Finally escaping the encirclement of junior students, Gu Xingyi breathed a sigh of relief, experiencing for the first time the troubles of fame.

Fortunately, these students had professional ethics and did not publicize things excessively. Otherwise, Gu Xingyi couldn’t imagine what the situation would be like.

As the two walked out of the school, Chen Feng chuckled.

“Lao Gu, look, ever since you arrived, the quality of voice actors we've recruited has improved, and with you checking things, I feel even more reassured!”

Gu Xingyi glanced at him, noncommittal.

The reasoning was correct, but why did he feel the urge to punch Chen Feng whenever he saw that smug face?

“Now that all the voice actors and staff have gathered, the rest of the professional stuff is up to you, Fengzi. How about it? Are you confident?”

Gu Xingyi didn't dwell on the previous topic and instead asked a different question.

Chen Feng paused briefly, then a confident smile appeared on his face. He nodded seriously.

“Of course! Lao Gu, I might be clueless when it comes to relationships, but I'm a pro in this field! Just you wait and see!”

As Chen Feng spoke, he mentally calculated the timing. He intended to finish producing this anime in time to compete directly with Wang Jun's release. He wasn’t the kind of fool who would let bygones be bygones!

Gu Xingyi smiled quietly, saying nothing. He trusted Chen Feng would handle the rest well.

The two walked side by side toward the parking lot. After a while, Gu Xingyi suddenly stopped and looked ahead.

At some point, a crowd of students had gathered nearby. From within the crowd, familiar music drifted through the air.

The music was very familiar—it was the first song Gu Xingyi had performed here, "A Lifetime with You".

“Let’s go take a look.”

Gu Xingyi’s eyes lit up. It was the first time he'd heard his own song performed on the street, and curiosity took hold of him.

Chen Feng nodded, and the two quickly approached the crowd. Squeezing their way inside, they saw two young men surrounded by onlookers. One was playing the guitar and singing "A Lifetime with You" passionately, while the other stood nearby interacting with the audience.

These two were obviously not students from this university. They looked slightly older, their appearances weren’t particularly remarkable, and their clothes, faded from repeated washing, appeared old but neat. Nearby was their luggage stacked neatly.

Gu Xingyi closed his eyes and listened carefully. This young man's singing was excellent, perhaps even better than his own rendition, pleasantly surprising him.

This guy was definitely talented!

Indeed, no matter which world, there were always outstanding singers whose talents remained unrecognized. After all, not everyone was a songwriter, and without someone to compose songs, or to promote and build hype, many such people could only wander around street corners or perform in bars, hoping to be spotted by talent scouts.

When the young man finished his song, they briefly adjusted their equipment and started performing another song together.

It was a rap song that Gu Xingyi had never heard before. One of them rapidly rapped while the other joined in during the chorus. Their coordination was flawless, and they completely energized the atmosphere.

The students around waved their hands and swayed their bodies to the rhythm, whistles of appreciation ringing out from time to time.

The vitality of youth was vividly showcased at this moment.

Even Gu Xingyi found himself nodding along unconsciously. Though this rap might just be average, it was certainly far better than the temporary nonsense he'd heard when he first arrived!

From their performance, it was clear these two were genuinely talented singers, likely experienced in performing in front of crowds. Their stage presence was outstanding, causing Gu Xingyi to consider recruiting them.

He wasn't joking when he said he was going to establish an entertainment company. Right now, he was truly in need of talents!

As another song ended, Gu Xingyi only hesitated briefly before decisively stepping forward.

"Hello, excuse me for interrupting. May I ask if you two would be interested in joining an entertainment company?"

Having made up his mind, Gu Xingyi didn't beat around the bush and directly asked the question.

The two young men were visibly stunned. Then, huge expressions of delight broke out simultaneously on their faces, and one of them even trembled slightly while holding the microphone.

"Are…are you a talent scout?"

Gu Xingyi felt slightly awkward but fortunately was wearing a mask, hiding it from view.

"I'm not. But I'm preparing to start an entertainment company, and I'm short on people right now. I wonder if you'd be interested?"

Hearing this, the duo's excitement faded instantly, their expressions dropping as if they'd suddenly fallen from heaven into hell.

What the heck! The company hadn't even been established yet! Recruiting people now—wasn't this likely some shady shell company?

The surrounding students didn't know what was happening. They just looked curiously towards the scene. Some were already showing impatience due to Gu Xingyi's sudden interruption disrupting the lively atmosphere.

"I'm sorry, we're not famous or anything, but we still hope to find a more established company. Sorry."

One of the two replied with an apologetic smile, declining Gu Xingyi's offer.

Before Gu Xingyi could speak further, Chen Feng quickly jumped in, winking rapidly at the pair.

"Hehe, are you guys sure you don’t recognize who you're speaking to right now?"

Seeing Chen Feng like this, the two appeared confused. They scrutinized Gu Xingyi carefully again, frowning. This figure—why did it look more and more familiar?

Gu Xingyi himself gave a bitter smile. Indeed, as someone whose company wasn't even established yet, appearing in public wearing a mask and baseball cap—anyone would refuse him under these circumstances.

"Don't rush to refuse. Let me introduce myself first. My name is Gu Xingyi. I'm the creator of the song you just sang, 'A Lifetime with You'."

Upon hearing this, the two froze once more.

Their mood was like riding a roller coaster, rising high, plunging low, and now abruptly soaring again.

Their eyes widened further, staring blankly at the familiar figure in front of them.

Gu Xingyi???

Gu Xingyi!!! Their idol!!!

The two had fantasized countless times: if one day Gu Xingyi wrote a song for them, they'd have no regrets even if they died!

This was a special bond good singers felt towards outstanding songwriters. Every singer hoped for a great song; the relationship between a singer and songwriter was like that of a fine horse and a talented scout—good horses were common, but true scouts rare!

"You…you…you... Are you really Gu Xingyi? That Gu Xingyi whose creations by Xingyao are guaranteed masterpieces?"

"Yes!"

Gu Xingyi gave a firm answer.

The two stared dumbly again, then exchanged a sudden glance.

Immediately afterward, under Gu Xingyi's stunned gaze, they grabbed their luggage from the ground, flanking him on both sides, and dragged him out.

"We'll join! We'll join! Quick, let's go! There are too many people here!"

Their actions resembled two kidnappers holding Gu Xingyi hostage, afraid he'd disappear the moment they weren't paying attention!