The Daughter of a Conglomerate Family Has Debuted - Chapter 283

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“Ah.”

“Aha.”

Only then realizing the company’s grand plan, we quickly nodded our heads.

“If there’s a purpose behind it, I approve. I was just…”

Han Da-min laughed sheepishly. We were also… wondering if they were making a rash decision just because a member made the song, even though it wasn’t really worthy of that.

If it’s a pre-release for aggro… there couldn’t be a better song than this.

Just listening to this song would make people think Flora had undergone a complete image transformation with their third album.

If they thought we were making a comeback with this song, they’d be quite confused, and when they later found out it was a pre-release track and not the title song, they’d inevitably become curious about our new title track.

“Then please go ahead with that.”

“Please tell them we appreciate their consideration.”

“Still, I’m a bit worried though… Are we filming a music video too?”

At Han Da-min’s awkward question, Seong Ji-soo nodded.

“Most pre-release songs are released in music video format. Unless there are other changes later, we’ll probably end up filming a music video too.”

“Wow…”

Han Da-min looked at me with a deeply moved expression. To think that the song we made would not only become a pre-release track but even get a music video.

If anything, this time we were in a state close to resignation after consecutive rejections, so we were even happier.

What kind of music video would be made? What would the fans’ and the public’s reactions be?

Just as our expectations were soaring through the clouds, Seong Ji-soo hurriedly calmed the excited atmosphere.

“I know you’re happy, but girls, we need to start moving now.”

She said “girls,” but Seong Ji-soo was looking at me. I immediately understood what she meant and started preparing to go out.

We didn’t come all the way to this distant American land just for Flora’s music production. Recording with Cael Arden. We had to handle the most important schedule.

“Let’s go.”

“Right, he said he’d go to the recording studio early and wait for us.”

“I always think about this, but doesn’t Cael Arden’s side have a really smooth way with words?”

Seong Ji-soo smiled softly at my words. Would Cael Arden really go to the recording studio early to wait for us? He probably just went early for a recording he was already planning to do, but he’s making it seem like he’s waiting for us.

I laughed along with Seong Ji-soo and headed to the car with her.

The recording studio he designated was not far from the hotel. It seems he deliberately chose a nearby location for smooth recording, and since it’s a studio in the middle of downtown?

Despite being clearly a small space, it was packed with the latest high-end equipment.

“How much does all this cost…”

When I go back to Korea, I definitely need to buy equipment like this and change the studio interior.

Click, click.

As I kept exclaiming in admiration and taking pictures, Seong Ji-soo chuckled and looked around the space with me.

“He probably received most of it as gifts. Judging by how they’re all the same brands.”

“Ah, that makes sense.”

If you’re at Cael Arden’s level, when word gets out that he’s setting up a studio or recording room, equipment companies would eagerly send gifts right away.

“So envious…”

This is really quite enviable. To be able to receive equipment of this level as gifts, even with matching product lines.

Each piece of equipment is expensive enough to cost over a hundred million won.

Even I would hesitate to easily purchase such high-end equipment. As I was continuously taking photos with such envy and amazement, I soon sensed someone’s presence and a person came out from inside the booth.

“You’re here?”

It’s Cael Arden’s staff member. He greeted me with a much more courteous and friendly attitude than before, and I followed him into the recording studio.

“Oh, you’re here?”

And so I saw Cael Arden’s studio-slash-recording studio.

This place was exactly what you’d call putting the cart before the horse. Flashy equipment, spacious area, interior and furniture reminiscent of a luxury hotel’s living room.

As far as I know, Cael Arden doesn’t work much since switching his career to acting.

It felt like a space essentially for showing off and personal attachment.

‘Still, it is nice though.’

If we decorated our studio like this, Han Da-min would really love it, wouldn’t she? Seeing me continuously looking around and exploring, Cael Arden chuckled and asked.

“How’s the hotel? Is it livable?”

“Good. Work’s going well too. Going out became difficult since fans already seem to have noticed.”

“That place isn’t bad. The facilities are clean and the service is good.”

Cael Arden strangely changes his demeanor when we meet for work purposes. Usually he’s rude and tactless, but in front of music work, should I say he’s quite reliable and well-mannered?

Thinking I seemed interested in the work equipment, he explained each piece of equipment in detail and then guided me to the sofa.

“Today’s recording might take a bit of time to finish. I heard you don’t have much on your schedule. I’m thinking of making as much progress as possible before you get busy.”

“Got it.”

“Then can we start right away? Let me know if you need time to warm up your voice.”

I silently got up and headed to the recording studio. If he’s saying the recording will be long, why waste time outside? I already warmed up my voice plenty on the way here, so let’s just do it.

Cael Arden chuckled annoyingly again and sat in front of the equipment with his staff.

Inside the recording booth.

“Wow, this place is no joke either…”

Why do the microphone and headset look so good… I wish we could change our recording studio equipment to this too, should I suggest we change it?

As expected, I was admiring the good equipment and constantly touching things, then put on the headset and stood in front of the microphone. As I was lightly warming up my voice, I soon heard Cael Arden’s voice through the headset.

“Ready?”

“Yeah.”

“Can we start right away?”

I nodded at his words and the recording started immediately.

Cael Arden’s new album title track, 【Rising】.

The story of a boy who finally became a star after a long wait. In other words, it’s a retrospective about Cael Arden himself, like a movie finale – an exciting, overwhelming, and hopeful song.

Befitting a mainstream Hollywood star, it’s R&B with innocent lyrics and a very trendy, fast beat, but since singing this genre itself was unfamiliar, I struggled quite a bit during practice.

From pronunciation to singing the song properly, nothing was easy, so I couldn’t practice alone and had to rely on the teachers’ help to barely reach a level that would save face.

“…Whew.”

I relaxed my stiffening shoulders and took a light deep breath.

Whenever I had to handle a genre I wasn’t good at, I invariably got nervous. Moreover, when there were people expecting something from me, the pressure grew even more.

“I’ll start.”

Whether Cael Arden didn’t see my nervous state, he immediately played the song and recording began right away.

The melody flowed out smoothly and leisurely. I held my breath, tried hard to relax my tension, and started singing.

‘Please.’

It had been really long since I felt this nervous. At least nervousness on stage is something I enjoy. I didn’t want to disappoint the Hollywood star who had looked down on me but called me because he recognized my skills.

Let’s do well. While being mindful of the parts the vocal teacher pointed out.

Even with my head spinning from all sorts of feedback, my part inevitably approached. I reflexively started singing.

Fortunately, my voice didn’t tremble much and it seemed like a reasonably good singing voice came out.

While concentrating on singing, I glanced at Cael Arden and saw he was listening to my song seriously while having some conversation with his staff.

After observing his and his staff’s expressions, I soon focused on singing with an even more relaxed mind. I couldn’t hear any sounds from outside, but I could tell from their expressions.

He continued his conversation with the staff with a face devoid of any smile, but one thing was certain – it was an expression of relief.

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