Face to Face

"Good day, ladies. How may I assist you?" A professional young woman dressed impeccably in office attire greeted Miaoyi and Qiuying with a warm smile. Her eyes widened in surprise and admiration as she took in their appearance.

Both Qiuying and Miaoyi possessed an undeniable air of elegance, and Miaoyi had become accustomed to the reactions they elicited from people, including the office lady.

"We're here for a contract signing as a producer and singer," Qiuying explained, gesturing towards Miaoyi, examining various equipment at the display booth. "We have a scheduled appointment. Could you please check?"

"An appointment?" The office lady was momentarily taken aback. She reached into her chest pocket and retrieved a small tablet, carefully scanning the screen and searching through the files. A glimmer of astonishment appeared in her eyes as she looked at Qiuying, unable to conceal her disbelief. "You... are you TMY? And is she Jing Qiuhua?"

Indeed, upon checking the appointment list, the office lady found only two names for the day: TMY and Jing Qiuhua. Therefore, when the duo mentioned having an appointment, it could only be about TMY.

Working at East Records, a prestigious electronic music label, the office lady made it a point to stay informed about the latest happenings in the electronic music scene. She was well aware of TMY, the hottest emerging producer of the moment.

However, she couldn't help but question her senses...

The two girls standing before her seemed so young! They didn't appear old enough even to drive. In fact, the smaller one looked like she could be in middle school!

They didn't fit the image of producers in her mind...

"Oh no, I'm not TMY," Qiuying quickly clarified, dispelling any doubts.

Her denial momentarily left the office lady at a loss for words. But before she could gather her thoughts, Qiuying pointed towards Miaoyi beside her and continued, "I'm not TMY. She is TMY, and I'm her singer, Jing Qiuhua."

"..."

This new revelation startled the office lady even more than the previous one had. It was widely known that TMY was a teenager, but most assumed she was at least 18 or older.

Naturally, the lady had assumed that the older and seemingly more experienced one, whom she could believe was 18, was TMY, while the younger one was Jing Qiuhua.

But now, this young child was the renowned TMY? The one who had caused a stir at the company a few days ago and was being signed today?

Why did the situation feel somewhat out of place? The office lady couldn't help but wonder.

Both girls standing before her exuded elegance and breathtaking beauty, with a gentle aura; neither fit the image of a DJ commanding the crowd from the stage.

Especially the younger one...

Before the astonished office lady could voice her thoughts, Qiuying called Miaoyi over from the display booth, saying, "Miaoyi, come here. Stop browsing!"

"Ugh, fine. I'm coming. Can we continue looking later?" Miaoyi reluctantly responded, tearing her gaze away from the booth and joining Qiuying.

Meanwhile, the office lady finally had the opportunity to observe Miaoyi up close and couldn't tear her eyes away. Her gaze shimmered with fascination, and she involuntarily exclaimed, "You're so cute!"

Her tone held an undeniable sense of astonishment.

In this era of information overload, where aesthetic standards were constantly evolving and redefining, people worldwide were exposed to various forms of beauty and unconventional appearances. From conventional beauty to pushing the boundaries of unorthodox looks, from plump individuals to slender figures, from Cai Xukun to Azusagakuyuki...

Countless variations exist on the internet and in people's daily lives.

As an employee of East Records, China's largest electronic music label, the office lady had undoubtedly encountered her fair share of beautiful women. She had almost become desensitized to it.

Qiuying represented a more conventional beauty, so the office lady was accustomed to it. Therefore, An Qiuying elicited no reaction from her, at least none that could be seen. However, Miaoyi was different.

Miaoyi was undeniably pleasing to the eye, but her beauty was unlike anything the office lady had seen in an artist of this calibre, or any artist or model, for that matter. It possessed a quality that attracted most mothers to their children and most children to their pets.

As the office lady's gaze fell upon Tang Miaoyi's lovely face, she realized the only word to describe her was "cute."

Her flowing hair was long and silky, every strand perfectly in place, gracefully cascading down her back like a waterfall. Her large, round eyes, fashion sense, flawless and smooth skin, and petite proportions all contributed to a picture of utmost cuteness...

Though the office lady had caught a glimpse of Miaoyi at the booth earlier, she couldn't fully appreciate her appearance until now. She was left speechless, with only a few words echoing in her mind: adorable, incredibly captivating, mesmerizingly cute... Is she a fairy?

"Can... Can I hug you?" the office lady couldn't help but ask.

"It should be okay," Qiuying blinked, glancing at the office lady and then at Miaoyi.

"No way!! Absolutely not!!" Miaoyi, resembling a startled little cat, instantly bristled, wearing a guarded expression of reluctance, and stared at the office lady in disbelief.

"Alright then..." the office lady sighed with regret. "But I never expected that TMY would be such a young girl."

