73: Congratulations on your fortune!

I congratulate you on getting rich

I congratulate you on being wonderful

May the best things come over

May the bad things go away

Li Xiuwu recorded the song. His voice was clear and bright, and the joyful, festive singing made people feel relaxed just listening to it.

For this kind of song, there's no need to talk about lyrical depth.

"Mr. Li, your voice is outstanding; you could definitely develop a career as a singer." The recording engineer, Yang Jue, greatly admired Li Xiuwu.

His vocal conditions were excellent. For this song, he used several different voice lines—clear, sweet, and deep—switching between them effortlessly before finally deciding on this specific tone.

"Thank you, Teacher Yang. I hope we can cooperate again if there's a chance." Li Xiuwu bid farewell to Yang Jue and went to Golden Culture with Wang Cheng.

In the company's conference room.

Several people were discussing the MV shoot.

"Let's keep it simple. The MV should be festive and joyful overall, without any complex stories." Li Xiuwu finally made the decision and looked at Guo Fan.

"Guo Fan, how about it? Want a chance to practice your skills?"

"No problem, I'll definitely shoot it well." Guo Fan patted his chest.

The entire company served Li Xiuwu. Once things were decided, they moved very quickly; the production crew was in place, equipment was ready, and the necessary props were purchased.

Li Xiuwu changed into a red outfit. With a smile on his face, he looked spirited and radiated an indescribable sense of joy.

[Host detected performing an illusion, Charm Aura activated]

Li Xiuwu sang to the camera with a performance-like quality and expressive facial expressions. Under Guo Fan's direction, he sang over and over, recording a large amount of footage.

"It's a wrap," Guo Fan said loudly.

"Director Guo, should we prepare a wrap party?" Li Xiuwu joked with Guo Fan.

"That shouldn't be necessary." He scratched his head.

"Haha." Li Xiuwu chuckled. "I'll leave the MV to you. Get it done as soon as possible so I can give everyone a New Year's greeting."

"I'll get it done as quickly as possible." Guo Fan patted his chest.

Li Xiuwu patted Guo Fan's shoulder and left with Lin Qian.

"You kid." After seeing Li Xiuwu off, Wang Cheng looked at Guo Fan. "You were given an MV to shoot, and you ordered the boss around like crazy."

Guo Fan hadn't realized the issue at all; he was solely focused on shooting it well.

"Alright, if you need anything, just ask the company. It must be done well." Seeing his expression, Wang Cheng knew he hadn't taken it to heart, and it was also because the boss was easygoing.

With Golden Culture's full support and the funds in place, Guo Fan moved very quickly.

Li Xiuwu received the finished product. He opened the video, and after the credits for the songwriter appeared, a string of firecracker sounds rang out, followed by festive music.

In the shot was a field of cartoon plum blossoms. Li Xiuwu, wearing a festive red Tang suit, walked into the frame and admired the plum blossoms.

Then, while singing, he cupped his hands in greeting.

"I congratulate you on getting rich, I congratulate you on being wonderful."

"Not bad, not bad." Li Xiuwu nodded. The overall style of the MV was very joyful, and he was satisfied with the result.

The MV enlarged Li Xiuwu's head and shrunk his body, making him top-heavy. Combined with the song and the post-production background, it had a comedic effect.

Guo Fan was a bit nervous. During production, this idea of his had been unanimously opposed by everyone.

How could they make the boss look like this? It was too disrespectful.

But Guo Fan insisted, believing that this festive effect was the best.

Now, hearing that Li Xiuwu wasn't angry but instead praised it, his face immediately relaxed.

"Have the company release it."

In the final days of the year, a song was quietly released online.

The song spread at a terrifying speed, first taking over supermarkets, then shops of all sizes, and street markets.

"Li Xiuwu, have you been so mysterious lately just to record this song?" Liu Yifei called Li Xiuwu.

"How is the song?" Li Xiuwu asked her.

"It's playing in every street and alley. I feel surrounded by you. Why didn't you invite me for such a good song?"

"For such a good song, of course I have to sing it myself."

"Hmph, stingy." Liu Yifei wrinkled her nose. She thought the song and MV were very interesting and wanted to participate.

"I'll be back after the New Year, and then I'll show you." She left a playful threat and hung up.

Li Xiuwu received calls from many people one after another. Jiang Xin also called to congratulate him on the song's popularity.

This time he was truly famous. "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" was in its second round of broadcasting on satellite TV, airing on Beijing Television. Duan Yu's influence was already very large, and with this song, Li Xiuwu became known to the whole world overnight.

On New Year's Eve, Li Xiuwu was considering which restaurant to go to for the New Year's Eve dinner.

"Brother, come over quickly." Shu Chang's voice came from the West Courtyard.

Li Xiuwu walked over and saw Shu Chang bringing some things.

"Why are you here?" Li Xiuwu helped Shu Chang carry the things, not knowing what she had brought.

"I made some dumplings and brought some for you." A bright smile appeared on Shu Chang's face.

Li Xiuwu felt a bit moved. Carrying the box, he went to the kitchen.

"Brother, let me cook them for you. Let's eat together." Shu Chang put down the things she brought.

"Sure, I happen to be hungry." Li Xiuwu said.

Li Xiuwu stood at the kitchen door, watching Shu Chang work.

After a while, Shu Chang served the dumplings.

With Li Xiuwu's current wealth, he wouldn't go hungry spending the New Year alone and could eat very well, but this plate of dumplings was the most flavorful meal he had during the New Year period.

Shu Chang sat opposite him, watching Li Xiuwu eat the dumplings.

She really wanted to invite Li Xiuwu to go back with her for the New Year, but that was her uncle's house, and she couldn't make the decision.

She felt sorry for Li Xiuwu. This huge courtyard was so quiet; just thinking about it made her feel lonely.

"Delicious, so delicious! Chang Chang, your cooking is really good." Li Xiuwu gave a thumbs up while eating.

"If Brother likes them, I'll make more for you." Shu Chang smiled and watched Li Xiuwu eat the dumplings tenderly.

After Li Xiuwu finished eating, Shu Chang stood up. "Brother, where are the Spring couplets you prepared? I'll help you put them up."

"Ah, I've already put them up."

"You only put them on the main gate. All these room doors haven't had any put on." Shu Chang pointed at the room doors inside the Courtyard House.

"Such a large courtyard, so many room doors." Li Xiuwu felt a bit troubled. A Five-entry Courtyard House, putting them on all of them by himself? Are you kidding me?

"I knew you wouldn't be prepared." Shu Chang smiled triumphantly and opened her bag, taking out organized tote bags one by one.

"This is for the Reverse-facing Room of the first courtyard, this is for the attic of the first courtyard, this is for the front courtyard, the middle courtyard, the back courtyard, and the Houzhao House."

Inside each tote bag was a set of couplets for one courtyard.

"All of them?" Li Xiuwu felt his head ache. The Reverse-facing Room and the attic of the first courtyard alone had eight doors; it would take half a day to finish the whole courtyard.

"Of course. Let's start from the first courtyard." Shu Chang pulled Li Xiuwu along.

She was very lively, with a serious smile on her face. "Brother, get a stool, let's do it together."