Chapter 55: Don’t Mess With Me

Chapter 55: Don’t Mess With Me

Chen Feng wanted to explain, but it felt too deliberate.

He couldn’t bring himself to speak.

He vaguely felt there was a problem with emphasizing his normal sexual orientation to a woman.

Especially since this woman was no ordinary person, but a super star with millions of fans and immense popularity.

Just then, other people gathered around again, leaving Chen Feng no more time to let his thoughts wander.

This time, there were no familiar faces around Chen Feng, only these unfamiliar semi-familiar contestants.

Their purpose was simple: they wanted to buy songs, and they were very eager.

Exchanging contact information was just to leave an opportunity for further discussion later, but it was best to create a stronger intention right on the spot.

Chen Feng intended to sell songs anyway, so he welcomed everyone and was enthusiastic with all.

He still had six songs in his pocket.

The three songs for female singers were already reserved in advance for Chen Li and couldn’t be offered to others. He could only dodge the issue, saying things like he would definitely tailor a song for them later.

But the three male songs he “borrowed” from Liang Yuan still hadn’t found a home; he was still looking for suitable buyers.

Before today, Chen Feng’s thought was that as long as someone was willing to make an offer and the price was roughly acceptable, he would sell to anyone, no matter who.

He didn’t care how these second-tier songs would eventually be sung; he just wanted the money safely in his pocket.

But in the less than an hour at Lu Wei’s birthday party, Chen Feng experienced a very fresh term.

Blink-and-you-miss-it peak.

At an extremely fast speed, he went from a fresh newcomer creator with only one representative work to the most sought-after creator of the moment.

This indeed happened only within the small courtyard of Caiwei Cottage, but in today’s highly developed internet age, this news would surely grow legs and quickly spread across the country.

Countless producers, studios, agencies, and singers would learn of the existence of this supernova creator.

The world would have a clearer and more definite understanding of his “talent.”

So, now Chen Feng began to pick his buyers.

He continuously tested the vocal tones and styles of the many male singers who came to negotiate. He also noted down the representative works of singers behind some agents, planning to listen to them later before making a decision.

Even if they were just Liang Yuan’s songs, he wanted to sell them for a better price and to better buyers.

Otherwise, if someone sang them poorly and flopped, it would damage his own reputation.

“Teacher Chen is really popular.”

By the second-floor window in the inner courtyard, Chen Li was watching the particularly lively pavilion in the courtyard with a jealous look. That was exactly where Chen Feng was interacting with everyone.

Chen Li began to worry whether she could get her songs on time.

After all, before this, her attempt to buy songs from Chen Feng had already been intercepted by Zhong Lei once.

Among that crowd now, there were two young and beautiful newbie girls eagerly cozying up to Chen Feng, even occasionally and subtly leaning against him.

This was something Chen Li admitted she really couldn’t bring herself to do.

Lu Wei, who was casually unwrapping gifts beside her, comforted her, “You can rest absolutely assured. Although I haven’t known him for long, I think he’s not a person who goes back on his word. Since he promised, there’s nothing to worry about.”

“Look, look… look at that person! Oh my gosh! Newbies these days really have no shame! Her chest is almost sandwiching Teacher Chen’s hand! Maybe we should quickly invite him upstairs to sign the contract!”

Chen Li angrily pointed downstairs.

Lu Wei glanced up and laughed behind her hand. “Look, isn’t he dodging?”

“Huh, he really is!”

“Observe more carefully. The people he actively talks to are all men. Male singers, male producers.”

“Isn’t he also talking to Sister Ouyang?”

“Think again. Whose agent is Sister Ouyang?”

“Tough guy singer Long Yiyang! Oh right!”

“See the pattern?”

“I do. If they’re not acquaintances, he seems to only want to write songs for male singers. Strange, why is that? Isn’t he very good at creating from a female perspective?”

Lu Wei smiled deeply. “Because…”

After a long while, Chen Li acted as if she suddenly understood. “So that’s how it! These shameless little girls trying to seduce him used the wrong trick.”

“Right!”

If Chen Feng, who was downstairs working hard to pick buyers for Liang Yuan’s three songs, knew these two upstairs were thinking of him like this, he would probably choose to strangle them first, then end himself to escape legal punishment.

“Huh, what’s this CD?” Lu Wei, who was unwrapping gifts, suddenly picked up a CD with only a simple plastic case from the table with a puzzled face and asked.

Putting aside the weight of the contents inside, everyone else’s gift packaging had a birthday feel. Only this disc stood out as quite independent.

“Was it taken by mistake? It doesn’t even have a name written on it. Who gave it?” Chen Li took the disc from Lu Wei’s hand and looked carefully. “There’s no image printed on the disc either. No idea what it is. Maybe throw it away?”

“Wait, let me ask the greeter who sent it. There should be a record over there.”

After making the call, Lu Wei quickly took the disc back from Chen Li and carefully put it back in the case. “Found out. It’s from Zhong Lei. Said it’s a new song she just recorded, not yet finalized.”

“I see. A private collector’s edition. That’s a very precious gift.”

“Right, I really want to listen.” Lu Wei smiled lightly, looking the disc up and down, her eyes hazy and curious.

“She’s right downstairs chatting with Jiaqi. Let’s go ask if she can play it here? Since she’s so sincere, you should treat her sincerity more seriously too.”

“Okay.”

