Chapter 165: Cameron's Invitation

In the live streaming room.
All the viewers watching the broadcast were utterly stunned.
"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Is this the true power of a genius singer?"
"Damn, this is definitely the best song I've heard all year, bar none!"
"I've got goosebumps all over, this sounds way too good!"
"Jiang Yu, my husband, I want to have your babies!"
......

Down in the audience, Su Muyu looked at Jiang Yu, her eyes brimming with deep affection.
Ever since his debut, Jiang Yu had single-handedly and gradually reshaped the current music industry, leaving many untalented, opportunistic singers with nowhere left to hide.
And today's release of this song would undoubtedly alter the landscape of the music industry once again, to varying degrees.

On stage, after finishing his song, Jiang Yu smiled and looked down at the crowd: "Mr. Cameron, I wonder if this song of mine, *Blue and White Porcelain*, meets your standards?"
"Mr. Jiang Yu, you truly are a miraculous young man, creating such a song at such a young age!" Cameron stood up alongside his translator. "The music is magnificent, yet somewhat peculiar. This piece seems to be built upon merely five notes; could you explain to me why that is?"
Jiang Yu smiled, just about to offer an explanation.
But a figure stood up.
"Such a professional question is best answered by me."
Wang Xianjun.
"Mr. Wang, hello, we meet again!" Of course Cameron recognized Wang Xianjun, as he was, after all, the Chairman of the Chinese Musicians Association.
Wang Xianjun smiled and shook hands with Mr. Cameron.
"Mr. Cameron, I am well aware of your confusion. The composition uses only five notes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, which correspondingly represent the traditional Chinese pentatonic scale of *gong, shang, jiao, zhi, and yu*."
At this point, Wang Xianjun cast a proud glance toward Jiang Yu.
"It is a style entirely unique to China."
"I am thrilled to have heard such a song during my visit to China this time."
Cameron nodded, then turned to look at Jiang Yu, extending a gesture of goodwill.
"Mr. Jiang Yu, I have admired you for some time. Your song *Rise* successfully captivated me, and today's *Blue and White Porcelain* has truly made me appreciate the charm of Chinese music. If possible, would you like to accept my invitation to attend this year's Oscar Music Gala?"
Hearing this, everyone present—the so-called Heavenly Kings, Heavenly Queens, and top-tier singers—gazed at Jiang Yu with looks of utter astonishment.
For the longest time, not a single person in the Chinese music industry had ever managed to step foot into the Oscars.
Yet, Jiang Yu had debuted for such a short time and was already invited to the Oscar Music Gala, and by Cameron himself, one of the primary figures behind the Oscars.

Complex expressions of envy and jealousy converged upon Jiang Yu.
Wang Xianjun smiled warmly and beckoned to Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu stepped down from the stage.
Cameron took a delicate card from his assistant's hands: "This is the invitation letter to the Oscar Music Gala."
Jiang Yu took it, the corners of his lips curling up slightly: "Thank you."
Cameron shook Jiang Yu's hand: "Mr. Wang Xianjun, I wonder if I might borrow Mr. Jiang Yu for a private conversation in a quiet place?"
Jiang Yu glanced over at Wang Xianjun, who nodded in response. Jiang Yu turned back and smiled: "Of course!"
With that, he followed Cameron out of the banquet hall.

Nothing like this had ever happened at previous Weibo Nights. Even the host was momentarily dazed, but quickly relied on professional competence to carry on with the event.
However, everyone remained unable to snap out of the shocking scene that had just unfolded.
The subsequent award presentations carried a rather lackluster atmosphere.
Ordinarily, winning an award would bring immense joy, but everyone knew that tonight's ultimate winner was not among those receiving trophies, but rather Jiang Yu.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yu and Cameron had arrived at the VIP lounge.
"Mr. Cameron, is there something specific you wanted to discuss with me?"
Cameron looked slightly puzzled: "Mr. Jiang Yu, why did you stop communicating with me in Chinese just now?"
Jiang Yu smiled: "As I mentioned, that was a Chinese stage facing a Chinese audience, so naturally I used Chinese. But now, it's just a private conversation between the two of us, and out of respect, I must use English."
Indeed, Cameron hadn't even brought his translator, simply wishing to speak with Jiang Yu alone.
"You really are a very interesting young man," Cameron chuckled. "Truth be told, I did come to you with a purpose. Our Oscar Awards have been seeing declining popularity in China lately, so I've been looking for exceptionally talented Chinese artists to bring into the Oscars."
"I considered many people, but your talent is undoubtedly the strongest among them."
"And today, I experienced your unique understanding of music."
"After much thought, I decided to give you this invitation. I hope you won't make me regret it."
Jiang Yu smiled: "Thank you. I believe you will never regret the choice you made today."
Given such an opportunity, Jiang Yu had no intention of letting it slip away.
"However..." Cameron hesitated slightly. "Perhaps at the Oscar Music Awards, a song like *Blue and White Porcelain* won't be nominated. Your nominated song this year will still be *Rise*. I hope you can understand our predicament."
Jiang Yu nodded: "Mr. Cameron, of course I understand. I'm sure you've already looked into the circumstances under which *Rise* was created."
"At the Chinese Golden Melody Awards, I didn't want any foreign songs winning awards because it is a Chinese golden melody event intended for our own audience. By the same token, in your country, facing your audience, you must naturally use your own language."

"Mr. Jiang Yu, you are truly exceptional. I hope we have a pleasant cooperation!" Cameron extended his hand.
Jiang Yu smiled and shook it: "However, Mr. Cameron, I will never give up any opportunity to promote my country's culture."
"Naturally. China is shrouded in historical mystery, and I am deeply interested in its culture!"
......
Today had certainly been rewarding. Once the gala ended, his songs would undoubtedly sell exceptionally well.
After finishing his conversation with Cameron, Jiang Yu returned to his seat.
Previously, he had been the one actively asking others for their phone numbers.
Upon his return, however, those same people were actively seeking his contact information, each eager to show goodwill toward him.
Jiang Yu graciously provided them with the contact details of his manager, Su Ling.
"If Little Aunt finds out, she's definitely going to get mad at us again," Su Muyu couldn't help laughing out loud.
"Who asked her to be our manager?"
Once the gala concluded, Jiang Yu declined numerous invitations. After all, there were too many big shots present; turning down one person's invitation to attend another's would inadvertently offend the former.
Thus, it was better to simply decline them all.

The two returned to the street below their hotel, chatting as they took a leisurely stroll.
Su Muyu linked her arm through Jiang Yu's: "I never expected Cameron to invite you to the Oscars. If Little Aunt finds out, she'll be overjoyed. You're amazing."
"Naturally. You can doubt anything, but you've got to trust your own judgment."
Jiang Yu said with an honest grin.
Su Muyu gave him a playfully reproachful look: "If you hadn't added that last sentence, I really would have thought you were being modest. But let it slide for today; since such a wonderful thing happened, I'll let you bask in the joy!"
Jiang Yu chuckled bashfully.
Su Muyu pinched his cheek: "To celebrate, I've prepared a gift for you."
Jiang Yu's eyes lit up: "There's a gift too? What is it?"
Su Muyu smiled and pulled a document out of her bag......