CSGM - Chapter 78

Chapter 78: Oh My Goodness

So, wanting only the Dancer role and not General Qu's was something Chu Xi had planned all along!

"If I succeed in the audition, there shouldn't be a problem with me playing two roles at once, including a reverse role, right?"

Chu Xi's question landed like a clap of thunder in the hall!

It suddenly opened up a new line of thought for the director. Since she dared to propose it, why not give it a try?

The director looked at the others around him, and their expressions mirrored his own-shock followed by a wave of excitement.

Chu Xi herself had heroic features-sharp brows and bright eyes. She didn't have the gentle, delicate image of a sheltered young lady like some other actresses. Upon closer inspection, her face truly had the potential to pull off a male role!

Plus, Guan Hai's character was described as handsome and heroic, which made the idea seem even more feasible.

The directing team was unanimously excited, agreeing that this was an excellent idea.

However, the forty-some male trainees standing with Chu Xi looked pained.

Seriously? Not only is Chu Xi going for the Dancer role, but she's also trying to steal their jobs?

The competition is insane!

Ren Zhi watched Chu Xi standing among the male trainees, her aura on full display. A shimmer flickered in the depths of her eyes, growing brighter, as if she were seeing a beam of light shining down from above.

If Chu Xi's idea could be successfully executed, it would undoubtedly be a huge bonus for the film's artistic value!

One person playing two roles-a brother and sister, no less-with such contrasting images and professions. She was truly daring to even think of it!

After some thought and discussion, the director finally said, "Alright, come up and get your role cards. You're all in this together. The audition is next week!"

The "you" meant that Chu Xi was included.

As long as she could do it, as long as she had the ability, the director would be more than happy to choose her!

Chu Xi was giving them a huge shock now; when the movie was released, she would give the audience an even bigger one!

Some of the male trainees began to mutter resentfully.

"Isn't this going too far? There were already too many wolves and not enough meat in this training camp, and now Chu Xi is crossing lanes to snatch food. That's a bit unsportsmanlike, isn't it?"

Some complained in their hearts but didn't dare to say it out loud.

But other trainees with a better sense of fairness believed that if Chu Xi's ability was truly superior to theirs and she could play the male lead better than them, then they had no one to blame but themselves. The role would be something Chu Xi earned, and she would deserve it.

They would just have to wait seven days to see the outcome.

Phew-

After the first round of casting was dismissed, Chu Xi went out to catch up with Ren Zhi.

During this period, aside from training and attending classes, she had also been working on something important.

"Ren Zhi, wait."

"What is it?" Ren Zhi asked, turning back with a smile amidst the crowd.

A smile unconsciously spread across Chu Xi's face as she pulled a notebook from her jacket and handed it to her.

"Here, I wrote this for you. It's a gift."

"What is this?"

"Take it back and read it when you have time."

Ren Zhi looked up. Seeing that there were still trainees coming and going nearby, she realized it wasn't a convenient place to talk and nodded. "Okay."

It was a little strange, Chu Xi mysteriously running over to give her a notebook. What would Chu Xi have written in it?

If she had something to say, couldn't she just send a message?

Puzzled, Ren Zhi thought about it for a moment, then quickened her pace back to her room, eager to see what was inside.

After she left, Chu Xi pressed her palms together and bowed to the empty air.

My apologies, certain friends. To put it nicely, I'm just transporting your work. To put it bluntly, it's plagiarism. But since I'm back in my own world, using things from the world I traveled to won't affect anyone there in the slightest.

With that thought, Chu Xi's guilt began to subside.

From now on, she would definitely do more good deeds to accumulate good karma and fulfill vows on behalf of the talented men and women of that other world.

Back in her room, Ren Zhi opened the notebook Chu Xi had given her. When she saw the contents, she was first stunned!

She turned a page and was stunned again!

Then it was shock, shock, shock, shock, shock, shock, shock, shock, shock-!

From standing to sitting, then to standing up and pacing restlessly, she began to hum softly. Ren Zhi was completely captivated by the songs written in the notebook. She could tell that every single one was a masterpiece!

"Rice Fragrance," "Shu Embroidery," "Later," "Lovesickness," "The Wind Rises," "Echoes of the Rainbow"... There were eighteen songs in total, enough for two full albums!

The lyrics and sheet music were all there. Why had Chu Xi given this to her?

"Most willing to forget the poems of old, most disdainful is the ache of love..."

Ren Zhi hummed the song, a sense of longing welling up inside her.

Did Chu Xi write all of these herself?

That evening, when Chu Xi was called to her room, Ren Zhi couldn't help but ask this question.

Whether it was the lyrics or the melody, the quality of these eighteen songs was simply too exquisite. Ren Zhi felt that any single one of them had the potential to win a Golden Melody Award.

Chu Xi ground her back teeth for a moment in thought before shaking her head. "No."

Her artistic talent hadn't reached the level where she could compose her own songs. This was purely the result of traveling through another world and bringing them back from memory.

