Over the next few days, filming at the manor went smoothly.
Just before they changed locations, Shi Yunle said to Su Li, "Don't you think this place has felt less eerie these past few days?"
Su Li asked in puzzlement, "Has it?"
Shi Yunle nodded. "The first couple of days, even though it was summer, I felt like it was much colder here than outside. I kept feeling like something was watching me."
Yang Qi came over too. Fortunately, her condition hadn't been serious, and after resting for a few days, she was able to return to filming right away.
Still shaken, she said, "Something really was wrong. When I fell off the bridge, it wasn't because I slipped. It felt like something was dragging me down hard. It scared me to death."
Su Li reassured them, "Don't overthink it. Besides, we can leave once we finish filming this morning."
While filming, Su Li had already sent the songs to Cheng Sirong and had also gone to the recording studio to guide her whenever he wasn't filming.
The next month's Music Chart rankings would begin tomorrow, and Cheng Sirong posted another teaser on Feibo.
Cheng Sirong v: Tomorrow, "Courage" and "Ningxia," both written and composed by @Su Li Not Eating Pears himself, will be released right on time. I hope you'll all support them!
[Two songs again?]
[Li Bao is the GOAT!!]
[I don't believe they'll be as good as last time.]
[Would Cheng sing them if they weren't good?]
[Su Li is so good to Cheng. He always starts with at least two songs.]
[If he dominates the charts again this time, I'll call Su Li a god.]
Su Li was on set at the time. When Director Tian heard the news, he immediately told everyone, "Everyone, our Su Li has written two more new songs for Queen of Songs Cheng! Make sure you all download them tomorrow!"
Everyone readily agreed. Over these past few days, the crew had found Su Li very nice, without the slightest airs. He had even treated the crew to milk tea, so he was very well liked on set.
Shi Yunle looked at Su Li expectantly. "Su Li, what kind of songs did you write?"
Su Li smiled slightly. "You'll find out tomorrow."
The next day, Cheng Sirong's songs were released right on time.
The listeners hit play.
They saw that the lyrics and music were still credited to Su Li, followed by the title, "Courage."
Was this an inspirational song?
"At last, I've made this decision
I don't care what anyone else says
As long as you're just as certain
I'm willing to follow you to the ends of the earth
I know none of this is easy
My heart keeps rehearsing, persuading myself
What I fear most is you suddenly saying you want to give up"
The listeners' eyes lit up. The quality was still outstanding!
Then they kept listening:
"Love truly takes courage
To face the rumors and gossip
As long as one look from you reassures me
My love has meaning
In the crowded sea of people, I can feel
Your sincere heart placed in my palm"
Cheng Sirong's gentle voice filled their ears. By the end of this passage, many had already clicked download.
After listening to the whole song, they couldn't hold back their comments anymore:
[xxx, I love you!!]
[Waaah, this song makes me feel so warm. I'm going to confess my feelings in a bit!]
[What kind of wild genius is Su Li?]
[Why do Su Li's lyrics always hit so close to the heart?]
[This song... I suspect Su Li wrote it for someone.]
[I hereby declare that Su Li has attained godhood!]
As for the second song, "Ningxia," its downloads also skyrocketed, though most of the comments discussed Su Li.
[Such a warm song. It reminded me of my childhood.]
[These two songs have a completely different style from the last ones.]
[Last time it was heartbreaking love; this time they're both so sweet.]
[Wait, putting this together with the first song, I feel like Li Bao has someone he likes.]
[I think so too... They're obviously written for someone in particular.]
[What? I don't approve!!!]
[Waaah, what pig is going to get lucky with my adorable Li Bao?]
[Hey, don't read too much into it!!]
Both of Cheng Sirong's songs dominated the charts again, and once more made the trending searches:
#Cheng Sirong's "Courage" dominates the charts again#
#Su Li collaborates with Cheng Sirong again, dominating the July Music Chart#
#Su Li, genius composer#
Casual onlookers and fans alike shared their opinions:
[Cheng Sirong is so lucky. She met Su Li and got five great chart-topping songs.]
[With songs this good, wouldn't they be hits even if someone else sang them?]
