“System, how much will it cost to customize 'Drunk Butterfly'?”
“This song, while considered a ceiling-tier track in the square dancing community, isn't golden enough due to its simple melody. For you, the host, it only costs two million to customize.”
Indeed, in the Earth’s square dancing circles, its popularity was at the ceiling level. The melody was indeed too simple, and the accompaniment lacked depth. However, for square dancing, these were unimportant. Simplicity, catchiness, and a strong sense of rhythm were the standards for judging a good square dance song.
“Alright, customize it for me. Put the demo file directly into my phone.”
This price was for mid-tier song customization. However, the catchiness of this song was terrifying.
After its release, with the copyright fees from the massive square dancing demographic, the two million would be earned back in minutes.
Even if it didn't earn back, with the popular songs he had released, his monthly copyright dividends alone were one to two hundred million. Spending two million to make his mother and second aunt happy was, in Su Yu’s opinion, very worthwhile.
“Ding, 'Drunk Butterfly' has been customized for the host. The song demo has been automatically placed in the host’s phone. Two million has been donated to the charity fund for the host.”
After completing this.
Su Yu sent a message in his singer group chat: “Who’s at Xinghui?”
He was in a hurry. Given the difficulty of this song, anyone in the singer group could learn it in minutes.
As soon as his message was sent, Gong Juren replied instantly.
“Brother Yu’s Little Princess”: “Brother Yu, I’m at Xinghui. Is something wrong?”
Then, Zhang Wei replied: “Brother Yu, I’m still with the city competition program group, discussing new song promotions with them.”
“Listening Rain Teacher, I just got off work at Xinghui and am heading home… Ծ‸Ծ”
…
Instantly, everyone popped up in the group chat.
Su Yu thought for a moment and sent a message: “Xiao Gong, I have a song for you to sing. It’s very simple. I’ll send you the demo soon. Record the finished product now and send it to me in an hour.”
Just a second later, Gong Juren replied with an OK gesture.
“Brother Yu’s Little Princess”: “Don’t worry, no problem, I guarantee the mission will be completed!”
After Su Yu sent the song elements to Gong Juren, he put away his phone.
The group chat immediately exploded.
“Holy crap, congratulations, congratulations, another new song!”
“Wuwuwu, why did I have to get off work…”
“If I had known, I would have gone to Xinghui to hang out…”
…
“The dishes are ready.” Su Zhenguo and Zhang Guizhi brought plates of food from the kitchen to the living room.
Seeing this, the relatives quickly went to help.
A moment later.
Everyone sat down around a table filled with abundant dishes.
At the dining table.
Lin Yanyu sat to Su Yu’s left, and Su Xiaoling snuggled up to Su Yu’s right.
Sandwiched between them, Su Yu smiled wryly and shook his head.
Su Xiaoling, being young and cunning, knew who could prevent her mother from hitting her. She was determined to hold onto this life-saving straw.
“Yanyu, these are all your aunt and uncle’s specialty dishes. Try them and see if they suit your taste.”
“Here, Aunt will pour you a drink.”
Lin Yanyu accepted the drink somewhat flusteredly and quickly said, “Thank you, Auntie. The dishes Uncle made are even tastier than those in a five-star hotel.”
She really liked the atmosphere at Su Yu’s home.
This kind of ordinary and harmonious feeling made her feel very relaxed.
“By the way, Xiao Yu, didn’t Qianqian say you were going to film a TV series?” Aunt suddenly asked. She was Gu Qianqian’s mother. When she heard that Gu Qianqian was going to film a TV series, she was very happy, but when she learned that Su Yu was letting her film it, she became a little worried.
Su Yu was stunned by the question and then smiled helplessly, tugging at the corner of his mouth.
As expected, Gu Qianqian was a "lip-sealed" person.
It had only been a short time, and everyone already knew.
“That’s right. I heard before that Qianqian jie studied directing, so I went to find her. We’re all family, so it’s best to keep things within the family.” Since everyone already knew, he wouldn’t hide it anymore.
