Huayu: From the Era of Ringtones to Becoming a Legend

Qiu Jian realized his mistake after speaking and quickly offered an embarrassed explanation:

"Um, what I mean is, songs of this professional level are usually created through teamwork!"

Lu Jiuge looked up, not angry, and nodded sincerely:

"I wrote all the lyrics and composed the music for this song myself, with the final arrangement and mixing assisted by Mr. Liu Sixi from the company!"

This song can be considered Lu Jiuge's first true work after her rebirth.

Although it wasn't original, it wasn't redeemed from the system either. Instead, it was something I polished and recorded myself based on my memories from my past life, which is why I spoke with great confidence.

Upon hearing Lu Jiuge's words, Liu Feng asked in surprise:

"Is Lao Liu now employed by your company? Wasn't he the one who hated working for others the most?"

Lu Jiuge was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening.

Liu Feng is the vice dean of the Central Conservatory of Music, and Liu Sixi was also a professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, so it makes sense that the two know each other.

"Mr. Liu isn't at work; he's now a shareholder of Qianxing Entertainment and also my music arrangement teacher!"

Upon hearing this explanation, Liu Feng suddenly understood and exclaimed:

"So your Qianxing Company has Lao Liu in charge, no wonder you dare to challenge Luo Zhiqiang so directly!"

"It's an honor to have Mr. Liu come out of retirement, and it's also a great opportunity for Qianxing Entertainment to raise funds!"

After giving a reply, Lu Jiuge lowered her head and spent another five or six minutes writing out the simplified musical score of the Zhenguan Song, which she then handed to Li Huizhen.

Taking the sheet music, Li Huizhen glanced at Lu Jiuge, then looked at Su Jianghe:

"I've already familiarized myself with the song twice. In order not to delay everyone's meal, shall I try singing it now?"

Su Jianghe nodded:

"Go sing! There are no outsiders here today, so it's not shameful if you don't perform well!"

That's what he said, but it was clear that Su Jianghe had a lot of confidence in Li Huizhen, and his face was filled with pride.

After receiving Su Jianghe's nod, Li Huizhen took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and prepared herself for a few seconds.

When she opened her eyes again, her whole demeanor had calmed down.

"Beside the sunken ship... a thousand sails pass by."

With just one sentence, Wu Ziming's eyes widened.

Lu Jiuge was also startled.

When Li Huizhen sang this song, it was even more stunning than the original lead singer Zhang Lanlan.

When she sang "Before the withered tree, ten thousand trees bloom in spring," she perfectly captured the resilience of hope shining through in the face of adversity.

When the line "All the heroes of the world are now within my grasp" is uttered, the profound sense of loneliness is vividly and exquisitely revealed.

After the a cappella performance ended, the private room fell silent once more.

"good!"

A little over a minute later, Liu Feng was the first to applaud, his face showing undisguised admiration:

"Huizhen, you haven't lost your voice these past few years; in fact, it's become even more captivating. These kinds of songs, with their historical depth, need your voice, full of stories, to carry them!"

Qiu Jian nodded as well:

"You have excellent vocal control and your emotional delivery is spot-on. Xiao Lu is right, you're definitely suited for this song!"

Su Jianghe wore a relieved smile, but he did not speak.

With the endorsement of two bigwigs, Liu Feng and Qiu Jian, Su Jianghe no longer needs to speak up for Li Huizhen.

Wu Ziming slapped his thigh and exclaimed excitedly:

"This song will be sung by Huizhen! It feels perfect! It has both the weight of history and the warmth of humanity, and it has an added layer of resilient strength compared to Xiaolu's version!"

Lu Jiuge also smiled and looked at Li Huizhen:

"Sister Huizhen, thank you. You brought this song to life!"

Li Huizhen was a little embarrassed by the praise from everyone and gave a slight bow.

"It's because Teacher Lu's songs are so well-written that they gave me room to express myself."

"The song is good, and the singing is good too; they complement each other perfectly!"

Wu Ziming summarized with a smug look, then looked at Su Jianghe:

"Director Su, is that settled then? Huizhen will sing the theme song, and as for the recording and contract details..."

Upon hearing this, Su Jianghe interrupted Wu Ziming:

"Ziming, to be honest, Huizhen is officially making her comeback this time. My idea is to first secure a suitable agency for her, streamline all resources, and then discuss specific project collaborations. This will be more beneficial for her long-term development!"

