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Chapter 241 My Cousin's Shock; The Movie Queen's Fangirling; Another Song of "Friends"; Lao Hu's Wedding
On the way back to Qin Garden.

Xiaobai is driving in front.

Lower the middle baffle.

Lin Fei and Yan Yu sat in the middle of the six-seater luxury van.

Song Dao sat in the back.

Upon seeing his cousin's message, he laughed and said, "Xiao Yixuan is coming over to freeload."

Yan Yu thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll buy some groceries."

Song said, "There's too much stuff in the refrigerator. Hu Wei and Wang Lu brought over a huge pile of stuff a couple of days ago."

Lin Fei emphasized, "And Xi Xi too."

Although the cat didn't move in, after "carefully observing" for a while, she confirmed that the two older women accepted her.

Occasionally, they would come over under the guise of a disciple showing respect to his master, just to get a free meal and bring some gifts along the way.

However, I never stay overnight here.

It's convenient for her to come over now, since she's already made the down payment and bought a "small" apartment.

Yan Yu helped find the designer and the decoration company.

Yan Yu said, "Okay, I'll go back and see what's there."

The family of three has a habit of using a nanny, who mainly cleans the house, doesn't like the food prepared by others, and prefers to cook for themselves.

Lin Fei said, "It's probably about the house."

Song said, "You two are really efficient in getting things done."

Yan Yu smiled and said, "So, are you happy or not?"

Song said, "I'm so happy, I'll give you a good reward tonight."

"Pooh!"

"annoying!"

The two women turned around and glared at him simultaneously.

That brat is getting bolder and bolder. He said he wouldn't talk about the relationship between the three of them, but he explicitly said that the house was bought by the two of them, and then hinted... no, it was almost an explicit statement.

That's kind of annoying!

Well, I'm also somewhat happy about it.

For women, gaining their man's approval and recognition is quite important.

It wasn't for nothing that I loved him so much.

Yan Yu said, "It was Sister Fei. She felt that the two elderly people were so old and should be taken better care of. We also asked the property manager to find a reliable housekeeper for them, and we will pay their salary."

The two women only provided the money; they didn't even show their faces throughout the entire process.

Well, if they openly went to the sales office, they'd probably be making headlines for the next week.

Neither the developer nor the property management company there knows who bought that house.

Lin Fei said, "Just don't blame us for taking the initiative."

Song Dao was deeply moved: "I'm so happy that you've thought of these things for me. How could I be so sentimental as to think that you're meddling in other people's business?"

Both women wore smiles on their delicate faces.

The mature and sophisticated woman, in particular, with her more expressive features, narrowed her captivating eyes like a cat.

I found it very useful.

They love everything about the house because of the house.

There is no other reason.

Choosing to be with Song means doing things he wouldn't even think of.

If they didn't feel it was inappropriate, they would even have considered leaving some money for the elderly.

Consider it a younger generation showing respect to their elders.

But too little is embarrassing to show off, and too much might scare people away.

On the contrary, when they parted, the old lady took out two thick red envelopes from her body.

The old man didn't know their relationship with Song Dao, but having lived for seventy or eighty years, how could he not see that the relationship between these two girls and their grandson was not so simple?
They weren't from a very wealthy family; they couldn't just casually pull out two jade bracelets.

The sentiment still needs to be expressed.

The two women didn't refuse and happily accepted it.

They secretly opened the envelopes on the plane, and inside each one was a stack of brand-new 100-yuan bills.

Ten thousand yuan!

There was also a brand new one-yuan note on it.

One in a million.

Regardless of who my grandson ultimately chooses, as long as I give it to him, I can't go wrong.

Ten thousand yuan is definitely not much to the two women.

But for an elderly woman with little pension, that could be a large sum of money that she and her husband had saved for a long time by living frugally and were reluctant to spend!
It was given to me in front of my aunt.

My aunt not only smiled but also showed no displeasure.

Surprisingly, he then pulled out two red envelopes from his person.

"This is a small token of our appreciation from my aunt and uncle. Please don't think it's too little; you must accept it."

At that time, Song Dao was talking to Xiao Qingchuan about the house.

In other words, they were unaware that they would receive such great filial piety from Song Dao, this junior.

It was prepared well in advance.

Yan Yu reclined her chair and said with some emotion, "My grandparents don't have much in retirement, but they gave us 20,000 yuan. My uncle and aunt's salaries don't seem to be very high either, but they gave each of us 6,600 yuan. My dear husband, they are so kind. Although I could sense from Xuanxuan that her family and upbringing were very good, I was still particularly moved today. That amount of money is not a small sum for them!"

Lin Fei said, "Yes, that makes us feel even more that buying that house was a really good deal!"

……

"President Yan, Sister Fei, Brother!"

Xiao Bai "found" Xiao Yixuan outside Qin Garden.

Ever since receiving the call from her parents, the girl couldn't sit still and quickly took a taxi from her company to come over.

As the assistant to the general manager of Jingting Media, Xiao Yixuan, who has already obtained her driver's license, is actually provided with a car.

However, I'm not very skilled at driving, and I'm hesitant to drive in Beijing, where road conditions are always complicated.

At the same time, I felt a little embarrassed.

I always felt that it would be easy for people to criticize a young girl like me who hasn't even graduated from university yet for driving such a nice car.

Seeing Bai Yue's car stop, Xiao Yixuan was still thinking about what her mother had told her.

"Hello, Xuanxuan."

"Get in the car."

Lin Fei and Yan Yu greeted her with gentle eyes when they saw her.

"Come sit down." Song Dao pointed to the single seat in the back row next to him.

Xiao Yixuan obediently came up and sat down.

They followed them into Qin Garden.

ten minutes later.

The family of three, finally arriving home, all felt a sense of relief.

It seemed that the vehicles along the way were either business jets or extremely comfortable business vans.

It's actually quite tough.

In fact, these three people have already exceeded the scope of ordinary artists. Even without the explosive popularity of "Monkey King", they could have easily given up.

For ordinary artists in the industry, even superstars and top celebrities, this kind of schedule is commonplace.

Xiao Yixuan was somewhat reserved.

Although it wasn't her first time dining at Qin Garden.

But her cousin was no longer the humble sycophant she remembered. If it weren't for that handsome face she had seen since childhood, she would have even wondered if it was a completely different person.

