Chapter 267

"You have two main tasks."

"First, ensure the safety of the prop factory; without the permission of the person in charge, not even a single screw is allowed to leave!"

"Second, take on the personal security task for the person in charge of the prop factory; at all costs, ensure his safety!"

"Additionally, at the main entrance of the prop factory, there is a newly built community guard room."

"In the underground equipment storage of the guard room, there is enough individual weaponry and anti-aircraft equipment to arm a company."

"When necessary, you are permitted to switch to wartime status on the spot and execute armed defense missions!"

"Yes!" Everyone roared, their eyes shining.

This is a special mission!

Take off the military uniform? Even without the uniform, I am still a soldier!

Liu Ruiming turned on the projector and put up a photo.

"This is the person in charge of the factory, and the target you are to protect!"

"Su Meng?!" Someone in the crowd gasped.

During this period, Su Meng was the most prominent person on the entire internet; even in the barracks, they knew a thing or two.

Not to mention, they had been specifically organized to watch Su Meng’s *Drawing Sword*.

Liu Ruiming nodded and continued.

"Yes, he is Su Meng, the hottest big star in the Dragon Country today."

"Remember! He is just a star; whether it’s his public identity or his private identity, he is just a star!"

"Yes!"

"Also, from now on, he is your boss; you must unconditionally obey his orders."

"Unless..."

A flash of light crossed Liu Ruiming’s eyes.

"Unless... you receive special orders from the military’s secret department!"

"Yes!" Everyone felt a chill and roared loudly.

But in everyone’s heart, there was an inexplicable fire.

Why do I always feel... that someone is playing a very, very big game!

After ending the call with Liu Ruiming, Su Meng made a few more calls.

Just setting up a security company; Su Meng had too much experience with this.

Just copy the model of Menglong Visuals and Menghu Props.

And while he was at it, he asked Uncle Hong, the old man who guarded the prop factory, to be the general manager.

As for the name of the security company, Su Meng was lazy and directly named it "Raptor Security."

Hmm... what a distinctive name.

Once everything was arranged, Su Meng strolled back.

In front of the table, a few more people had appeared at some point.

Bai Xiao had also stood up and was chatting with them.

"Mr. Ferdinand, it’s a pleasure to see you again."

"Last time I released a song, I have to thank Mr. Ferdinand for your help."

The foreigner leading the group was none other than Ferdinand, who had been completely won over by Su Meng during the last exchange between Berklee and the Imperial Conservatory of Music.

Ferdinand was also full of smiles.

"Beautiful lady, you look so lovely today, just like a princess."

"I didn't really help much last time; it was because your song was simply too excellent."

"By the way, has that mysterious master arrived? I came here specifically to visit him."

Bai Xiao nodded and said.

"Mr. Su is here too, but he’s on a call; he’ll be back shortly."

Ferdinand became excited.

"As equally excellent musicians, I think we must have a lot in common."

"The song he wrote, *[Song Title]*, is simply too beautiful."

Beside Ferdinand, a blonde, blue-eyed man suddenly interrupted.

"Sir, just occasionally writing a good song shouldn't count for much, right?"

"You are the most famous composition master in the entire Lighthouse Country!"

Although he said this, his gaze kept lingering on Bai Xiao.

Ferdinand slapped his forehead and quickly said.

"Ms. Bai, let me introduce you; this is Andrew."

"Like you, he hasn't been in the industry long; he is currently the hottest super-newcomer in the Lighthouse Country."

"Before you first reached the top of the Lighthouse Country Billboard weekly chart, he had just been the champion for a week."

Bai Xiao elegantly extended her hand.

"Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you."

This posture clearly indicated a handshake.

Andrew’s eyes lit up; he feigned gentlemanliness, bowed, and grabbed Bai Xiao’s hand to bring it to his lips.

Bai Xiao stepped back nonchalantly and pulled her hand away.

With a flick of her hand, she happened to hit the wine glass on the table.

The glass vibrated a few times, splashing a few drops of wine onto her hand.

Bai Xiao elegantly pulled out a tissue to wipe her hand and said lightly.

Andrew was stunned, then became somewhat angry; he suppressed his rage and squeezed out a smile.

"Ms. Bai, do you know?"

"The song that got me to the top of the Billboard weekly chart was a work by Mr. Ferdinand."

"However, Mr. Ferdinand’s specialty is rock music; that pop song was just something he wrote casually."

"Oh." Bai Xiao nodded and said a faint "oh."

Andrew continued.

"*[Song Title]* has been at the top of the Billboard weekly chart for so long; you should be satisfied, right?"

"Mr. Ferdinand has a new song coming out recently; it’s the rock music he’s best at."

"I will use this song to reclaim the weekly chart championship!"

"Oh?" Bai Xiao raised an eyebrow, her tone filled with surprise.

"Is that song still the weekly chart champion now?"

"Sorry, I’ve been quite busy recently and haven't paid much attention."

*Pfft*~~~~ The few foreigners were completely broken.

That’s the Billboard of the Lighthouse Country! The most authoritative music chart in the Lighthouse Country!

You don't even pay attention?

What is this? Versailles?

Andrew jumped up and said loudly.

"I! Want to challenge you!"

"Challenge? Xiao, who is this, and what is he challenging?"

Su Meng walked over and asked casually.

Bai Xiao smiled slightly and said softly.

"Mr. Su, you’re back."

"This is just a little brat."

