Chapter 351: Relying On One's Own Ability

She hadn't expected Liu Ning to speak up and confirm the matter. Ye Peiwen had not even brought her manager and assistant with her today. She even said that they could talk about it later.

"Thank you, Producer Liu," Ye Peiwen said immediately, feeling surprised.

"I'm pleased to work with you." Liu Ning reached out her hand. "I'll take you to meet the director later. Shi Jin, you can talk to Teacher Ye about the main content of the script."

"Okay," Shi Jin agreed, leading Ye Peiwen out.

After Ye Peiwen left, she asked Shi Jin softly, "Has Producer Liu always been so easy to talk to?"

"I think so." Shi Jin nodded lightly.

Ye Peiwen nodded. Rumor had it that Liu Ning was not that easy to get along with. He had probably been affected by Shi Jin.

"This time, I will make a guest appearance as a small singer, a very small character. The general story goes like this..." Shi Jin explained simply.

She and Ye Peiwen chatted as they walked out.

Many staff members greeted Shi Jin.

Huang Kaiqin was in the midst of taking photos when she caught sight of them and quickly retracted her gaze.

She was still a little confused. Why did the crew seem to know Shi Jin?

"Teacher Ye, this is an interlude that I wrote for 'Twilight Years'. Take a look. If possible, please sing this interlude too."

Ye Peiwen knew about Shi Jin's ability to compose. She took the manuscript and scanned through it. She could not help being amazed. "This tune... is so good. Shi Jin, you're really not bad."

"We still have to work together."

"Very good. When I finish writing the theme song, I'll discuss it with you."

Shi Jin nodded and smiled. "Sure."

Huang Kaiqin finished the photoshoot and planned to invite Liu Ning for a meal.

Currently, in Liu Ning's production team, he had more authority than the director. Other than being the boss of Changhe Film and Television, he was also outstanding in all aspects. Even the director had to give in to him.

"Maybe next time, Ms. Huang," Liu Ning declined. "I have something on today."

Huang Kaiqin felt a little disappointed. Although Liu Ning had personally dealt with her the past few times, she had never eaten with him. That said, she felt that their relationship was still lacking.

She could only leave with her assistant.

Liu Ning turned around and walked over to Shi Jin. "Shi Jin, you promised to eat with me previously. You won't go back on your word today, right?"

Shi Jin was supposed to be having dinner with Ye Peiwen tonight, but there was no harm in inviting Liu Ning.

She nodded. "If you don't mind, you can eat with me and Teacher Ye?"

"That's perfect." Liu Ning passed something to her. "This is a gift for your brother. Give it to him for me, please."

"Sure." Shi Jin took it. It just so happened that she was going to meet Gu Jingyuan soon anyway.

Liu Ning, Shi Jin, and Ye Peiwen walked out together. Huang Kaiqin was about to get into the car when she saw this scene. She could not help but frown.

She watched the three of them get into the car before looking away.

***

After Shi Jin promised Song Huaixian that she would learn piano, she arranged a time to meet him.

"I'll come and pick you up." Song Huaixian seemed to be afraid that she wouldn't come, so he was taking precautions.

Shi Jin did not reject his kind intentions. After leaving the event venue, she waited at the carpark.

Song Huai was the first to arrive. He was driving an ordinary black car that was inconspicuous in the traffic.

After he came over, he got out of the car and went over to Shi Jin's side, opening the car door for her. "Shi Jin, get in."

They then drove towards the Piano Association.

According to Fu Xiuyuan, the Piano Association was very powerful and could not even be compared to the Four Great Clans. Their existence in Beijing was very important. It was no wonder Fu Heyan was from there.

After all, the Fu Family was a big family that transcended even the four major families.

The Piano Association was located on an inconspicuous street. There was no door number on it and it looked ordinary. However, in a place like Beijing, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, and on this street, Shi Jin could tell with one glance that the location was extraordinary.

There were many buildings in the capital that could not be bought with money alone.

She followed Song Huaixian in. After he swiped his card, the door lock opened.

Shi Jin took a glance at the door lock. It was much more secure than the one in the dance association and was much harder to break.

They continued in and saw people ahead. When those people saw Song Huaixian and Shi Jin, they all stopped in their tracks.

When Song Huaisian approached, they said, "President Song."

Song Huaixian nodded. Only when he walked past did those people continue walking.

Shi Jin initially thought that he was a teacher. She hadn't expected him to be the president...

"When you come here in the future, you can learn from me." Song Huaixian smiled. "Also, I recommended you for participation in the Chopin piano competition. See if you're interested."

"The Chopin piano competition? That international competition?"

"That's right. This is one of the top piano competitions in the world. The people who win this award are all well-known figures in the piano world. I think you have a good chance."

Shi Jin entered his office. A piano was quietly placed in a corner. It looked old, but it was well maintained.

From the looks of it, it was tailored to the pianist's strengths and weaknesses.

Every pianist who had reached the top had their own strengths, and the difficulty of playing a certain piece varied from person to person. Ordinary pianists could not fully utilize their own abilities and advantages. The more custom-made a piano was, the more distinguished it was.

"But I heard that this year's Chopin competition has already progressed past the preliminary round. Every country has already decided on the participants," Shi Jin said.

"That's true, but a few days ago, I sent your performance video to the committee. They agreed to let you participate in the semi-finals-don't worry, this isn't the end for you.

The State Chopin Award is held once every five years. The entire committee doesn't conform to the rules of the competition. No matter what form one takes to participate in the preliminary round, as long as one obtains the approval of the committee members, one can enter the semi-finals. "

"But if I go in like this, will I squeeze out other participants?"

"Of course not. Currently, the top three of the domestic preliminaries have the qualifications to enter the semi-finals. The spot you got was obtained with your own abilities."

When Shi Jin heard this, she did not object.

Since she was determined to learn from Song Huaixian, participating in the competition was definitely necessary. It was not a bad idea for her to broaden her horizons by accepting the challenges of the world's top competitions.

Seeing that she had agreed, Song Huaixian immediately replied to the organizing committee and told them that Shi Jin would be participating in the semi-finals.

After chatting with him for a while, Shi Jin realized that he was indeed very professional. His short comments were very accurate.

"Try my piano.."

Chapter 352: A Born Champion

Song Huaixian pointed at his piano.

Shi Jin sat in his seat and gently played two notes. The piano's sound was simple and outstanding. It was indeed a top-class instrument.

She played Chopin's tune faithfully.

The tune flowed out and was very close to what Song Huaixian had expected. He closed his eyes and listened carefully. Then, he made one or two constructive comments.

"I didn't know that I could get a better sound that way..." Shi Jin had never undergone professional training before and had relied solely on her own passion. Being guided like this, she felt quite satisfied.

Her understanding of music was already very strong. In the past, when she had only been creating lyrics and melodies, she had used the piano as a support. Now, she finally understood how to learn music professionally. It was all very different.

Following Song Huaixian's guidance, she practiced again.

Song Huaixian remained calm and collected, but he was extremely surprised by her talent. He had only given her a few pointers and Shi Jin had already reached such a level. In the future, she would have unlimited potential.

Who would have thought that she had learned how to play the piano by herself?

After he was done, Song Huaixian gave Shi Jin a schedule. When Shi Jin took it, she forwarded it to Yao Jiahong so that he could arrange work around it.

After leaving the Piano Association, Shi Jin went to Beijing University to meet Gu Jingyuan.

It was summer vacation now, and most of the teachers and students had left. However, there were still quite a few who had stayed behind. The modern medical laboratory at Beijing University had unique advantages, so Gu Jingyuan would occasionally go back there to do experiments.

Shi Jin wanted to give Gu Jingyuan what Liu Ning had given her.

After entering the school, she put on a mask and walked towards the medical laboratory.

She sent a WeChat message to Gu Jingyuan.

"You have to wait for me for half an hour, okay? I can't leave with this experiment going on. Or I can get someone to pick you up."

"Then I'll wait for you to finish your work before coming over. I need to drink something first anyway." Shi Jin had expected this to happen.

When she passed by the convenience store, she bought two bottles of cola. While paying with her phone, she heard Shi Xuexin's voice behind her. "Auntie, you should drink something warm. It won't be good for your stomach if it's cold."

"You're so considerate. Then my lychee milk tea should be warm."

That was Shi Baozhi's voice.

Shi Jin took the cola and was about to leave when Shi Baozhi said, "You ranked fourth in the country for this piano competition. It's a pretty good result. Although you can't represent the country by participating in the finals of the Chopin competition in Warsaw, it's still very impressive." Shi Baozhi's voice was brimming with joy.

Shi Jin recalled that the top three could participate in the Chopin competition. It turned out that Shi Xuexin had come in fourth.

She had quietly gone to participate in that competition, but that wasn't important. Shi Jin didn't take it to heart and walked out with the colas.

Shi Baozhi and Shi Xuexin's milk teas were ready. The two of them walked out with their drinks. They were wearing sun hats and did not notice Shi Jin at all.

Shi Baozhi said earnestly, "Although you got fourth place this time, you can't be too proud. With the upcoming Ivy League piano composition competition, you'll have to continue working hard."

"Auntie, I will. That one is for original compositions. I believe that I can get good results. I'm also very confident about today's preliminaries," said Shi Xuexin.

Shi Jin didn't want to walk with them, but to get to the laboratory, this path had to be taken. Otherwise, she would have to go around the back door and loop around half the school. It would be an unnecessary pain. Hence, she slowed down and distanced herself from them.

Fortunately, Gu Jingyuan was not free yet, so it was fine for Shi Jin to go slowly.

After she deliberately slowed down, she was soon left behind by the two of them. Shi Jin only strode forward when she could no longer see them.

When she passed by the music hall, she saw a sign outside that read, "Ivy League International Piano Composer Tournament No. 7 Preliminaries - Beijing University Branch."

Many students were gathered outside.

The sounds of discussion rang through the air. "We're only at the preliminaries, but it's already so intense. It's really exciting!"

"In my opinion, we shouldn't hold too much hope with Shi Xuexin here. Such a talented girl is not someone that ordinary people can defeat."

"It doesn't matter. Even if she was born to be the champion, it wouldn't stop me from being the runner-up, right?"

"Hahaha, you're admitting defeat before participating in the competition."

"I wonder if there are any more seats inside? My friend is here to cheer me on. We've been queuing for more than half an hour and still haven't squeezed in."

"Shi Xuexin's really too popular. There are so many people cheering for her."

Shi Jin quickened her pace and walked past. She had just passed by the concert hall when a young boy ran over. "Shi Jin?"

"Mm." Shi Jin took off her mask.

"I'm Doctor Gu's assistant at school. I'm here to pick you up." He had just finished speaking when he saw Shi Jin taking off her mask. His eyes went blank for a moment before he regained his senses. "Shi Jin, this way please."

Shi Jin caught up with him. "Is my brother still busy?"

"He said he was afraid that it would be too hot for you to stroll around the school, so he asked me to bring you a parasol."

Only then did he recall and take out the parasol from his bag.

Shi Jin took it and walked forward with him. When she reached the laboratory, she returned the parasol to the boy. "Thank you."

The boy took it and held it for a long time before saying, "Wait a bit. Doctor Gu will be here soon. By the way, do you want tea or something?"

Shi Jin waved the cola in her hand. He smiled sheepishly and did not ask further. When he ran back over to Gu Jingyuan's side, his gait was a little messy.

After a few minutes, Gu Jingyuan arrived. He was wearing a white coat and looked handsome. He smiled and said, "Why did you come to see me?"

"You said that you happened to be working nearby. Won't it hurt your heart?"

Gu Jingyuan feigned having a heart attack.

"I want to learn some advanced and pure methods of extracting essential oil. Can you teach me, Big Brother?"

"Of course! The ancient technique extraction you told me about last time has its own outstanding and profound qualities, but modern medical instruments also have interesting advantages. I've thought about it, and using them together should be best."

"I think so too." Shi Jin nodded.

She opened her bag and took out a box. "Producer Liu asked me to pass this to you."

Gu Jingyuan glanced at it and said, "He's spending money again. I told him not to buy it, but this is just right for use."

He shouted into the room, "Take this to locker number two and keep it warm!"

Chapter 353: Shi Jin Was Worried

Shi Jin guessed that it might be some kind of experimental drug that was hard to buy. Otherwise, Liu Ning wouldn't have bought it for Gu Jingyuan.

Probably because the company and the project were profitable and Gu Jingyuan didn't want money from Liu Ning, Liu Ning had bought him what he needed.

Gu Jingyuan took Shi Jin into the laboratory and chatted with her about their recent experiments and the topic of extraction that she had just mentioned.

Before long, the afternoon passed.

"Let's have dinner at the laboratory tonight. Are you coming with me?"

"Okay." Shi Jin still felt that she had not done enough and agreed readily.

Then, many people came out. There was the young man who had been to fetch Shi Jin earlier, as well as other doctors and students in white coats.

"Wow, Doctor Gu, is Shi Jin really your younger sister? I thought that they were joking and that you were just a big fan. I didn't expect you to be her real big brother!"

"Doctor Gu, you're so mean. Why did you ask the third-rate boy to fetch Shi Jin? Why didn't you ask me?"

"Look, Four-Eyes, if I had asked you to fetch her, would you have been able to find your way back? Don't you know that you have severe myopia? You're almost blind after taking off your glasses, yet you still have the cheek to want to be entrusted with such an important task by Doctor Gu."

Everyone was teasing each other, but 'Four-Eyes' didn't get angry.

They wanted to take a photo together, and Shi Jin did not reject them. She took a photo with them and even patiently did some autographs for them.

Everyone knew their limits and settled down after a while. They left the school together and headed for the restaurant outside.

Everyone was afraid that Shi Jin would be chased by reporters and paparazzi. They surrounded her and subconsciously formed a circle to protect her. There was only one person who remained calm and did not ask for Shi Jin's signature.

When they reached the dining area, he looked down at his phone.

"Alright, Wei Zai, let's toast. To all good sisters like Shi Jin!" The four-eyed man took a photo of the person who was looking at his phone.

Wei Zai raised his head, picked up his wine glass, and drank with everyone else before continuing to look down at his phone.

Someone asked, "What exactly are you looking at? You've been distracted all afternoon, and now you're looking at it again."

"Could he be watching Shi Xuexin's competition again? How many times have you watched the video of Shi Xuexin taking fourth place in the National Piano Competition?"

Wei Zai put down his phone and said, "It's different this time. It's not the National Piano Competition, but the Ivy League International Piano Composer Tournament. This is an original composition competition. Only very talented players who can compose classical music can participate in it. It's even harder to get a place."

After he finished speaking, as if he was afraid that no one would believe him, he immediately put his phone volume up and started playing some music.

"This is Shi Xuexin's original classical piece today. Isn't it amazing?" Wei Zai said loudly.

"Oh, it's really not bad."

"Not bad. No wonder you've always liked Shi Xuexin."

"But no matter how much you like her, you still have to eat, right?"

Wei Zai was elated when he heard everyone's comments. He glanced at Shi Jin subconsciously.

Actually, no one from the laboratory was very interested in the entertainment industry. It was only because of Gu Jingyuan's occasional presence that they knew about Shi Jin. They knew nothing of the grudges between Shi Jin and Shi Xuexin.

However, Wei Zai was different. He knew all too well about the discord between Shi Jin and Shi Xuexin.

As Shi Xuexin's fanboy, he naturally thought that Shi Jin was the one at fault. Hence, the first thing he did was look at Shi Jin's expression.

When Shi Jin heard what he said, her expression did not change at first. Other people liked Shi Xuexin openly, so there was nothing for her to mind. However, when she heard that familiar tune, her brows could not help but twitch.

Wei Zai immediately noticed the change in Shi Jin. He thought to himself that she really was bothered!

That was understandable. No matter how well she did in the entertainment industry, how could she compare to Shi Xuexin's reputation in the piano world?

Playing and creating an original piano score were things that only those with true talent could master. It wasn't like those pop songs in the entertainment industry that could be easily written.

When she heard Shi Xuexin's music score, Shi Jin became concerned!

Gu Jingyuan asked in a low voice, "Is the air conditioner too cold? I'll dial it up."

"No need, it's nothing. The dishes are pretty good today. Big Brother, eat more."

When Wei Zai brought up this topic, someone asked, "Shi Xuexin participated in both the Chopin piano competition and the Ivy League competition. Which competition is more impressive?"

Wei Zai glanced at Shi Jin and said, "The Chopin Piano Competition is a worldwide competition. Basically, those who can participate in the semi-finals and finals are the top players of their own countries.

This time, Shi Xuexin was ranked fourth in the country. Although she could not participate in the semi-finals and finals in Warsaw, she was still one of the top players. Since she was ranked fourth in the country, everyone agreed with him.

"As for the other one, it's an original composition competition. The Chopin piano competition tests one's playing ability. This test not only relies on one's physical skills, but also one's ability to compose. Therefore, no matter how these two competitions go, Shi Xuexin is especially impressive!" Wei Zai emphasized.

"Yes, yes, yes. The person that you like must be very powerful." No one had much of a relationship with him and Shi Xuexin as they echoed his words.

Shi Jin's expression was indifferent. Gu Jingyuan glanced at Wei Zai but said nothing.

No one else noticed the change in Shi Jin. Everyone was laughing and the scene was very lively.

After dinner, everyone dispersed. Some went back to the laboratory, while others went home.

Shi Jin did not ask Gu Jingyuan to see her off. She got into the nanny van that Xiao Li drove.

In the van, she opened the forum for Beijing University students and entered the gossip category.

Indeed, there were already videos of today's competition up.

As expected, the video with the highest views was Shi Xuexin's performance.

Not only was her playing skill level professional, but her music score was also high class. There were many supporters under the video and many fangirls and fans commenting. Shi Jin listened to the familiar melody and closed her eyes.

When Shi Xuexin and Shi Baozhi left Beijing University, they saw Shi Jin getting into the van. They exchanged glances.

Shi Baozhi asked, "Is that Shi Jin?"

"I think so." Shi Xuexin took a serious look as the vehicle left quickly.

"Did she come to watch your performance?"

Shi Xuexin could not be sure. After all, it was not impossible for her to have been visiting Gu Jingyuan, but Gu Jingyuan did not come to school often, and now that it was summer break, the probability of him coming was even lower.

So, Shi Jin was still very concerned about the two competitions she had participated in and was there to check out the situation?

Chapter 354: I'm Joining That Competition

Shi Baozhi had some status in the domestic piano world. Although she had never won the world championship in a top competition, she had won several domestic championships and was very famous.

After joining the Zither Faction a few years ago, her popularity was unprecedentedly high. The entire Shi family depended on her.

She did not have any children herself and didn't want to have children, so she was very concerned about the Shi family's children. Previously, she had considered teaching Shi Jin, but Shi Jin actually said in public that her playing skills were average.

Maybe she shouldn't have been so calculative back then, but she had fallen in love with Shi Xuexin and could not be bothered with her anymore. When Shi Xuexin returned, she could tell that she was obedient and sensible, so she had accepted her.

Shi Baozhi snorted inwardly. "Regret now? It's too late."

She said, "Study the score you want for the competition properly. Bring it to me when you're done. The fourth place in the country cannot hinder your footsteps. There are fewer competitors in the composition competition. Try to get into the top three and participate in the competition overseas."

"I'll bring it to you when I'm done."

"Alright." Shi Baozhi was very pleased. "Although the Ivy League composing competition is not as important as the Chopin competition, if you really have talent, it will not be buried. It will be good for you to enter the eyes of those big shots."

