Chapter 97 A Guarantee for Parents

Sitting in her office, Shi Shi received the insurance company manager. Ever since she had felt the profound love her parents had for her, she wanted to do something for them in return.

She recently received a large sum of money and plans to buy them insurance, even though they don't need it; whether or not to buy it is their own business. She's a very risk-averse person. She came into this world so unexpectedly, what if she too were to disappear without a trace? Not only that, she also wants to make a will, leaving all her existing fixed assets and copyright dividends to her parents.

As for money, she had endured hardship and enjoyed luxury. She could earn it back later! After seeing the insurance manager off, she called over the company's legal counsel and told him her requirements.

The legal counsel was a very meticulous person. After reviewing Shi Shi's words, he confirmed again, "Your will mainly distributes the proceeds from the copyright of your 10 songs. Does it cover all song-related rights, including reproduction and distribution rights?"

"That's right."

"Okay, I'll draft it when I get back. I can give it to you tomorrow. However, a will needs two witnesses."

"No rush, I'll tell you after I find it."

"Mr. Shi, if there's nothing else, I'll go back and draft the documents now."

After the legal representative left, Shi Shi checked the time; it was almost 5 PM. The employees should be leaving work soon. She dialed Xiao Tao's number: "Are you busy tonight?"

Xiao Tao wasn't surprised by Shi Shi's call. Of the four-member band, only the two of them were the busiest; rehearsals had to be arranged by them. He glanced at his watch: "It'll be past 7 by the time I get there. Want to go?"

"Sure, I'll call them both." After informing the other two, Shi Shi saw that it was still early and thought about inviting her girlfriends to dinner. However, Xiang Xinran was working overtime at the company, and Shen He didn't have time either.

Shi Shi was just about to order a quick meal to make do when Fu Yingzhou called: "Are you home yet?"

"Not yet, I'm at the company, it's so boring being alone."

Hearing Shi Shi's listless voice, Fu Yingzhou asked, "Why aren't you going back yet?"

“Going home is the same as being alone, with no one to keep me company. I might as well stay at the company. I’ve arranged to rehearse with Ji Zhou and a few others.”

"Are you missing me?"

"No, I've been too busy to think about you."

Fu Yingzhou frowned: "I have something very important to discuss with you."

"What is it? Tell me."

"You don't like me calling you 'baby' or 'sweetie.' What would you like to hear called that?"

"Just call me by my name."

"Your name is a reduplicated character, so calling you by your name feels too informal. Besides, as your boyfriend, how can I not offer you some perks? I want a unique nickname."

"One of a kind? Are you sure!?" A mischievous thought suddenly popped into my head, and I came up with a very interesting term.

"So, you'll like whatever I call you?"

Fu Yingzhou felt his girlfriend was digging a hole for him: "Tell me about it."

"How about I call you Old Ox? You call me Tender Grass!"

He pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration, truly at a loss with Shi Shi: "Am I that old?"

Shishi nodded vigorously twice, then suddenly remembered that Fu Yingzhou couldn't see her, and added, "We're nine years apart. And don't you think Lao Niu is cute? Just like you!"

After hearing Shishi's words, he was full of questions: "How do I resemble a cow?"

"You are a public servant, ready to face a thousand criticisms with a stern look, yet willing to serve the people like an ox. And you were born in the Year of the Ox." The more she said it, the more she felt it made sense, even though her initial intention was just to make a joke.

She put the phone on speakerphone and even found a set of couple profile pictures of cows grazing online and sent them to Fu Yingzhou.

"Quickly change your profile picture to a green bubble one!"

Fu Yingzhou clicked on the picture and saw it was a cartoon cow grazing with its head down. Thankfully, he saved face!

Shi Shi's profile picture was of a tiny seedling. The two chatted for a while longer. Then there was a knock on Shi Shi's office door.

"Your dinner is here. No matter how busy you are, you must take care of yourself." Hearing this, Shi Shi hung up the phone.

It was Fu Jizhou; he came in carrying two lunchboxes.

Why are you here so early?

"Your boyfriend asked me to bring you food."

Although I already suspected it was him, I was still very happy when it was confirmed.

"You eat. I'm going to the practice room."

Fu Jizhou didn't eat with Shi Shi; he put down his lunchbox and got up to leave.

Shi Shi opened the lunchbox. It was "Hao Yu"! The two had eaten at many restaurants, but this was the one she couldn't forget.

As she tasted the tender fish, she felt all the fatigue from work vanish.

Seeing Fu Yingzhou's profile picture, she smiled sweetly and sent him a message.

— The tender grass smells sweet, I long for your early return, and invite the cows to have a taste.

Xiao Tao arrived on time, and the group began practicing. Today, Shi Shi performed "Tianya," a song that evokes a carefree feeling. It's a classic song by the band "Before Crossing Over."

The wind stops here.

The rain is silent here.

It's also laughing at my sentimentality.

My shadow is by my side

Recounting the Past

Years of joy and sorrow

Who turned the waning moon into a full moon?

I'd trade my future for our destiny.

Romantic encounters are never constant.

But I cannot laugh and forget.

As the drumbeats intensified, the song reached its climax.

"The beauty of nature is ever-changing."

But I cannot laugh and forget.

Looking into the distance towards the sun

All I want is your promise.

Whether what you said is true or false

I'm willing to travel the world with you.

After practicing for a while, Liu Minghao couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "You've been practicing so many songs these past two days, are you planning to release an album?"

"I was invited to be a guest at Shen Jingyuan's concert, and I plan to bring my band to perform 'Stubborn'."

She has no shortage of work now, but if she wants to truly make a name for herself in this industry, she's determined to win the Golden Voice Award at the end of the year. Whether it's participating in Bai Jing's show or bringing her band into the mainstream, it's all about building momentum for winning the award.

Fu Jizhou and the other two looked at each other. They had only ever played in places like "Hi Fun" and had never been on a big stage before! Everyone who plays music has a desire to showcase themselves. They may not debut, but that doesn't stop them from getting exposure!

Xiao Tao, being the most perceptive, immediately grasped the crux of the problem: "Then you only need to practice one song, 'Stubborn.' With so many songs, what are you trying to achieve?"

"Would you like to hold a small-scale music concert?" Shi Shi asked.

A music recital is a small-scale concert, except that it is performed at a fixed location, rather than touring various cities like a concert.

"When??" Liu Minghao asked excitedly.

"After our performance at Shen Jingyuan's concert at the end of the year, we should have generated some buzz. How about we do a special New Year's concert?"

She was speaking to everyone, but Shi Shi's gaze was fixed on Xiao Tao.

She didn't know much about the man, only that he was a doctor. The hospital must be very busy during the Lunar New Year, right?