Chapter 13(Redone)

Shen Yue walked over to the guitar case and opened it with great care before gently handling the instrument properly and then proceeded to adjust the strings.

As the two listened to Shen Yue tune the instrument at first it was unpleasant and nonsynchronous with the other strings but as a few minutes went by there was a nice pleasant and sharp sound that was present as he went up and down with a few simple chord progressions.

"I haven't heard a sound like this before, what about you?" Asked Peng Ju

"Neither have I, though I heard something similar to this and it's called the Guqin but the chords sound different. Maybe something can come of this?" Lian Hou said back.

Both Lian Hou and Peng Ju did not hold back their remarks, earlier while they were communicating in the hallways although they did not speak with their mouth it was obvious they were having a discussion due to the frequent eye contact they kept having to send messages to each other.

"Now I will perform a short piece I had thought of in my spare time." Shen Yue spoke out loud to them before thinking to himself

~"It's time to blow them away, I'm sorry my predecessors but this is necessary for the greater good I will find some way to give credit.."~ Thought Shen Yue as he began playing The court of the Crimson King on his guitar and despite it being an acoustic version it sounded pleasant to his ears as he slowly sang the song.

"The rusted chains of prison moons

Are shattered by the sun.

I walk a road, horizons change

The tournament's begun.

The purple piper plays his tune,

The choir softly sing;

Three lullabies in an ancient tongue,

For the court of the crimson king."

At first Lian hou and Peng Ju were solely listening to the song but as Shen Yue sang the lyrics and performed they started to dance and "Rock" together with the music.

They couldn't help it; this was something new and exciting they had never heard before and, at that point sold on the idea of producing and distributing Shen Yue's designs if more music like this could be made. They just needed to market towards a younger audience.

"Shen Yue sir, what a good Crimson King!" Both Peng Ju and Shen Yue said at once. Peng Jun and Lian Hou were both satisfied and had more confidence in Shen Yue and as the song came to a close they had came to a discussion they were now conquered in their hearts.

Thanks to Shen Yue's music from his home earth, and his skill in general matters from the designs, to the encounter earlier and now the performance so now they are ready to serve him fully heartily after hearing the music.

Shen Yue held a neutral gaze as he strung his guitar strings waiting for an answer from the two craftsmen which would be his way into eventually gaining more craftsmen for his other projects.

"A stunning performance." Said Lian Hou with a respectful bow and joyful tone.

"Young master, it was splendid! What do you call the song?" Peng Ju asked

"I call it The Court Of The Crimson King, I plan on selling similar instruments to this one but I would like to keep the other one only for me so in exchange for the rights to produce and sell this on my behalf I will take 60% of what is made and the guild can keep the rest" Spoke Shen Yue

~"Despite my backing, they won't take this deal of 60% unless I get my new family involved. At this stage I do not wish to be overly indebted and forced to hand over my earnings so next should be a few negotiations and I can get a satisfying rate with maybe a few benefits.

I am not yet qualified, to take the whole pie so I must share my food with others, but this is only temporary."~ Thought Shen Yue in his mind.

"Although we are willing to serve you only getting a 40% cut is too much unless he gets his entire family involved despite his backing we are not permitted. But with his young age, I can tell he must be inexperienced" Peng Ju and Lian Hou thought for a bit before speaking up.

"Young master, we will relay your message to the higher ups but there is an issue." Peng Ju said in a practiced worried tone.

Shen Yue placed a fake frown on his face and was glad he was getting better at acting and after a short but clearly unhappy pause, he asked his question.

"What's the issue?" Shen Yue asked Lian Hou.

"The higher-ups are very demanding when it comes to their partners, we have little influence to push this exact deal. Unless the young master receives some timely assistance from his neighbors." Spoke Lian Hou tip-toeing on the matter, something that Shen Yue viewed as a waste of time on the receiving end.

But he understood the importance of the social context and recognized they just became his subordinates so speaking bluntly in their point of view can get them punished now that they pledged their allegiance socially by supporting the deal.

"What if I include some personally written songs and the right to advertise this product with my name in the common districts?" Shen Yue asked with a slight but visible frown.

"We still won't be able to push for much young master." Responded Peng Ju as he awaited Shen Yue's words.

"Fine, just take the deal with you and I will deal with it later." Shen Yue commanded with none of the typical Xianxia or Wuxia young master shenanigans and turned his back to them. This was a mistake on this part as if he did they would have been slightly more attentive to keeping this potential profit in Shen Yue's hands.

"It will be done, my lord." Peng Ju and Lian Hou both said before leaving the compound quietly and without any trouble or scruples

The moon was a full one that night...