Shi Xuexin understood this, which was why she had been practicing diligently. She had also made an appointment with Chu Ling. As long as she participated in this competition and obtained a ranking, Chu Ling would immediately announce their engagement. Even Xiuli Entertainment agreed to this.

Without this opportunity, Shi Xuexin did not know how many years she would have to wait before she could announce it.

Hu Lai analyzed the pros and cons for her. "Only by getting a good ranking in the high-end competitions will the opposition from the outside world be reduced to a minimum. It will be the least harmful to you and Chu Ling. When the two of you combine, you will be able to absorb a large number of CP fans. It will be beneficial to both of your careers."

Initially, Shi Xuexin had expected herself to be one of the top three contestants in the national competition to participate in the finals of the State of Xiao, but in the end, things didn't go as planned. She could only do her best in the Ivy League match.

Shi Jin understood about the Ivy League competition and realized that this competition had a history of several years.

The main purpose of this competition was to motivate the current pianists to work towards original composition. Not only did they have to play, but they also had to compose independently.

The weight of this competition was far inferior to the International Chopin Piano Competition. However, having motivated batches of pianists and composers, as well as producing pretty good scores, this competition still had some value and its influence grew.

This year, the organizers even chose the venue for the finals to be held in Warsaw, the hometown of Chopin, which was also the venue of the Chopin International Piano Competition.

Shi Jin sent Song Huai a message on WeChat: "Teacher Song, I'm joining that competition."

She was informing him, not asking for his permission. She had already made her decision.

Song Huai quickly replied: "You are willing to participate in the composing competition? That's great! However, the two competitions are just days apart from each other. Are you sure about this?"

"Yes." Shi Jin replied curtly.

Song Huaixian saw her response and only hesitated for a moment before replying, "If one works, it works all the time. I believe you can do it. Since the preliminaries haven't ended, I'll get someone to register for you."

A message quickly came from Ye Peiwen. "Shi Jin, I already heard about it. Listen to these few lines. I think it works-Long have you known that sadness is inevitable;

Why keep at it?

Because one is often loath to part in love.

Why care about that little bit of warmth?

She sang a few lines and Shi Jin replied, "It's not bad. I feel that way."

"Then I'll continue writing." Ye Peiwen was inspired. Recording variety shows was obviously busy, but she did not feel tired at all.

Liu Ning also sent Huang Kaiqin's photo.

It had to be said that Huang Kaiqin was indeed an artist Yao Jiahong had trained before. She took good care of herself, and after putting on makeup, she really looked like whatever she was acting in. Her eyes were stubborn yet gentle.

It was hard to say that she was a stunning beauty in the entertainment industry. However, it was rare for her to have such a look. It suited the female lead very well.

"I think it's pretty good," Shi Jin replied. As long as Huang Kaiqin didn't play any tricks, this movie would definitely make her famous again.

She didn't need to look for Yao Jiahong anymore. Her acting career could be expanded.

Liu Ning: "I think it's not bad either. As long as there are no variables, everything is fine."

"Is there any change in her?" Shi Jin asked.

Logically speaking, Huang Kaiqin did not have many choices. She had not acted in a film for several years and the team that came back this time was not bad. She would cherish it.

"Maybe I'm worrying for nothing. Her fans are against her taking on our show. I hope she can hold on. After all, there aren't many artistés that can be kidnapped by fans these days."

Upon hearing Liu Ning's words, Shi Jin opened her Weibo and scrolled through it.

After reading for a while, she had more or less grasped everything.

It turned out that after Huang Kaiqin married that rich husband, he was in a half-retired state. A few years ago, she had quite enjoyed that lifestyle. Her Weibo was filled with famous cars and luxury houses. However, she seemed to have a relationship problem with her husband, so she wanted to make a comeback.

Her husband used the excuse of "a woman who has married into a rich family should be a full-time housewife with peace of mind, take care of her husband, educate her children, and take care of internal affairs" to prevent her from making a comeback. There were many rumors circulating outside.

Her fans were originally very supportive of her comeback and were especially happy, especially her career fans. They felt that they had finally waited for her day.

Then, some big fan who had read the original novel of "The Twilight Years" realized that the character Huang Kaiqin was playing was actually a role in which her husband had requested her to be a full-time housewife at home. Even after her husband cheated on her, she still gave up her career to support her husband.

This hit the nail on the head.

They were originally very happy to see Huang Kaiqin rush out of that fence and develop her career, becoming a role model for women. Now, it turned out that she was going to act in such a drama. Wouldn't that be a compromise with her husband?

Everyone vented their feelings on Huang Kaiqin, leaving comments, exhorting her not to take the role.

Everyone left comments on her team's Weibo, scolding them for not considering her career development and for not accepting a suitable role for her.

Even though, from the industry's point of view, the role that Huang Kaiqin could get this time was already top-notch within her capabilities.

When Shi Jin saw this, she understood why Huang Kaiqin wanted to look for Yao Jiahong..

Chapter 355: Invisible Love

Yao Jiahong was indeed the best in the industry when it came to treating fans rationally and guiding them. Therefore, even though Shi Jin had been defamed in all sorts of ways, her fans were rarely foolish enough to let these things happen on their own. When it was about time, they would digest it internally. Her fans were also amongst the most rational and intelligent ones.

After reading it, Shi Jin replied to Liu Ning, "I hope she can hold on. It would be silly for her to be led by the nose by her fans."

She was replying to WeChat when a pair of hands landed on her shoulder. Without turning around, she knew it was Fu Xiuyuan.

He was massaging her shoulders with just the right amount of strength and his hands conveniently trailed down to her waist. He asked, "Are you still sore?"

Shi Jin had been running around the entire day. In fact, her waist was no longer sore. However, when his hands pressed down on her, that familiar sweet feeling still came over her.

She smiled helplessly. "Let's hope it doesn't get worse tonight."

She could feel the heat coming from her ears. She knew that it would be hard to stop. Those who cannot object can only accept.

***

"Twilight Years" was still in production.

Even though there were all sorts of disturbances, filming continued as scheduled.

Shi Jin did not have many scenes, only a small cameo. Hence, although she was on set, she stayed busy writing songs.

Liu Ning knew that she had never acted before, so she asked her to take a look first to get a feel for the atmosphere of the production team and observe her senior's acting skills.

"Who knows, you might even become the female lead in the future," Liu Ning teased.

"Thank you for your kind words." Shi Jin smiled.

Fu Heyan was coming today.

When she heard that Shi Jin was going to participate in the Ivy League competition, she had become quite interested. She hadn't expected Shi Jin to be able to compose.

A top-notch pianist might not be a composer, and Fu Heyan certainly wasn't, but they were usually top-notch musicians who could tell good from bad with just one ear. Hence, after hearing Song Huaixian's words, she wanted to come over to take a look.

As a very familiar fan, she wouldn't pressure her idol.

After she informed Shi Jin, she drove straight to the set. When she reached the door, Yao Jiahong went to fetch Fu Heyan and invited her in.

Shi Jin was sitting in a corner, writing a song. There was a piano beside her. It was a prop for the production team.

Shi Jin posted on Weibo: "For the next song, I will personally play a piece of piano music as the background track. Does anyone want to hear it?"

The comments were filled with screams.

"I'm looking forward to it! I'm looking forward to it!"

There were tens of thousands of likes below this post.

"Does Shi Jin know how to play the piano? What kind of fairy sister is she?"

"She's a Goddess!"

"She's my immortal wife."

Shi Jin hadn't released a song for a long time. Under Yao Jiahong's watchful gaze, she had posted this teaser.

She was reading the comments when Fu Heyan came in.

Fu Heyan smiled and greeted, "Shi Jin!"

"Sister, sit." Shi Jin pointed at the seat opposite her.

Fu Heyan looked at her seriously. "You look better today."

"You see me differently since you have a fan filter."

"Oh c'mon, I don't care. You're just beautiful." Fu Heyan sat down and saw her stop writing. She said eagerly, "Can I take a look?"

Shi Jin passed the paper to her.

Fu Heyan exclaimed, "It's actually not a piano score!"

"It's a new song I wrote."

"Ah!" Fu Heyan was even more surprised than before. "Is it the song that you said you wanted to play in the background? I'm actually the first to see it?"

"No, Fu Xiuyuan was first."

Facing this subtle display of affection, Fu Heyan did not know whether she should roll her eyes.

"Even if I'm second, I'm still satisfied. Wow! I'm so happy that I'm going to faint!" She made an exaggerated hand-on-heart gesture.

Shi Jin smiled.

Fu Heyan finished reading the score. Although it was pop music, it had its own spirit.

She used to think poorly of popular music in the entertainment industry and felt that it was not as good as piano music, especially classical music. Only classical music could be considered real music.

It was Shi Jin who had changed her mind.

"Can I try to play this new song of yours?" Fu Heyan was itching to play it. Coincidentally, there was a piano beside her, and her hands were all ready to go.

"Try it." Shi Jin got up, pulled out her chair, and gave her some space.

Fu Heyan immediately sat in front of the piano with Shi Jin's manuscript. As she played the song, she found an excitement that she had not felt in a long time.

Meanwhile, filming was ongoing. After Huang Kaiqin finished her part, she looked over.

She had already felt that it was strange that Shi Jin came to the set frequently, but today, she was actually seeing Fu Heyan?

She doubted her eyes. Fu Heyan was a pianist who only appeared in high-end music halls. She was the champion of the Chopin piano competition. As she did not appear on the show to avoid hyping things up, others might not be familiar with her, but Huang Kaiqin could still recognize her.

After she married into a rich family, she had to watch the piano concerts to improve her mood, so naturally, she knew that Fu Heyan had a powerful background.

Fu Heyan had come to visit and even to play the piano with Shi Jin?

She glanced at her assistant, who immediately understood and whipped out his phone to look over.

After Fu Heyan finished playing, she swept her fingers over a row of keys with a satisfied expression.

"That's great. I think that if this song doesn't become popular, the heavens will not tolerate it."

"Which song of mine isn't popular?" Shi Jin smiled faintly and asked.

Fu Heyan couldn't refute her. "Idol, humility makes one improve, but as my idol, your strength won't allow you to be humble."

Although she hadn't seen Shi Jin's full piano score, Fu Heyan was very satisfied after seeing her new song score.

After she left, Liu Ning walked over to Shi Jin and said in a low voice, "Shi Jin, Huang Kaiqin wants to change the script."

"If her suggestion is reasonable, let her change it." Shi Jin didn't mind changing the script. After all, it was inevitable that she would miss something when she wrote it.

Even though she was not the one who had written the script, she had to admit that.

As long as it was a kind and reasonable suggestion, it was normal for changes to be made.

"She and the screenwriter are already arguing. I'll go persuade her. I hope you can persuade the screenwriter."

Since Shi Jin knew the script and could communicate better with the scriptwriter, Liu Ning delegated this task to her.

Shi Jin stood up.

The scriptwriter was a young woman in her thirties. She was also the one who had written the original novel. It could be said that it was the product of her blood, sweat, and tears.

Shi Jin understood how she felt.

"Teacher Luo, drink some water to calm yourself down." Shi Jin brought the water in..

Chapter 356: More Drama

Teacher Luo saw how polite Shi Jin was and knew her status. She stood up in embarrassment.

"Shi Jin, you really can't change this part."

When she saw Shi Jin enter, Teacher Luo could not help but pull her over. "Even if you advise me, I can't change it. Think about it. In this part, the character has realized that her husband had an ambiguous relationship with other women. The child at home is sick, and there is a problem between her parents. It's when her emotions get the most intense that she explodes.

It's precisely this long line that can push this emotion to its peak. If we change it according to what she says and change all the long sentences into short ones, making her converse with the husband, the tension in this segment will be gone. "

After she finished speaking, she recalled that Shi Jin was only a singer and had never acted in any other productions. She did not understand the script at all. What was the point of saying all this?

She took a sip of tea to calm herself..

Shi Jin nodded and said, "I think that makes sense."

Teacher Luo looked up at her and felt a little comforted.

Although Shi Jin didn't understand, Teacher Luo was just venting her emotions. It was nice that someone could listen and stand on her side. She then said, "If she has a reasonable request, it's not impossible to change things, but I heard her chatting with her assistant in private. It turns out that she feels that the lines are too awkward to say and too difficult to act. Her mood fluctuates too much, and she's afraid that it will be easy to get into character and difficult to get out of it. That's why she wants to hold back and asked me to change the script. I absolutely can't agree to this. For the sake of the actors and for her own convenience, she changed the script. Why didn't she also just share some of her earnings with others?"

Shi Jin could not help but laugh. Teacher Luo's ridicule was quite sharp.

Seeing her smile, Ms. Luo knew that she had said something wrong. If her criticism got out, who knew what people would say? Fans nowadays were really not to be trifled with.

"I didn't mean it that way. I just thought... when everyone should be professional, they should make the effort to behave," she added.

"Ms. Luo, what you've said makes sense. If you can't change it, you definitely shouldn't agree to change it."

Of course, Teacher Luo did not believe that she could change anything. She had been in several groups before, and it was not unusual for actors to change their scenes for various reasons.

In many production teams, directors and producers did not have as much say as the actors did.

She had lost her temper today because she was too angry. Now that she thought about it, she felt a little regretful. After all, Huang Kaiqin would still be able to live a good life if she were to change locations. A scriptwriter like her, who had put in so much effort, would most likely end up with nothing.

"It's rare that you're willing to listen to my complaints. Thank you for your consolation, Shi Jin. I feel much better now."

If Liu Ning was on Huang Kaiqin's side, then so be it. It was more important to earn a living. As for what Shi Jin said, Teacher Luo took it as her kind advice.

Meanwhile, Liu Ning and Huang Kaiqin had already communicated.

Shi Jin walked out.

Liu Ning secretly shook her head at Shi Jin. "This is not the only thing that she wants to change. She also wants to add more scenes. She feels that the three female leads' scenes are too average and don't highlight her."

"Producer Liu, you have to be mentally prepared." It was Shi Jin's turn to speak.

Liu Ning glanced at her and nodded.

The assistant massaged Huang Kaiqin's shoulders and neck, saying, "I wonder if they will really change the script after this mess."

"If it changes, I will continue to act. If not... then forget it."

After Huang Kaiqin accepted the role, the fans' objections were especially loud. Now that filming had just started, the VIP had already called her assistant.

Everyone still hoped that she would consider the impact of filming this television drama and not make any meaningful compromises for her rich husband. She should be determined to walk her own path.

With the fans in such an uproar, Huang Kaiqin had to consider their feelings. However, the drama had already started filming. If she broke the contract, it would implicate her too. Now, she could only see if Liu Ning would break it off for her.

"I'll find a suitable time to upload that video," the assistant said.

Huang Kaiqin did not say much and just nodded casually.

On Weibo, when Shi Jin said that she wanted to release a new song, the fans' emotions were stirred. They thought that they would have to wait a few more days, but the next day, Shi Jin's new song came out.

"I'm really amazed by Little Stone's speed!" One fan sighed. "I'm so happy to be her fan."

"This piano piece is really nice to listen to. I heard that it was composed by Shi Jin herself, and she even played it herself. Isn't she too awesome?"

"It's not like this is the first time something like this has happened. She has always been this awesome!"

"I can never get tired of listening to this piece. It's so nice!"

"This new song, 'Fairytale', is both romantic and affectionate. If Little Stone is really in love, then the guy must be a very good man, right?"

"Don't remind me that she has someone she likes. I want to be her boyfriend!"

"Darling Shi Jin, you're still young. It's fine if you like someone, but don't get married too early! Marriage makes people old, really!"

Although the fans didn't unanimously accept her dating and having someone she liked, they all had different opinions about it.

This was really a unique situation for the entertainment industry. In the entertainment industry now, the acceptance towards marriage was much higher than it had been in the past, and there were still people who became famous through marriage and childbirth, but on the whole, for idols, especially those that were sponsored, dating was still a taboo topic.

Once young idols' relationships were exposed, they would have no choice but to lose their fans, their image would collapse, and they would be mocked by the public until they became D-list celebrities.

Only Shi Jin was an exception. She didn't care if she annoyed her fans, because her fans were all there to listen to her songs. As long as the song was good, she would have the ability to continue attracting fans.

She didn't put on much of a public front. If she had someone she liked, she'd just openly share it with her fans. Therefore, the entire fanbase had completely accepted the fact that she could fall in love at the age of twenty.

Many young idols hid their true selves. They were so envious of what Shi Jin had. Even a top celebrity like Chu Ling did not dare to say that he was going to date. Every time he was interviewed, he had to say, "My life's focus will always be on my career."

After all, the previous top celebrity who was about the same rank as him had fallen silent for three years because he had announced his relationship..

Chapter 357: Useless Song

Huang Kaiqin scrolled through Weibo, and when she saw Shi Jin's current situation, she felt somewhat regretful. If she hadn't fallen out with Yao Jiahong back then, would the situation be different?

Shi Baozhi heard Shi Jin's song in Old Master Shi's ward.

"Dad, you still need to rest. This kind of... song, you should listen to it less."

"You don't understand." Old Master Shi shook his head.

Why didn't Shi Baozhi understand? This kind of piano music was really too simple. There was no difficulty to it at all.

Although the piano was the king of the instruments, it was very easy to learn the basics. It was very easy for a singer to play the piano. How could it be compared to a real piano performance?

It was easy to get started with piano, but the difficulty threshold was high. Shi Jin was still far from being able to play the works of a master.

As expected, Shi Jin's song took first place in the charts very quickly. Every time she released a new song, the download count would skyrocket.

The anti-fans naturally had to say, "This is because the other singers were slow in releasing their songs. That's why Shi Jin has a chance."

However, who said that a fast release of a song was not a skill in itself?

If someone had inspiration, they could write. Once finished, they could record very quickly. The efficiency was so high that the entire management board of Supreme Entertainment was laughing like crazy.

In the past, they would call Yao Jiahong over from time to time for a discussion. They had not been satisfied with Shi Jin's plan. Now, everyone was throwing their hands at Yao Jiahong and completely ignoring him.

***

It had been two days since there were any results regarding the change of scenes in the production team of "Twilight Years".

Because of this, all the supporting roles were being filmed, and only Huang Kaiqin had stopped.

Teacher Luo was already prepared and had to change the script.

There was no choice. The screenwriter could not argue with the artist, and nor could she. In the end, she could only accept fate's arrangements.

It was noon. She went to collect a lunch box from the crew and returned to her lounge.

Liu Ning called.

She had barely taken two bites when she saw the call and decided to answer it.

"Teacher Luo, there's no need to change the main character's scenes. There's a part for a supporting role that doesn't make much sense. The director said that it might not be very good to film like this, so you have to cooperate and make some changes in the afternoon."

"What?" Teacher Luo didn't understand at all. Liu Ning repeated himself patiently.

Teacher Luo was so excited that she knocked over the lunch box on the table.

There was no need to change the role for Huang Kaiqin!

She couldn't be bothered to eat anymore and rushed out. She saw Shi Jin and Yao Jiahong sitting in the corner eating together. She quickly walked over and greeted them.

"Has Teacher Luo not eaten yet?" Yao Jiahong asked. "Do you want to join us?"

"No need. I have something on," Teacher Luo said with a smile. She then said to Shi Jin, "Shi Jin, thank you for your kind words."

Although Shi Jin did not have much authority in the production team, she still remembered her words of comfort.

"It's fine. I'll have to trouble you to change the supporting role first," said Shi Jin.

Teacher Luo turned around and walked towards the director. She couldn't wait to get editing.