A person's temperament and aura can be cultivated through fame and status, but his amazing talent and personality are completely different from the "Song Dao" cousin she knows.

Moreover, these two goddesses, who are considered top-notch by outsiders, instantly transform into two virtuous wives once they return home.

Yes, go home.

Even though there's no trace of them in this house, they feel so familiar and comfortable here!

The key is the way she acts; she doesn't even bother to pretend in front of her, she's just a pure mistress of the house.

She wanted to help, but was not allowed.

Yan Yu: "We're at home, so you don't need to be so polite. Just call me Sister Yan. Go chat with your brother for a while."

Lin Fei, the aloof diva in the eyes of outsiders, can actually smile, and her smile is very beautiful.

"Wait a moment, we'll make something. You don't know your brother's tastes."

Then the two women "kicked" her out.

Actually, I just wanted to give her some personal space.

After all, that house had a significant impact on Xiao Yixuan's entire family.

in the living room.

Song brewed a pot of tea and handed a cup to Xiao Yixuan.

"Drink tea."

"Okay, brother." Xiao Yixuan took it and carefully held it in her two small hands.

He looked like he was hesitating to speak.

"Just say what you want to say. I'm your brother, not an outsider," Song Dao said with a smile.

Apart from himself, in the eyes of everyone in the world, he and Xiao Yixuan were the closest relatives in the world.

Aside from siblings born of the same mother, maternal uncles and aunts are the closest relatives.

"Brother, my parents and grandparents are terrified. Why did you buy them such a big house?"

After all, he is my own cousin. Even if I am a little reserved, the strong family affection I feel deep down is still there.

"Huh? Grandma and Grandpa know about this? Didn't we tell your parents not to tell them yet?" Song Dao didn't emphasize to Yan Yu that the house was bought by her two older sisters.

In a family of three, there's no need to be so clear about these things.

“How could we not tell anyone about something this big? My grandparents and my mom all complained to my dad, saying how could he accept something like this?”

Xiao Yixuan looked at Song Dao: "Then my dad said he didn't know either, he said..."

She glanced towards the kitchen.

The house is too big to see anything.

Then she whispered, "They said it was bought by Sister Yan and Sister Fei, and Grandpa and Grandma were completely stunned."

"Then my dad said you said it was for an elderly person."

Song Dao nodded: "That's right, your grandparents are also my maternal grandparents. They're so old. If I didn't have the ability, that would be fine, but since I do, I should naturally be filial to them."

That's what they said, but Xiao Yixuan heard from her parents that her brother had explicitly told them to bring their ID cards and household registration books to handle the matter.

So no matter who bought the house, it's essentially the same as giving it to her family.

Song Dao looked at her and said, "Tell your parents later that they don't need to overthink it. I know how they treat me and how they treat my grandparents. Tell them not to feel pressured."

Xiao Yixuan smiled sweetly, then suddenly whispered, "Brother...the sisters are so thoughtful."

After my parents and grandparents reluctantly accepted the fact that you, my brother, had money to support them, they were worried on the way to look at houses, saying that the place might not even be able to afford the water, electricity, and property management fees.

When they arrived, they discovered that the property management fees had been paid for ten years in advance, and even the prepaid water and electricity bills were alarmingly high.

My mom said my grandparents secretly shed tears…

As she said this, Xiao Yixuan couldn't help but recall what her mother had said to her on the phone.

"Honey, you must work hard for your brother and never take his favor for granted. Your brother and your... your two older sisters have been so good to our family!"

“We all know that neighborhood is one of the most upscale villa areas in Yuecheng. At the time, we felt it was too extravagant. What kind of family could afford to live in such a place?”

"It's purely because of your grandparents. Your brother can be filial to the elders, but he doesn't owe our family anything."

"Also, we were terrified on our way there. Let alone decorating the houses there, the annual water, electricity and property management fees are something our family can't afford."

"As it turns out, your brother and the others had already thought of this, and they paid enough for ten years or so at once."

Honestly, when Xiao Yixuan heard those words, just like her parents, she felt a bit overwhelmed.

She didn't even know that her cousin had gone to visit her grandparents.

I was talking to my mom on the phone just two days ago.

Then, my cousin gave me a big one.

Although Xiao Yixuan is young, her upbringing has made her a sensible girl.

With a quick thought, she smiled and said, "I know, brother. I've already told them. I'll definitely work hard in the future so they can stay there with peace of mind."

He said somewhat embarrassedly, "To appease them, I also said that no one is born to live in a villa or mansion. Grandpa and Grandma have a good grandson, and you have a good nephew. Just live there. I'll earn money to support the house in the future!"

Song Dao smiled and nodded: "That's more like it!"

Xiao Yixuan tried to hold back, but in the end she couldn't resist the cat-like curiosity that was nagging at her heart.

"Brother, two older sisters..."

"From now on, call her sister-in-law in private."

The beautiful girl was shocked.

He couldn't utter a word for a long time.

I subconsciously looked towards the kitchen, which I couldn't see, for a long time.

Finally, he gave Song a thumbs up.

"Bro, you're still the best."

The innocent female college student was so shocked that she kept stealing glances at her boss and the superstar sister even during dinner.

My brother is really amazing!

……

The next afternoon.

Song Dao brought Kong Xi to the Central Conservatory of Music.

Chen Meng, Xiang Rui, and Leng Suning returned much earlier.

Upon arrival, I was immediately invited by the director of the school office to the principal's office for tea.

The principal of the Central Conservatory of Music is a man in his late fifties, but he looks quite young.

He has a refined appearance and a very elegant demeanor.

However, upon meeting him, he couldn't help but "criticize" Song Dao.

"Song, you're practically our Central Conservatory of Music's own son, a direct descendant! You've caused quite a stir at Hong Kong University; if you didn't know better, you'd think you were their student."

The cat girl doing somersaults chuckled to herself.

The trending topics these past two days have indeed been quite explosive.

My master practically monopolized everything for me.

Actually, even she was quite envious; she really wanted to go on a business trip with her master!

And there was that stage for "No More Hesitation".

That woman, Zhong Yutong, got off easy!

Song Dao said with a wronged expression, "Leader, who doesn't know that I'm a graduate of the Central Conservatory of Music? Look, this is the third year I've returned to my alma mater to attend the graduation ceremony!"

