Marriage Concerto (Small Thing Called Love) Chapter 47

Translator: Diana

Chapter 47: Tonight's physical training will be increased by half an hour

At that moment, Qiao Yichen was rather preoccupied.

Aside from preparing Ding Meng's new alb.u.m, Qiao Yichen also had to deal with the influx of recording studio appointments which he had pushed back due to the previous concert.

Even though the work was endless, the sound technician could clearly detect that Qiao Yichen's mood had recently been great . It could even be seen from his att.i.tude toward the singers in the recording studio.

Even though his requirements were as strict as ever, he could actually be described as amiable when compared to the past.

"Stop. Your high notes are still shaky. Pay attention to how you control your breathing."

… See! Just like that. If it was before, he definitely would have said, "Why are your high notes shaking? If you can't control your high notes, don't come back until you've learned how!"

The sound technician wiped his face. The sour stink of love in the air was so dense that he could no longer avoid it.

This was also the first time that the singer inside the recording booth had worked with Qiao Yichen. Originally, he suffered nightmares for two nights in a row because he was going to work with Qiao Yichen. However, he discovered after arriving that the rumors had been too scary! They had actually painted Great Producer Qiao to be like some sort of demon!

Those people who said that he always abused singers until they cried must have all been jealous. He was clearly a very amiable person!

He decided to post his experience on Weibo when he went home that night to help Qiao Yichen set the record straight. ╭(╯^╰)╮

At that very moment, Qiao Yichen sensed his cell phone vibrate. He took out his cell phone and noticed that Ding Meng had sent him a text.

Qiao Yichen's eyebrows wrinkled.

It was very normal for everyone to go out and eat together after wrapping up a project. However, this group also included Gu Xin, which didn't sit well with him at all.

"Is Gu Xin going too?" He replied.

Wife: … Gu Xin is the male lead, of course he's going orz

Qiao Yichen frowned. No matter how much it bothered him, he didn't have a reason to not let her go, "Don't drink, don't eat spicy food, and come home early."

Wife: Okie dokes~

When Qiao Yichen put away his cell phone, the high notes of the singer inside the recording booth were still shaking. Qiao Yichen stopped him again, "You don't need to come tomorrow. Don't bother coming back until you've learned how to control your breath."

Singer, "…"

Motherf*cker, it's not that Qiao dada likes yelling at singers. He was just mentally ill. QAQ

The eyebrows of the sound technician sitting off to the side couldn't help but twitch. Was this was… the prelude of a break up?

Romance was really too unreliable.

When the manager waiting outside saw his dejected artist come out, the manager ran over to inquire, "What happened? Did it not go well?"

The singer responded despondently, "I've been exiled by Qiao dada. He said that I shouldn't bother coming back before I can control my breathing."

The manager stared blankly for a moment. Truth be told, Qiao Yichen's way of handling things really didn't spare any feelings, but everyone understood his temperament and knew that he wasn't deliberately making things difficult for anyone in particular. The manager looked over at the singer and asked, "Do you know why everyone keeps seeking Qiao Yichen as a producer even though they all know that he's so difficult to satisfy?"

The singer knew. It was because Qiao Yichen's songs were quality a.s.sured. This wasn't an exaggeration. After Liang Yanyan's collaboration with him was released her reputation improved in the opinions of both the listeners and the industry .

After letting out a sigh, he said to the manager, "I know. I will work hard to practice my breathing."

On the other side, Ding Meng was in the middle of eating BBQ with Gu Xin and the rest of the crew.

Qiao Yichen usually managed Ding Meng's diet very strictly. Even though he turned a blind eye to her snacking, he made sure her main meals were typically light and healthy. Therefore, Ding Meng was now like a hungry wolf. She almost let out a howl when she saw the table full of food.

When Gu Xin watched her fix herself a dipping sauce, its bright red color made him raise his eyebrows in surprise, "Aren't you going to start recording an alb.u.m with Qiao Yichen soon? You're eating something this spicy?"

"Eh…," Ding Meng didn't expect that Gu Xin would also call her out, "Occasionally eating it is fine, right?"

Gu Xin nodded calmly, "Ah, then it's fine if I tell Qiao Yichen, right?"

Ding Meng, "…"

Wait a minute! Why did he have to bring out Qiao Yichen's name to pressure her?!

Nonetheless, she still silently switched out her dipping sauce. Although she added chili peppers again, the color was much lighter

Gu Xin withdrew his gaze and laughed quietly

At the highest point of the meal, she received a call from Qiao Yichen. She stole a couple glances in every direction like a thief before getting up and answering the call from a corner of the room, "What's up?"

"Do you know what time it is?" Qiao Yichen's voice came across unhappily, "You're still not finished eating?"

