Liao Xudong looked at Ye Xiao at this moment as if he were looking at an unpolished jade. He initially doubted that this song was written by Ye Xiao because he was too young, so young that Liao Xudong simply couldn't believe this young man had such emotions to write a song like this.
Especially when he was preparing the accompaniment while following the sheet music, this feeling grew stronger. How old was this young man? 19, 20? Had he not even come of age? But the completeness of that sheet music was not something a young person could have created.
Few composers in the industry who had collaborated with him could weave an entire score so perfectly!
But at this moment, he no longer doubted, because Ye Xiao, standing before him, could point out so many flaws, even ones he himself hadn't noticed.
This indicated that he understood the song well enough, even having played it countless times in private, to be able to correct these flaws just by listening to Lin Beina's performance, and even in some places, use extremely special treatment to elevate the song's emotion to a higher level.
Ye Xiao had no idea that Liao Xudong beside him had already regarded him as a rare genius. How could he know so much? It was merely because he had listened to it so many times in his previous life; the original singer's emotionally rich performance was deeply etched in his mind.
No matter how Lin Beina sang, it couldn't be stronger than a version that had been tested by countless listeners! So he corrected Lin Beina's singing according to the song in his mind, and it seemed to have a very significant effect.
Finally, the recording was completed as dawn approached. Lin Beina breathed a sigh of relief, walked out of the recording studio, and before she could even greet anyone, she was embraced by Tong Shuang.
Tong Shuang choked out, "Nana, you sang so well, truly so well. My heart is breaking from listening. Teacher Liao's eyes are red too. I believe this song will definitely be a hit!"
Lin Beina nodded and looked at Liao Xudong, asking, "Teacher Liao, is it done?"
Liao Xudong nodded to her, "It's done. Because Ye Xiao's score is too perfect, there's nothing for me to modify. Just give me a few more hours to touch up the audio, and it can be released."
Lin Beina brightened at the news. She looked at Ye Xiao: "Ye Xiao, then as we agreed, once Teacher Liao is done, the song will be directly released on the B-level song chart."
Ye Xiao was also very excited. After all, there were still two days, which should be enough to earn 100 points! He had no particular goal; just completing the mission and surviving was paramount.
Seeing that it was already daylight, Lin Beina tentatively said, "Ye Xiao, is it okay if you don't go home? How about I help you book a hotel nearby so you can rest first?"
Lin Beina's words startled Ye Xiao. Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he quickly turned on his phone.
Sure enough, his old phone displayed over 100 missed calls. A hint of an embarrassed smile appeared on his lips. Last night, to avoid being disturbed, he had turned off his phone, but he forgot that he had parents here, and even more, he forgot that he was a young man living with his parents and was just recovering from a serious illness.
He didn't answer Lin Beina's question but quickly dialed back.
"Mom, I'm fine. I just stayed at a friend's house for a day."
"How could I not have friends? I do, it's just... I never told you before."
"No, how could I go look for that woman... that woman? I have nothing to do with her anymore."
"Alright, alright, I'm coming back right away. What? You two are at the police station? You've already reported it?"
"......Wait for me, I'll be there soon."
He hung up the phone and said to Lin Beina, "I'm sorry, I have something at home, I have to go first. Sister Lin, just don't forget to release that song." With that, he grabbed his clothes from the sofa and headed out.
Seeing him about to leave, Lin Beina quickly said, "How about I have Xiao Shuang send you?"
Ye Xiao waved his hand.
Seeing this, Lin Beina didn't say much. She had already saved Ye Xiao's number, so she could naturally contact him later if there were any issues. Suddenly, Lin Beina remembered something and quickly asked, "Ye Xiao, one more thing, you still need to choose a stage name!"
Ye Xiao froze in place, pondered for a moment, and said, "Night Owl. 'Night' as in the night, and 'Owl' as in the tyrant!" After speaking, he left without looking back.
Lin Beina stood there, pondering the two words Ye Xiao had spoken. Homophones but different characters, this stage name was quite interesting.
Tong Shuang came to Lin Beina's side and said, "Nana, are you really not going to reconsider, and just go all the way? Do you know that even the top few songs on the B-level monthly new song chart rarely become big hits throughout the year, especially when it's a last-minute release at the end of the month? Moreover, the company will definitely be very displeased with our unauthorized decision, and it will certainly affect future resources. To put it bluntly, if this isn't successful, even if you don't want to retire, you'll have to."
Lin Beina smiled brightly, "Xiao Shuang, do you know why I was so insistent on singing this song? It's not about how good the song is or whether it can become a hit, but when I sing this song, I feel as if I'm filled with hope for my life again. Even if I fall to rock bottom, I still have the courage to face everything, and these feelings were almost worn away before today."
"I hope this song isn't just for me, but also for those in this world who are experiencing things perhaps even more despairing than mine, to give them a little hope, a little hope for the future. As long as they're not dead, that hope will not be extinguished."
Tong Shuang also smiled upon hearing this: "You know you sound a lot like a charlatan right now? I think you've been brainwashed by that Ye Xiao!"
She shrugged slightly: "Forget it, I'll indulge you this once. At worst, we'll change professions later. To be honest, with your status constantly dropping, I'm tired of bowing and scraping in front of others these past two years."
Lin Beina hugged Tong Shuang affectionately. Thankfully, she had her, this best friend who grew up with her, who stood firmly by her side whether she was getting divorced, fighting a lawsuit with her ex-husband, or burdened with external debts, just like at this very moment.
Tong Shuang suddenly said, "Nana, do you think that kid is smart or foolish? He didn't even sign a contract, is he really that trusting of us? I was just thinking whether I should give the young him a memorable lesson in social reality, to let him know how treacherous the adult world is!"
"......"
Perhaps because finding a singer and even recording the song went too smoothly, he completely forgot about the need to sign a contract for a while. At this moment, he was rushing to the police station.
There was no other way. Ye Xiao had never spent a night away from home since he was little, so this sudden absence truly scared the old couple. Coupled with his phone being turned off, Father Ye and Mother Ye waited until dawn, and seeing that Ye Xiao still hadn't returned, they gritted their teeth and went to the police station.
When Ye Xiao arrived at the police station, the old couple was sitting on chairs inside. Because Ye Xiao had not been missing for more than 24 hours, a case could not be filed, and the police officer was quietly comforting them.
Ye Xiao wasn't unhappy when he saw this; instead, his eyes were a little moist. At this moment, he truly felt the warmth of family.
Seeing Ye Xiao safe and sound, Father Ye and Mother Ye didn't say anything and followed Ye Xiao home.
After returning home and comforting his parents, he went back to catch up on sleep. To be honest, his body was indeed too weak; he couldn't hold up after just one all-nighter.
When he woke up, it was already afternoon. He got up and opened his computer. Before he could even search for the so-called B-level monthly song chart, he saw a headline on the trending topics: "Veteran Song Queen shockingly appears on B-level monthly song chart: Is it desperation or another hidden reason!"
Seeing this news, he knew the song had been released.