The principal chuckled, "The second year, not counting the year you graduated! Anyway, I don't care, you can't show favoritism, you have to write a calligraphy piece for our school in front of everyone later!"

Oh, so that's what it was about.

Song Dao nodded: "I didn't bring the seal!"

He wasn't involved in the calligraphy and painting world, so wherever he went, his assistant would carry his writing implements and seals.

The headmaster smiled faintly: "We've prepared one too! Heh, when it comes to the cultural heritage of our China, it has to be the capital! I took a quick look at the seal they prepared for you back then, the materials were passable, but ours is better!"

As he spoke, he stood up and took several brocade boxes from his desk, some large and some small. He opened them one by one and showed them off to Song.

“This is chicken blood, and this piece of Tianhuang stone, ah, when I went to beg for it, the old man was unwilling to sell it. I told him it was for you, and only then did he agree.”

Looking at the seals on the table, which were clearly of excellent quality in terms of both color and texture, Song Dao's lips twitched slightly.

"Boss, is this considered public funds? Is there any problem?"

The principal rolled his eyes at him and said, "Why ask so many questions? Just tell me, how good has your alma mater been to you?"

Song nodded: "That's really kind of you, so kind, but I feel like I'm getting a little burned..."

The principal shrugged and said, "Don't worry, these things didn't cost much. They were collected by an old professor at our school. He's not without means; he just wants you to write a piece of calligraphy for him later!"

Song breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't care much about how Hong Kong University had managed to get it.

Anyway, the system is different over there.

However, if his alma mater were to use public funds to buy him a valuable seal stone worth millions, the pressure would be immense.

According to the president of Hong Kong University, even after removing some of the misleading information, his calligraphy works are still not cheap at auction.

I could write a piece of calligraphy and exchange it for these things, and I would feel at ease with myself.

To be honest, for collectors, even the most outstanding contemporary calligraphers might not be willing to sell you a single stone!
So you have to listen carefully to the underlying meaning.

The principal said that the old professor wanted to exchange a piece of calligraphy, but it wasn't "forced".

He only agreed because people heard it was for making a seal for him.

Then I asked for a piece of calligraphy.

This is a case of mutual appreciation between literary figures.

It was not an exchange of benefits.

"Okay, no problem at all! Did they say what kind of words you need?"

he asked.

"Grandpa especially liked your poem 'Looking at Mount Tai'!"

"Okay!" Song Dao readily agreed.

However, he wasn't the kind of person to be ungrateful, and he took the initiative to say, "It's my honor to write an inscription for the school, but I wonder if I would have the honor of writing one for you as well?"

The principal gave Song Dao a deep look, then pointed with his finger: "Alright, you're a conscientious kid! I don't need Wang Yue, just write me a piece with the words 'Great virtue carries all things,' and I'll have it framed and hang it in my office! I'll put it there from now on!"

They're all smart people; Song Dao's calligraphy can really fetch a good price!
So their leader made it very clear—they wouldn't take it away.

Then, on the huge long table in the principal's office, Song first wrote a painting titled "Looking at Mount Tai" for the old professor who had "contributed" the seal stone.

After writing the promotion document, the seal was used.

And so, a top-notch calligraphy work was born.

He then wrote a couplet for the principal that read "Great virtue carries all things," which made the old man's eyes light up with delight.

To be able to obtain such a piece of calligraphy from one of my own students, I'll have plenty to brag about at drinking parties for the next three months!

As for the calligraphy piece submitted to the school, the principal said not to write it here.

"It's not like only Hong Kong University does this kind of thing. We'll only treat our own kids better!"

Song Dao couldn't help but chuckle to himself. That's why they say competition is essential.

When there was no competition, the Central Conservatory of Music treated him very well, and as his biggest backer, they helped him both openly and secretly a lot.

Those alumni who graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music are all naturally associated with Fei Yang.

Even my initial friendship with the mature and sophisticated woman was achieved through our alumni connection, wasn't it?
But unlike this time, the level of importance attached to it has risen several levels.

They've started to truly "protect their offspring."

They were afraid that Song would one day be snatched away by another school.

"By the way," the principal said, looking at Song Dao, "you can first take a visiting professorship at the university, and while you're at it, pursue a master's or doctoral degree. If you're willing, you can stay on as a full-time professor in a few years..."

Song hesitated for a moment.

He certainly knew this was a good thing.

The power of universities is incredible in both times and spaces!
Yeah, the academic type.

Why is Teacher Yin so detached?
He's usually very low-key, but when it really matters, a single word he utters can send shivers down the spine of the entire industry.

Mei Yingyao may be revered as a legendary music godfather, but when it comes to students and friends, he can't compare to Teacher Yin at all.

Their status in the martial arts world might be comparable, but once they rise to the highest levels of government, they become completely insignificant.

"Thank you for your concern, boss, but it's just that I don't have the time right now..."

"That's all easy to say. Letting you come back to pursue a master's and doctoral degree is just another way of putting it. You've already become a godfather-like figure in the music industry at such a young age. How many people at the school would dare to say they're teaching you? It's just that the necessary procedures have to be followed."

The principal said it very directly.

This precious son of his own family probably doesn't even realize how many music academies are now coveting him!

We must firmly bind him to the big ship of the Central Conservatory of Music.

The Central Conservatory of Music has no shortage of students, but with Song Dao's prestigious reputation, promising talents will definitely choose this place first!
Ultimately, his efforts to win him over were also driven by a sense of public duty.
"Our school is full of hidden talents; there are many outstanding people here. I'm just a primary school student," Song said modestly.

The principal waved his hand and said, "It's settled then. I'll have someone take care of those things for you. You don't need to worry about it. Just come back occasionally to give a lecture to the students, take the exam when it's time for the exams, and write a few decent papers. It's not difficult for you."

Now that you mention it, it really isn't that difficult.

At this moment, the principal glanced at Kong Xi, who was sitting obediently to the side, and after thinking for a moment, said, "Kong Xi, come along too. Let's do a master's degree first."

"Huh? Principal, can I, can I do it too?" Flip Cat hadn't expected that there would be something for him.

He was asking the principal, but his eyes were fixed on Song Dao.

“You’re already a well-known singer, you’re more than qualified.” The principal looked at Song and said, “You’re both teacher and student, and classmates, it’s quite a story, isn’t it?”

