Chapter 104 I'm Going to Bankrupt Sunset

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Everyone's mind was filled with the echoes of "Sunny Day".

For a moment, they really wanted to listen to this song and go out in the rain to experience the feeling of "but the rain just kept getting heavier and heavier so I couldn't see you anymore".

It really, really resonated with me!

Can.

The showers have stopped.

All that remained was the damp ground and the refreshing scent of rain that lingered in the air.

Music, sometimes, is all about creating an atmosphere or mood.

Once the mood is created, a particular piece of music will forever leave the most beautiful moment in your heart.

"Oh my god... Is this still the Chinese folk song I know? It's so evocative."

“The song is named ‘Sunny Day,’ but the lyrics describe a rainy day. Wow, I’ve never experienced that kind of beautiful imagery when listening to English songs. This is what Chinese folk music should be like, right?”

"Sunny Day! Download it! Add it to my playlist and put it on repeat!"

"This singer, Zhao Tianhe, sings so well!"

"I'm following Li Zhaoyang... He writes very well, and what's even more surprising is that he also wrote 'Sold Out'!!"

"..."

In Times Square, the crowd went wild once again.

The feeling that "Sunny Day" gave them was not a super-energetic, controllable rhythm, but a slowly unfolding classical style that became more and more charming and addictive with each listen. It was like a stone suddenly falling into a calm lake, creating ripples. Just like how the depths of their hearts had been stirred by the small stone that is "Sunny Day".

Emotions reached an unprecedented high.

This is the charm of traditional Chinese style, a context and artistic conception that foreign language songs lack.

Compared to the astonishment of the foreigners, the Chinese people in Times Square were utterly amazed.

When will Chinese traditional music be able to be performed on American stages?

Moreover, they booked the entire Times Square to showcase the beauty of traditional Chinese style.

"I'm just listening to music, why am I getting all excited and proud?"

"Perhaps it's because they saw their own country's traditional cultural works being displayed on the grand stage of Times Square in the United States."

"Seeing the expressions on these foreigners' faces, I felt inexplicably proud."

"Li Zhaoyang... Don't you guys find this name familiar?"

“Where does he look familiar? I often listen to American music, but this is the first time I’ve seen this name. Zhao Tianhe, on the other hand, looks familiar. He participated in a singing competition before and came in third place. I have a vague impression of him.”

"Holy crap... Li Zhaoyang? The Li Zhaoyang who wrote 'Decent'? My God, could it really be him?"

"Which one? 'Decent'? Which song is best for a decent breakup?"

"That's right, it's him... He was born in the evening glow, and he has that name, so who else could it be?"

"Holy crap! Teacher Zhaoyang has gone to the United States to develop his career."

“I was saddened for a few days when Teacher Zhaoyang announced his complete retirement from the Chinese music scene. I never expected him to come here to develop his career.”

"It's great to develop here; it feels like meeting an old friend in a foreign land."

Among the Chinese people present, some had just arrived from China, while others had lived in the United States for many years but had been following the developments in the Chinese music scene. So, after a brief moment of amazement, they recognized Li Zhaoyang.

Kimura was furious: "Mu Zi is... Li Zhaoyang! How dare he betray our Sihai?"

He suddenly remembered the topic they had discussed in the VIP room at dusk that day.

They said they wanted to give everyone a surprise.

Is this what they call a surprise?

"Minister!" Kimura grinned and roared menacingly, "Li Zhaoyang has already agreed to sell the copyright to Sihai. I think we can make a fuss about this."

"Did you sign the contract?" Noda Kazuto stared at him, clearly hungry.

"...No...no." Kimura suddenly lost confidence. He had planned to get a dual contract for the other party to sign, dragging it out for two or three days, but in the end, they had the one who tricked Sihai.

Kimura was furious at the thought that Sihai could no longer use the Sold Out feature. Sihai had invested a total of $140 million, and with such a huge buzz, it was the perfect time for the movie to hit high box office numbers.

In the end, all this hype was given to Starlight alone?

Aaaaaah!

Kimura roared, "Wanxia, ​​Li Zhaoyang, Zhang Shulan! You must die!"

Compared to Kimura's roar, Noda Kazuto was much calmer, but a murderous intent was already showing on his face: "Start implementing the [Fake Sunset] plan, abandon the acquisition of Sunset, I want to bankrupt them!"

"Minister! I will definitely complete the mission!"

As the two leaders got into the car, Zhang Wenlan and Zuo Jingqiu behind them still had somewhat blank expressions.

The two women were more shocked than the leader's anger.

Li Zhaoyang, the bronze-level lyricist and composer who followed Zhang Shulan around, was actually the original creator of "Sold Out" and also wrote such an amazing song as "Sunny Day." How is that possible?

Where in China can you find such a terrifying bronze medal?

"Jingqiu." Zhang Wenlan nudged the other's slender waist. "Get in the car."

"...Hmm." Zuo Jingqiu quickly regained her composure. It was just that Wanxia had released two popular hits; it wasn't a big deal.

Ironically, it was precisely these two masterpieces that hastened the demise of the sunset.

When you think about the final outcome of the sunset, what does it matter if the process was a little unpleasant?

...

Outside a shopping mall.

As soon as "Sunny Day" ended, Li Gui could still smell the scent of rain. Her face was full of amazement and admiration: "Director Zhang...did you know it would rain tonight and prepare for it early this morning?"

"Wanxia is very meticulous in her work. She spent so much money to buy the advertisement, and she was willing to show the highlights of our movie first. We must remember this kindness."

The vice president turned to the music director and said, "From now on, all theme songs, incidental music, and end credits songs for Starlight's films will be contracted to Evening Glow. We want to establish a friendly cooperative relationship with Evening Glow."

One finance manager remarked, "What's that Noda guy's expression right now?"

"I don't know, maybe I'm a little happy?"

“Now no one is competing with us for the Sold Out usage rights. Xiao Gui, go and coordinate with Wanxia tomorrow morning and sign a permanent contract.”

"Okay."

Although the vice president was giving instructions about work, none of them wanted to leave the mall. Even though it was after get off work hours, they still wanted to stand there and chat about anything; they just didn't want to leave.

It's also possible that they're reminiscing about the beauty of that sunny day.

"To write lyrics and music to this level at such a young age is truly remarkable. It's a pity I'm not in the music industry, otherwise I would have wanted to poach Li Zhaoyang."

The vice president then suggested having dinner in the mall, and he would treat everyone.