160: Chapter 160 Evening Breeze Confession

The morning sunlight filtered through the thin linen curtains, casting mottled and soft shadows.

A faint, light scent permeated the bedroom; the subtle fragrance of gardenias on Shen Xi intertwined with the crisp cedar scent naturally carried by Jiang Chen, lingering and reassuring, with the tender afterglow of last night remaining everywhere.

Jiang Chen woke up in a soft silence, feeling as if he were nestled in soft cotton, bouncy and elastic.

The slight fatigue of a hangover still weighed heavily on his limbs, but his consciousness was gradually surfacing.

Everything that happened last night played back in his mind frame by frame, like clips from a high-definition movie.

He never expected that Shen Xi actually possessed a special skill.

Another top-tier one.

And her prowess was incredibly powerful, especially her mastery of the Clamping Technique.

Combined with the scorching heat after a hangover, even Ultraman would have his red light flashing.

He closed his eyes, unable to help but savor the memory, as waves of hard-to-quell throbbing rose in his heart.

With his eyes slightly closed, his fingertips unconsciously brushed the bedding; before he even opened his eyes, he felt a burning yet tender gaze fixed firmly and unreservedly upon him, so hot it almost scorched through him.

Jiang Chen slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view was Shen Xi's face.

She was lying on her side next to him, propping herself up slightly with her elbow, her long hair lazily scattered over her shoulders, gazing at him with eyes full of tenderness.

Her dark eyes were filled with so much love that it seemed ready to overflow.

Gentleness, attachment, and joy all turned into fine starlight in her eyes, crashing straight into the softest part of Jiang Chen's heart.

That was a look he had once longed for but could never reach.

Seeing him finally open his eyes, the smile in Shen Xi's eyes rippled instantly, her lips curving into a gentle arc, and her voice carried the lazy softness of someone who had just woken up, light and tender, full of concern: "Awake? Are you hungry?"

Jiang Chen looked at the tenderness in her eyes, and his heart softened.

His voice after the hangover held a hint of morning hoarseness as he softly replied, "A little."

Hearing this, Shen Xi got up carefully, afraid of disturbing him, and gently straightened her clothes.

The love in her eyes was not hidden at all; when she turned to look at him, her eyes were filled with inseparable tenderness: "Lie down for a while longer. I'll go to the kitchen and make you something simple to eat. It'll be ready soon."

After saying that, she tiptoed out of the bedroom with light steps, her whole being radiating hidden joy and peace, even her back carrying a gentle warmth.

Jiang Chen was the only one left in the bedroom.

He lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, as two intense conflicting thoughts instantly clashed in his heart.

One voice, filled with helplessness and self-mockery, scolded him harshly: Jiang Chen, oh Jiang Chen, you simply can't resist the temptation of beauty. You have no self-control at all. This is already the fourth one; do you want to be an emperor?

But in an instant, another voice responded slowly and with utmost seriousness, carrying an unprecedented level of emotion and recognition: This time is truly different. She has a special skill, and moreover, her love is clear-headed, open, independent, and proud. Such pure feelings are simply impossible to refuse, and they shouldn't be refused.

He sighed softly and closed his eyes, the conflict between his brows gradually fading.

In the end, he calmly accepted this throbbing in his heart and also accepted this unique girl.

Not long after, a faint aroma of food wafted from the kitchen.

Shen Xi walked in carrying a simple yet exquisite breakfast: a bowl of warm white porridge, a golden-fried over-easy egg, and refreshing cold side dishes. They were all home-cooked yet heart-warming flavors, showing her care and thoughtfulness everywhere.

The two of them finished breakfast quietly. There wasn't much conversation, but the atmosphere was just right—peaceful and harmonious.

Shen Xi cleared the dishes and went into the kitchen, while Jiang Chen walked to the living room sofa, sat down, took out his phone, and opened daily wealth intelligence.

The screen lit up instantly.

The latest piece of Wealth Intelligence was pushed with precision, detailed down to every single point, every word clear and without omission.

[Today's Wealth Intelligence: Full copyrights for the original pop single "evening breeze confession" (including songwriting and composition rights, performer's rights, information network dissemination rights, commercial adaptation rights, global exclusive operation rights, and all other related copyrights).

Creator Information: Su Nian, female, 24 years old, independent original musician, graduated from Xinghai Conservatory of Music, currently without a signed company or team operation.

