Chu Tian was blissfully unaware that his words had shattered Sister Hua's heart; all he could think about was how to stop Xu Qingqiu.

"Exactly. If you want to retire at thirty and achieve your dreams, don't you need to get a move on now?"

"Others release an album every year, or even every two or three years, but that won't work for you. In my plan, you should be releasing two, or even three, albums a year, each with different content."

"This way, fans will always have something new to look forward to, and you can expand into different areas to avoid being pigeonholed into one style. Plus, you need to tap into different languages to broaden your influence."

He said so much in one breath that his mouth felt dry.

"So, you see, you can't relax just yet. You've got to get busy, understand?"

By now, Xu Qingqiu was utterly bewildered by Chu Tian's persuasive talk.

The booklet she had previously held on to reluctantly was now set aside, and she began to seriously consider his words.

"So, you're saying I should start preparing for a new album now, and then have a second and a third one ready next year, right?"

Chu Tian nodded decisively. He couldn't let all their previous efforts go to waste at this critical juncture.

"Yes, exactly. That's what I mean."

"But where will the songs come from?" Sister Hua, who had a deep understanding of the industry, interjected. "With such a high album release frequency, won't it be hard to find enough good songs?"

Does he really think others don't want to release several albums a year? she thought. If they had the chance, they'd release more than anyone. It's not that they lack opportunities; they lack songs! Without songs, they can't do squat.

"Those star songwriters are swamped with requests; people spend a fortune and still have to wait. For the better ones, you might get a song in a month or two, but then it's back-and-forth revisions and adjustments—a whole ordeal. If you're dealing with someone less meticulous, waiting for a year or so is normal."

"Beyond frequency, the quality of the songs is also crucial. Just like Xu Qingqiu's previous album. While not every song was a classic, each one was certainly high-quality. The album was hailed as legendary upon release. Was it just because of her fame? No! It was because the songs were good! Everyone else wishes they could do the same, but they can't! Such quality songs can't be written by newcomers; both lyrics and composition require skill and experience. Without a certain depth and life experience, it's highly unlikely to produce anything great. It's not an absolute rule, but it applies in most cases. That's why other singers rely on one or two lead singles to carry their albums, with the rest, frankly, just being filler."

This was why Sister Hua posed the question; her skepticism stemmed from her understanding.

But the one thing she didn't understand was Chu Tian.

"The songs aren't an issue," Chu Tian said confidently. "You have me, right?"

"Not an... issue?" Sister Hua looked at Chu Tian, speechless, unsure whether to be angry or something else.

In her mind, the songs from the previous album must have been what Chu Tian had accumulated over the years, right? Who could just casually produce a top-quality song out of thin air? That's absurd! Even a genius couldn't do that consistently, could they? If someone could, they wouldn't be human, but a god, a monster... in short, not human.

Unfortunately for her, Chu Tian was precisely that kind of exceptional individual.

Not only was he a transmigrator, but he also had a system.

Trying to judge him by normal standards was a complete waste of effort.

"Right, I have the songs here. What Qingqiu needs now is to train, get familiar with the songs, and then we'll revise them later," Chu Tian continued. "Besides, recording an album also involves shooting music videos, handling promotions, and so on. So, how can you not be in a hurry?"

Watching his matter-of-fact demeanor, Xu Qingqiu's reaction was drastically different from Sister Hua's. Sister Hua was analyzing, discussing the practicalities.

As for Xu Qingqiu? Right now, her gaze was filled with Chu Tian's image. Could he do it? There was no need to doubt. Just seeing Chu Tian brimming with confidence, she unconditionally believed he absolutely could. Perhaps this was love. A confident man is the most attractive, and this was her boyfriend. How could she not adore him?

"Hold on, hold on," Sister Hua interrupted. "You mean to say, you have songs ready right now? You have a stockpile?"

Chu Tian glanced at Sister Hua, speechless. I'm in the middle of convincing Xu Qingqiu, and you keep interrupting? What's gotten into you?

Nevertheless, seeing her eager curiosity, Chu Tian nodded.

"Yes! Well... sort of."

He hesitated because he did have songs, but not all of them were suitable. Plus, the concept for the new album wasn't finalized yet, so it was better not to overpromise.

"You really do?! What kind of songs? What genre? Are they like the previous ones?" Sister Hua's interest was immediately piqued.

But before Chu Tian could answer, she hesitated again.

"No, that won't work. If they're just like the previous ones, it would mean Qingqiu's style continues, which could limit her development."

About to reply, Chu Tian caught her words, changed tack, and said, "Oh, there are a few similar ones, and some different ones. Actually, if needed, I can come up with others."

"What do you mean, 'come up with others'? Write them on the spot?"

"Err... find them on the spot? Or, you could say, write them on the spot."

What's with her? Chu Tian wondered. Why does Sister Hua keep grilling me like this? I'm almost out of excuses!

"What do you mean by 'find them on the spot'?"

"Oh, come on, Sister Hua, let's discuss this later. Aren't we talking about Qingqiu's situation right now?"

Seeing he didn't want to elaborate, Sister Hua pursed her lips but ultimately swallowed her questions.

"Alright then. In that case, tell me your plan later. I'll adjust my work priorities and give you my full support."

That's more like it, Chu Tian thought, secretly wiping away a bead of sweat and sighing in relief. All that questioning nearly exposed me.

However, after all this roundabout talk, Xu Qingqiu seemed to be regaining her clarity.

"Releasing an album is fine, but doesn't it conflict with this TV show? What if I postpone my other commitments? I can make time for this show; I find it quite interesting."

Chu Tian tensed. All that effort, all those words... was it all going down the drain?

But this time, before he could speak, Sister Hua interjected firmly, "No, you can't postpone the others; they're too important. If you do, it will be very detrimental to your future development, and you could offend influential people."

Since Sister Hua put it that way, Xu Qingqiu didn't insist further.

But her gaze still lingered on the pamphlet. It's so tempting... What should I do?

Just then, Chu Tian had a flash of inspiration. "Look at you, there's nothing to regret. This show is part of a series. Our company plans to develop it into an IP, with second and third seasons to follow."

"If you really like it, then after the first season is produced, we can watch it. It'll be a good chance for you to learn, let the first batch of participants scout things out. Then you can join the second season, sound good?"

Hearing this, Xu Qingqiu's eyes lit up.

"Oh, right! Then it's settled. When is the second season, roughly?"

"Err... probably next year?"

When the hell will that be? Chu Tian was inwardly exasperated.

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