42: Chapter 42 One script, two songs

The receptionist at the front desk was stunned upon seeing this scene.

President Shen?

What is the background of that young man?

To think he could actually make the President of Baiye Entertainment come down personally to welcome him!

Shen Tian walked up to Su Bai, her smile so radiant that she didn't look like the decisive, sharp-witted businesswoman she usually was.

"President Su, what brings you to guide our little company today?"

Su Bai stood up.

"Just passing by, thought I'd drop in for a look."

"Passing by?" Shen Tian laughed. "With just a 'pass by' like that, our company has truly been graced by your presence."

She turned to the side to lead the way: "Let's go, let's go up and chat."

The two of them headed toward the elevator.

The receptionist and several employees passing by stood rooted to the spot, dumbfounded.

"Who is that guy?"

"I don't know. President Shen called him President Su, and said his arrival graced us with his presence..."

"President Su? Which President Su?"

"Does our company have any executives named Su?"

"Never heard of one..."

"But look at President Shen's attitude... Have you ever seen her smile like that at anyone?"

"Never!"

"..."

The murmurs rose and fell, but the two had already entered the elevator, and the doors closed.

Inside the elevator, Shen Tian looked at Su Bai with a smile in her eyes.

"You're dressed like a student."

"I am a university student, after all," Su Bai said.

Shen Tian laughed: "Right, right, you just turned eighteen, I forgot."

There was an indescribable look in her eyes.

Eighteen, huh...

The elevator stopped at the 30th floor. The doors opened to reveal a spacious corridor.

Shen Tian led Su Bai inside. As they passed the open office area, many employees looked up, their gazes falling uniformly upon Su Bai.

"Damn, so handsome..."

"Is this a new artist President Shen signed?"

"How come we've never seen him?"

"With these looks and that figure, he'll definitely blow up if they sign him!"

"..."

The whispers rose and fell. Su Bai walked forward without changing his expression, while the corners of Shen Tian's mouth lifted slightly.

Entering the office, Shen Tian closed the door.

"Sit." She pointed to the sofa. "What would you like to drink?"

"Water is fine."

Shen Tian poured a glass of water, handed it to him, and sat down opposite him.

"Tell me, what brings you here today?"

Su Bai leaned back on the sofa, looking at her.

"Can't I come by without a reason?"

"Of course you can." Shen Tian smiled, "But you never come by unless you have a reason."

"Nothing major, just checking in," he said. "How have things been lately?"

"Pretty good."

Shen Tian nodded and began her report.

Revenue for the last quarter, profits, growth rates, data on several top-tier artists, and the new prospects they had signed...

She was articulate and organized, clearly outlining the key points in just a few words.

Su Bai listened, nodding occasionally.

"Overall, not bad." Shen Tian finished speaking, then paused. "However..."

"Is there a problem?"

"We lack a breakout hit."

Shen Tian said, "The artists are all good, and the data is stable, but there are no works that can break into the mainstream. The artists at the second-tier and above are fine; they have a fan base to support them."

"But it's hard for newcomers to get ahead."

Su Bai nodded.

This was a common ailment in the entertainment industry.

Content is king, but good content is too hard to come by.

He was silent for a few seconds, then took a folder out of his bag and placed it on the coffee table.

Shen Tian took a look.

"What is this?"

"Two songs, one script."

Shen Tian's eyes lit up.

She knew the value of Su Bai's work better than anyone.

Baiye Entertainment's rise was built entirely on Su Bai's works!

In those first few years, the company had no resources, and the artists they signed had no fame, but every so often, Su Bai would bring out a few songs or scripts and single-handedly propel them to stardom!

She had followed Su Bai for three years; she knew all too well the value of these things!

"What songs?" She reached out to take the folder.

"'Xiao Chou' and 'Qi Feng Le'."

Shen Tian opened the folder and looked at the two pages of lyrics.

The lyrics were written very well—the kind of good that she knew would be a hit the moment she saw it.

She looked up at Su Bai, her eyes shining.

"President Su, can you sing a bit for me?"

Su Bai looked at her, then softly began to hum.

"A cup for the morning sun, a cup for the moonlight..."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was very pleasant.

Deep, slightly raspy, carrying an indescribable sense of life's vicissitudes.

As Shen Tian listened, her eyes grew brighter and brighter.

After he finished the verse, she tapped the armrest of the sofa.

"The melody is simple, but the lyrics are absolutely brilliant!"

Su Bai stopped and looked at her.

Shen Tian continued to look at the second song.

"Qi Feng Le."

She silently recited the lyrics, already imagining what the song would sound like once arranged.

"This one also has a great feel." She closed the folder and looked at Su Bai. "President Su, why don't you just debut yourself?"

Su Bai smiled but didn't respond.

Shen Tian looked at him, shaking her head with some regret.

"With your conditions, your talent, your looks, and your figure, if you debuted, you'd absolutely be the top of the top tier."

She said, "It's a pity you aren't interested."

"I just like being the boss behind the stars," Su Bai said with a smile.

Shen Tian laughed.

"That's true, too."

She continued to look at the third document.

"'The Legend of Chu Qiao'... A period drama?"

"Yes," Su Bai said. "A female-led drama."

She flipped through it. It was a legendary period story about a female protagonist who grows step-by-step from a slave into a general.

Great character setup, great story, great conflict, great pacing.

It would definitely be a hit!

Shen Tian took a deep breath.

"President Su."

She looked up, her expression serious. "These things are enough to sustain us for a year!"

Su Bai nodded.

"Use them well."

"I'll arrange it this afternoon," she said. "First, register the copyright, then start preparations."

Su Bai nodded.

Shen Tian checked the time; it was almost twelve.

"It's noon, shall I treat you to lunch?"

Just as Su Bai was about to agree, Shen Tian's phone rang.

She answered it, listened for a few moments, and her brows furrowed.

"Alright, I understand. I'll be right there."

She hung up the phone and looked at Su Bai, feeling a bit apologetic.

"President Su, there's an urgent matter at the company that needs me to handle. This lunch..."

"Next time," Su Bai said. "Work comes first. Don't forget, I'm your boss."

Shen Tian nodded: "Understood, Boss! Next time you make the arrangements."

"No problem," Su Bai smiled.

She walked Su Bai to the elevator.

"President Su, how did you get here? Do you need me to send someone to take you?"

"Took a taxi."

"A taxi?" Shen Tian was stunned for a moment. "You don't have a car?"

"I'm just about to buy one."

Shen Tian looked at him, unable to laugh or cry.

A person with a net worth of billions, taking a taxi to go out.

"What kind of car are you buying? Shall I help you contact someone?"

"No need, I'll go take a look myself."

The elevator arrived, and Su Bai stepped inside.

"Send me a message if anything comes up."

"Alright, take care."

The elevator doors closed.

Shen Tian stood at the elevator entrance and shook her head.

This young boss, he really is...

Unique.

She turned to walk back, and as she passed the office area, several employees crowded around.

"President Shen, who was that handsome guy just now?"

"Is he a newly signed artist?"

"When is he debuting?"

Shen Tian glanced at them, her originally radiant face turning cold. She said in a chilly voice,

"Don't ask about things you shouldn't!"

After saying that, she hurried away.

Leaving a group of employees looking at each other in dismay.

She was currently very angry; she was supposed to have lunch alone with her boss!

Who knew that something would go wrong with the project side again!

Today, someone was definitely going to get fired.