Someone had raised a logical question and even said that it was not a good role. She had to humbly accept this suggestion.

After taking a few steps, she turned back to look at Shi Jin. It was a little strange. Shi Jin was just a guest actor and had not started filming yet. How did she know that the director wanted to change the script?

After Liu Ning called Teacher Luo, Huang Kaiqin also came to his office.

Liu Ning invited Huang Kaiqin to sit down before saying slowly, "Teacher Huang, I heard from your manager that if we don't change the script, you may quit?"

"It's not that serious," Huang Kaiqin said calmly. "Producer Liu, you know that this show is for mothers to watch. It'll be better to make it so that they can relate to the characters. Without this depth, they won't understand it."

"When the audience sits in front of the screen, it's like their IQ will magically increase by 20%," Liu Ning said.

Huang Kaiqin nodded. "Producer Liu, look at me. I put in a lot of work to be here. I must have wanted this work to be better so that everyone's path would be easier. If not for this belief, who would care about what the content is?"

This meant that they couldn't negotiate anymore.

Liu Ning calmly said, "In that case, I have to respect your opinion as well as Teacher Luo's."

"Then I'll get my manager to talk to you." Huang Kaiqin was under a lot of pressure. The fans' opinions came ceaselessly and she did not want to delay any further.

Her manager arrived before long. Since she had already made her decision, the contract termination was resolved very quickly.

Logically speaking, this matter had all started because of Huang Kaiqin. She had broken the contract first and should compensate them for a portion of the money. However, Liu Ning did not ask them to compensate him. Instead, he asked Huang Kaiqin to leave.

Once Huang Kaiqin left, Liu Ning started to worry. It would not be easy to find another suitable female lead.

The director had quite a strong opinion as well. He had had high hopes for Huang Kaiqin. With this change, he would need someone who had acting skills and was suitable for the role. He would also need someone with a suitable schedule. That would be extremely difficult.

"Producer Liu, now that the character is gone, how can I continue filming?" The director shrugged at Liu Ning.

"You can film the supporting roles' scenes first."

He walked out with his hands behind his back.

Shi Jin was talking to Ye Peiwen. Logically speaking, it should have been a tense period for Ye Peiwen with her filming the second episode of "Our Life". Shi Jin was also quite surprised to see her suddenly appear on set.

"Teacher Ye, you..."

Shi Jin saw that she was still carrying her luggage.

Ye Peiwen smiled and said, "I'll give you the score first before heading to the hotel."

"Are we filming at the hotel then?" Shi Jin asked casually.

"No. My role has been replaced. I need to find a place to stay now. My assistant went to book a room for me. She has a lot of things, so I'm carrying my own luggage."

"Didn't you sign a contract? How did you change it?" Shi Jin was puzzled.

"When the original guest came back, I had to give up my spot. But that's normal. That role was hers to begin with. It was expected that I would give it back to her."

Shi Jin recalled hearing her mention that the guest was Huang Kaiqin.

She immediately understood that Huang Kaiqin did not want to offend her fans, so she had terminated her contract with "Twilight Years" and immediately went back to "Our Life".

She had requested to change the script previously probably because she had backup plans, so she could be fearless. At worst, she would go back to filming a variety show.

Thinking of this little drama, Shi Jin knew what Huang Kaiqin was playing at..

Chapter 358: That Kind Of Feeling

Ye Peiwen, who did not know the inside story, was still puzzled. "Say, Teacher Huang really works hard. You guys should be quite busy filming here, right? She's back in the variety show again. She has to take care of both things at the same time. She must need a lot of energy to cope."

"She terminated her contract here," Shi Jin said calmly.

"The contract has been terminated?" Ye Peiwen was surprised and envious at the same time. "Wow. Such a good opportunity, yet she just wasted it."

Shi Jin did not say anything else. Huang Kaiqin had been willful for a long time. On the one hand, she was reckless, but on the other hand, she cared about what others thought of her. She was very divided.

Shi Jin finished reading Ye Peiwen's entire piece. "Teacher Ye, it's very good. I think everything is fine and there's nothing to fix."

Ye Peiwen stood up and said, "I was afraid that I'd be rusty after not writing for so long. Since you're almost done, let's finish the recording early. I should go back now."

Shi Jin suddenly asked, "Teacher Ye, are you willing to act?"

***

Ye Peiwen was still in a daze when she got sent to the fitting room.

Of course, she wasn't confused. She just hadn't expected the crew to follow Shi Jin's instructions.

Although she had never officially participated in any film or television series, she had filmed many MVs and advertisements. She had also taken on quite a number of variety shows in the past six months.

Her expression was quite natural in front of the camera. She did not panic at all.

A makeup artist quickly helped her put on her makeup and change her clothes. She smiled and said, "I have to say, she really does look like her."

When the director was called over, he held back his emotions.

After Huang Kaiqin left, his expression remained the same.

Although they could shoot the supporting roles' scenes first, the director was the type who would find it difficult to get into thinking about other roles if he could not grasp the image and temperament of his main lead.

Liu Ning called him over to watch the auditions for the new actor, but he was a little emotionless.

Liu Ning had not expected Shi Jin to make such a bold decision.

It was true that Ye Peiwen sang well, but her acting skills and image should be quite different from Huang Kaiqin's, right? Especially since Ye Peiwen was older than Huang Kaiqin by a few years, he did not know if she could grasp this feeling.

Huang Kaiqin's assistant stayed behind as she still had some things to pack.

When she heard that Ye Peiwen had been summoned for a fitting, she did not leave in a hurry. Instead, she stayed behind to take a look.

She realized that this production team was really indulging in fantasy. It was obvious that they needed to improve their acting skills for this show. They were actually choosing a singer to act?

Liu Ning and the director waited patiently.

Yao Jiahong asked Shi Jin, "Do you think Teacher Ye can really do it?"

"She filmed an MV before, and her appearance suits this scene."

Yao Jiahong believed in Shi Jin's judgment and was looking forward to seeing Ye Peiwen perform.

Ye Peiwen was not very confident in herself. Forget acting, she had only picked up singing after helping Shi Jin sing, but when she thought of Shi Jin...

The audition today was all set up for her by Shi Jin. If she could not get it, Shi Jin would be under a lot of pressure.

No matter what, she had to do her best. Even if she couldn't get this role, she couldn't let others look down on Shi Jin.

Ye Peiwen composed herself.

The makeup artist patted her shoulder. "Teacher Ye, you can go."

Ye Peiwen walked out.

The director was originally disinterested, but when Ye Peiwen walked out, his eyebrows twitched and he was a little moved.

Liu Ning also realized that Ye Peiwen was younger than he had been expecting. After her makeup and hair was done, she fit the female lead's age very well.

Perhaps it was because she had been practicing for a long time, but she was not afraid at all in front of so many cameras. Her expression was full of confidence.

The director nodded at his assistant, who handed him a box. "Teacher Ye, you can choose a scene to try out. You have ten minutes to prepare."

Ordinary actors usually took three to five minutes to prepare for their audition.

Since Ye Peiwen was a singer, the production team gave her extra time.

Ye Peiwen gasped.

Her luck was not good and she had drawn the most difficult part that Huang Kaiqin wanted to change. It was the part where the character had a lot of lines and a strong emotional outburst.

The director's assistant silently mourned for her. This was the most difficult part available. Even Huang Kaiqin's acting skills hadn't been enough for it.

The assistant went back and told the director.

The director also felt that the woman's luck was really bad.

Everyone was discussing things in low voices, thinking that Ye Peiwen was in trouble this time. They didn't know why Liu Ning wanted her to audition.

Ye Peiwen had only heard about the contents of the script from Shi Jin and did not know the details. She didn't know which parts were difficult, so she didn't feel put off. She heard that she had ten minutes to prepare.

Looking at the big paragraphs of lines, she used her specialty of remembering lyrics and read the words a few times. Then, she started to gather her emotions.

Ten minutes flew by.

Ye Peiwen said to the director, "Director, can I start now?"

"Let's begin."

Huang Kaiqin's assistant stood and watched as Ye Peiwen stood in the middle of the stage.

The first move she made was very young and inexperienced, with a kind of pretentiousness that only a singer could have. It was totally not as natural as a professional actor's movements.

Huang Kaiqin's assistant did not take another look. He got into the car and sent a message to Huang Kaiqin. "Liu Ning is really indulging in fantasy. He asked Ye Peiwen to audition over here. Hahahaha, her acting skills make me laugh."

"He probably wants to annoy me by making people feel that even a random singer can be better than me," Huang Kaiqin replied.

However, she didn't care. It didn't matter whether she suffered or not. It wasn't as important as her fans.

After being retired for a few years, she had returned and realized that the entertainment industry was no longer the same. Now, it was the world of the fans. She had to protect her fans' feelings and not let them down.

Ye Peiwen was indeed very inexperienced at the beginning. However, she quickly got into character. She spat out a lot of lines. Not only was she angry, but she was also confused about her life and emotions. Why did she work so hard for her family, when in the end, she couldn't get their understanding? Why did her husband have to be distracted?

It was hard for her to calm down, and the torment was obvious in her eyes. Her acting skills were not particularly outstanding, but she had personal experience of such events. So she understood the misery and confusion of women of this age.

The large paragraph of lines was even recited without any hesitation. With the foundation of a singer, her pronunciation was clear and her words were not impeded at all.

The director's assistant was stunned for a moment. He secretly gave her a thumbs up in his heart. He had originally thought that such singers needed teleprompters to sing, but now it seemed that it was purely done through memorization..

Chapter 359: Delete My Accidental Video

The director and assistant director talked for a while, then, the director said to Liu Ning, "I think Teacher Ye is alright. If possible..."

"I'll go talk to her," said Liu Ning.

The director nodded. Ye Peiwen's acting skills were indeed inferior to Huang Kaiqin's. However, it was rare for a person to have such compatibility with lines like these. Even Huang Kaiqin had not managed to get this part. She had been acting for a long time and knew how to save energy. Even if she had the acting skills, she still gave people the feeling that she was a wily old fox and was not invested enough in her roles.

Ye Peiwen, on the other hand, was completely devoted to her work. Naturally, her emotional abundance was different.

Ye Peiwen had acted based on anger just now. When she saw Liu Ning walking over, she sounded a little tense. "Producer Liu, how was it?"

"Teacher Ye, is your manager here? Let's talk in detail."

"He's in the capital. I'll call him right away!" Ye Peiwen said immediately.

She finished her call and went to Shi Jin. Shi Jin smiled and said, "Teacher Ye, congratulations."

"Shi Jin, I realized that whenever I meet you, I get especially lucky."

"God helps those who help themselves."

Ye Peiwen felt at ease after hearing her words. "When I've settled on the job, I'll definitely treat you to a meal."

Shi Jin smiled and said gently, "Sure."

Liu Ning and Ye Peiwen's manager soon met.

The last time they finalized the theme song, the two of them had already met and had a certain understanding of each other. So facing this new task, communication was smooth and fast.

The manager was very humble. "As for Teacher Ye, she really doesn't film much and is not as experienced as her in singing. I hope Producer Liu and the director will give her some pointers. Teacher Ye also wants to improve, so she shouldn't be afraid of wasting time."

It had not been easy for Ye Peiwen to re-enter the industry and get a job, so she had an enthusiastic attitude. Her manager made use of this to get her to improve.

After the matter was settled, Liu Ning quickly announced the news of Ye Peiwen's role and posted a photo.

This matter naturally attracted the discussion of fans.

Ye Peiwen's photoshoot actually looked better than Huang Kaiqin's. This was also something the public had not expected.

"I didn't expect Teacher Ye to be so pretty. I have to watch this show."

"So this is the Ye Peiwen woman who'll replace Huang Kaiqin?"

"Speaking of which, Ye Peiwen is a few years older than Huang Kaiqin, but the former looks younger than the latter."

"This show is actually quite good. Just by looking at the introduction, I can tell that it's a good script. With Liu Ning's supervision, I think the quality is guaranteed. No wonder everyone is fighting so hard over it."

Huang Kaiqin had quickly been replaced. When she saw that Ye Peiwen had replaced her, she could not help but feel uneasy.

There were many discussions in the outside world, and everyone was saying that she was inferior to Ye Peiwen.

She was not in a good mood. Fortunately, she still had something.

***

Not long after Shi Jin's song was released, there was a small break.

Huang Kaiqin's assistant posted a video and immediately deleted it, but as Huang Kaiqin's assistant, she had hundreds of thousands of followers on Weibo.

Even though she had deleted the video instantly, someone saved it on the spot. Then, they saw the content of the video.

In the video, Shi Jin was standing to one side. There was another woman with her face obscured playing a piano piece from Shi Jin's "Fairytale".

Huang Kaiqin's assistant quickly posted on Weibo: "I'm sorry everyone, I originally wanted to share a part of Teacher Huang's daily life to the fans, but my hand slipped and I sent the wrong video. My bad, I'm guilty, please scold me as much as you want, but the video is private, please have mercy and delete the video I sent by mistake. Please don't watch it, and don't forward it."

The more she said this, the more curious everyone became. Some people who had never seen this video expressed their desire to know what the content was.

Those who had saved the video posted it.

No one took Huang Kaiqin's assistant's words to heart and started watching. Then, someone asked, "Why did Huang Kaiqin's assistant react so strongly after sending this video and repeatedly apologize and beg everyone not to watch it?"

"It's because this is Shi Jin's video after all. It's normal for people not to watch or forward it when it's been sent wrongly."

However, there were still people who had different opinions. "I feel that things might not be that simple. There's nothing important about a small video. After all, it's no secret that Shi Jin made a cameo appearance in 'Twilight Years'."

"That's right!"

"That's not right. In this video, it's obvious that Shi Jin is not playing the piano. However, this part just happens to be the piano sound that Shi Jin used. I have reason to suspect that Shi Jin does not know how to play the piano, and is deliberately creating hype about herself playing it."

Shi Jin's fans could not stand this any longer. "Playing the piano is very simple. There's no need to doubt her, right?"

Fans: "That's right. Shi Jin even knows how to play the guitar. Isn't it very simple to play the piano? I don't know if you've played the piano before, but it's not hard."

Passerby: "Who knows? Shi Jin said that she played the piano, but that's not her in the vid. This is very suspicious."

An anti-fan: "If you can't even play the piano yourself, then many other things are probably also faked."

"If Shi Jin has a clear conscience, why is Huang Kaiqin's assistant so nervous?"

One fan was so angry that she laughed. "You're saying that Shi Jin doesn't have a clear conscience after what others did?"

Fans: "What do you mean she doesn't know how to play the piano? You think she needs someone to replace her?"

The anti-fan: "Anyway, this is very suspicious. I have reason to suspect that Shi Jin is a fraud!"

Then, a person named "EatCarrotsButNotVegetables" publicly posted a long Weibo post:

"As far as I know, Shi Jin and Producer Liu from 'The Age of Immortality' have always had a good relationship. This might be based on the fact that Producer Liu and Li Juekai worked together before. After that, Shi Jin recommended Ye Peiwen, the guest who had sung for her in "Ultimate Singer Songwriter". Ye Peiwen then replaced Huang Kaiqin. I suspected that Shi Jin found out that Huang Kaiqin knew that she had hired someone to play the piano for her, so she deliberately introduced Ye Peiwen to him. I don't know if that's what everyone else thinks, but anyway, I've sorted out what happened in my mind and I think it's pretty reasonable.."

Chapter 360: Shi Jin Relies On Her Beauty

"Everyone just needs to take a look. People feel that an artist from a talent show is not as innocent and harmless as they may appear on the surface. In just half a year, I've learned everything about the entertainment industry. It's really impressive. "

When this long Weibo post was published, it attributed the reason for Huang Kaiqin's departure to Shi Jin.

Remaining neutral, Huang Kaiqin became an innocent person who had been replaced.

Actually, with just a little thought, one could tell that Huang Kaiqin was a wealthy lady now and had strong backing. How could such ordinary methods deal with her? However, as long as someone believed it, it meant that the method was successful.

Huang Kaiqin's own logical chain of departure smoothly shifted the blame to Shi Jin.

Right after that, everyone started to doubt Shi Jin's ability to play the piano. Why did she need someone to replace her? Was the music that everyone heard from the single really hers or someone else's?

# Ye Peiwen Replaces Huang Kaiqin #

# Huang Kaiqin's Innocence #

# Shi Jin's Piano Substitute #

A few hot searches began trending.

Huang Kaiqin was naturally not afraid of everyone digging deeper. She had not really had a falling out with the production team, and her methods were very secretive, so no one could find fault with her, but as for Shi Jin... She had seen Shi Jin on set for a long time and had never seen her play the piano. She was probably lying.

Indeed, they could ignore Huang Kaiqin, everyone was now just concerned about whether Shi Jin was lying.

When Shi Jin saw the news, it was already nighttime.

Yao Jiahong messaged Shi Jin on WeChat, but she didn't reply for a long time.

He knew better than to pursue the matter. He knew that if he made another call at this time, Fu Xiuyuan might come to kill him. He messaged Liu Ning: "It's fine as long as it gets settled tomorrow."

"Does she know how to play the piano?" Liu Ning only knew that she knew how to write scripts, but he was not sure about her playing the piano.

"Don't worry about that."

Ye Peiwen was also with Liu Ning at this moment. She said, "Huang Kaiqin doesn't want this role for herself. Before she leaves, she has to act pitiful and say that she was coerced by Shi Jin. When she goes on variety shows, her popularity will increase, not decrease. With this scheme, what about Shi Jin?"

"Shi Jin has her ways of dealing with and resolving such issues. As for Huang Kaiqin, I'm not sure if she can get her hands on fame properly."

Ye Peiwen said apologetically, "It's all my fault. I should be the one Huang Kaiqin looks down on."

"How can I blame you? Didn't you realize that she was attacking whoever she could get hold of?" Liu Ning shook her head.

Shi Jin only saw the messages sent by everyone the next day.

She poked her head out from under the covers and met Fu Xiuyuan's deep and satisfied gaze. She said nothing and only got out of bed slowly with him after giving him a kiss.

When it was time for breakfast, she finally had time to return to Yao Jiahong. "Brother Yao, make the arrangements."

Yao Jiahong said, "Okay, let's start the live broadcast of you playing the piano at 8 pm. Your fans have been waiting for your live broadcast for a long time."

"Sure." Shi Jin did not object.

The two of them announced the live broadcast on Weibo.

Fans: "Ah ah ah ah, finally! Little Stone is going to do a live broadcast!"

Fans: "To put it bluntly, if there's a clarification and a live broadcast, I really want to hear her gossip."

Fans: "I wonder what she will say."

Passerby: "I'm a little curious too. I want to see what she'll say."

The anti-fan said, "I'm guessing that Shi Jin must be practicing the piano now. Didn't you say that piano is easy to learn? A few hours should be enough for her to finish, right?"

The anti-fans: "Hahahahaha, what if the live-stream is just a way for them to find a substitute player?"

Fan: "The haters are all jealous. Does Little Stone need someone to play for her?"

Fans: "Our darling's the best!"

Huang Kaiqin did not panic. Even if Shi Jin could play the piano, Huang Kaiqin would not lose anything. She hadn't publicly dissed Shi Jin for not knowing how to play the piano. It was all the imagination of passersby and anti-fans.

She had done nothing.

Even her assistant had only 'slipped' and sent a video. She had already apologized countless times. She had earned enough popularity, fame, and attention by now.

At 8 p.m:

Shi Jin's fans were already waiting in the broadcast room.

