The morning sun shines on the earth, and the early-rising sanitation workers have already packed up their tools. The snow on the road has been shoveled and hauled away. Although the road is still a bit muddy, it is believed that after the water truck washes it again, it will regain its former glory.
Yes, the heavy snow that had lasted for five days finally stopped, and the winter sun shone on him with a lazy, warm feeling. Fang Yang arrived at the company early in the morning to start recording the album.
Zhu Laosan and the others were already waiting in the recording studio. When they saw Fang Yang rushing over, they couldn't help but joke, "President Fang, if you don't record a song soon, we old guys will feel a little embarrassed. We're taking your high salary and doing nothing all day. It's really a shame!"
Fang Yang laughed and said, "Your greatest contribution is being able to produce songs of leading quality in the industry every time. Without you, where would I find such a high-quality band?"
Zhong Hongbao laughed heartily and said, "President Fang is too kind. We are extremely grateful to have a place to stay for us old guys. The fact that you were able to produce such a high-quality song is because your song is attractive enough. It has little to do with our skill level. It is our honor to produce songs for President Fang!"
Looking at the cheerful expressions of the group, Fang Yang knew that these were true men who genuinely loved Yuewen Entertainment. "Brothers, I'd like to ask for your help with the album recording this time. Time is tight, and I have to rush to shoot the music video after recording the songs, so I'll have to trouble you all!"
Zhong Hongbao waved his hand and laughed, "We're family, so there's no need for formalities. You just do your thing, and we'll take care of the rest. We'll make sure everything is arranged perfectly for you."
Fang Yang smiled, "Alright, without further ado, let's go in and begin!"
The first song Fang Yang recorded was "Young and Promising," the album's title track and also its name. As the music began to play softly, Fang Yang's voice floated in the accompaniment.
The TV keeps flickering.
The contact information hasn't been deleted yet.
Your kindness to me
But I accidentally destroyed it.
We once thought about it together.
A place to sleep and eat
...
If I were young and accomplished and not self-conscious
Knowing what is precious
Those beautiful dreams
I will feel guilty for the rest of my life if I don't give it to you.
...
After the song ended, Fang Yang came out from inside and asked, "Brother Zhong, how did the recording go?"
Before she could finish speaking, she noticed that several people had red eyes, and Zhong Hongbao was crying uncontrollably. She was taken aback and asked Hu Yue beside her, "What's wrong? One by one?"
Hu Yue choked up and said, "It's because I'm thinking about the past!"
Fang Yang couldn't help but gasp, and patted Hu Yue on the shoulder to comfort her, saying, "You're both people with stories to tell!"
Half an hour later, Zhong Hongbao said to Fang Yang apologetically, "I'm sorry, I was thinking about some things from the past and that delayed your recording."
Fang Yang waved his hand and shook his head, saying, "It's nothing. Everyone has emotions and desires. We should always look forward. What's past is past. Besides, it's not a big deal. As long as you're alright, that's all that matters."
"Actually, it's not a big deal. When I was young, I liked a girl very much. At that time, I had just graduated and was struggling financially. I spent my days wandering around singing in bars to earn a little bit of living expenses. I lived in a basement in Kyoto and lived like a dog."
Zhong Hongbao took a deep breath. "Even so, the girl worked tirelessly, working during the day to make ends meet and staying with me at night as we wandered from bar to bar, never leaving my side! After two years of this, I really lost the motivation to keep going, and I was heartbroken for the girl's future, so I painfully sent her back to her hometown. Do you know? That dark time was suffocating. There was no tomorrow, no future. Every day was just mechanically struggling for a bite to eat, barely surviving!"
Fang Yang patted Zhong Hongbao on the shoulder, "Life is like that saying: it's easy to be born, it's easy to live, but life is not easy! As long as that girl is doing well, you should relax. People always have to look forward!"
Zhong Hongbao quietly wiped away his tears with the corner of his clothes. "Five years later, I had achieved some success and secretly went to her city to see her. She was already married and had a little boy who was over a year old. I didn't dare to show myself. I just saw that she was doing well, so I quietly left. I drank all night and then traveled all over the country until I met my third brother, when things finally settled down a bit."
Zhu Laosan slapped Zhong Hongbao hard on the back. "What's past is past. The important thing is to cherish the present. Xiaowei has suffered a lot with you, working hard to give birth to your child and raise the baby. You don't have to worry about anything at home. You should be satisfied! In the future, work with President Fang and make more money. Don't let your child suffer the same hardships you did!"
Zhong Hongbao grinned like a fool, "Third Brother is right, life is incredibly peaceful now. I'm even planning to bring my wife and kids to Shanghai after the New Year, and settle down here!"
Fang Yang quickly stopped Zhong Hongbao, "Don't buy a house yet. The company plans to move out of Shanghai after the New Year and see where is suitable to build the company headquarters. At that time, every employee will have the opportunity to buy an employee dormitory at cost price. In addition, a comprehensive affiliated school will be built, with everything from kindergarten to high school, to solve the employees' worries. So it's okay for you to bring your aunt over, but don't buy a house."
Zhong Hongbao exclaimed with delight, "President Fang, you are simply the best boss in China, without a doubt! Working under you is the best decision I've ever made in my life!"
Fang Yang pushed Zhong Hongbao away with disdain, "Don't you understand the concept of a safe distance? Don't get too close, hurry up and record the song, we're in a rush."
The group of people, who were initially overjoyed, quickly composed themselves and devoted themselves to the recording. Only the smiles on their lips occasionally betrayed their inner joy.
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