Suddenly, Ah Hua took out his phone, swiped across the screen a few times, then looked up and said,
"How about this? I know a recording studio here. You can record a professional demo first."
The more he spoke, the more excited he became, his fingers tapping rapidly against the table in an urgent rhythm.
"Gangzi has a promotional team. Today, we can first create a traditional-style national trend teaser…"
"Sounds good!" Gangzi nodded.
He was also eager to find out just how much impact these two songs could have on the Chinese music industry.
After speaking, Gangzi took out his phone, preparing to make a call.
"Brother Hua, Brother Gang…" Zhang Yichen quickly stopped him. His gaze shifted between Ah Hua and Gangzi, his tone slightly hesitant.
"Actually… I have an idea. I'm not sure if you'd be willing to hear it."
Gangzi put down his phone and looked at Zhang Yichen, curiosity flickering in his eyes.
"What idea?"
Zhang Yichen took a deep breath, as if organizing his thoughts.
"You both know that I've livestreamed on 'Joy' several times before, and the results were very good."
"So… I want to release these two songs first on 'Joy.' As for the warm-up, I want to sing them live tonight. I wonder if Brother Hua and Brother Gang would be willing to visit the livestream."
After saying this, Zhang Yichen looked at the two of them expectantly.
He knew very well that this request was somewhat presumptuous.
After all, given Ah Hua and Gangzi's status, they normally wouldn't participate in such a small "program."
"Livestream?" The two exchanged glances.
"How about this—let us discuss it with our managers first."
Sure enough, neither of them agreed immediately.
However, since they had come today to discuss signing matters, both of their managers were present. Without wasting time, they pulled their managers aside and began discussing in low voices.
Zhang Yichen lightly tapped his fingers on the table, the slow rhythm carrying a hint of uncertainty.
His gaze moved between Ah Hua and Gangzi, anticipation and nervousness faintly flickering in his eyes.
After a moment, the two returned to their seats.
Ah Hua frowned slightly, deep in thought.
"A livestream can indeed spread the song quickly, but it also carries certain risks. After all, livestream environments are unpredictable. A small mistake could affect public reception."
"Brother Hua, Brother Gang," Zhang Yichen said gently but firmly, "I know this suggestion might be abrupt, but I believe the 'Joy' platform can provide a completely new way to present these songs. Through livestreaming, we can interact directly with the audience, allowing more people to feel the power of the songs."
Gangzi leaned back in his chair, arms crossed over his chest, his expression still cold and composed.
"Livestreaming is indeed a good idea, but we're not very familiar with the 'Joy' platform. We need to consider carefully."
Zhang Yichen nodded sincerely.
"I understand your concerns. If you're worried about the livestream effect, we can first record a high-quality segment and release it as a teaser on the platform. Then we'll officially debut the songs through the livestream. This way, we can balance both quality and hype."
Ah Hua's brows relaxed slightly, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.
"That plan sounds workable. It ensures quality while leveraging livestream popularity. What do you think, Gangzi?"
Gangzi pondered for a moment before finally nodding.
"We can try it. But we probably only have time today. Will there be enough time?"
"Yes, absolutely!" Zhang Yichen answered immediately.
"The place we're staying at has a recording studio. If you don't mind, why don't we go take a look together?"
Ah Hua's eyes lit up. He tapped the table lightly, a smile forming at the corner of his lips.
"Sure. Since we're free today, let's go check it out."
He then turned to Gangzi.
"What do you think?"
Gangzi nodded slightly, his voice steady as ever.
"Alright. I also want to hear the arrangement of these two songs."
A relieved smile appeared on Zhang Yichen's face. He stood up and picked up his phone.
"Then let's head out now. It's not far—just a few minutes."
Chen Xiaoxi also stood up, gently smoothing her skirt. A hint of anticipation and nervousness appeared in her eyes.
She looked at Zhang Yichen and asked softly,
"Are we really going to debut on 'joy'? Isn't it a bit rushed?"
She knew her own limitations.
For the opera-style section of Rise, she was still far from perfect.
If she performed rashly, she feared she might ruin the song.
Zhang Yichen turned toward her, his gaze gentle yet firm.
"Don't worry. There won't be any problems. And with Brother Hua and Brother Gang here, what are you afraid of?"
Chen Xiaoxi pressed her lips together and nodded. The uneasiness in her heart gradually eased.
The group walked out of the private room.
Zhang Yichen walked at the front, his steps steady, his tall figure appearing especially confident.
Ah Hua and Gangzi followed behind, chatting quietly. Occasionally, Ah Hua's hearty laughter echoed through the corridor.
When they arrived at studio, Zhang Yichen led them directly to the basement practice room.
Chen Xiaoxi walked beside him. The closer they got, the faster her heartbeat became.
Her gaze swept across Ah Hua and Gangzi before settling on Zhang Yichen's back. The inexplicable nervousness in her chest grew stronger.
"No need to be nervous."
Zhang Yichen seemed to sense her emotions. He slightly turned his head and gave her a reassuring smile.
"When recording later, just treat it like practicing at home. Relax."
"Okay…" Chen Xiaoxi nodded softly, her voice barely audible.
"I will."
Ah Hua noticed their interaction and smiled meaningfully.
"Brother Zhang, you're really considerate. No wonder Miss Chen trusts you so much."
Zhang Yichen chuckled lightly, not responding, though a trace of warmth appeared in his eyes.
When they reached the practice room, Zhang Yichen opened the door and gestured politely.
"This is our practice room. The equipment is fairly complete. Please come in and take a look."
Ah Hua and Gangzi followed his gesture and walked inside.
However, once they entered, both of them frowned slightly.
They discovered that in this spacious practice room…
There wasn't a single instrument.
Gangzi couldn't help asking,
"Where are the instruments? And don't you need a band to record?"
Zhang Yichen glanced around, rubbed his nose awkwardly, and said softly,
"Actually… we don't need instruments to record."
Ah Hua raised an eyebrow, confusion and slight displeasure appearing in his eyes.
"No instruments? Then how are you going to record the song?"
For a moment, he couldn't help but feel…
As if Zhang Yichen had just played a trick on them.