Shi Jin had never appeared much on Weibo and rarely posted, although it was obvious that she doted on her fans. However, her fans still felt that they didn't get to see her enough.

Now, everyone was guessing what she was going to say during the live broadcast.

The live broadcast was being shot at Lanting Residence.

After she confirmed that she wanted to practice the piano with Song Huai, Fu Xiuyuan had gotten someone to customize a piano according to her preferences and strengths.

The piano had just been delivered and was still brand new.

Yao Jiahong set up the live-stream. When the clock struck eight, he gave an OK sign and left the piano room.

Fu Xiuyuan was sitting opposite Shi Jin tonight. Of course, he couldn't stay and be a third wheel, and Shi Jin couldn't withstand the torture of Fu Xiuyuan's gaze.

When Shi Jin's face appeared on the screen, the comments exploded.

"Darling!"

"Sister!"

"Little Stone!"

Shi Jin asked softly into the lens, "Can everyone hear me?"

"I can hear you! I can hear you! Darling, your skin is great!"

An anti-fan: "This livestream channel's beauty plan is number one in the country. Even if some 70-year-old Old Lady Wang from next door streamed, she could also wipe away all the wrinkles and flaws."

"Sister's lipstick is really pretty."

The anti-fans: "Stunning!"

"Little Stone, you look good today."

The anti-fans: "Stunning!"

"What kind of filter do you use? Share it."

The anti-fans: "Gorgeous!"

Many people were asking for the filter, but this was the first time Shi Jin had used this livestream app. She could not find where to adjust the filter, so she asked directly, "Where do I check?"

The bullet screen showed her the way and told her the details.

Shi Jin tried to take a look and said, "Oh, there's no filter."

"AHHHHHHHHHH! No way! I told you she wasn't using a filter, and you guys didn't believe me!"

"That's right, that's right. How can people be anti-fans, asking what the filter is?"

Shi Jin tried adjusting the filter and choosing a pretty one. Everyone watched helplessly as her palm-sized face became weirdly small.

It was only when she pulled them all off that her body returned to normal.

"Those fans are new, right? Don't they know that she has never used beauty filters? Is this the first time you guys are looking at her properly?"

Chapter 361: A Master Of Blame

"There are actually people who doubt the beauty of our darling?"

This time, no one was talking about looks anymore.

The anti-fans also restrained themselves. Those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

Shi Jin was ready and said, "Today is my live broadcast. I'll play everyone my latest song, 'Fairytale'."

She left the close-up camera and sat down at the piano.

Everyone saw her piano. As there was no beauty or filter, the piano showed its original appearance.

The brand new, flawless features were also seen by everyone.

A true fan's heart skipped a beat. "Shi Jin's piano is practically brand new? She really doesn't play normally, right?"

"It's okay, as long as she can play a little bit," said someone comforting herself.

"That's not difficult. I'm sure she can do it."

No one made any bold claims, afraid that the anti-fans would find a loophole.

Indeed, the anti-fans had already started screeching. "The piano is so new? You just bought it today, right?"

"Shi Jin only began using it today, right?"

"Actually, it's fine if you don't know how to play the piano. There are many singers who don't know how, but if you don't know how to play, you should just admit it."

The fans did not dare to defend themselves. It was not scary for them to suffer humiliation. They could not accept the fact that their darling would suffer too.

Shi Jin lifted the cover and looked up at Fu Xiuyuan, who was sitting in front of her.

When she first wrote this song, he had been the first listener.

During the live broadcast, he naturally had to be the first and only person physically present.

Shi Jin's fingers landed on the piano keys. As she played, she sang:

"Maybe you won't understand. Ever since you said you loved me

All the stars in my sky lit up.

May I'll become the angel you love from the fairy tales,

I'll open my arms, and they'll become wings to protect you.

Believe, believe that we will be like a fairy tale.

Happiness and joy are the endings. "

The sound of the piano was smooth and gentle.

Her voice was clean and warm. Through the screen, it was like a warm breeze entering everyone's hearts.

Fu Xiuyan's gaze was deep and quiet, and there was a gentleness between his brows.

All the fans who heard her singing went wild.

Those who had seen Shi Jin play the piano would never suspect that she was faking it. She was not looking at the score and her movements were smooth, graceful and calm. Especially when she was singing, there were stars in her eyes.

The fans, who had been a little nervous, were now relieved and no longer worried.

The anti-fans loitered around for a long time and did not find a suitable angle to attack from. Gradually, they lost momentum.

"It's really too good!"

"This is the most worthwhile live broadcast I've ever heard. It was not a waste of my efforts to finish my homework during the day. I was just waiting for these few minutes to enjoy myself!"

"When will our Darling do a live broadcast next?"

"I want her to do it again!"

"Little Sis, sing a little more!"

Shi Jin did not reject and sang three songs that she had sung before.

Actually, those three songs were not entirely suitable for the piano, but it was rare for her to have such an opportunity to interact with her fans. When she sang, she made some slight changes.

She satisfied her fans and used her eyes to ask Fu Xiuyuan what he wanted to hear. With one look from him, she knew.

Finally, she added another song, "The Moon Represents My Heart" to end the day's live broadcast.

After turning off the live broadcast, she walked towards Fu Xiuyuan and asked with a smile, "Mr. Fu, are you satisfied with today's live broadcast?"

Fu Xiuyuan wrapped his arm around her waist and answered with a kiss.

Shi Jin was no longer on-screen, but the fans had not dispersed.

Some fans who knew about music were so excited that they were about to cry, "In order to make this song more suitable for the piano, Little Stone changed the tone in the middle of the song. She also changed the ending tone slightly, making it sound more comfortable."

"Uncultured people can only tell that it's slightly different from the previous version. They only know what's different after seeing the guru in the front row. Our Darling is really thoughtful!"

"I want to know who she sang 'The Moon Represents My Heart' for? Could it be for that lucky person?"

"Most likely. Sigh, I'm getting jealous. I wonder who Shi Jin fell for."

"Are there still people who doubt our Shi Jin's ability to play the piano?"

Naturally, no one would refute her now. At the same time, another passerby also posted on Weibo.

# Huang Kaiqin's Complete Analysis #

"Legend has it that in order to take on the role in "Twilight Years", Huang Kaiqin rejected the variety show "Our Life" that she had previously agreed on. However, Huang Kaiqin's fans had always objected to her acting in a drama that was very similar to her own life. They used all sorts of words to kidnap her and her team, forcing her to quit the role. After that, for some reason, Huang Kaiqin acted for a few days and resigned from "Twilight Years". It's said that after she resigned, the production team had no choice but to use Ye Peiwen. And guess where Huang Kaiqin went? Back to record "Our Life"!

Ye Peiwen had no choice but to audition for "Twilight Years" because she was replaced by her as a permanent guest of "Our Life.""

The commentator was concise.

There were also many pictures attached.

Huang Kaiqin's fans were the ones who had opposed her acting as the lead in "Twilight Years". .

There was a screenshot of Ye Peiwen's first episode of "Our Life". In addition, the person who claimed that she was a passerby had pushed the blame of Huang Kaiqin quitting her role in "Twilight Years" onto Shi Jin. Now she was exposed, and it was confirmed that she was Huang Kaiqin's fan.

Naturally, this information was discovered and released by Yao Jiahong.

Instantly, things turned around. The netizens quickly understood the situation. "In order to please the fans, Huang Kaiqin resigned from her role in "Twilight Years". However, she then pushed the blame onto Shi Jin, saying that Shi Jin brought in Ye Peiwen and pushed her away. She even said that it was because she bumped into Shi Jin playing the piano. How funny. Shi Jin really knows how to play the piano, which means that she doesn't have to worry about anything. Why would she deliberately push Ye Peiwen away because of that?"

"I can testify to this! The second episode of 'Our Life' has been released. There is indeed no sign of Ye Peiwen in the first episode, but Huang Kaiqin is there."

"The second episode of 'Our Life' was filmed first, followed by Ye Peiwen's audition for 'Twilight Years'. It's obviously Huang Kaiqin who went back on her word and wanted to get whatever she wanted. How could she say that it was Shi Jin and Ye Peiwen who pushed her away?"

"Huang Kaiqin is really good at shifting the blame. She's like her very own fan."

"It's not that I want to say this, but to be able to make your own career plans after being constrained by fans, you must be a little stupid, right?"

Chapter 362: Wait And See!

"Filming a variety show is much easier than filming a television drama. Maybe she's just too smart and has long wanted to change to a more relaxing job?"

The blame was placed on Huang Kaiqin.

She had thought that she would be able to enjoy this wave of popularity, but in the end, she was suffering a backlash from it. She was not as innocent as she was before.

"Our Life" was also criticized badly because Ye Peiwen had been replaced by Huang Kaiqin.

Ye Peiwen had a loud personality and sang well, so she gained a lot of fans in the first episode. Now that the fans of the show found out that she had been replaced by Huang Kaiqin, they all ran over to scold the production team, "Brainless fools, don't you know who's better?"

"Sigh, I hope your program gets cancelled soon."

The production team could not resist the public pressure. Although they did not terminate the contract with Huang Kaiqin, they reduced the number of publicity photos, teasers, and so on to avoid the limelight.

Huang Kaiqin had already experienced the contract termination and signing of the new contract. She could not argue with the production team and could only endure it. She just needed this wave of infamy to die down. If she were to make a fuss again, she would have no chance of surviving.

Fortunately, her fans were especially touched about her quitting acting in "Twilight Years" and were still protecting her.

The clip of Shi Jin playing the piano did not diminish the popularity of the incident. On the contrary, it spread widely.

The fans were very happy to repost it.

Shi Baozhi and Shi Xuexin naturally saw the video as well.

Shi Xuexin was a little worried. "Auntie, they all say that Shi Jin plays well. What do you think?"

Shi Baozhi took a few glances and said, "Her finger technique is still passable, but the piano has never been prepared for common music. With Shi Jin's movements, it's too tacky. This is just to appease the fans.

"And you think she plays classical music? Not everyone can play classical music. It's blasphemy to play the compositions of geniuses like Liszt and Chopin if you're not up to scratch."

Shi Xuexin finally felt relieved.

After watching the video, her heart had been hanging in the air, afraid that Shi Jin would snatch the limelight away. She was relieved when she heard Shi Baozhi's words.

Indeed, she was worrying too much.

Piano was a skill that required hard work and practice. If one randomly studied it, they could only play pop music.

Speaking of which, Shi Jin hadn't learned much in the past. Why should she be afraid of her?

***

The filming of "Twilight Years" went smoothly.

Ye Peiwen was good with her lines and willing to train hard. If there was anything she did not understand, she would consult the director. She wasn't one to shirk hard work. Hence, her acting skills advanced by leaps and bounds.

Shi Jin only had a few scenes as a guest star. After she was done, she packed up her things.

Ye Peiwen walked over after she was done filming. "Shi Jin, I heard that you won't be coming again after today?"

"Yes, I have nothing else to do here," said Shi Jin.

"Okay then. We'll meet again sometime."

Shi Jin waved at her. Xiao Li came over to carry her things and they walked towards the car together.

Huang Kaiqin's assistant ran over. "Shi Jin."

Shi Jin was about to get into the car when she blocked the door. She could only look at her patiently.

She said, "I'm sorry, Shi Jin. The video I uploaded previously was really my mistake. I didn't expect it to bring you so much trouble. Those netizens and anti-fans outside are really too much. They always like to make wild guesses and stir up trouble."

She had come specially to apologize, perhaps because she didn't want their relationship to be too strained.

Xiao Li pouted.

Shi Jin said calmly, "There's no need."

"I'm being sincere. I didn't do it on purpose..."

"But I don't need to forgive the person who brought me trouble, nor do I need an apology. As for whether it was intentional or not, it's fine as long as you can be sure of that in your heart." Shi Jin lifted her lashes lazily. "Can you move aside now?"

Huang Kaiqin's assistant had no choice but to step aside.

Shi Jin got into the car without even glancing at her.

Huang Kaiqin's assistant was even angrier. She had never met such a person. In the entertainment industry, everyone would always see when someone lowered their heads, and anyone who saw such humility would have to smile.

Given Shi Jin's attitude, the assistant did not believe that she would go far!

Just wait and see!

She was clenching her fists when the exhaust from the car sprayed her in the face.

This was done by Li, the driver. He couldn't stand such people. He stepped on the accelerator.

Shi Jin noticed and pursed her lips.

Her car did not return to the Lanting Residence, but rushed to the house of the Fus.

According to Fu Heyan, Old Madam Fu had been recovering well recently and she was in high spirits. She had invited Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan to a meal.

Shi Jin did not have a lot of work on and could make time for this, so she did not reject her.

When she arrived, Fu Xiuyuan's car also rolled up. He got out of the car and the driver drove on.

When he saw Shi Jin's car, his expression softened. He walked forward and Li parked in front of him.

Fu Xiuyuan opened the car door for Shi Jin.

When the door opened, the rays of the setting sun shone into the vehicle, dyeing Shi Jin a faint golden color. The two of them walked into the villa together.

Old Madam Fu was sitting on the sofa while Doctor Pan took her pulse.

Seeing Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan enter, Old Madam Fu greeted them with a smile. "Quick, come over and sit with Grandma."

Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan walked over together. Doctor Pan let go of the older woman's hand. When he saw Fu Xiuyuan, his expression couldn't help but turn slightly cold. He was suppressed by Fu Xiuyuan's aura and stopped breathing for a moment. He immediately understood that this must be Master Fu.

As for Shi Jin, she was just an artist. Although she had an imposing aura, her status and profession naturally reduced the respect and fear he felt for her.

"Doctor Pan, how is my grandmother's health?" Fu Heyan asked with a smile, her tone filled with respect.

There was a hint of pride in Doctor Pan's respectful attitude. "Old Madam's condition has improved a lot recently. If I'm not mistaken, the symptoms of insomnia, dreams, and dizziness have all been greatly reduced, right?"

"That's right," Old Madam Fu immediately replied. "Doctor Pan, your medicine is really good. It's not like I haven't treated my previous illness before. I've taken a lot of medicine over the years, but while it was effective when I first took it, it wouldn't work again after two days. Yours is still the best. Recently, my body has been very light. It's really been a long time since I've been like this."

"Old Madam, it's your good fortune to have been able to receive this medicine of mine. It's fate. Chinese medicine emphasizes the role of fate. I'll give you another prescription. After you take it, you won't need to take medicine anymore."

"Okay, okay," Old Madam Fu said happily.

When Fu Heyan saw this, she was also very happy and asked the butler to prepare some generous gifts. On top of that, they would pay double the consultation fee..

Chapter 363: Silly Girl

Doctor Pan quickly wrote down a prescription, and Fu Heyan took a look at it. As usual, she had to hand it over to the butler to get the medicine.

Shi Jin said, "Sister, can I take a look?"

Fu Heyan didn't pass it to the butler. Instead, she passed it to Shi Jin and said, "That's right. I know you know about medicine too. Take a look."

Doctor Pan smiled disapprovingly when he heard that Shi Jin also had medical skills.

This artist in the entertainment industry was really strong. She was not even satisfied with her field of singing and acting and still dared to talk about medical skills?

He knew that Shi Jin wouldn't be able to understand anything, but Fu Xiuyuan was beside him and his gaze was fixed on Shi Jin. Doctor Pan didn't dare to speak.

Shi Jin took a look and got an idea. She said, "Doctor Pan, although this prescription is not harmful to humans, Grandma is old and her metabolism is slow. It will take a lot of energy to metabolize these drugs. She might as well not take it."

Doctor Pan didn't want to say anything, but now that Shi Jin was showing him up like this, if he didn't say anything, he would lose his dignity as a doctor.

He immediately said, "It seems like you know a lot about medicine. However, I'm the one taking care of her. The so-called benevolence of a doctor is also the so-called principle of helping a person right up to the end. Since I've already taken care of Old Madam's body to this extent, there's still some time left. Naturally, I can't not give her anything."

Fu Heyan tried to smooth things over with a smile. "Doctor Pan, you might have misunderstood. Shi Jin does have medical skills. She even treated my wounds before. There must be some misunderstanding between the two of you. Shi Jin, make yourself clear and see what's wrong. If there's anything, we can discuss it together."

After all, Doctor Pan was the doctor who had treated Old Madam Fu, so Fu Heyan was naturally polite to him.

"Can I see his prescription from before?" Shi Jin asked.

The butler immediately took out all the old papers. Ever since Shi Jin had delivered the piano, he couldn't help but regard her more highly.

Shi Jin flipped through all the prescriptions in detail and shook her head. "They are all prescriptions to improve breathing and blood circulation. There are no side effects after taking them, but I will still say the same thing. Grandma is old and her body is not well. It's better for her not to take these medicines that have no side effects but are basically useless."

Doctor Pan could no longer sit still. His voice was cold as he said, "So, your medical skills can treat external injuries? I'm afraid you've studied western medicine, right? However, it's obvious that Western medicine wouldn't find any problems with Old Madam Fu's illness. Even their medicine can't improve her condition. If she hadn't taken my medicine, she would have been bedridden long ago. Now, you're saying that my way isn't effective? Are you looking down on ancient Chinese medicine? I advise you young people to behave yourselves. Don't express your opinions on things you don't understand."

Old Madam Fu also felt that Doctor Pan had a point. She said to Shi Jin, "Shi Jin, why don't I take another round of Doctor Pan's pills and see how it works?"

"Grandma, you're suffering from insomnia, dreams, and dizziness because your nerves are weak. Only by calming your mind and mind can you recuperate. As for your qi and blood, you don't lack any at all. Your silver hair and rosy complexion are proof of that. Your eyes are yellowish, your temples are mottled, and your eyebags are severe. All of this is caused by your nervous system. You're treating the symptoms but not the root cause. It will only increase the burden on your body."

"Silly girl, you're making things up!" Doctor Pan said angrily. Then, sensing Fu Xiuyuan's sudden anger, Doctor Pan hurriedly sat back down.

Fu Xiuyuan looked at him. "If you don't want your tongue, we can remove it."

Doctor Pan was ashamed and angry, but he did not dare to say anything.

Old Madam Fu was confused, but she did not dare to believe Shi Jin completely.

At this moment, the butler entered and said, "Old Madam, Elder Miss, Master Fu, the Tang family wants to see Doctor Pan."

The Tang family had never been famous in the outside world, but because they were close to the authorities, they were actually very powerful.

Seeing that Fu Heyan and Fu Xiuyuan had no objections, Old Madam Fu said, "Invite them in."

Fu Heyan said in a low voice, "Perhaps Mrs. Tang is here. The head of the Tang family is sick. Maybe she's here to see Doctor Pan."

Old Madam Fu understood, because she had been cured, Fu Heyan naturally respected Doctor Pan.

The head of the Tang family had never been able to discover the cause of his illness, and it wasn't easy to cure either, so the entire family was very worried.

It was no surprise that they were able to find this place.

A moment later, the butler brought in a graceful and elegant woman in her forties.

She was dignified and generous. After she entered, she greeted him politely. When she saw Shi Jin, she also greeted her without batting an eyelid. She did not look surprised at all and was very well-mannered.

"Sister Heyan, it's been a long time since I've come to see Old Madam. Forgive me." Mrs. Tang smiled and continued, "Please don't blame me."

"Ah, I'm already very happy that you've come to see this old woman." Old Madam Fu smiled.

Fu Heyan got the butler to serve tea. "It's our honor that sister-in-law is here. Let's not stand on ceremony."

Everyone exchanged some pleasantries. Mrs. Tang even included Shi Jin and praised her for her beauty. The scene was very lively.

