novelraw Chapter 77 Two Moves and One Big Watermelon!
Chapter 77 Two Moves and One Big Watermelon!
Li Shuo originally thought that the "music club" that Fei Li mentioned, which had contributed both money and effort since taking over, was just a well-equipped campus band like the ones he used to play in.
Then… he saw this chamber orchestra of more than twenty people in front of him!?
The music stands were neatly arranged in three rows, with seven or eight cellos leaning against the shelves, and a grand piano in the corner...
More than twenty people had just gathered and sat down, staring at him.
The girls chattered excitedly, whispering amongst themselves and glancing at him.
The boys crossed their arms, their expressions a mixture of arrogance and impatience.
Li Shuo turned to look at Philip.
"Well..." He gestured to the scene before him, "The Hong Kong Island Inter-School Music Festival... is it an orchestra exchange?"
"No," Phil replied sincerely, "It's mainly pop music, but there are also some small school bands like five or six-person string orchestras or brass bands."
"So what are you doing?"
Phil took two steps forward, waved his hand, and did so as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"The Hanji Music Club has recruited quite a few members after the screening process... Everyone was forced by their families to learn and listen to classical music since they were young."
He spoke with increasing pride.
"Furthermore, my research found that the students' parents also said they really like this kind of classical music, and they are very keen to go see any performances of this kind."
"Since I can't compete with others in terms of musicality, I'm thinking of overwhelming them in terms of form and number of people."
Li Shuo looked at him.
Are you sure most of those parents genuinely like it... that's why they're so eager to watch it?
"And the result?"
Philip was taken aback by the question.
My mind was probably going over the reactions I'd experienced during these three sessions.
The audience members were drowsy and even went to the restroom during their performance.
"……well enough."
He looked in one direction… his tone somewhat convincing… “He always manages to get an award.”
Li Shuo followed his gaze.
On a shelf to the side, three "Special Performance Award" trophies were neatly arranged in a row.
understood!
He reached out and patted Phil on the shoulder.
Then he turned to the twenty-odd music club members who were still waiting, and clapped his hands with a smile.
"Thank you everyone for coming."
His approachable demeanor seemed to radiate light.
"Today is just to get acquainted with everyone. Sorry, I don't have much to say for now. Once I've discussed the entry with Phil, I'll get everyone together to start rehearsals."
The twenty-odd people looked at each other, but they were so charmed by his smile that they couldn't bring themselves to complain at all.
Then, at Phil's signal... they dispersed.
Li Shuo casually picked up the "Joint School Original Music Exchange Competition" participation guidelines.
As you walk out, check what the requirements are.
The theme of this competition is... inspirational?!
He twitched the corner of his mouth.
No... these schools... are all for the offspring of elites and rich kids. You were born into privilege, so what's there to be motivated by?
Are you planning to use your family business to start a new company?
Their blood pressure would skyrocket!
However, I went through the usable works in my mind once.
Okay... I have some ideas too.
Just make sure it has a sense of style that suits this social class.
After leaving the music club, Phil came back to haunt me like a leech.
He showered her with compliments all the way.
We've now arrived at the gymnasium where Stephen Chow punched the basketball in "Fight Back to School 2".
"Boss, just teach me two moves! Just two moves!"
Annoyed beyond measure, Li Shuo stopped in his tracks.
Looking back at the little foreigner, his face was full of expectation and affection.
He sighed.
"Alright."
Philip's expression brightened, and he quickly stood up straight.
Li Shuo looked around.
There weren't many people around them. A few girls in the distance were watching a group of boys playing basketball on the other half of the court, laughing loudly, and didn't notice them.
"Watch closely."
He gestured with both hands, drawing a circle with his hands and then bringing them together in the middle.
"A big watermelon, cut in half."
Phil stared wide-eyed at his hand and mimicked his gestures.
"Half for you, half for me."
Li Shuo pushed his hand forward, pulled it back, and stood up straight.
"Finished?"
"Oh no...aren't you going to show me a couple of moves?!"
Phil was stunned.
Is this really that perfunctory...?
No... this must be a test of his character?
"...Are these two tricks really effective?"
"certainly."
"But..." Phil gestured again.
"This looks just like really cutting and dividing a watermelon!"
Li Shuo suppressed a laugh, feigning profundity.
"Okay, speak your true feelings. At least you have the right 'heart'."
He took a step forward, placed his fingers on Phil's chest, and gestured for him to do it again.
The sword pointed to guide a path following his movements.
"That movement was coordinated with your breathing. When you pushed your hand outwards, the air flowed from here..."
He pointed with his finger.
"Go down, sink to your dantian. When you pull back, let the qi rise up your spine, exhale..."
Phil held his breath, his whole body stiffening.
"Don't tense up."
Li Shuo withdrew his hand.
