796 Flood of Inspiration (1/2)
”Then it's a yes?” Tang Yiyi asked.
Iris wanted to say yes so badly but couldn't. She sighed and with a heavy heart, she said, ”It's one of my biggest dreams to have my own solo concert in a big venue but…I'll have to say no this time. I'm sorry, Elder Sister Yiyi. I can't prepare for a concert right now or even next year. Maybe in two or three years.”
”What?!” Tang Yiyi was shocked by her answer. ”Iris, why? Your popularity this year is on a great momentum. You're on fire! This is the perfect time to strike while the iron is hot! Tell me why you're rejecting this amazing offer.”
”I'm not rejecting it, just delaying it for two or three years. Believe me, Elder Sister Yiyi. I want this much more than you do but I just can't do it right now.”
Tang Yiyi was silent. Then she said, ”I know very well that you have great ambition for your career. I've seen how hard you work. As a matter of fact, you have one of the best work ethics in the industry that I've ever witnessed. That's why I don't understand why you're suddenly withdrawing from all these amazing career opportunities knocking at your door right now. You're not telling me something, Iris.”
Iris' heart jumped but she didn't reply.
”I'm your manager. You have to tell me if something happens to you that makes you unable to work. Remember that I have your best interests. If you just talk to me about whatever you're going through right now, I'm sure we'll figure something out.”
Iris sighed. Although she felt bad for not telling her manager about her pregnancy, it was a decision she made with Jin Liwei. Career was her number one focus before meeting him. But now, their family had become her top priority. She wanted her own solo concert and felt a little twinge in her heart for letting this opportunity pass her by for now, but she would never put her babies at risk for it.
”I'm sorry, Elder Sister Yiyi,” she said, sighing again. ”I can't tell you anything right now, but I promise that I will soon.”
”Fine. If that's what you want. I can never persuade you once you set your mind on something. You even regularly butt heads with Mr. JJ who's well-known for being one of the worst hotheads in the music industry and not lose against him. I can't win against you.”
Iris could only smile at that.
”So what are your plans now, then?” Tang Yiyi asked. ”You made me wipe almost your entire schedule. The higher-ups are not going to like it, especially since they reserved so many resources for you next year.”
”I'll focus on making music,” Iris said. ”Especially on my collab with Teacher Enrique.”
”Oh, right! All of us are very excited about your collab with Mr. Legendary Hitmaker Enrique Valdez. The higher-ups at Bright Summit are especially eager about it. How's that coming along?”
”Actually, I'm feeling very inspired. I was able to compose some new music during my free time but they're not suited for the collab. Therefore, I just discussed with Mr. JJ on the phone yesterday about whether I should give them to other artists to sing and just be credited as the songwriter.”