Before two days had passed, Zhao Xiaodao came calling with Gu Tingting.
"Phoenix—no, Sister Lingxi!"
The moment Gu Tingting entered, she bowed deeply to Si Lingxi.
Si Lingxi sat on the sofa, waved a hand, and pointed to the empty seat beside her. "Have a seat."
"Thank you, Sister Lingxi!"
Zhao Xiaodao entered with a radiant smile, greeting everyone along the way. "Hello, Wan Jie, Ying Jie. Hey, where's Sister Qing Yan?"
"She went back to her hometown." Shen Ying smiled. "Haven't seen you in ages. What have you been busy with lately?"
"I've been filming a period drama. There are still a few scenes left to shoot," Zhao Xiaodao said.
Meanwhile, Gu Tingting sat beside Si Lingxi with trepidation. Before Si Lingxi could even ask anything, she blurted out every last thing she could mention, pouring it all out in one breath.
Something about the gala promoting traditional Chinese culture, and her mother helping her submit an application.
Something about her audition in Northern Capital, which had shocked many top musicians.
Something about how the effect would definitely be a hundred times better if Si Lingxi performed it herself.
Something about two people Si Lingxi had once shut down online trying to suppress her, only to be inexplicably removed.
Something about several dancers wanting to collaborate with her on "Dance in the Clouds."
Something about the national music channel wanting to film an MV for "Dance in the Clouds," needing Si Lingxi's authorization but being unable to find her.
Gu Tingting had practically laid bare every matter in her life that she could connect to Si Lingxi.
Especially that last matter.
Gu Tingting had only obtained Si Lingxi's consent to perform "Dance in the Clouds" at the gala; they had never signed any contract.
Thus, if the national music