Then, she changed the topic and said, "Sister Heyan, can you introduce me to Doctor Pan?"

"He's here." Fu Heyan had nothing to hide. "Doctor Pan, this is Mrs. Tang, a friend of the Fu family."

Dr. Pan immediately stood up and greeted her. He could not suppress the excitement in his heart. He knew that he had made a name for himself in the capital after treating Old Madam Fu.

Mrs. Tang had come here especially for him.

Fu Heyan asked, "Where's your husband? Has he been well?"

"I won't beat around the bush anymore. My husband's health hasn't been good for a while, and it's been getting worse recently. So, I'd like to invite Dr. Pan back to check on my husband. Old Madam, Sister, Master Fu, you don't mind, right?"

Of course, everyone acquiesced.

"Thank you very much."

Actually, if she wanted to hire a doctor, she could have just asked for one. There was no need for the Fu family to say anything, but Mrs. Tang wanted to show her respect to the Fu family.

After all, this miracle doctor had been discovered by them. What if the Fus wanted him to be a family doctor and was unwilling to share him with the outside world?

It was normal for wealthy families to keep good doctors.

She could not completely ignore the wishes of the Fu family. Secondly, she wanted to see Old Madam Fu's condition in person to see if she was as blessed as the rumors said. She wanted to see if she had really recovered so quickly..

Chapter 364: What Medicine Can She Have?

Now, seeing that Old Madam Fu was in a good state and full of energy when she spoke, she felt much better. She couldn't help but feel impressed and realized that Fu Heyan wasn't exaggerating.

The Fus had a good relationship with the Tangs. Since Mrs. Tang had made such a request, Fu Heyan naturally wouldn't refuse her.

After she agreed, Dr. Pan was pleasantly surprised. He had always been confident in his own abilities. Now that he had finally made a name for himself, he had been noticed by several wealthy families. His future career was promising.

He stood up and said, "It is my honor to be invited by Mrs. Tang. I am also willing to serve you and your family."

Mrs. Tang wanted to treat her husband's illness, so she immediately said, "If no one minds, I'll ask you to come with me now then."

Doctor Pan nodded in agreement.

Feeling revived, he said to Old Madam Fu, "Old Madam Fu, I suggest that you take more of my medicine. Don't listen to the words of a non-professional."

Old Madam Fu was slightly hesitant. Shi Jin slowly put away all the prescriptions and folded them up. She said calmly, "You really can't take that medicine."

Seeing that Mrs. Tang had come for his services, Doctor Pan definitely could not allow Shi Jin to slander him in front of outsiders. He immediately said, "Miss Shi, If you stop the medicine without permission and cause any consequences, well, that will have nothing to do with me. If Old Madam Fu has problems, I hope you won't come complaining to me."

Mrs. Tang didn't want to enquire into other people's private matters, but when she heard this, she couldn't help but ask, "Doctor Pan, Old Madam, what do you mean? Didn't Old Madam Fu take Doctor Pan's medicine and remain healthy? Why can't she take Doctor Pan's medicine?"

Doctor Pan said, "I've been prescribing medicine for her to nourish her body with. Recently, her dizziness, loss of sleep, and many other symptoms have all been alleviated. Her body is also getting better by the day. However, this lady from the entertainment industry insists that my medicine is useless and will instead increase the burden on her body.

"I didn't want to argue with the young girl anymore, but everyone has witnessed the old lady's condition. Her complexion is getting better and better, and the situation is turning for the better. So, I really don't know what to say."

Since Fu Xiuyuan was there to temper the situation, Doctor Pan's words were much gentler, and he was not as intense as before.

Mrs. Tang hesitated. "Is there some misunderstanding?"

She also knew Shi Jin's name and knew that she was currently very popular in the entertainment industry. She had heard that her results were not bad and she was quite capable, but when it came to medical skills... How could someone who had never really studied medicine point out the mistakes of a real doctor?

Doctor Pan snorted in his heart and thought to himself, "What misunderstanding could there be? It's all because some people are playing to the audience and looking for a purpose for their existence here. Women in the entertainment industry are used to pulling such tricks!"

He didn't say these words out loud, but he could feel Fu Xiuyuan's cold gaze, which felt as if it was going to poke a few bloody holes in his body.

With this thought in mind, he did not even dare to curse silently.

Fu Heyan smiled and said, "Maybe there's a misunderstanding..."

"There's no misunderstanding. Like I said, Doctor Pan's medicine has no effect on Grandma's condition. If she takes too much of it, it will only backfire," Shi Jin said. "Grandma's health improved because I gave her a few bottles of essential oils to nurse her back to health."

Doctor Pan could not help but laugh. "Really?"

He felt that this was the biggest joke in the world. He had painstakingly checked Old Madam Fu's pulse and prescribed medicine seriously. It had not been easy for him to nurse Old Madam Fu back to health. Yet, Shi Jin was now claiming that all the credit belonged to her! How impressive.

Old Madam Fu thought of the bottles of essential oil in her room. She had thought that they smelled good, but now she knew that they had other uses too.

She wondered why her situation had become so much better recently.

She knew that Shi Jin had treated Fu Heyan's hand injury, so she immediately believed her. Her face lit up as she said, "Since that's the case, Butler, you don't have to get me more medicine."

Doctor Pan's expression turned even uglier, but he dared not voice his anger.

When Mrs. Tang heard Shi Jin's words, she muttered in her heart. After all was said and done, it was actually Shi Jin who had cured Old Madam Fu. Could she still trust this Dr. Pan?

She glanced at Shi Jin. She was in her early twenties and was as fair as an orchid. Doctor Pan was calm and experienced. She said, "Shi Jin, I would like to ask if there is a way to treat undetectable asthma?"

"What are the symptoms now?" Shi Jin asked.

"For the past few years, there's been heavy panting in the winter. The other three seasons have been slightly better, but medicine can alleviate it. Today's situation is so bad that even an inhaler doesn't help..." Mrs. Tang was worried.

Shi Jin said calmly, "I can't be sure without seeing him. However, I think it'll be best to go to a big hospital for a detailed checkup. Don't trust a self-assessed doctor."

Hearing this, Mrs. Tang forced a smile and said, "Thank you."

If the examination at the big hospital was going to be effective, she would not be clutching at straws right now.

Not to mention the big hospitals in Beijing, which big hospital in the world had she and her husband not been to before?

Every time he took medicine, his condition would improve. However, once he stopped, he would relapse endlessly again. This time, it was even worse.

After hearing Shi Jin's reply, she still decided to employ Doctor Pan.

She smiled and said, "Since Doctor Pan still has some medical skills, I'll invite him over to take a look. I hope it'll be of some use."

Shi Jin did not stop her. Doctor Pan did not want to stay with the Fus anymore, so he immediately said, "Mrs. Tang, as a doctor, I have a duty to fulfill. Let's go now."

"Why don't..." Fu Heyan wanted Mrs. Tang to call Shi Jin over to take a look, but on second thought, Mrs. Tang did not believe in Shi Jin and she might not be free anyway, so she did not say much.

Mrs. Tang quickly excused herself, and Dr. Pan followed.

"Doctor Pan, are you confident in your skills?" Mrs. Tang asked.

Ever since he treated Old Madam Fu, he had never doubted his medical skills. He immediately said, "Mrs. Tang, even if I'm not 100%, we can say 70% or 80%.. While I've been treating Old Madam Fu, her condition has been getting better by the day..."

Chapter 365: Giving You A New Script

In other words, he still did not agree with Shi Jin.

Mrs. Tang thought about it seriously and felt that it made sense. It seemed like Shi Jin was very familiar with the Fu family. If she really had the ability, why hadn't she cured Old Madam Fu earlier? It didn't make sense to say that it was Shi Jin's treatment.

After Mrs. Tang and Doctor Pan left, Fu Heyan got the butler to quickly pour away the old medicine. However, was Shi Jin's essential oil really that magical?

She looked at Shi Jin.

Shi Jin took out a few new bottles containing glowing essential oils. She said evenly, "Grandma, I've reformulated these according to your recent symptoms. You can take them. Stop taking Dr. Pan's medication for two days. You should be able to sense the change."

Old Madam Fu immediately took the bottles and said, "Alright, alright. I'll give it a try."

After dinner, Shi Jin and Fu Xiuyuan left the Fu family mansion.

On the way, she thought of something and sent Liu Ning a WeChat message. "Producer Liu, I've checked the cast list for Tomorrow's Rescue. We have to replace Gao Bo."

"Tomorrow's Rescue" was a movie that Liu Ning and she had prepared together with "Twilight Years". They planned to release it at the end of the year.

Shi Jin had no objections.

Today, Liu Ning had sent over the entire list of actors.

After looking at the list, Shi Jin did not think too much about it. It was only a bit later that she remembered that Gao Bo, who played the second male lead, had been photographed by the paparazzi in her previous life because he had talked about hating the country in public and was boycotted by the entire internet. After that, he was scolded out of the entertainment industry and never made a comeback.

Shi Jin did not care if he could make a comeback. Hating his country meant he deserved to suffer. If a person hated their own country, their character was already worrying.

Liu Ning replied, "I was just about to tell you. It doesn't matter if we change the person or not. I'm afraid we can't film this movie anymore."

"What happened?" Shi Jin sat up straight and asked.

"The Wen family has paid a huge sum of money to buy all the scripts that we had high hopes for. They even contacted the director and the entire team. They bought all of them out, catching me off guard. They've contacted all the staff that I had high hopes for."

Liu Ning's words were filled with frustration and helplessness.

Shi Jin typed swiftly. "You mean Wen Yongwei's family?"

"That's right. They're rich to begin with. It's probably because they saw that we've become popular and have been talking about everything we film recently, so they've long taken a fancy to the things we like. F*ck, I've been working on this movie for so long, but it's all useless now!"

"How much did they pay?"

"As far as I know, double."

Shi Jin typed, "They are planning not to make profits but to promote themselves."

It would already be considered very good if a normal movie could double the production cost. After all, other than the cost of production itself, the publicity and distribution costs were also very high. The movie theaters even had to draw in half the production cost.

They had paid twice the price to steal the screenwriter, director, and team of actors. This was for fame, not profit.

"How generous." Shi Jin sent a thumbs up emoji.

She thought for a moment, then continued typing. "Are they planning to support their own people?"

"I think so. Wen Yaoming is gaining momentum right now, and Wen Yongwei needs publicity as well. The two siblings are acting together. No matter what, they will become a hot topic."

"Then let them do it," said Shi Jin. "I'll give you another script later."

"Girl, if you had said so earlier, I wouldn't have been so worried for so long!" Liu Ning was overjoyed.

He had absolute confidence in Shi Jin's script. One Shi Jin could beat ten good scriptwriters.

After "Tomorrow's Rescue" got poached, the cast lineup and material was released on Weibo. Obviously, they were going to do something big with it.

Wen Yongwei was not the main female lead, but she was the second female lead. It was obvious that she had a lot of scenes.

The second male lead, which Wen Yaoming was playing, was the best friend of the male lead. If there were scenes with the male lead, there would be scenes of him.

As for Gao Bo, he had gone from second male lead to third male lead. Nothing else changed.

The fans were already full of anticipation.

Wen Yaoming had acted before and had a good reputation.

Wen Yongwei's luck was deteriorating as she compared herself to Shi Jin. Her fans were no longer as enthusiastic as before and she was in desperate need of some popularity. The comments were filled with the word "anticipation".

Shi Jin took a glance and soon lost interest. Since they liked that movie so much, they could take it all.

***

Back at the Lanting Residence:

Shi Jin turned on her computer and quickly went through a few scripts that she had written. Then, she selected one carefully and sent it to Liu Ning.

Liu Ning received the file and immediately clicked on it. After scanning through two pages, he had a belly full of opinions that he wanted to discuss. He sent a bunch of messages.

Just as Shi Jin's fingers landed on her phone, Fu Xiuyuan's hands landed on her shoulders.

Shi Jin simply typed, "I'm already asleep. Goodnight."

Liu Ning was speechless.

Fu Xiuyuan glanced at her screen, a smile on his lips as he tilted his head down and kissed her earlobe.

***

The next day, Shi Jin woke up naturally.

When she woke up, she reached for her phone. There were almost a hundred unread WeChat messages waiting for her. There were also a few missed calls.

During the night, the phone would be in silent mode so she would not be disturbed.

She opened the notifications and scanned through them. Most of the content was Liu Ning's personal feelings and opinions after reading the script.

The call was from Fu Heyan. It was probably because Shi Jin hadn't picked up that she had tried WeChat.

"Help!"

"Shi Jin, the Tang family head is not doing well!"

"Mrs. Tang said that she wanted to ask you to take a look at her husband. I heard that his condition worsened last night, but I don't agree completely. I want to get your opinion first!"

"By the way, I told her that you're not the one who knows how to treat patients, but Si Jin. I was afraid of causing you too much trouble."

"Please reply to me immediately after you see this!"

Fu Heyan was actually worried about Fu Xiuyuan, so she thought that it would be better to let Shi Jin work anonymously so that no one would come to her for treatment in the future. Otherwise, wouldn't Fu Xiuyuan kill himself?

"Sure, let's set a time," Shi Jin agreed.

Fu Heyan didn't reply for a few minutes. She had probably gone to discuss with Mrs. Tang.

After a bit, when Shi Jin had just finished washing up, Fu Heyan replied, "Shi Jin, Mrs. Tang and I will come and fetch you immediately."

Shi Jin chose to dress up as Si Jin and went downstairs.

Fu Xiuyuan looked up and saw that his girl now had short hair and looked different from usual..

Chapter 366: Transferring Now

Butler Chen was stunned. "This is..."

He had never seen this lady in the Lanting Residence.

"I'm Master Fu's new lover," Shi Jin said with a smile.

Butler Chen gaped.

Fu Xiuyuan narrowed his eyes slightly and reached out to bring Shi Jin over to his side. Butler Chen wasn't stupid. From his master's familiar smile and actions, he could tell that this wasn't some new flame. It was clearly an old love. However, it had to be said that Shi Jin's makeup was quite effective. If Butler Chen had been a little less observant, he really wouldn't have been able to tell.

"Are you going to treat Mr Tang?" Fu Xiuyuan guessed the truth when he saw her outfit.

Shi Jin smiled. "Since it was discussed in front of everyone yesterday and Sister has asked, I have to help."

Fu Xiuyuan pulled out a chair for her. "Have breakfast first."

Before Shi Jin could finish eating, a car arrived outside.

Fu Heyan walked in under Fu Xiuyuan's murderous gaze. Shi Jin put down her bowl and chopsticks and said, "Let's go."

Fu Xiuyuan glanced at Fu Heyan indifferently.

Fu Heyan made a promise that she would bring his wife back as soon as possible.

Shi Jin followed Fu Heyan into the car.

Mrs. Tang was in the car, her eyes red and her hair messy. She didn't care where Fu Heyan had found Dr. Si. At this juncture, she really had no options. Seeing that this Doctor Si was exceptionally young, she had no choice but to smile. "Doctor Si."

"Hello." Shi Jin saw that her forced smile was even uglier than her crying face and knew that the Tang family head's situation must be bad. No wonder there had been so many missed calls from Fu Heyan.

"Doctor Si, my husband's asthma was very serious before, but after taking Chinese medicine yesterday, it became even worse. Can you help him? I'll be really grateful."

Mrs. Tang was filled with regret at this point. Yesterday, she had listened to Doctor Pan and thought that he really had some skills. He had prescribed a dose of medicine. After taking it, the patient had indeed stopped being so asthmatic, but unexpectedly, it had then gotten worse in the middle of the night. He had even been put on a ventilator.

Mrs. Tang didn't dare to go to Doctor Pan again. She remembered what Shi Jin had said yesterday and quickly called Fu Heyan.

Fu Heyan also felt a little regretful, but at that time, she had thought that no matter how terrible Doctor Pan was, he still had some use. If he couldn't save him, his condition at least wouldn't worsen, right? Unexpectedly, that was exactly what happened!

After all, this matter all began because she had publicized Doctor Pan's abilities, so she couldn't reject Mrs. Tang. That was why she had called Shi Jin.

Fortunately, the breathing machine in the hospital had stabilized Mr. Tang. Shi Jin had not received the call in time, but it was not a big problem. However, the situation was bad, so Mrs. Tang was still very anxious.

Fu Heyan persuaded, "Since Doctor Si has already agreed to come, she will definitely take a look. Mrs. Tang, don't worry too much."

Mrs. Tang smiled gratefully at Shi Jin and urged the driver, "Mr. Zhang, drive faster."

By the time the car finally arrived at the hospital, Mrs. Tang was already burning with anxiety. Her eyes were red and swollen.

Shi Jin got out of the vehicle and walked towards the hospital.

Mrs. Tang saw that although she was young, her attitude was calm and reassuring.

The hospital that the head of the Tang family used could be considered the best in the capital. However, Mr. Tang's illness could only be stabilized, not cured.

Last night, his condition had worsened after he took Doctor Pan's medicine, so right now, there was an attending physician accompanying him.

The attending physician's surname was Wan. When he saw Mrs. Tang enter, he said, "Mrs. Tang, the patient's condition has stabilized. He should stay in the hospital for observation."

"Doctor Wan, what's going on with my husband's condition?"

"The asthma's cause... we've ruled out allergies, viruses, and bacteria. We can only take our time and help him recuperate."

Mrs. Tang's face turned cold. "So there's no cure?"

"Mrs. Tang, doctors can only treat illnesses and save lives as best they can. They're not immortals. Not every problem can be solved." Doctor Wan, a practitioner of western medicine, had long been unhappy with Mrs. Tang's decision to let the patient take Chinese medicine. When he heard her being rude, his attitude turned cold. "Besides, we've told you before that you can't just randomly take Chinese medicine. If you continue to take it, we won't be able to handle the consequences."

Doctor Wan had always been in charge of Mr. Tang's condition. Although he was not cured, his issue was being controlled.

Over the past few years, the Mr. Tang had gone to various places for treatment, but to no avail. Only Doctor Wan's treatment was able to stabilize him.

Doctor Wan had always had pride as a doctor. Now, when he saw that the patient had not followed the doctor's orders, he could not help but speak more harshly.

Mrs. Tang said, "Thank you. Doctor Wan, there's nothing else for you to do here. I'll go accompany my husband."

Doctor Wan had no objections. He opened the door and left.

"Doctor Si, please come in," Mrs. Tang said to Shi Jin eagerly.

Doctor Wan was about to leave when he heard this. He frowned and asked, "Mrs. Tang, what's going on?"

He glanced at Shi Jin. This young girl was actually a doctor? Was Mrs. Tang really that desperate?

Doctor Wan couldn't help but try to dissuade her. "Mrs. Tang, the patient's respiratory system is already very weak, and he needs good rest to recover and strengthen it. What you're doing will only be damaging to his condition."

"Doctor Wan, I'm just giving this a try." Mrs. Tang had personally witnessed the cruel scene of the doctor almost leaving when her husband was in trouble. She couldn't be as rational as him.

Doctor Wan frowned. "No, this Doctor Si is not a doctor from our hospital. If something goes wrong, who will bear the responsibility? We can't let her treat his illness here!"

"Then let's go somewhere else." Mrs. Tang was determined to treat her husband.

"His condition is very bad now. Are you sure he'll withstand another round of torture?" Doctor Wan asked.

Mrs. Tang hesitated.

Fu Heyan didn't know what to say. Their words made sense, and she didn't know who was more correct.

