Mysterious Assistant of the Washed-Up Queen-Chapter 433 - 294: Classic, Another Classic! The Server Crashed!
Hearing this, Chu Tian’s stereotypical straight-male mindset kicked in again, and he blurted out, "Forget about New Year’s Eve; it’s too dangerous with so many people, and besides..."
But before he could finish, he saw Xu Qingqiu’s look of disdain and quickly caught on, hurriedly correcting himself. "And besides, we weren’t prepared this year. Let’s wait for next year. Next year we’ll be ready, buy more warm clothes, and then we can experience the lively New Year’s Eve scene."
"Hmph. You do know what to say."
Actually, Xu Qingqiu wasn’t particularly keen on spending New Year’s Eve outdoors; it was just a sentimental expression typical of women. The atmosphere of celebrating New Year’s Eve at home couldn’t compare to the bustling scene of a large crowd. In their own words, it was simply ’romantic’!
One had to admit, these ideas were actually influenced by romantic TV dramas. If it were up to him, spending hours standing in the freezing cold just to count down a few seconds was pure madness.
Yet, it was this seemingly foolish act—being with the person you like during the wait, gradually approaching that special moment, and then embracing and kissing under a sky full of fireworks—that held such allure. The emotional impact of that instant felt like a fated moment transcending time. The memories created throughout the process, the sense of ceremony from walking that path together—all these things were like sharp blades striking right at a woman’s sentimental heart. No matter their age, no woman could resist this blend of fated encounters and the overwhelming romance that accompanied deep affection.
Frankly speaking, this was simply going along with the crowd in the heat of the moment. But from a man’s perspective, it was akin to participating in a decisive battle that could shape the future, filled with an epic sense of duty and the heart-pounding thrill of a grand war. As a man, who wouldn’t want to personally take part in such a magnificent historical moment? Who could resist scenes of valor, heroism, and epic conquests?
It was just that their sentimental triggers differed, though fundamentally, the underlying emotions were the same.
Watching Xu Qingqiu resting in his arms, her breathing even, Chu Tian inwardly marveled at his own quick thinking, while also feeling a pang of pity for her busy schedule.
But it couldn’t be helped. Life offered many paths, and none of them were easy. To become famous required endless effort, just as earning money did. As for lying in bed, just getting by while hoping to strike it rich? That was practically daydreaming; even winning the lottery was a long shot. So what if you didn’t earn money? Just wanting to lie flat and do nothing—was that okay? Sure, it was possible! The only drawback was having no money to spend. The body might be comfortable, but life wouldn’t be easy. Ultimately, everyone made their own choices. Whatever the choice, there was no such thing as everlasting comfort—unless you were a rich second-generation kid. No, even that wasn’t quite right. The life of a rich kid wasn’t all smooth sailing either. Doing well was expected. If one wanted to be a wastrel, then family relationships probably wouldn’t be great. All one could say was that no one had a perfect life; it was all about making choices and compromises.
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That night, Xu Qingqiu recorded songs until after three in the morning and didn’t go home to rest at all. Yiyi went directly from her own home to pack Xu Qingqiu’s luggage and bought the earliest plane ticket for the next morning. Xu Qingqiu was heading to Star City to rehearse for the New Year’s Eve gala.
Chu Tian stayed with her at the studio. When she finished recording a song, he watched as Xu Qingqiu, clearly exhausted, rested her head on his lap. His affection for her seemed to deepen even more.
For a girl with such a pure and uncomplicated mind, who didn’t scheme or fight for things, to have come this far was already quite remarkable. Such a personality was a huge disadvantage in the dog-eat-dog entertainment industry. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have so few resources despite having reached the status of a Queen. After being abandoned by her company, she was easily blacklisted, not to mention faced with an exorbitant breach of contract penalty. If it weren’t for Li Chunhua’s help, she couldn’t have made it this far.
Now, with his help, anyone holding the rights to songs like "Youmeng"—lyrics and music crafted by a god-tier figure—would have immense resources. They might either become complacent and just ride the wave, or lose their composure and grow arrogant. But Xu Qingqiu was an exception. She seemed to possess incredible self-awareness, and her self-control was terrifyingly strong. She could have easily avoided such hardship by just acting a little coquettish. With his abilities, Chu Tian could turn her into an Asian megastar simply by churning out classic works for her. Yet, Xu Qingqiu continued to diligently improve herself, working even harder and more desperately than before.
Such a perfect girl! He sometimes wondered if his brain had been caught in a door, or if he’d suffered some side effect from his transmigration, for him to have overlooked her initially. Now, his heart was filled with immense love, and an ever-present sense of pride. He felt his life was incredibly blessed and fulfilling.
"President Chu, we should be leaving..."
Yiyi looked at the two people on the studio sofa, still as statues, and had no choice but to whisper a reminder.
Chu Tian looked up and around. The others who had been busy all night had gone home to rest. The studio was now filled with the lingering disarray from a long day’s work, and Yiyi tiptoeing at the door.
He looked at Xu Qingqiu, sleeping like a kitten in his arms. As reluctant as he was, he knew he had to wake her.
"Qingqiu, Qingqiu? It’s time to go..."
"Hmm? Are we leaving now?"
"Yes, Yiyi is already waiting."
"Oh, okay. Give me a moment, I’ll go wash my face."
"No need. Just get in the car and sleep a bit more. You can also rest on the plane. Otherwise, you won’t be in good shape tomorrow."