"Relax a little. Inhale...exhale slowly, don't rush."
Phil followed his rhythm, taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling.
Take another breath, then exhale.
The expression on his face gradually changed from tense to relaxed.
Repeated three times in a row.
"how?"
Phil's eyes lit up.
The second time, he felt his mind was much clearer, and now he feels even more lucid.
"Boss! That's amazing..."
"Amazing, right... Cut a watermelon like this a hundred times a day, practice for a month first."
After Li Shuo finished speaking, he turned around and left... He finally managed to shake this guy off. Of course, he did teach him some of the system reward, the internal breathing technique that came with the 【Chenjiagou Tai Chi Three Moves (Steal)】.
Phil stood there, making the famous "watermelon-dividing" gesture with his hands, muttering incantations as he breathed in and out.
I had only taken a few steps when a shout suddenly came from behind me.
"Boss! I'm feeling something new again! But..."
"Pfft~ Pfft!"
Two loud noises.
The first sound was long and loud, and it even turned a corner later on.
Li Shuo paused in his steps.
On the basketball court, several girls who were shooting hoops all turned their heads at the same time.
Phil froze on the spot, his face flushed red, his hands still in the "watermelon-dividing" squatting position, raised in mid-air.
"Boss!" he shouted at the top of his lungs, his tone awkward but still humble.
"The gas's leaking... it should be okay, right?"
Li Shuo didn't turn around.
He waved his hand.
He quickened his pace and walked away without looking back.
As the car drove towards Wang Jing's company, Li Shuo leaned back in his seat, his eyelids feeling heavy.
Fatty Wang had already made plans several times, but he hadn't been able to make it due to his exams recently.
In a way, he's quite a hands-off boss, handling screenwriting, investment, and production.
After finishing the script, he handed it to Wong Jing and then went to America.
However, this famous "quick shooter" in the Hong Kong film and television industry truly lives up to his reputation.
The Japanese director, Takashi Shimizu, was already fast enough; he only took nine days to finish the two parts of "Ju-on".
Wong Jing was even more ruthless, finishing it in 6 days.
In addition, Li Shuo brought precise storyboards when writing the script, so there was basically no need for post-production work.
The finished product is ready; all that's left is to figure out the strategy for the first wave of release.
I ate too much at lunch, and now I'm feeling dizzy from carbon monoxide poisoning; my eyelids are drooping.
I was just about to take a nap when my phone rang.
He squinted and reached over, glancing at the screen.
Well, here comes another one eager to ask him out.
Zhou Jianhui, Chairman of Warner Music Greater China Region.
Li Shuo answered the phone, adopting a teasing tone.
"What instructions does Boss Zhou have?"
The person on the other end of the phone chuckled, with a hint of Taiwanese accent.
"Li Shuo, don't say that. I don't know what amazing things you did in America. Warner headquarters has given instructions that I will be in charge of your arrangements until you confirm your agent."
He also added a touch of teasing.
"I'm calling to ask you, kid, when would be a convenient time for you to come to Taipei and have a meeting with me?"
As Li Shuo listened, he went through the school and the situation at hand in his mind.
Regarding his official debut, he hadn't really figured out how to do it.
If it weren't for the need to improve his system rank, what he really wanted to do after being reborn was to just lie down and relax!
These preparatory arrangements are being made now so that he will have a solid foundation in the future, and be able to act willfully and unrestrainedly.
"We'll see how things go by the end of June. I've got some school-related stuff to deal with lately."
He thought he should think about it some more.
"Okay, no problem."
Zhou Jianhui should have readily agreed.
After the call ended, Li Shuo tossed his phone aside and closed his eyes again.
What he didn't know was that Zhou Jianhui on the other end of the phone was actually quite conflicted as he held the phone.
The situation at Warner Music, which I just took over, is a complete mess right now...
On the male singer side, the only pillar who can hold his own right now is Aaron Kwok, one of the Four Heavenly Kings!
However, this year is a sensitive period for contracts.
Rumors have spread throughout the industry that PolyGram offered 80 million to poach him.
But Warner Music's current financial situation in the Greater China region...
The female singers are even more worried.
He had no doubt about Li Shuo's abilities.
He personally went to see the live performance of those songs he wrote for Sammi Cheng, especially the two upbeat ones… The audience's reaction was so strong, it was definitely going to be a huge hit.
But her agent, Li Jin... has a big problem!
Zhou Jianhui sighed.
And then there's his idea of a "Tianhou Palace": Ah Mei, and Sun Yanzi, the woman discovered in Singapore...
Wait a moment!?
Lin Junjie's composition "Remember" and Li Shuo's lyrics were also recently acquired by A-mei.
Thinking about it, all three people in this idea are connected to this kid's work... so this meeting... is very important!