Shi Jin, who had been silent all this while, finally said slowly, "I think it's possible for Mr. Tang to transfer hospitals now."

Doctor Wan looked at Shi Jin in amusement. "What do you know at such a young age? Do you know that the unauthorized practice of medicine is against the rules?"

He looked at Doctor Si in front of him, who looked to be in her twenties at most. She did not look like she could get a medical certificate. He suspected that she was a fake doctor..

Chapter 367: Not Good At Learning

Just like Doctor Pan yesterday, this girl claimed that she was good, but in reality, she would surely only force people to their deaths.

This was the reason why Doctor Wan hated ancient Chinese medicine. These people could not come up with any scientific explanations for their methods at all. The medicine they prescribed was also eyeballed, and there was no accuracy at all. How could that compare to the safety and rationality of modern medicine?

"Mrs. Tang, make a decision. Take your husband to a quiet place or continue to receive Doctor Wan's treatment." Shi Jin didn't want to waste her breath on Doctor Wan. From where she stood, she was able to see Mr. Tang's situation.

Looking at his face, Shi Jin already had some confidence in treating his condition.

Mrs. Tang looked at Doctor Wan and Fu Heyan. In the end, she made up her mind and said, "Let's go!"

Doctor Wan was furious.

Mrs. Tang had always been so willful. Every time she heard that there was a good place to treat her husband's illness, she would immediately leave with him.

Every time she suffered a setback outside, she would quickly turn around and ask Doctor Wan to handle the aftermath.

This made Doctor Wan very depressed. However, the Tangs had power and influence. They had donated a laboratory and annual research fees to the hospital, and Doctor Wan had no choice but to acquiesce.

Mrs. Tang wanted to leave as soon as she could. Her husband was still in a stable condition. When he heard his wife's words, he did not object and immediately stood up.

Doctor Wan really wanted to tell them not to come back again this time.

Shi Jin went forward to support Mr. Tang. As she was helping him up, she felt his pulse. His condition was still good. She already had a solution in her heart.

The Tangs had many staff with them, so they quickly packed their things.

Mrs. Tang said respectfully to Shi Jin, "Doctor Si, we can leave now."

Shi Jin nodded and followed them out.

In order to make the patient more comfortable, Mrs. Tang used the RV this time. It came with a new AC system, which was good for the patient's respiratory system.

The RV was huge and could accommodate more than ten people.

After Shi Jin got into the car, she saw Doctor Wan getting in as well.

Seeing that she was looking at him, Doctor Wan said in a low voice, "Do you think I want to come? If it wasn't because the hospital director told me to, I definitely wouldn't be here."

Shi Jin did not say anything. Doctor Wan continued, "Don't be fooled by how Mrs. Tang treats you now. If you can't treat her husband, she'll come for you later."

He sounded very experienced.

Shi Jin couldn't help but smile. She could already tell what kind of person Mrs. Tang was, but it was true that she loved her husband.

Shi Jin thought that she would not give Mrs. Tang an excuse to place blame.

The car soon arrived at a villa. Mr. Tang was helped out of the car.

Shi Jin said calmly, "Find a good environment and let me take his pulse."

Mrs. Tang complied.

After everything was settled, Shi Jin began to take the sick man's pulse and ask him about his daily life, past illnesses, and so on.

The others didn't even dare to breathe too loudly. Only Doctor Wan kept frowning.

Mr. Tang had already been examined by all sorts of advanced machinery and had been checked countless times.

His asthma was natural. It had started in his mother's womb. He was like a machine, and when he left the factory, he had his own problems. As time went on, he developed more problems. He could only be maintained now, not refurbished.

If Shi Jin could find out the cause of the illness just by feeling his pulse, why would people need expensive equipment?

Very soon, Shi Jin finished taking his pulse and said, "I'll write a prescription. You guys go and grab the medicine and make him take it. Take it three times a day with water. Use the prescription for three consecutive days. After three days, find me and we'll adjust the prescription."

Mrs. Tang hesitated. "Is this Chinese medicine?"

"Yes," Shi Jin said calmly. "Mr Tang's condition needs to be treated slowly. However, he should be fine after ten days. In the future, I will give him some more medicine to ensure that he will not relapse."

"But yesterday, Doctor Pan also gave him Chinese medicine..."

After taking Doctor Pan's medicine, Mrs. Tang still had lingering fears. How could she dare to let her husband take Chinese medicine again?

"The medicine I'll give him is different." Shi Jin's voice was calm, giving off a strong and reassuring feeling.

Mrs. Tang hesitated for a moment before nodding.

Doctor Wan frowned even more deeply. How much trouble would this medicine cause him?

Shi Jin said, "Well, Mrs. Tang, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now. Remember to sort the medicine out."

Seeing Shi Jin leaving, Fu Heyan bade Mrs. Tang farewell and hurriedly caught up with her. "Shi Jin, will it really work?"

"We'll see," said Shi Jin.

"When did you study ancient Chinese medicine?" Fu Heyan believed in her.

"It was a long time ago. I wasn't good at it in the past, but after polishing my skill, I'm not bad."

Recalling her hand, Fu Heyan exclaimed, "You call that 'not bad'?"

Shi Jin did not say anything. She called for a taxi and said with a smile, "There's still a lot to learn."

Fu Heyan was speechless. She suddenly felt that since her idol was working so hard, she could play a few more songs when she got back.

Shortly after Shi Jin left, Mr. Tang's asthma acted up again. Doctor Wan rushed to give him medicine.

Modern drugs were effective in calming asthma, but they couldn't cure it.

After Mr. Tang took a few breaths, his situation clearly improved. However, within a few minutes, he started panting heavily again.

After treating him a few times, Doctor Wan said, "No, we still have to return to the hospital for the ventilator. If this continues, it will be very dangerous."

The butler had already prepared the medicine that Shi Jin gave and brought it over.

The smell of the Chinese medicine was pungent.

The taste was very similar to that of the medicine given by Doctor Pan.

Mrs. Tang couldn't decide if she should give it to her husband or not.

Doctor Wan tried to persuade her. "Mrs. Tang, if you continue like this, you'll harm your husband!"

Her husband was panting heavily. The medicine was no longer working. He was gasping, his eyes wide and his face pale.

"Mrs. Tang!" Doctor Wan shouted.

Mrs. Tang picked up the medicine with tears in her eyes. "Honey, try this. We'll go back to the hospital after you drink it."

Being unable to breathe was naturally painful. Mr. Tang didn't care about anything anymore, he just wanted it to end. He reached out to take the medicine and drank it all in one gulp.

"Let's go. Get in the car, we're going to the hospital!" Mrs. Tang supported him and rushed him out.

She was afraid that something serious would happen again.

"I can walk by myself," Mr. Tang said.

After taking the medicine, his breathing had stabilized, and the bluish-white color of his face had faded. Although he wasn't exactly brimming with vitality, his condition was much better than before.

Mrs. Tang was delighted.. "Honey, are you feeling better?"

Chapter 368: Writing A Prescription

"Much better. Breathing is easier now." His voice was filled with energy.

Doctor Wan couldn't accept it. Didn't Doctor Pan's medicine have the same effect at first too? However, how long did it last before it wore off?

At such a crucial moment, wouldn't they all still have to rely on a real doctor?

He followed the couple in silence and returned to the hospital.

The hospital director did not dare to be negligent. After personally coming over to check on Mr. Tang, before he left, he called Doctor Wan over to the side. "You'll have to work hard over the next two days. Stay in the hospital to watch over him. Don't let anything happen to Mr. Tang."

"I understand," Doctor Wan agreed helplessly.

Every time Mrs. Tang courted death, he would be the one to bear the consequences.

Taking advantage of the fact that Mr. Tang's condition was still stable, Doctor Wan ran back to his office to rest and recuperate so that he could deal with any unexpected situations that might arise. He instructed his assistant nurse, "Wake me up if anything happens with the Tangs."

"Doctor Wan, you didn't sleep at all last night. Hurry and rest. I'll call you if anything happens."

Doctor Wan guessed that he would be able to sleep for two hours. He quickly grabbed the opportunity to rest. When he woke up, the sun was already setting over the horizon. It was almost dark.

He got to his feet just as the nurse from earlier was passing by with food. He grabbed her. "Didn't I tell you to call me? What's going on with the Tangs? Why didn't you call me?"

"Doctor Wan, Mrs. Tang only sent a bowl of porridge over. Nothing else has happened."

Doctor Wan did not believe her and immediately ran over.

When he went to take a look, he saw that Mrs. Tang was watching a variety show with her husband, smiling happily. What was going on?

"Doctor Wan, good timing," Mrs. Tang said with a smile. "My husband hasn't had an asthma attack since he took Doctor Si's medicine. I wanted to ask you, does he still have to be careful when eating?"

Doctor Wan was stupefied.

***

Shi Jin soon received a video from Mrs. Tang. The video was of what her husband had eaten and what he had just watched on television. He was in a good mood.

At the same time, Mrs. Tang asked Shi Jin if he needed any food.

Shi Jin replied, "There's no need to be too cautious. He can eat whatever he likes as long as it's healthy."

"Okay, Doctor Si, thank you so much. My husband also said that he hasn't had such an easy time in many years."

"It's fine. You guys should take good care of yourselves," Shi Jin replied.

The butler brought a parcel over and said to Shi Jin, "Miss Shi, your parcel."

Shi Jin took it and glanced at it. It was from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.

If she wasn't mistaken, it should be an admission notice.

She opened it and saw that her guess was correct.

She was determined to go to this school.

After receiving the admission notice, she took a photo and posted it on Weibo as an explanation to her fans.

In just a moment, it was read by hundreds of thousands of fans.

Fans: "Although I don't understand why you've made such a choice, I still support you!"

Fans: "The fingers holding the notice are so beautiful. It's not surprising that they can play the piano too!"

Fans: "You've been waiting for so long for an acceptance letter. Can you show us your face?"

Fans: "Our Darling is the best. Whatever you choose will be the best choice!"

This time, when Wen Yongwei saw that Shi Jin had revealed her admission notice, she finally revealed her own admission notice that she had received from Beijing University three days ago which said, "Beijing University would be honored to have you."

She had been quiet for a long time, and her endorsement deals had always been mediocre. Especially after the endorsement deal with the 'Omnipotent Answers' app, many people had begun treating her like she was cursed. In the past month, she had not received a single new endorsement. And with the endorsements that she had signed previously, as soon as the contracts expired, someone else would replace her.

Now that she had chosen a good school, she could finally turn the situation around. After all, it was a university in Beijing, which was very respectable. In addition, she had recently acted in the movie Tomorrow's Rescue, which was still very popular.

The fans naturally had to brag about it for a while.

Unsurprisingly, both idols began trending again and being compared. However, Wen Yongwei's popularity was only so-so now. Compared to Shi Jin, her ratings were nothing much.

A moment later, a bunch of WeChat messages appeared on Shi Jin's WeChat.

Shi Jin was pulled into a group.

She took a look at the group's name: "Goofy Sky Group". The members were obviously He Ziheng, Qiao Zhuoli, Pei Junyi, Lan Tian, and Fu Xiuyuan.

This group name was really silly.

He Ziheng: "Little sister-in-law has been accepted, when are we going out to drink and play to celebrate?"

Qiao Zhuoli: "I'm free. You guys arrange the time."

Lan Tian: "I need to revise. I can only do it this weekend."

Fu Xiuyuan: "Anything is fine."

Shi Jin finally spoke up. "Then let's do it on the weekend. It's more fun with Sister Lan Tian around."

He Ziheng: "Lost favor.jpg."

Blue Sky: "Happy marshmallow.jpg"

Pei Jun: "Ok, no problem."

Fu Xiuyuan: "Can I kick someone?"

Blue Sky: "Shivering.jpg"

Shi Jin: "Burying my head.jpg"

Although Shi Jin's picture was sent to everyone and not specifically Fu Xiuyuan, he still treated it as though he was the only one who had received it. He looked at the emoticon in satisfaction and saved it.

***

Gu Qinghua also sent Shi Jin a WeChat message to congratulate her.

Coincidentally, both of them had agreed to meet up and eat together.

The dinner date was set at seven in the evening.

On the same day, Shi Jin happened to be going to treat Mr. Tang. She got Li to take her to the hospital first.

Mrs. Tang was already waiting at the entrance.

This time, even Doctor Wan was waiting there.

When Shi Jin got out of the car, Mrs. Tang rushed forward and said, "Doctor Si!"

She was agitated and held Shi Jin's hand tightly.

"How is he?" Shi Jin asked.

"It's just like I said in the video. Apart from being a little breathless after waking up in the morning, the rest of the time, he's really not panting anymore. His condition is much better!" Mrs. Tang was beaming with joy.

Shi Jin asked a few more questions.

Mrs. Tang already answered everything. When Shi Jin saw her patient, she saw that his face had already turned redder. The moment Mr. Tang saw Shi Jin, he laughed loudly and said, "Doctor Si is indeed brilliant. These few days have been the happiest of my life! Thank you, thank you!"

Shi Jin went forward to take his pulse. The head of the Tang family looked at her calmly.

After a while, Shi Jin said, "The prescription that I gave you last time needs some adjustments."

As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Tang handed her a pen and paper.

Shi Jin did not stand on ceremony and wrote the prescription..

Chapter 369: It's Better If You're Not Interested In Yourself

Mrs. Tang looked at the paper happily. After Shi Jin wrote it down, she passed the prescription to her. "After you make the medicine this time, you can take it twice a day for three consecutive days."

"Okay, okay, okay. I'll get someone to buy the ingredients and boil them."

Shi Jin had to leave. Mrs. Tang went up to see her off and thanked her profusely.

"Go back and accompany your husband," Shi Jin said calmly.

After Mrs. Tang left, Doctor Wan came forward. "Doctor Si, can I take a look at the prescriptions?"

"They are all with Mrs. Tang. You can go and take a look yourself," said Shi Jin.

"They're your blood, sweat, and tears. It's better for me to ask your permission before reading them."

"It's no big deal. You can read them all."

Doctor Wan had not expected her to be so magnanimous at such a young age. "Aren't you afraid of being cheated by others?"

Shi Jin shook her head. "Traditional Chinese Medicine is different from Western Medicine. It is true that the medicine is precise and strict, but the dosages are limited and cannot be changed by humans. As such, naturally, their effects will be greatly reduced. Traditional Chinese Medicine has countless variations and can be adjustmented to the patient's condition. One person, one day, one medicine. All kinds of treatments can be adjusted at any time. It has a very strong effect on the patient's condition, so naturally, the effects are better. If another patient uses this prescription, it might not be effective."

Only then did Doctor Wan truly bow down to her.

Shi Jin did not look at him anymore. She turned around and got into the car.

Li took her to the place where she was scheduled to meet Gu Qinghua. They had agreed to meet at seven, but Shi Jin arrived a little early - it was only half past five.

She wanted to wait a little longer, but when the car stopped, Li reminded her, "Miss Shi, do you think Gu Qinghua is here yet?"

Shi Jin looked over. Gu Qinghua and her manager were standing to one side, seemingly waiting for someone.

Shi Jin had already changed into her original clothes. She got out of the car and walked towards Gu Qinghua.

"Shi Jin!" Gu Qinghua exclaimed in surprise. "You're here so early?"

"And you're even earlier?" Shi Jin took off her mask and asked.

Gu Qinghua's manager had heard about Shi Jin from Gu Qinghua every day, so she was already very familiar with her. She smiled and said, "Qinghua has a contract to sign, and the details have been discussed. She only needs to sign it, so she came over early to do so. I was just about to find you for dinner after signing it."

Shi Jin understood that she was taking advantage of every opportunity. Artists were always busy and indeed had all sorts of arrangements.

Gu Qinghua was very apologetic. "Sorry, I have to make you wait a little longer."

"It's okay. It's not the time we agreed on anyway." Shi Jin took out her phone. "You can go ahead."

Seeing that she was staying there alone, Gu Qinghua was rather uncomfortable and said, "Why don't you come with us?"

When her manager heard that, she felt that there was nothing to object to. Shi Jin and Gu Qinghua were not rivals. Shi Jin might not even take Gu Qinghua seriously.

"Shi Jin, just think of it as accompanying Qinghua," the manager said.

Shi Jin put on her mask, agreed, and walked in with them.

After walking in, the manager finally realized something. If she let Shi Jin sit here, wouldn't Gu Qinghua be overshadowed by Shi Jin's glory?

However, since Shi Jin did not object, it seemed like she still cared a lot about this friend of hers. If the manager were to suggest that Shi Jin should not come, wouldn't it be rude?

With that thought, the manager calmed down.

Shi Jin took off her mask and began speaking to Gu Qinghua about some small matters between friends.

A moment later, a young man with a slightly foppish face walked in.

He looked like a currently popular idol singer.

"Master Quan!" The manager quickly jumped up and they shook hands.

It was only then that Shi Jin remembered that this person was called Hu Guangquan. He had some background.

These so-called idol singers basically did not know how to sing or write. They got into the industry through family backing and then just skated by on their looks.

Once they went on stage, they basically would not turn on the microphone at all.

Shi Jin did not have a good impression of such people, but since it was Gu Qinghua's affair, she would not say much.

Hu Guangquan didn't reach out his hand, but the bodyguard beside him pushed Gu Qinghua's manager back and said, "The one working with Master Quan is Gu Qinghua, right?"

Gu Qinghua was slightly behind her manager. She reached out her hand and smiled. "Hello, Mr. Quan."

Only then did Hu Guangquan shake hands with her.

His grip was a little heavy and his demeanor was lecherous. Gu Qinghua wanted to pull her hand away, but she didn't. The smile on her face changed slightly, but she still maintained her good posture.

In this circle, it was inevitable to encounter such situations sometimes. However, Gu Qinghua's luck had always been relatively good and usually everyone was civil toward her.

Hu Guangquan finally released his grip. He glanced and saw Shi Jin.

Shi Jin wasn't there for work today, so she was dressed simply. Her mask was pulled down to cover her chin. Her eyebrows were light, but she looked attractive sitting there.

"Qinghua, this is...?" Hu Guangquan began to ask.

"Shi Jin, my friend. She's here to sign the contract with me today. We're going for dinner later." Gu Qinghua had been shaken by Hu Guangquan earlier and was already regretting letting Shi Jin come with her.

During the previous few interactions, Hu Guangquan's performance had been pretty good. He had looked like he was not interested in anyone.

What Gu Qinghua wanted was for his attitude to stay like that. It would be best if he wasn't interested in her and was only interested in her songs. She had not expected him to shake her hand so... creepily.

She hoped that she was thinking too much and that it was just her imagination.

"Oh?" Hu Guangquan didn't say anything else. He pulled out a chair and sat down, as if the handshake was nothing.

Gu Qinghua was slightly relieved.

Soon, Hu Guangquan's bodyguard brought over a few cups of coffee.

Hu Guangquan reached out his hand and said to everyone, "Aren't we signing the contract today? Let's celebrate with coffee instead of wine."

"Alright, let's celebrate first." The manager immediately served the coffee. "I also wish Mr. Quan and Qinghua a happy collaboration."

Shi Jin also picked up the cup of coffee. Just as she placed it to her lips, she frowned and kicked Gu Qinghua.

Gu Qinghua still hadn't drunk. She looked at Shi Jin and asked, "What's wrong?"

Shi Jin held the cup of coffee and a faint smile appeared on her face. "Aren't you working with Master Quan? Shall we toast to Master Quan's kindness first?"

Gu Qinghua's manager had already taken a big gulp of coffee. When she heard what Shi Jin said, she didn't say anything even though she felt that something was off.

