The Film Queen Is Cold and Ruthless, Only Sends Money - Chapter 19.3

Jiang Zhi, recalling the afternoon’s events, asked, “Are you referencing a game again?”

Su Yun: “Is it that obvious?”

She hadn’t even mentioned chopping down trees, mining, or buying tools from NPCs with in-game currency.

[Hahahaha, Actress Jiang, you really get her!]

[The power of gamers is unmatched!]

[My family elders say. Su Yun’s method isn’t perfect, but at least the door will stay up if they follow her steps.]

In the end, Liu Yangran and Ye Ying followed Su Yun’s method.

The other guests helped hold the door in place. After a series of mishaps nails hammered crooked, hinges installed backward, and a massive gap in the door, they finally managed to get it installed.

Liu Yangran brushed the wood shavings off her hands and stood up, giving the door a tentative push. A creaking groan echoed through the room.

Under normal circumstances, they would have assumed the door was broken and in need of repair.

But now, the creaking sound in their ears could almost be considered as heavenly music bringing temporary clarity.

The fact that it could make noise, turn, and the door remained upright without suddenly collapsing and hitting someone wasn’t this a tremendous success?!

The door was fixed, but the blankets and other necessities they needed were still missing.

Su Yun remembered that there were extra blankets in the closet of their room.

Lin Yan’s room was also well-stocked, with spare blankets, so they brought them over for Liu Yangran and Ye Ying.

Su Yun said, “Make do with these for now. At least you’ll be able to sleep tonight.”

Naturally, they wouldn’t complain. After thanking them, they began to tidy up their belongings.

–

With Liu Yangran and Ye Ying’s situation settled, the guests took advantage of the free time to do their own things.

Jing Chaochao took out the guitar she always carried with her, while Su Xue sat beside her with a sketchbook.

Lin Yan and Xu Zhi were in front of the program team’s screen, chatting with viewers in the live stream.

Su Yun didn’t see Jiang Zhi. She sat not far from Jing Chaochao’s group, casually observing the scenery around her.

Liu Yangran and Ye Ying’s earlier praise of the beautiful scenery wasn’t an exaggeration, Herong County looked vastly different between day and night.

During the day, the view was filled with lush greens under the bright sunlight. Even the shaded mountain slopes in the distance exuded a sense of openness and tranquility.

But at night, the golden sunlight, verdant mountains, crystal-clear rivers, and bustling streets adorned with colorful decorations all faded away. The colors vanished, leaving only the soothing murmur of flowing water.

Occasionally, an early-awakened cicada in the bushes would let out a sharp “zhi” sound.

As a rising star in the music scene, Jing Chaochao naturally had skill. With just a few simple plucks of the strings, a smooth melody flowed out.

Su Yun, who had been subjected to “ear-piercing noise” in her past life, was so startled by the beautiful sound that she thought an angel had come to save her to save her from the endless overtime and sleepless nights.

Perhaps her reaction was too obvious, because Jing Chaochao, who had been looking down, glanced over and asked, “Want to listen to my new composition?”

Su Xue also turned her way and said sweetly, “Su Yun, come over and listen! You can even give her some feedback.”

[So this is why Chaochao’s been quiet lately, she’s been working on a new song!]

[I knew her last song was self-written, but she can compose too? Chaochao, what else are you hiding from us?!]

[Jing Chaochao graduated from the top art school in the country. Actually, she and Su Xue met in college and have been close ever since!]

Su Yun had initially avoided them to avoid being a third wheel. But after being invited, she sat down beside them. “Chaochao, I probably can’t give any useful feedback, I can only appreciate it.”

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but think that Jing Chaochao’s sound engineer must be living the dream.

[Su Yun, at least you’re self-aware on this point.]

[I still remember Su Yun’s last single. It was later turned into a meme remix, which was kinda fun.]

[Speaking of which, hasn’t it been a while since Su Yun released anything new?]

[Honestly, it’s better if she doesn’t. She somehow managed to narrow down such broad career paths like singing and acting.]

[About two months ago? I remember she took on a theme song, right? It was the ending song for a TV drama I really liked, but it seems like it still hasn’t been released yet.]

[Ah? I’m a little scared. Honestly, I think Su Yun is more suited for stand-up comedy or variety shows.]

[+1, agree with the above. Especially when Su Yun tells a joke and doesn’t even find it funny herself that’s what makes it the most amusing to me.]

Jing Chaochao hadn’t paid much attention to industry news before, as her agent usually handled those things, so she wasn’t familiar with Su Yun’s previous songs.

She said, “Feel free to share any thoughts. I won’t mind.”

Music is meant to be heard by listeners, after all. If you want to create a good song, you can’t be afraid of others’ opinions.

Jing Chaochao was very professional and serious about music Su Yun, the former audio engineer, silently noted in her mind.

Su Yun: “Alright, then Su Xue and I will listen carefully for you. Play with confidence, Chaochao.”

Jing Chaochao: “Just call me Jing Chao.”

