Chapter 90

He Runqing thought for a moment and nodded, "If possible, that would be the best! His strength no longer needs to be tested. If my intuition is correct, I believe that in the next few decades, he will definitely be one of the few standing above everyone else in the domestic music scene!"

Liu Mei was taken aback by this, clearly not expecting He Runqing to have such a high opinion of Li Qian!

Although the song just now had greatly shocked her, after careful consideration, she shook her head with a smile and said, "His talent and strength indeed no longer need to be questioned; the song just now is the best proof. But to say that he will stand above everyone else in the future... Ha ha, I think you're overestimating him!"

He Runqing opened her mouth to speak, but Liu Mei quickly reached out to hold her hand, soothing her, "Runqing, you're too anxious!" After a pause, seeing that He Runqing had calmed down, she continued, "It's just that one album didn't sell well, and we've already analyzed it. The songs on that album were indeed not the best. But you are He Runqing! You are the top-selling sweet song queen in the country, even Zhen Zhen can't match you! One album selling a bit lower won't have much impact on you. As long as we pay more attention to the selection of songs for the next album and set higher standards, it will be fine!"

He Runqing thought for a moment, fell silent for a while, and then said, "Your point is that I shouldn't go to Jinan?"

Liu Mei shook her head and said, "I still say, you are He Runqing! What about Zhen Zhen? What about Liao Liao? Among the female singers in the country, they are just fleeting moments. In terms of album sales, none of them can match you! Li Qian's works are indeed outstanding. If he were in Shuntian or if we happened to be holding a concert in Jinan, then meeting him or even inviting him for a meal would be normal. But to say that he is so outstanding that the sweet song queen herself needs to personally go to Jinan to meet him... Ha ha, not to be blunt, Runqing, you're underestimating yourself!"

He Runqing thought for a moment and said, "But, the success of 'Half a Pot of Silk' has already proven that his Chinese style is very suitable for me. And currently, only he can write such mature Chinese style songs. So, even for this reason, isn't it worth it for me to lower my head a bit and take the initiative to meet him?"

Liu Mei smiled and said firmly, "Among us, anyone can lower their head, but not you!"

After a pause, she smiled again, with a hint of disdain, "As for your point that only he can write Chinese style... Runqing, think about it. How many talented people are there in this industry? Is Li Qian the only one? Obviously not! Think about it, when 'Unfinished Love' and 'Half a Pot of Silk' both become popular, will others not see it? If they see it, will they not write Chinese style songs?"

At this point, her face was filled with confidence, "I won't say more, Runqing, rest assured. I can guarantee that within three months, there will be countless Chinese style songs in this industry! At that time, there will be plenty of good Chinese style songs for you to choose from! Do you think it's necessary for you, the sweet song queen, to go to Jinan to seek a song from a young boy?"

To be honest, after Liu Mei's analysis, even the other people in the room nodded in agreement, and even her assistant said, "I also think what Sister Liu said makes sense."

He Runqing thought carefully and finally nodded slowly.

Liu Mei smiled and continued, "I know what you're thinking, you're worried that when I called Old Cao for a song, it might have made them uncomfortable! No problem, after the recording of the gala is over, I'll go to Jinan and personally apologize to Old Cao. Do you think that's okay?"

He Runqing thought for a moment, nodded, and then specially reminded, "And Li Qian! Yes, you must personally meet him, be humble, and say a few words of thanks on my behalf! Also, tell him that when he comes to Shuntian, please notify me, I must invite him for a meal!"

Liu Mei, though not entirely convinced, still smiled and nodded, "Rest assured, I will definitely handle it properly for you! I won't let you offend them!"

He Runqing sighed in relief, feeling a bit more at ease.

But after careful consideration, she still felt that even if they did this, it seemed to be a bit lacking.

However... well, what Liu Mei said wasn't entirely without reason. So, let's wait a bit longer and see if anyone in the industry can come up with some mature Chinese style works.

Looking at Liu Mei, she smiled and said, "Alright, let's decide on this!"

...

He Runqing left with her people, and less than half a minute later, Liao Liao also turned and walked back silently.

She didn't speak, so Huang Wenjuan and Xiao Yuandong could only follow silently.

