Chapter 48 "Left Finger Pointing to the Moon"

But she wasn't bothered at all; one million was just for the performance rights to the song. And it was only for five years! After five years, if Chengcheng wanted to perform the song in public again, she would have to pay again. The biggest source of income was the download revenue sharing. Shi Shi obtained licenses to play the song on all platforms; although there wasn't exclusive revenue, the sheer volume of downloads was enough!

Now Shi Shi has also experienced what it means to earn over 10,000 yuan in the time it takes to catch one's breath.

"Next, we need to ensure the quality of your songs. The two people Professor Shi recommended are really good; the work we can't give you is perfect for them. But we still don't have enough people; those two can only do arrangement. We also need to find two lyricists, at least two, since their styles are different."

Shi Shi readily agreed: "I'll leave the recruitment to you. I don't mind whether it's full-time or part-time. When it comes to creative work, the work speaks for itself. As long as you can produce something, I don't mind never having to clock in. However, I'll ask Zhongcheng to be more rigorous with the employment contract."

Song Ming and Shi Shi's collaboration was quite pleasant. Although Shi Shi lacked work experience, she was very good at interpersonal relationships. Since she was appointed as the general manager, she never interfered. This girl only cared about results. After all, it was still just a small workshop, and her decentralized management style was very commendable.

"Have you been feeling any pressure writing songs lately? How does Teacher Shi feel about taking office?"

Seeing Song Ming's teasing expression, Shi Shi said listlessly, "A new broom sweeps clean, and now they're holding us back with credits, so at least we're still a little scared. Otherwise, do you think you can start enjoying life early just by going to university? That's a pipe dream."

"Peng Feier participated in a variety show, and she plans to use your song."

Shi Shi gave her the song "Left Finger Pointing to the Moon," and Peng Feier immediately transferred the money after receiving it. This shows how much she liked it. However, since it was only a single, she delayed releasing it, which Shi Shi knew meant she was building up her momentum—wanting to make a splash!

She's pretty much cleared up all her past scandals, and she definitely wants to get back to her peak.

It seems her chance has finally arrived.

"What variety show is Peng Feier participating in?" Shi Shi asked curiously.

Song Ming actually knew: "It's a music variety show on Shanghai TV called 'Guess Who I Am'."

"A music variety show called this? It sounds like a horror movie."

"Song Ming, you've made me suffer so much~~~~~" A round head appeared on Song Ming's right shoulder. Its big, clear eyes stared straight at her.

"Shen He! Shi Shi!" Song Ming shouted angrily!

When did that brat get in?! She was sitting face to face with Shi Shi, her back to the door, Shi Shi must have seen her!

"Hehe, Sister Song. When your heart rate increases, your adrenaline spikes, which triggers hormone secretion. It's conducive to developing an extramarital affair."

"Shut up, you brat! Your brother-in-law has made so many snacks for you for nothing, you little ingrate." Song Ming's husband is a very virtuous man. He can easily make braised duck, beef jerky, and baked cakes. In winter, he also pickles more than a dozen kinds of pickled vegetables. Everyone who is close to Song Ming has been fed by him.

"Hehe, I didn't do anything, I was just talking nonsense in a serious tone." After saying that, her little face became serious. She was truly innocent.

"I know that variety show you two are talking about. It's also a competition, but it only invites singers from the industry, not amateurs. The singers have to wear masks. They are scored based solely on their singing without knowing who they are. I think it's quite interesting. The production team invited my dad to participate, but Lao Shen (Old Shen) doesn't have time anymore. Sis, do you want to participate? I feel it would really boost your popularity."

Shi Shi shook her head: "I'm not a singer."

Song Ming had a lot of things to do, so she walked away, her high heels clicking softly. The two sisters were left to chat.

"What a pity! You sing so well, you should sing more." Seeing that Shen He looked a little dejected, Shi Shi patted her head and said, "Don't worry, so what if I'm not here? My songs will still be there. I'll show you what it means to be a legend even when I'm not around."

Shen He's mood changed faster than turning the pages of a book, and he immediately beamed with joy.

When will my aunt's husband's new album be released?

"September 20th. Hehe, it's my mom's birthday."

Shi Shi was genuinely envious. Sometimes she felt that her aunt was the heroine of a novel, the kind of story where everything starts badly but then she makes a miraculous comeback. She started out ugly and poor, but somehow managed to defy fate and change her destiny.

Now she has money and free time, and a handsome and warm husband. The biggest obstacle in her life is having a troublesome "sea queen" daughter.

"Sis, are there any handsome guys or anything like that in your class?"

Shi Shi looked at Shen He strangely: "You're short of resources? What about all those handsome guys on your list?"

Shen He dejectedly took out the green bubble tea and poked at it a couple of times: "Did you see that?"

"What?"

"My yang energy has been completely drained! I can't find a single man on the entire list who can even take a couple of puffs of my yang energy!"

Shi Shi: It's alright...

"I'm so miserable. Without a male disciple to save my life, I can't go on living." If Shen He had rabbit ears, they would definitely be hanging down beside his ears right now.

There were only a few boys in Shi Shi's class, and their quality was... well, they were all subpar in terms of looks. Only Bai Xiaotian was passable in appearance, but his character was terrible. Besides, she didn't want her little cousin to ruin the lives of the boys in her neighborhood.

"Why don't you go out and have some fun? Maybe your little brother is waiting for you in the vast world."

Shen He's eyes lit up: "Let's go together. Let's invite Sister Xinran too."

"You and Xinran go together, I don't have time. Taking leave right after starting work wouldn't look good. Besides, I still need to write songs. What if I get so carried away that I forget about home?"

"Working is tough, but luckily I'm naturally allergic to hardship. You'll just have to bear it yourself." She gave Shi Shi a thumbs-up, then grabbed her Kapibala bag and ran off.

Shi Shi leaned back in her chair, pretending to doze off with her eyes closed. In reality, she was talking to Bing Lu.

"Let's spin the wheel. How about a 10-pull?"

Binglu was quite surprised. You see, aside from the rewards she received after gaining Faith Points, Shi Shi had never redeemed anything from the shop. Sometimes it felt that she was detached from worldly desires, so calm it was almost inhuman.

Feeling that she finally had a chance to use her skills, Binglu perked up again: "Woman, you made the right decision!"

A golden disc appeared in Shi Shi's mind. A stream of light flashed from the center of the disc. The light transformed into wisps and strands, wrapping around the disc. In an instant, the disc began to spin rapidly. As it spun, one after another, lustrous, full-bodied white pearls flew out.

No more, no less, exactly ten.

Binglu, like a proud little puppy, said: "Never seen anything like it before? Woman, as long as you follow me, you'll live a life of endless comfort and abundance!"

What have you been watching lately?

"A short drama on Earth: The domineering CEO's forced love for my village beauty!"

Shi Shi: I'm not surprised at all!

"It's just a small-scale production. Yours is only 3D. I can watch 120 minutes of this for 35 yuan on Earth."

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