He's her man!

Song thought to himself, then smiled and said, "Yes, I think it's great."

Kong Xi immediately looked happy.

Finally, I can be on the same level as my master!
He stood up, bowed to the principal, and said, "Thank you, Principal!"

……

The auditorium of the Central Conservatory of Music was very lively.

Last year, many celebrities went to great lengths to get a chance to attend the school's graduation party, even resorting to illegal methods.

This is especially true this year.

Even many alumni of the Central Conservatory of Music, those singers who have some fame or are not so successful, want to come back to participate.

Too many people are submitting their resumes to the Fei Yang Group!

It's hard to see.

However, if I could run into Song Dao at my alma mater, the connection as an alumnus would naturally make it feel even closer.

Some big-name celebrities in the film and television industry, who have nothing to do lately, also want to join in the fun.

There's nothing we can do; other people "come out after much coaxing," while Song is "unapproachable despite much coaxing."

Especially with the huge success of "Monkey King," Song Dao, the CEO of Earth Pictures, who is destined to make a fortune, is no longer just a simple celebrity.

Want to see a billionaire sing for you on stage?
It's not that easy!

When Song Dao arrived here with Kong Xi, accompanied by a group of school leaders, he immediately spotted many "familiar faces".

He even spotted a strikingly beautiful and recognizable leading lady in film and television!
Han Ling!

This young actress made a surprisingly low-key appearance at the event.

I have no idea how she managed to sneak in.

Wearing a baseball cap and dressed in a summery spring-style sporty casual outfit, Han Ling blended in with a group of college students and was almost indistinguishable from them.

If she hadn't stood up to greet Song Dao, even many students in the auditorium who were waiting for Song Dao wouldn't have noticed!

"Hello, Teacher Song!"

When Song Dao finally appeared, Han Ling stood up from the crowd in the middle and waved generously.

"Holy crap, Han Ling?"

"No, when did she arrive?"

"My god, isn't that Han Ling? She's from a film academy, and she's actually sneaking around here to chase after celebrities?"

"Hahaha, this is hilarious! The Best Actress is chasing after the King of Singers!"

"Our senior deserves it!"

The group of graduates looked both amazed and excited.

It's mainly excitement.

There are quite a few celebrities and big names appearing here today in various ways.

However, most of them were "invited" in through the school leadership and then placed in the front row.

This can actually be considered a kind of network of connections.

It's truly absurd that someone like Han Ling, a genuine top-tier actress, "sneaked" in through some unknown connection.

Song Dao was slightly taken aback when he saw Han Ling. He greeted the school leaders around him and walked over with a smile.

Kong Xi blinked and glanced at Han Ling, who was standing in the middle of the auditorium audience area, smiling like a little fool.

After greeting the school leaders, he calmly went to find Chen Meng and Xiang Rui.

As Song walked along, a group of graduates looked at this senior who had become a legend with burning eyes.

"Senior!"

Hello, Teacher Song!

"Hello, senior!"

Song Dao nodded in greeting, then looked at Han Ling, who was slowly moving out from the middle, and asked, "Why did you come over?"

"I'm a fan!" Han Ling revealed a set of neat, white teeth, her eyes crinkling as she looked at Song Dao.

Song Dao was somewhat speechless: "Our principal saw you too and asked you to sit in the front row."

"Oh, no, no," Han Ling quickly refused. "I sneaked in with the kids, so I won't trouble the leaders."

As she spoke, she pointed to the two girls from the Central Conservatory of Music who had followed her. They were both very pretty and clearly not from ordinary families.

The two girls exclaimed excitedly in unison, "Hello, senior!"

"Hello!" Song Dao nodded and greeted them.

"I sent you a carrier pigeon message, you probably didn't see it," Han Ling said with a smile, then added, "Go ahead and get busy, I'm waiting to hear your song!"

"I wasn't looking at my phone just now," Song said.

"Okay, it's alright. You go ahead and get busy. We'll talk later."

Han Ling didn't say much in front of everyone.

She had always wanted to have a deeper conversation with Teacher Song.

This includes, but is not limited to, eating and drinking tea together. We're both usually busy and can only occasionally send messages via carrier pigeon. When will we ever become true friends?

She has always had a good reputation in the industry, rarely has any scandals, and has never lacked resources.

But he genuinely wanted to cooperate with Song.

Especially now.

When news of the "Lurking" project suddenly broke in the industry, she was envious for a long time.

Zhao Xue is just a TV personality; she's way more suitable!

But this thought can only be kept in one's heart.

This girl is quite tenacious. If it doesn't work this time, then she'll try next time. She'll take the initiative whenever she has the chance.

Sooner or later I'll be able to board Teacher Song's big ship!

……

Song Dao didn't exchange pleasantries with Han Ling for long before being invited to the stage to write calligraphy.

This year's graduation party was noticeably on a much higher level than in previous years.

Presumably spurred on by the graduation party at Hong Kong University, a crane camera was also set up at the scene.

Although they still maintain their own modesty and won't apply this kind of activity to the commercial field, it shouldn't be a problem to post some live high-definition videos on short video platforms like AV and WoShow, right?
Bai Yue, like a nobody, quietly waited to the side with her backpack on.

She has just "learned" something new again.

From now on, I'll have to carry the boss's seal with me at all times!
When Song arrived on the stage, he picked up a brush and wrote eight large characters on the long table that had been prepared!
I wrote "Cultivating Virtue and Investigating Things" at Hong Kong University, and I doubled it when I returned to my alma mater, which makes perfect sense.

Song Dao's inscription for his alma mater reads "Upholding Morality," "Extensive Learning," "Refined Skills," and "Practical Application." After writing the inscription and using the seal, a student in charge of the evening's event carefully picked it up to show everyone.

There was thunderous applause.

The school leaders were very satisfied.

It has to be your own child!
These eight characters can also serve as the school motto.

Even in a few more years, when Song gets older and his status rises higher.

All of them can completely replace the original...

……

When it comes to these kinds of cultural and artistic activities, you have to look to art schools.

Although Hong Kong University is quite good in arts and culture, it still lags far behind the Central Conservatory of Music.

To put it simply, no matter how good the stage or how advanced the equipment, it's still obvious that it's a "student gala".

The latter, from the stage and sound system to the hosts, performers, and even the overall coordination by the director, has lost its naivety and is more like a very mature gala!

