118: Chapter 118 Paparazzi VS Paparazzi

"Teacher Young Master Ping, do you have any instructions before we start recording?"

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni asked with great anticipation.

"This is a song about lovesickness. If you've had a similar experience, you can take a moment to reminisce before we begin recording."

Actually, Chen Shaoping wanted her to record a version first to get a feel for it, but if Heavenly Queen Huang Manni succeeded in just one take...

...it would make his presence seem pointless, which is why Chen Shaoping said that.

The strength of a Heavenly Queen was truly terrifying.

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni nodded thoughtfully.

It seemed Heavenly Queen Huang Manni really was a person with a past; no wonder she valued this song so much and was determined to have it.

This ignited Chen Shaoping's gossiping heart.

"Sister Manni, I think if you speak out about what's on your mind, it might help bring out your emotions more, and the effect will surely be better."

How could Heavenly Queen Huang Manni not know Chen Shaoping's intentions? She said disdainfully, "A grown man acting like a woman, wanting to pry into everything."

Having his thoughts seen through, Chen Shaoping didn't mind at all; instead, he became even bolder.

"Sister Manni, I'm just very interested in the man who made such a sexy, beautiful, charming, soul-stirring, and wealthy woman suffer from lovesickness. I want to see just how outstanding he is."

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni's expression changed slightly, as if she were remembering an unpleasant past. She murmured...

"Back then, I was still a buck-toothed ugly duckling."

Without waiting for Chen Shaoping to speak, she walked straight into the recording studio, her mood low.

Chen Shaoping watched Heavenly Queen Huang Manni singing affectionately through the glass; the thick soundproof glass turned the inside and outside into two different worlds.

Without headphones, there wasn't a single sound.

The soundproofing was indeed impressive!

After one take, Chen Shaoping truly felt that Teacher Gu Jianfen's evaluation was indeed very reasonable.

No matter how well Zhou Bule sang or how skilled his techniques were, they couldn't compare to the way sincere emotions moved people.

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni slowly walked out of the recording studio, her brow still furrowed with sorrow.

She asked coldly, "How was it?"

"Perfect, absolutely perfect," Chen Shaoping praised sincerely.

"Do I need to record it again?" Heavenly Queen Huang Manni pressed.

For some reason, she suddenly felt a bit indecisive, something that never happened when she recorded other songs.

Chen Shaoping noticed her mood was off; she seemed to still be immersed in the song.

Because she placed too much importance on pursuing perfection, it gave her a sense of anxiety about gains and losses.

"No need, Sister Manni."

"If you still can't forget him, why not go and win him back? Go and knock him off his feet; I'll support you."

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni was silent for a moment, then said with a slight sob, "There's no chance anymore."

"He loved racing; he taught me all my driving skills."

"But..."

Chen Shaoping didn't interrupt Heavenly Queen Huang Manni; at this moment, he didn't know how best to comfort her either.

So he simply acted as a silent listener.

"Let's go, let's go out and have something to drink."

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni lost the courage to continue and changed the subject.

Reappearing in the living room, the servants had already brewed coffee.

Taking the coffee from Heavenly Queen Huang Manni's hand, the rising steam wafted into Chen Shaoping's nose.

"So fragrant!"

This was his immediate impression; he couldn't help but blow on it and take a small sip.

The fragrance lingered on his lips and teeth.

"It's delicious, thank you, Sister Manni."

"I'm glad you like it. Teacher Young Master Ping, when do you think is the best time to release the song?"

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni stirred her coffee continuously with a spoon and asked softly.

"I think anytime is fine; you should decide for yourself."

"Alright, I'll wait until the hype for Zhang Ying's album dies down a bit before I release it."

"Mhm. Are you still afraid of her?"

"Whose side are you on, hers or mine? It's not that I'm afraid, I just don't want to steal her spotlight."

"Shouldn't you be advising me to release the song later anyway?"

"In such a vast Dragon Country, it can definitely accommodate one more song."

Chen Shaoping replied carelessly.

Then, carrying his coffee, he walked to the large floor-to-ceiling window and pointed at the villa opposite, asking...

"Which building is that across from us?"

"This is Building 8, and the one opposite is Building 6. Why?"

Chen Shaoping looked solemnly through the window at Building 6, while raising his left middle finger, his lips moving slightly.

"SB."

Then he quickly pulled the curtains shut.

Zhuo Wei stood dazed as if struck by lightning, muttering to himself.

"Holy crap! Was I discovered by that grandson Shao Ping?"

But then he felt it was unlikely; from six or seven hundred meters away, how could an ordinary human eye see anything?

After thinking it through, his restless heart calmed down again.

"What's wrong? Teacher Young Master Ping, why are you pulling the curtains in broad daylight?"

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni was puzzled; if there weren't servants and band members in the house, she would have suspected Chen Shaoping of trying to do something bad to her.

"Sister Manni, regardless of whether you believe what I'm about to say, please don't scream, alright?"

Chen Shaoping said with a serious expression and a solemn tone.

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni didn't know what was happening, but she guessed it wasn't anything good, and her face darkened.

She looked at Chen Shaoping, saying nothing, and simply nodded in cooperation.

"Sister Manni, you've been targeted by a Paparazzo. There's no telling how many hidden cameras are watching you around your house."

"And the Paparazzo is in Building 6 opposite us; he's probably pointing a long lens right at us this very moment."

"He might even be gloating over my arrival, thinking he's finally caught Heavenly Queen Huang Manni's kept man."

Chen Shaoping spoke clearly, word by word, trying his best to make Heavenly Queen Huang Manni believe him.

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni felt a bit scared at first, but gradually she felt it was impossible, even somewhat laughable.

"Teacher Young Master Ping, you're joking with me, right?"

"Are you saying I've been living under someone else's surveillance all these years?"

"I don't believe it."

Chen Shaoping's expression didn't change; it was best if she believed him, but it didn't matter if she didn't.

"Not all these years, it should just be recently."

"It's fine if you don't believe me; just let me handle it, okay?"

"To be honest, I already spotted the hidden cameras when I came in earlier. I didn't do anything then so as not to alert them."

Heavenly Queen Huang Manni had an expression as if she were watching a play. "Sure, go ahead."

Seeing her acting like an outsider, Chen Shaoping only hoped she would still be able to laugh later.

He took out his phone and dialed Tian Jun's number.

"Comrade Police Officer, I want to report a crime," Chen Shaoping said in a trembling voice once the call connected.

"Da Ping, what the hell are you doing? Tell me what's up quickly, I'm busy," Tian Jun's impatient voice came through the phone.

"Four Jun, didn't I say? I'm really reporting a crime."

"If you don't want to respond to the call, I'll just dial 110."

Chen Shaoping's tone returned to normal, though he was somewhat dissatisfied.

He muttered to himself: This Four Jun seems to have gotten a bit full of himself since becoming Vice-Captain.

"Don't, don't, Da Ping, go ahead."

"The celebrity Heavenly Queen Huang Manni, who lives in Building 8 of the River View Purple Dragon Mansion community, has had a large number of cameras installed around her home by a Paparazzo. They've also set up long-range filming equipment in the building opposite her and even used drones."

"This is a serious invasion of her privacy. Please, Police Officer, come quickly to arrest the suspect."

"..."