Having no purpose, no direction, they were just casually chatting about anything and everything.

He didn't know if he had been in this world too long, or if the door in his heart was slowly opening. The previously aloof Chu Tian suddenly felt a bit lonely and always wanted to find someone to talk to. And the only person he could talk to, for now, was Xu Qingqiu.

It was as if they were friends who could talk about anything, or perhaps neighbors who had lived together for a long time. In any case, talking to her felt very comfortable, even to the point of being addictive.

Li Chunhua was quick to act. While Chu Tian was still chatting with Xu Qingqiu, he received a message from Hou Yichuan.

[President Chu, Xu Qingqiu's studio agent called me to request another song. What should I reply?]

[Agree to it.]

After sending the message nonchalantly, Chu Tian put away his phone and pretended to ask casually, "By the way, Qingqiu, what were you planning to do with that previous song?"

"Ah? That song..." Xu Qingqiu was startled by his question but quickly covered it up. "That song is really good. I'm a bit reluctant to use it and want to save it for later."

Is that so? Chu Tian couldn't shake the feeling that she was hiding something. 'The Light Runner' is indeed a good song, but is there really a need to keep it for so long? What does 'saving it for later' even mean? Could she be planning to perform it at a concert?

A thought struck him, and he likely figured out her plan. But is this song really that special? Why save it for a concert?

He silently recalled the song in his mind. When he reached the chorus, he suddenly froze, as if he understood the reason behind Xu Qingqiu's actions.

"I can follow behind you"

"Like a shadow chasing the light in a dream"

"I can wait at this crossroads"

"No matter whether you will pass by or not"

"..."

Isn't this a true portrayal of Xu Qingqiu?

Thinking of the years Xu Qingqiu had silently paid attention to him, Chu Tian's heart was stirred once again. Initially, when he gave her the song, he hadn't thought much about it. After all, in his previous life, he had sung countless songs and heard even more. Often, he just listened to them without truly having the opportunity to delve deeply into the meanings contained within the lyrics. He had given her this song simply because he'd won it in a raffle and thought it suitable—a very straightforward idea. But unexpectedly, Xu Qingqiu had projected herself into it, even planning to keep it.

After realizing this, he sighed internally, feeling somewhat helpless, sentimental, and also a little pained for her. Yet, a smile unknowingly crept onto his face and lingered for a long time.

"What's with you? Why are you smiling?"

"Ah? Nothing, I just thought of something happy."

"What happy thing?"

"Oh, it's my, uh, my wife giving birth."

"What?!!"

"Ah, not really! It's the neighbor's granny's cat that gave birth."

"You gave me a fright!" Xu Qingqiu glared at him, annoyed, but her heart still skipped a beat. She had clearly heard what Chu Tian said: he claimed his wife had given birth. Who was his wife? Since when did he have one? In reality, I've never heard anything about him having a wife, nor have I ever seen him with any woman. Could it be someone from a game? I've heard many people find 'wives' in games. Could Chu Tian be like that too? Guys love playing games, and he's no exception. It can't actually be true, can it? No, I have to find out who this so-called wife really is!

Chu Tian had no idea that his casual remark, a familiar meme from a previous life, would put Xu Qingqiu on high alert. It even triggered a series of subsequent events. If he had known this would happen, he definitely wouldn't have tried to be clever.

Seeing Xu Qingqiu's displeased expression, Chu Tian immediately tensed up. Realizing the atmosphere wasn't good, he decisively chose to take his leave. Xu Qingqiu didn't speak, her eyes fixed on his retreating figure, lost in thought.

After leaving the office, feeling the piercing gaze on his back, Chu Tian unconsciously broke out in a cold sweat. What the hell? Why am I so nervous?

He shook his head to dispel these thoughts and began considering which song to choose for Xu Qingqiu.

Thanks to the recent album's success, even after the initial surge in Reputation Points, they were still increasing every day. It wasn't much, but it was enough. Previously, in his efforts to spend Reputation Points, he'd lost count of how many prize draws he'd done; he now had at least twenty-odd songs in his possession. There were four or five songs suitable for Xu Qingqiu, but he was currently considering which one would be most appropriate.