She had been researching songs during this time. The fact that Ren Zhi had never heard of "With You in My Life" had been a wake-up call for her. These songs were merely her borrowing flowers to present to Buddha.

Since they weren't hers, she couldn't bring herself to take credit for them, lest her conscience be troubled.

"Then who wrote them?"

Ren Zhi seemed to hold a great deal of admiration for the talent of this 'someone.'

Chu Xi fiddled with the ends of her hair. "A friend of mine."

Ren Zhi continued to ask, "And where is she?"

"Not around..."

"Is your friend a singer? Has she debuted? If she's willing, could she collaborate with me?"

It was the first time Ren Zhi had spoken in such an excited rush. Only after she finished did she process what Chu Xi had said.

"Hmm?" she questioned.

Not around? What did that mean?

Chu Xi took a sip of water and said, "My friend... she's no longer in this world."

Ren Zhi paused. "Oh, I'm sorry..."

"Oh, it's fine. These are all songs she sang for me. She never released them, but luckily, I remembered them. You're a singer too, right? You should release them."

Ren Zhi was taken aback. "...To me?"

Chu Xi's friend's songs... she was giving them all to her?

If she released so many good songs, she could become famous. She would definitely become famous.

"Aren't you going to release them?" Ren Zhi asked.

"My singing isn't good; my voice isn't as nice as yours." Chu Xi's lips curved into a grin. "My friend's wish was for these songs to be widely known, for more listeners to hear good music. Since you have so much influence, you should take them."

Chu Xi was speaking the truth. Every singer hopes their songs will reach more and more listeners and be loved by more people.

"Your friend was so talented. What a shame..." Ren Zhi said, looking at the notebook with a trace of grief.

Even though she didn't know Chu Xi's friend, the emotions in art are universal.

Cold sweat trickled down Chu Xi's back. Transporting someone else's songs was truly a sin!

"Yeah, yeah... It's okay, you don't need to be sad about it. Isn't your studio short on money? These songs should be enough for you to earn a good sum, right?"

More than just a good sum!

More like a hundred million sums!

Ren Zhi already had a gut feeling that these masterpieces would become hits.

"What's your friend's name? Can I credit her for the lyrics and composition?"

"Cough, cough, cough!" Chu Xi choked a little, and Ren Zhi reached out to pat her on the back.

"Her name is Hua Xing. You can write that."

"Oh, right. Her parents, family, and all her relatives and friends are no longer in this world either. Sigh... it's quite a shame. You should just keep the money for yourself and do some good deeds with it." Seeing that Ren Zhi was an upright person who wouldn't take advantage of others, Chu Xi added this point.

After she finished, Ren Zhi stared at her. "Aren't you her friend?"

Chu Xi paused. "Oh, I forgot about myself."

Ren Zhi nodded, clearly very tempted. "Since you're willing to write these songs down for me, let's sign a contract. I'll consider it as you selling me these eighteen songs. Name your price. A one-time buyout, or do you want a percentage of the profits?"

As long as Chu Xi's price wasn't outrageous, she was willing to pay it.

Chu Xi thought for a moment, then smiled sheepishly. "You can set the price, any amount is fine. We don't need to sign a contract, and I won't take the money. Just consider it all my initial investment in your studio."

So many songs had to be worth more than five million, right?

Five million with another two zeros added on? Hiss... with a little effort, these eighteen carefully selected songs could probably earn that much!

Now Ren Zhi couldn't possibly complain that her investment was too small and refuse to let her be a shareholder, could she?

After hearing this, Ren Zhi's expression changed slightly. She stared directly at Chu Xi, not saying another word for a long moment.

Chu Xi was baffled by her stare.

"What's wrong? Don't tell me these songs aren't valuable? Impossible. Just try releasing one first."

The aesthetic sense of people in this world was completely normal, so there was no way these songs were worthless. They would definitely be loved by many listeners.

"No, they're very valuable," Ren Zhi said solemnly.

It was precisely because these works were so precious that she had this expression.

"Then why are you looking at me like that? I wrote them all for you, so feel free to use them," Chu Xi said, scratching her head.

Amen, Buddha, she was the one borrowing flowers to present to Buddha, she was the one doing the transporting. If there was any karmic retribution, it better not fall on Ren Zhi's head.

But... it should be fine, right? They weren't from the same world, so what she was doing wouldn't harm anyone else's interests. That was a relief.

She had seen how excited Ren Zhi was just a moment ago. Why did she suddenly look so cautious?

Ren Zhi frowned slightly and finally said, "This makes me feel like I'm freeloading off you."

Pfft.

Chu Xi thought it was something serious, but it was just that.

She burst out laughing and, looking at the dead-serious Ren Zhi, said cheerfully, "Just take them and use them, it's fine. Didn't I say it's my investment? It doesn't count as freeloading."

Ren Zhi was quiet for a while, still very puzzled and confused-

"Chu Xi, why are you so good to me?"

It was excessively good, to the point of not even wanting money.

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