Ding Meng looked over at the wall clock in the private room. It was just a little past nine. That wasn't considered late, right? Besides, eating BBQ was a slow process. However, upon hearing his unhappy tone, she had to try her best to appease him, "I'll be back home very soon."

"Don't think that I don't know that you're going to continue eating right after you hang up."

Ding Meng, "…"

So annoying…

"You have to return before ten.. If you stay past ten, I'll come pick you up."

Ding Meng, "…"

When Gu Xin saw Ding Meng return, he asked, "Is something wrong?"

Ding Meng responded with embarra.s.sment, "Something came up. I might have to leave first."

Gu Xin nodded, "No problem. They'll probably continue eating for a long time. You should go ahead and leave first."

After Ding Meng said her goodbyes, she grabbed her purse and left. When she got home, Qiao Yichen was sitting on the sofa in the living room, as if he was waiting for her.

Ding Meng cast a glance at the living room clock. It was already past ten, but she had sent him a text message when she had left. Setting her thoughts aside, she walked over to the sofa asked "Dandan, why are you still up?"

Qiao Yichen leaned his head over to look at her, "You skipped out on the special training tonight again. Do you feel like you no longer need special training?"

"Of course not! Today was a special circ.u.mstance!" Ding Meng hurriedly expressed her resolution.

"Ok." Qiao Yichen looked at her and suddenly smiled, "Then, let's start the special training right now."

Ding Meng was absolutely horrified by his sudden smile. She inadvertently took a step back, "Right now? It's already so late. Let's train tomorrow."

However, Qiao Yichen refused to give in. He watched Ding Meng attentively, "Not only will you have to train, but tonight's physical training will be increased by half an hour."

Ding Meng, "…"

It was definitely not the type she was thinking of!

As Qiao Yichen spoke, he swiftly walked to Ding Meng's side and picked her up by the waist. Ding Meng struggled in his embrace, "Why are we heading straight to physical training?! Isn't there still vocal training?!"

Qiao Yichen smile mischievously, "We can do both at once."

Ding Meng, "…"

Fricking shameless!

Qiao Yichen placed her on the bed, and rubbed the hair on her forehead, "We haven't done it since last time. You should've recovered by now, right?"

Blus.h.i.+ng in embarra.s.sment, Ding Meng turned away and refused to reply.

Qiao Yichen kissed her face and began to take off her clothes. Ding Meng grabbed his hands and rolled over to sit up, "I need to take a bath first. I just had BBQ and I'm covered in the smell of it"

Qiao Yichen laughed out loud, "Sounds tasty."

Ding Meng, "…"

She pushed Qiao Yichen away, and went into the bathroom. She didn't expect that Qiao Yichen would shamelessly follow her in, "Wife, we still haven't showered together before."

Ding Meng, "…"

My G.o.d! What did she do to deserve this?!

After he finished showering with her, Qiao Yichen carried her back to the bed. He slowly kissed her lips and he let his tongue twist around hers for a bit. Then, he released her soft lips and moved downwards, leaving a trail of kisses along her jawline. Ding Meng moaned softly and whispered, "Don't leave any more marks. I still have to film a commercial tomorrow."

"Ok, I know…"

When the two of them crossed that physical boundary once more, Ding Meng still felt pain. Qiao Yichen saw her frown and laid a kiss between her brows, "Does it still hurt a lot?"

"Yeah… but it's still a bit better than last time…"

Qiao Yichen grinned and kissed her again, "That's why this type of activity must be practiced frequently."

Ding Meng pouted and ignored him.

Halfway through the physical training, Qiao Yichen leaned over to look at her and spoke somewhat anxiously, "Wife, do you feel good now?"

Ding Meng, "…"

She glanced dazedly at Qiao Yichen's shoulder and noticed a light bite-mark. She closed her eyes and nodded imperceptibly..

Qiao Yichen seemed as if he had gained a morale boost. Laughing, he pecked her lips, "I am honored to be able to make my wife feel good."

Ding Meng, "…"

While she pretended that she hadn't heard him, Qiao Yichen's movements became more bold.

The next morning, Ding Meng stood in front of mirror carefully a.s.sessing herself. Sure enough, there weren't any marks left on her body. It seemed as if Goudan was actually pretty obedient. If any workers at the commercial's film set seen something, she would've wanted to die.

The advertis.e.m.e.nt gig that Jiang Man had helped her land was to be the spokesperson for a well-known women's fas.h.i.+on brand. While this brand of women's clothing had several subdivisions within it, Ding Meng's subdivision leaned towards young women's fas.h.i.+on and it targeted customers between the ages of 18-24.

She counted her fingers and did the math. It seemed like she had already exceeded the age range by a year. However, she still enjoyed wearing pretty clothing.

