After being dumped by the diva, I was picked up by her arch-enemy.

Recording studio of Qilin Entertainment in Beijing.

Jiang Yichen sat in front of the mixing console, wearing top-of-the-line monitoring headphones.

The audio tracks on the screen are densely packed.

His fingers flew across the keyboard, his brow furrowed slightly.

"stop."

Jiang Yichen took off his headphones and looked at the mixing engineer next to him.

"In the chorus, the erhu's frequency range is a bit overwhelmed by the bass. We need to slightly boost the erhu's high frequencies and lower the bass's low frequencies."

The mixing engineer nodded immediately, his fingers moving rapidly across the fader.

"President Jiang, please listen to this version."

Jiang Yichen put his headphones back on, closed his eyes, and listened carefully once more.

"Okay, keep this version."

Production of the new album is in full swing.

During this period, Jiang Yichen practically lived in the recording studio.

In order to perfectly replicate those classic Chinese-style songs from his previous life, he was extremely meticulous about the arrangement of every note.

Su Yao pushed open the heavy soundproof door of the recording studio and walked in.

She was holding a document in her hand.

"President Jiang, take a break. This is this week's work briefing."

Jiang Yichen rubbed his aching temples and took the documents.

"How's it going with the 'Crazy Stone' film crew?"

Su Yao pushed up her black-rimmed glasses.

"Director Chen Hao and his team have already gone to Chongqing to scout locations, and filming is expected to officially begin next week. Your cameo role is tentatively scheduled for about two weeks from now."

Jiang Yichen nodded and placed the document on the table.

"OK."

As they were talking, Jiang Yichen's phone, which was on the mixing console, suddenly started vibrating wildly.

buzzing.

Jiang Yichen picked up his phone and glanced at it.

A familiar cat avatar was flashing on the screen.

Grapefruit.

A barely perceptible tenderness flashed in Jiang Yichen's eyes.

This girl has finally been released?

He unlocked his screen, opened WeChat, and messages instantly flooded the screen like a waterfall.

Yuzu: "Jiang Yichen! I'm free again!"

Yuzu: "[Cat scattering flowers.jpg]"

Yuzu: "[Cat rolling around.jpg]"

Yuzu: "Have you missed me?"

Yuzu: "I've been stuck at home for a month, looking at those boring financial statements every day. I'm going bald!"

Yuzu: "[Pokes finger in frustration.jpg]"

Look at this screen full of exclamation marks and emojis.

Jiang Yichen could even picture Xu Zhiyou's pitiful, flailing arms and legs right now.

He smiled slightly and typed a reply with one hand.

Jiang Yichen: "Congratulations on your release from prison. Did you understand the financial statements?"

The other party replied almost instantly.

Yuzu: "Of course I understood! I'm a genius!"

Yuzu: "I have now officially taken over the Xu family's new business!"

Yuzu: "My dad entrusted me with managing several newly opened large KTVs in Shanghai!"

Upon seeing this message, Jiang Yichen raised an eyebrow.

KTVs and entertainment venues in Shanghai have always been within the traditional sphere of influence of the Bai family.

Is the Xu family planning to cross the line and undermine the Bai family?

Jiang Yichen: "Boss Xu is awesome! How are you planning to pull off something big?"

Yuzu: "Hehe, that's why I came to ask you for help."

Yuzu: "Jiang Yichen, I want to buy the exclusive rights to all your songs in Shanghai karaoke bars!"

Yuzu: "I'm going to make sure that none of those shabby karaoke bars in the Bai family's place will ever request one of your songs!"

Yuzu: "[Laughing wildly with hands on hips.jpg]"

Jiang Yichen looked at the screen and couldn't help but find it a little funny.

This girl is quite shrewd.

His songs are now incredibly popular online, and a significant number of people are requesting them at karaoke bars.

If the Xu family's KTV obtains exclusive authorization, the Bai family will definitely lose a large number of young customers.

That was a brilliant move, cutting off their supply lines at the root of the problem.

Jiang Yichen replied without any hesitation.

Jiang Yichen: "Sure. You get exclusive authorization."

Yuzu: "Really?! That's great!"

Yuzu: "Name your price! I, the boss, have plenty of budget on hand!"

Yuzu: "I absolutely won't let you suffer any losses!"

Jiang Yichen leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping on the keyboard.

Jiang Yichen: "We won't charge the licensing fee; consider it a congratulatory gift for Boss Xu's new store opening."

The other side remained silent for a full five seconds.

This was already quite a long time in Xu Zhiyou's chat rhythm.

Then came a whole string of messages.