Living alone in an apartment in the Qingpu District Cultural and Creative Park of this city, she relies on music teaching for her daily livelihood. Creating "evening breeze confession" was merely for personal emotional expression; she is completely unaware of its commercial market value, and the copyright ownership is clear and without dispute.

Song Details: Total duration 3 minutes 27 seconds, healing lyrical style, lyrics resonate with the emotional points of contemporary young people, catchy melody, suitable for short video platform dissemination and as background music for emotional content. Songwriting and composition are 100% complete and can be directly released.

Estimated Acquisition Cost: A one-time copyright acquisition fee of 168,000 yuan, with no subsequent profit-sharing or additional clauses. The creator is eager to obtain a sum of money for personal academic advancement, so there is very little room for negotiation; it can be acquired directly at a fixed price.

Based on network-wide traffic algorithm deduction, audience profile analysis, and platform promotion trend prediction, the song will experience explosive dissemination after its release.

7-10 days: Enter the trending lists of Chanyin, Kuaijiao, Wangyiyun Music, and JJ Music, with total network plays exceeding 500 million;

15 days: Reach the top of major domestic mainstream music charts, becoming a permanent fixture on trending lists, with the related topic #evening breeze confession# exceeding 6 billion exposures across the network;

30 days: Cumulative network plays exceeding 2.5 billion, becoming an annual phenomenal hit lyrical single.

Estimated Revenue Breakdown:

1. Direct revenue from music platforms: Playback sharing, paid downloads, and member-exclusive revenue, estimated at 13.2 million yuan in the first year;

2. Commercial licensing revenue: Short video BGM licensing, brand advertisement music, and film/TV variety show insert licensing, estimated at 9.5 million yuan in the first year;

3. Derivative operation revenue: Cover version licensing, live broadcast accompaniment usage rights, and offline commercial performance rights, with a long-term stable average annual revenue of 5.8 million yuan;

4. Total Revenue: Cumulative revenue of 28.5 million yuan in the first year, with an investment return rate of over 169 times; the copyright can be held permanently, generating continuous income.

Validity Warning: Acquisition window of 48 hours. After 48 hours, the demo of this song will be discovered by music companies, the acquisition cost will skyrocket to the million-yuan level, and there is a risk of the copyright being snatched up.]

Jiang Chen's gaze quickly swept over every set of precise data and every detail on the screen. The morning laziness instantly faded from his eyes, replaced by his usual calm and sharp strategizing.

Exuding the composed certainty of a capital controller, he quickly noted the key information and locked his phone screen without displaying the intelligence directly.

At that moment, Shen Xi walked out of the kitchen, wiping her hands, the lingering tenderness still in her eyes as she walked slowly to his side.

Jiang Chen looked up, his tone having returned to its usual steady indifference as he directly assigned the work: "In the Qingpu District Cultural and Creative Park Apartments, there's an independent musician named Su Nian who holds the copyright to an original song called 'evening breeze confession'. You are fully responsible for the outreach. You must secure the full copyright of this song within 48 hours."

He paused and clearly stated the core requirement: "Control the psychological acquisition price within 170,000 yuan. Negotiate directly in the name of Chenxing Capital. You have full authority over the process and negotiation without needing to consult me midway. I only want the final copyright transfer documents."

Shen Xi, who had been full of tenderness, saw her gaze change abruptly the moment she heard the work arrangement.

The lingering gentleness in her eyes completely faded, switching in a second to the state of a capable and efficient workplace elite.

She stood slightly straighter, her expression focused and professional, without any redundant sentimentality, her style of action crisp and decisive.

"Understood, President Jiang."

When Shen Xi spoke, her voice had lost its morning softness and become calm and clear.

"I will organize the outreach plan right now and contact the other party immediately to negotiate the copyright acquisition. I guarantee to complete the task perfectly within 48 hours without any mistakes."

Seeing her switch to workplace mode in a second and her efficient manner, a hint of hard-to-detect approval flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

He nodded slightly, his tone flat but full of trust: "Go ahead, I believe in your ability."

Shen Xi nodded in agreement and immediately turned to get her bag, took out her tablet and notebook, and quickly organized the outreach process.

She was entirely the image of an elite capable of standing on her own in the workplace, a completely different person from the tender little woman just moments ago, yet exceptionally charming.