CIATB Chapter 406 I don't think it's that simple!
Chapter 406 I don't think it's that simple!
Chapter 406 I don't think it's that simple!
The car was warm and cozy, a stark contrast to the freezing cold outside.
Yu Huan deftly pushed open the car door, and instantly, a biting cold wind rushed in.
The intense contrast between hot and cold made him involuntarily shiver the moment he touched the car door.
He quickly tightened his collar, and without thinking, went around to the passenger side and opened the car door for Lin Yourong with great gentlemanly manners.
As the car door opened, a blast of cold wind, mixed with chilly rain and mist, rushed into the car.
Lin Yourong, who was adjusting her hat brim in front of the sun visor mirror, was suddenly chilled and couldn't help but shrink her long, slender, white neck.
Without delay, she quickly stepped out of the car.
Upon seeing this, Yu Huan immediately reached out and firmly supported her arm.
His eyes were full of concern as he said gently, "Be careful. You're wearing boots, and the ground might be a little slippery. Don't fall."
"Hmm~" Lin Yourong nodded slightly in response.
After she stopped, she gently patted her slightly disheveled clothes and followed Yu Huan's steps, walking side by side toward the door.
The sound of their footsteps rose and fell, echoing in the stillness.
As they arrived at the gate, the automatic door slowly opened.
A warm feeling instantly washed over me, and stepping into it felt like stepping from a cold winter day into a warm spring.
The receptionist's face lit up with a bright smile the moment she saw the familiar fisherman's hat.
Her voice was full of energy as she greeted everyone warmly, "Good afternoon, Teacher Lin!"
"Hello," Lin Yourong replied with a slight nod.
The next moment, the receptionist's gaze involuntarily fell on Yu Huan.
His meticulously combed slicked-back hair made his handsome features even more striking.
His confident stride and poised demeanor exuded an air of superior style and self-assurance, radiating an imposing presence.
Yu Huan's gaze swept across the lobby for a moment, and her eyes met those of the staff member. She immediately smiled and nodded politely to her.
The receptionist was a little stunned. She quickly gave a formulaic smile, but a hint of doubt crept into her eyes.
Countless thoughts rushed into my mind in an instant—
Who is this man who came with Lin Su?
Why is he still wearing a mask and not showing his face? Could he be some kind of celebrity?
They both seem to have strong presences, but judging from how close they are, they must have a very intimate relationship.
Could he be Lin Su's boyfriend?
But I've never heard of Lin Su having a boyfriend!
Could it be a secret boyfriend?
Lin Su has been recording songs these past few days, and her manager and assistant have been inseparable from her. Why is it like this time…?
The receptionist's gaze was full of inquiry, closely following the tall figure, shifting back and forth between him and Lin Su.
Her curiosity, like ripples stirred by the wind, spread outwards in concentric circles, keeping her thoughts racing for a long time.
She only came to her senses when they walked up the stairs together and disappeared from her sight around the corner.
However, her gaze remained fixed on the corner.
She secretly resolved to find out the identity of this mysterious man...
Meanwhile, Yu Huan and Lin Yourong had already gone up to the second floor.
The long corridor was softly lit, and the walls on both sides were decorated with album posters and artistic photos of musicians. The colorful images, illuminated by the lights, exuded a unique artistic charm.
Amidst the silence, the footsteps sounded exceptionally clear, and Yu Huan's cheerful voice rang out: "The environment here is quite nice."
Lin Yourong walked lightly ahead and spoke softly, "Yes, Muse Music is very famous in the industry—"
“I do know that.” Yu Huan nodded. “I know a little about it. Their main business is producing music for programs.”
“That’s right,” Lin Yourong replied softly.
Suddenly, she stopped and turned around to face a door, saying softly, "The agreed time is 2 p.m. Hu Jiyan should still be in his office. Let's sit in the recording studio for a while."
"Okay," Yu Huan replied.
Lin Yourong waited until Yu Huan walked to her side before taking the doorknob and gently pushing the door open.
However, contrary to her expectations, the recording studio was not empty...
Yu Huan looked up and saw the profile of a man with medium-length hair sitting in front of the control panel.
The man had a small mustache, which curled slightly, adding to his mature and artistic air. His bald forehead gleamed slightly under the light, revealing a very worrying hairline; his forehead was high and quite bald.
