Chapter 44: Are You Courting Death? Calling the Boss Fat?

"Then it's settled."
With no objections from anyone, Qiu Shishang, as the eldest brother, slapped the table to confirm the decision, signaling to Lin Jia, "We'll take on this task."
Lin Jia showed a satisfied smile; this was precisely the scenario she hoped for. With so many artists creating at once, whether the songs were good or not was secondary—the main point was that this move would attract a significant amount of attention.
In today's entertainment world, there is a lack of truly talented original singers. Once this episode airs, she could already foresee how sensational the results would be.
"Excellent. Now, it's time for all of you to work hard. The song competition between external resources and internal originals is set for Friday night, so you have four days."
"The schedule is tight, so please start creating as soon as possible!"
The live stream's comments erupted in debate, with everyone eager to cheer on their favorite idol from across the screen.
"Who has the best singing technique? Of course, it's my Prince Fei!"
"No one can beat Sijiao Zhe! Go, brother! We'll always support and love you!"
"Why are you arguing? The mad dogs upstairs—your idol is already past his prime, and you're still making noise?"
"What's with the barking? Is this the level of Wang Fei's fans?"
"Just telling the truth, why are you so tense? It's hilarious—fans of Sijiao Zhe must have something wrong upstairs, and now you can see it!"
"Ahhh! If it's a collaborative creation, will there be a joint performance too? Does this mean I finally get to hear Yichu's singing? I'm so excited!"
"Gou Yu, isn't it a little inappropriate for you to participate in the creation of a romance show? Don't make us cry again, okay?"
"LOL, turning a romance show into a crying show—who wouldn't cry watching that?"
The rehearsal room on the fourth floor of the villa was spacious. The group gathered to discuss their ideas for the original song. Qiu Shishang spoke up.
"Everyone can share their thoughts; let's blend the good ones and discard the bad. Maybe not many present have experience with original works, but please contribute your opinions and don't feel too restricted. This is a collective team activity."
Wang Fei, after all, was the prince of love songs. Though he usually sang company-arranged tracks, he had encountered enough of them to gain experience.

"A romance show needs a sweet, romantic vibe for its theme song. The listener should feel a sense of resonance, as if pink bubbles are floating everywhere."
"From my experience singing love songs, during creation, you should always think about how to express the true feelings that spark between a man and a woman the moment their eyes meet."
"If the listener feels a connection and wants to fall in love themselves, that's the pinnacle of a love song."
The prince of love songs analyzed it perfectly, clear and concise, earning praise from everyone—except for Lin Yu, who lay dozing nearby.
In his previous life, he often delivered food until late at night, so his routine was suddenly thrown off, and the wave of sleepiness hit him hard, making it impossible to focus.
This sudden reincarnation—honestly, couldn't there have been some sort of warning? Why did God act so hastily? Lin Yu sighed inwardly.
Ji Ya propped her chin with one hand, smiling at the corner of her mouth, "I have an idea. After all, today's romance is mostly fast food-style; we should promote a healthier view of love."
"There's a saying I really like: the feelings between young boys and girls are the purest. When they're naive and inexperienced, the sincerity they give each other is hidden away, too timid to let the other know. Even if you guess the ending and can't avoid separation, there's still the courage to chase love."
"If you're not sure of the other's feelings, you won't display your own naive affection. This kind of emotion is the rarest and most precious."
Lin Yu rubbed his aching head; his vision blurred, and he was nearly at his limit. Bai Yichu stepped forward and patted his shoulder, waking him up.
Si Shaozhe listened to the whole discussion, stroked his chin thoughtfully, then suddenly winked, making the atmosphere a bit awkward, though he didn't notice, laughing as he said, "Both teachers' analyses are good, but since this is a team task, I think I should share my idea."
Those present: ...Hearing you is worth hearing nothing.
"Pop music mainly appeals to young people, so we should add some trendy elements, like rap!"
Everyone fell silent again, but the eldest brother made a rare show of support, "Teacher Si's idea is inventive—I agree. What about you all?"
Few people had a good impression of Si Shaozhe, but since the eldest brother spoke, it seemed they couldn't refuse. Silence meant consent.
Qiu Shishang inexplicably glanced toward the sofa behind him, only to see Lin Yu dozing—or perhaps already asleep?
Everyone was drawn by Qiu Shishang's words to look at Lin Yu, and Ji Ya looked a bit embarrassed.
Her artist had actually fallen asleep during the show, choosing the busiest moment...

Would it kill you to show some team spirit?
Bai Yichu, catching Ji Ya's signal, reached down and pinched Lin Yu's waist hard—a piece of flesh that was oddly soft and firm, a strange sensation.
It was a feeling she'd never experienced before—
Lin Yu suddenly opened his eyes and found everyone looking at him, confused. He grabbed Bai Yichu's wrist as she tried to pull away, "What's going on?"
The warmth of his hand instantly spread through Bai Yichu's senses, leaving her stunned, her face expressionless, momentarily unsure what to say.
Ji Ya noticed the atmosphere between the two and hurried to break the silence.
"Lin Yu, it's your turn to shine."
Seeing both the female CEO and the popular female star focused on Lin Yu, the others couldn't make sense of the situation and could only watch.
Lin Yu noticed the strange looks and quickly released Bai Yichu, failing to see that her ears had reddened slightly.
"Teacher Lin, what do you think our romance show's theme song should include?"
A theme song for a romance show? It's just singing about love, creating a romantic feeling, but the key problem was...
In his previous life, he'd been betrayed by his girlfriend for four years and died searching for the truth. In his current state, he couldn't even comprehend what true love was. The word 'love,' upon his rebirth, perhaps had vanished completely from his life.
"Love? Love is nothing but a fleeting illusion. Only those who don't understand it pursue it."
"Those who truly understand love know that true love doesn't exist—false feelings are the most genuine emotions between men and women in today's society."