Gu Youran's fingers trembled slightly as she took the photo. "So young..."
"Your adoptive father discovered it."
Shi Heng took out another yellowed photo.
In the photo, the young Allen is bending over to instruct a little girl with a ponytail to press the strings. The girl's toes are suspended in the air, but she has already made professional fingering movements.
"I was discovered by Mr. Allen while performing on the street at the age of ten."
Shi Heng swiped his phone, "Her musical resume is amazing."
At the age of 15, the theme song he composed for the movie "Neon Strings" won the Golden Melody Award for Best Original Music.
At the age of 18, his first solo album "The Seventh Movement" won three awards at the annual music festival.
At the age of 22, he produced the diamond single "Metal Moon" for the queen of pop Anna.
At the age of 25, his symphonic suite "Eternal Trill" won the Best Original Score Award at the International Film Festival.
At the age of 28, he founded "Dark String Music" and discovered many cutting-edge rock musicians.
Shi Heng turned the phone towards Gu Youran, and a piece of entertainment news appeared on the screen.
"Just at the peak of his career, Yunye suddenly announced the suspension of all music collaborations..."
He swiped his fingertips and pulled up her social account.
The latest news is just one simple line:
【Finally, I will complete the teacher's request.】
Gu Youran took a bite of toast and asked, "Where is she now?"
"Xingyao Entertainment."
Shi Heng picked up his coffee and took a sip. "Gu Xun's company."
"Gu Xun?" Gu Youran almost choked.
"Um."
Shi Heng nodded. "He bought the copyright for 'The Sound of the Strings' and asked Cen Su to direct it. Cen Su has rarely taken on roles in recent years, but he immediately agreed after reading the script."
He paused, "Especially after he knew you were Lenna, he insisted on having you play the leading female role."
Shi Heng glanced at his watch and said, "We agreed to meet at nine o'clock, so there's still an hour left."
He reached out and wiped the jam from her lips, "Breakfast first."
Twenty minutes later.
After breakfast, Gu Youran was about to open the document to take a closer look.
Shi Heng suddenly took out a small ginkgo leaf brooch from the inside pocket of his suit.
"This is the latest recording equipment developed by Gu Xun Company."
He said as he carefully pinned it to her collar.
"Don't worry, it looks like ordinary jewelry. Even the most advanced security equipment can't detect it."
Gu Youran lowered her head and fiddled with the brooch, feeling warm in her heart.
Shi Heng really thinks everything through.
"One more thing."
Shi Heng suddenly held her hand and said, "Mr. Allen sponsored Zhong Nian'an throughout her studies."
“Snap—”
The file bag in Gu Youran's hand fell on the dining table.
"So this script..." Her voice trembled a little.
"It's probably for you."
Shi Heng picked up his coat and said, "It's time to go meet this mysterious screenwriter."
…
Xingyao Entertainment Building.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Shi Heng and Gu Youran arrived at Gu Xun's office on time.
"Finally I'm here."
Gu Xun walked up to him quickly, his well-ironed suit making him look even more elite than usual.
He patted Shi Heng's shoulder and nodded to Gu Youran, "Sister-in-law, screenwriter Yun is waiting in the conference room."
The elevator goes directly to the 28th floor.
Gu Youran unconsciously clenched her handbag, and Shi Heng squeezed her fingers soothingly.
The moment the conference room door opened, Gu Youran's breathing stopped.
The woman by the window turned around, her short hair neat and tidy, it was Zhong Nian'an in the information.
She wore a beige suit, and the silver ring on her left pinky finger was particularly eye-catching.
"Should I call you Dr. Gu or Lenna?" Yun Ye asked with a smile in a clear voice.
"All is fine." Gu Youran replied.
Gu Xun tactfully pulled Shi Heng away and said, "Let's go next door for coffee."
"Youbao, call me anytime if you have anything."
Shi Heng gave Gu Youran some worried instructions and left only after she nodded in response.
Yunye looked at the closed door and said with a smile: "Seeing the interaction between you and Mr. Shi, I am really envious."
Gu Youran smiled a little embarrassedly.
The two sat down at the table.
Yunye took out a beautifully bound script from his briefcase. The words "Between the Strings" were embossed with gold edges on the cover.
"You must have a lot of questions," she said, pushing the script towards her. "For example, why is the harmonic of the seventh square called 'Whisper of the Dead'?"
Gu Youran flipped open the script, her fingers trembling slightly. "This is a fingering technique invented by my adoptive father. Outsiders can't possibly know it."
"But I know."
Yunye's eyes became distant. "Sixteen years ago, at the rock music festival in H City, Country Y, they came to see me perform. Teacher Allen gave me the most precious music score..."
Gu Youran's breathing stopped.
She finally understood why her adoptive parents suddenly went to that music festival.
"They came back to celebrate my birthday..."
Her voice choked as she recalled the night of her ninth birthday, when what awaited her was not a notification from her parents but a notification from the police.
“Every note in ‘The Sound Beyond the Strings’ is the teacher’s unfinished creation.”
Yunye gently held her trembling hand, "He always said these were written for you."
Gu Youran seemed to see her adoptive father rubbing her hair and saying, "Wait until Dad comes back and I'll teach you a new song."
"I've been looking for you for years."
Yunye continued, "But I never found it. Until half a year ago, I decided to write this story into a script, hoping that someone could fulfill the teacher's wish."
"You want me to..."
"Play the leading female role and complete this piece of music." Yunye looked straight into her eyes.
Gu Youran stroked the gold-embossed title of the script, feeling the warmth from her fingertips.
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