Backstage at the banquet.
A dressing room.
Su Yu and Lin Yanyu sat side-by-side.
Opposite them were Lin Zhaoyang and his wife.
The dressing room was quiet, the atmosphere rather awkward.
"Ahem... Uncle... Dad, aren't you going out to watch the show?"
Su Yu was about to call him uncle when he felt a sharp gaze and quickly corrected himself.
He then couldn't help but smile wryly to himself.
Other fathers-in-law would be all against him, making things difficult.
His father-in-law, however, insisted on being called Dad, and didn't like being called uncle.
"There's nothing much to see. Those Heavenly Kings and Queens, they sing the same few songs over and over. My ears are already numb."
Lin Zhaoyang said with a smile, lifting the corner of his mouth.
"Susu, my dad likes listening to opera, he's not very interested in pop music,"
Lin Yanyu explained from the side.
"So that's how it is."
Su Yu nodded.
No wonder Lin Zhaoyang and Chen Rong got together.
Chen Rong's opera skills were undeniable, as Su Yu had already witnessed before.
This was the result of years of rigorous training from childhood.
Moreover, she was not only skilled in opera but also excellent at singing pop music. The song "Chi Ling" she performed before was rendered perfectly, even earning Su Yu's admiration.
"Xiao Yu, when are you going to write the song you promised me?"
Seeing the silence, Chen Rong suddenly spoke to Su Yu with a smile.
"Uh, well... Didn't you say a few months ago?"
Su Yu was stunned. He had forgotten.
After "Chi Ling" received a great response, the Opera Association wanted to strike while the iron was hot and produce another opera-style song.
Later, Chen Rong felt that the popularity could be sustained, so she wasn't in a hurry.
"The popularity of 'Chi Ling' has already decreased significantly. The old president has been eagerly waiting to release a new song, so can you make some time for it?"
Chen Rong's words always carried the gentleness of a Jiangnan woman.
Her personality was in stark contrast to the sharp Lin Zhaoyang.
"Sure, when do you need it?"
Su Yu naturally wouldn't refuse his mother-in-law's request.
"Next month. It mainly depends on how long you need for production."
"Then next month. Just give me your requirements."
Su Yu nodded with a smile. He figured he could afford to write two more songs this month with his earnings. Since Chen Rong requested it for next month, he agreed. He always had to keep some money for emergencies, and his funds would be sufficient after his salary was paid next month.
"Susu, can you write a song for my mom and me to sing together?"
Lin Yanyu suddenly said.
Su Yu and Chen Rong were both taken aback.
"That's a good idea. I'll sing the opera parts in the chorus, and you sing the main verses."
Chen Rong pondered for a moment and strongly agreed with the suggestion.
"Sing together... No problem."
Su Yu thought for a moment and nodded.
Lin Yanyu's singing skills were strong, and Chen Rong was a national-level performer. Their collaboration would surely be explosive.
Moreover, it would be a mother-daughter duo.
Su Yu could foresee that as soon as the song was released, the online buzz would instantly explode.
"Ahem..."
Seeing the three of them engrossed in conversation, Lin Zhaoyang, who had been neglected, coughed lightly, a hint of grievance flashing in his eyes.
Only then did they realize that they had been so engrossed in their conversation that they had neglected Lin Zhaoyang.
"We're discussing important matters, don't interrupt." Da Feng Novel Network
However, Chen Rong gave him a dismissive glance and said irritably.
"Wife, you have such a huge entertainment company, why are you looking for this kid? I can write songs for you too."
Lin Zhaoyang was quite displeased.
"Don't worry, don't worry. I know you're very capable too, darling, but if we use our own company, I'm afraid people will talk."
Chen Rong was amused by Lin Zhaoyang's demeanor and quickly comforted him.
"He's practically our son-in-law now, so he's family too."
Lin Zhaoyang was still unhappy.
"It's different. Xiao Yu was personally chosen by the old president, and he helped a lot last time by selling the full copyright of 'Chi Ling' to the association. Everyone in the association is very grateful to him, so why would they talk?"
Chen Rong held Lin Zhaoyang's hand and patiently explained, like coaxing a child.
Su Yu looked on in shock.
You call this a domineering CEO?
When the father-in-law acts spoiled, even he can't compare!
Lin Yanyu seemed accustomed to it, completely immune to her parents' unreserved displays of affection.
"Alright, kid. Remember to earn more money from the Opera Association. Don't underestimate them; they might seem down on their luck, but they have plenty of funds."
Lin Zhaoyang finally nodded with satisfaction and then said to Su Yu with a playful tone.
"Well... It's fine as long as I can do something for the opera industry. Money isn't that important." Su Yu glanced at Lin Zhaoyang, then at Chen Rong.
How should he respond?
His father-in-law was setting a trap for him.
"Heh, Xiao Yu, don't worry. We have a generous budget this time, and we'll definitely offer you a good price."
Chen Rong lightly smacked Lin Zhaoyang's hand in exasperation and then smiled at Su Yu.
"I'm fine with whatever." Su Yu nodded and replied.
...
When meeting the parents of one's significant other, it's natural to engage in small talk.
Once the conversation started flowing,
Lin Zhaoyang became relatively more active.
However, most of his talk was about how great he was in his younger days.
And the glorious past of establishing Dynasty Entertainment.
Su Yu naturally played along.
He offered compliments now and then, making Lin Zhaoyang feel very pleased with himself.
They had many similarities in personality, so as they got to know each other, the atmosphere in the dressing room became exceptionally relaxed.
If the father and son were drunk at a banquet, they would definitely be calling each other brothers.
"Kid, you really suit my taste. I need to remind you of something. After today, many people will say you're living off my daughter's wealth. You need to be mentally prepared and don't overthink it. The fact that we're entrusting our daughter to you means you're worthy of her. Your Aunt Chen and I both approve of you."
Lin Zhaoyang spoke from the heart.
"Dad, don't worry. I don't care about the label of living off my girlfriend's wealth at all. Moreover, if you're willing to let me live off Yanyu's wealth, I'd be quite happy to." Su Yu chuckled.
So what if he was living off someone else's wealth?
It wasn't shameful to do so through his own abilities.
Those online trolls might be spewing venom, but if they were given this opportunity, they would probably fight tooth and nail for it.
In the end, it was like the fox saying the grapes were sour because it couldn't reach them.
"Ahem... Young man, don't always think about living off others. You should strive and work hard..."
Su Yu's words completely stumped Lin Zhaoyang.
Shameless! This kid was much more shameless than he had imagined.
However, despite his shamelessness, Lin Zhaoyang found him more and more pleasing to the eye.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Lin Zhaoyang's expression turned serious.
It was Assistant Liu, who had handed Su Yu a note earlier.
"Mr. Lin, the program from Dingsheng Entertainment was not as previously confirmed. They changed their program and replaced the singer with Li Yajun."
Assistant Liu entered and directly addressed Lin Zhaoyang.
He usually spoke slowly and deliberately, but his current speech was noticeably hurried.
"Li Yajun? Has Dingsheng, that perennial runner-up, finally couldn't hold back?"
Lin Zhaoyang was stunned for a moment, then chuckled lightly.
Then, his gaze fell on Su Yu beside him, a peculiar smile curving his lips.