"Lin Rui, how's the preparation for the follow-up draft going?"

“If you’re too busy over there, I can arrange for some typists to come to your company.”

Ever since Lin Rui posted the song "Compendium of Materia Medica" on Weibo, the Yunzhou delegation led by Zhong Xuanling has refused to eat, drink, or visit any tourist attractions, and has been making a fuss about wanting to patronize Tianrui Entertainment.

Xu Hongzhuo managed to calm the group down after much persuasion, and as soon as he had a moment to spare, he immediately contacted Lin Rui.

Lin Rui, who was busy working at his computer, immediately replied, completely shutting down all the schemes Xu Hongzhuo had been pondering.

What did he say?

Seeing that Xu Hongzhuo had ended the call, Zhong Xuanling, who had been squatting next to him, quickly stepped forward.

"That kid said that if we keep making noise, he'll burn the manuscript."

The expressions on the faces of Zhong Xuanling, Gao Hongbo, and the others were quite interesting. They were stunned for a while before Zhong Xuanling shouted on the spot, "He dares!"

Xu Hongzhuo glanced at Zhong Xuanling speechlessly: "It's hard to say about others, but that kid, he really dares to do it."

Zhong Xuanling: ...

Gao Hongbo: ...

Yunzhou delegation: ...

“Old Zhong, let me tell you, that kid isn’t always right around here.”

As Xu Hongzhuo spoke, he poked his temple: "If you really push that kid too far, it would be fine if he burned it all down, but I'm afraid..."

"This is an illness, it needs treatment!"

"Old Xu, you need to be clear about your stance. What nonsense are you spouting in broad daylight without even having been sober!"

"What do you mean 'it's okay if it's burned'? That's a major medical document! A treasure!"

Zhong Xuanling kept rolling his eyes, so angry that he was blowing his beard and glaring.

Faced with Zhong Xuanling's questioning, Xu Hongzhuo curled his lip and looked disdainful.

Treasure?

How much could that medical book be worth?

If Lin Rui were to actually put his skills to use, even just a few words or a few drawings would be considered genuine gems!

A bunch of medical idiots with absolutely no artistic talent, who only know how to observe, listen, inquire, and palpate, dare to flaunt the word "treasure" in front of me?

What a bunch of country bumpkins who've never seen the world!

He thought this in his heart, but dared not say it aloud, and even had to restrain his expression. After all, the moon has its phases, and if he were to develop some health problems one day, he would end up having to beg these people for help.

But the more I thought about it, the angrier I became.

The younger one was being unreasonable, and the older one was throwing a tantrum. Xu Hongzhuo was extremely frustrated; he couldn't live like this anymore!

"Alright, eat and drink as you please, just wait patiently. It would be easier to burn it down, but I'm afraid that kid might get desperate and write something nonsense. If that happens, you'll be the ones who are caught off guard."

Zhong Xuanling promptly shut his mouth.

After calming down, I was also shocked and broke out in a cold sweat.

If a young person who isn't very bright gets pushed to the limit, putting aside the unethical act of burning the manuscript, just the fact that they might make a mistake in writing a word or omit a ingredient in the heat of the moment could lead to serious problems!

Some traditional remedies left over from history often lead people into a dead end simply because one ingredient is missing.

Seeing that Zhong Xuanling and the others had been successfully intimidated, Xu Hongzhuo breathed a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat amused and exasperated.

It really proves the saying: the ruthless fear the stubborn, and the stubborn fear the reckless.

…

In the evening, Lin Rui sent someone to deliver the more than 300,000 words of manuscript he had just finished to the Xiazhou Art Association.

Only then did he slowly test the USB drive on the desktop.

The quality this time is significantly better than before; at least the sound is no longer so homogenized, and each person has a more distinct characteristic.

It took Lin Rui a full hour to finish listening to the entire USB drive.

There were five USB drives left in the end, and Lin Rui sent Luo Qi a text message.

It was late at night. After dinner, Lin Rui walked into the recording studio, which was brightly lit. People like Sun Youlin and Shen Yun were practicing songs in their respective recording booths.

Upon seeing Lin Rui appear, Sun Youlin almost reflexively took off his headset and quickly locked the door from the inside.

Shen Yun reacted quickly, pressing the small remote control in her hand.

Good heavens!

They actually installed a remote-controlled electronic lock without permission!

This outrageous move stunned Sun Youlin next door, whose gaze towards Shen Yun conveyed a sense of awe and wonder, as if the younger generation was pushing the older generation aside and leaving the older generation to die on the beach.

Would you call this a case of a novice beating a master?

Lin Rui had no idea what the two were up to. To be precise, he hadn't paid any attention to them at all. He was only looking at the five beautiful figures sitting not far away.

The five of them were receiving earnest instruction from Luo Qi and Zheng Jing. When they saw Lin Rui appear, their eyes lit up, and they quickly stood up and called out "Teacher Fusheng" in unison.

"Let me give you a heads-up: in the end, I'll only keep three people."

"That means two of you will be eliminated."

As soon as Lin Rui said this, the five girls who had been smiling at him all changed their expressions.

Immediately afterwards, a strong smell of gunpowder spread.

Luo Qi coughed slightly, which calmed the tense atmosphere.

Choose three out of five?

"Qiao Tong, you can stay to the side."

Lin Rui looked at one of the short-haired girls.

"Teacher Fusheng, I..."

Qiao Tong felt uneasy when her name was called.

"You're already confirmed to be staying."

As soon as she said this, the other four women all looked at Qiao Tong, their eyes filled with well-disguised envy and jealousy.

They didn't dare question Lin Rui's decision, much less complain.

Is it a choice of two out of four?

This is a probability that is almost both good and bad!

Lin Rui personally selected Qiao Tong because this female artist, who is about to enter the second tier, has a unique voice that can play an irreplaceable role.

The other four entered the recording studio under Lin Rui's arrangement. About half an hour later, Ruan Zhenzhen and Tang Miaoyan were the ones who were left behind.

The two who were not selected were quite frustrated and even squatted on the ground, sobbing.

Unfortunately, the entertainment industry is so cruel. In the end, with the comfort of Zheng Jing and Luo Qi, the two left the recording studio.

"From now on, the three of you need to develop a tacit understanding."

Lin Rui looked at Qiao Tong, Ruan Zhenzhen and Tang Miaoyan and said slowly, "At the same time, sing this song 'Not Yet Lovers' as well as possible as soon as possible. I have already matched the parts that you should sing according to your timbre."

After saying that, Lin Rui distributed the selected sheet music to the three women in front of him.

Even after he turned to leave, Qiao Tong, Ruan Zhenzhen, and Tang Miaoyan had no intention of leaving the recording studio. Instead, they began practicing "Not Yet Lovers" as a group.

The three girls weren't stupid; they all realized that this was a golden opportunity for them to rise to the top and become phoenixes, so how could they possibly slack off?

Not to mention those far away, look at Shen Yun and Sun Youlin not far away. It's almost 10 pm now, and they're still in the recording studio practicing singing.

If even superstars and aspiring superstars are like this, then these third-tier minor characters shouldn't even bother trying!

They decided to practice until dawn tonight!

At the same time, I should humbly learn from my seniors in the future!

Qiao Tong, Ruan Zhenzhen, and Tang Miaoyan had no idea that their ambitious attitude would bring them such a big surprise in the future!

Lin Rui was about to ask Chen Bin to drive him home when he saw two suspicious figures loitering in the flowerbed in front of the door as soon as he stepped out of the company lobby.

Upon closer inspection, wow, it does look quite familiar.

At that moment, a strange look appeared on Lin Rui's face.