers like you who are willing to put in the hard work these days. To repeatedly ponder a detail without relying on post-production to polish it, I admire you from the bottom of my heart."
Upon hearing Hu Jiyan's praise, Lin Yourong smiled and humbly replied, "Brother Hu, you flatter me. I simply wanted to record the song better and not be so careless."
At this moment, Sister Ru smiled again and interjected with a smile: "Su Su has always been so serious and dedicated to music."
As she spoke, she walked to the coffee table, placed her crossbody bag on it, and continued, "I just heard from Susu that 'The Wind on the Way Home' has finished recording? That's wonderful."
Hu Jiyan nodded vigorously, his face full of admiration: "You got 'The Wind on the Way Home' right in one take, the effect was absolutely amazing. Teacher Liang and Sha Baoliang just came over and listened for a while, and they both praised Lin Su's singing skills highly."
"Oh?" Sister Ru raised her eyebrows, then turned to look at Yu Huan and asked, "Yu Huan, have you talked to Teacher Liang yet?"
Yu Huan understood the unspoken meaning in Sister Ru's words.
She was referring to her involvement in "I Am a Singer," specifically the selection and arrangement of songs for Lin Yourong.
Yu Huan shook her head slightly and said, "Not yet. I went for a walk outside just now. When I came back, I saw them in the corridor, but I just said hello. After all, Teacher Liang doesn't know me."
Sister Ru nodded slightly, and after a moment's thought, smiled and said, "No rush, we'll get to know each other tonight."
Looking at the group of people chatting happily, Hu Jiyan suddenly took off his headphones, gently placed them on the control panel, then stood up and said with a smile, "Come on, let's not stand here any longer. Let's go to my office for some tea. There's no rush to finish the post-production of 'Red Silk.' I'll continue working on it after dinner tonight."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan pondered to himself.
When my wife spoke just now, her voice was noticeably strained, like an overstretched string.
She really needs to get some rest.
Immediately, Yu Huan nodded in agreement: "Brother Hu, we'll follow your arrangements."
Hu Jiyan laughed heartily and gestured for him to enter.
Upon seeing this, Xing Yujia quickly and efficiently tidied up the things on the coffee table.
Before long, everyone followed Hu Jiyan and filed into the office at the end of the corridor.
After everyone was seated, Hu Jiyan slightly turned his head, his gaze slowly sweeping over the two people sitting on a small sofa.
His gaze shifted from Lin Yourong's beautiful face to Yu Huan's deep eyes, a gentle smile on his face as he asked softly, "Little Yu, what kind of tea do you usually like to drink?"
Yu Huan pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I'm fine with anything, as long as it's not too strong, doesn't irritate my throat, and can soothe it." Hearing this, Hu Jiyan's smile became even warmer, for he could clearly sense Yu Huan's care for Lin Su from her words.
Hu Jiyan bent down and took a tea canister from under the coffee table, unscrewed the lid, and said, "Let's drink white tea then, it's quite mild. I happen to have some Baihao Yinzhen here."
After saying this, Hu Jiyan began to skillfully brew tea.
The series of movements were fluid and graceful, full of ritualistic significance.
A few moments.
A faint aroma of tea filled the air.
Yu Huan picked up the small teacup, took a small sip, and exclaimed with admiration, "Brother Hu, this tea is really good. It has a wonderful aroma and tastes very refreshing."
Hu Jiyan responded with a smile: "This was a gift from a friend. It's this year's autumn tea, and the taste is indeed quite good. For singers, tea is milder than coffee and doesn't irritate the throat as much."
"Old Hu is right." Sister Ru smiled and agreed, then turned to Lin Yourong and said, "Susu, you should also pay more attention to protecting your voice. Singing is physically demanding, and if you get a problem with your voice, it will be a real problem."
Lin Yourong was taking a sip of tea.
She nodded upon hearing this and gave a soft "hmm".
As the group chatted, Hu Jiyan's eyes flickered slightly, as if he had suddenly remembered something important.
He turned to look at Yu Huan and slowly said, "Little Yu, to be honest, I have a few string players here on secondment. They mainly work at the provincial song and dance troupe. You see, since the arrangement of 'The Wind on the Way Home' also uses a string quartet, I was thinking of asking them to record it. At the same time, I'll also ask about the symphony orchestra for you."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan pondered for a moment.
Working at the provincial song and dance troupe?
That must be a provincial-level arts troupe.
