Chapter 57 Busy Yet Leisurely
After talking with her older sister and Xu Qingyao, Lian Yi was finally able to relax a little.
Having ideas is good, but for her, the best thing is that they can't be realized.
Lian Yi patted her older sister's hand with a smile, her face full of encouragement.
"Keep up the good work, and let me see the glass greenhouse as soon as possible."
Work hard so that she, the boss, can retire soon.
The two, who were staring at each other, then walked back to their group of friends.
Strangely enough, it's unclear why Jiang Yu and his friends don't get along. They don't exactly dislike him, but there seems to be some resistance and fear towards him. In the short time that Lian Yi was talking to her older sister and the others, several of them ran away under the pretext of going fishing.
Only Pei Tu'an, Gu Xin, and others remained, exchanging a few awkward words with him occasionally.
Jiang Yu appeared quite composed, seemingly unaware of the strange attitudes people had towards him. He had a faint smile on his face and a serious look in his eyes when speaking to others.
The atmosphere suddenly became serious. When Lian Yi walked in, she almost thought she had arrived at some formal meeting.
"By the way, where's Xi Lai today?" She casually picked a seat and sat down, raising an eyebrow curiously.
Pei Tuan politely nodded to Jiang Yu, who had just been talking to him about the recent changes in the domestic stock market, then quickly turned to Lian Yi and spoke before Gu Xin could, "She recently started dating someone and doesn't have time to come out and have fun with us."
A look of surprise flashed in Lian Yi's eyes. "With whom?"
"I don't know, she didn't really want to say, so we didn't ask any further." Gu Xin shrugged, leaned back on the sofa, and winked, "Why don't you go and find out?"
Lian Yi chuckled and shook her head. "I'm not that bored."
"Sigh... I suddenly feel a bit sentimental." Pei Tu'an reached into his pocket, paused for a moment, and then reached up to scratch his hair.
"Before I knew it, I'd reached that age. Dating used to be like a game, but now my family is keeping a close eye on me. It feels like I'm headed for marriage whenever I start dating someone."
Lian Yi gave him a disdainful look. "You don't have to talk about it."
"That won't do. Without love, my life loses its meaning," Pei Tu'an said, clutching his chest in an affected and exaggerated manner.
"whispering sound."
The girl named Chu Sui usually appeared quiet and reserved, nestled in a corner looking well-behaved and demure, but when she did speak, she often uttered surprising remarks.
"He's hopelessly in love."
Pei Tu'an choked for a moment, while the others burst into laughter, as if adding insult to injury.
Lian Yi's eyes crinkled into a smile as well, "How can you say that about someone who's getting on in years and is still searching for true love?"
“Lian Yi, I’m only twenty-seven, still a young man!” Pei Tu’an’s lips twitched slightly. “Also, I’m not love-struck; I just enjoy the beauty that love brings.”
"Forget it, you can't talk to someone who's obsessed with love." Chu Sui rolled her eyes and snorted. "By the way, I have something to tell you guys. I'm going to be on a show in a few days."
"Hmm?" Gu Xin glanced mockingly at Pei Tu'an, who was speechless, and then turned her curious gaze away. "You really want to enter the entertainment industry? Haven't your parents always been against it?"
Lian Yi looked at Chu Sui with the same curiosity, but out of the corner of her eye, she saw a slender hand carrying cherries.
"Have some fruit, the cherries are very fresh, and they're your favorite." Jiang Yu sat down next to her at some point, his gentle voice soft and not interrupting their conversation.
Lian Yi opened her mouth, gently bit down, and pulled the fruit flesh away from the stem between his fingers.
“They disagree…” Chu Sui’s eyes dimmed slightly for a moment, then she said indifferently, “They can’t stop me. This show is very interesting, and it’s said to be produced by an entertainment company called Gugu Machine.”
She smirked, “The name is pretty unreliable, but the show’s format is very unique.”
"A 'coo machine'?" Pei Tu'an said thoughtfully, "I've heard of it. Their chairman seemed to have come to Yunhai before. Wasn't he trying to get your mother to invest? How come this company hasn't gone bankrupt yet?"
"Stop bringing up my parents." Chu Sui frowned in annoyance, her tone somewhat harsh.
Gu Xin gave him a look, and Pei Tu'an, of course, knew what Chu Sui was unhappy about. He shrugged helplessly and said sorry.
Lian Yi's chewing of the sweet and juicy cherries gradually slowed down when they mentioned the name "Gugu Machine".
Just then, Jiang Yu held out a tissue in front of her. She spat out the fruit pit, cleared her throat, and said calmly, "What show is it that makes you want to go?"
"Well..."
Chu Sui's expression softened, and her eyes, which had been quiet and somewhat lifeless, came alive. "This is a music program, specially created for independent musicians!"
"They adopted a selection process, where each musician had a chance to advance through their performances, but what attracted me most was another point they were promoting."
"Any independent musician who participates in the show, even those eliminated in the auditions, can release their work on their upcoming music platform, and it will be under a brand new recommendation mechanism!"
