"Amazing! Absolutely amazing!" JJ said, still clapping .
"Thank you, Mr . JJ . "
JJ felt like he had to act like a gentleman after such a beautiful performance . He walked over and pulled a chair for her, gesturing for her to sit .
He had a big smile on his face and felt extremely proud . Wasn't it thanks to him that the whole restaurant transformed into a cheering concert hall? After all, he was the one who told the girl to play the piano and sing .
Wasn't he amazing? He was just too awesome . Hehe . As expected of a famous and award-winning music producer like him .
The applause finally settled down . JJ and Iris once again sat opposite each other .
"That wasn't one of the songs you sent me . What's the title?"
"I call it 'The Phantom of Your Love' . "
"Beautiful! I'm now convinced by your musical talent . "
"I'm glad to hear that . "
"I've made my decision . Miss Iris Long, would you accept my offer to sign you up as an artist under my record label?"
"Yes . Of course . " She laughed . "I accept your offer, Mr . JJ . Thank you . "
"Excellent!" He thumped a hand on the table in excitement . "My people will contact you within a week to discuss and negotiate your contract . "
"Sounds good, Mr . JJ . "
The two chatted for a few more minutes before JJ called their waiter to pay the bill . Iris offered to pay, but JJ waved her suggestion away .
After settling the bill, the two began to leave . The widow from earlier approached them, her eyes still puffy red . Her three friends stood behind her .
"I'm sorry to bother you . My name is Feng Wan . " The older woman looked at Iris, finding the young woman who just made her cry more and more pleasing to the eyes . "I just want to say thank you for sharing such a beautiful song with us today . "
Iris smiled . "I'm glad that you liked it . "
"Uhm, I hope you don't mind…but may I know your name?"
"My surname is Long . "
"Miss Long, I love your song so much! I cried so hard! But it also made me happy inside . It reminded me of some bittersweet memories . You have such great talent, Miss Long . I'm now your fan . I hope that I can listen to you again . "
JJ interjected at this moment . "Madam, rest assured . You're gonna hear this song again as soon as we release it . In fact, you're gonna hear more songs by Miss Long in the near future . "
"And you are?"
He gave his best smile . "I'm JJ . "
One of Feng Wan's friends gasped . "I knew it! I thought you looked familiar! You're JJ? The music producer?"
"That's me . " He always felt pleased to be recognized .
The group of older women shrieked like school girls meeting their idol .
"Please give me an autograph!"
"Me too! Oh no . Girls, hold me up . I'm going to faint . "
"Here here! Sign my dress!"
Extremely pleased with himself, JJ signed autographs for the ladies . He even gave one to Feng Wan, even though she didn't ask for one . She didn't recognize him, but was too embarrassed to admit it .
One of the ladies turned to Iris . "Miss Long, you're very lucky . You have THE Mr . JJ backing you . You're going to be famous . "
Iris just smiled, while JJ laughed . "Please look forward and buy her album when we release it, okay? Can I depend on you to do that?"
A chorus of "Yes" and "Of course" answered him, pleasing him even more .
"Miss Long," Feng Wan grabbed Iris' hands . "Thank you for today . I'll pray for your success . I can't wait to hear your music again . I'll definitely support you . "
Touched, Iris pulled her hands gently and grabbed Feng Wan's hands instead . "Thank you, Madam . I appreciate it . "
The group walked out of the restaurant to the hotel lobby together . They waved their goodbyes and went their separate ways .
JJ left in a hurry, saying that he had a meeting within the hour .
Iris called Dominic on the phone, asking him to pick her up . She sat on one of the couches at the lobby while she waited, taking out a paperback novel from her purse by one of her favourite authors from her previous life . The novel was written in its original Russian language, not a translated version .
Absorbed in the world within the novel, she stopped being aware of her surroundings until a big, strong hand grabbed her shoulder from behind . She stiffened, and swung a hammerfist to the molester behind her .
Chapter end
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