kingnovel Chapter 27 Recognizing a Thief as Father
Chapter 27 Recognizing a Thief as Father
After listening to the entire song, Shan Gui still couldn't find it online. He couldn't even find it using the song recognition app. The melody and lyrics of the song kept echoing in his mind.
Seeing that the mountain spirit hadn't replied for a long time, Bai Li sent a question mark.
Bai Li: ?
The mountain spirit sat up straight, took a deep breath to calm himself down, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes. He hesitated for a moment before asking: Did you write this song?
Bai Li: Yes, I wrote this for you. Can you sing it?
When Shan Gui saw Bai Li's text message, his heart skipped a beat, as if an invisible hand had plucked a heavy string in his heart.
He never expected that Bai Li would actually write songs, especially songs for him.
As Shan Gui looked at these words, his eyes welled up slightly. Having been in this industry for so long, he had seen too much hypocrisy. People came to admire him when he was at his peak, and left when he was at his lowest point. Everyone in the industry knew that Shan Gui's voice was no longer good, and all the praise and flattery he had received had disappeared.
But perhaps it is at this moment that one can see the purest relationship between people. He really couldn't understand why Bai Li would write a song for a washed-up singer like him.
His finger hovered over the phone screen for a long time, unsure how to respond. The words that had been so clear in his mind now seemed shrouded in a fog, becoming blurred and indistinct.
He opened his mouth, but his throat was dry. After a long while, he replied: Why?
Bai Li quickly replied: Didn't we talk before? I'll write the first song for you to sing. And to thank Teacher Shan Gui for his guidance these past few days, are you satisfied with the first assignment I've submitted?
The mountain spirit typed these four words: I like it very much. After sending it, he leaned back in his chair and smiled softly.
I never expected that someone would write a song for him at a time like this.
Bai Li may not realize that this song brings more than just a song to the mountain spirit; it is also recognition and redemption.
[Mountain Spirit's Favorability +20]
[Mountain Spirit's Favorability: 40]
Bai Li received the message from the Mountain Spirit, and at the same time, she also gained the Mountain Spirit's favorability points.
Bai Li blinked in disbelief. She had gained twenty points of favorability in one go. Was she kidding?
Bai Li thought that the Mountain Spirit might increase her favorability, but she didn't expect it to increase by so much.
How much do you like the songs you write?
The mountain spirit's love for the song was reflected in his extraordinary initiative. On that very day, he began learning the song, immersing himself in it and constantly adjusting his pronunciation and emotions.
The process of learning the song went exceptionally smoothly, and Shan Gui gradually realized that the song was indeed written for him by Bai Li, with all the tones falling within his comfort zone.
Shan Gui quickly sent the pure human voice audio track to Bai Li.
Ahhhhh!
Bai Li listened to it with in-ear headphones, and she almost jumped up while listening; she just felt like her ears were going to get pregnant! Who is this subwoofer trying to kill?
Bai Li's eyes gleamed with surprise. Damn, I thought it would be a good match, but I never expected it to be this good.
Every deep note seems to have a magical power. In addition, the mountain spirit's timbre itself has a unique sense of steadiness and vicissitude. Whether it is a sigh, a sob, or a heartfelt confession, it can easily touch the softest part of the listener's heart.
She couldn't wait to message Shan Gui, her fingers rapidly tapping on the phone screen: "Your deep voice is like a nuclear weapon, it's absolutely mesmerizing."
Looking at Bai Li's reply, the mountain spirit smiled smugly and replied, "It's because the song is well-written that it's so easy to sing."
Bai Li sent a smug emoji: "Hmph, of course, look who wrote it. But you sang it so well, it's given me inspiration. There are some parts we can adjust. What do you think about adding my voice here?"
So the two began a lively discussion on their phones. Bai Li sat on the sofa, cross-legged, leaning forward, her fingers constantly gesturing on the screen as she shared her thoughts. Shan Gui, on the other side of the screen, sat in a chair, leaning back, his chin resting on his hand, listening attentively to Bai Li's suggestions, nodding occasionally and offering his own opinions.
Bai Li suggested adding some harmonies to the chorus to make the song more layered.
When it came to producing the song, Shan Gui, with his more experience, immediately grasped Bai Li's meaning and offered the suggestion: "You can record a short chanting in your ear."
After listening to Shan Gui's advice, Bai Li suddenly understood. She jumped up from the sofa and immediately threw herself back into the creative process. This time, with Shan Gui by her side, the two tried various combinations of harmonies.
The mountain spirit's voice was mellow and magnetic, while Bai Li's voice was like a lively elf. They actually managed to create a perfect harmony. Moreover, since the song was originally a love song about a man and a woman, the collaboration between the two made the song's emotions even more complete.
As their creative process deepened, their tacit understanding grew stronger. Shan Gui would grasp a Bai Li's idea before she even proposed it, and Bai Li could accurately understand Shan Gui's unique interpretation of the song during her performance.
They are like pieces of a puzzle from two different musical worlds, perfectly fitting together in this collaboration. From a rhyme in the lyrics to an embellishment in the melody, everything is in sync, making the song more and more complete, so complete that it only needs a title to be released.
Bai Li was incredibly satisfied. She raised her arms high and stretched out a big yawn: "Whoosh! It's finally done!"
When the final piece was completed, the mountain spirit felt a sense of disorientation, as if it were a dream. Even after waking up, he was still deeply moved. Was songwriting really such a simple thing?
No, it's not that songwriting is easy, but that Bai Li makes everything easy. She can always come up with the best solution at crucial moments. That's talent, a gap that no amount of experience or effort can bridge. At this moment, Shan Gui's admiration for Bai Li is beyond words.
A cunning glint flashed in the mountain spirit's eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a tiger tooth in a wicked smile: "Promise me that if anyone asks you where your master is, you must give me my name."
Bai Li blinked in confusion, looking puzzled: "Huh? Why? I didn't become an apprentice."
The mountain spirit thought to himself, who could believe that a complete novice with no foundation could create a song in a single day?
Bai Li is like a rising star with unlimited potential, and this song is definitely not the limit of her potential.
In Shan Gui's view, Bai Li's talent has not yet been fully revealed, just like the brilliant sunrise hidden behind the clouds, possessing enough energy to shock the entire music industry.
He could almost see a rising star, and he thought that being her "master" would be a great honor.
However, he wouldn't easily utter these innermost thoughts.
The mountain spirit, a cunning plan forming in his mind, continued with a half-smile on his face, "In our music world, whoever leads whom in is their master. I've taught you, so how can I not be considered your master?"
Bai Li gave an "oh," her eyes darting around, feeling like something was off... Could there be some hidden meaning in the mountain spirit's words? Why did he suddenly want to be a master again? But she couldn't figure it out for the time being.
Bai Li pursed her lips, twirling a strand of her hair with her fingers, secretly pondering: However, considering that the Mountain Spirit's favorability rating suddenly increased to 40 points, and considering that the Mountain Spirit has been teaching her diligently these past few days, from morning till night, he has indeed fulfilled the duties of a teacher, or rather, a master.
Bai Li deliberately feigned reluctance: "Fine, then I'll reluctantly acknowledge this thief as my father. If there's anything I don't understand in the future, I'll come to you for guidance free of charge, since you're my master."
The mountain spirit grimaced at Bai Li's sharp tongue; she was indeed not easy to fool. But he didn't want to let this opportunity slip by, so he agreed first.
Such a talented disciple is like a shining piece of gold; if you let him go, he'll be snatched up. He quickly gritted his teeth and replied, "No problem, good disciple." He was afraid that Bai Li would change his mind.