As the supervisor spoke, he grew impatient and issued an ultimatum. But April was still unwilling to give up. She bit her lip lightly and said, “Can you please give me another chance? Or maybe let me meet someone from the music department?”
The supervisor gave her a sharp look and said, “Who do you think you are? If you don’t leave now, I’ll have security throw you out.”
He snorted coldly and muttered under his breath, “Thinking she’s somebody special just because she’s a poor student.”
April was shy and introverted by nature and couldn’t come up with any words to refute him. Her expression was very dejected as she asked hesitantly, “Can I at least take my original manuscript…”
But before she could finish speaking, the supervisor began pushing her out of the building. “Get out of here!” he shouted.
April was led out of Star Entertainment like that, and she turned her head to look at the towering building, her eyes welling up with tears.
Perhaps she simply wasn’t talented enough?
At the same time, Jane received a phone call from Maria, and Maria’s voice on the other end was filled with excitement as she chattered away, sharing her joy.
Because the casting for Lenny’s directorial project was basically finalized, they could make the official announcement tonight.
Maria got a supporting role in the film. Although she wasn’t the lead, the movie boasted a star-studded cast, including a small supporting role played by a senior whom Maria greatly respected.
So, being able to secure a supporting role in this film was a tremendous honor for Maria.
“Jane, I’m about to become famous overnight. Shouldn’t we celebrate?” Maria said.
Hearing this, Jane chuckled lightly. “If you want to celebrate, why are you looking for me? You should find your boyfriend. Besides, you’ll be away from him to shoot the film soon. Why not take this opportunity to cherish each other?”
As a result, Maria’s voice on the other end sounded extremely dejected. “Don’t mention it, he’s gone on a business trip.”
Maria had already arranged a date with Kim for the evening, but Kim suddenly received a notification from the hospital, requiring him to go on a business trip, which made Maria instantly upset.
“I thought I would be the first person you thought of.”
“Jane, are you saying that you’re not satisfying even this little wish of mine?” Maria added a bit of a spoiled tone. “Please, Jane, and I know of a very good bar. The resident singer there is particularly handsome.”
Jane raised an eyebrow. “Are you trying to trend on social media, Maria?”
“Jane, please pity me. I’m about to go into seclusion in the mountains for three months.”
Finally, under Maria’s persistent persuasion, Jane reluctantly agreed.
Lately, Patrick had been busy with the company’s affairs, sometimes coming home very late. Otherwise, Jane wouldn’t have agreed to go to the bar with Maria.
Maria found a classy bar with a great ambiance that perfectly suited Jane’s taste. The two of them found a seat and listened to the music in silence.
Seeing Maria return with a drink in hand, Jane propped her chin and looked at her. “Are you familiar with the owner of this bar?”
The bar’s owner was a very beautiful woman, exuding elegance in every move.
“Well, I’ve known the bar owner for a long time, even before I entered the entertainment industry,” Maria nodded. She remembered that back then, she had encountered a rainy day and was originally seeking shelter. But the rain never stopped, so the bar owner gave her an umbrella.
After that, Maria often frequented this bar.
“I didn’t expect you to have such a rich social life. I thought you only knew how to find food,” Jane teased.
Upon hearing this, Maria puffed up her cheeks. “Although I’m a foodie, it doesn’t mean I’m constantly eating, you know?”
As she spoke, Maria sat down and looked around the palace, letting out a sigh. “What a shame, the lead singer isn’t here today.”
“Maria, you’re a ‘married’ woman, be careful with your words,” Jane squinted at Maria.
“What’s wrong with being ‘married’? Everyone has a desire to look beautiful. Don’t you also ogle at the handsome men coming and going in the company every day?” Maria huffed.
Jane couldn’t be bothered to argue with her.
Just then, a soft female voice gently reached their ears, immediately capturing Jane’s attention.
She turned her head and saw that the resident singer. Holding a guitar, she softly hummed before stepping up to the microphone.
It was a song Jane hadn’t heard before, but the first line directly captivated her heart.
However, the young girl seemed a bit nervous, never daring to raise her head, only staring at her own feet.
After quietly listening to her song, Jane still felt unsatisfied.
But the girl had already picked up her guitar and was preparing to leave. Jane quickly walked up to her.
“Hello,” Jane smiled at the girl in front of her.
Startled by being approached so suddenly, April took a few steps back and looked up at Jane.
“Hi, uh… hello,” her voice was weak, unsure why such a beautiful person was talking to her.
Jane sensed the girl’s uneasiness and quickly reassured her, “Don’t be nervous. I just wanted to ask if the song you just performed was your original creation?”
Upon hearing this, April’s eyes brightened slightly. She nodded vigorously towards Jane and smiled shyly, “Yes, that song is my original creation.”
Jane pursed her lips and sincerely exclaimed, “It’s really beautiful.”
Encouraged by the praise, April’s cheeks blushed slightly, and she nodded towards Jane, saying, “Thank you.”
“Do you work at this bar?” Jane curiously asked.
“No,” the girl shook her head, “I just occasionally sing here.”
Jane’s heart leaped with joy. She spoke very seriously, “Have you ever considered pursuing a professional career?”
Jane genuinely wanted to sign this young girl to her own company.
Such talent and voice were truly heaven-sent.
But this gem had gone unnoticed by anyone else, which made Jane feel regretful.
Completely caught off guard by Jane’s question, April stood there stunned. However, Jane didn’t hesitate and took out her business card from her bag, handing it to April.
“If you have such thoughts, you can come to Star Entertainment and look for me.”
Jane pursed her lips. Star Entertainment’s reputation was known by almost everyone. If others found out, they would be pleasantly surprised. However, to Jane’s surprise, the girl’s expression suddenly turned sour, and even the smile she had directed at Jane diminished.
“I won’t sell my songs to you!”
With that statement, the young girl left directly, leaving Jane puzzled and trying to catch up.
“Wait, what did you mean by that?” Jane asked.
Sell songs? Jane couldn’t help but feel confused by what she heard.