Chapter 153: The Song Auction Group!

No matter how exquisite your design is, what can you do if the factory cuts off your production?

When Zhou Tiesheng spoke up, the factory owner weighed the situation and realized that Zhou Tiesheng indeed held more sway.

Offending Su Zitan was no big deal; after all, Su Zitan was just a modest brand specializing in traditional Chinese style.

Although their designs were refined and their reputation decent, to grow bigger, they first had to change the general skepticism toward traditional Chinese aesthetics.

But such perceptions don’t shift overnight—unlike gold and jewels, which have always held their value through the ages with their sparkling beauty.

Listening to Sweet Sweet, the secretary, on the phone with the factory, Su Zitan heard that the factory absolutely refused to accept any more orders, preferring to pay some penalty rather than continue cooperation.

“Sis, what do we do now?” Sweet Sweet asked anxiously after hanging up.

“It’s fine. We still have plenty of inventory. Let’s post a plea on the company’s account and see which factory is willing to collaborate with us.”

“Ah? Boss, is it reliable to ask for help online?” Sweet Sweet worriedly said. “You’re famous now. If we publish our contact info, what if some pervert starts harassing us?”

“Who said I published our contact info? We’re just asking,” Su Zitan shot her a glance.

“Sweet Sweet, you’re a bit slow. When we grow stronger, you must learn to take charge.”

“Someone’s clearly sabotaging us behind the scenes. Posting on Weibo is just to let them know we’re out of options, completely cornered.”

Sweet Sweet nodded, half understanding.

After pondering carefully, she asked again, “Boss, what about our production line...?”

“Don’t worry about that. I’ll handle contacting them.”

Meanwhile, Lin Ze also posted a message on Weibo, oddly enough, also seeking which factory could accept orders.

Zhou Tiesheng, who had been handling this matter recently, couldn’t help but smile brightly upon seeing Lin Ze’s post.

He hugged Sweet Shengsheng proudly and showed her the message.

“See? That’s the consequence of opposing us.”

“Oh, Uncle Tiesheng is amazing! I like you the most!” Sweet Shengsheng planted a firm kiss on Zhou Tiesheng’s cheek.

“Now no one can stop us from making movies!” Zhou Tiesheng smiled slightly.

Sweet Shengsheng nodded shyly, curling into his embrace.

The filming of Steel Forest Love had officially begun.

Sweet Shengsheng pushed the screenwriter aside and took the seat herself.

After all, Zhou Tiesheng was footing the bill for the crew.

Huang Ting was cast as the male lead, which thrilled Sweet Shengsheng deeply—it was a dream years in the making.

Ever since Huang Ting entered the entertainment industry, Sweet Shengsheng had been his fan.

Back then, she was still in high school, desperately following every variety show he appeared on, watching every match he played.

That obsession had cost her chances at prestigious universities, but fortunately, her writing career took off, so she no longer worried about food or drink.

Now, she had landed a big brother who directly adapted her work into a movie.

She was finally enjoying a solid rise to fame.

And openly fangirling was something she never dared to dream of before.

“Well, I’ll join the crew tomorrow,” Sweet Shengsheng said with a hoarse laugh.

“Go ahead, I’ll visit from time to time,” Zhou Tiesheng said with a sly grin.

Soon, Zhou Tiesheng sat on the bedside, lighting a cigarette. “If you have any trouble on set, just call me.”

“Got it, Uncle Tiesheng~”

...

Four songs.

Lin Ze was calculating.

With one by Li Xiangyu, one by Phoenix Park,

one given to Liang Xiang, and one to Ji Chen,

that made eight songs.

To dominate the charts, he needed two more.

Who would be suitable for those?

Lin Ze considered selling them?

He opened his contacts and found many famous singers privately messaging him.

He hadn’t had time to check before, but now was the moment.

Ah, I really am a scoundrel.

Lin Ze shook his head.

He created a group chat and wanted to add these singers.

But since many had huge fan bases, he had to get their consent first.

“Singer Lin Ze invites you to join: Lin Ze New Song Auction Group 1, click the link to join...”

Lin Ze sent the message to numerous singers. It was still afternoon, and knowing how busy everyone was, he didn’t expect immediate responses.

He added notes next to each singer’s name, indicating their musical specialties.

Those with titles had their titles appended.

After finishing this, Lin Ze set his phone aside and went to open his computer.

E-sports—there was no time to waste.

...

Later that afternoon, after dinner with Su Zitan, Lin Ze suddenly remembered the matter and checked his phone.

“99+”

“...”

Sweat broke out on Lin Ze’s forehead.

Looking at the numbers, many had joined.

“@Lin Ze.”

“@Lin Ze?”

“Where has Lin Ze gone?”

Rock Prince Lei said, “He’s a busy man today. I contacted his manager, who said Lin Ze is competing and has no plans to write songs. I tried reaching him directly, but he hasn’t replied to any messages.”

“The Four Little Divas Bai Yuxin added, “Yeah, I was happy when he added me to this group today, but then he disappeared. I kept checking every five or six minutes all afternoon for fear you all would buy the songs while I wasn’t looking.”

“+1!”

“+1!”

Chen Nan coughed, “Everyone, when I tried buying songs from him before, it was the same. I guessed he didn’t see it, so I went to where he was filming to find him.”

“?” Bai Yuxin sent a question mark. “Wait, that method sounds familiar…”

“Liang Xiang! That schemer! Did you go buy songs?”

Liang Xiang was indeed lurking silently. “Hehe.”

Seeing the complaints in the group, Lin Ze nervously sent a sticker.

“Hey?”

“Hey? You just now realized there’s a group?” the melancholy brother Ji teased.

“Well, after adding everyone this afternoon, I suddenly got busy. I wasn’t ignoring you on purpose...”

“Bullshit!” Pei Xue suddenly popped up. “This afternoon your brother Zhao said he saw you in the canyon playing ADC, right?”

“...”

“Hahaha...”

“Hahaha...”

[“Pei Xue” was kicked out of the group.]

“Sorry everyone, added the wrong person. Now, let’s talk about the brother’s business, shall we?”