Entertainment: A whirlwind marriage with a fairy-like mother at the start!

The online buzz directly translated into real viewership ratings.

The TV series "Summer's Desire" is incredibly popular.

This brought Tang Yan's name into the public eye.

The underground parking garage of a TV station in Beijing.

Inside a black Buick GL8 minivan.

Yang Mi leaned back in her chair, holding a hot water bottle in her hands.

She had just finished recording an indoor variety show, standing for five hours straight, and her calves were cramping.

The car's in-car TV was broadcasting entertainment news.

In the picture, Tang Yan is wearing a haute couture gown and is surrounded by media with cameras and microphones, smiling sweetly.

"Salted Fish Entertainment is heavily promoting newcomer Tang Yan, who has risen to become a popular young actress with her role as Xia Tianmei..."

The mechanical voice of the news broadcast echoed in the carriage.

Yang Mi stared at the screen.

have to say.

She almost signed with Saltyfish Entertainment back then.

If she signs the contract, will she get the role in this drama?

Yang's mother sat down next to her and handed her a glass of warm water.

"What are you looking at? Stop looking."

"This show is a melodramatic and ridiculous drama; it became popular quickly but also faded away just as fast."

"Our plans at Rongxinda are progressing steadily. Look at your schedule this week: three variety shows, two magazine covers, and a shampoo endorsement."

"This is a resource that many newcomers would kill for."

Yang Mi took the water glass and took a small sip.

The warm water flowed down my throat, relieving some of my fatigue.

"Mom, I understand."

"I'm doing fine now."

She looked away from the screen and gazed out the window at the gray underground parking garage.

She also has traffic.

The constant stream of announcements every day is the best proof.

No matter how powerful Xianyu Entertainment is, or how good Yu Le is at promoting people, they can't possibly monopolize all the resources in the entertainment industry.

She, Yang Mi, would never admit defeat.

......

Mid-February.

The wind in Beijing still stings your face.

Salty Fish Entertainment Headquarters Building.

The office door was pushed open with a bang.

A man with messy hair and dragging a huge silver suitcase rushed in.

"Boss! I'm back!"

Yu Le's hand trembled.

He put the cup on the table and spoke irritably.

"Did you flee back from war?"

"Don't you know how to knock?"

Xue Zhiqian flung his suitcase aside.

He rested his hands on the desk, his eyes shining.

"Boss! I miss you so much!"

"I read the news about your Hollywood dominance every day!"

"I listened to that English song by Sissi on repeat for a whole month!"

"I even dream about singing in the company's recording studio!"

Yu Le leaned back, creating some distance between herself and this lunatic.

"stop."

"Too much flattery."

"Go find your brother Lei to record a song!"

The two arrived at the recording studio.

"Stone Bro!"

"I, Hu Hansan, am back!"

Chang Shilei was startled by the sudden loud voice.

With a flick of his mouse, a newly repaired waveform was cut in half.

Chang Shilei pushed up his glasses and turned to look at the man with messy hair.

He stood up somewhat awkwardly, rubbing his hand against the hem of his hoodie a couple of times.

"You...you're back."

Chang Shilei is not very good at dealing with this kind of extremely extroverted social terrorist.

Xue Zhiqian didn't even bother with his suitcase and rushed over to give Chang Shilei a bear hug.

"Brother, I've missed you so much!"

"The boss told me to come and record a song with you, let's get started right away!"

"I can't wait to make the Chinese music scene feel my impact!"

Chang Shilei was being choked so tightly he could barely breathe.

Yu Le took out two A4 sheets of paper from the side and casually threw them on the table.

"The kind of shock you're looking for."

Xue Zhiqian's eyes lit up instantly.

He grabbed the two pieces of paper.

Chang Shilei quickly followed.

The first piece of paper had three large characters written on it.

"beginner".

Chang Shilei's eyes widened after just one glance at the direction of the musical staff.

"This arrangement structure..."

"The verses are extremely subdued, while the chorus explodes outwards, and it uses a lot of synthesizers and heavy bass."

"This is completely different from your previous pop ballads."

Chang Shilei became more and more excited as he watched, his fingers unconsciously tapping out a rhythm in the air.

Xue Zhiqian looked at the lyrics and muttered to himself.

"Like ocean waves crashing against a hill."

"Like a beginner trying to be a hero."

He suddenly raised his head and looked at Yu Le.

"Boss, this song is amazing!"

"If this happened at a concert, I'd flip the stage!"

Yu Le calmly took a sip of water:

"Don't rush to overturn the stage."

"Take a look at the one below."

Xue Zhiqian quickly flipped to the second sheet of paper.

Song title: "The Actor".

Chang Shilei's gaze also fell down.

Xue Zhiqian was stunned after only glancing at the first line of lyrics.

Keep it simple, keep your way of speaking simple.

"Please omit the progressive emotions; you're not an actor, so don't design those plots."

Xue Zhiqian's breath caught in his throat.

This wording is too straightforward.

It was so blunt, like a knife, that it precisely pierced the heart of everyone who had compromised in their relationships.

He looked down.

"I should play along with your act and pretend I don't see it."

"Forcing the person who loves you most to perform an impromptu act."

"When did we start to lower our standards?"

"Adapt to the changing times and watch those clumsy performances."

Xue Zhiqian's eyes instantly reddened.

He is an extremely sentimental person.

The song "Serious Snow" was his own resentment, which he uttered while frozen in the snow.

This song, "The Actor," is just too painful.

It's too cruel.

How could the boss write such heartbreaking lyrics?

Xue Zhiqian held the paper in both hands, his hands trembling.

He turned around abruptly and looked at Yu Le, who was sitting on the sofa drinking water.

"Boss!"

"Did you date eight hundred girlfriends behind my back, and get dumped eight hundred times?"

"Otherwise, how could you have written such words!"

Yu Le almost spat out the goji berries in her mouth.

He rolled his eyes at Xue Zhiqian, clearly annoyed.

"Is your brain filled with mush?"

"Songwriting relies on empathy and observation skills."

Yu Le closed the thermos and stood up.

"These two songs, plus your own song, 'Serious Snow'."

"Let's put together an EP."

"The title is 'Beginner'."

"Chang Shilei, you'll be in charge of arranging and recording for him."

Chang Shilei nodded vigorously.

"Don't worry, Mr. Yu. Leave these songs to me, and I will definitely produce them with the highest quality."

Yu Le patted Chang Shilei on the shoulder.

"No need to rush, slow and steady wins the race."

"I want the best."

Xue Zhiqian immediately stood at attention and made an exaggerated salute.

"Mission accomplished!"

"Boss, I'm going to warm up my voice right now!"

Yu Le ignored this clown, pushed open the door, and went out.

Only Chang Shilei and Xue Zhiqian remained in the recording studio.

Chang Shilei sat back down at the console and opened the music production software.

"Old Xue, let's start with 'The Actor'."

"I plan to use the simplest piano and string accompaniment for this song."

"Make your voice stand out."

Xue Zhiqian pushed his suitcase to the corner and took off his coat.

He walked into the recording studio and put on his monitoring headphones.

"Come on, Stone Bro."

"I'm prepared to be completely tormented by this song."

Chang Shilei pushed the clipper.

"Try singing the chorus once first."

Xue Zhiqian closed his eyes and composed himself.

"I should play along and pretend I didn't see it—"

The sound echoed in the empty recording studio.