Chapter 111 I'll Wait for You to Come Back

Bian Ji felt that it would be more interesting to create a song specifically for this purpose.

This is an opportunity for creators to gain experience, and Bian Ji thought he could give it a try.

The TV series is called "Cloud Realm Bistro," and it belongs to the modern urban fantasy genre. The love story between the male and female protagonists unfolds in this wonderful "bistro."

Director Shen Qun asked "Ji" to write a sweet little song as an interlude.

Bian Ji didn't know what Director Shen's definition of sweetness was, but in short, it was about making the audience feel blush and their hearts race.

Upon seeing the client's requirements, the underage boy suddenly fell silent.

Is it too late to regret it now?

If he had known it would be like this, he wouldn't have accepted the call. Bian Ji initially thought it was just an ordinary lyrical interlude.

Before writing the song, Director Shen sent Bian Ji clips from the drama.

Bian Jixin thought to herself... This isn't sweet at all.

Anyway, he didn't feel anything after watching it.

But the client's requirement was to be overly sweet, so Bian Ji had no choice but to bite the bullet and write it.

He first binge-watched ten short romantic dramas, and then listened to the theme songs in these dramas, but none of them gave him the feeling he wanted.

It's too formulaic, like it used a template.

Bian Ji can only squeeze in time to write songs every night, while he spends all his weekends in front of the piano.

He played many versions of the melody, but was never satisfied.

On Saturday, Lu Yinzhao came to see Bian Ji.

Seeing that the other person was still creating, he said apologetically, "Did I come at the wrong time?"

Bian Ji shook his head: "No, you won't bother me here, I just..."

"only?"

"It's just a little stuck."

Lu Yinzhao was somewhat surprised, and also a little curious.

What kind of song requirements could stump Bian Ji, a musically talented contestant?

"That director wants me to write sweet little songs." Bian Ji pointed to her nose. "Do I look like someone who can be sweet?"

"..." Lu Yinzhao was stunned for a moment, then clutched his stomach and suppressed a laugh.

Lu Yinzhao didn't know what to say, because he had never been in a relationship in his previous life and didn't know what it felt like to like someone.

Needless to say, in the eyes of adults, he is still a baby.

"Should we ask my older brother? He's currently in a passionate relationship."

"Can."

Bian Ji wanted to hear what other people meant by "sweetness."

His compositions are half imaginative and half experiential.

Actually, this song could be created using the template of current romantic dramas, but it just wouldn't pass his mental test.

Bian Ji has very high standards for each of his creations, even if it is just a commercial work.

...

The Lu family.

Lu Xun looked at the two people, one big and one small, staring at him as if they wanted to bore a hole through him.

He couldn't help but facepalm. "What...is there?"

"Big brother, Brother Aji has a question for you..."

One hour later.

Bian Ji and Lu Yinzhao left the Lu family's gate.

As we walked towards the Bian family villa.

Bian Ji sighed, "Love is so complicated, music is so simple."

Lu Yinzhao nodded in agreement, "It's simpler than photography."

Lu Yinzhao remembered that Bian Ji seemed to have always been single in his previous life. Perhaps as someone who loved music to the extreme, the boss wanted to dedicate his whole life to music.

Most artists have their own unique personalities.

Lu Yinzhao couldn't imagine who Bian Ji, who was only enthusiastic about his own career, could end up as a partner in the future.

That must be pretty difficult...

After all, this guy only wants to marry music.

...

However, after listening to Lu Xun's inner feelings, Bian Ji seemed to have found a bit of inspiration for his creative work.

I reviewed the content of the show again and quickly wrote three demo versions.

He simply handed it to the director, thinking that if it wasn't suitable, he could rewrite it.

Director Shen was pleasantly surprised to say that all three were very good, a rare instance of the client having trouble making a choice.

Bian Ji thought to himself, "Is this for real?"

Was the OST for this idol drama decided so hastily and casually? I'm not familiar with it, so I don't really know.

Audiences probably wouldn't listen to those poorly made productions anyway.

[Ji]: Are there any modification requirements?

[Director Shen]: No! Very satisfied!

[Ji]: Are you sure you don't need to make any more changes?

[Director Shen]: Then... let's revise it again?

【悸】：To express a request.

[Director Shen]: Uh, how about adding some fantasy to the sweet song? After all, it has a fantasy element, and you can add a thrill to the fantasy. The climax of our story is very exciting, and then add some unintentional relief, the kind of love that comes after all the trials and tribulations.

"..." Bian Ji frowned and gradually squeezed the phone case out of shape.

[Jiggle]: Director, your suggestion is excellent, please don't mention it again next time. [Smiling face emoji]

Bian Ji ended the nonsensical conversation early and decided to proceed with the first version.

Lu Yinzhao witnessed the entire chat history from the side.

I felt that this was exactly the same as the client asking the designer to create "colorful black".

Poor big shot, he's already experiencing the workings of society like a beast of burden at such a young age.

If it really doesn't work out, we won't take this job.

Just as Lu Yinzhao was about to offer some words of comfort to Bian Ji, he discovered that the other party had already immersed himself in his creative work again.

Moreover, he became more and more enthusiastic about creating.

For a fleeting moment, he saw Bian Ji's rebellious nature.

The director of this show is a rich but unprofessional person.

In this situation, Lu Yinzhao could probably predict how many flaws the show would have to be criticized when it came out.

