After months of hard work and studying through the night, the Sun Band has acquired the basic skills to enter the music industry.
Today marks the official moment when it is brought into the spotlight.
Behind the scenes of the press conference, the members of the Sun Band gathered together: Chu Yi, Ruan Huixian, Dai Qingrou, Jiang Lei, and Sun Yuze, their emotions complex.
Chu Yi was extremely excited. Pursuing music was one of the few major life decisions she had made on her own, representing her growth.
The other four band members looked at each other, as if in a dream: "We've just debuted?"
Many underground music groups wandered from place to place, hoping to sign with a record company and embark on the music path. They experienced countless hardships but remained unknown, their musical dreams were extinguished, and the groups disbanded. Yet, they embarked on this path so easily.
Looking back now, those past few months seem like a dream.
SunBand became the center of the management company, with the entire company building their image around them and taking meticulous care of them.
"We have to thank Yiyi for everything."
"Yes, Yiyi is also a great contributor to our cause."
"Hehe..." Chu Yi grinned, "It's all thanks to Chu Lao Er, it has nothing to do with me."
Suddenly her eyes lit up: "Second Brother Chu, Qiongqiong."
Chu Fang and Zhou Qiong approached from a distance, surrounded by a group of senior executives from the brokerage company.
"Why are you here?"
Chu Fang rolled his eyes: "We're here to collect your corpse!"
That's a pointless question!
They were certainly there to support Chu Yi's dreams and career.
Chu Yi linked arms with Zhou Qiong, who stroked his hair with doting eyes.
The relationship between the two is quite unusual; they are not only best friends and sisters, but also have a "mother-daughter" relationship, with Zhou Qiong taking care of Chu Yi as if she were a mother.
The other four members of the Sun Band also came over and greeted Chu Fang: "President Chu."
Chu Fang nodded.
Soon, the press conference was about to begin. The Sun Band's manager looked at Chu Fang, waiting for his approval. The latter then said to Chu Yi, "Alright, it's your turn to go on stage. Are you nervous?"
Chu Yi took a deep breath: "Don't be nervous."
Chu Fang: "..."
You're pretty stubborn.
The manager then led the five members of Sun Band onto the stage, and the host began to introduce each of them, describing Sun Band as rising stars in the music industry.
Chu Fang looked at the young woman on the stage. She had red lips and white teeth, and wore light makeup. She was like a delicate flower that bloomed unintentionally in the morning light.
Upon hearing the host call her name, Chu Yi suppressed her nervousness and smiled gently, "Hello everyone, I'm Chu Yi, the lead singer of the Sun Band. I hope..."
Upon seeing Chu Yi introduce himself, his background, and how he came to be involved with music, speaking in a measured, steady, and gentle manner, Chu Fang let out a breath: "Phew..."
"My little sister has finally grown up."
The spirited young woman of yesteryear has now shed her youthful exuberance and transformed into a capable and independent young woman.
"very nice."
Chu Fang glanced at Chu Yi on the stage and spoke softly, "President Han."
"President Chu, please give your instructions." The brokerage firm's General Manager Han perked up.
"Chu Yi entered the music industry simply to pursue her musical dreams, and I hope she can remain innocent and not get too involved in the sordid affairs of the music industry or even the so-called entertainment industry."
"If any unsavory individuals come into contact with Chu Yi, I hope you can help deal with it. If you can't handle it, let me know and I'll take care of it."
"My younger sister is a sophomore in college. She's very young, straightforward, and doesn't understand the ways of the world. If she's done anything wrong, I hope you can forgive her..."
From this day forward, Chu Yi will begin to break free from Chu Fang's control, and as her older brother, he will naturally pave the way for his younger sister's future.
"Please rest assured, Chu Fang, we will protect your sister and the Sun Band. I believe they can become rising stars in the music industry," President Han assured him earnestly.
Even if Chu Fang didn't say it, President Han would still take it seriously.
The top boss of the management company gave a strict order: even if the company doesn't make money, they must support the Sun Band and let Chu Yi have fun.
If Chu Yi is having fun, then the agency has a reason to exist.
If anything happens to Chu Yi, the entire agency will be held responsible.
It can be said that the lives and fortunes of all the company's employees are hanging in the balance on Chu Yi's shoulders.
"Thank you." Chu Fang nodded.
The band's debut press conference ended quickly, and many media personnel left. Chu Yi jumped off the stage.
Chu Fang said, "You're practically a celebrity now, so be mindful of your status. If you fall and get photographed, it'll become a dark chapter in your history."
"That's not a dark history, but the path I came from."
Chu Fang: "... ..., that's pretty awkward."
Chu Yi linked arms with Chu Fang: "Second Brother Chu, let's take a picture."
"No, I won't take the picture."
"Don't push your luck. When I become a household name, my photos will be rare treasures. At that time, you'll have to watch your step if you want to take a picture with me," Chu Yi said stubbornly.
"No, I won't film." Chu Fang refused again.
"No way!" Chu Yi then pulled Chu Fang and Zhou Qiong, and the three of them took a group photo.
After the press conference, the members of the Sun Band will resume their studies and training. To become a famous musician, one needs more than just a background; one's own talent is even more important.
Chu Fang and Zhou Qiong then left the agency.
"When do you start school, Qiongqiong?" he asked.
"Early next month," Zhou Qiong replied.
"I'll transfer the tuition fee to you."
Zhou Qiong shook her head: "Brother, no need. I'm working part-time during the summer vacation, and I have enough money to pay for my tuition."
"Okay." Chu Fang nodded.
Zhou Qiong is a very independent girl with her own ideas and beliefs, and he fully respects her thoughts.
"But don't forget, I'm your brother." Chu Fang patted Zhou Qiong's head.
Zhou Qiong smiled and nodded emphatically: "I know."
Chu Fang then drove Zhou Qiong back to Zhonghai Mingyuan. Just as he left the community, he received a call from Chu's mother.
He pulled his car over to the side of the road and answered the phone: "Hello, Mom, what's up?"
"Can't I call you if there's nothing wrong?" Chu's mother's voice was full of resentment. "You unfilial son, you've been bewitched by that vixen, you won't call me, fine, but when I call you, you actually ask me what's wrong?"
"Of course something's happened, something really bad, your mom's gone crazy!"
Chu Fang: "..."
He remained silent, letting his mother scold him. The mother asked, "Why aren't you saying anything?"
“You’re right, I’ve realized my mistake,” Chu Fang nodded.
Did I give you permission to speak?
Chu Fang: "..."
After talking for a while until her throat was dry, Chu's mother remembered that she had made the call for an important matter. She then said, "One of your cousins and his wife is going to Shanghai for a trip. Could you take care of them?"
"Where did I get my cousin and cousin-in-law from?" Chu Fang asked.
Chu Fang's maternal grandparents only had Chu's mother as their child.
Chu's mother said, "His grandfather and your maternal grandfather are brothers."
Chu Fang immediately understood.
Because Chu Fang's maternal grandparents favored Chu Fang's mother, Chu Fang did not receive any affection from the two elders and therefore did not know much about the relationship with Chu Fang's mother.
"Okay, I understand." Chu Fang nodded.
"They have a child who is less than a year old and can't speak yet. They are a family of three."
"I see."
Chu Fang got her cousin's WeChat from her mother, added him on WeChat, and asked where they were. Her cousin replied that they were almost at the train station.
Chu Fang turned the car around and headed towards the Shanghai Railway Station.
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