253: Chapter 253 is a success! Congratulations!

Chen Yu locked himself in the top-tier creative studio provided by Huaxing. Facing the material library provided by Huaxing, he felt an unprecedented challenge.

He was going to create something truly original!

An advertising jingle needs to accurately convey brand information without losing musical artistry and his personal touch; this balance was difficult to strike.

He tried several versions of the melody; they were either too much like catchy pop songs lacking depth, or too personal, failing to strongly connect with the "Dream Chasing Series'" sense of technology and inclusivity.

Irritation began to brew.

At this moment, he dialed Su Lingyin's number.

On the other end of the line, Su Lingyin listened patiently to his troubles and offered key advice.

"Don't think of it as a mandatory assignment. What Huaxing values is your persistence and hard work. Just express 'chasing dreams' in your most authentic way."

"Think about how you've come this far step by step. Those ordinary yet determined moments are what resonate most with common people. Understand the phone as a 'tool to help dreams,' not the theme itself."

These words enlightened Chen Yu.

He stopped trying to "depict" the product and instead returned to his heart, recalling every bit of his journey from being an "internet celebrity" to stepping onto the stage of the Battle of the Heavenly Voices.

Inspiration then flooded in.

He picked up his guitar, and a warm, rhythmic melody flowed out naturally.

For the lyrics' perspective, he chose the story of an ordinary young person using a phone to record life, learn skills, connect with the world, and gradually get closer to their dreams.

There was no exaggeration, only authentic, palpable details and emotions.

...

A day later, Chen Yu sat before Zhang Wei and her team again with the recorded song.

The music began.

It started with crisp guitar arpeggios, like the morning sun.

Chen Yu's voice was clean and warm, telling the story of the protagonist capturing inspiration with a phone lens, learning instruments through online courses, and exchanging ideas with like-minded partners far away.

The melody rose in the chorus, filled with a sense of hope, and the lyrics were the finishing touch.

"The road to chasing dreams isn't smooth, but luckily you're by my side,"

"Recording every bit of growth, opening every window."

"I wasn't born strong, I just have dreams and the courage to imagine,"

"The light held in my hand illuminates the unknown distance..."

The song didn't have a rigid pile-up of product features, yet it integrated the phone's role as a "dream-chasing tool" into every moment of progress in life.

In the arrangement, Chen Yu skillfully incorporated some electronic sound effects to symbolize a sense of technology, but the core remained warm guitar and solid drum beats, maintaining his personal musical style.

The music ended, and the creative studio fell silent.

Zhang Wei pondered for a moment, and the most sincere smile since the start of this meeting appeared on her face.

"Mr. Chen, that was excellent!" She was the first to applaud, and her team members nodded in approval one after another.

"This completely exceeded our expectations. It's sincere, moving, and memorable. It perfectly conveys the universal emotion of 'chasing dreams' while naturally reflecting our product's positioning as a 'partner' and 'tool.' This is exactly the brand warmth we want to present."

She stood up and extended her hand to Chen Yu. "A pleasure working with you! We believe this song, along with our new product launch, will surely achieve a great market response. We look forward to our further deep cooperation."

As he left the Huaxing Building, Chen Yu let out a long sigh of relief.

It was done.

Time to celebrate tonight.

I've learned some new "positions" lately.

Chen Yu quickly shared the news with Su Lingyin, who expressed her praise excitedly upon hearing it.

"That's great! Chen Yu, you're amazing!"

At dusk, Chen Yu returned to his residence with a sense of relaxation and the joy of success.

As soon as he closed the door, he couldn't wait to make a video call to Su Lingyin. Her expectant face quickly appeared on the screen.

"How did the talk go?" she asked with concern.

Chen Yu tried hard to keep a straight face and act calm, but the smile at the corner of his mouth couldn't be hidden. Finally, he just laughed loudly and said, "It's done! Director Zhang was very satisfied; it passed on the first try!"

"Really?! That's wonderful! Chen Yu, you're incredible!" Su Lingyin's eyes sparkled on the other end of the screen, happier than if she had succeeded herself.

She didn't hold back her praise. "I knew you could do it! Your creation was bound to move them!"

Seeing her heartfelt joy, Chen Yu's heart felt filled with a warm current.

He leaned back on the sofa, stretched comfortably, and spoke with a hint of smugness and an ambiguous tone that only the two of them understood.

"Yeah... it wasn't a waste of effort. So... we have to celebrate properly tonight."

He paused, looking at her on the screen with gentle eyes, and added with a smile in a lowered voice, "And... haven't I... learned some new 'positions' from you lately? It's just the right time... for practice to bring true knowledge."

Su Lingyin immediately understood his underlying meaning. A blush crept onto her cheeks, and she gave him a coy glare, but her eyes couldn't hide the sweetness and tacit consent.

She whispered, "Stop being so improper... then what do you want to eat tonight? I... I'll cook for you?"

Although her cooking was hard to describe, generally speaking, there was progress.

"Don't go to the trouble. I ordered from that private kitchen you like best. You can eat as soon as you get back."

After hanging up, Chen Yu looked around the slightly messy living room and began to tidy up simply, in a great mood.

Outside the window, the lights were just coming on, and the city's glow flickered gently.

He felt all the recent pressure and uncertainty dissipate at this moment, replaced by the joy of success and the upcoming cozy night.

He had taken a solid step in his career, and he had the understanding and companionship of his beloved by his side.

This sense of fulfillment and happiness made the path beneath his feet feel increasingly clear and firm.

...

The private kitchen delivery arrived on time, with exquisite lacquer food boxes containing dishes that looked, smelled, and tasted excellent.

The steamed Leopard Coral Grouper was cooked perfectly, the Black Truffle and Abalone Claypot Rice was fragrant, and there were several refreshing stir-fried seasonal vegetables.

Chen Yu specifically opened a bottle of mellow red wine. The two sat across from each other at the dining table under the warm yellow light, the atmosphere relaxed and cozy.

"Come, let's celebrate Teacher Chen's first victory!" Su Lingyin smiled and raised her glass, her eyes full of proud light.

Chen Yu clinked glasses with her gently. "Without your guidance, I might still be groping in the dark. Half of this achievement belongs to you."

Su Lingyin pursed her lips and smiled, her cheeks slightly flushed. "Stop it, it's your own good intuition."

They chatted while eating, their topics jumping from the professional and rigorous atmosphere at Huaxing to anecdotes about other singers in the show, and then to some wild ideas for the future.

Putting aside the ranking pressure of the competition and the distractions of public opinion for a while, this meal was exceptionally pleasant.