29 Explosion Exper (1/2)

Mark stares at you for ruining the mood.

The lyric you have devised with the help from the System is almost perfect. It is only lacking because of your songwriting skill.

However, when your lyric is being sung by a person with S-rank vocal and singing skill, it has reached the realm of unfathomable.

It is doubtful that there is anyone in this era could match it.

”Huh? Why do you need 50 bucks?”

Mark asks after getting over his dismay.

”To pay an angel for an hour of her time. She is not free, you know. And I only have 32 bucks left on me right now. I need that for dinner, or you would have me going hungry tonight?”

You answer with a sheepish smile.

Mark lets out a prolonged sigh. He reluctantly gives you the money, which you will give to Mr. Kearns and his wife later. They are standing at the back of the room, watching their young daughter through the glass window alongside with their other children.

It is unfortunate that none of their other children catches your eyes. You have checked their skillsets, and there is nothing that stand out.

”Ah, there is also half an hour left. Have her redo a few times, so you have something to choose from when we add background music.”

You suggest.

Mark continues to record several more version of the songs in the next half an hour, with you listening in and immersing yourself in the harmonic melody.

You feel that the latter versions of the song are much better since Christina becomes more and more adept at the rhythm. She also sings the song off by heart, as she memorized it fully.

Christina is very talented in music naturally.

When the recording finishes, you take off the headphone with a satisfied grin. Your lifeforce was well spent. You only boosted her skills for a little bit more than an hour, but that is enough.

Mark is also incredible satisfied. He has never heard such a beautiful song before, and he had heard so many already.

”Alright, you win. I will join your team and help you out with your movie, but I want double pay and I don't want any dumbass executives telling me how to do my job.”

Mark accepts his defeat. He recalls what happened with Britney Spears as well. With just some words from you, she ascended into an angel with a lovely voice.

”I guarantee the double pay, but I don't know about some dumbass. You know how it is in this kind of industry.”

Mark nods in understanding, since the music industry is the somewhat the same as the film industry.

Working as a grunt, one must deal with an evil overlord.

Mark puts that thought at the back of his mind.

”If this song is in store, I think it will top the billboard without any problem. It is one of the… no… the best song I have heard ever. Man, I didn't know you are such a good songwriter. If you can produce several more like this, you will be famous.”

”We will be famous.”

You correct.

”Look, I want you to be onboard with this 100 percent and take the helm when needed. I might write great songs and have good eyes for talented singers, but I am not a musician, not really. I don't have any experience or qualification in this area.”

You tell your friend clearly and let him think on it.

You get off your seat and allow Christina out of the live recording room.

”Can I please continue singing this song? I really, really love it.”

Christina asks politely.

”Yes, you can.”

You give her a smile and nod. There is no harm in letting her sing it, but with her vocal and singing skill returning to normal level, she will not be able to replicate the recorded version, not without years and years of hard work.

A decade to be exact.

Getting to S-Rank from A-Rank doesn't happen overnight, and that is just her vocal. Her singing needs a lot more work.

You know that she will realize that sooner or later, and she will come crawling back to you just to sing like just now. Give people a bit of fame, and they will crave it.

It is a little devious, some may say.