Chapter 74: The Second Theme Song
The two of them arrived on time the next day.
In front of Pu Tong’s residential area, Jiang Yun parked the car by the roadside.
“Sorry to trouble you again.”
Pu Tong was being picked up once more.
Although he felt a little embarrassed, his body had already become quite used to it, and he naturally got into the car.
“Actually, I should be the one saying sorry…”
Jiang Yun sighed.
“Wanwan already told me. This time, I really have to trouble you.”
As both Yu Wanwan’s manager and assistant, Jiang Yun had watched this whole incident unfold.
She also felt terrible about it.
No matter how others saw her own artist, she was still someone unique and irreplaceable.
How could she allow others to casually point fingers at her?
Jiang Yun had even considered using their resources to suppress the trending topics comparing Yu Wanwan and Mu Nan.
But Yu Wanwan stopped her.
Yu Wanwan’s exact words were:
“After being beaten, you have to stand properly and accept it.”
Even though it hurt, she never thought about escaping.
Watching her own girl fall into a slump but being unable to do anything about it made Jiang Yun extremely troubleshooting.
She had even prepared to contact the public relations team to draft a response.
However, she learned about Pu Tong’s idea from Yu Wanwan.
Jiang Yun did not know whether this plan would succeed.
But at least, she saw the light return to Yu Wanwan’s eyes.
When Pu Tong got into the car, he noticed Yu Wanwan curled up in the corner of the back seat.
She looked incredibly small…
“When did you sleep last night?”
The moment Pu Tong got in, the girl asked:
“You didn’t stay up all night writing a song, did you?”
After all, he only asked her about the requirements so late.
She assumed he could only have created it by staying up all night.
“I slept pretty early?”
Pu Tong scratched his head.
“Huh?”
Even though Yu Wanwan trusted Pu Tong greatly, she could not help but feel doubtful.
What kind of thing could he possibly create in such a short amount of time?
It was simply too unbelievable.
Since it was the weekend, the roads were not very crowded.
Before long, the three of them arrived at the familiar “old place” where they composed songs.
“You two go do your work. I’ll rest outside for a while.”
Jiang Yun had no intention of secretly watching this time.
After all, the situation really was urgent.
The two walked into the familiar recording studio.
For some reason, it felt almost unreal…
Who would have thought that in just one week, they would come here twice?
“I already wrote the lyrics. You just need to fill in the musical notation later.”
Pu Tong took out a piece of paper with the lyrics written on it and handed it to Yu Wanwan.
“The Ring of Years?”
She accepted the lyrics and froze slightly when she saw the title.
“I’ll sing it once first. Listen and find the feeling.”
Pu Tong cleared his throat, placed his phone beside him, turned on the recording function, and then picked up the guitar.
He began playing the intro.
Yu Wanwan followed his voice and read the lyrics line by line.
“A circle outlines a fingerprint,
Leaving its mark upon my lips.
The bitter traces of a kiss from memory,
Are like tree roots.
The flourishing growth after spring passes into autumn,
Yet it covers the sunset.
In the cold night, only I remain alone,
Waiting for the morning.”
The gentle and delicate melody was extremely catchy.
Compared with the previous song, it was completely different in style.
Yu Wanwan listened quietly.
Apart from surprise, what remained in her heart was fear.
She was surprised that Pu Tong could create such a song in such a short time.
But she was afraid that she would not be able to sing it well.
“The most poisonous hatred in this world,
Is having fate but not destiny.
Sadly, you have never felt sorry for,
My foolishness.
The youth where weeds grow wildly,
Still passed peacefully.
The one replacing you and accompanying me,
Is the ring of years.”
“The most poisonous hatred in this world is having fate but not destiny…”
“Sadly, you have never felt sorry for my foolishness…”
These lines felt almost exactly like herself.
Liking someone was something that could never truly be hidden.
She desperately tried to conceal and suppress her feelings.
She never wanted to disturb the other person even slightly.
Yu Wanwan secretly glanced at Pu Tong’s serious expression as he played the guitar.
She found herself unable to look away.
“Counting each circle of the years,
I carefully,
Seal away all my feelings.
The countless layers are my pride.
Changing every separation again and again,
I admit,
I once imagined eternity.
Sadly, no one ever accompanied me to act out this script.”
Only at this point did Yu Wanwan understand the tragedy hidden within the song.
In the drama, the relationship between the male and female leads gradually became more painful.
In the end, it also moved toward a tragic conclusion.
The ending of Jade Journey was that the male lead died completely, leaving the female lead alive alone.
This song perfectly matched the female lead’s final loneliness and longing.
It was a sad love song.
