lerbook Chapter 372 What? As you wish?
Chapter 372 What? As you wish?
Chapter 372 What? As you wish?
Hu Jiyan glanced at the object in Lin Yourong's hand and immediately recognized it as a USB flash drive.
He quickly looked away, and then without delay picked up the fairness cup and poured the tea into the teacups on the tea tray one by one.
Seeing his eager look, Sister Ru couldn't help but smile and said with a hint of teasing, "Old Hu, don't rush, this was originally brought here for you to try out."
Upon hearing this, Hu Jiyan was slightly taken aback, realizing that his behavior had indeed been a bit too hasty.
A fleeting hint of embarrassment crossed his face, but being a seasoned veteran, he quickly regained his composure.
He casually put down the fairness cup in his hand, a smile on his face, and said jokingly, "Haha, Jingru, don't laugh at me. As a musician, I have to have some expectations for Mr. Y's work, right?"
Looking at the crow's feet at the corners of Hu Jiyan's eyes as he smiled, Sister Ru couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Yu Huan's pen name is really well-chosen, mysterious and thought-provoking."
Even someone as influential in the industry as Hu Jiyan has to address him with a touch of reverence as "Mr. Y".
Of course, Hu Jiyan clearly admired Yu Huan's talent, which is why he made those jokes.
Sister Ru changed her mind and said with a smile, "Old Hu, I'm not making fun of you! Look at Su Su's two songs, they're still at the top of the charts, and they were both written by Mr. Y. Everyone can see his talent."
Hu Jiyan agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "Jingru, you're right. I've listened to those two songs many times as well. Mr. Y's talent is truly admirable. In all my years in the industry, it's rare to find a musician whose new works I look forward to so much."
"Is that so?" Sister Ru replied casually, picked up her teacup, and took a sip of tea.
Hu Jiyan nodded: "Of course, Mr. Y is one of them, and he's a rare all-rounder!"
Lin Yourong listened to their conversation, especially Hu Jiyan's high praise for Yu Huan.
This caused her to slightly raise her chin, her heart rippled with emotion, and an indescribable sense of pride welled up within her.
She couldn't help but recall how many times she had tiptoed around to secretly observe her husband when he was creating.
His focus and dedication, and the efforts he made day and night, have now transformed into the respect and expectations of others...
Lin Yourong's lips unconsciously turned up, revealing a faint smile behind her mask.
Her voice held a hint of barely suppressed pleasure as she humbly took over the conversation for her husband: "Director Hu, it's just a demo, still quite rough. Please feel free to point out any shortcomings."
After saying that, she reached out and handed the USB drive to Hu Jiyan.
Hu Jiyan, who had been eyeing it for a long time, hurriedly reached out and took it.
He stood up with great interest and said, "The title of the song, 'Red-Clad Ladies,' sounds like a refreshing masterpiece. I'm so excited to have the chance to hear it first."
As he spoke, he strode quickly toward his desk.
Upon hearing this, Sister Ru and Lin Yourong, who were sitting across the coffee table from each other, exchanged glances.
Can you tell it's a masterpiece just by hearing the song title?
Sister Ru chuckled and shook her head, thinking to herself that Su Su and Yu Huan, this couple, complemented each other perfectly, and their combined strength was greater than the sum of its parts.
If those two songs were given to newcomers to the music scene, they might become popular, but it would probably be difficult for these professional music producers to treat them with such seriousness.
Su Su's solid singing skills and high popularity certainly played a key role in bringing the song to life.
However, Yu Huan's outstanding works have undoubtedly added a significant chapter to her music career, making her position in the Chinese music scene more solid and allowing her to truly establish herself.
Take the song "It's You" for example; it became a hit everywhere and had a huge impact.
A hit song can not only bring popularity and reputation to a singer, but also greatly enhance their commercial value.
Even Yu Huan's second song, "The Thief of Time," performed by Su Su, became a hit across the country and was loved by listeners.
With two hugely popular songs released right off the bat, it's no wonder that professionals like Hu Jiyan are so excited about 'Mr. Y's' new work...
Sunlight streamed in through the clear glass window, casting a bright dappled light on a corner of the coffee table.