When they returned to the preparation room and everyone sat down, Liao Liao finally sighed and let out a long breath.

Just a few hours ago, she was incredibly excited.

She believed she had written an outstanding work. She thought that if she brought the song 'Wind from This Side' to Jinan to meet Li Qian, even in the face of his terrifying two large notebooks, she wouldn't feel so inferior. At least she would have some confidence to speak.

When the work was completed on that swaying long-distance bus, she couldn't help but take it out to look at it repeatedly, even on the plane from Chang'an to Songjiang. On the way, even when she was dozing off, she was thinking about the satisfaction of throwing this work in front of Li Qian!

Li Qian's thick two large notebooks and the way he casually tore off a piece of paper and handed it to her were truly terrifying and left a deep impression!

So much so that even though she had become famous nationwide with his works, and even though she knew that no matter how hard she tried, she could never reach Li Qian's level, Liao Liao couldn't help but want to challenge him. She didn't expect to really shock him, but even leaving an impression that "Liao Liao can write songs" would be good.

At least it would show that Liao Liao wasn't nothing without him.

But... but...

Well, the facts proved that her painstakingly created so-called masterpiece, so-called masterpiece, was completely trash in front of his 'Farewell'!

Was she going to show it to him? Was she hoping he would praise her?

Hey, Miss Liao, can we have some self-respect?

Even if he could lower himself to praise her, would she have the face to really believe it?

After being hit and calming down, Liao Liao had to admit that her 'Wind from This Side' was, to some extent, a mimicry of 'Wildflowers' and 'My Passionate Homeland,' and even though the mimicry wasn't bad, it was at least one level lower than the two songs!

What was the point of showing it to him?

She sighed, feeling depressed, and raised her hand to rub her forehead, clearly dejected.

Huang Wenjuan and Xiao Yuandong exchanged glances, completely puzzled by what was wrong with the creative singer. After a pause, Xiao Yuandong decided to start a conversation and said, "Liao Liao, on the way just now, you said you wrote a good song on this trip to the northwest and wanted to show it to me. How about it, can I see it?"

Well... what is it called to flatter someone and get kicked in the face?

This is it!

Liao Liao looked at him, expressionless.

"Later, I really don't have the mood right now," she said calmly, completely ignoring Xiao Yuandong's embarrassment.

Then, she turned to look at Huang Wenjuan and asked, "Juanzi, when is the last recording of the gala?"

Huang Wenjuan quickly replied, "The 30th! Uh, let me think, yes, the 25th is for rehearsals, and the 28th and 30th are for the actual recording! It starts at 1 PM and ends around 6 PM! Uh, our program is scheduled for the third half, as the finale!"

Liao Liao nodded and said, "Help me book a ticket, um, for the 31st. I don't want to fly late at night, so just book a ticket for the 31st, any time is fine, as long as I can get there that day. I want to go to Jinan!"

Huang Wenjuan's eyes lit up, "To Jinan? To meet Li Qian? To seek a song? Or... Oh, I get it, you're going to show him 'Wind from This Side'?"

Well, what a beautiful hit!

Liao Liao looked at her helplessly, full of resentment.

"Can we not mention that song?" she said.

Now even a fool could understand why Liao Liao was unhappy, but the question was... neither Huang Wenjuan nor Xiao Yuandong could figure out why a song that had made her so proud just now was now something she didn't even want to mention.

Huang Wenjuan thought for a moment and said in a carefree manner, "Why not mention it? I think your song is great! I think Li Qian will be shocked by it!"

Liao Liao's resentful eyes, clearly with a hint of killing intent, glanced at her, instantly scaring the little assistant into not pretending to be silly anymore.

At this moment, Liao Liao couldn't help but sigh and cover her face with her hand.

Through the gaps in her fingers, her voice came out muffled, "Forget it, I don't want to say anything more. I've realized, if I am Sun Wukong, then he is the Buddha! If I want to be the Victorious Fighting Buddha, he has to bestow it upon me! So, the Golden Cudgel and the Great Sage Equal to Heaven should be put away honestly and quickly!"

Huang Wenjuan and Xiao Yuandong exchanged glances, both with a look of confusion.

They also felt that this metaphor... was strangely profound.

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