Shocked

He felt so full.

Lin Yuan was content.

Just as he was preparing to go back to work, Old Zhou, who was sitting across from him, suddenly said, "I have good news. I'm thinking of sending your song to Qi state!"

"Okay."

Lin Yuan simply nodded.

Old Zhou had expected Lin Yuan to be excited.

However, much to his disappointment, Lin Yuan's expression remained unchanged, his tone as calm as ever.

At this moment, Old Zhou felt what Zhao Jue had felt before.

Somewhat desperate for a reaction, Old Zhou pressed, "Don't you have anything to say?"

"Yes."

Lin Yuan replied earnestly, "I played the piano part in the arrangement of 'Big Fish' myself. I hope the company can include the payment for that in my compensation."

Huh?

That's all?

It took Old Zhou a few seconds to respond before he nodded in agreement. That afternoon, after the company's approval, he sent "Big Fish" to Qi state.

…

Qi state.

In a meeting room of the post-production department of the animated movie "Dance of Fish and Dragon", Director Zheng Li tapped on the table impatiently, "We have, at most, two months left before our movie premieres. How much longer will it take to finalize the theme song?"

"Director Zheng."

The producer sighed, "Don't blame me. Starlight Entertainment from Qin state has already sent us fourteen theme songs, all composed by top-tier musicians. You didn't like any of them."

"That's not it."

Zheng Li retorted, "You all should know what 'Dance of Fish and Dragon' is about. The fact that the music they provided doesn't match the story isn't my imagination. Or do you all think I'm being too picky?"

The others coughed awkwardly.

She was right! They did think she was being too demanding!

Her temper flared, "Fine, since everyone seems to feel this way, let's make it democratic. From now on, the decision on the song will be collective. Producer, please play the fourteen songs we have. If you find any suitable, I won't object."

"That's not necessary."

The producer chuckled, "The theme song is crucial. It should be your call. Let me check... Wait."

He paused.

Zheng Li asked, "What's wrong?"

The producer checked his inbox and said with a wry smile, "No need to rush. They've sent another one. Please listen when you have time."

"Why later?"

Zheng Li smirked, "Play it now. While everyone's here. Let's see if I'm the one with unrealistic expectations."

The producer hesitated, "Is this appropriate?"

"There's nothing inappropriate about it," Zheng Li snapped.

With no choice, the producer turned on the projector and played the newly received song.

The music began, and a hauntingly beautiful voice emerged:

"Waves silently drown the night deep,

Beyond the edge of the sky they creep,

A big fish swims through dreams so vast,

Gazing at your sleeping silhouette that's cast…"

The room went silent as everyone turned their gaze to Zheng Li.

She shifted uncomfortably but couldn't help but listen intently. This song seemed different from the others.

"Watching the sky blend with sea,

Hearing the wind, the raindrops free,

Holding your hand, dispersing the misty tide,

The big fish's wings are too wide,

I let go of time's binding side…"

As the chorus transitioned, everyone had forgotten about the director's previous frustration.

For Zheng Li, she waited anxiously for the subsequent verses, engrossed in the music:

"Fear you'll fly far away,

Fear you'll leave, not stay,

More afraid you'll forever linger here,

Every teardrop flows toward you,

Reversing into the depths of the sky's sea,

..."

When the fish leaped over the dragon gate, he was immaculate, but he could no longer see the little girl.

"If you hadn't crossed that dragon gate, you could have stayed with me forever."

"But, if I hadn't made the effort to cross the dragon gate, how could I protect you?"

"Turns out, reunion marks the beginning of the end."

As the song played, Zheng Li's mind conjured images from the script of "Dance of Fish and Dragon," a few scenes she had personally envisioned for the film flashed before her eyes.

Her eyes even became slightly teary.

Just then, the piano paused, and the flute-like sound suddenly emerged!

Like the voice of a dolphin, clear and penetrating.

In that moment, everyone in the room seemed to forget to breathe.

Within it.

They seemed to sense the vastness of the ocean, the deep blue sky above the sea, and the powerful surges of the waves...

When the song ended.

Everyone sat in their chairs, in a daze.

After a long while, the producer murmured, "So... only in Qin state... is the birthplace of our Blue Star's music... This song is truly heavenly..."

"What's the name of this song?"

Everyone came back to their senses, talking all at once.

The producer said, "The song is called 'Big Fish.'"

While they felt relieved, there were also some doubts. "Fish? Shouldn't we change the name of the song? Our movie is called 'Dance of Fish and Dragon,' but it's actually about the story of a little girl and a white dragon..."

"No need to change."

Zheng Li stood up forcefully, making a resounding impact, "I am the director! I have the final say!"

Everyone looked at her, "..."

Zheng Li gritted her teeth, "Don't look at me like that! It's not that I have high demands! Those first fourteen songs were really unacceptable!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

However, they all had to admit that they believed her words. No matter how good those first fourteen songs were, they couldn't compare to "Big Fish." Still, watching the director sulking was quite amusing.

"So, is this one acceptable?"

The producer teased.

Zheng Li replied irritably, "If this one isn't acceptable, can you find a better song for me? Do you have a budget to hire a master composer? Moreover, even if you do, they still won't surpass this level because for this composer..."

"Xian Yu."

The producer looked at the composer.

Zheng Li nodded, "This composer, Xian Yu, is the soul of our film. He must have understood the emotions I wanted to convey!"

This was the impression song the company had bought for five million.

According to industry rules, the production team of "Dance of Fish and Dragon" had the right to make changes to the purchased work, including song titles, lyrics, arrangement, and even changing the singer and re-recording. Starlight Entertainment wouldn't have any objections; at most, they would offer some suggestions.

But for Zheng Li...

This was the perfect "Big Fish"!

So perfect that Zheng Li didn't want to make any changes to this song, including the singer, arrangement, lyrics, and even the suggested change of the song title "Big Fish"!

"Perhaps it's because the first impression was so beautiful?"

Zheng Li thought silently. She still had goosebumps all over her body from listening to the song.

But the reason didn't matter anymore.

In her view, the impression song "Big Fish" was of perfect quality and a true match for her upcoming film.

Qin state's music scene.

Truly a hidden treasure!

She remembered Xian Yu.