Early in the morning, sunlight leaked out from the gaps in the curtains, and warm rays shone on the fair complexion of the woman in bed. Ji Nian struggled to open her eyes, groping for her phone beside her.
Squinting at the screen displaying eight thirty, she finally gave a big yawn and hazily sat up.
Ji Nian rubbed her eyes and looked at the message prompts from the middle of the night. Opening them, she was confused.
He Yi: Sis!
He Yi: You're viral!
He Yi: Your variety show exploded! I received many messages last night, all inviting you to participate in shows. You've made it out! I'll help filter and find a good one for you to take.
He Yi: Oh right, the company wants you to go over in the morning. Mainly to ask about your mysterious friend, saying they want to sign a contract or something.
He Yi: The famous composer Lin Xi commented on you. Remember to reply appropriately, he's someone you can get along with.
He Yi: Asleep?
He Yi: Reply me when you wake up.
Ji Nian blankly looked at the content on the screen. She had practiced acting too late last night, and had already forgotten about the next episode of I Love Life that she was on.
By now, she was wide awake. Opening Weibo, she directly saw the trending topics - (Bookworm Couple) (Mysterious Composer) (Little Bug Flies).
And the most conspicuous comment had over 100,000 likes. Ji Nian saw his name - it was the famous composer Lin Xi that He Yi mentioned.
Ji Nian didn't know who Lin Xi was. After all, the novel didn't deliberately write about him either. This was probably a hidden character triggered by her transmigration.
Although this was a novel, it was like an entire world and timeline here, with many unstable factors.
Thinking this way, Ji Nian felt she had to work harder to hug the female lead's thighs. Only by sticking close to Shen Shuyao could she feel more secure.
Indeed, just filming a variety show with the female lead made her go viral. Such was the power of the halo.
He Yi asked her to reply to Lin Xi's comment. She thought for a bit before commenting under it.
"Thank you for your praise. Mystery has been my friend for many years. I've asked for his opinion too. Composing is just his hobby and interest, he doesn't hope for it to affect his private life. He also asked me to tell everyone, thanks for liking the songs he composed."
After saying this, Ji Nian exited Weibo. Then she opened WeChat and replied He Yi's messages from last night.
Ji Nian: I can't reveal the mystery. So I won't go to the company, help me explain.
He Yi saw the message and was stunned. She thought, what kind of operation was this? Was she just pushing this off to her...
He Yi: So arrogant?
Ji Nian: Where can I find someone to pretend to be him? Would you believe me if I said I was Mystery?
He Yi: I'd be beaten to death before believing that.
Ji Nian: Anyway I can't handle the company side. And this is my personal connection, what does the company want?
He Yi: Alright, I understand what you mean. Let me see if I can help you resolve this.
Ji Nian: Great, I'm counting on you!
He Yi: I can only try. The company may still want you to go in person.
Ji Nian replied with an OK emoji, then got out of bed. She was thinking of going downstairs to the bathroom to wash up. Seeing the scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling window, the weather was great with sunny skies.
After washing up, she went to the kitchen wanting to boil some water to drink. But a message suddenly popped up.
"Damn!" The woman's eyes widened.
5 million had arrived in her account! Ji Nian's mouth instantly curled up, unable to hold back her delight. Although she had known all along that the 5 million for Ordinary Road would reach her.
But when the money actually arrived, the joy was completely different. She was about to become a little rich woman again.
But before she could get too excited, He Yi's words suddenly came to mind - she had to repay the company's debts first, now that she had money.
The company's 4 million, Cheng Liran's 2.77 million, added up to 6.77 million.
Although very reluctant, Ji Nian was used to it already. She smoothly opened Alipay, first entering the company's bank account that He Yi had sent, and transferred 4 million over, adding the note "Ji Nian".
Then she opened the other familiar account, sending 1 million to Cheng Liran, with the note: "Still owe you 1.77 million."
Very good. Ji Nian had a slight smile. The 5 million that had just arrived was gone just like that.
After a brief heartache, she decided to let it go. With 10 million owed before, and now only 1.77 million left? No need to panic! Her horizons had to expand, this was all small money!
At this time, netizens discovered in astonishment under Lin Xi's comment that there was a reply from an ID "Ji Nian Who Wants To Get Rich Quick".
Clicking in, it was actually a verified official account! Everyone was shocked, the original poster had come!
"Ji Nian changed her name? How did I not know about this?"
"She changed it long ago, your internet is just too slow, girl."
"Hahaha, I changed my name to the same thing too, ___ Who Wants To Get Rich Quick."
"Hasn't everyone noticed? The verified official account is actually Huayu Agency! A Huayu artist! She signed with Huayu?"
"Wow, I noticed too! How strange, she didn't have the verification before?"
"According to insider news, Ji Nian signed with Huayu long ago, but the company only verified her Weibo yesterday. I guess it's because she trended yesterday."
"Dang, so realistic."
"What is everyone paying attention to? Shouldn't it be Mystery?"
"Sorry, went off topic, haha."
"Mystery, you've successfully piqued my interest."
"I suddenly feel that Mystery is a bit ungrateful. What kind of figure is Lin Xi, and he rejected him so bluntly?"
"Could it be that Ji Nian is unwilling to reveal Mystery, after all the resources Mystery gave her before. Now that she's gone viral, it's inevitable she'd be selfish."
"Are you stupid, upstairs? Doesn't Mystery have internet? If he really wanted to reveal himself to the public, could Ji Nian have stopped him?"
"Haha, that makes sense."
"How Versailles, composing is just a hobby and interest?"
"My heart hurts. His mere hobby and interest, while I..."
Online, discussions erupted. Over here, Lin Xi saw the original poster's reply and was stunned for a long time, before uncertainly asking his assistant beside him.
"Is this a rejection?" Lin Xi was surprised.
The assistant was also confused. As a famous composer, national first-class performer, he had actually been rejected by an unknown little nobody?
"Strange, it wasn't even the person himself rejecting me, but this Ji Nian speaking on his behalf." The assistant said.
Lin Xi laughed. He had been in this industry for decades, having seen all kinds of people. Those he would compliment by name were few and far between. But this Mystery, he was even more intrigued now.
"His songs are very different, the melodies are also great. Especially Little Bug Flies, to be honest, this is a very professional level." Although very unhappy about the rejection, Lin Xi had to admit this Mystery person was strong.
"Geniuses are all aloof. Although those pop songs sound nice, what's really interesting still belongs to Ordinary Road and Little Bug Flies." The assistant nodded in agreement.
"No, Little Bug Flies is also meaningful." Lin Xi recalled the woman's words on the show.
Little Bug Flies was to reminisce about an already passed childhood. Although it expressed yearning for love, I feel it's more of missing familial affection - "Little bug flies", "I want you to accompany me", perhaps it's the inner voice of a child missing their parents.
"I believe this song will definitely become a classic in the future, and be passed down for a long time." Lin Xi looked certain of this.