Gu Qinghua felt that Shi Jin's suggestion made sense, so she picked up the coffee with her and said to Hu Guangquan, "Mr. Quan, thank you for your favor this time.."

Chapter 370: What's In The Coffee?

"Qinghua is a very good friend of mine. I am very grateful to you for taking care of her. I want to toast to you too." Shi Jin touched the coffee cup lightly.

Her smile was light, but there was an indescribable charm in her movements. She held the coffee cup as if she was holding a cup of fine wine.

Hu Guangquan had long heard that Shi Jin was an untouchable flower in the entertainment industry and that Yao Jiahong protected her very well. She never had any scandals and only relied on her talent to make a living.

Looking at her every frown and smile, it was clear that she was extremely seductive. Clearly, the rumors could not be trusted.

Maybe Shi Jin's methods were too sophisticated. Or rather, there were not many people who could get her going. That was why people thought she was innocent, right?

With this thought in mind, Hu Guangquan felt that his charisma was extraordinary enough to tempt her.

He clinked his coffee cup against Shi Jin's and said, "I'll drink it no matter what."

When Gu Qinghua's manager saw Shi Jin being like this, she was puzzled and anxious. Could it be that Shi Jin really wanted to take Gu Qinghua's resources? Did this look like something Gu Qinghua's good friend would do?

Hu Guangquan was sandwiched by two beauties. He raised his head and slugged back all the coffee in his cup.

However, Shi Jin's lips did not even touch the coffee.

After Hu Guangquan finished drinking, he became bolder. He reached out to touch Shi Jin's hand. Shi Jin grabbed his hand and slammed it down onto the table. He fell forward onto the table.

Feeling the pain and embarrassment, Hu Guangquan shouted, "Shi Jin, let go of me!"

Gu Qinghua's manager hurriedly yelled, "Shi Jin, don't be rash!"

"Why didn't you come and help me!" Hu Guangquan shouted at the bodyguards behind him.

He had spent a lot of money on this bodyguard, but he had not even noticed Shi Jin's small movements. Hu Guangquan felt even more humiliated.

Shi Jin glanced at the bodyguard indifferently. It was clearly just an ordinary look, but the bodyguard was so frightened that he did not dare to come forward.

Gu Qinghua was concerned about Shi Jin. "Shi Jin, are you alright?"

"I'm fine. You didn't take a sip of coffee, did you?"

"No, after you kicked me, I didn't dare to drink anymore." Gu Qinghua had always trusted Shi Jin and had long cooperated with her in the competition. She had understood what Shi Jin meant.

Gu Qinghua's manager held her dizzy head and said, "So... what's in the coffee?"

"I don't know exactly, but Hu Guangquan is up to no good," Shi Jin explained.

The manager was on the verge of collapsing. Soon, everything in front of her turned blurry.

Before she fainted, she knew that she had misunderstood Shi Jin. She had thought that she wanted to snatch Gu Qinghua's resources, but it turned out that...

When Hu Guangquan's scheme was exposed, he shouted angrily, "Who do you think you are? Who's paying you? Gu Qinghua, do you really think I want to sing those bullsh*t songs that you wrote? If I hadn't seen how pretty you are, you think I'd bother with you? You agreed to cooperate, don't you know that means you have to work with me in bed?"

Gu Qinghua was furious when she heard this and raised her hand. However, when she thought of his background as the hedonistic son, she hesitated. She knew that her slap would implicate her manager and company as well.

How could it be so easy for someone in the industry like her to do whatever they wanted?

Shi Jin guessed her thoughts and said, "Give him a slap. I'll protect you."

She suddenly turned around. "Are you going to call the police? You'd better hurry up! You can show the police how your young master bullies weak women."

The bodyguard, who had been planning to leave quietly to call the police, hesitated.

If this matter was reported, it would be difficult to resolve.

Gu Qinghua hesitated for a moment, but still believed Shi Jin's words. She raised her hand and slapped Hu Guangquan's face.

"You..." Before Hu Guangquan could even utter the word 'dare', he was slapped so hard that his face burned.

After Gu Qinghua slapped him, she felt extremely relieved. She recalled how Hu Guangquan had used his power to bully others and had done many other things like this. She then gave him another hard slap, causing him to pant in anger.

Only then did Shi Jin let go of Hu Guangquan.

Hu Guangquan staggered for a moment before stabilizing himself. He had never been treated like this in his entire life. He laughed at Shi Jin and Gu Qinghua. "Good, good, you guys are strong enough! And interesting enough! I want to see how you guys are going to kneel down and call me daddy! F*ck!"

Gu Qinghua trembled in fear.

Shi Jin calmly lifted her eyelids and looked at him lazily. "How was your coffee?"

How could Hu Guangquan remember the taste now?

"Why are you keeping me in suspense?" Hu Guangquan said angrily.

"Oh, it's nothing. Don't you like to add condiments to your coffee? I also added some for you. Remember, don't say anything about f*cking anymore. After all, you're almost useless now. I'm afraid you won't be able to f*ck anyone ever again," Shi Jin said coldly.

Hu Guangquan became even more furious.

The bodyguard reminded him softly, "Young Master, why don't we stop fooling around? If the Old Master finds out..."

Hu Guangquan was used to drinking and being wild, but he was still afraid of his father scolding him.

Initially, he had thought that it would be fine to mess around with Gu Qinghua. After all, he had a collaboration with her and he would give her a huge sum of money. Even if something were to happen, he would just say that she was overly attached to him and the matter would be resolved.

Besides, there were many women who wanted to do this kind of thing for resources. It just depended on whether he was in the mood to mess with them. He had not expected things to go so sourly today.

"Just you wait!" Hu Guangquan turned and left.

He could not believe that he could not subdue two women!

After he left, Gu Qinghua asked nervously, "Shi Jin, this Hu Guangquan is not to be trifled with. If he really makes trouble for us, it will be a big problem. What should we do now?"

"What I said just now is true. He won't be able to afford it in the future unless he comes to me to get the medicine. Do you think he will still dare to make trouble then?"

Gu Qinghua was shocked. "What did you drug him with?"

"Good medicine!" Shi Jin said. "Quick, take a picture of your manager! We can go and eat after she wakes up."

Gu Qinghua patted her manager awake with wet hands. Her manager widened her eyes and asked, "Where's Young Master Quan?"

"He has already left." Gu Qinghua explained what Shi Jin had said to her manager.

The manager was so angry that she swore. "So he only cooperated with us because he wanted to take liberties? He drugged the coffee! That bastard!"

"It doesn't matter. Shi Jin has already taken his lifeline. He won't be able to do anything anymore."

The manager felt extremely guilty for suspecting Shi Jin. Fortunately, Shi Jin knew about her background and knew that she did not bring Gu Qinghua to sign this contract on purpose. It was just that Hu Guangquan's actions were too secretive and could not be easily detected..

Chapter 371: I Will Never Cooperate Again

Those female celebrities that he had drugged, after the incident, most of them kept quiet out of consideration for the resources and money. Even if they could afford to offend him, they would not. Hence, his reputation in the outside world was actually quite good.

Shi Jin and Gu Qinghua changed rooms to eat. Gu Qinghua still felt a lingering fear at the mention of what had just happened.

Shi Jin then received a WeChat message.

She clicked on it and realized that it was a video call from Mrs. Tang. Thinking that there was something wrong with Mr. Tang, Shi Jin clicked on the link and put on her mask.

Then, she realized that there was nothing wrong with him. Mrs. Tang was livestreaming as she said, "Doctor Si, because of that Doctor Pan, I misunderstood your friend Shi Jin. Now, I'll apologize to your friend. At the same time, I have to smash Doctor Pan's career to prevent others from being misled by him."

Mrs. Tang had been worried about her husband's condition for the past few days, so she hadn't thought about Dr. Pan much yet.

She finally had time to consider him today.

Gu Qinghua also sat nearby and watched the livestream with Shi Jin.

At that moment, Doctor Pan was busy seeing many patients.

Previously, when he had been treating Old Madam Fu, because of the strict rules in the Fu family, he had not been able to publicize it, so he had not increased his own reputation, but it was different now. The Tang family had always been active, and many people knew that the head of the Tangs was sick. Their family didn't have as many rules as the Fus. After he prescribed medicine for the head of the Tangs, he clearly stated that the medicine could be administered for three days.

Three days later, if the Tang family felt that the medicine was effective, they were to come and find him.

For the next few days, the Tang household was peaceful.

It was already the fourth day. Although Mrs. Tang hadn't come, Doctor Pan believed that his medicine was definitely effective.

With regards to Old Madam Fu's condition, his confidence was boosted and he figured that Mr. Tang's condition was not a problem. Therefore, those who heard the news all came to see him.

At this moment, his small clinic was crowded.

On both sides of the clinic, there was a couplet which read "Kind Hands, Kind Hearts," and "Helping the world".

Shi Jin and Gu Qinghua looked at the things on the screen. They could not help but find it funny when they heard Doctor Pan talking about Mr. Tang while he was in a consultation.

Shi Jin briefly told Gu Qinghua the whole story. Now that Gu Qinghua was looking at Doctor Pan, she felt even more amused.

When Mrs. Tang entered, Doctor Pan stood up and said, "Mrs. Tang! Mrs. Tang, has your husband's condition improved?"

Mrs. Tang had always looked worried whenever she saw anyone. Everything was because of her husband's illness that made her unable to sleep peacefully. She was constantly worried every day.

It was naturally different now. Once her husband recovered, her condition would also improve.

Doctor Pan observed her expression and felt even happier. The patient's family had come to thank him for his performance!

To receive gratitude in front of so many patients, there would be no need for him to say anything more in the future. His clinic was already crowded.

"He's much better," Mrs. Tang said calmly.

"Why did Mrs. Tang come here personally? Give me a call and let me go over to take a look. That way, you won't have to make another trip," Doctor Pan said as he stood up.

Mrs. Tang didn't say anything. She raised the tool in her hand and smashed it down on Dr. Pan's table.

Shi Jin could only hear a series of banging sounds. The camera shook and there was a series of shouts from the other side.

When the camera finally settled down, Doctor Pan said angrily, "Mrs. Tang, what are you doing?"

"What are you doing? I'm telling you that my husband almost died from your treatment! It's all my fault for not listening to that little girl the other day and believing you! Alright, we're even now."

With that, Mrs. Tang turned around and left.

She had bodyguards behind her, so Doctor Pan did not dare to say anything.

The other patients who were looking for Doctor Pan pointed and said, "Uh, wasn't that Mrs. Tang?"

"In that case, Dr. Pan didn't treat her husband well at all."

"Forget it, forget it. Let's go."

The entrance of the clinic, which was filled with people, suddenly became completely empty.

Mrs. Tang said to the camera, "Doctor Si, I've destroyed his reputation. Old Madam Fu hasn't been treated, and my husband hasn't been treated either. How dare he use our family's reputation to cheat others? I won't tolerate such people."

"Mm." Shi Jin nodded.

Mrs. Tang knew that she had wasted Shi Jin's time, so she said, "I'll hang up now. I'll contact you later, Doctor Si."

After Shi Jin hung up, Gu Qinghua did not find it strange at all that she knew about medicine. Instead, she looked at her with admiration. "Wow, so you're even more impressive than I imagined."

"Were you expecting me to be powerful too?"

"Of course," Gu Qinghua said. "Do you still remember the long scar on your chin? I saw it with my own eyes, and I also saw it disappear with my own eyes! At that time, I knew that you weren't simple."

Shi Jin smiled. "I see."

The two of them ate together. Halfway through, she checked her phone and realized that Hu Guangquan had posted on Weibo.

"I don't want to work with anyone anymore. Now I know what people are really like."

The fans were all very concerned about what had happened to him and asked questions one after another.

Of course, Hu Guangquan would not reply. However, there were still many people who deduced that the person he was talking about was Gu Qinghua based on the information he had given.

Previously, both of their studios had released their collaboration information. As expected, their collaboration was set to be announced tonight. However, other than his complaints, there was nothing else. Of course, his fans defended him.

"I know, it must be Gu Qinghua who wanted to hurt our brother! So our brother quit!"

"Is it that woman who looks as calm as water? Hehehe, she has the cheek to do that?"

"Maybe she's not there to chase him, but anyway, she's that kind of woman. I don't know what other things she did, but I've long felt that my brother isn't suitable to work with her. It seems like I was right."

Male artists' fans often harbored great malice towards female artists. They always felt that female artists just wanted to ride on their popularity.

Seeing so many people scolding Gu Qinghua, Hu Guangquan felt a little better.

He sent a message: "Not only her, I won't cooperate with any of her good friends either."

Gu Qinghua was introverted and had only been in the circle for a short period of time. She did not have any other good friends.

The only good friend everyone knew was Shi Jin.

The fan continued to defend their idol. "Hehe, looks like Gu Qinghua's good friend isn't a good person either."

"I wonder what the two of them did to make our man so disgusted.."

Chapter 372: Crying Like A Fool

"No matter what, we will always support him!"

Gu Qinghua was fine even when she was being scolded, but when she saw Shi Jin being abused online, her face turned red. "What exactly happened to Hu Guangquan?"

Shi Jin took her phone out and glanced at it. "A grasshopper after autumn can't jump much."

"I'm really sorry, Shi Jin, for dragging you into my matters."

"Was I supposed to just watch you get defiled by that beast?" Shi Jin retorted.

"Mm... well, what should we do now?" Gu Qinghua was very worried. This kind of situation was difficult to resolve.

Moreover, these situations would always favor the male side in the end. Women naturally had no advantage in this kind of battle of public opinion.

"Don't worry about that. His fans don't have much of an advantage anyway. He'll come and find me in a few days. You'll just have to bear some pressure."

Gu Qinghua nodded heavily. Whatever Shi Jin said, she definitely had her reasons. If she hadn't met Shi Jin, she would really be dead by now.

Hu Guangquan's fans made a lot of noise, but if they really wanted to step on Shi Jin, her fans would not give them a chance.

Shi Jin's fans quickly organized themselves and faced his fans without any fear.

"There's no need for this, Little Stone. If there's anything wrong with her, you guys can just say it out loud. If your idol's a man, then he just say it out loud too. What's there to hide?"

"Little Stone has been very busy recently, so I don't have time to argue with you guys. Please ask your so-called older brother what problems he has."

Shi Jin had a lot of fans as well. Although she had debuted as a celebrity, she had never had a direct confrontation with anyone in the industry.

Everyone wanted to see where Hu Guangquan was getting his courage from.

In the end, Hu Guangquan's fans gave up. Shi Jin's songs were the first to be released in the industry. The results that she had achieved were real and her contributions to the country were not to be underestimated.

As for Hu Guangquan, no one would recognize him when he spoke his own language.

His fans could only focus on scolding Gu Qinghua. However, for a man to gather his fans to scold a female artist for no reason... This matter made passers-by feel very uncomfortable.

Everyone sympathized with Gu Qinghua instead.

***

On the weekend:

The 'Goofy Sky Group' was bustling with noise and excitement. They had arranged to celebrate Shi Jin being admitted to university.

After arranging the time and place, He Ziheng went to make arrangements and shared the address in the group.

Fu Xiuyuan and Shi Jin followed the address and drove into the underground parking lot.

When the car entered, Shi Jin received a call. She got out of the car while Fu Xiuyuan went to park.

She stood still and picked up the call. It was Yao Jiahong calling to inform her about some work arrangements.

Shi Jin quickly ended the call and saw two people getting out of a car.

It was Shi Xuexin and Chu Jia.

Shi Xuexin walked forward. "Shi Jin, what a coincidence."

Chu Jia pouted and muttered, "What a coincidence. Who knows if she's here to see my cousin?"

Now that Shi Xuexin was facing Shi Jin, she felt more confident. She smiled and said, "Shi Jin, are you here to meet your friend? Do you want to come with us?"

Chu Jia added, "This time, Xuexin won fourth place in the National Selection Competition! Fourth in the country! We're holding a celebration party for her here."

Shi Jin lifted her eyelids and asked lightly, "Can someone ranked fourth participate in the semi-finals and finals?"

Shi Xuexin and Chu Jia felt suffocated.

Only the top three could participate, unless there were other ways for someone to send their practice videos to the judges and get recommendations from those with authority.

Chu Jia was proud of Shi Xuexin. "Although we can't go for the time being, getting fourth place out of the whole country is already impressive enough! This is classical music. Furthermore, Xuexin has passed the preliminaries of the Ivy League Composer Competition. These are completely different from those common songs!"

"Oh," Shi Jin replied calmly.

Chu Jia had attacked with a heavy blow, thinking that she could catch Shi Jin off guard. Unexpectedly, it was as if the punch had landed on cotton, making her unable to muster any more energy.

Shi Xuexin then said casually, "Say nothing more. Jiajia, Brother Chu Ling won't even allow us to talk about these things. He's very low-key. He will only announce our relationship after I've won the Ivy League competition. Don't say anymore."

She thought that showing off about Chu Ling would cause Shi Jin to be moved. Unfortunately, Shi Jin was looking down at her phone as if she had not heard the words at all.

"Shi Jin, did you hear that?" Chu Jia asked.

"Hear what?" Shi Jin really had not heard anything. He Ziheng was talking in the group chat and she told them that she was in the parking lot.

Shi Xuexin smiled and said, "It's nothing. We'll be leaving then."

Chu Jia said in a low voice, "Shi Jin is playing dumb. Didn't you see it?"

"She's acting like this because she's sad," Shi Xuexin said calmly. "She's pretending not to hear me, but who knows what she's thinking?"

She had a premonition that on the day she and Chu Ling announced things in public, Shi Jin would cry like an idiot.

Shi Xuexin felt a special thrill of revenge. Shi Jin had stayed with the Shi family for twelve more years, causing her to be forced to live a life without comfort for twelve years in a small town.

Every time she thought about the twelve years she'd wasted, she thought that at the Shis, the piano and violin teachers would have been better than the ones in town, so her own efforts would have been more productive and she would be more talented now. As she currently was, she could only get fourth place.

If she had learned from her aunt long ago, she would probably be able to appear at the finals of the Chopin competition now, right? She would only be truly happy when she really beat Shi Jin.

Shi Jin was replying to a WeChat message when Fu Xiuyuan walked over and asked in a low voice, "Who was that just now?"

"An unimportant passerby." Shi Jin looked up and laughed.

Fu Xiuyuan reached out to take her hand and walked towards the elevator with her.

The Goofy Sky Group was already assembled in the private room. Fu Xiuyuan and Shi Jin entered at the appointed time.

As soon as Shi Jin entered the room, ribbons and sparkling pieces fell on her and Fu Xiuyuan.

He Ziheng took the lead. "Congratulations, sis-in-law! You got into the school you like!"

"Our Shi Jin is the best!"

Pei Junyi, Lan Tian, and Qiao Zhuoli's smiles were also glittering.

Shi Jin smiled. "Thank you, everyone."

She looked up to see Fu Xiuyuan looking down at her with happy eyes.

Pei Junyi took out two bottles of Crimson Pearl wine. "Although these two bottles aren't as good as the ones Little Sister-in-law gave us last time, they taste pretty good. Let's drink them tonight."

Fu Xiuyuan said nothing. He turned to look at Shi Jin.

Shi Jin didn't know if she should agree to let him drink it.

He leaned down and whispered, "Little Missy."

It was very dangerous for a cold and abstinent man to act so flirtatiously. Shi Jin's ears were filled with him, and a deep shiver ran down her spine..

Chapter 373: What Kind Of Attitude Is This?