The meaning behind the lyrics was:
The years continued increasing, and longing grew stronger day by day.
But the two people were destined to have no future together.
Only one person continued living painfully, accompanied by the endless passage of time.
Unlike Eternal, which focused on the shocking struggle between righteousness, evil, love, and hatred…
The Ring of Years portrayed emotions in a more delicate and sorrowful way.
Through its soft singing, it drew the final curtain on the entire tragedy.
She really liked this song.
“How many times did you read the original novel…”
Yu Wanwan had read this novel before.
That was why she could understand the sorrow of the female lead’s unrequited love hidden inside the song.
“To be honest, I haven’t read the original novel. Do you believe me?”
Pu Tong honestly said he was not lying.
In this world, he truly had not read even a single word of the novel.
“Didn’t read it?”
Yu Wanwan rolled her eyes.
“Just like how you said you couldn’t play guitar?”
“Just like how you said you had exhausted your talent?”
She clearly did not believe him.
To find two different perspectives from the same story and create two completely different but equally excellent songs…
He probably had to read the book until the pages were worn out.
Pu Tong was too lazy to explain.
He directly urged her to start composing.
Because they already had experience working together last time, the two proceeded smoothly.
One line after another.
The process of arranging the music was extremely fast.
When Yu Wanwan finished writing the final note, the composition of The Ring of Years was finally complete.
“Time is still early. Practice the song first. This afternoon, I’ll take you to meet the producer…”
This time, Pu Tong planned to personally choose the singer.
A singer like Yu Wanwan, who already had popularity and decent ability, had no reason for the production team to reject her.
“What if I can’t sing it well? Wouldn’t that waste such a good song?”
Yu Wanwan smiled bitterly.
“If you can’t even sing this song well, I’ll laugh at you for the rest of my life!”
I gave you the opportunity.
You better make good use of it!
Yu Wanwan glared at him angrily and began studying the song.
“If you feel embarrassed practicing, should I leave?”
“What’s embarrassing about singing? I’m a professional.”
Yu Wanwan stabilized her mindset and began practicing the song right there.
Pu Tong listened from the side.
He felt extremely satisfied.
Yu Wanwan’s singing ability was actually quite good.
And the girl’s emotions described in this song matched her style very well.
The entire song felt like it was telling the feelings of a young girl.
It seemed simple on the surface, but underneath was a deep and lasting emotion.
Soft, lingering, and full of longing.
Only when enough time had passed did Pu Tong interrupt her.
“Honestly, it’s already very good.”
The current Yu Wanwan really needed praise.
So he did not hold back.
“I expected you to sing well, but I didn’t expect you to sing this well!”
Yu Wanwan smiled with her eyes.
She did not interrupt him.
It was almost like she wanted him to continue praising her.
“Let’s go. We still have important things to do this afternoon.”
After meeting Jiang Yun, who was waiting outside, the three of them drove to the entrance of Qizheng Film Company.
Jade Journey had already finished filming.
The entire production team had completed the project.
So if they wanted to meet the producer now, they could only go to the company responsible for producing the drama.
Xue Shen had already been waiting downstairs for a long time.
He personally came out to welcome them.
This alone showed how seriously he treated this matter.
“You two…”
When he saw Pu Tong and Yu Wanwan arriving together, he became confused.
Could the rumors about these two really be…
“I personally selected the singer.”
“Hmm?”
Xue Shen frowned.
The song had not even been presented yet, but the singer had already been decided?
Was this young man really that confident?
Of course, if Yu Wanwan truly sang their drama’s theme song, it would only bring benefits.
As long as the price was reasonable, they would definitely accept it.
Xue Shen did not waste time.
He brought them into their company’s private recording studio.
“Come on. Show me?”
He was still very curious.
What kind of music could make this kid so confident?
Actually, when he saw Yu Wanwan and her manager arriving, he had already believed in the value of this song.
Now he simply wanted to hear it.
“Listen.”
Pu Tong played the recording from his guitar performance that morning.
“If you’re satisfied, then we’ll consider the deal settled.”
After the recording finished, the room fell into a strange silence.
“How many times did you read the original novel?”
Xue Shen really could not understand.
How could someone write two songs with completely different styles for the same story?
And the key point was…
Both songs were so good.
That was what made it unbelievable.
“I won’t hide it from you. I read the original novel 34 times. The pages were almost worn out…”
“No wonder!”
No wonder my foot.
I haven’t even read the book.
Pu Tong looked at the time and revealed a satisfied smile.
“Since there’s still time, why don’t you start recording the song now?”
“It will become the second theme song of your TV drama.”
(End of Chapter)
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