However, should he remind them not to watch?
After all, the plot of “Chinese Paladin” was a bit heartbreaking…
“Xiao Yu, your aunt knows you’re helping us, but Qianqian hasn’t graduated yet. If you have her film it, don’t mess up the TV series, especially since I heard that filming a TV series requires a huge investment…”
Before Aunt could finish, Su Yu waved his hand.
He smiled at her and said, “It won’t be just Qianqian jie filming. This time, she’ll just be following the crew to gain experience, and a professional director will guide her.”
As for the director of this TV series, Su Yu planned to contact director Zhang Li in the next few days and have him recommend someone.
He had asked Zhang Li before, and Zhang Li didn’t have any plans to film TV series. He said he would introduce a professional director to Su Yu.
Thinking about it, he hadn’t seen him in a while, and his new movie should be finished soon.
Zhang Li’s style was almost always modern dramas that didn’t require special effects, so the filming period was very short.
The previous agreement of a 50/50 split was still very tempting to Su Yu.
“Xiao Yu, you’re a good child. We’ll remember all the help you’ve given us. But promise your aunt, don’t let us affect your affairs.” Aunt continued.
“Don’t worry, Auntie, I know what I’m doing.” Su Yu smiled and nodded.
After speaking, his phone rang.
He took it out of his pocket and glanced at it.
It was a WeChat message from Xiao Gong.
“Brother Yu, it’s recorded. As expected of Brother Yu, I really like this song. I was dancing and singing while recording, and the sound engineer and his assistant were also extremely hyped. When will it be released? I think after it’s released, my mom and her friends will become my most loyal fans.”
After sending this message, Gong Juren sent the recorded audio file.
Su Yu turned down the volume on his phone and listened to it.
He was still very satisfied.
“It might take some time before it’s released. You performed well.”
Good, Xiao Gong’s singing skills were more than enough to sing this song.
After receiving the song, Su Yu glanced at his mother and aunt, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
…
After everyone finished eating and tidied up.
They all sat on the sofa watching television.
Su Yu said to Zhang Guizhi, “Mom, get your speaker out. Let’s go do some square dancing.”
Zhang Guizhi was startled and repeatedly waved her hands, “I’m not going. I won’t be able to dance even if I go. I’ll just get angry for nothing.”
Her personality was such that she didn’t want to provoke those people.
If she couldn’t dance square dancing, then she wouldn’t. She’d rather take a loss herself than argue with others.
After all, her son was now a public figure, and she had to consider his reputation.
“That’s right, we don’t have to go out and dance. It’s nice to just watch TV at home.”
“There’s no need to confront them directly.”
Second Aunt and Aunt also persuaded him.
“Don’t worry, call out all your friends, and we’ll use our own song. I just wrote a square dance song, and it’s perfect timing to use it now.” Su Yu dangled his phone.
“Really?” Zhang Guizhi immediately said with surprise.
“Xiao Yu, you wrote a square dance song?”
“Then what are we waiting for? It’s our own song, we can dance however we want!”
At this, Aunt and Second Aunt beamed with joy.
Zhang Guizhi hurried into the room and pulled out a speaker.
She picked up her phone and started calling her square dancing friends in the group chat.
“Brother Xiao Yu, I want to go too! I dance really well.” Su Xiaoling tugged at Su Yu’s arm.
“Haha, alright.” Su Yu patted her head.
Then he looked at Lin Yanyu beside him.
“I’ll go too.” The latter understood the meaning in his eyes.
Su Yu nodded.
Then, he dragged the speaker, with Lin Yanyu and Su Xiaoling accompanying him.
Behind him followed his mother and Aunt and Second Aunt.
They went out the door.
“Sisters, gather at the usual spot in the plaza.”
“Don’t be afraid, my son wrote the song, it’s our own copyright!”
“Come quickly, come quickly.”
Listening to his mother’s happy and proud voice from behind, Su Yu felt an immense sense of satisfaction.