Especially in the last two years, with the emergence of the "Feiyang Group," this change has become increasingly apparent.

It's no exaggeration to say that Song Dao's appearance strongly inspired the students of the Central Conservatory of Music to pursue music.

Overall performance is much better than before!

One of the boys who performed at the beginning of the show gave Song a big surprise.

Her voice is clean and clear, and her high notes are especially impressive!
This guy is actually singing Song Dao's Cantonese version of "A Man Should Be Self-Reliant"!
The moment the prelude began, a low gasp of surprise rippled through the audience.

That young man is very brave!

Song was also somewhat surprised.

If he didn't possess a golden voice and top-notch singing skills, he would almost never dare to touch the songs of the Great Demon King from another time and space.

The junior student sang surprisingly well in his subsequent performance!

This is a very talented singer.

Just like Zhong Yutong, she was born with a beautiful voice!

After the song was finished, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

While clapping, Song couldn't help but ask Yin Hong beside him.

"Professor Yin, is this one of our senior students?"

Yin Hong smiled and nodded: "Yes, he's a very talented kid named Chen Yu, but I've never heard him try this style of song before. I also think it's quite amazing!"

After thinking about it, Song understood that not all students are so active during their time at school.

And they may not necessarily try every style of song.

All I can say is that the Central Conservatory of Music has too many promising talents!
As Yin Hong spoke, he looked at Song Dao with a smile and asked, "You've taken a liking to him?"

Song nodded: "This is pretty good. Fei Yang doesn't lack female singers now, but it has a few male singers."

Yin Hongxin said, "Is that a little too little?"
Even many of his colleagues couldn't help but tease Song Dao privately, saying that their precious son had led a group of women.

From pop diva Lin Fei to somersault cat Kong Xi, and then Sun Meiqi, Zhong Yutong, Xue Lin, Chen Meng, Xiang Rui...

Among the older generation are even legendary figures like Xie Xiaofeng, who is considered a grandmother, and mid-career stars like Qiu Xinyao, Jiang Ying, Shi Yuyan, and Hou Tianwei, who are top-tier actresses.

There are only a pitiful handful of male singers: Hu Wei, Leng Suning, Zhang Huan, and Bi Xuefeng.

People like Tan Lin, Fang Zexi, and Yao Guohua can at most be considered peripheral members.

It's practically a case of yin dominating yang.

Strictly speaking, neither Zhang Huan nor Bi Xuefeng can be considered core members of the Fei Yang faction.

“I wanted to say that before, but I thought you might have your own plans and arrangements, so I didn’t bring it up,” Yin Hong said with a smile.

However, Song Dao felt that Teacher Yin's words seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm.

Unfortunately there is no evidence.

The principal, who was standing nearby, overheard the two talking and said, "If you have any students you're optimistic about, just tell us!"

"Let's talk later," Song said.

“Okay, I’ll have someone tell him.” Yin Hong picked up his phone and sent a message.

Song Dao also took the opportunity to pick up his phone and glance at it, and found that Han Ling had indeed sent him a message earlier.

She said she snuck in with two girlfriends, waiting to hear him sing.

But just now, this girl sent another message: Teacher Song, after the event is over, why don't you invite Kong Xi and the others to have a late-night snack together?

After thinking about it, he didn't refuse.

Not to mention that she is a big star, having won two Best Actress awards at a young age.

Among the post-2000s actresses, she holds a unique and unparalleled position.

Given this proactive approach to making friends, it's not appropriate to remain silent.

After this is over, I'll let my two girlfriends know and we can go out for a late-night snack together. It's not a bad idea.

She said she wouldn't date or get married, but without realizing it, Song felt herself falling into that gentle embrace.

There's nothing we can do about it; those two goddesses, which man wouldn't be smitten?

After replying to Han Ling with "Okay, see you later," she resumed watching the gala intently.

Until Xiang Rui, Leng Suning, Kong Xi and others took the stage, to put it simply, they were all excellent!

But there's only one person as outstanding as Chen Yu.

The problem with these things is comparison. As professional students, they all seem very impressive when they participate in relatively low-level commercial performances.

But when they actually got on the same stage, they were all completely silent.

The difference is obvious!
Then Song went on stage and, just like at Hong Kong University, sang "Friends".

The same song brought tears to the eyes of a group of younger students, mainly male students.

The whole audience sang together.

Then, he led the campus band and sang "No More Hesitation," a song that had just been released two days prior.

That's the good thing about music academies; when a new song comes out, they learn it very quickly.

This time, however, it was Song Dao who sang alone.

The energetic song ignited the atmosphere throughout the venue.

After finishing the song and preparing to leave the stage, the audience, who had completely ignited the atmosphere, frantically tried to persuade him to stay.

A group of college students about to enter society, along with entertainment industry stars who had "sneaked in," including Han Ling, who was hidden among the students and still received many camera shots throughout the night, all stood up.

They shouted for an encore.

Tsk, another mini-concert.

The two hosts also came out to "try to keep him."

"Teacher Song, senior, please wait a moment. Look how enthusiastic your juniors are!" the male host said with a clear voice and a smile.

"Yes, I see that many celebrities have come today. Sister Han Ling came especially for you!" The female host looked at Song Dao with starry eyes. "Senior, you sang two songs at Hong Kong University a couple of days ago. Now that you're back at your alma mater, shouldn't you sing one more?"

"That's right, after all, it's a rare opportunity to have a billionaire, the company's CEO, perform on stage!" the male host said.

The audience burst into laughter, followed by enthusiastic applause.

Even many teachers joined in the commotion.

Song Dao said somewhat helplessly into the microphone, "There's nothing I can do, it's my family's home."

The audience immediately erupted in cheers and enthusiastic applause.

Many leaders and professors expressed their feelings.

Looking back two years ago, when this young man quietly sang "Seeing Through Love, Seeing Through You" on this stage, no one could have imagined that in just two years, Song Dao would have grown to this extent.

Since there were no more performances, Song briefly explained the situation to the bands who hadn't yet packed up.

The drummer was given a beat, and a few guitarists played a simple chord.

Then someone brought him a chair and adjusted the height of the microphone.

