I woke up to find I had gotten my marriage certificate with a female celebrity.

After a quick glance from outside the door, Chen Qianyu had a clear understanding of the situation inside.

The fact that their tableware was placed very close together indicates that they were sitting side by side.

The teapot was to the left of Qin Yi's seat, indicating that he had poured tea for the older man.

Judging from these two aspects, this dinner party did not seem to be a business meeting.

Could they be relatives?

But what's wrong with this girl in front of the door? She's looking at me strangely.

Could this be a blind date?

Thinking about this possibility, Chen Qianyu's heart suddenly clenched.

She still had a smile on her face, but she decided to strike first.

"My company was having a dinner party here, and I recognized the figure, so I came over to ask him."

"Excuse me... who are these two people?"

Having heard that the topic had already been set out, Qin Yi had no choice but to go along with it and begin to introduce himself.

"Ms. Chen, this is my department head."

"The girl next to you is my junior from school, and also the director's niece."

"Oh, junior," Chen Qianyu said softly, as if she were talking to herself.

First, she nodded in greeting, then extended her slender hand to Jiang Mo, her movements very graceful.

"Hello, Jiang. My name is Chen Xiran, and I am a long-term partner of Teacher Qin."

"He wrote quite a few songs for me, I wonder if you've heard them?"

Chen Qianyu deliberately emphasized the word "long-term," as if she were asserting her sovereignty.

Jiang Mo's body trembled slightly, but she mustered up her courage to stare at Chen Qianyu and reach out her hand.

The moment she touched him, she felt that the other person's aura was too stable. Was he really about the same age as her?

She is composed, poised, and confident. No wonder Qin Yi said that her basic skills are not as good as his, but her performance is much better.

Moreover, her palms were so soft and tender that even she, a girl herself, couldn't help but want to touch them a few more times.

"Hello, my name is Jiang Mo."

"I've listened to all of Teacher Qin's songs, and he even helped me make a demo today. I've learned a lot from him."

"He also told me about you, and said that if I have any problems in the future, I can contact him directly."

Jiang Mo replied very seriously, her tone carrying the naivety of a student, yet subtly revealing an attitude of not backing down.

"Oh, really?" Chen Qianyu replied gently, her whole demeanor calm and composed.

Although she was replying to Jiang Mo, her gaze drifted to Qin Yi.

"What did he say about me? I'm quite curious."

Jiang Mo stubbornly raised her head, but before she could speak, Qin Yi interrupted her.

"Um, Miss Chen."

"Didn't you say you had a company dinner? Don't you need to go back now?"

"There are some things I was just about to talk to you about."

Chen Qianyu's eyelashes fluttered slightly. Although she was speaking with a smile, Qin Yi felt a chill run down his spine.

"I've finished everything on my end, so I had some free time to come and check on things."

"Teacher Qin, you know that you never get a full meal at these gatherings. I'm still hungry. Could you let me have a free meal?"

"Or do you have something important to discuss? Then I won't disturb you any longer."

Cui Xing had experienced far too much. Although Chen Qianyu's expression didn't change, he could still see some subtle differences.

Actually, he didn't believe Qin Yi had a girlfriend; he just thought it was an excuse for not liking Jiang Mo.

But judging from their expressions, there might be something going on here.

Is this Chen Xiran his girlfriend, or are they still in the ambiguous stage of their relationship?

Upon reaching this point, Cui Xing spoke first.

Regardless, he still wanted to play matchmaker for his family.

"Ms. Chen Xiran, Qin Yi and I have important business to discuss."

"There are some things that are not suitable for outsiders to hear, so it's not convenient for you to stay here. I'm really sorry."

outsider?

Just kidding, I'm your wife!

Chen Qianyu was just saying it casually and didn't really intend to stay in the house.

Since they've already told her to leave, she can't let her husband lose face.

He waved goodbye very politely, but before leaving, he looked at Jiang Mo and spoke softly.

"By the way, Teacher Qin, my album is about to be released."

"I'll contact you again tonight about some collaboration matters."

"See when you're free these next couple of days, I'll wait for you at our usual spot."

After Chen Qianyu left, Qin Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although I have nothing to hide, I am completely innocent and have nothing to be ashamed of.

But the thought of inevitably having to coax her made my head start to ache.

"Director... um."

Just as he finished speaking, the waiter pushed the cart in.

Seeing that all the dishes on the table had been served, Cui Xing asked them to take an extra set of bowls and chopsticks.

"Stop with all that, hurry up and eat, the food will get cold."

"Jiang Mo, don't just stand there like an idiot, sit next to Xiao Qin."

"You haven't eaten yet, have you?"

Jiang Mo was also a little confused. She had made an appointment with her classmates, but was inexplicably called here.

She thought Cui Xing had something to ask her, but just as she reached the door, she saw Chen Xiran walking towards her from the opposite side.

Girls are often more sensitive, especially when it comes to the people they like.

How could she not sense Chen Xiran's hostility from the conversation just now?

I originally thought the two of us were just business partners, but now it seems she's also one of my rivals in love.

Thinking about this, she felt she needed to be bolder.

I mustered up my courage and sat down next to him, then quietly moved the chair closer.

"Director, I don't know if you like these dishes."

Caught between the two, Qin Yi had no choice but to awkwardly break the silence by speaking up.

He originally intended to explain his situation directly to the director.

But bringing it up at this time would inevitably seem a bit unreasonable.

"Also, why did the authorities suddenly decide to reinstate the popular music category awards?"

"Weren't these types of products abolished more than a decade ago?"

Qin Yi wanted to find something to talk about so that Cui Xing wouldn't bring up the topic of him and Jiang Mo again.

Cui Xing also chimed in, agreeing that now was not the time to play matchmaker.

"This matter is actually both simple and complicated."

"The reason we cut the popular music group in the past was to refine the professional aspects."

"As for why it was reset, just listen to what kind of stuff is on the new song chart now and you'll know."

Cui Xing picked up his phone and randomly played a few songs.

They barely heard the chorus before cutting it off.

"Traditional music can achieve great heights, but it doesn't have much of a market and is too far removed from the average audience."

"Popular music is the music that the general public is most exposed to and loves to listen to."

"The overall quality of the Coca-Cola scene has been declining, with a serious lack of high-quality works."

"The most superficial and simplest reason is the continuous decline in aesthetic and creative standards."

Cui Xing casually picked up a piece of celery and, while Qin Yi was thinking, he also gave Jiang Mo a look.

But the silly girl had a blank look in her eyes and had no idea what she should do.

A pair of eyes stared intently at him, and Cui Xing couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

What a silly girl, trying to chase after boys like this?

Look at Chen Xiran, her skill level is way too far behind.

"Director, you're saying this is the superficial reason."

"And what about something deeper?"

"I'm actually quite curious, but I don't know if it's convenient for you to say."

Upon hearing Qin Yi's question, Cui Xing's tone became indifferent.

"If we're talking about complicated, then it's far more complicated than we think."

"It's really hard to explain in a short time."

"But let me ask you, what kind of song do you consider a good song?"