Shao Qingge led Ye Qi out through the backstage VIP passage to a suburban villa.
As soon as they entered, Ye Qi couldn't help but ask curiously, "Aren't you signing with President Chen's company? I think his company is pretty good."
While changing his shoes, Shao Qingge explained in a low voice, "Chen Yu is very cunning. He has extensive connections in the industry, and the stars his company promotes do become famous very easily, but the majority of the money goes to the company; they only get 40%. The copyright of the songs belongs to the company for eight years, meaning that even if you terminate your contract with the company, they can still use your songs to release albums."
Ye Qi didn't know these contract terms, and after hearing Shao Qingge's explanation, she felt it was a bit of a trap. However, most singers wouldn't mind these harsh terms if they could sign with a company that could make them famous.
Shao Qingge added, "Didn't you want to be an original singer? In the future, you'll definitely create a lot of original songs. I don't want your song copyrights to go to a company, leaving you with no rights to manage them."
Ye Qi scratched his head, "But management companies all need to make money. Who would be so kind as to let the singer own the song copyrights? Wouldn't that mean the singer could just run away with the songs at any time?"
Shao Qingge smiled slightly and reached out to touch Ye Qi's hair, "Currently, there really isn't a company with such good conditions." He paused, then calmly said, "So, I've set up an independent studio for you, and we'll decide the contracts ourselves."
Ye Qi: "......"
Hearing Shao Qingge say this so casually, Ye Qi simply couldn't believe that President Shao had actually done so much for him silently! The shock and emotion in his heart instantly brought tears to Ye Qi's eyes, and he threw himself into Shao Qingge's arms.
Shao Qingge gently stroked his head: "Don't worry, although I don't know much about the rules of the entertainment industry, I've hired a very professional manager and public relations team to help you. From now on, you'll be the only signed artist in my studio. You won't have to compete with other artists for resources anymore. You can just focus on writing and singing songs."
Ye Qi nodded vigorously, choking back tears, and said, "Thank you..."
The two hugged for a moment, and Ye Qi suddenly looked up and said, "By the way, I also have a gift I want to give you."
Shao Qingge was very interested: "Oh? You even prepared a gift?"
Ye Qi said seriously, "I told you back then that when I learned to write songs, I would give you my first song. Actually, I finished writing this song while I was at home for the New Year this holiday, and I even recorded a demo myself..."
At this point, Ye Qi's face turned slightly red: "It's not very well written, and I'm embarrassed to show it to others, so my first work is only for you to hear."
Besides Ye Qi, the original author, Shao Qingge will be the only person in the world who can hear this song.
Ye Qi's first song was of extraordinary significance to him...
He actually gave it to Shao Qingge.
Ye Qi blushed and said, "Turn on your computer, I'll play it for you. Since it's my first song, it's probably not very polished yet, so don't laugh at me!" Shao
Qingge's feelings were complicated—how could he laugh at him? He was too touched to even think about it;
this song was the best gift, and he would cherish it dearly.
Shao Qingge's computer was on the bedroom table. Ye Qi went upstairs, turned on the computer, and plugged in the USB drive.
The USB drive contained only one song, titled "Grateful to Meet You," with lyrics, music, and arrangement all done by Ye Qi.
Ye Qi opened the song.
The warm melody began to flow, the accompaniment heavily featuring guitar and simple harmonica notes, sounding somewhat like a campus folk song—simple, pure, yet deeply moving.
Shao Qingge's heart skipped a beat: "You played it yourself?"
Ye Qi said earnestly, "Yes, it's a song for you. I wanted to do everything myself, so I didn't dare make the accompaniment too complicated. I played the guitar, and I played the harmonica myself."
Shao Qingge's heart trembled, and he hugged Ye Qi tightly—meaning that Ye Qi had personally handled not only the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, but also the accompaniment.
Ye Qi was so dedicated!
Crisp and melodious notes filled the room, followed by Ye Qi's clear voice...
Her first song was indeed quite immature, but every line felt like a heartfelt confession to Shao Qingge.
That summer, you appeared before me;
your smiling face in the sunlight warmed the years in an instant;
...
Every time I saw you, my heart was filled with excitement;
later I realized that this was love;
...
The road we walked together was full of bittersweet memories;
yet you stayed by my side, never leaving me;
I think I fell in love with you long ago, treasuring you in my heart;
I am grateful to have met you, you are the most beautiful scenery in my life.
…
It was a very simple song, yet Shao Qingge's eyes welled up with tears.
Looking at the anxious young man in his arms, Shao Qingge gently lifted Ye Qi's chin, looked into his eyes, and whispered, "Ye Qi, thank you for the gift, I really love it..." Shao Qingge kissed Ye Qi's forehead and whispered, "I love you too."
Ye Qi's face flushed slightly. Confessing his love through a song seemed a little shameless. But so what? He truly loved President Shao, and he wanted President Shao to know that the most important place in his heart would always be reserved for Shao Qingge.
When the kiss landed, Ye Qi didn't resist. The song he had written for President Shao was still playing on repeat in his ears. The man's kiss was so gentle that Ye Qi was intoxicated, and soon his head was spinning, and he couldn't tell which way was which.
However, the moment Shao Qingge carried him to the bed, Ye Qi finally realized that something was wrong. Thinking about what he was about to do, Ye Qi's face turned even redder, and he began to struggle slightly.
Shao Qingge stopped, looked at Ye Qi, and whispered in his ear, "I want you, is that okay?"
