After the matters were settled, the atmosphere in the restaurant was exceptionally harmonious. Originally, Morita Sho intended to reinstate Morita Yumi as the chairman of Nivi Entertainment because she was going to collaborate with Su Yu on an anime theme song. However, Morita Yui, using the film festival as an excuse, delayed this matter for a while, and it was postponed for later consideration.
The anime theme song would still be a collaboration with her older sister, while the film and television aspects would be a collaboration with her younger sister. As already discussed with Lin Zhaoyang, both sisters would depend on Su Yu. More importantly, neither sister had revealed their identity as Jiangnan. Once the contracts were signed, even if Morita Sho knew about the Jiangnan identity, he wouldn't be able to regret it. He also wasn't afraid of Morita Sho going back on his word. Although Morita Sho held significant power in Japan, Su Yu's backing was now considerable. Under the identity of Ting Yu, he had countless fans globally and was supported by the Chinese government. As long as Morita Sho wasn't foolish, he would have to accept the terms once the contracts were signed and sealed. Furthermore, given Morita Sho's discernment, if the film secured first place, Su Yu receiving a spot in an international film festival for free would only be a minor loss. A shrewd individual like him would only seek to appease Su Yu further, hoping for more collaboration opportunities, as this offered greater benefits than falling out. Everyone getting what they desired was the best form of cooperation.
"I have some other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. Yumi, Yui, please entertain Mr. Ting Yu on my behalf." Since the cooperation had been finalized, Morita Sho no longer wished to linger. Instead, he asked his two daughters to continue entertaining Su Yu. His intentions were clear: he approved of Su Yu and also allowed his daughters to get closer to him. After all, Su Yu's commercial value was an irresistible temptation for all entertainment companies. As for Su Yu already having a fiancée, in Morita Sho's view, the number of women a man had was a measure of his capability, and he didn't care about it at all.
The Morita sisters were naturally delighted. After Morita Sho left, they wanted to take Su Yu to the entertainment district, but Su Yu declined. "I have a flight booked for nine in the evening. I'll be returning to China right after signing the contract." It was Lin Yanyu's 22nd birthday after midnight, and a nine o'clock flight would be perfect for returning. Su Yu considered himself a family-oriented good man; if it weren't for business, he would have returned to China immediately after the competition.
"Then let's go to the company to sign the contract first, and then I'll take Mr. Jiangnan to the airport." Morita Yui was reluctant but had no choice. In private, she still preferred to call Su Yu Jiangnan. "I want to go too. The anime theme song contract needs to be signed by me and Mr. Ting Yu," Morita Yumi quickly added. "Please continue to call me Su Yu..." Su Yu said, looking at the two sisters standing beside him, feeling somewhat helpless. Their use of two different names made him feel like he had a split personality. "Alright, Su Yu-kun." "Su Yu-kun..." Then, he heard the two sisters call his name in incredibly soft voices, sending goosebumps all over him!