"In other words, even if I don't choose to sign with any company and debut, I still have the opportunity to have my work heard by the public." Chu Sui's eyes brightened slightly.
Gu Xin's understanding of the entertainment industry was limited to entertainment news. She blinked, puzzled, "Hmm...it sounds pretty impressive."
“More than just impressive.” Pei Tu’an shook his head, leaning back on the sofa.
He glanced at Chu Sui, hesitated for a moment, and said, "This company... I don't know about anything else, but they're certainly very bold. It seems they're willing to take a gamble and burn their bridges."
"How so?" Gu Xin asked curiously.
Lian Yi's eyes held a hint of a smile as she looked at Pei Tu'an with a relaxed expression, eager to hear his insights.
She doesn't doubt herself because of other people's opinions.
It's just that this feeling is really subtle.
Despite being the person involved, she listened to another person analyze her decision from a third-person perspective.
"To put it simply, the entire entertainment industry now follows the same model: if you want to get ahead, you have to get on board with a ticket."
Pei Tu'an felt uneasy under Lian Yi's gaze, coughed lightly, and looked at Gu Xin, saying, "As for what happens after you board the ship, you will be arranged according to a set of assessment standards. You may spend your whole life holed up in the cabin and never get to come out for a look."
"It's also possible that you're just out for a quick look, but you're qualified to take the helm; it's hard to say."
"As for those who don't have tickets, they can only try their best to get tickets and then board the ship."
"This 'coo machine'... is basically saying it doesn't care about the rules and wants to break them right away. Want to board a ship and sail far away? As long as you dare to think and act, it dares to give you a ship."
Pei Tu'an shrugged. "Do you think that's brave or not?"
"So that's how it is..."
His example was easy to understand. After Gu Xin understood it, he couldn't help but frown. "It seems that this program is going to face a lot of pressure."
In fact, Gu Xin and Pei Tuan share the same view at this moment. Rather than feeling pressured, they feel they will be targeted and blacklisted by the industry, and there is always the possibility of being shut down.
As soon as she said it, she realized what she had said and looked at Chu Sui.
"but……"
"Sister Xin, Brother Tu'an, you don't need to comfort me." Chu Sui smiled and looked at Lian Yi instead. "Since it's something I want to do, there's no need to think so much. Doing it is better than hesitating."
"Right, Xiaoyi?"
“Of course.” Lian Yi’s eyes curved into a smile.
Not everyone has such a unique opportunity, and since she got it, she should go all out.
Moreover, this is an idea that has been proven by the market. The food has already been fed into the gugu machine's mouth, and all that's left to do is wait.
Wait for this little chick to rampage through the industry and turn it upside down.
“In the show, you might consider not to restrain yourself and think about relying on the safest style to secure your advancement. My suggestion is to show yourself,” Lian Yi said with a smile.
Chu Sui was taken aback. She had never actually planned to ask her friends for advice on this matter.
After all, not many of them play music, and even if they do, most of them play the same few common styles.
What she likes is not the current mainstream; it's a niche and unpopular circle where almost everyone knows each other.
"...Is it really possible?" Chu Sui hesitated for once.
“If that company dares to be unconventional, what’s wrong with that?” Lian Yi smiled and raised an eyebrow. “Are you really willing to choose ‘what everyone likes’ instead of showcasing the music you love and letting the public understand and appreciate it?”
"..." Chu Sui fell silent.
Her eyes, hidden beneath her black bangs, seemed to be caught in a deep, contemplative struggle, her expression shifting several times.
Pei Tu'an and the others wisely kept quiet, leaving her space to think and make a decision.
"Yi Yi, you really think highly of the Gugu Machine?" Jiang Yu asked, noticing that Lian Yi's interest was rising.
I wouldn't say I'm particularly optimistic about it.
That is to say, I have 100% confidence in it.
Lian Yi narrowed her eyes slightly and smiled, "Sometimes life is just too boring. It's only when something new and interesting comes along that we feel a little more interested."
"That's true." Jiang Yu slowly lowered her eyes, and a slight smile appeared on her lips as she was in a good mood.
…
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The second largest auditorium at Jingyun Middle School's Chengning campus.
A school leader and several teachers sat in the front row, accompanied by Qin Duo, the vice minister of the arts department, who answered questions about the arrangements for the evening's event.
The final formal rehearsal is underway on stage. Before the gala begins three days later, they will only have the opportunity to go through the process and make adjustments.
"This year's gala was excellent. Qin Duo, you've done a very good job as vice minister." The school leader looked at the performance on stage and nodded slightly in satisfaction.
It needs to have content and a clear theme.
Even considering his status and age, the fact that he could maintain such a high level of entertainment quality while ensuring the necessary requirements was met made him think even more highly of Qin Duo, the student in charge.
Qin Duo smiled slightly, his expression neither arrogant nor impatient. "I was just doing my duty. The success of the party is mainly due to the students' excellence and the help provided by the teachers. Principal Li, you flatter me."
Vice Principal Li smiled and shook his head, "You—"
The unspoken words were conveyed in the appreciative smile on his face.