He said it subtly, but the meaning was clear:

Lee Hye-jung currently has no agency contract and needs to resolve her agency issue before releasing any new works.

"Just as I thought, history hasn't changed. Lee Hye-jung, after her comeback, hasn't signed with Brothers Records yet. My chance has come!"

Lu Jiuge roared inwardly, staring excitedly at Li Huizhen, pondering how to sign her.

Wu Ziming saw this and guessed what Lu Jiuge was thinking.

She gently kicked him under the table, then feigned sudden realization and said:

"Director Su's consideration is very thoughtful! It's time to finalize things. However, we still need to be cautious about signing with a management company! They need to be reliable, knowledgeable about music, and able to plan Huizhen's future development!"

As he spoke, Wu Ziming deliberately steered the conversation toward Lu Jiuge:

"Hey, Xiao Lu, isn't your Qianxing Entertainment all about music? Old Liu's a shareholder, so with him overseeing things, the music quality is definitely guaranteed!"

"Does your company sign singers? I think Huizhen would be a good fit for you, why don't you hurry up and try to get her!"

Lu Jiuge immediately understood, gave Wu Ziming a grateful look, and then looked sincerely at Su Jianghe and Li Huizhen:

"Director Su, Sister Huizhen, Director Wu's words really resonated with me."

"Although Qianxing Entertainment is still in its early stages and not very large, its core focus is content creation. Mr. Liu is our music director and shareholder. With him overseeing things, we are confident that our music production can reach the top professional standards in China!"

He paused briefly and looked at Li Huizhen:

"Furthermore, I personally greatly admire Sister Huizhen's vocal qualities and artistic expression. If we have the opportunity to collaborate, the company will definitely prioritize allocating resources to her at this stage, tailoring a musical path that suits her perfectly!"

"It's not just about singing a theme song; it's about having a systematic plan that truly showcases your abilities!"

Li Huizhen did not answer, but looked at Su Jianghe.

Su Jianghe did not immediately express his opinion, but instead gently stroked the teacup with his fingers, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

He certainly understood the intention behind Wu Ziming and Lu Jiuge's coordinated performance, but Lu Jiuge's mention of Liu Sixi being a shareholder struck a chord with him.

As an expert in the industry, he knew Liu Sixi well. The old man was stubborn and had high standards. A company that could get him to nod his head and invest must be good.

"Is Liu Sixi really with you?"

After thinking for a moment, Su Jianghe still asked to confirm.

"Absolutely true."

Lu Jiuge answered affirmatively:

"Today was too rushed. If Professor Qiu and the other experts are available, I'd like to invite you all to visit our company tomorrow. It's located in Hengdian World Studios, very close by!"

Su Jianghe nodded, his expression visibly relaxing. He looked at Li Huizhen, his eyes questioning:

"Hye-jeong, what do you think?"

Li Huizhen had been listening quietly since earlier. Now, meeting Su Jianghe's gaze and glancing at Lu Jiuge, whose eyes were clear and whose attitude was earnest, she nodded gently.

"Teacher, I'll listen to you!"

Upon hearing this answer, Su Jianghe smiled and said to Lu Jiuge:

"Xiao Lu, Huizhen believes in you, and I also believe in Lao Liu's judgment!"

"However, I have to say something upfront. Hye-jung needs a strong start to her comeback; just one theme song might not be enough to solidify her image!"

Lu Jiuge understood Su Jianghe's subtext:

This is to secure better resources for Lee Hye-jung's comeback.

He spoke almost without hesitation:

"Director Su, please rest assured. Since Sister Huizhen trusts us and has joined Qianxing Entertainment, we will definitely show our utmost sincerity and provide the best resources."

His gaze was intense, and his tone was full of determination and planning:

"My idea is to use the theme song of 'The Song of Zhenguan' as a starting point, and at the same time, immediately create a brand new solo album tailored for Sister Huizhen!"

"This album will fully showcase the charm of her voice, tell her musical story, and allow her to make a strong comeback as a singer in the public eye."

Lu Jiuge paused slightly, then spoke clearly and forcefully, uttering the album title that had already come to mind the moment he heard Li Huizhen's voice:

"I've already thought of a name for the album: 'Searching for Li Huizhen'!"