All-rounder Artist - Chapter 162: Like You_i

On the same day, Thunderbolt Entertainment’s monthly meeting was convened ahead of schedule.

After the department members arrived at the meeting room, they all instinctively looked at Fan Longhe, who was sitting in a corner, gripping his cell phone tightly.

Some wanted to go forward and console him, but they were pulled back by their companions. After a moment’s hesitation, they chose to give up.

The sound of high heels clicking against the floor echoed from outside the room.

The supervisor, Luo Qi, had arrived.

Upon entering, she too glanced at Fan Longhe in the corner. A hint of amusement sparked in her eyes as she announced loudly, “With regard to the theme song for the TV series, I think it’s time to confirm it with the relevant departments.”

“Supervisor Luo.”

Fan Longhe suddenly raised his head.

Luo Qi arched an eyebrow, “Deputy Supervisor Fan, please speak.”

Fan Longhe’s voice was a bit hoarse, “Why has the meeting been moved up? It’s not yet the date we agreed upon.”

“Did Supervisor Fan forget something?”

Perched on her high chair, Luo Qi lightly crossed her legs, “If we wait any longer, even if your Xian Yu sends over the song, will we have any time left to record it?”

Fan Longhe gritted his teeth.

Indeed, as Luo Qi had said.

If they waited any longer, even if Xian Yu finished the song, the company wouldn’t have time to record it.

They couldn’t possibly change the fixed broadcast date just for an uncertain song.

“Moreover, even if he sends the song now, don’t the lyrics need to be changed?” Luo Qi added confidently.

Fan Longhe glared at Luo Qi.

It was clear that Luo Qi had insiders working for her, otherwise, she wouldn’t know so much, even about Xian Yu’s reluctance to have others write lyrics. Had he really lost?

During the rest of the meeting, Fan Longhe was oblivious to the discussions.

Sitting in the corner, he felt like an irrelevant bystander.

It wasn’t until the meeting ended and someone tapped his shoulder, that he managed to come back to his senses.

“The meeting is over, Supervisor Fan.”

A subordinate reminded, who Fan had a good relationship with.

Fan Longhe smiled bitterly and nodded, “You shouldn’t stick with me, if Luo sees you might suffer in the future.”

“I don’t care.”

The subordinate shrugged, “I have no interest in climbing up the ladder, I’m content being an office worker.”

Fan Longhe was moved.

Who doesn’t want a promotion?

It’s just a matter of loyalty.

Usually, many subordinates surrounded him, but now only one person stood firmly by his side.

Suddenly.

Fan Longhe’s phone rang.

He glanced at it and suddenly stood up, a flicker of color in his eyes which quickly faded, “They must have already been informed by now…”

“Yes.”

The subordinate curiously asked, “Did the song come? It’s a pity it’s too late now, we should have dragged it out a bit more.”

“Indeed.”

Fan Longhe smiled, “But even if we dragged on, it might not have made a difference. But it was still a $3 million dollar order I placed. Even though it was rushed within a month, let’s listen to it together?”

The subordinate nodded.

The two each took an earphone, and then Fan Longhe pressed the play button.

The soft and sorrowful piano prelude played, oddly matching Fan Longhe’s current mood, making him feel even more bitter.

Then.

Processed electronic music began to play, slowly sung in Qi language style, “Drenched streets at dusk from the fine rain, looking up aimlessly with wet eyes, gazing at the lonely street lamps, those sentimental memories…”

Fan Longhe slowly raised his head.

His subordinate also lifted his head, their eyes met for a brief second.

In their mono earphones, the song continued, “Missing you once again surges in my heart, past laughter still lingers on my face, wish you could know at this moment, it’s me sincerely saying…”

Their gazes never had a chance to break.

Then they saw simultaneously, the faint light in each other’s eyes, followed by the sudden contraction of their pupils:

“Like You

Those captivating eyes

Laughter even more enchanting

Wish I could caress you again

That lovely face

Hold hands and talk about dreams

Like yesterday

You and me…”

Fan Longhe abruptly stood up, the mono earphone cord fell to the floor. At the same moment he opened his mouth, the subordinate also stood up:

“I get it now!”

Removing the earphone, the subordinate rushed out of the meeting room, while Fan Longhe dashed toward a high-level office at the end of the corridor, urgently knocking on the door.

“Come in.”

A stem voice came from inside.

Fan Longhe pushed the door open, quickly placing his cell phone on the table, “Manager, this is the real theme song The Distance Between You and Me needs!”

The man raised his head, “Luo Qi just confirmed the theme song with me five minutes ago.”

“Not that one!”

Fan Longhe stuttered with nervousness, “This one… this one is different… this is another song I bought… Manager, could you please take a listen…”

“You’re overstepping.”

The manager stared at Fan Longhe, his voice somewhat harsh. But seeing Fan Longhe’s insistence, he took off his earphone and hit the play button on the phone, though his face clearly showed impatience.

As he played the song.

The office was filled with the sound of “Like You”. It was exactly the second part of the song, which Fan Longhe had not heard before:

“I was once so impetuous, full of idealism, often blaming love for taking away my freedom, I hope you will know at this moment, it’s me sincerely saying – –

Like You, those captivating eyes, your laughter even more enchanting

Wish I could, caress you again, that lovely face, holding hands and talking about dreams

Like yesterday, you and me!”

Fan Longhe clenched his fists tightly.

From love to weariness, from hate to regret.

Although the manager hadn’t responded yet, he was certain that there was no song more suitable as the theme for The Distance between You and Me.

He took a deep breath.

The manager’s brow relaxed after a tense moment, his body sinking deeper into the leather chair.

At this point in the song, it was transitioning and building up to an even greater climax. “I used to wander alone every night, so cold, I often struggled for myself, never realizing her pain…”

“Manager.”

Unable to hold it in any longer, Fan Longhe took a slight step forward.

The manager didn’t stop the song.

His fingers followed the rhythm of the song, drumming rapidly against the table.

His legs also began rocking rhythmically, lost in enjoyment.

It wasn’t until the end of the song that he seemed to come back to himself.

The room fell silent for a moment.

A few seconds later, the manager looked at Fan Longhe with a frown, shook his head, and joked, “Luo Qi is after all your superior. You neither brought this song up early nor later, but chose to do so right after she confirmed with me, really not giving her any face.”

Fan Longhe was nervous, “I…”

The manager waved his hand, picked up the phone on the table and dialed a number, “Call the TV station and tell them that the theme song for The Distance Between You and Me needs to be changed to another one… Why? Of course because there’s a better song! Yes, a thousand times better!”

After ending the call.

The manager looked at Fan Longhe, “I don’t care about your feud with Luo Qi, but this song must be recorded within three days!”

“Understood!”

At this moment, Fan Longhe’s eyes finally burst with dazzling light!