Although the office lady's wish went unfulfilled, she eventually escorted Miaoyi and Qiuying to meet with the executives.

Leaving the lobby behind, they rode the elevator, ascending over thirty floors until they reached a solid wooden door marked 'Chairman's Office.'

Reluctantly bidding them farewell, the office lady left, and Qiuying began feeling nervous. However, Miaoyi, brimming with confidence, knocked on the door and pushed it open.

Upon entering, Miaoyi laid eyes on several individuals seated on the office's couch, engrossed in conversation while enjoying tea.

None of their faces were familiar; they were all strangers, a mix of men and women.

As soon as Miaoyi and Qiuying stepped in, all conversations abruptly ceased.

It was as though everyone had turned their attention towards Miaoyi and was left momentarily speechless.

"Are you... TMY and Jing Qiuhua?" A middle-aged man, casually dressed and occupying the main seat, quickly regained his composure and cleared his throat, posing the question.

"Yes," Miaoyi nodded.

"TMY, please come forward." A younger man, likely in his twenties, smiled and waved. "We've had numerous interactions online. I'm Yun Jie, the catalogue review manager at Light Cloud Music. We've chatted before."

Indeed, among these individuals was Yun Jie from Light Cloud, the one who had discovered and introduced TMY to the company as a promising newcomer.

Of course, the current Yun Jie was no longer the fresh graduate who had just joined Light Cloud. He had reached a point in his career where he could comfortably sit in such an office and converse with influential figures without feeling overwhelmed.

"So, this is TMY. It's a pleasure to meet you finally."

"I'm delighted to see you in person at last."

"TMY... such a young talent."

"I'm impressed by the younger generation. Although we were informed of the meeting with TMY today, it still amazes me."

"Hello, I'm Su Ye."

The others quickly reacted, extending greetings to Miaoyi and Qiuying, their eyes fixed on the two of them.

Taking a moment to survey the people seated in the office, Tang Miaoyi recalled having some knowledge of Yun Jie. They had exchanged messages online, although most of their communication had been mediated by Yang He. On several occasions, Yun Jie had handled matters on her behalf.

"Allow me to introduce myself. I'm the one who spoke with you on the phone previously. We've been eagerly anticipating your arrival, Sensei," the middle-aged man seated at the center spoke with a carefree smile, devoid of the typical demeanour expected from a boss. It turned out to be East himself, delighted to finally see Miaoyi in person.

Apart from Yun Jie, the other individuals in the office were high-ranking officials from East Records. They had gathered there specifically to meet Miaoyi. When they mentioned waiting a long time, it was not without reason.

"Hello, everyone. I apologize for the delay. I'm sorry," Miaoyi expressed her humility. Observing the situation, she smiled, nodded politely, and gestured for Qiuying to join her. "Thank you for your patience."

"It's alright, Sensei. If anything, we should have waited longer!"

"Hahaha, today I finally get to witness the real deal. It's a delightful surprise."

"She certainly speaks more than the photos!"

The high-ranking officials at East Records had eagerly anticipated her arrival, like a tightly compressed spring ready to be released. They had even approached Yun Jie, who happened to be on a business trip in the capital and had become a rising star in the catalogue review department, seeking various information and details about TMY and requesting him to represent Light Cloud during this deal.

However, all the high-ranking officials at East Records had received were Yun Jie's effusive praises about TMY. He had described her appearance in the photo he had seen when she signed with Light Cloud as mesmerizingly perfect.

He had sung her praises to the heavens.

But would the high-ranking officials at East Records easily believe something they hadn't witnessed with their own eyes? No, they were skeptical.

One could describe TMY's appearance in a single phrase: "radiantly captivating."

But to East himself, she exuded an entirely different radiance.

The other high-ranking officials had only seen TMY's external appearance. Still, the person who had spoken to her over the phone knew how astonishing this seemingly youthful and innocent girl was!

Within a span of two hours, his entire perspective on electronic music had been shattered. Immediately after their conversation, he tested her ideas and accidentally created the beginnings of what could potentially be his best song yet!

The phrase "Hidden Dragon" came to mind.

Thus, when it came to this producer, he was firmly resolved to have her on board. In just a few hours of discussion and having witnessed her worth firsthand, he could only imagine the impact a person like her would have on his company's future.

He envisioned it as a daring gamble!

A gamble on TMY!

It was a high-stakes wager. If he lost, he could potentially lose billions.

But if he won... the electronic music scene has remained unchanged for too long. Contemplating the situation, he felt it was time to inject some life into this static pond.

One particular sentence TMY had uttered during their phone conversation lingered in his mind. She had said, "Electronic music has become stagnant. It hasn't evolved. It's still stuck in the same place it was ten years ago."

He was determined to change that.