“However…” Principal Li said, “I heard that Meng Er will also be performing at the gala? Has it not been her turn to rehearse yet?”
Qin Duo's gaze changed in an instant, and he said with a faint smile, "Meng Er has been quite busy, and her schedule conflicts with the rehearsal time. However, I have confirmed with her that when we are coordinating the equipment testing before the show starts, we can use it as a rehearsal."
"Isn't this too rushed?" Principal Li frowned slightly.
He glanced at Qin Duo, his words carrying a subtle hint: "No matter how busy you are, you can still find time to rehearse."
"Meng Er achieved the highest score in the senior year of high school in this final exam. If such an outstanding student could perform on stage, it would serve as an inspiration to his classmates."
"It seems that quite a few people at school have something to say about her lately? Qin Duo, since you're in charge of this party, you should make good use of your power and not let other factors interfere with your judgment."
After he finished speaking, the eyes of several teachers nearby were fixed intently on the stage, as if the performance was incredibly captivating.
It's perfectly reasonable that they didn't hear their conversation.
Qin Duo paused for a moment, then smiled as usual and said, "Yes, Principal Li, don't worry, Meng Er's performance will not be affected by any factors. I will also reassure the other students and make sure the evening is not affected."
"Hmm." Principal Li nodded, then smiled and asked, "How has Grandpa Qin been lately?"
…
After the rehearsal ended, Qin Duo saw off Principal Li and the other teachers who had accompanied him. He smiled and watched them walk away, then turned and walked towards the arts and culture department staff who were in charge of coordinating all aspects of the rehearsal.
"minister!"
"Minister, what did Principal Li and the others say?"
"Everyone did a great job this time. I hope you can maintain this momentum and keep going until the end of the show." Qin Duo smiled at them. "Principal Li also gave us high praise for this rehearsal."
Upon receiving a positive answer, the six officers breathed a sigh of relief.
But one person then looked troubled and hesitated, asking, "Minister, has Principal Li agreed to remove Meng Er's program?"
"Many students have already responded to their so-called plan. If they really don't show up on the day of the party, this..."
Another person said speechlessly, "These people are really boring, doing this kind of thing under the guise of Senior Tang. Do they really think they're so great?"
"Sigh, what can we do? Blame it on Meng Er's poor interpersonal skills. What good is it to have good grades in Jingyun?"
"Therefore, canceling her show is the best solution, while there is still time. Anyway, we have many alternative shows that we can replace at any time."
"Won't she have a problem with that?"
"Any objections?" A male staff member sneered, "She can't even come to the rehearsal, she's invisible the whole time. I don't think she cares much about our gala, and she's just making us worry about her."
"alright."
Listening to the conversation among the staff, Qin Duo smiled and said, "Principal Li means that Meng Er, as the top student in the grade this time, must appear at the party."
"..."
Regardless of their original intentions, all six officers now wore expressions of surprise and speechlessness.
"So... the school is determined not to care about our lives?" The thought that the gala they had worked so hard for could be ruined and turned into a laughing stock just because of Meng Er was so important.
Not only the person in charge, but the others also couldn't help but feel resentment towards Meng Er.
Qin Duo reassured everyone with a smile, "There's no need to be so negative. We just need to do our jobs responsibly."
"Minister... sigh!"
His words clearly did not offer any comfort whatsoever.
The staff members all looked unwilling, but they couldn't bring themselves to complain to the person who had put in even more effort than them to organize the event.
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…
The storm brewing among Jingyun's students did not reach Meng Er, even though she was at the center of it.
Meng Er closed the message box with no expression, which contained various landscape photos sent by Xu Yitong. Ever since he went to France, probably out of a desire to show off his learning achievements to her, his teacher, he would send her photos from time to time, along with descriptions of the scenery in French.
At first, Meng Er would give him some praise, but as he started sending messages regularly about his three meals a day, she eventually lost interest in replying.
Her repeated successes in foreign stock markets, orchestrated by her, have already attracted the attention of some big players.
This is a dangerous sign, or perhaps it is to others.
But for Meng Er, this was her only chance to officially debut.
She was destined not to accept any offers, nor was she interested in getting herself trapped in this industry like in her previous life, being shackled and gradually living as if she had lost herself, spending her days busy fighting for food with wolves.
So the key is how to make good use of the meal that Delia had with her.
After sending out the processing instructions, Meng Er opened the email sent by the Gugu machine. Li Ming was personally responsible for reporting to her, but these detailed reports, including the financial statements, were filled with a few words.
"Hungry, hungry, hungry, hungry."
Meng Er finished examining the document, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Money is something you can never earn enough of, but she's happy to spend it on the money-devouring behemoth that is the Gugu Machine.
Stealing a moment from her busy schedule, Meng Er opened the emails that the band members had sent her one after another, and then rubbed her temples with a headache.
These guys...
They were still playing those pointless games with her, like guessing what we were going to do.
Do you really think she can't see it? They're just hoping to come to China to see her perform on stage and create a spectacle.
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