NOVEL NEXT Chapter 298: Teacher Chu
The process of buying a phone wasn’t very picky. Qiu Wuji directly took Chu Ge to a store of the same brand that Zhu Mengmeng liked. She thought that since Mengmeng liked this brand, it must be outstanding.
So, when it comes to buying things, especially among elderly ladies, the decision mainly relies on the influence of family and friends. Even a ten-thousand-year-old ancient lady is no exception.
Fortunately, they didn’t plan to buy the same frog car as Zhu Mengmeng, or Chu Ge might not be able to afford it.
Choosing a phone wasn’t much of a problem. Chu Ge also happened to have a favorable impression of this brand, and considering he had been using his phone for many years, he decided to change it as well.
He discovered that this year’s new models were even cheaper than in previous years. Since they didn’t need the top-of-the-line models with lots of storage, they simply bought a black and a white couple’s edition. They happily carried their shopping bags back home.
“Why is the lowest configuration called ‘medium,’ and the mid-range called ‘large’?” Qiu Wuji asked Chu Ge in amazement. “What happened to the ‘small’ configuration?”
“‘Small’ was drunk by the Starbucks owner.”
Qiu Wuji: “?”
“Why are you only asking this question after we’ve bought them? I thought you would have asked the salesperson while we were inside.” Chu Ge asked. “You seemed lost in thought when picking out the phone.”
“Well, it’s fine as long as you’re the one picking, I don’t understand these things,” Qiu Wuji replied, still sipping her bubble tea, lost in thought while biting the straw. Suddenly, she turned her head again, looking at a poster that was getting farther and farther away.
Chu Ge realized, “Did that poster remind you of something? The opponent you encountered in Shanghai that day? The one with sound waves?”
“Yes,” Qiu Wuji said, “There are many foreign musicians, so I can’t suspect that every pianist is that person. I just thought of that incident.”
“Do you feel uncomfortable in this peaceful world?” Chu Ge smiled and said, “Ordinary life is the main theme. Although we’ve encountered some events, if you add them up, it’s not that many times.”
Qiu Wuji chuckled, “You have to believe that trouble will find you.”
Chu Ge also turned his head and looked at the poster again, checking the date, “December 10th, there’s still some time. Do you want to go see it? We can probably buy tickets online.”
He quickly checked on his phone, and his face turned green.
Qiu Wuji also leaned over to take a look, and the ticket prices ranged from 3888 to 8888 yuan.
The two of them, in unison, muttered, “Is he out of his mind?”
“Watching him play the piano, we could buy two phones,” Qiu Wuji exclaimed angrily, “Let’s not go. It’s like stuffing money in the pockets of strangers.”
Chu Ge put away his phone with a stern face, and the two of them left the mall hand in hand.
“Playing the piano for people to listen to is so profitable…” Qiu Wuji finally finished her bubble tea and threw the cup in the trash. “Hey, do you think we should ask Xuan Ji for the money when we go back?”
Chu Ge sighed, “Please, in Xuan Ji’s mind, you’re still a cold and aloof sect leader. How could she know that you’re thinking about ways to tease her?”
Qiu Wuji pouted, “I’m not a cold and aloof sect leader, I’m just a foolish woman in the heart of a cold and aloof sect leader.”
Chu Ge chuckled, “So, you’ve actually always wanted to tease the little girl, but you couldn’t bring yourself to do it over there, and now that you’re back here, it’s all exposed.”
“Hmph,” Qiu Wuji grumbled, “Anyway, in her mind, I can’t be aloof anymore, and it’s all your fault…”
Chu Ge just laughed.
How is it my fault? Weren’t you the one flirting with me over there?
“Speaking of which, when we play the piano and flute, we can also record a segment to share with our fans on Weibo, right?” Qiu Wuji thought of their work of showing affection to the fans.
Chu Ge rubbed his chin and thought of something else. Animation production requires music, especially background music with classical instruments, which is a perfect fit. He didn’t have the ability to compose music himself, but Qiu Wuji seemed to have it. She had been playing many improvisational pieces lately, creating tunes on the spot based on her current mood.
If he played the piano, he could bring out the kind of sword intent that others didn’t possess. It would be more suitable. If it was done well, it felt like the anime could be halfway to success.