A well-established provincial symphony orchestra typically requires nearly a hundred members to form, and such a large group naturally possesses a high level of professionalism and artistic expression.
Various thoughts flashed through his mind. He smiled slightly and said, "Brother Hu, it's just an accompaniment for a pop song. Isn't it a bit of an overkill to invite a provincial-level orchestra to participate in the recording?"
Hu Jiyan immediately waved his hand.
His expression was extremely serious as he repeatedly said, "This is by no means a waste of talent. 'As You Wish' is not just an ordinary pop song; it is a patriotic work. Its melody and lyrics have unique charm and depth. Moreover, music has no boundaries, and good musical works should be interpreted by the best performers to fully bring out their charm."
Sister Ru listened intently, her ears perked up.
Hearing this, she finally understood what they were saying.
Old Hu seems to really admire the song "As You Wish"? He even wants to help them contact the symphony orchestra established by the provincial department?
A look of delight appeared on her face. She put down her teacup and quickly chimed in, "That's wonderful, Lao Hu! You've really gone to a lot of trouble! You have such a wide network of connections. I was having a real headache over this! The symphony orchestra I contacted before was based in Shanghai, which made the handover very inconvenient, and it seems they're not even professionals. You've really solved our urgent problem."
Hu Jiyan waved his hand, his two small mustaches twitching upwards, and said, "Don't be so polite! We're all trying to make good music. I feel very accomplished to be able to handle such a good work."
Sister Ru nodded emphatically: "And with Lao Hu's help in making the connection, if we can really reach an agreement, the song's quality will definitely be elevated to another level with such a professional symphony orchestra joining. However, regarding the cost..."
As she spoke, she frowned slightly, a look of worry appearing on her face.
Hu Jiyan seemed to have anticipated this question.
He laughed heartily and said without hesitation, "Don't worry about the fees. I've known those string players for many years, and I'm also acquainted with their director. They won't ask for an exorbitant price; they'll definitely give you a fair and reasonable price. Besides, with such a high-quality piece, they're very experienced and frequently participate in various large-scale performances at the provincial song and dance troupe. They'll definitely see its value, and they might even feel honored to be a part of it!"
Yu Huan downed his tea in one gulp, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "Brother Hu, you're exaggerating. But if this really works out, it would be our honor. Just like you said, good musical works truly need excellent performers to interpret them—"
The words paused.
Yu Huan put down his teacup, sat up slightly, and said sincerely, "Brother Hu, then we look forward to your good news."
Hu Jiyan nodded, picked up the host's cup and took a big gulp, saying, "Don't worry, I will do my best to make this happen."
Lin Yourong had been listening attentively to their discussion. At this moment, she looked up slightly at Hu Jiyan and thanked him gently, "Brother Hu, thank you so much for your hard work on these songs for me."
Hu Jiyan was just about to pour tea for them when he heard this. He waved his left hand dramatically and said with a smile, "What are you thanking me for? If you want to express your gratitude, the person you should thank the most is your boyfriend for creating such an excellent work for you."
After he finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on Yu Huan.
Ru Jie and Xing Yujia, both insiders, couldn't help but chuckle.
What boyfriend?
They are a married couple!
Just then, Hu Jiyan's phone rang.
He glanced at the caller ID, then answered with a smile, "Hello, Teacher Liang... I've finished recording and am having tea in my office... Oh, Mr. Y is here too, you can just come over... Okay..."
Sister Ru heard what Hu Jiyan said on the other end of the phone.
A few moments.
Seeing that she put her phone down from her ear, she said to Xing Yujia, who was sitting opposite her, "Yujia, come and sit with me."
"Okay, Sister Ru."
Xing Yujia nodded vigorously, immediately picked up her backpack from the side of her leg and stood up, not forgetting to pick up the tea cup in front of her with one hand.
As soon as Sister Ru finished speaking, she asked Hu Jiyan, "Old Hu, is Teacher Sha Baoliang here too?"
Hu Jiyan smiled and shook his head: "They didn't say, so I don't know."
Xing Yujia had just sat down next to Sister Ru.
Then the door was pushed open.
Wearing black-rimmed glasses, Liang Qiaobo strode in with light steps, a gentle smile on his face as he looked at the people on the sofa.
First, he nodded slightly to Hu Jiyan, who was facing him, as a gesture of greeting.
He already knew Lin Su's agent and assistant.
Liang Qiaobo's gaze fell without hesitation on the two figures sitting side by side.
(End of this chapter)