"Thousands of Songs" was a Cantonese song. Xu Qingqiu's primary fanbase was in the mainland, where Mandarin predominated. It wasn't that Cantonese wasn't needed, but the time wasn't right for it yet. So, that song was out. Of the remaining ones, "Red Roses" was a possibility, as was "He Doesn't Understand." However, both were the most basic versions, the original male vocalist versions. They would require Chu Tian to rearrange and adjust them, and the timing wasn't right for that.

The last two songs were Penny Tai's "How Is It" and Joey Yung's "Little." Both of these were classics among classics. "How Is It" was Penny Tai's breakout hit, and "Little" was a Jay Chou composition that had propelled Joey Yung to superstardom. They were, without a doubt, ace-in-the-hole material.

After weighing his options, he decided to give her both of the last two songs. The earlier ones could wait; there was no rush.

Once decided, he took out a pre-prepared authorization letter from his secret little bag and wrote the two songs on it.

PHEW. That should do it. I'll find a chance to give it to her later.

Of course, tonight was out of the question, as there was a celebration banquet. After all, Xu Qingqiu had won King of Songs for the first episode, and a little celebration was in order. Due to the need for confidentiality, a lavish celebration wasn't appropriate. So that evening, just Chu Tian, Sister Hua, Yiyi, and Xu Qingqiu found a place for a big meal. Xu Qingqiu wanted to have a few drinks, but Chu Tian quickly stopped her. Given her usual conduct when drinking, it was best to avoid it. It wasn't that he was afraid she would cause a scene, but he was worried about what outrageous things she might say. With so many people present—Yiyi and Sister Hua were both watching—how would they handle it then? Wouldn't it be awkward?

With no chance on the first night, Chu Tian thought about going the next day, or maybe passing the songs to Unlimited Entertainment.

Unexpectedly, the next day Director Yu Cheng returned. He insisted on Chu Tian drinking with him, along with Wei Liangxiao. The three of them hung out until past three in the morning; all got drunk, and nothing got accomplished.

However, there was some good news: Yu Cheng indicated that Lemon TV was interested in collaborating on "King of Mask Singer." Moreover, when Wei Liangxiao had resigned, his previous company had been very reluctant to let him go. After all, could someone dubbed a genius director lack real skill? Besides, Wei Liangxiao hadn't just been biding his time at Lemon TV all those years; he still had some connections there. They even said that if Wei Liangxiao were to return to Lemon TV, they would welcome him with open arms, wishing he'd come back sooner.

Was Wei Liangxiao willing to return? Of course, he was. Who wouldn't like a platform as big as Lemon TV? But reality wasn't that simple. The world is never short of people, especially competitors in the same field. Lemon TV was indeed large. The advantage of its size was high development potential, but the downside was intense competitive pressure. Every position there was filled. He could return, but what would he do? Wait! Wait for someone to move and free up a spot for him. Who would be willing? Who would step down and make way for him? Create his own show? The budget allocated from above was limited. One more person meant significantly less money for everyone else; how could they be happy about that?

So Wei Liangxiao hadn't planned on returning just yet. Besides, Chu Tian's show was genuinely good, and he was very interested in it, so he decided to stay on for the time being. This way, the competition with his peers was eliminated, and things returned to a state of mutual amicability. Naturally, some of his connections became even more harmonious, making collaborations much smoother.

According to Wei Liangxiao and Yu Cheng, the consensus within Lemon TV was that they could explore collaboration. They were even considering cooperation on resources, but they needed to see the show's impact first. After all, it couldn't compare to their in-house productions, so it was quite normal for an externally sourced show to face stricter requirements.

Chu Tian wasn't surprised by this. He was confident his show would definitely be a success. Now, all he had to do was wait for post-production to be completed, then show it to Lemon TV before discussing further plans.

This could be considered a moderately good piece of news.

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