She changed into three different outfits over the course of a single morning. By the afternoon, she was starving.

Since she had to continue filming in the afternoon, the photographer was afraid that she would eat too much which would negatively affect the quality of the photos. Therefore, the photographer arranged for her to have a small bento box. Inside the bento, all the choices were vegetarian.

Ding Meng looked at her lunch and felt anguished.

The photographer comforted her, "This set of photos will be published on the cover of TOMATO magazine."

TOMATO was the style beacon of the female fas.h.i.+on industry. Whether in terms of publis.h.i.+ng or sales, it was always considered one of the top fas.h.i.+on magazines.

The vanity of becoming the covergirl of TOMATO magazine filled up Ding Meng's empty stomach.

Halfway through lunch, Jiang Man came over to check on her. Ding Meng felt humbled by her visit. Even though some managers followed their artists everywhere, Jiang Man was clearly not that sort of nanny-like manager. Not only that, Jiang Man had a heap of big artists under her management, so it was hardly her own turn.

Jiang Man looked over at her bento box and asked, "How's the shoot going?"

Ding Meng responded, "When we started I couldn't get the feeling right, but now it's much better."

Jiang Man nodded, "I was nearby doing business so I decided to stop by and let you know of some news I just received. You have been nominated for the newcomer award at the Grand Music Award Ceremony next month."

Ding Meng was so startled by this news that she nearly dropped her bento. N…newcomer award! Should she hurry up and prepare her outfit for the ceremony?!

Jiang Man glanced at her and said, "But no need to get excited too early. Tang s.h.i.+ran was also nominated. She has been really active recently. Xingyao spent a lot of resources to support her."

Ding Meng also knew about that. Although Tang s.h.i.+ran didn't partic.i.p.ate in the commemoration concert, she had partic.i.p.ated on many variety shows. Recently, she had even partic.i.p.ated in a super popular reality show.

Comparatively, her own level of exposure was a bit worrisome.

Jiang Man also felt like that was an abuse of power, but she didn't like to constantly use variety shows for exposure. "I will have a talk with the company to try to arrange a small fan meet up. It can be considered a warm up for the award ceremony. On the other hand, I looked over your Weibo and noticed that you post too infrequently. Whenever you have downtime, post something on there to create more of a presence."

Ding Meng, "…"

She contemplated it for a moment before saying to Jiang Man, "But I don't have anything to say…" Typically, she used Weibo to communicate work-related matters. She was just a simple singer. Her work wasn't very exciting, and it wasn't like she could could post pictures of film sets like actors did.

Jiang Man said, "Nowadays, all celebrities write posts. If you have nothing to say, just take a selfie."

Ding Meng, "…"

"Ok, got it…" She would earnestly take selfies.

Jiang Man finished telling her what to do and left. In the afternoon, Ding Meng took a few more pictures, changed outfits a few times, and finally concluded work.

When she got home, she ran excitedly into the kitchen to find Qiao Yichen, "Goudan, I was nominated in the Grand Music Celebration for the best newcomer award!"

At the time, Qiao Yichen was cutting vegetables. After hearing her words, he put down his knife He turned his head around slightly and looked at Ding Meng who was standing at the doorway, "Yeah, I heard. Congratulations."

"Thanks, it's all due to your efforts!"

Qiao Yichen laughed out loud, "It's due to your own singing abilities. Besides, being nominated doesn't guarantee a prize. You still have a lot of compet.i.tion."

"Geez." Ding Meng put her hands behind her back and sauntered over to the living room, "Can't you let me bask in joy for a moment?"

Qiao Yichen smiled slightly as he lowered his head and resumed cutting vegetables, "Sure, that's why you get to eat more tonight."

"Really?!" Ding Meng immediately livened up, "You don't even know what I had for lunch at the shooting site! They only gave me a few stalks of vegetables!"

Qiao Yichen lifted up his head and looked at her, "If you want to eat good food faster, come over to help."

"Ok!" Ding Meng happily washed her hands and went over to the kitchen to help.

Dinner was very rich since Qiao Yichen had prepared many seafood dishes. Ding Meng took a pair of scissors and stood on one side cutting crabs legs. Qiao Yichen sat opposite to her peeling shrimp. After peeling a whole platter, he wiped his fingers off with a paper towel and poured two gla.s.ses of red wine.

He took one gla.s.s and handed it to Ding Meng. Qiao Yichen picked up the other gla.s.s and raised a toast to her, "Here's to you winning the award."

"Thank you." Ding Meng wiped her hands off with a paper towel and lightly clinked her gla.s.s with Qiao Yichen's gla.s.s.

Qiao Yichen withdrew his arm and said to her, "No matter what happens in the end, I hope that you can continue to work hard."