CHAPTER 290: CHAPTER 215: SHOWED OFF RIGHT IN SISTER HUA’S FACE

Chu Tian didn’t know that an old fellow had been cornered out of the blue and decided to go all in. At that moment, he was diligently helping Xu Qingqiu practice her singing.

The songs performed at a concert don’t have to be exactly the same as those on the album. In most cases, some adaptations are made. Of course, this adaptation isn’t about changing the song to a completely different style but rather about perfecting the song as much as possible. After all, listening to an album at home and experiencing a live concert with tens of thousands of people are definitely different experiences. For example, an album might only require a simple arrangement of a few instruments, but at a concert, it’s not uncommon to see an entire orchestra. If the venue is large enough, a lack of musical richness can make the performance seem particularly monotonous and dull, thereby affecting its impact.

Furthermore, some songs, in their album versions, might not be suitable for a concert setting. In these situations, slight modifications are necessary, such as adding instrumental effects to create a grander sound or adapting the rhythm to be more lively and vibrant. Therefore, after these adaptations, the singer must re-familiarize themselves with the new arrangement to avoid issues like missing beats. Of course, not all songs need adaptation. Generally, only songs that are suitable, necessary, or favorites of the singer or fans are selected.

This was precisely the job Chu Tian was doing now. Adapting songs for concerts was something he excelled at, having done it frequently in his past life. Besides Chu Tian, Xu Qingqiu also contributed her own ideas and emotional expressions to the adaptations. This clearly wasn’t a task for just one or two people, so the music team that had worked on the previous album also came over.

Among them was Guo Jingtao, a veteran musician who greatly admired Chu Tian. Upon arriving, Guo Jingtao had no intention of seizing control. He completely deferred to Chu Tian, having witnessed his capabilities firsthand.

"I’ve added some synthesizers and an electronic keyboard to this part of the arrangement to make it sound more youthful."

"This style of arrangement, which I call ’cyberpunk,’ is developed from electronic music. Oh, and by electronic music, I mean..."

Chu Tian first shared some of his ideas with Guo Jingtao to facilitate their subsequent refinement. After explaining his ideas, he felt quite relieved and finally had some downtime.

Coincidentally, Xu Qingqiu had just finished a phase of her practice and was resting outside.

"What’s wrong? You look so melancholic."

Seeing Xu Qingqiu standing alone by the window with a cup in hand, gazing out at the scenery with a desolate look, Chu Tian couldn’t help but walk over.

"Chu Tian..."

"Hmm?"

Hearing her languid voice, tinged with a hint of childlike softness, Chu Tian’s heart skipped a beat; he almost shivered.

"What’s wrong?"

Xu Qingqiu pouted slightly, looking a bit aggrieved and a bit sad. She turned, took Chu Tian’s hand, and after a moment of silence, suddenly said,

"Chu Tian, let’s make it official, shall we?"

Chu Tian was stunned. He hadn’t expected Xu Qingqiu to say such a thing.

"Hmm? Didn’t we agree before? Your career is on the rise; isn’t this an inappropriate time?"

"No, I can’t wait any longer. Let’s make it official, okay?"

Looking into her eyes, he could see her fatigue but also her resolve. Chu Tian knew that Xu Qingqiu must have endured countless agonizing dilemmas over this matter. This decision was one she had made with great courage after considerable thought. The only thing he could do was support Xu Qingqiu, responding with unwavering resolve.

"Of course, whatever you want, I’ll always be with you!"

A touching smile spread across Xu Qingqiu’s face.

"Thank you, Chu Tian. But don’t worry, I won’t be rash. We could start by slowly releasing some hints, letting the fans accept it gradually, and then finally announce it when the time is right."

"Or perhaps, by then, the announcement itself won’t even be important. The fans will know I’m in love and that I’m dating someone. As for who it is, let them guess."

Chu Tian responded with a smile, squeezing her hand, his gaze as firm and adoring as ever.

Meanwhile, as they busied themselves with concert preparations, Li Chunhua was also incredibly swamped. In the past few days, she had set up a monitoring team for the studio, primarily using web crawling software to collect online information. This included monitoring keywords closely associated with Xu Qingqiu. It also involved keeping an eye on comment sections and using account checks and IP tracking to detect any traces of paid commenters, among other things.

This was a crucial aspect for a celebrity; after all, knowing oneself and one’s enemy is the key to victory. In the information age, if a manager cannot accurately grasp their artist’s online presence and public dynamics, how can they provide timely public relations and logistical support? Previously, she lacked the finances for such a team. Later, even when she had the money, Li Chunhua disdained smaller, less capable teams and continued searching for the right people.

Now that she had finally found them, she eagerly established a comprehensive monitoring team. It was adequate to handle most situations.

Just as she finished assigning their tasks, Xu Qingqiu suddenly sneaked out.

"Hmm? Qingqiu, why are you out here? Tired?"