Ye Qi: "..."
You don't need to ask my opinion!
He won the championship, and he even gave Ye Qi a confession song; if nothing happened, Ye Qi felt the night wouldn't be complete.
Seeing Ye Qi blush and remain silent, Shao Qingge chuckled and gently bit his earlobe. Noticing the boy's trembling body, Shao Qingge gently stroked his back, his voice incredibly tender: "I'll take that as a yes?"
Ye Qi closed his eyes and hummed in agreement.
Kissing rained down on him, and Ye Qi instinctively hugged Shao Qingge's shoulders. The song he sang was still playing on repeat in the room. Ye Qi couldn't help but say, "Turn off the computer first..."
Shao Qingge didn't turn it off; instead, he smiled and said, "No, I want to listen to your song and hold you tight."
Ye Qi: "!!!"
You're making me so embarrassed!
Shao Qingge had endured for three whole years, and now he finally got what he wanted. This usually charming man was practically inhuman in bed.
Ye Qi would never forget that night when Shao Qingge, while listening to the songs he wrote, brutally took him.
Had he dug himself a huge hole?!
His own songs kept echoing in his ears, and then he was completely possessed by Shao Qingge—it was just too... too shameful!
***
The news of Starlight Entertainment terminating its contract with Ye Qi caused quite a stir. There were some negative comments online, saying that Ye Qi had become famous after winning the championship and then turned his back on them, a complete ingrate.
Starlight Entertainment's boss, Chen Yu, actually took the initiative to clarify that the company did not force contestants to sign contracts; it was a personal choice for contestants to sign with. Ye Qi and Starlight Entertainment had no disputes; it was a peaceful termination of the contract.
People were a little confused—why wasn't President Chen angry? Instead, he spoke up for Ye Qi?
A few days later, rumors broke that Ye Qi had signed with a very small studio, so small that the studio only had Ye Qi as its sole artist! Many online critics mocked Ye Qi, believing he had become arrogant after winning the championship, refusing to sign with a reputable company like Starlight Entertainment instead of a completely unknown studio, predicting a dead end for him.
A month later, Ye Qi released his debut single. Surprisingly,
the song was personally produced by the renowned artist Zhao Chen, prompting netizens to exclaim: "Zhao Chen charges a lot, is the company Ye Qi signed with very wealthy?" "It seems this studio, though unknown, is quite rich; they're going to heavily promote Ye Qi!" "Of course, the company only has him as an artist, who else would they promote?"
Netizens suddenly realized: "Ye Qi is very clever; the studio only signed him, so all the resources are his!"
It was initially thought that even singing a song written by Zhao Chen wouldn't make much of a splash, given Zhao Chen's extensive repertoire, not all of which are hits; success depends on who sings them.
However, the new song swept the charts within a week of its release, leaving everyone astonished!
Ye Qi's voice is incredibly captivating, clear and pleasant to the ear. Many passersby changed their opinion of him because of this song, and even many roadside snack shops and restaurants started playing it.
Ye Qi's popularity soared, and he received numerous invitations to variety shows.
However, he remained low-key, refusing all variety show appearances, wanting only to focus on songwriting.
What surprised everyone even more was that, six months later, Ye Qi began releasing original songs. His style was distinctive; his songs always gave people a warm, cheerful feeling, full of energy and positivity. Combined with his energetic image, Ye Qi's popularity in just six months rivaled that of top-tier singers.
There were many who criticized him online, but also many who loved him.
Ye Qi didn't mind the online trolls; every negative comment was dealt with by the professional PR team hired by Shao Qingge within a day. As Shao Qingge said, he only needed to focus on writing and singing songs.
In this environment, Ye Qi's creative inspiration reached its peak, and his songs improved steadily.
However, Shao Qingge kept his relationship with Ye Qi a secret. Every time they met, Shao Qingge would send a driver to pick Ye Qi up and avoid paparazzi. He feared that if their relationship were made public, all of Ye Qi's efforts would be seen as "he's being kept by a sugar daddy" and "he only got all this by sleeping with CEO Shao."
This would be a huge blow to Ye Qi.
Shao Qingge and Ye Qi's status was indeed special, and people viewed their relationship with prejudice; few believed it was true love. Ye Qi knew how much Shao Qingge valued him, so he agreed to their secret relationship.
Ultimately, their feelings were their own business; as long as they were happy together, that was enough.
Shao Qingge was incredibly attentive to Ye Qi, and Ye Qi relied heavily on him. Whenever he didn't have work commitments, he would go to Shao Qingge's villa to keep him company, even personally cooking and preparing meals for him, acting like a devoted "housekeeper."
He recalled his youthful naiveté when he had promised Shao Qingge, "When I grow up, Mr. Shao, if you need anything from me, just let me know, and I'll do my best!"
Now, when Shao Qingge needed him, he indeed readily stood by Mr. Shao's side. He
even warmed Mr. Shao's bed every day.
Shao Qingge was especially gentle in bed, and Ye Qi enjoyed it immensely. Every time they were together, they would shamelessly explore things unsuitable for children, and Shao Qingge would even jokingly urge Ye Qi to call him "husband."
Ye Qi had called him "daddy" in the card world, during a secret room where they had played the roles of foster father and son.
Now…
he was going all out!
After all, he had already called him "daddy," so "husband" wasn't so hard to say, was it?
Their shameless married life officially began in this cozy villa.
[Shao Ye Chapter Completed]