“Um, can you compose music?” Chu Ge asked.
Qiu Wuji hesitated for a moment, then understood his meaning and shook her head, “If we’re talking about modern standards, I can’t. But I can create a melody and play it myself…”
“That’s enough. You can play it, and then we can hand it over to professional composers.”
“Is that possible?”
“Of course it is… but I don’t know how things are going on the animation production side. It seems like we’ve lost touch. Can’t we intervene? According to the agreement, even if the animation follows the comic script, they should let me review it and sign it, or else who knows what changes they might make privately? But no one has contacted me so far…”
Qiu Wuji hesitated for a moment and said, “Is there a possibility that they’ve already contacted you?”
Chu Ge pulled out his phone again and opened his email. Sure enough, there was a new email mixed in with the junk mail: “Teacher Chu Ge, this is the animation script. Please review it and we hope to get your response within the week. Thank you.”
“Damn, Teacher Chu Ge,” Chu Ge stared at this term and looked at it again, with a grin from ear to ear.
Qiu Wuji sarcastically said, “These days, everyone and their dog are called ‘Teacher.’ I’ve complained in the group chat before. Even a toothpick can be a teacher.”
Chu Ge: “?”
Qiu Wuji looked away.
Chu Ge gritted his teeth, grabbed her hand, and ran back home, “Let’s go home and see if a toothpick can be a teacher.”
“…Chu Ge, go die!”
When the couple returned home, Chu Ge squatted in front of the computer to read the script, while Qiu Wuji opened the newly bought phone and started transferring the content from their old phones to the new ones.
She turned into a little assistant again.
“The script is acceptable,” Chu Ge replied to the Penguin Anime Department. “There shouldn’t be a problem with the first season. Do you need me to sign a physical copy?”
“Teacher, you’re too polite. Using a formal email as feedback is also acceptable. Nowadays, we try to minimize physical processes.”
“Alright,” Chu Ge asked, “There’s another matter. How are you planning the animation’s music?”
The person on the other side seemed puzzled for a moment. “I don’t know about that. I’m from the scriptwriting department, and the music department is a separate one. But I’ve heard that they are already looking for a renowned musician to compose the opening and ending songs. You can rest assured, Teacher.”
“Hiring a renowned musician is a waste of money. It’s even better to hire me.”
“…”
“Just kidding. Renowned musicians are fine. Can you find out who it is?”
“Alright, Teacher.”
“Also, an animation is more than just the opening and ending songs, right? If I submit some scene BGM or similar music, would that be acceptable? It won’t cost anything. Oh, I know you’re not in charge of this, but please inquire with your superiors about my request.”
“Alright, Teacher.”
Chu Ge, who had initially found the term “Teacher” exciting, now found it increasingly uncomfortable. It just felt insincere. Well, at least he had become a teacher now, setting a good example in both morals and art.
As he was thinking this, a private message notification appeared, and he saw it was from Long Qi Jia.
“Brother Chu, Brother Chu, the animation version of ‘Chu Tian Wuji,’ the music is being done by our company! It’s such a coincidence!”
“What?” Chu Ge had heard that Long Qi Jia had joined an international music company, and now he found it strange. “We have a Chinese martial arts style, why would we go to your international music company? Aren’t you primarily involved in music distribution? How come you have composition projects now?”
“We do have an independent music production department, and nowadays, music doesn’t strictly adhere to categories like traditional or world music. Many pieces incorporate traditional instruments with pianos and violins, like ‘The Butterfly Lovers’…”
“I know about the instruments, I’m talking about the composition style…”
“The composition and arrangement will naturally lean towards the martial arts genre, so don’t worry, Brother Chu.” Long Qi Jia said excitedly, “By the way, our boss is currently on a concert tour in China these days. Maybe he will personally compose the music for your project, which will increase its popularity.”
Chu Ge was taken aback, “Your boss… could it be Daniel Robin?”
“Yes, it’s him. Penguin is hiring us for the music, hoping to leverage his concert tour for publicity. I heard that your project is targeting overseas markets, so it’s in line with that.”
Chu Ge stared at the screen, pondering.
Wasn’t this quite a coincidence?
Shouldn’t he find an opportunity to meet this maestro Robin in person?