China. Chongqing City. Eleven-thirty at night. Lin Yanyu hung up the phone with her mother. Her birthday was fast approaching. She had always celebrated her birthdays with her parents in Kyoto since she was little. This year, due to having a program in Chongqing, she hadn't gone back. She was a little afraid of the dark, so all the lights in the living room were on. The television was replaying the latest episode of "King of Music," with Su Yu singing "Under Mount Fuji." She had watched this scene many times since returning, even being able to sing along. However, listening to the song late at night, combined with Su Yu's incredibly expressive singing, brought tears to Lin Yanyu's eyes. "Su Su, when are you coming back..." She glanced out the window. The September night sky was clear, and even in the city, a few scattered stars and a crescent moon were visible. The summer breeze rustled the treetops by the bed, making a swishing sound. Although summer nights were hot and bright, for the dark-averse Lin Yanyu, it made her instinctively shrink her neck. She picked up her phone and looked at the last chat message with Su Yu, which only mentioned that he was going to discuss cooperation with Nivi Entertainment that day, and there was no further update. "He's not coming back and didn't even send a message. Annoying Su Su, I'm not going to talk to you for a whole day when we meet!" she muttered, hugging a pillow for comfort. "He's busy with his career, so I can forgive him. I'll just not talk to him for half a day." After some thought, Lin Yanyu decided that not talking to him for a whole day was too severe a punishment. "Mmm... maybe he's just too busy and didn't send a message. I'll just not talk to him for an hour, and that's that! I'm not changing it!!" Sleepiness made her yawn as it was almost midnight. Without Su Yu by her side, she had no mood to stay up any longer. She grabbed the remote from the coffee table and turned off the TV, then quickly ran to the bedroom to turn on the lights before returning to turn off the living room lights. As she turned off the lights and prepared to sprint to the bedroom, a burst of colorful light suddenly illuminated the sky outside the window! "Ah!" She was startled and trembled, then summoned her courage to approach the window. Outside the villa, in the open space, brilliantly colored fireworks were exploding, arranged meticulously in the shape of a heart. Su Yu was sitting in the center, holding a guitar, looking up at Lin Yanyu on the second floor. The moment Lin Yanyu appeared at the window, he made a heart shape towards her with his hands and then pressed down on the chords, beginning to play a cheerful melody. "After the spring rain, the sun slowly reveals its smile, / Your smile is like a curved rainbow, / In this sky, the clouds are me, / Always surrounding you..." As Su Yu began to sing, Lin Yanyu immediately turned and ran downstairs as fast as she could. Afraid of the dark, she didn't even turn on the living room lights. When she opened the villa door and rushed out, she stood at the entrance, stunned, as she made eye contact with Su Yu. At this moment, it felt as if the entire world no longer mattered, because the person she longed for had returned! Lin Yanyu's eyes were filled with love, and an incredibly sweet smile bloomed in the midsummer night. "The kite on the embankment stretches out freedom, / The gentle breeze blows slowly, bringing happiness and emotion, / I also want to hold you tightly, hold your hand, / Embrace you romantically, and watch the sunset..." The summer night breeze carried the scent of the earth, blowing towards her. Amidst the brilliant fireworks, watching Su Yu play and sing this cheerful love song, all her grievances and dissatisfaction were swept away by the sudden surprise. Tears of emotion began to well up in Lin Yanyu's eyes. She didn't interrupt Su Yu's performance but sat down on the steps at the entrance. She took out her phone, turned on the flashlight, and like his most loyal fan, waved her phone to the rhythm of the music. "When you're afraid of the dark, count your fingers, / Time will pass quickly, / I will take care of you and wait, / I'll be your shoulder to lean on when it rains, / Remember to think of me when you can't sleep, / You'll dream of me in three seconds, / I'll take you for a ride in a balloon, / To see all the smiling stars..." Hearing this, Lin Yanyu could no longer hold back. While waving her right hand, she covered her mouth with her left. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, sparkling with tears of happiness, glistening exceptionally under the glow of the fireworks. "This whole summer, I want to travel the world with you, / The winding mountain roads are like adventures of love, / Your smiling face is my only treat, / I capture this close-up with my eyes..." Su Yu, holding his guitar, stood up and walked towards Lin Yanyu while playing and singing. He had originally planned to set off fireworks, but fearing complaints from neighbors, he abandoned the idea. However, the effect of the fireworks now seemed equally good. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and Su Yu's early trip to Japan, followed by a few extra days due to the cooperation, meant he had been away for a long time. He could no longer resist the urge to hold this girl tightly in his arms. "Finish singing!" Just as he was about to stop and embrace Lin Yanyu, Lin Yanyu urged him on. Su Yu was slightly stunned by this, then nodded with a wry smile. This girl, after setting such a mood, still wanted to hear the song to the end... There was nothing he could do; she was his wife after all. He decided to indulge her. With this thought, he continued to play. "This whole summer melts the entire season, / Day by day, I capture you at the end, / Let me understand that love can be adorned so simply, / Looking at the blue sky outside the window, under this eaves, / My memories are filled with scenes of you..." PS: "Summer" Original Artist: Nic Li, Lyrics: Gu Xiaoli, Music: Jay Chou