Yuzu: "Ahhh!"

Yuzu: "Really?!"

Yuzu: "Free? Are you sure?"

Yuzu: "That's a huge copyright fee!"

Yuzu: "Jiang Yichen, aren't you being too good to me?!"

Yuzu: "[Touched to tears.jpg]"

Yuzu: "[Hugging you.jpg]"

Yuzu: "[Spinning.jpg]"

Jiang Yichen: "Don't mention it. You helped me so much back then, this is nothing."

Yuzu: "This is no small matter!"

Yuzu: "Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll definitely come all the way to the capital to visit you!"

Yuzu: "My KTV is opening, and I've reserved the biggest deluxe room for you! Lifetime free access!"

Yuzu: "By the way, I heard from Xingbao that you're working on a new album, when is it coming out?"

Yuzu: "Please grant me permission to release your new song too, okay?!"

Jiang Yichen: "The new album is still in production. I'll give it to you together when it's finished."

Yuzu: "Yay!"

Yuzu: "Jiang Yichen, you are the best person in the world!"

Yuzu: "No, you're the best in the entire universe!"

Yuzu: "[Heart emoji]"

Yuzu: "[Sprinkling flowers.jpg]"

We chatted for a bit more about the KTV's location and opening date.

Xu Zhiyou said that the first store will be located in Lujiazui, Shanghai, and will open before the end of the year.

It's right next to Baijia's flagship store.

The provocation couldn't be clearer.

Jiang Yichen reminded her to be careful, as the Bai family wasn't known for following rules.

Yuzu: "Don't worry, my dad has assigned me a new security team, the kind that's with me 24/7."

Yuzu: "And Butler Zhang's attitude towards me is much better now; he's no longer acting as a supervisor."

Yuzu: "I'm officially the 'Young Master' of the Xu family now!"

Yuzu: "Pretty impressive, huh!"

Jiang Yichen: "Impressive. With Miss Xu taking action, the Bai family trembles in fear."

Yuzu: "Hmph, that's a must!"

Yuzu: "Okay, I have to go to my meeting."

Yuzu: "It's my first time chairing a department meeting, I'm so nervous."

Yuzu: "You wish me good luck!"

Jiang Yichen: "Good luck."

Jiang Yichen put down his phone.

The recording studio was so quiet that only the low-frequency hum of the equipment could be heard.

He leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on the darkened screen of his phone.

He wasn't blind; how could he not notice Xu Zhiyou's feelings for him?

Honestly, Jiang Yichen had a strong liking for Xu Zhiyou.

It's very relaxing to chat with her.

Her pure, untainted affection is especially precious in this era.

but.

Jiang Yichen scratched his hair in frustration.

He has lived two lives, and deep down he is a very traditional person.

Since he had done that kind of thing with Gu Ruanxing, he felt he had to take responsibility regardless of whether she admitted it or not.

This is a matter of principle.

But now, faced with Xu Zhiyou's overflowing enthusiasm.

He suddenly didn't know how to respond.

Jiang Yichen looked at the various knobs on the mixing console.

For the first time, I felt that dealing with emotional issues was a hundred times more difficult than composing music.

"General Manager Jiang?"

Su Yao noticed that Jiang Yichen's expression was a little off and spoke softly.

"Are you feeling unwell? Perhaps we could call it a day?"

Jiang Yichen snapped out of his daze, shook his head, and put on his listening headphones.

"fine."

"Let's continue. Let's go over that chorus again."

He forced himself to suppress these chaotic thoughts and threw himself back into his work.

Thinking about these things now is useless.

The most urgent task is to finish the new album.

Shanghai, Xu Family Manor.

Xu Zhiyou, dressed in a smart business suit, sat behind a large desk.

Two sweet dimples appeared on her fair cheeks.

She happily hugged her phone to her chest.

"Jiang Yichen agreed!"

Xu Zhiyou excitedly muttered to herself.

She immediately picked up the intercom on the table and dialed the housekeeper's number.

"Uncle Zhang! Have the legal department draft an exclusive licensing agreement immediately and send it to Qilin Entertainment in Beijing!"

"Also, notify all the managers of KTVs under the Xu family's name in Shanghai to have a meeting at 2 PM this afternoon!"

"Have them immediately pin all of Jiang Yichen's songs to the top of their recommendations!"

After hanging up the phone, Xu Zhiyou stood up and walked to the French windows.

Looking at the neatly trimmed lawn outside.

Her eyes shone with an unprecedented drive.

Bai Yanqiu.

You dare to bully Jiang Yichen? I'll make you pay the price!

Xu Zhiyou clenched her little fist.