A little brat?

Bai Xiao had been speaking English when communicating with them just now, so the few suona masters didn't understand.

But they could clearly see Andrew’s aggressive posture just now.

Hearing Bai Xiao say this, the master musicians felt uncomfortable.

It looks like that foreigner is probably older than you, right?

How did he become a little brat?

"Hello, may I ask if you are Mr. Su? I am Ferdinand."

Seeing Su Meng, Ferdinand’s eyes lit up, and he greeted him with a face full of smiles.

Andrew didn't know the depth of things and had only heard the song *[Song Title]*.

But Ferdinand was different.

When he was at the Imperial Conservatory of Music, Wu Wu Guangren had played many of Su Meng’s pieces for them.

That miraculous suona technique, along with *Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix* and many other pieces, had long since won him over.

How could he dare to put on airs in front of Su Meng?

Su Meng chuckled and shook hands with him.

"Hello, Mr. Ferdinand, I am Su Meng."

Regarding this old man, Wu Wu Guangren had also done his homework for him before.

He taught in the composition department at Berklee and was himself an excellent musician.

He also had a certain influence in the pop music scene in Europe and America.

And he held a position at Universal Music, the world’s largest record company.

The fact that *[Song Title]* could be released globally at the same time last time was thanks to his connections.

Su Meng had a very good impression of this old man.

After all, he had made a round in the European and American music scene last time and had reaped quite a bit of popularity.

This old man... hmm, a good person!

Ferdinand was full of excitement.

"Hello, Mr. Su; after hearing your work last time, I’ve always wanted to communicate with you in person."

"Fortunately, Benedict’s father died, otherwise I really wouldn't have found an opportunity."

In his excitement, he didn't even know what he was saying.

Su Meng was also a bit numb.

Are foreign old men always this direct when they speak?

"Mr. Ferdinand is too kind; I’m just an ordinary musician."

Upholding the consistent humility of the Dragon Country, Su Meng also said a few polite words.

But these words made Andrew, who was standing to the side, angry.

"Are you saying that any random musician can write a song and crush my teacher on the Billboard?"

"Are you insulting a great composer?"

Su Meng glanced at him and finally understood what Bai Xiao meant by calling him a little brat.

He really is childish!

Ferdinand, however, didn't mind and said with a smile.

"I am very familiar with Wu; you are just like him, very humble."

"*[Song Title]* is a great pop song."

"And Ms. Bai’s performance is just right, quite perfect."

"I’m sure that at next year’s Grammy Awards, this song will definitely not be missing."

His words made Andrew, who was standing to the side, even more dissatisfied.

"Mr. Ferdinand, have you forgotten your new work?"

"I’m sure this rock song, which you are best at, will be the biggest winner at next year’s Grammys."

Before Ferdinand could speak, he had already turned to Su Meng and said.

"Mr. Ferdinand’s latest single is still sung by me."

"This is Mr. Ferdinand’s best rock song; it will definitely defeat *[Song Title]*!"

"Oh." Su Meng didn't even raise his eyelids and said lightly.

If it defeats it, then it defeats it; what’s there to be proud of?

Ferdinand seemed a bit helpless regarding this Andrew and quickly said.

"Andrew, everyone is a musician; it’s enough to just communicate with each other."

"Mr. Su, last time I heard one of your suona pieces... is it called suona?"

"The one with many bird calls; regarding the arrangement..."

Bringing up this topic, Su Meng’s head started to ache.

Explaining these Dragon Country pieces to foreigners is a very troublesome thing.

Because what is contained within them is not just a matter of performance technique, but also cultural heritage.

This kind of thing cannot be explained in a word or two.

Helplessly, Su Meng quickly interrupted him.

"Mr. Ferdinand, sorry, I have rarely been involved in music work recently."

"I’ve been busy filming a movie lately."

A movie? Ferdinand was stunned, then beamed with joy.

"That’s perfect; I’m no stranger to film and television; many Hollywood movies come to me for scores."

"Even the new rock song I just made is actually a promotional song for a movie."

Holy crap! Su Meng was almost numb.

So you’re not going to stop, are you?

Are you really that oblivious?

Can’t you see that I’m really not in the mood to talk to you about music?

If I had this free time, I’d rather brag with the suona masters.

Hearing the two of them mention this, Andrew’s eyes lit up, and he said loudly.

"Mr. Ferdinand, since you’ve brought up this song, why don't I sing it live?"

His gaze swept unscrupulously toward Bai Xiao.

"And I invite the beautiful Ms. Bai Xiao to appreciate it, how about that?"

After speaking, he didn't wait for the others to talk and turned to walk toward the stage.

Everyone present was a musician, so a stage was naturally not lacking.

Even all kinds of musical instruments were fully equipped.

From time to time, people at the party would go on stage to perform a piece, triggering a round of applause.

Watching Andrew’s back, Ferdinand was also a bit helpless.

"Mr. Su, please don't mind."

"This is just a spoiled young master."

Seeing Su Meng was a bit confused, he continued to explain.

"He comes from the Gray family; oh, that’s the boss behind Paramount Pictures."

"However, his inheritance ranking in the family is not high, and his own ability is limited, so he is not highly valued."

"Fortunately, he has talent in music, and the Gray family doesn't mind giving him a push."

"So... he became the hottest new star in the music scene in the entire Lighthouse Country."

Holy crap? So he’s a rich second generation?