He was wearing headphones and intently watching the audio track on the screen. Perhaps noticing the door being pushed open, he slowly turned his head to take a look.
His gaze swept past Lin Yourong, who was covering her face, and looked at Yu Huan behind her.
The moment their eyes met, the man paused slightly, looking at Yu Huan's handsome features, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, as if trying to identify who the newcomer was.
Although he had no clue what to do, he immediately put on a polite smile, quickly took off his headphones, and stood up.
"Lin Su, good afternoon! Why are you here so early today? It's only 1:30." Hu Jiyan glanced at the wall clock.
Lin Yourong nodded slightly and greeted him: "Director Hu, it seems you're quite relaxed today. You've arrived at the recording studio early, before the scheduled time."
Hu Jiyan smiled and said, "It's the weekend, so there's less to do. Also, the vocal part of 'Red Clown' can be finished today. I'm having dinner with Mr. Y tonight, so I came early to prepare and try to finish it as soon as possible."
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His gaze fell on Yu Huan again, and he asked with a look of doubt in his eyes, "And who is this—?"
Upon seeing this situation, Lin Yourong knew that Sister Ru had not explained things clearly to Hu Jiyan beforehand.
A smile played on her lips beneath her mask. She turned slightly to the side, raised her hand to pat Yu Huan's arm, and introduced, "Director Hu, this is Mr. Y."
Upon hearing this, Hu Jiyan was immediately stunned.
Not only was Lin Su's intimate behavior towards this man surprising him, but the answer was also truly unexpected.
He had initially thought that this tall, handsome man was one of Lin Su's celebrity friends in the entertainment industry!
After all, the person's tall and imposing figure made a strong visual impact as soon as they entered the room.
Hu Jiyan felt that if he stood on tiptoe slightly, his head could touch the door frame.
That height must be close to 1.9 meters, right?
With such outstanding height and charisma, it's hard not to think of celebrities in the entertainment industry. However, since it's Mr. Y, it makes sense.
Wang Jingru and Lin Su had long suspected that Lin Su and Mr. Y were in a romantic relationship, and when he often joked about it, neither of them would deny it outright...
No wonder Lin Su and this man looked so close.
Hu Jiyan's mind raced, and he hurriedly stepped forward.
With a genuine smile on his face, he said warmly, "Mr. Y, welcome to Muse Music!"
Yu Huan politely extended his hand and said calmly, "Director Hu, hello, I've heard so much about you."
Hu Jiyan grasped Yu Huan's hand tightly, his face beaming with smiles, his tone full of admiration: "Welcome, welcome! I should be the one who has long admired your name! Meeting you today, Mr. Y, you are not only exceptionally talented, but also handsome and talented!"
Yu Huan calmly withdrew her hand from his, secretly thinking that this guy's enthusiasm was really a bit too much.
He smiled and replied, "Director Hu, you flatter me. I'm just an ordinary person. I'm here to learn from Lin Su. I'm honored to be here at Muse Music today, mainly to learn more."
This polite attitude, without the slightest arrogance, made Hu Jiyan nod repeatedly in approval.
Such a humble and easy-going young man is truly rare in today's fast-paced society.
Especially when they first enter the workforce, at this age, as long as they achieve a little success, 99% of them become arrogant and conceited.
"What does Mr. Y do? I heard from Wang Jingru that you work at some public institution—" Hu Jiyan paused, glanced at the door that had closed automatically and hadn't been opened again, and asked with some surprise, "Didn't Wang Jingru come today?"
"Sister Ru has something to do this afternoon, she'll come over later," Lin Yourong replied.
Hu Jiyan nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Yu Huan and said half-jokingly, "I'm very curious, what kind of job can cultivate such a good temperament in Mr. Y?"
Yu Huan smiled modestly and replied succinctly, "Director Hu is too kind. I work at a newspaper."
A knowing glint flashed in Hu Jiyan's eyes, and he said with some suspicion, "I see. So you must be a reporter who does interviews, right?"
Yu Huan thought that since he had already said all that, and he was not a celebrity, it might be a bit impolite for the other person to talk to him while wearing a mask on their first meeting.
He then naturally raised his hand to remove his mask, revealing his deep and defined features, and said, "I work in the new media department, mainly responsible for operating the newspaper's social media accounts."
