A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

He Xiaoxiao and Xu Meng followed the direction in which Su Fan disappeared.

Su Fan's figure turned a corner ahead and disappeared in the direction of the elevator.

The two arrived at the elevator entrance and saw that the floor button for one of the elevators was lit up with 5. He Xiaoxiao decisively pressed the button for the other elevator next to it.

The elevator doors opened, revealing a multi-level commercial floor with various shops lining the fifth floor.

Xu Meng looked around and asked in a low voice, "What do we do now?"

He Xiaoxiao glanced at the floor plan, pointed to the recording studio, and said, "Let's go here."

The two found the entrance to the recording studio, where they could see the mixing console and soundproof walls through the glass door.

He Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and pushed the door open to go inside.

A middle-aged man with a goatee stood up from behind the mixing console and greeted them with a smile: "Ladies, are you recording a song or renting a studio?"

He Xiaoxiao pretended to be very familiar with the place: "I made an appointment with a friend. He should have just arrived. He's a young man."

The owner replied, "Young man? No, no one has come today. Are you sure you've got the place right?"

"No one's coming? That doesn't make sense!"

He Xiaoxiao was a little confused.

Xu Meng gently tugged at her sleeve from behind and whispered, "Maybe... we should just leave?"

Just then, a soft cough came from behind.

The two women turned around simultaneously. Su Fan, who had appeared behind them unnoticed, said with a half-smile, "Who are you two beauties looking for?"

Xu Meng's face turned red to her ears instantly.

He Xiaoxiao chuckled twice: "I came to find my phone. Yes, my phone. I suspect I left it in your car."

Su Fan took out a phone from his pocket and handed it over: "Remember to turn off the sound next time you share your location."

He Xiaoxiao took the phone, her expression shifting from embarrassment to composure. She raised her chin and said, "Okay, I admit it, I came here with you. So what?"

Su Fan, hands in his pockets, asked casually, "So, what do you want?"

He Xiaoxiao's eyes darted around, and she resumed her self-righteous demeanor: "It's nothing, I just want my phone back."

Su Fan asked in disbelief, "That's it?"

He Xiaoxiao insisted, "Otherwise what?"

Su Fan said with a hint of amusement, "I thought you guys were trying to find out what I'd do next."

He Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, and she seized the opportunity to climb up the fold: "It wouldn't be a bad idea to peek a little while we're at it."

Xu Meng gently pinched her from behind, but she pretended not to feel it.

Su Fan entered the recording studio, then glanced back at the two people still standing at the door and said, "Let's go. It's kind of you to go out of your way, and I can't refuse you."

He Xiaoxiao followed behind him, asking excitedly as she walked, "Are you really planning to record a song?"

Su Fan didn't even turn his head: "What else? Come here for coffee?"

He Xiaoxiao asked, "What song are you going to record? Do you need me to sing along?"

Su Fan casually replied, "No need for you to come."

Su Fan gave the boss some instructions and then went into the recording studio.

He Xiaoxiao and Xu Meng were left outside, watching through the glass window as Su Fan adjusted the microphone height, put on his headphones, and gestured towards the mixing console.

He Xiaoxiao muttered to herself, "What kind of song do you think he'll come up with this time?"

Xu Meng thought for a moment and analyzed, "It should be similar to 'The Sin,' right? The kind with strong criticism."

He Xiaoxiao shook her head: "Not necessarily. It's too difficult to surpass 'Nie' in the art of cursing. His song 'Nie' has already pushed the emotions to the limit. It would be pointless to do it again."

"Then I can't guess."

"It would be great if he did a rap! I've never heard him rap before. Just imagine, rapping and roasting people, how cool would that be!"

Just then, the boss's voice came from the mixing console: "Ready? Let's begin."

The two quickly put on their listening headphones.

As soon as the intro started, the two of them froze.

That wasn't a guitar, it wasn't a piano, it was an electronic drum beat with a strong rhythm.

Immediately afterwards, Su Fan's voice burst out from the earphones, carrying a hint of Northeastern dialect.

He Xiaoxiao's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but blurt out, "Holy crap!"

After finishing the recording, Su Fan took off his headphones and walked out of the recording studio.

He Xiaoxiao rushed over, stopped in front of him, and bowed deeply: "Master Su, no, Uncle Su! Please accept my deepest respect!"

Su Fan was a little confused by her actions: "What are you trying to do?"

He Xiaoxiao straightened up, her face filled with sincere admiration: "I'm convinced, I'm truly convinced!"

"It can't be that bad."

"Absolutely! I have a request, but I'm not sure if I should say it."

Su Fan glanced at her, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Then don't say it."

He Xiaoxiao was taken aback, not expecting him to respond like that, but she quickly brazenly said, "No, I want to talk."

"Fine, then you were just asking a completely pointless question."

He Xiaoxiao pleaded, "Master Su, Uncle Su, please write one for me too! It has to be one that's insulting! You can have all the copyright and profits, and I can even buy it. Just name your price, I won't haggle!"

Su Fan asked, "Who dares to offend you? What do you need that thing for? Who are you planning to insult?"

He Xiaoxiao said confidently, "I'll send this to whoever I don't like! Let's see who dares to mess with me again!"

Su Fan turned to Xu Meng and asked, "Is there anyone in Beijing who dares to mess with her?"

Xu Meng answered truthfully: "There are very few people who dare to touch her."

Su Fan turned his gaze back to He Xiaoxiao's face, his tone teasing: "You're already at this level, what more do you want?"

He Xiaoxiao said, "You write a song for me, and I'll help you curse Ye Xuan! You won't lose out in this deal!"

"Deal. I'll write it for you after I'm done with this busy period." Su Fan agreed without hesitation.

He Xiaoxiao patted her chest and assured her, "Don't worry, I'll go back right away and support you. Just you wait and see!"

Su Fan quickly reminded him, "Take it easy. It won't be fun if the other side backs down first."

He Xiaoxiao blinked: "Don't worry, I won't scold him for no reason. Let me dig up some old grudges first. I remember when we were in elementary school, he snatched my lollipop. Hmm, that's it."

Su Fan said, "Is it really that hasty?"

He Xiaoxiao said righteously and sternly, "What I call revenge is a gentleman's revenge; ten years, no, fifteen years is not too late!"

Su Fan suggested, "You should call this 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, don't steal the candy from the teenagers.'"

He Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up: "That's great! I'll remember that! I'll go and have a go at him later."

Xu Meng watched the two of them singing in unison and felt speechless.

Su Fan checked the time and asked, "Where are you going next?"

He Xiaoxiao said, "Airport, home."

Su Fan asked again, "Did you really go back?"

He Xiaoxiao nodded: "They really went back."

"Let's go, I'll see you off."

Su Fan drove the two of them to the airport departure level.

He Xiaoxiao opened the car door and turned back: "Don't forget my song!"

"I won't forget." After saying that, Su Fan reminded him again, "You didn't forget your phone this time, did you?"