Song Dao said into the microphone, "Before, in Hong Kong, I sang a new Cantonese song called 'No More Hesitation' and a Mandarin song called 'Friends'. In order to prevent you from being jealous and saying that I wrote a Cantonese song specifically for my friends in Hong Kong, I will sing a Cantonese song called 'Friends' on this stage today."

Having talent (or a cheat code) allows you to be this capricious.

Many people still think that the Cantonese version of "Friends" that Song Dao sang was the same as "A Man Should Be Self-reliant"—the same melody, but different lyrics.

When the intro started, everyone was stunned.

Not the same!

"The stars are moving, and we are on the same path. We were strangers, but our hearts began to draw closer. We treat each other with sincerity."

Life is like a dream, friends are like mist, true friends are hard to find, and through many storms, you have never backed down for me.

Although many people in the audience didn't understand Cantonese songs, the song's gentle melody, combined with Song Dao's superb singing skills, still brought the audience to a state of silence.

Song sang with great enthusiasm.

Actually, he had thought about singing this song when he was at Hong Kong University.

However, there is already a song called "No Longer Hesitating".

He also thought that after singing new songs outside, he would likely be chased by a group of younger students asking for more new songs when he returned home.

Since that's the case, let's just give it to them here.

The chorus of this song is even more beautiful; there's no melancholy or sadness, only mutual encouragement for the future.

"The distant evening stars, their light intimately connected to you and me, even if the road is paved with thorns, who understands me, easing the loneliness in my heart?"

They are all music students, and anyone who isn't completely ignorant can sense the emotions the singer wants to express from the melody.

When Song Dao sang it for the second time, many people in the audience turned on their phone flashlights and waved them gently as glow sticks.

There were also a dozen or so scattered Song Dynasty light-up signs...

The atmosphere became especially warm and cozy.

It completely dispelled the sorrow of parting.

Han Ling sat in the middle, just like everyone else, holding her phone with the flash on, and gently shaking it.

He looked at Song Dao on the stage with a somewhat dazed expression.

Teacher Song is so handsome!
like.

……

The event backend.

After shaking hands with the principal and other school leaders to say goodbye, we agreed to have a meal together at Teacher Yin's house another day.

Han Ling also came backstage and chatted with Kong Xi, Xiang Rui, and Leng Suning while waiting for Song to arrive.

Many students also came to her to ask for photos and autographs.

They all readily satisfied their requests.

Song Dao then followed Yin Hong and found the graduate named Chen Yu.

The other party was a little confused.

I haven't recovered from that huge surprise yet.

Actually.

He has his own ideas.

Who wouldn't want to go to the Fairy Tale of Fillon?

Whether it's a musical dream or for a future, joining the Fiyan Symphony Orchestra is basically half the battle won.

As long as you can win the favor of Senior Song, you're basically set!

First there was Kong Xi, then Chen Meng, Xiang Rui, and Leng Suning. These people are so popular now!

However, he is a bit shy and has a typical social anxiety disorder.

I hadn't submitted any resumes before, and I was waiting for this opportunity today.

She was also fantasizing that it would be great if her senior could take a liking to her.

I may have thought about it, but the moment I was actually told that Teacher Yin had personally sent me a message saying that a senior student had taken a liking to me, I felt a surge of excitement.

The overwhelming surprise left the introverted boy feeling somewhat overwhelmed.

"Senior... no, Teacher Song, hello, I'm your die-hard fan!"

Chen Yu mustered his courage and spoke.

“Don’t be nervous,” Yin Hong said with a smile. “Song Dao thinks you have great talent and wants to ask if you’d be interested in joining the Fei Yang Music.”

"Huh? Yes, yes!" Chen Yu replied without hesitation.

There were still many students backstage who hadn't left, and they were all looking at this student with envy.

It happened right under their noses.

Although it has only just begun, these people seem to have already envisioned this young man from a small town soaring to great heights.

Because their "godfather seniors" have already used the examples of Hu Wei, the flip cat girl Kong Xi, Xiang Rui and Leng Suning, and Chen Meng, a junior, to tell them: Follow me, and you'll become famous!
envy!

I'm really envious!
Song added Chen Yu's carrier pigeon and then asked him to exchange contact information with Bai Yue.

We've arranged to meet at the company in the next few days.

Then he asked if we wanted to go out for a late-night snack together.

Chen Yu politely declined.

He has social anxiety, but he's not stupid.

Actress Han Ling even chased her backstage to see her idol; how could someone as socially awkward as him dare to approach her?
After Song Dao and the others left, a group of people immediately surrounded him.

"congratulations!"

"Chen Yu, you're going to be rich!"

"That's awesome!"

"Your senior just called you, why didn't you go? It was such a great opportunity!"

"There's a reason why Old Chen isn't going; didn't you see Han Ling waiting there?"

"Hey guys, do you think Han Ling is pursuing our senior?"

"Is that even a question? When have you ever seen Han Ling be so proactive with a man?"

"Yeah, she doesn't even do any CP (couple pairing) promotions..."

The current state of netizens is such that no matter what they talk about, the conversation will definitely go off-topic within five sentences.

……

Various videos of the gala quickly went viral and became trending topics.

Countless people in the entertainment industry are speechless.

Song Dao is a natural trending topic magnet; anything related to him will trend on social media in no time and will most likely make headlines.

However, this time, the top trending topic was something people really wanted to see... a scandal.

#Han Ling and Song are suspected of being in a relationship#
There are so many photos from the graduation party.

There are photos of Song Dao going over to greet Han Ling, who was dressed as a pure and innocent college girl, and photos of Han Ling waiting backstage.

These photos do indeed reveal Han Ling's undisguised adoration for Song Dao.

This trending topic caused an uproar among netizens.

It's important to know that Han Ling's fame and status in the entertainment industry are in no way inferior to Lin Fei, the wildly popular diva.

Two top goddesses from different fields both have an unusual fondness for Song Dao.

Previously, Lin Fei had a longing look in her eyes when she looked at Song Dao, but now it's Han Ling who is gazing at Song Dao with affection.

Her youthful outfit was a particular plus.

She doesn't give off the impression of a powerful young actress at all; she's more like a little fangirl who secretly admires Song Dao.

"My God, this is incredible! Han Ling and Song Dao? They're actually connected?"

"There was no leak that this was the Central Conservatory of Music's graduation party. It seems that Brother Gou, who doesn't usually perform, just came back to his alma mater to show his support for free, and Han Ling followed him there!"