Since Bian Ji has fallen into this trap, he will finish writing the song from beginning to end.

Two weeks later, when Bian Ji finished recording the song in the recording studio and sent the finished product to the other party, Director Shen was excited for a long time.

[Director Shen]: It sounds great! It sounds so good!

[Director Shen]: Teacher Ji, you are my god!

[Director Shen]: Teacher Ji, let me treat you to dinner.

【悸】：Unable to stop.

Bian Ji decisively refused; he did not want to show his face.

This time, he even signed the contract online, just to avoid revealing his true situation.

Another sum of money arrived, and Bian Ji bought Lu Yinzhao a new camera.

Although Lu Yinzhao already had quite a few cameras, Bian Ji felt uneasy if he didn't spend the money.

Lu Yinzhao was overjoyed.

"Ahhh!"

"Brother Aji! I love you to death!"

Lu Yinzhao hugged Bian Ji's waist and rubbed against her, messing up her hair.

Now, every time Bian Ji earns money, he spends the first penny on Lu Yinzhao.

What kind of divine friend is this?

Seeing Lu Yinzhao so happy, Bian Ji felt happy too.

"Don't worry, brother! I'll use the camera you gave me to earn money in the future, and then I'll buy you even more gifts you like!"

Lu Yinzhao's face was full of fighting spirit, and his heart was burning with a raging fire.

His photography journey has just begun, and he still needs to learn and accumulate experience. He needs to take one step at a time and work steadily to create more and better works in the future.

"Okay, I'll wait for that day." Bian Ji smiled, his eyes filled with a doting tenderness that he himself was unaware of.

*

At the end of the year, "Cloud Realm Bistro" aired on Melon TV.

Because the director spent a lot of money on costumes, props, sets, and special effects, the show still attracted a lot of viewers despite its terrible plot.

Especially when episode 15 aired, and the background music suddenly played during the moment when the male and female leads were kissing, netizens turned into groundhogs and started screaming non-stop.

【Aaaaaaah! We kissed! Please weld it shut!】

What's the name of this song? It's so good!

I just showed my friend my goosebumps, and she said I was exaggerating, but I really wasn't. The moment the music started, I genuinely wanted to kowtow to them.

[I skipped to the end credits to read the credits, and the song is called "Just I Still Want," and the singer is "Ji"!]

What? It's Teacher Ji again! I've been listening to his song "Hearing the Fragrance of Flowers" on repeat for over half a year!

[So good! So good! So good! I really want to ask Teacher Ji to open a Weibo account; he always posts songs quietly.]

They want to keep a low profile, but they always manage to amaze everyone.

[His previous song had a touch of sadness, but this one is so sweet! He's so versatile in songwriting!]

Honestly, this is another example of how the background music really elevates the drama.

I agree. I've noticed that Teacher Ji always manages to add the finishing touches to someone else's work; he's the key to generating buzz. I hope all the directors will recognize this and collaborate with him more often, okay?

Afterwards, someone posted a note on a social media platform.

The title is: [So what if Teacher Ji becomes popular in the original music scene?]

People then liked, commented, and discussed the post.

[What a mysterious singer! I'm a little curious about what he looks like.]

[Others don't want to show their faces, nor do they need to; they make a living through their creations and voices.]

Yes, all of "Ji's" songs are original compositions, and they are of high quality and prolific output.

Just wait and see, maybe after a while you'll hear "Ji" again in some movie or TV series.

That makes sense. It's like opening a blind box; it's quite a surprise.

When Lu Yinzhao came across this discussion note, he secretly gave it a like.

In his memory, Bian Ji had indeed built a strong fan base at that age, and after he made his first public appearance, the audience's affection for him only grew stronger.

Lu Yinzhao is already ready to wait for the day when the big shot holds a concert for 10,000 people.

*

Time flies, and Lu Yinzhao is about to start junior high school.

In the same year he entered junior high school, Bian Ji passed the professional test of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Country Y, and his application materials were unanimously approved.

When Bian Ji received her admission notice, Lu Yinzhao was both happy and sad.

He strongly supports Bian Ji in pursuing his dream.

This institution is a prestigious institution that music students from all over the world aspire to enter.

Bian Ji is so outstanding, Lu Yinzhao felt that the big shot had to go there to learn from him.

Ms. Giovanna, who praised Bian Ji many years ago, was also a graduate of that school.

Bian Ji was able to see her again, and the two could have a deeper exchange about their music.

That's great...

I really hate to part ways with you; we'll be separated for several years.

"What are you thinking?" Bian Ji seemed to see right through Lu Yinzhao's thoughts.

"I wasn't thinking about anything, brother. You must take good care of yourself when you study abroad." Lu Yinzhao was already worried about him.

“It’s not like I’m not coming back. I come back every semester during the holidays,” Bian Ji told Lu Yinzhao sincerely, noticing his droopy eyes.

"Um……"

He understands the reasoning, but he just can't control his reluctance right now.

Lu Yinzhao grew up with Bian Ji from the moment he came into this world; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them childhood friends.

Lu Yinzhao's mindset failed to adjust after being suddenly separated from her for a long time and at a great distance.

"Brother, I'll wait for you to come back." Lu Yinzhao hugged the boy tightly.

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Author's Note: Zhao Zhao: We're childhood sweethearts! [Please!]