Sister Ru pondered for a moment, then picked up her teacup and took a sip, the warm aroma of tea spreading in her mouth.
Just then, a melodious humming sound drifted into her ears, instantly drawing her full attention like a magnet.
Hu Jiyan's sound system is excellent; even from a great distance, it sounds as if the sound is right next to your ears.
As the humming began, the clear and melodious sound of the guzheng filled the air, flowing gently like a babbling brook.
The sound of the guzheng intertwined with the melodious and graceful humming, complementing each other perfectly. Instantly, the entire space was filled with a unique atmosphere, as if pulling people into a theatrical troupe, making them involuntarily immerse themselves in it.
Sister Ru couldn't help but put down her teacup, lean forward slightly, and listen carefully.
Hu Jiyan sat upright behind the computer screen, focusing intently on operating the mouse and clicking to view the sheet music.
Although this is just a demo without mixing, and the virtual instruments sound a bit thin, the vocals are simply outstanding.
A sense of desolation and tragedy is vividly conveyed in the melodious humming.
Combining this with the lyrics displayed on the screen, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "I never expected this demo to be so well-made. It even has instrumentation, and the classical style of the vocals is just perfect!"
Especially the part where the lyrics go, "People walk by, the old colors are gone, people on stage sing, a heartbreaking farewell song..."
The way she sang, with her high-pitched voice, amplified the sense of desolation and tragedy to the extreme, making people feel heartbroken and moved.
This must be the singing style of traditional Chinese opera, right?
Hu Jiyan thought for a moment and immediately got goosebumps all over his body.
Although his major was somewhat unrelated to his studies, as the saying goes, even if you haven't eaten pork, you've seen pigs run, and Hu Jiyan has listened to quite a few ancient-style songs.
So-called "ancient style" songs have always belonged to the category of popular music since their inception. The term "ancient style" is just a label for a musical style, not a new musical form.
Most of these ancient-style songs are simply made to follow the trend, simply adapting ancient poems or randomly using fixed phrases for rhyming, and then adding a few folk instruments to the arrangement.
The so-called "traditional style" is merely superficial.
That's why Hu Jiyan isn't fond of these kinds of songs, finding them very pretentious.
But at this moment, his eyes seemed to be drawn by a magnet, unwilling to look away from the screen for even a moment. While staring intently at the lyrics, his ears were also focused on capturing every subtle change in the notes. A strong urge welled up within him, a desire to immediately delve into the song's background and intent, an eagerness to know how Mr. Y had conceived such a moving melody and lyrics.
Sister Ru and Xing Yujia were also hearing the demo of "Red Cliff" for the first time, and they were also deeply attracted by its unique opera-style singing.
Xing Yujia's eyes widened, her dark eyes filled with shock. She felt that the humming voice was just too beautiful!
Putting aside everyone's inner thoughts, the atmosphere in the room seemed to freeze at this moment, with only the music playing from the speakers echoing softly in the air.
Even after the demo of "Red Clown" ended, its lingering sound still echoed in everyone's hearts for a long time.
"Not bad." Sister Ru gave Lin Yourong a thumbs up.
Seeing this, Lin Yourong gave a light smile.
Hu Jiyan, sitting upright behind his desk, unconsciously clicked his tongue and suddenly realized that the vocals were clearly sung by Lin Su.
A guess flashed through his mind, and he thought to himself that Lin Su and Mr. Y were indeed very close. Since they were able to participate in the demo production process, the two of them probably really had a romantic relationship.
Hu Jiyan tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, then sat up straight and glanced at the top of the computer screen.
He smiled broadly at Lin Yourong, who was sitting sideways on the sofa and looking at him from the side, and said, "Lin Su, your voice is amazing. The dry recording looks like it has been edited in post-production."
"That's right, my Susu's a cappella singing also has its own reverb." Sister Ru raised her chin, taking over the conversation with a hint of pride.
Hu Jiyan nodded slightly and said in deep agreement, "Jingru, you're right. Your Susu is not only good at vocal quality, but more importantly, she has great control and expressiveness over her voice. Her timbre transitions are natural and smooth, and her emotional expression is delicate and subtle. This ability cannot be achieved simply by having a good voice. Her singing technique and emotional investment have reached a very high level."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Yourong sat up slightly in response to the generous praise and said humbly, "Director Hu, you flatter me. I just tried my best to interpret each song."