"It's fake, right? A lot of news these days is exaggerated. Just like looking at a photo from different angles, you can draw different conclusions. Han Ling wasn't the only celebrity going to the Central Conservatory of Music tonight. Someone must be deliberately hyping up these two for traffic."

"I have to say, these two really have great chemistry, especially since their ages are a good match!"

Faced with these comments from passersby, Han Ling, Lin Fei, and Fei Yang's fans were immediately displeased.

Han Ling has many male and female fans. The female fans are mostly okay; they think that if their idol were to really date, Song Dao, their ideal man, would be a good match.

But the male fans were a bit taken aback.

"Ling, get your act together! You're a movie queen, why would you go looking for Song, a singer?"

"Song Dao is always with Lin Fei, the queen of pop, and he's also very ambiguous with that goddess in the red dress. He also has a whole bunch of female apprentices around him. He's obviously a scumbag. Can you stay away from him?"

"Han Ling is pursuing Song Dao? Can you stop this nonsense? Song Dao is indeed impressive, but Han Ling is even more impressive, okay?"

"Han Ling is a top-tier movie star in the entertainment industry, while Song Dao is just a singer. The two are completely mismatched!"

Compared to Han Ling's excited fans, Lin Fei and Fei Yang's fans were also very unhappy.

"Can you please stop spreading rumors? What do you mean Han Ling and Song are a good age match? Here, show us the photos. Put Lin Fei and Han Ling's photos side by side, can you tell the age difference?"

"Sister Fei and Teacher Song are a couple. People from the film and television industry shouldn't try to associate themselves with them."

"That's hilarious. It's like my Dog Brother isn't good enough for Han Ling. What kind of beautiful women hasn't Dog Brother been surrounded by? What's so special about having an award-winning actress around him?"

……

At this moment, Song Dao, along with Han Ling, Kong Xi, Chen Meng, Xiang Rui, and Leng Suning, were at a private club that Han Ling had found, eating crayfish and drinking alcoholic beverages.

Han Ling didn't care at all when she saw the rumors about herself.

"Won't this cause trouble for Teacher Song?" she asked.

Song smiled and shook his head.

What could possibly be causing trouble?
He doesn't create a persona online, and he never manages a fan base. His two older sisters at most make a few jokes about it, but they're too lazy to even ask.

Moreover, this immense popularity brings Song Dao immense prestige!

He still needs to work hard to exchange those two pills as soon as possible.

Moreover, in this day and age, as long as it's not a malicious rumor that ruins someone's life, such as gossip or scandals, most netizens just watch it for fun.

Even among those who join in the online arguments, very few actually take it seriously.

To Song Dao's slight surprise, Han Ling's meal today wasn't simply for "idol worship".

Take a famous actress as an example. She doesn't have that much free time. Not only did she go to the school to watch a graduation performance, but she also specially invited him to dinner.

"Mr. Song, I'd like to transfer my studio to Earth Pictures. What do you think?"

Kong Xi, Chen Meng, Xiang Rui, and Leng Suning were all slightly taken aback.

Bai Yue, who had only taken a few bites before leaving the table, was also somewhat surprised.

Song Dao looked at her: "You and Lao Qin are doing quite well at Tianxi, aren't you?"

Despite his young age, Han Ling has already achieved both fame and fortune.

Furthermore, the partnership with Tianxi offers a high degree of freedom.

Even if she doesn't come, it won't affect the cooperation with Earth Pictures.

Just like Lao Qin, he played the male lead in two consecutive TV series and movies produced by Earth Pictures.

"And you don't lack resources, do you?" Song Dao added.

Han Ling smiled slightly: "Some things are hard to say. Teacher Song, just take it as me being more optimistic about the future of Earth Pictures!"

Song could glean something else from her words, probably because it was inconvenient with so many people around.

He immediately nodded and said, "If you're willing to come, I'd definitely welcome you!"

Kong Xi puffed out her cheeks slightly and lowered her head to drink her beverage.

Well, here comes another little devil!

No, it should be a great demon!
She's an award-winning actress!

She's coming to Earth Pictures. In the film industry, Zhao Xue, the current "number one actress," definitely can't compete with her!
Poor Xiaoxue, her house is about to be robbed.

However, since Sister Yan and Sister Fei didn't care, she naturally didn't want to get involved in these things either.

If I can be a good wife, I will; if not, I'll just be a well-behaved little kitten.

Mind your own business; that's the key to happiness.

Seeing Song Dao nod in agreement, Han Ling was overjoyed. He picked up his wine glass and downed half of it in one gulp!

……

Qin Garden.

In Song's hidden bedroom on a higher floor.

Two older sisters, dressed in sexy pajamas, are reading gossip.

"Tsk tsk, the power of an award-winning actress is truly something else. Even Teacher Song's new song couldn't make the headlines."

The mature woman looked at the comments in the comment section, arguing with some people using her alternate account while chatting with Lin Fei beside her.

"Definitely, especially since Han Ling has neither promoted any romantic pairings nor had any scandals in recent years. This obvious pursuit will definitely generate a lot of buzz," Lin Fei said calmly.

"Does she have a new movie coming out soon?" Yan Yu asked.

"I haven't heard of it, probably not. It's just that she wants to pursue Teacher Song," Lin Fei recalled Xiao Bai telling her during the Chinese New Year, "Do you remember that time during the Chinese New Year..."

"Oh, oh, I remember now. I was angry back then and wanted to drive Xiaobai away. It seems I've been harboring ill intentions for a long time!" Yan Yu suddenly realized.

"Well, it seems like Teacher Song isn't very interested in her," Lin Fei said, somewhat uncertainly.

"Teacher Song still has principles!" The mature woman agreed.

If we really had no principles, this 1,000-square-meter house in Qinyuan would be uninhabitable right now.

As the two were chatting, Song Dao pushed the door open and came in.

"Huh? So early?" Yan Yu glanced at her phone and was surprised to find that it was only a little past eleven.

Lin Fei also looked up.

"Yeah, I just grabbed a quick late-night snack. Nothing much to do, so I came back early to hang out with you guys," Song said.

Yan Yu said, "Didn't I tell you to go and keep Kong Xi company?"

When Song Dao "reported" in the group chat that evening, she and Lin Fei told her to have Teacher Song go to the Flip Cat's place today.