The two went downstairs together and found Zhong Lei, who was chatting with He Jiaqi about the singing experience of “Night Has Grown Deep” and felt like they had met too late.

In music, Zhong Lei was a very proud person, but she wasn’t deliberately aloof.

She still appreciated and respected those who also had talent.

In the future, she would be very strong, strong enough to surpass her era. But right now, what she was truly good at was bursts of inspiration, relying purely on natural talent. Worse, her inspirations often died before birth because of the existence of a certain unnamed copycat guy.

In terms of professional skill, Zhong Lei was still in a period of rapidly absorbing and improving, not yet at her peak.

Exchanging with a real, capable, steadily built-up powerhouse like He Jiaqi was a great help to her.

“Ah, I personally have no objection. But this is your birthday party after all. Sister Jiaqi just sang a new song. Isn’t it a bit inappropriate for me to do this too?”

Hearing Lu Wei’s idea, Zhong Lei was hesitant at first.

She wasn’t someone who loved the limelight much.

Lu Wei: “It’s fine. But releasing a new song is a serious matter. If you feel you’re not ready yet, you don’t have to force it. I just thought it’s a fitting occasion.”

Chen Li, itching with curiosity beside them, said, “Have the songs on this CD been registered for copyright protection? If not, it’s quite inappropriate. But if they are, I think today is a great stage.”

He Jiaqi also egged her on from the side. “Chen Feng has finally managed to stir up the heat. The news must have already spread out. Think about it carefully. Both of us releasing new songs at Weiwei’s birthday party would be a beautiful story in the industry.”

“Alright then. Thank you for the trouble.” Zhong Lei wasn’t as familiar with Lu Wei as with others, and her words still carried some distance and formality.

Lu Wei didn’t mind. She gave the disc to the butler.

At this time, Chen Feng still didn’t know Zhong Lei’s CD was about to be played publicly. He had just barely tentatively chosen two or three candidates in his mind and hid in a corner for some peace and quiet.

“Bro, you’re pretty bold. How dare you offend Zhou A like this? Aren’t you afraid he’ll come after you later?”

Chen Feng looked up at the sound and saw a large shadow approaching his face.

What a round, broad-shouldered huge man!

The other person’s build was too wide, completely blocking the light.

He was startled. Hearing the name Zhou A again, he thought this person was sent by Zhou A to cause trouble.

So he shifted back slightly, his hand instinctively shooting out to grab the other’s throat.

Thanks to the extremely strong individual combat ability he gained from participating in high-intensity military training a thousand years later, this instinctive on-the-spot move was quite experienced.

In the blink of an eye, his claw sank into layer upon layer of fat.

His iron-clamp-like hand successfully grabbed the other’s neck.

The other person exclaimed and stepped back. “Oh my gosh! What are you doing!”

Only when this person retreated farther did Chen Feng see he was wearing party attire.

He also had some impression of this round, plump face.

Earlier, while he was chatting with others, this round face had been peeking from the outer edge of the crowd.

Chen Feng awkwardly rubbed his hand, as if trying to wipe off grease. “Sorry, you mentioned Zhou A would get back at me, so I got overly nervous.”

The fatty rubbed his neck and sat down beside Chen Feng, giving him a thumbs-up.

“Bro, nice moves. Good hand skills, and good skill at shifting blame too. If it weren’t for the extra meat on my neck, you would’ve snapped it right off.”

Chen Feng smiled awkwardly. “That wouldn’t happen. I know my limits.”

“Let me introduce myself first. Ou Junlang.”

As he spoke, the fatty slowly extended his hand again.

Chen Feng shook it briefly. “Chen Feng.”

“I know your name is Chen Feng.”

“Alright, what can I do for you, Mr. Ou? Want to buy a song?”

Ou Junlang nodded his big head enthusiastically. “Yes, yes, yes! Teacher Chen, do I look like a very talented singer?”

Chen Feng made a bitter face, looking the guy up and down.

Who knew how good this person’s nutrition was to get so fat.

This person was about 1.78 meters tall, and his waistline was probably also about 1.78 meters. His round, plump face had almost wave-like folds on both sides, like splashes.

Although Zhong Lei once said a singer’s image wasn’t important, this guy was just too… something.

Seeing Chen Feng rendered speechless by him, Ou Junlang had to take a slight step back and shrugged. “Okay, I admit I don’t look very talented. Then can I be an idol-type singer?”

“Farewell!”

Chen Feng cupped his hands in a salute, stood up, and wanted to leave.

This was insane!

This damn fatty was definitely sent by Zhou A to mess with him!

What painstaking effort, how vicious, what shocking power.

“Huh, Young Master Ou, what are you and Teacher Chen chatting about here?”

Just then, Lu Wei came over.

The staff over there were about to play the CD. Lu Wei thought she should still inform Chen Feng about this, so she came over specifically.

Ou Junlang forced out a smile uglier than crying and pointed at Chen Feng, saying to Lu Wei, “Sister Weiwei! I asked him if I had talent as a singer, and he actually said ‘farewell’ to me! He’s bullying me!”

Lu Wei covered her mouth, laughing uncontrollably.

Chen Feng quickly defended himself. “Nonsense! You clearly said ‘idol-type singer’! I absolutely don’t mean to discriminate against fat people! But brother, you should at least have some self-awareness! If you have business, talk business properly! Don’t mess with me!”