She had wanted to say this since the afternoon.

Su Yun and Su Xue reacted in perfect sync first smiling, then speaking in unison: “Got it, Chaochao.”

Jing Chaochao: “…”

Her new composition would definitely need additional instruments and revisions later, so she wasn’t worried about playing it live.

The sound of the guitar gently spread in Su Yun’s ears, each note carrying a soft warmth, like a whispered story.

There were no lyrics, but the rise and fall of the melody painted a vivid scene in Su Yun’s mind. It started beneath a tree, from sprouting to growth, experiencing the gentle spring and enduring the fury of storms, yet continuing to grow.

Accompanying it were the unchanging ancient trees and the steadfast river through generations.

Jing Chaochao hadn’t finished the entire song yet. She had only composed this segment tonight after being inspired.

When she finished playing, Su Yun and Su Xue applauded: “Sounds great!”

Jing Chaochao looked at Su Yun and asked, “Is there anything that doesn’t feel right?”

When composing or writing lyrics before, she often sought Su Xue’s opinion. But music and painting were fundamentally different Su Xue could visually assess the nuances of each painting, but when it came to Jing Chaochao’s songs, her feedback was limited to two words: “sounds great.”

So Jing Chaochao could only pin her hopes on Su Yun.

[It sounds amazing! Feels different from Chaochao’s usual music style this one’s so healing!]

[Wait, is Su Yun really going to critique it? I’m worried she’ll say something completely off.]

[Same. I actually like her now, so I hope she doesn’t shatter the positive image I have of her.]

But the three of them couldn’t see the live chat. Su Yun still spoke up, first asking, “Was your inspiration Herong County?”

Jing Chaochao was surprised: “You could tell?”

Su Yun smiled. “Then I guessed right.”

Jing Chaochao nodded. “While doing tasks outside with Su Xue today, we received a lot of help from the locals. That’s why I got the inspiration to write about the scenery and people of Herong County.”

Su Yun could tell that Jing Chaochao had adjusted the chorus section, slowing the tempo likely to match the pace of life in Herong County.

She said sincerely, “I think it’s quite good, but during the chorus, don’t you feel like something’s missing?”

The topic of their discussion had completely surpassed Su Xue’s knowledge, so she just listened attentively to whoever was speaking, looking particularly earnest.

Jing Chaochao carefully recalled the earlier moment. “After deliberately slowing down the chorus, does it feel a bit empty?”

She hadn’t noticed this issue while playing it herself, but upon reflection, she realized it was indeed there.

“That’s what I heard. Maybe we could add something appropriately,” Su Yun shared her thoughts.

After Su Yun pointed out the problem, Jing Chaochao’s trust in her grew, so she naturally asked, “What could we add?”

Su Yun didn’t speak but just curved her palm slightly and placed it near her ear.

Though Su Xue hadn’t understood their earlier conversation, under Su Yun’s guidance, she suddenly had an epiphany and said, “The sound of flowing water, right?”

Su Yun nodded.

The surroundings were quiet, but due to the terrain, the river’s flow naturally sped up here, perfectly matching the rhythm of Jing Chaochao’s chorus.

After hearing this, Jing Chaochao thought for a moment and then incorporated the sound of flowing water, slightly adjusting the pitch to fit the chorus.

Once she played it again, both the fluency and the balance of the rhythm in each section had improved significantly.

Su Xue couldn’t help but exclaim, “Su Yun, you’re amazing! I can never give her any useful feedback!”

Jing Chaochao also looked over, her eyes filled with admiration and gratitude.

“I just shared my thoughts. It was Chaochao who made the actual changes,” Su Yun said with a smile.

As an audio engineer, she might not compose or write lyrics herself, but when it came to identifying issues, Jing Chaochao might indeed not match her.

After Su Yun left, the viewers in the livestream finally reacted.

[Did I see that right? Su Yun not only pointed out Chaochao’s problem but also came up with a solution?]

[Blind luck, right? Do you really think Su Yun understands music? I still don’t quite believe it.]

[But I can only say if something sounds good or not. If I had to give feedback, even with a hundred percent luck, I couldn’t just pull it out of thin air.]

[Honestly, the way Su Yun spoke just now felt very different from usual, almost reliable.]

[So, does Su Yun actually know how to sing or not?]

–

At this point, the program officially ended the livestream.

Su Yun wanted to find Jiang Zhi, but as she wandered around, she happened to run into Wang Yue, who had just finished work.

To be precise, it was Wang Yue who sought her out.

The trailer she had filmed earlier was neither outstanding nor lacking, but thanks to Su Yun, it went viral, landing several trending topics and even securing her an early promotion.

Today, Wang Yue had been following the program closely, watching Su Yun’s various performances, and her admiration for Su Yun grew even stronger.

Seizing a rare moment of free time, she came over to greet Su Yun. “How are you feeling today, Sister Su?”

Su Yun smiled and replied, “The location you chose has great scenery, but weren’t the tasks a bit too much?”

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