Chapter Sixty-Six: Young Lady, Do You Wish to Become a Star?

In the Lezheng Group’s recording studio, Luo Tianyi, with a hint of nervousness, glanced at the professional equipment surrounding her. She looked up at Luo Chen, who was giving her an encouraging smile, then began to sing softly...

“The end of the Eastern Han, smoke of war unceasing.
Corrupt eunuchs in chaos, court and country in peril,
Ah Man holds the emperor hostage, commands the lords.
Seated in the east of the river, his ambition spans the realm.
Heir to his ancestors, carrying the legacy of father and brother,
Crowned as Lord of Wu and Yue, a myriad helmets at his command.
Though the world shifts through many seasons,
He holds the southeast, faces the heartland,
With a navy that locks the Yangtze, resisting Cao and Liu.
Standing firm at Red Cliff, heroic winds unfurl.
Taking Jing and Chu, pacifying the mountains and the south,
Driving forth with armored steeds, destroying all foes.
...”

A pure, ethereal voice rang out from the studio. Though Luo Tianyi had been a little tense under everyone’s gaze, she was soon completely immersed in the world of music.

Luo Chen had considered many songs that would suit Luo Tianyi, but after careful thought, he chose “Sovereignty Over the World.” In his previous life, this was one of Luo Tianyi’s most famous songs, garnering over three million views on a certain website and countless rave reviews; Luo Chen himself had listened to it dozens of times. Having Luo Tianyi herself sing it was absolutely perfect.

“Have you not seen, the army at Red Cliff,
Wildfire raging, chains of iron interlocked.
Nor witnessed, the defense against the northern foe,
Alliance with West Shu, fierce battles on the Yangtze.
Fulfilling the will of the departed, leading the east of the river,
Standing proud in the southeast of the land.
Giving all strength, shedding heroic blood,
Achieving greatness, sword raised to the heavens.

Within the command tent, wisdom of Gongjin,
Schemes of Zhang Zhao, strategies flowing.
On the battlefield, the valor of Taishi,
The might of Gan Ning, one riding against ten thousand.
...”

Luo Chen had thought that this song, brimming with heroic spirit and recounting the feats of Sun Wu in the Three Kingdoms era, might not suit Luo Tianyi—after all, his impression of his sister was that she lacked such boldness. Yet unexpectedly, she sang it to perfection. Usually so dainty and adorable, Luo Tianyi exuded an unspoken valor while singing, and this contrast stirred Luo Chen, who was so used to his delicate little sister.

As the music continued, not only Luo Chen and the others, but even some idle staff members gathered around. Listening to a young girl sing such a powerful song was irresistibly charming.

Even Lezheng Ling, who had harbored some doubts, had to admit Luo Chen’s talent. The girl’s beautiful eyes swept over Luo Chen, and with this level of quality, no wonder he was so confident.

As everyone was engrossed in the new song, the middle-aged man, Lezheng Hua, arrived after receiving word. After listening to the original song, he felt a stir in his heart and turned to Lezheng Ling.

“Ling, is this the talented newcomer you found? Truly impressive—there’s nothing to criticize about her looks or her voice. Ancient-style songs are really popular these days. Are you planning to recommend her to Xingyu Entertainment? Or why not leave her to your uncle?”

Lezheng Hua hurried over to his niece, joking as he spoke.

“How could that be? Even though we cooperate with Xingyu Entertainment, there’s no need to go out of our way to find new talent for them. Don’t even think about it—they would never agree to let her debut,” Lezheng Ling replied.

She was well aware of the chaos in the entertainment industry and would hardly push this girl into the fire.

“I’ll just ask, no harm in that,” Lezheng Hua said with a smile. “Don’t all little girls dream of being stars, adored by everyone someday? It’s rare to find such a good seedling—if you don’t try, how will you know?”

With her looks and voice, a bit of packaging and publicity would make her a sensation across the country.

“Hello, young lady. Would you be interested in becoming a star?” After Luo Tianyi finished recording, Lezheng Hua got up and approached her with a warm smile.

“A star?” Luo Tianyi, who had just finished singing and hadn’t yet had the chance to seek praise from her brother, was stopped by Lezheng Hua. She thought for a moment, tilted her head, and looked at Luo Chen, who hurried over.

“Sorry, my sister has no intention of becoming a star,” Luo Chen said, pulling Luo Tianyi behind him. He was deeply wary of the current entertainment companies—if Luo Tianyi were to become a star, it would only be when he had founded his own company.

He couldn’t trust others; he’d heard enough about the dark side of the industry.

“Won’t you reconsider? I’m not a scammer—I’m with the Lezheng Group...” Lezheng Hua was just about to extol the benefits of stardom, hoping the girl might be persuaded.

“Uncle Hua...” Before he could finish, Lezheng Ling shot a fierce glare at the old man plotting over her friend.

“Yes, yes... my professional instincts got the better of me.” Facing the girl’s anger, Lezheng Hua could only smile wryly, round up the slacking employees, and leave.

Sigh... Who would have thought even his own family wouldn’t trust him anymore.

“Sorry, Luo Chen, Tianyi. Uncle Hua is always like that, though he really means well,” Lezheng Ling apologized, not wanting to be implicated. It was obvious how much Luo Chen cared about Luo Tianyi—he was not the type to hand his sister over to someone else for money.

It was no big deal; Luo Chen had always known his sister’s beauty and charm—being noticed by industry veterans was only natural.

Besides, Lezheng Ling had just stood up for Luo Tianyi. How could Luo Chen not notice?

But all this was just a minor episode. After the recording, Luo Chen and his group headed home to work on the music video.

Since it was a music video, it couldn’t just be a song—it needed a background illustration. Luo Chen had always loved the ancient-style backgrounds in songs from his previous life, and naturally wanted to recreate them.

In her room, Luo Tianyi was idly doodling on paper. Seeing his sister’s adorably clumsy style, Luo Chen snatched the pen from her hand. Even with editing software, there was no saving this.

Truly, professional tasks should be left to professionals. Wasn’t Dai Xinhua perfect for this style? She could do the illustrations.

“Xinhua, I’ll leave it to you,” Luo Chen said, ignoring his sister’s disgruntled look as he handed the pen to Dai Xinhua.

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