In the evening, as the sun went down and the air outside gradually cooled, Anna changed into fresh clothes and took Cicc out to buy groceries. Meanwhile, at home alone, Louis picked up his phone to check Douyin, only to receive a call from Bailey.
As soon as the call connected, a pleasant mature voice came through the receiver. "Mr. Cic, is that you?"
"Yes, it's me," Louis replied, and immediately heard the voice continue.
"Mr. Cic, we've discussed it, and we're willing to accept the person you recommended into the company. However, the higher-ups have expressed concern that you only have two existing songs at the moment, and one of them is a children's song. Please don't misunderstand, both of these songs are good, but they want to see more of your composition skills. Would that be feasible?"
Sure enough, with just two songs, the other party didn't trust his abilities. Louis didn't think too much about it; he understood that capitalism always prioritized profit and wouldn't let someone into the company based solely on two songs.
"Composition, is it? That's fine."
Louis's response was straightforward. His mind was filled with a wealth of cultural knowledge, so he wasn't afraid of being tested by the other party.
Bailey's heart had been somewhat troubled, but hearing Louis's straightforward acceptance, she couldn't help but feel relieved. She had worked hard for this matter today. She really liked the two songs he made, and she believed in Louis's talent. However, there were still some doubts above. After all, no one knew how long it took him to make these two songs. Maybe he spent a long time preparing them before releasing them together?
Actually, Bailey was also a bit uneasy in her heart, with a slight worry. But in the end, she chose to trust her own judgment. She felt that someone who could produce the songs "A Lifetime With You" and "Courageous Outburst" must be quite talented.
In the end, the company agreed to give Louis a chance. Recently, Huayin had given several entertainment companies a difficult problem. They had invited many lyricists and composers because of this problem, but unfortunately, none of them met their standards and were all passed over. If Louis could solve this problem, the company would never doubt him again.
"Mr. Cic, can we meet to discuss the details? We need you to come over for on-the-spot composition and lyric writing."
Bailey said very sincerely. She also wanted to meet this mysterious guy and see what he looked like. He didn't even show his face in the videos.
Louis thought for a moment. Besides taking care of the child at home, he didn't have much else to do, so he readily agreed.
"All right, what time? Where?"
"New York. If possible, it would be best for you to come tomorrow. After all, the earlier, the better for you, and it will better reflect your value."
Hearing Bailey's words, Louis had an even better impression of this mature woman in his heart. After all, very few people would consider others like this. Most people would prioritize the company's interests.
"Okay, tomorrow it is."
Seeing Louis agree so readily, Bailey also let out a deep breath, and then her tone noticeably relaxed.
"Then, could you confirm the specific time and send me a text message? This is the number. I'll come to pick you up tomorrow."
"Okay, we'll stay in touch via text. Goodbye!"
Louis agreed and hung up the phone. Then he began to research flights to New York and finally booked a ticket for tomorrow at 10 a.m.
After sending a text message to Bailey with the confirmed time, Louis closed his eyes and rested, seeming to not be concerned at all about the upcoming challenge. Before long, he fell into a deep sleep.
When Anna returned with Cicc, she saw Louis sound asleep. She put her finger to her lips and gently shushed Cicc. Cicc blinked her big eyes and also made a hushing sound to Anna. Mother and daughter shared a knowing smile.
Anna quietly entered the kitchen with the groceries, while Cicc walked to the sofa and snuggled gently into Louis's arms.
In his dream, Louis felt a soft touch on his face, like a small cat rubbing against him. The soft little paws felt so comfortable on his face. Suddenly, the cat covered his nose with both little hands, and Louis struggled, waking up abruptly.
"Giggle~"
Cicc's joyful laughter echoed in his ears.
Louis lowered his head and realized that it was his precious daughter who had gently covered his nose with her warm little hands.
"Daddy, it's time for dinner!"
"Great!" Louis smiled knowingly, suddenly feeling that this kind of day was quite nice, much better than waking up alone in his past life.
The aroma of the food drifted in from the dining room, making Louis feel a bit hungry. He looked up to see a plate of crispy pork, a dish of shredded potatoes, and a bowl of tomato and egg soup on the table. It all looked very tempting!
Anna's figure emerged from the kitchen with two bowls of rice in her hands. She glanced at Louis and said softly, "Since you've been asleep for a while, I went ahead and made dinner. It may not be as delicious as your cooking, but I tried it, and it tastes pretty good."
Louis lifted Cicc up and stood up. "I think it's great! It looks and smells delicious; I'm getting hungry!"
"I'll take Cicc to wash up first and be right back."
Hearing Louis's praise, Anna felt a bit shy. She nodded and returned to the kitchen to bring another bowl of rice to the table.
As the family ate, Louis picked up a piece of crispy pork and put it in Cicc's bowl, then turned to Anna and said, "By the way, I need to go out for a bit tomorrow, not sure when I'll be back."
Anna was drinking soup when she suddenly heard Louis's words, causing her to choke and cough uncontrollably.
Louis quickly handed her a tissue, looking concerned. Anna took the tissue and turned away to wipe her mouth.
Hearing that Louis was suddenly going out, she felt a bit flustered. Her subconscious reaction was that his sudden departure was related to the two people who visited today. But upon further thought, she realized it didn't make sense. If it were, he would have invited those two in today.
After tidying up, Anna turned back. She didn't know if she should ask Louis where he was going; she felt a strange panic in her heart.
Just a week ago, she wanted to escape, but now, hearing that Louis was leaving, she found herself subconsciously unwilling.
It was Cicc who asked first. She didn't know why her mom suddenly choked, but she heard that Dad would be gone for a few days. Thinking about not being able to see Dad for several days, Cicc felt a bit lost.
"Where is Daddy going?" Cicc's voice was filled with reluctance, even ignoring her favorite egg custard.
"Daddy's going to help Mommy find a job! So you can hear Mommy sing more often! Are you happy?" Louis said, patting her head.
Cicc was still young and didn't know what a job was. In her memory, her parents always seemed to be at home. But when she heard that she would hear Mommy sing more often, she was happy, clapping her hands.
She didn't know that in the future, she wouldn't see Mommy often, and she didn't know if she would still be so happy then.
"Mommy will sing for Cicc more often! Yay!" Louis rubbed her little head and then looked at Anna.
"Sorry, I didn't ask for your opinion before deciding for you, but I just thought you liked singing. Is that right?"
Before, the matter wasn't settled yet, so I didn't tell you. Now, another company has invited me to discuss it. If it works out, you can come out openly again and continue singing. Yinhai Entertainment should be pretty good."
He's letting himself sing? Anna looked at him subconsciously.
Louis was very serious. The two locked eyes, and suddenly Anna's almond-shaped eyes filled with mist, and her eyes became slightly red.
Her beautiful eyes suddenly became as gentle as water, which made Louis feel a bit overwhelmed. He lowered his head and continued eating.
Anna didn't expect that one day she would be able to sing again, and it was this man who actively chose for her.
"Thank you, Louis."
"I love singing! I really love it!" Anna said softly, her voice becoming firmer. She loved singing! And she wanted Cicc and Freya to do better, no longer bullied!
Since meeting with Freya, she had been worrying about them.
"No need to thank me! As long as you love it, that's enough!" Louis raised his head, his smile gentle.