Chapter 242 - Shen Yan's Request

Seeing Lu Xiaoman regain some of her previous optimism and confidence, Ye Fan took the opportunity to smile and say, “It’s rare to come across something to be happy about.

Let’s have dinner together tonight and celebrate properly.”

“This…” Lu Xiaoman hesitated.

She now held great doubt about her luck, and successfully applying for the position of martial arts school general manager was clearly a stroke of good fortune.

So, despite Shi Sheng readily agreeing to let her take the position of general manager, her heart was still filled with trepidation.

Before the formal signing of the contract, she feared that the next moment might bring about a turn of events, with Shi Sheng changing his mind.

“Let’s wait until the contract is officially signed to celebrate, okay?”

When Ye Fan saw the look of worry and insecurity on Lu Xiaoman’s pretty face, his heart was filled with pity.

Returning to Emma Group, Lu Xiaoman immediately drafted a resignation letter and submitted it to the HR manager, Cao Guoqiang, to apply for resignation.

In the backyard of Yan Yusong’s mansion, Shen Yan discussed some musical issues for the concert with her mentor, Yan Yusong.

After the discussion, Shen Yan couldn’t help but mention to Yan Yusong the charity auction party held at Yun Qi some time ago, where she and Ye Fan sang “Love’s Devotion” together.

“Ye Fan has an exceptional musical talent, but it really is a pity that he does not wish to pursue a musical career,” Shen Yan remarked with a wistful sigh.

Yan Yusong nodded and let out a sigh of regret.

Being a renowned teacher, he naturally cherished raw talent and seeing a gem like Ye Fan endowed with extraordinary gifts, he was eager to immediately take Ye Fan as a student, then impart all his knowledge, and cultivate him into an international superstar — thus satisfying his desire to teach and also reaping enormous fame and fortune.

Shen Yan said, “Ye Fan may not be interested in music because he hasn’t truly experienced its charm yet.”

“Not experienced the charm of music?” Yan Yusong mused, when suddenly a stroke of inspiration flashed across his mind.

“Right!” he suddenly slapped his thigh, becoming excited, “Hahaha, I’ve got an idea!

Hahaha…”

Startled by his outburst, Shen Yan calmed down momentarily before asking, “Teacher, what’s the idea?”

“It’s the way to get Ye Fan onto the musical path,” said Yan Yusong excitedly.

“You’re right; Ye Fan probably hasn’t felt the charm of music.

Yanyan, I need your cooperation for a method.”

“Teacher, please say,” Shen Yan responded immediately.

Yan Yusong smiled and said, “Isn’t your concert being held next Saturday night?

Why not invite Ye Fan to be your special guest performer and let him experience the luxury of the stage, the attention, listening, and cheers of thousands — the magic of their power.

I believe he’ll definitely like the feeling.

As long as he likes it, we won’t worry about him not pursuing music.”

“Great idea!” Shen Yan exclaimed with bright eyes.

However, the next moment, she expressed her regret, “Actually, I have invited Ye Fan to be a guest performer at my concert, but he outright refused.”

“Refused?” Yan Yusong said dejectedly.

Nevertheless, he wasn’t willing to give up and asked, “What did he say exactly?”

“He called me, and over the phone, I asked him to be my performing guest, but he said he didn’t think his skills were good enough and declined to sing,” said Shen Yan.

After hearing this, Yan Yusong immediately laughed and said, “If you approach him that way, he’s sure to refuse.

But if you sincerely invite him, face to face, the situation will be different.”

After a pause, he asked, “Yanyan, do you really want Ye Fan to be your performing guest?

If you’re worried his lack of fame and insufficient skill might ruin the concert, then forget it.

After all, we must not destroy a concert you’ve prepared so meticulously for so long just because of him.”

“Of course I’d be happy to,” Shen Yan said with a smile, “If he’s willing to be my singing guest, I also plan to sing a duet with him.”

Before the duet of “Love’s Devotion,” she had had some reservations, but after singing “Love’s Devotion” with Ye Fan, at Yan Yusong’s suggestion, she was very much hoping that Ye Fan would be her singing guest.

She believed that Ye Fan would definitely surprise her fans.

Seeing Shen Yan speak so sincerely, Yan Yusong felt relieved, knowing that he wasn’t imposing on her.

He thought for a moment and said with a smile, “As it happens, I have a very high-quality new song on hand, and it suits Ye Fan’s voice perfectly.

If he really agrees to be your singing guest, I’ll give him this song to perform.”

“Yanyan, call Ye Fan today and arrange a meeting.

Invite him in person to be your singing guest,” Yan Yusong said.

“Okay.

I’ll call him right now,” Shen Yan replied, taking out her mobile phone from her handbag, searching for Ye Fan’s number, and dialing.

Meanwhile, Ye Fan was idling away in his office.

With Emma Group’s stock price plummeting and Emma Biomedical Co., Ltd., which had just been established, on the verge of collapse, rumors were spreading that Emma Group was partnering with Jiangtong Group to set up a new jointly-owned biopharmaceutical company, and Emma Biomedical Co., Ltd.

would be dissolved and merged into the new joint venture.

So, Hu Jing had already put all recruitment on hold.

And so Ye Fan had even less to do.

Around eleven o’clock, Ye Fan suddenly received a call.

It was from Shen Yan.

“Hehe, Shen Yan,” Ye Fan said with a smile.

An ethereal giggling sound came from the phone, “Heehee, Ye Fan, bet you didn’t expect me to call, did you?”

“Um, it’s a bit of a surprise,” Ye Fan laughed.

Shen Yan chuckled and said, “We exchanged contact information, and you only called me once afterwards, then never again.

I had no choice but to set aside a girl’s modesty, call you up, have a chat, so you don’t completely forget about this friend.”

“Hehe, sorry.

I thought you were busy preparing for your concert, so I’ve been wanting to call you, but I was afraid of disturbing your work,” Ye Fan said.

Shen Yan replied, “The preparations have indeed been tight recently, I feel like I’m almost out of breath.

Ye Fan, I have something I want to discuss with you face to face; by rights, I should come to you, but I really don’t have the time right now…”

“I understand.

Where are you?

I’ll come to you, I’m idle anyway,” Ye Fan said immediately.

Not to mention that Shen Yan was beautiful and her singing was even lovelier, which held a certain attraction for him, but just for the unexpected friendship gains, she had given him face twice, which was enough for him to cherish Shen Yan as a friend.

When it came to friends, he was always generous and sincere.

So, he was more than willing to step out for Shen Yan’s call.

“Heehee, thank you,” Shen Yan giggled.

“I’m at Teacher Yan’s house now, could you please come over?”

“Alright.

Leaving now,” Ye Fan laughed.

After hanging up, Ye Fan returned to the office, shut down the computer, and told Hu Jing that he was going out.

Hu Jing immediately nodded her approval; after all, even she wasn’t working anymore, and it was past eleven.

And so, Ye Fan left the office and drove to Yan Yusong’s home.