Sister Ru chuckled and chimed in, "This is also thanks to Mr. Y's excellent songwriting, which gave Susu more room to showcase her talents."
Lin Yourong gave a soft "hmm," her tone rising, clear and melodious.
She straightened up, then looked at Sister Ru and said with a smile, "Yes, Mr. Y's creation is really great."
Xing Yujia sat upright, her gaze fixed on Sister Susu.
During the conversation just now, she could understand each word individually, but when put together, it left her feeling confused and bewildered.
But at this moment, when Sister Su said these words, her eyebrows and eyes under the brim of her hat curved like crescent moons, and a happy smile kept overflowing from her eyes.
Xing Yujia could truly feel her love for Yu Ge and her heartfelt pride in their shared musical career.
This kind of happiness was contagious, and Xing Yujia was also slightly moved, feeling a surge of emotion in her heart. No wonder these two became husband and wife.
Putting herself in her shoes, if she were Sister Susu, she would love someone as talented and handsome as Brother Yu...
At this moment, everyone had different thoughts and suddenly fell into a strange silence.
Sister Ru pursed her lips, her gaze slowly shifting between Lin Yourong and Hu Jiyan.
Seeing that Hu Jiyan suddenly fell silent and stared intently at the computer screen in front of him, Sister Ru couldn't help but feel puzzled and curious.
She stood up and quickly walked over to take a look.
"Old Hu, what's wrong? What's on this screen that's making you so engrossed?" Sister Ru walked over to Hu Jiyan, leaned down slightly, and her gaze fell on the computer screen.
To Sister Ru's surprise, what was displayed was not sheet music, but a very simple TXT document interface.
Her question rang in Hu Jiyan's ears.
Hu Jiyan seemed to be pulled back from another distant world. He was slightly stunned, and then slowly said, "Jingru, I saw a document on my USB drive. It's the background story of 'Red Ling.' I just finished reading it, and it was really shocking. No wonder the musical atmosphere of 'Red Ling' is so desolate and tragic. I never expected that there was such a story behind this song."
"Really?" Sister Ru raised her eyebrows slightly.
She knew the song had a backstory, but she had never actually read it.
With a hint of curiosity and anticipation, she leaned closer to the computer screen and whispered, "Let me see."
Her gaze fell on the Chinese characters on the screen, and as she read on, her expression gradually changed.
She frowned and asked, "Does this Pei Yanzhi really exist?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong did not turn around but explained, "Sister Ru, there is no such person. The background story of 'Red Cliff' was fabricated by Mr. Yu Y."
"Oh." Sister Ru nodded slightly, her eyes fixed on him.
After finishing the story, Sister Ru slowly straightened up, took a deep breath, and said, "The writing is excellent, and the story is so moving."
The words have not yet fallen.
Sister Ru suddenly raised both hands, clapping her fists together, and continued excitedly, "Su Su, I feel this song is going to be a huge hit!"
Hu Jiyan nodded and chimed in, "This should be the title track of the new album, right? The melody, lyrics, and unique opera singing style of 'Red Silk' are perfectly integrated, making it of excellent quality. Coupled with such a captivating story background, it definitely has the potential to become a huge hit."
His words carried a hint of caution, and he didn't speak as definitively as Sister Ru.
After all, the prerequisites for a song to become a hit are definitely not just this; it also requires the right timing, location, and people.
Upon hearing this, Sister Ru suddenly patted Hu Jiyan on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Although the quality of 'Red-Haired Girl' is indeed very high, the title track of Su Su's upcoming EP album is not it, but 'As You Wish'."
Upon hearing these completely unexpected words, Hu Jiyan's expression froze instantly.
His eyes, behind his black-rimmed glasses, widened in shock.
Hu Jiyan's gaze quickly shifted from the computer screen to Sister Ru, and he involuntarily raised his voice, filled with disbelief and intense curiosity: "What? As you wished?"
What song is it?
How could it possibly outperform "Red-Haired Girl"?
This posture, which seemed to be waiting for Sister Ru to explain further, made her turn to Lin Yourong for help.
(End of this chapter)