Chapter 44

"Such a magical song!" Yin Xian read it several times carefully. Although there were a few places that could still be revised, it already had the potential to become a great song.

"It's a story about a girl traveling to the future to find her boyfriend." IU's face turned a bit red.

Yin Xian nodded and read it again, following her lead.

Then Yin Xian's face turned red.

Is this girl confessing to me?

The two of them were suddenly at a loss.

The best new male actor announced on TV was not Yin Xian. But Yin Xian was no longer worried about this at all.

"OPPA, can you help me compose a melody for this song?" IU said in a low voice.

"Um, sure! No problem!" Yin Xian said loudly, a bit guilty.

"According to Sister Xiu Yan's plan, my mini album will be released in January next year. So, OPPA, please give it to me as soon as possible!" IU let out a long breath when she saw Yin Xian agree.

Yin Xian was silent for a moment and said, "Tell Kim Xiu Yan to reserve the lead single spot for this song."

"Really?" IU's eyes instantly sparkled.

"I'll make your song the hit of next year..." Yin Xian suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "Next January? Is it already set?"

"Yes, it's basically set. They are now in the preparation stage. Sister Xiu Yan has made a lot of efforts for me to release an album, and I am very grateful to her." IU said gratefully.

"IU, if I ask you to postpone the release of your album by four months, would you hate me?" Yin Xian suddenly had a bitter smile on his face.

"Four months? Why?" IU's excited face immediately froze.

"I didn't know you were planning to release your album in January. In September, I wrote a song for your sisters, Taeyeon and YoonA..." Yin Xian scratched his head, a bit annoyed.

"Are they going to release an album in January? Didn't they just have a concert in Shanghai in September?" IU was stunned, almost saying something inappropriate.

"Don't underestimate those sisters. Speaking of which, Kim Taeyeon is almost my student. I know her personality. And Lin YoonA is even more familiar with me... This time, for their album, cough... especially the song I wrote... IU, although I think your song is also very good, if we go head-to-head..." Yin Xian smiled bitterly.

"OPPA, do you think I'm not as good as Sister Taeyeon?" IU was a bit hurt.

"As a parent, no one wants to see their two children fight." Yin Xian smiled bitterly, "If IU, you decide to release your album in January, I will help you. After all, you are my official student and sister."

"Really, OPPA?" IU said, a bit disbelieving.

"I missed your debut song. I can't let you stumble again." Yin Xian calmed down and said seriously, "Since you've decided to release your album in January, I'll go to the company tomorrow and produce your album."

"Really?" IU became excited again but then deflated, "OPPA, thank you. Actually, I know that if I go head-to-head with Sister Taeyeon, my chances are slim..."

"It's okay, they have Yoo Young-jin behind them, and you have me!" Yin Xian adjusted his mood and encouraged IU.

"Actually, I think it's better to postpone the album a bit. But, OPPA, you can't go back on your promise to produce my album!" IU said seriously.

Yin Xian stared at IU's eyes for a while and said, "Are you agreeing to the delay because of me?"

"No, it's my own decision..." IU defended herself, a bit flustered.

"Thank you for your understanding." Yin Xian, moved, hugged IU.

In fact, although "GEE" was provided by Yin Xian to S.M., he knew that even if he hadn't given it to them, they could probably still write it. Facing this god-level song, Yin Xian really had no confidence in using IU's song to beat them.

When Yin Xian's attention returned to the TV, the best actress award had already been announced.

Next was the best actor award, also known as the Best Actor award.

"I wonder if Brother Yoon Seok will win another award tonight." Yin Xian said, a bit expectantly.

On TV, the award presenter had already taken the stage.

"The competition for this year's best actor is truly star-studded!" said Sun Ye-jin, who had just won the best actress award, with a smile.

"Kim Yoon-seok, Hyeok-kyu, Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Joo-hyuk, and Yin Xian, the competition for this award is unprecedentedly fierce!" said another presenter, Jung Woo-sung, with a smile.

"Let's take a look at their outstanding performances!" Sun Ye-jin said according to the script.

The screen then began to play highlights of the nominees' performances.

Yin Xian had no expectations for this award, so he watched the nervous expressions of the senior actors like Song Kang-ho and Lee Byung-hun with interest.

"The winner of the best actor award is..." announced Sun Ye-jin, who had just received an award, "Although some people might be surprised, it's an actor I really like! Yin Xian! Congratulations!"

"Ah!" IU immediately let out a high-pitched scream.

Yin Xian was startled twice.

Is this a joke? I didn't win best new actor, but I got the Best Actor award? What does this mean? And that scream from IU just now, my God... Ah, are my ears still intact?

"OPPA! You won! Best Actor!" IU, like a happy little bird, dove into Yin Xian's arms.

Then, on TV, the "Chaser" crew was in chaos, and another Best Actor nominee, Kim Yoon-seok, was pushed onto the stage by director Roh Hong-jin.

Kim Yoon-seok had no choice but to go up to the stage to accept the award on behalf of Yin Xian.

This caused a wave of good-natured laughter from the audience.

"I wish I wasn't accepting this award on behalf of Yin Xian!" Kim Yoon-seok said as he took the trophy from Sun Ye-jin, "But I genuinely congratulate Yin Xian on winning this award. For this film, Yin Xian's efforts far exceeded what everyone saw on screen. His efforts and performance truly deserve this award. I'll say one more thing, Yin Xian, if you don't come back, can I keep this trophy? I can engrave my name on it!"

This caused another wave of laughter from the audience.

With "Chaser" failing to win the best film award, the last film award of 2008 came to an end.

But for Yin Xian, after seeing himself win and IU still in his arms, he decisively turned off his phone...

Then, after cruelly rejecting IU's request to go out for a big meal to celebrate, Yin Xian went into his room to start composing a melody for IU's song...

For the next few days, Yin Xian was rooted in his room, only coming out to eat, and even canceled his morning exercise routine.

But finally, after a week, the composition for IU's song was completed. Then, Yin Xian finally turned on his phone.

Next came a round of apologies and thanks...

Kim Xiu Yan, who had been informed by IU to postpone the album release by four months to avoid the January release of Girls' Generation, was now fully focused on selecting songs for IU.

Then, the appointment letter for Yin Xian to become a lecturer at Seoul National University was delivered to his home...

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