The little girl is so well-behaved and sensible, it's no big deal to share some with her.

The main problem is that Yan Yu got her period, and the superstar sister felt she couldn't handle it alone.

Why not let Teacher Song go and prey on younger girls?

“Chen Meng is going to sleep at her place. By the way, Han Ling wants to sign her studio to Earth Pictures.” Song Dao took the pajamas that Yan Yu handed him as he got out of bed and said this while changing.

"Huh? She wants to sign over? Did she have a falling out with Tianxi? Or is she going all out to win you over?" Yan Yu was somewhat surprised.

"There must be some friction between them and Tianxi that the outside world doesn't know about," Song said, somewhat uncertainly.

He didn't answer the question of whether or not he would pursue it.

“That’s perfectly normal!” Lin Fei said lazily. “Whether it’s the person or the future prospects, Teacher Song is clearly much better than Tianhao. It’s not surprising that she wants to sign her, but…”

She looked at Song Dao and asked, "What will happen to Zhao Xue if she comes over?"

Earth Pictures is still a small company. Although it became a highly profitable company because of a single film, it is still far behind companies like Time Pictures and Starlight Pictures.

Putting everything else aside, the immense popularity of "The Monkey King" has undoubtedly made the family of three a fortune, and Era and Starlight Cinemas, which own the theater chains, have also benefited from it.

Is this why they couldn't handle Song Dao, so they tried someone else?
Even award-winning actors and actresses have to bow and scrape before such a behemoth.

Therefore, both women were able to quickly understand Han Ling's purpose in wanting to sign them.

While Tianxi offers freedom, it still appears too weak compared to those large companies.

When Xingguang targeted Zhao Xue before, Tianxi almost turned on their own star performer, Lao Qin.
Collecting dirt on someone behind their back is really not a good thing.

The problem is, Professor Song has to take care of his students, Fei Yang Le Zhang, on one hand, and on the other hand, he has the animation business, which has become a major undertaking, plus Earth Pictures... Can he really manage to handle it all?

Song Dao said, "Zhao Xue is fine. She's currently filming 'Lurking,' and she'll be doing plenty of new dramas as well."

He continued, "By the way, I also found a very talented junior at the Central Conservatory of Music tonight. He has exceptional talent, and I plan to sign him to Fei Yang Music."

The two girls: “…”

Lin Fei looked at him: "Won't you get too tired?"

Song Dao smiled and shook his head: "Writing songs is very simple, it hardly takes up much time; for animation, I just provide the script; for film and television, it's the same, just find suitable directors and actors."

The two thought about it and agreed that it made sense.

For many people, doing even one thing well is not easy, but for the genius teacher Song, it seems to be not that difficult at all.

"I plan to talk to Kang Peng again tomorrow. Hu Wei and Wang Lu's wedding is in a few days. There's been a lot going on lately."

Lin Fei hummed in agreement and said, "Anyway, don't overwork yourself. Take it one project at a time and don't rush."

She wasn't afraid that Teacher Song would lose money, because the income her family of three could earn from this was enough to last them several lifetimes, even if they did nothing else.

I'm afraid Song is too career-driven and will ruin his health at such a young age.

That's something that no amount of money can buy back.

"Don't worry, I know it."

……

The next day, the trending topic of Han Ling and Song Dao being suspected of being in a relationship remained at the top of the internet search rankings.

Because someone has provided entirely new "evidence".

These are some photos taken last night when Song Dao and his group left the Central Conservatory of Music and went to a private club for a late-night snack.

There weren't any inside the clubhouse, but you could see photos of the departure and disembarkation.

People who create scandals are always good at taking things out of context.

The photo only shows that Song Dao and Han Ling were riding in the same car.

Kong Xi, Chen Meng, Xiang Rui, and Leng Suning, all of whom are currently very famous singers, were not chosen.

Song Dao was completely unconcerned about this.

Even though some extreme fans of both sides attacked each other, this incident did not have a significant impact on the two individuals.

Chen Yu arrived in the morning, and Bai Yue showed him around Fei Yang Music and Jing Ting Music before they went to sign a contract.

At this moment, Song was chatting with Kang Peng.

"I was so confident before, but now I realize that it's still too difficult to succeed with just my parents' connections in the industry!"

Kang Peng's tone was somewhat bitter.

Song Dao didn't stand on ceremony with him and said directly, "How about I take over your company, and you come over and become a vice president first? You and Sun Zhe can each manage a section, how about that?"

Kang Peng was not surprised; in fact, he had first hinted at this to Song Dao.

Sun Zhe is a very capable person, but he is not bad either, especially his many connections in the industry, which Sun Zhe cannot match.

“I’m sure I have no problem. I’ve discussed it with my mom, and she thinks it’s a good idea,” Kang Peng said. “My little company isn’t worth much. It’s just some equipment. You don’t need to pay a high price. Just pay the current value of the equipment. My team and I can just merge it in.”

Song shook his head: "Wouldn't you be at a huge loss?"

Kang Peng said, "I think we've made a huge profit!"

He was well aware that he was indeed incurring some losses at the moment. Although his company was not large, it had two very mature teams.

It's normal to have a premium when you're being acquired.

However, in the long run, being able to board this large ship of the Song Dynasty definitely offers a very broad future.

Clinging to the coattails of a super awesome old classmate is definitely a million times better than trying to make it on your own!
His father disagreed when he found out about this.

It has a certain air of lofty self-righteousness, like "a great man need not worry about not having a wife."

However, his mother shared his viewpoint—if you're not that capable, don't have such high aspirations!

The matter was quickly settled, and Kang Peng was very willing to join in and fight alongside him.

Song Dao sought out Sun Zhe and asked him to handle this not-so-large acquisition case.

Song Dao didn't hide his relationship with Kang Peng from Sun Zhe.

Some things are better planned for in advance.

If the company only has one vice president, Sun Zhe, without any checks and balances, it is not a good thing.

With Kang Peng added, there is not only a check and balance between them, but it also keeps Lao Sun alert at all times.

……

June 28th.

It has been eighteen days since "Monkey King" was released.

With a daily bombardment of 500 million, it is only one step away from creating a 10 billion mark in the history of Chinese cinema!
this day.

It was also Hu Wei's wedding.

(End of this chapter)