Upon seeing Yu Huan's face, Hu Jiyan suddenly slapped his own smooth forehead.
A flash of inspiration struck him, as if he had remembered something.
A thoughtful glint appeared in his eyes as he muttered to himself, "You are—you are that—who was it again—let me think—"
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He turned left and right, paced a couple of steps, and then his eyes suddenly lit up: "Oh! I remember now, you're that 'Boss Brother' who was all the rage online before! Yes, Boss Brother!"
Looking at the surprised expression on Hu Jiyan's face, Yu Huan felt as if she had discovered some incredible secret.
He couldn't help but smile and say, "What 'leader brother'? That's just something made up by bored people. I don't believe it myself."
Lin Yourong heard these familiar words...
She couldn't help but shift her feet slightly and secretly pinch his buttocks from behind.
Yu Huan tightly pursed her lips, afraid that she would burst out laughing.
Upon hearing this, Hu Jiyan's curious and inquisitive gaze fell on Yu Huan's face.
His already warm smile deepened: "You're too modest. I don't know whether to call you Mr. Y or Boss Brother now."
This person's article was even quoted by CCTV's evening news program.
No wonder his lyrics are so profound, and his composition skills are just as good. He is truly talented and his talent is amazing.
"Director Hu, my surname is Yu, and my given name is Huan. You can just call me Xiao Yu."
Yu Huan had just finished speaking.
Hu Jiyan immediately followed up, saying, "In terms of age, I should be a full twelve years older than you. If you don't mind, you might as well call me Brother Hu."
"Brother Hu, then I will humbly accept your offer."
In the midst of the joyful atmosphere, Hu Jiyan looked at Lin Yourong with a smile: "Lin Su, you have such good taste. Xiao Yu is so outstanding, the two of you together are truly a match made in heaven."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong lowered her brows slightly, her lips moving as if she were about to speak—
"Brother Hu, don't joke around like that, we're just friends." Yu Huan replied immediately with a slight smile.
Hu Jiyan raised an eyebrow, revealing a knowing expression, and said, "Friends? I don't think it's that simple! The two of you are standing so close together, it doesn't look like ordinary friends at all."
Yu Huan smiled, about to offer a rebuttal.
Lin Yourong reached out and took his arm, saying softly, "Brother Hu, let's not just stand here talking, let's sit down first."
This natural and intimate gesture did not seem strange to Hu Jiyan, but Lin Yourong's address of "Brother Hu" did stir something in his heart and surprised him greatly.
It really does sound like a harmonious couple...
Hu Jiyan smiled meaningfully and hurriedly said, "Look at my memory, how can I let you stand here forever? Come, let's sit down and talk."
As he spoke, Hu Jiyan turned around and walked to the wall, picked up a high stool, and strolled towards the small sofa in the corner.
Yu Huan and Lin Yourong exchanged a glance, both secretly delighted. Seeing the smile in Lin Yourong's eyes, Yu Huan couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Hu Jiyan bowed and put down the stool, then plopped down on it.
He pointed to the sofa and gestured to the two of them, saying, "You two can sit here. Don't be shy."
“Okay, Brother Hu.” Yu Huan responded and walked into the inner room, leading Lin Yourong to sit down.
Although the sofa was small, it was extremely soft and comfortable. Yu Huan's fingers casually brushed across the leather surface, and the delicate full-grain leather had an excellent feel.
He looked at the various audio devices on the control panel and thought to himself that the recording studio was really luxurious. Compared to this, Li Xiaodong's studio was truly inferior.
Hu Jiyan's gaze shifted back and forth between Yu Huan and Lin Yourong. The way the two sat so close together made him smile.
In hindsight, that's what they called a "bump."
Hu Jiyan's thoughts shifted, and he asked with some curiosity, "Lin Su, I noticed that your assistant didn't come today. Is there something special about it?"
Lin Yourong explained, "We don't live together, she should be here at two o'clock."
Hu Jiyan laughed heartily and suddenly said, "Lin Su, I was just listening to your raw vocals. You really surprised me a lot during the recording of 'Red Cliff.' You perfectly captured the feeling of 'though I am of humble status, I dare not forget my country's worries.' From all aspects, I believe this song will definitely be a big hit."
(End of this chapter)