Huayu 97: The Beginning of a Marriage Fraudulently

"Hello everyone, have you heard any good songs lately?"

After Chen Siyuan arrived at Enlight Media the next day, he began working on Liu Yifei's first album.

Chen Siyuan does have some classic songs in his memory, but converting them is a troublesome matter.

So it's best if there are good songs available right now.

Given Enlight Media's standing in the industry, it receives numerous submissions from songwriters every day.

"Mr. Chen, are you preparing a song for Liu Yifei?"

"Yes, after the release of 'Little Dimples,' the response was good. With the support of 'Welcome to Beijing,' it's necessary to make an album for Xixi."

Chen Siyuan was very approachable and naturally sat down with the editors who were reviewing the work.

"Mr. Chen, we've received quite a few songs, but the quality is just so-so; they're all low-quality pop songs."

"Mr. Chen, why don't you come up with some more creative ideas and we'll write them ourselves?"

"Yes, just like 'Little Dimples'!"

The editors at Enlight Media are also very talented; they worked overnight to produce the last piece, "Little Dimples."

This is something they are very proud of.

Chen Siyuan laughed too, realizing that after all this time he still had to be a porter of nature.

There's a reason why Farmer's Three Punches has been able to grow into a large and powerful enterprise.

Nature's transporters are the strongest!

After all the twists and turns, we still have to move things.

Chen Siyuan did not refuse. After thinking for a moment, he described some songs from his memory and their general details.

It's basically just a set topic for an essay.

Theme, keywords, creative direction for lyrics and music...

The first assigned essay topic was "The Direction of Light," which required writing a song based on Liu Yifei's rendition of "Chang Ge Xing" to express an indomitable spirit in adversity and to find light in darkness.

What is tailor-made? This is tailor-made!

After Chen Siyuan posed the question, the editors immediately began brainstorming.

Having written "Little Dimples" in one night, their Ren and Du meridians have been opened.

Chen Siyuan only got started, and they continued smoothly.

He quickly entered a state of complete absorption.

Seeing this, Chen Siyuan also quietly left.

Chen Siyuan saw Wang Changtian as soon as he stepped out.

"Are you getting ready to make an album for Sissi?"

As longtime partners, they still have a good understanding, and Wang Changtian actually saw right through it.

Chen Siyuan smiled and nodded, "There haven't been any good movie scripts lately, so releasing an album wouldn't be bad."

"It's not just that we don't have good movie scripts, we don't have good songs either!"

Wang Changtian shook his head.

"So they're writing their own songs!"

Wang Changtian's eyes lit up. "Your assigned essay topic?"

The story of those editors writing "Little Dimples" in one night last time spread throughout the company.

Chen Siyuan nodded, "Let them first create a song called 'The Direction of Light' for Xixi based on 'The Long Ballad'."

Wang Changtian was taken aback. "Old Chen, you really don't follow the usual path. How long has it been since 'The Long Ballad' finished airing, and you're only now getting them to create the theme song?"

"I didn't know they had this ability before, but it's okay. If they do it well, they might even be able to boost the number of episodes of 'The Long Ballad'!"

Chen Siyuan looked completely indifferent.

Originally, "The Direction of Light" was the theme song of "The Long Ballad".

Chen Siyuan released "Chang Ge Xing" ahead of schedule, but the theme song was just a random, similar one chosen at the time.

Now that we're doing a second creation, it can be considered a complete success.

"How about I ask those big names in songwriting and composition in the industry to write a song?"

Wang Changtian also wanted to do his part.

However, Chen Siyuan refused.

The birth of a classic is either the result of perfect timing, favorable location, or harmonious circumstances.

Or it could be a flash of inspiration from a songwriter.

Either way, it's something that can only be encountered by chance and cannot be sought after.

Even the songs that Na Ying and Sun Yue received were of varying quality.

Good songs are hard to come by.

That's why when singers release albums, they usually only have one or two hit singles that are truly successful; the rest are just filler tracks.

Chen Siyuan also wanted to produce an album full of hit songs, but it would be quite difficult.

Although Liu Yifei has a talent for singing, it can't compare to her talent for performing.

Not all songs are suitable for Liu Yifei.

Wang Changtian was rejected by Chen Siyuan.

However, he still called several songwriters he knew.

As a result, they are all still in debt, and songwriting is not something that can be done overnight.

Wang Changtian made several phone calls, but the result was the same, so he gave up.

Instead, they went to the editors who were writing songs and reviewing them.

There is only one goal.

They were encouraged to complete Chen Siyuan's request.

The month-end bonus will be substantial!
The editors who reviewed the papers cheered; who would complain about getting more money?

For the next few days, Chen Siyuan focused on writing songs with the editors who were reviewing the work.

"The Direction of Light" has been completed, and it may differ somewhat from the original version. Chen Siyuan doesn't remember it very well either, since it wasn't a very popular song.

Chen Siyuan listened to the demo and felt the same way.

It's settled then.

Chen Siyuan's second assigned essay was "A Little Happiness," which can be considered a sister piece to Liu Yifei's "Little Dimples."

When this song was being created, the editors and reviewers were even more adept at their work.

It's a sister piece to "Little Dimples"!

Under Chen Siyuan's songwriting guidance, "A Little Happiness" is still a good song and is in the same vein as "Little Dimples," but it has quite a few differences from the original version.

Of course, the version of "A Little Happiness" starring Liu Yifei is the original version!
With the two songs completed, Liu Yifei began practicing them.

Teacher Li, who taught Liu Yifei to sing "Welcome to Beijing," was invited back again to provide guidance on singing.

"Thank you for your help, Teacher Li."

Liu Yifei remains well-behaved and sensible.

Teacher Li was also very pleased to see Liu Yifei like this.

"What trouble or not, I like you, kid!"

Teacher Li treats Liu Yifei like her own granddaughter.

Neither "The Direction of Light" nor "A Little Happiness" are particularly difficult songs.

Although Liu Yifei is not a professional singer, she has no problem singing pop songs.

With Teacher Li's guidance, Liu Yifei quickly mastered the singing techniques for these two songs.

"Sisi, I'd like to take you as my apprentice. Would you be willing?"

Teacher Li grew increasingly fond of Liu Yifei and even proposed to take her as his apprentice.

Seeing this, Liu Yifei naturally wouldn't refuse, and asked with delight, "Teacher, shall we have some kind of ceremony?"

Teacher Li shook her head and said with a smile, "No need for that. I'll just take you for a walk when I have some time."

"Thank you, teacher! Is there anything I need to prepare?"

"No need to prepare anything, they are all old friends, just let them meet."

Teacher Li's old friends are no ordinary people either; they are all artists.

Liu Yifei was also somewhat looking forward to it.

(End of this chapter)