[The other singers must be dying of envy.]
[Su Li is officially a god. Who else could write songs like these?]
The other singers really were envious. Su Li had given Cheng Sirong another two songs this month, and both were smash hits again. They couldn't hold back any longer and had their managers contact Su Li's manager, hoping to have him write songs for them.
Scrolling through the comments in the Nanny Van, Su Li couldn't help laughing. People actually thought he had someone he liked? That the songs were written for him?
These netizens really had wild imaginations!
Although the first part was indeed true, he hadn't expected them to read so much into the lyrics.
He looked at Yuan sitting beside him and couldn't help thinking, It should be soon, right?
Sensing Su Li looking at him, Yuan turned to meet his gaze, his eyes seeming to ask what was wrong.
Zheng Xing got into the van to bring Su Li ice cream. Seeing the atmosphere between the two, he put the items down and immediately got out.
He thought, Just what is the relationship between Boss and this great lord? Why does the atmosphere feel so strange?
About half a month later, Su Li successfully wrapped filming.
The crew held a Wrap Party for him. Reluctant to part with him, Shi Yunle said, "Su Li, you have to keep in touch!"
Tian Zhang laughed beside them. "It's not as if you'll never see each other again. Who knows, you might get to work together again!"
He really did like this young man, Su Li. He was talented, acted well, and could even write songs. Tian Zhang had already decided to invite him back and was considering what role to give him: the male lead or the second male lead?
Su Li raised his glass. "Thank you all for looking after me during this time!"
Back at the hotel, Su Li posted on Feibo:
Su Li Not Eating Pears v: That's a wrap! [Image]
The picture was a group photo of Su Li with many members of the cast and crew.
[Congratulations!! I'll watch every episode of Li Bao's drama!]
[Li Bao is as beautiful as ever!!]
[It feels like Li Bao is really popular with the cast and crew.]
[Li Bao!! Do you have someone you like or not?!]
As Su Li scrolled through Feibo, he suddenly saw many marketing and gossip accounts attacking Chen Zhuo, saying he had looked down on his fellow group members ever since returning from "Brave Challenge."
One marketing account had also posted an image with a video:
The text above read: Chen Zhuo at odds with his groupmates, ostracized by the other six.
The video below was a clip from their group's variety show. The other six were chatting and laughing while Chen Zhuo scrolled through his phone off to the side.
In another clip, one of the members sarcastically accused Chen Zhuo of looking down on them after appearing on a major variety show, and Chen Zhuo shot right back.
[With Chen Zhuo acting like this, what does he expect but to be ostracized? Serves him right! Hurry up and leave the group so you stop dragging our fave down.]
[He never had any talent to begin with. He only got popular by riding others' coattails, and he phones in his singing too. It makes no difference whether he's there or not.]
[Exactly. So what if he appeared on a major variety show? Didn't he cling to Su Li in every challenge? Otherwise, he'd have passed out from fright ages ago.]
[He's only close to the best actor and the queen of songs because he latched onto Su Li, right? Su Li is a genius composer now and has even acted in Director Tian's drama. What is he?]
[The least talented and the most pretentious. When is he leaving the group?! It's a perfectly good group, and he's the worst part.]
[As a Chen Zhuo fan, let me say that Su Li simply is close to him. Zhuo Bao has such an outstanding friend. Are you mad?]
[What bullshit are you talking about? Didn't you see how that He You was making snide remarks at Zhuo Bao?]
[They're just jealous that Zhuo Bao became a huge hit after appearing on Brave Challenge. Look at their faces. They're so sour their teeth are about to fall out.]
[As a casual observer, Chen Zhuo simply is close to those three. The other members' fans must be furious. Maybe Su Li will even write songs for Chen Zhuo.]
After reading this, Su Li thought for a while, then sent a message to their four-person group chat:
Pear Crisp: I've wrapped filming! When are you all free? I'll treat you to a meal!
"Courage" - Lyrics: Ruiye, music: Michael Wong, original singer: Fish Leong
"Ningxia" - Lyrics: Li Zhengfan, music: Li Zhengfan, original singer: Fish Leong
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