When He Ziheng saw the wine, his eyes widened. He quickly raised his glass and moved closer. Pei Jun looked at him with disdain and put away the bottle.

After drinking for a while, Fu Xiuyuan received a work call and went to the balcony with his phone.

Shi Jin slowly walked out of the private room to take a breather.

She was leaning against a corner of the corridor. A natural, refreshing wind blew over. She was playing with her phone when someone rushed over.

She raised her eyes and saw that it was Hu Guangquan, whom she met the other day. Behind him was a graceful and elegant woman with a fierce look on her face.

Hu Guangquan was no longer as arrogant as before. There were dark circles under his eyes, and he looked haggard.

"Son, where is that woman?"

It was the woman who spoke. She seemed to be Hu Guangquan's mother.

Shi Jin scoffed lazily.

Hu Guangquan pointed at Shi Jin and said, "It's her!"

Mrs. Hu walked over quickly. "You, Shi Jin? Did you emasculate my son?"

Hu Guangquan had not taken what Shi Jin said that day to heart at all. He only took it as Shi Jin saying things out of fear. After he went home, he started spouting nonsense on Weibo. However, he soon realized that something was amiss. That night, he went to enjoy being with a woman, but just as Shi Jin had said, 'it' didn't work!

He was unwilling to give up. He took some pills and tried again, but it was still not enough!

A man who liked to fool around with women and drink to his heart's content suddenly couldn't perform anymore. This blow almost killed Hu Guangquan. He refused to believe it. He tried for days, but it just didn't work.

The matter spread and even Madam Hu found out about it!

She only had one son. When she heard that Shi Jin was behind this, she immediately got her friends to find her whereabouts and then brought her son over!

Shi Jin looked at Hu Guangquan and said, "Have you not graduated from kindergarten? Why are you running for your parents to get you out of trouble?"

Hu Guangquan was so embarrassed that he wanted to die.

Mrs. Hu flew into a humiliated rage. "Girl, stop your nonsense! How did you make my son like this?"

Mrs. Hu had already taken Hu Guangquan to the hospital for a checkup. The doctor did not manage to find anything wrong. He told them that it must be a psychological situation. If Hu Guangquan wanted to regain his confidence, he had to take it one step at a time without putting too much pressure on himself.

Hu Guangquan was only in his early twenties. Logically speaking, he should be in his prime. How could he take things slow?

Moreover, he knew very well that this was not some psychological issue, but a curse by this demoness!

"Shi Jin, if you don't resolve this matter today, I'll make sure that you won't be able to survive in this industry!" Mrs. Hu was so protective of her son that she was already spouting threats.

The seats here were very close to the private room where Shi Xuexin was celebrating.

When Chu Ling came out, he happened to see the scene unfolding.

Shi Xuexin came out with him. When she saw this, she could not help but whisper, "How did she offend Mr. Quan? Furthermore, from the sounds of it, he can't... y'know, anymore?"

Chu Ling immediately glanced at Hu Guangquan. Although the Hu Family couldn't be compared to the Chus, it was still considered not bad. Had Shi Jin actually rejected Hu Guangquan?

So she had kicked Hu Guangquan and made him impotent?

He could not help but take another look at Shi Jin. She had a pale face and light brows, but her lips were very red. She looked exceptionally attractive. Was she doing this... for him?

Mrs. Hu and Hu Guangquan were about to attack when Chu Ling subconsciously shouted, "What are you doing?"

The two of them turned around and saw that it was Chu Ling. They stopped in their tracks.

Mrs. Hu didn't want to air her dirty linen in public. She only said, "Young Master Chu? Young Master Chu, this is a private matter between us and Shi Jin. You'd better not interfere."

Chu Ling walked towards Shi Jin. Shi Xuexin could not help but bite her lip and follow.

She pulled Chu Ling back. "Brother Chu Ling, this might cause issues. Let me find a friend to help Shi Jin instead."

"Don't worry."

"Brother Chu Ling!" Shi Xuexin shouted.

"We can't just watch a murder happen, right?" Chu Ling asked.

How could Shi Xuexin be willing to drop her kind act? She had no choice but to follow him.

"Shi Jin, what happened?" Chu Ling walked over to Shi Jin's side.

Shi Jin hadn't expected two more people to come, let alone the two people she least wanted to see.

She calmly said, "It has nothing to do with you."

Shi Xuexin could not help feeling a little angry. "Brother Chu Ling has specially come to help you on account of our past friendship. What kind of attitude is this?"

"Do I need your help?"

Shi Xuexin could not help but feel exasperated. This was Shi Jin's usual attitude towards strangers.

She was getting impatient after being provoked by the two Hus. Now that two more people had come, she couldn't be bothered to brush them off politely.

However, Chu Ling felt that Shi Jin was angry with him. She was angry because she still cared, because she still... liked him.

He could not deny that Shi Jin was really good-looking. The corners of her long eyes curved in a flirtatious manner, making her almond-shaped eyes even more alluring. She was stunning, and the more he looked at her, the more he liked her.

His voice softened. "Shi Jin, we can't just leave you in the lurch when you're having a problem. Tell me the whole story and I'll help you solve it."

"You can't help," Shi Jin said honestly.

Chu Ling was patient. "I can try."

Shi Jin harrumphed. "Fine. However, let me make this clear first. If you resolve it, I won't owe you anything. If you can't solve it, then don't cause me any more trouble. Of course, you definitely won't be able to help."

When Chu Ling heard these words, he became even more determined. He turned to Mrs. Hu and said, "Mrs. Hu, let's sit down and have a good chat. If Shi Jin has offended you in any way, please allow me to mediate."

Mrs. Hu knew that this matter could not be resolved by Chu Ling alone. She refused to communicate with him. "It's best that you don't worry so much about our relationship with Shi Jin. I want her to suffer today!"

Chu Ling wanted to say more.

Hu Guangquan pointed behind him to where many paparazzos were standing, all carrying cameras.

Hu Guangquan's meaning was very clear. They could not act now. If Shi Jin had ruined him and prevented him from being a man, then he would ruin Shi Jin too!

When Chu Ling saw so many paparazzi, he knew that this was a huge matter. If it got filmed, it would be difficult for them to clean up the mess.

Shi Xuexin tugged his sleeve forcefully. "Brother Chu Ling, think about those fans who love you!"

This was just a persuasion tactic.

Actually, she was reminding Chu Ling not to take the risk of his career being ruined to help the unworthy Shi Jin.

Shi Jin laughed coldly behind Chu Ling..

Did he think he was her savior? He was merely satisfying his inner vanity!

Chapter 374: How Did You Figure It Out?

Chu Ling turned around and saw Shi Jin's mocking smile.

After weighing his options, he said in a low voice, "Shi Jin, let me help you call your manager and the police."

He could tell that Madam Hu wanted to skin Shi Jin alive. She would probably use underhanded methods to deal with her and release the video. Shi Jin's career could end right there and then.

Female artists were always afraid of getting involved in such scandals. Of course, an idol like him was also afraid.

Shi Xuexin was rather looking forward to this scene. She wondered if Shi Jin could get out of it.

Looking at Mrs. Hu's stance, Shi Xuexin guessed that it would be very difficult for Shi Jin to escape this calamity. She really did not know how Shi Jin had managed to stir up such trouble!

Shi Jin was not even bothering to look at them!

Chu Ling and Shi Xuexin retreated. Mrs. Hu immediately went forward and wanted to tear off Shi Jin's clothes.

Her own son had been destroyed, and now so was she. She wanted to destroy everything that belonged to Shi Jin. She would use the simplest and most brutal method!

She rushed towards Shi Jin. Before her raised hand could land, another figure rushed over.

The figure grabbed her hand and slapped her twice.

Everyone realized that it was Hu Guangquan's grandmother, Old Madam Hu.

Old Madam Hu gave Mrs. Hu two tight slaps, and then did another two tight slaps to Hu Guangquan before saying sternly, "Hurry up and apologize to Miss Shi!"

"Wh-why?" Both mother and son were furious.

"Apologize to Miss Shi immediately!" Old Madam Hu's face was full of wrinkles. When she straightened up, she looked stern and ruthless. She had a high status in the family and Mrs. Hu was very afraid of her. However, Hu Guangquan said, "Impossible!"

Old Madam Hu took two more slaps, stunning Hu Guangquan.

Not only was Hu Guangquan stunned, even Chu Ling and Shi Xuexin, who were standing to one side, were motionless. What kind of reversal was this?

Mrs. Hu and Hu Guangquan had no choice but to walk up to Shi Jin and apologize.

Old Madam Hu went over personally. "Miss Shi, I'm really sorry. It's my fault for not disciplining my grandson and daughter-in-law properly and causing you so much trouble. Please be kind and don't take issue with these petty people."

Shi Jin said indifferently, "Apologizing after making a mistake? You think you can erase all the hurt you've caused with just one sentence?"

Old Madam Hu hastily replied, "Of course not, of course not. I will properly discipline this grandson of mine later. I will definitely not let him make any more mistakes!"

"Oh? Is that so?" Shi Jin asked calmly. Her voice was emotionless, but it sounded pleasant.

Old Madam Hu made up her mind and said, "I'll make him leave the entertainment industry now and never step into it again!"

"Grandma can't..." Hu Guangquan was used to living a colorful life. How could he quit?

Shi Xuexin and Chu Ling were shocked as well.

The Hu family had a wide network and was very capable. How could Old Madam Hu make such a huge concession just because of a word from Shi Jin?

"Why not? It isn't the only career path in this world. Even if you quit, you won't starve to death!" Old Madam Hu immediately agreed and said, "Leave immediately. I'll discuss it with your company and manager."

Seeing that Shi Jin's gaze was on the paparazzi behind her, she immediately said, "All of you, immediately announce to the public that Hu Guangquan is withdrawing from the entertainment circle now. If he does make a comeback in the future, he'll quit permanently. Don't mention any of the nonsense about Shi Jin from before!"

The paparazzi looked at each other in dismay. However, they knew that since Old Madam Hu had spoken, they could only follow her instructions.

Hu Guangquan and Mrs. Hu stood rooted to the ground and watched as Mrs. Hu made these arrangements.

Shi Jin looked down at her phone and said, "Can you move aside? Let me pass."

Old Madam Hu quickly stepped aside.

Shi Jin walked ahead while Old Madam Hu followed behind.

Although she said that she was following her, she was actually protecting her and not letting others have any ideas about her.

When they reached a place where no one was around, Old Madam Hu said in a low voice, "Miss Shi, I believe that you definitely have medicine that can make my grandson better. We only have one child in our family, and he can't just be left alone. He's really letting my ancestors down!"

"Oh, make him go and be celibate for a month. He will naturally recover after that. This matter cannot be rushed. The more urgent he is, the slower the recovery time will be," Shi Jin then said calmly.

Even if she hadn't told them, Hu Guangquan would definitely have recovered after a while. She had not used any heavy stuff when she drugged him.

However, even if Hu Guangquan recovered, he would still be traumatized. And like the doctor said, he needed to slowly recover from the psychological trauma.

Hearing her words, Old Madam Hu was stunned. She had never thought that the solution would be so simple. However, she still did not dare to underestimate Shi Jin. After all, when she came just now, it was that master who had found her...

Furthermore, if her grandson still dared to do anything in the future, she believed that Shi Jin would definitely not be so lenient again.

Thinking of this, Old Madam Hu immediately went back to discipline her grandson. If she didn't discipline him properly, others would punish them strictly. Old Madam Hu finally understood this principle.

She took Hu Guangquan and Mrs. Hu back.

Shi Xuexin was stunned by what she saw. The Hu family had not even given Chu Ling face. However, the Old Madam, who had the most authority, had stepped forward and bowed to Shi Jin. What kind of magical world was this?

Chu Ling was also sweating profusely. He had actually retreated from Shi Jin's dangerous situation... If he had not retreated earlier and stood in front of Shi Jin, what would the situation be like now?

With that thought in mind, he became completely distracted. He did not even hear Shi Xuexin speak to him.

"Brother Chu Ling, you said that Shi Jin and the Hu family..." Shi Xuexin tugged at his sleeve.

"Don't talk nonsense," Chu Ling interrupted her before she could finish.

He looked at Shi Xuexin seriously. For some reason, he felt vexed. He had a nagging feeling that Shi Xuexin's imagination was getting better and better.

Shi Xuexin felt aggrieved. She clearly had not said anything...

***

Shi Jin walked over. Fu Xiuyuan was walking towards her.

"Has everything been settled?" Fu Xiuyuan glanced coldly in the direction the Hu family had left in.

Shi Jin knew that Old Madam Hu had been sent by Fu Xiuyuan.

Even though she could resolve this matter, there were still many paparazzi present. It was indeed better for Old Madam Hu to step in.

"Mm." Shi Jin nodded lightly.

Fu Xiuyuan lowered his eyes and focused.. "So... how did you work out the drug you gave Hu Guangquan?"

Chapter 375: Which Man Couldn't?

Theoretically, there should be experiments and research done to produce this drug. How had Shi Jin done it?

Looking at his expression, Shi Jin could not help but laugh. "I'm only researching medicine, not other people's bodies. What are you thinking about?"

Fu Xiuyuan was overthinking. When Shi Jin pointed it out, he coughed awkwardly.

Shi Jin hugged his arm and said with a smile, "Do I have to observe someone's anatomy when I drug them?"

"Ahem." Fu Xiuyuan stopped asking further.

Shi Jin continued to explain, "Even if I were to study the human anatomy, I wouldn't choose Hu Guangquan."

Fu Xiuyuan remained silent.

The two of them walked into the private room together. He Ziheng and the others had already come forward. "Little sister-in-law, I heard that something happened over there. What exactly went on?"

"Yeah, what exactly is going on?" Pei Junyi was also curious. "I just heard Boss talking on the phone about something about a man not being good enough. Which man is not good enough?"

"I heard a name, I think he was called Hu Guangquan!" He Ziheng asked, "Wasn't Hu Guangquan mocking little sister-in-law on Weibo previously?"

Since everyone was curious, Shi Jin briefly explained the situation.

Before she spoke, she realized that Lan Tian was also listening intently. She covered her ears.

Lan Tian's curiosity nearly killed her.

When Shi Jin finished speaking, all the men present felt a chill.

He Ziheng took two steps back and covered his crotch with both hands. "Little sister-in-law, I'll listen to whatever you say. Please don't ever drug me like that."

Pei Junyi also raised his hands in surrender. "Please don't experiment on me."

Qiao Zhuoli silently moved his wine glass back a little, away from Shi Jin.

Shi Jin couldn't help laughing. Lan Tian still heard some of it. She leaned closer and said, "Teach me!"

Shi Jin placed a finger on her forehead. "Focus on your studies first. We'll talk when you get into university."

"Then you must teach me when I get into university." Lan Tian became happy.

When He Ziheng and the others heard this, they were scared out of their wits. They waved their hands and said, "Let's not meet again."

Qiao Zhuoli said, "Someone like Hu Guangquan deserves it."

Pei Junyi chimed in. "Yes, yes, yes. Sis-in-law, just drug that kind of person in the future! Don't waste your medicine!"

When they left, He Ziheng secretly ran over to ask Shi Jin, "Little sister-in-law, why do you think Boss blocked me?"

"Didn't you ask him?" Shi Jin asked curiously.

"I did. Do you think someone like Boss would tell me directly? If he would tell me the reason, he wouldn't have blocked me."

He Ziheng had been conflicted for a long time. Today, he finally got the chance to ask Shi Jin.

Shi Jin suddenly recalled the day of her birthday when He Ziheng sent Fu Xiuyuan those inappropriate videos.

She immediately realized that it was because of this that Fu Xiuyuan blocked He Ziheng.

He Ziheng was waiting for her to answer, but he saw a hint of red slowly rising from the corner of her eyes, dyeing her already charming face with a devilish glow.

"Nothing. I don't know either." Shi Jin's voice was pleasant, but her tone was perfunctory.

He Ziheng replied with an "Oh" and was deep in thought. What did he do wrong?

After the gathering ended, Shi Jin received a plane ticket from Yao Jiahong. She then remembered that she was about to participate in the semi-finals of the Chopin piano competition.

The flight was tomorrow night.

She showed Fu Xiuyuan the ticket. "I'll probably be gone for a few days. When I'm not around, remember to eat well. You can't just skip meals because of work."

"A few days? Who's coming with you?"

"Three or four days at most. Brother Yao will definitely go. Xiao Li will probably go too."

Xiao Li was originally a chauffeur, but recently, he had been working as an assistant more and more.

Fu Xiuyuan frowned slightly, but didn't say anything.

"You haven't agreed to what I said," Shi Jin reminded him.

"Yes, I promise." Fu Xiuyuan nodded.

Only then was Shi Jin satisfied. She reached out to straighten his tie and a rewarding kiss landed on the corner of his lips.

The man's eyes lit up.

After coming out of the shower, Shi Jin went to pack her luggage.

Although she won't be there for long, she still had to dress carefully during the piano competition.

Fu Xiuyuan leaned against the door with his coffee cup and watched her pack.

Shi Jin raised his eyebrows and looked at him. "How about this?"

"Too revealing." It was sleeveless, showing her two arms. Wasn't that too revealing already?

Shi Jin picked up another piece. "What about this?"

"Too short." They were hot pants, so of course they were short.

Shi Jin took a few more items, but all of them were rejected by Fu Xiuyuan.

Shi Jin took the clothes and walked towards Fu Xiuyuan. "Mr. Fu probably wants me to wear my school uniform to the competition?"

"Well..." Fu Xiuyuan's gaze landed on a few sets. They were obviously formal wear, a white shirt and a black lady's coat. It was normal, very classy.

"I think you're complaining that my suitcase isn't big enough."

"Hm?" Fu Xiuyuan drawled lazily.

"Not big enough to fit you inside."

After Shi Jin finished speaking, Fu Xiuyuan let out a low chuckle. Shi Jin was so close that she could hear his strong heartbeat.

Shi Jin finally finished packing and she returned to the bed.

The phone rang a few times, and a WeChat message came in.

She picked up her phone and clicked on it.

Shi Jin received Gu Qinghua's WeChat message.

"Shi Jin, have you heard? Hu Guangquan quit the industry! I heard that he was forced to quit by his family. He quit without any warning." Gu Qinghua was both happy and puzzled.

"That's good. One less bad person around."

Shi Jin had already scrolled to Weibo. Hu Guangquan quitting the industry caused quite a stir. The main reason was that when others quit, they quit silently. On the other hand, he had his studio and manager release a statement together. It was clear that he would not make a comeback.

The paparazzi even released photos of him being forced to quit by his grandmother.

Anyway, the matter was very big.

Gu Qinghua thought for a while before typing a line of words. "Shi Jin, did you do it?"

She kept feeling that this was Shi Jin's doing. Although it was hard for her to imagine how she did it.

Hu Guangquan's fans were about to go crazy, but since their idol had left the industry, there was no point in discussing anything else.

"Yes, I did." Shi Jin did not deny it.

Gu Qinghua was stunned. It was really Shi Jin. However, when she recalled the people she saw at Shi Jin's birthday banquet, Gu Qinghua no longer found it strange.

***

The next day.

Shi Jin appeared at the airport punctually..

Chapter 376: Together Through Good Times And Bad

The matter of participating in the Chopin Piano Competition was not known to the outside world. Therefore, no fans came to send her off.

Yao Jiahong and Xiao Li followed behind Shi Jin with their luggage and entered the VIP area to rest.

"We can board the plane in half an hour," Yao Jiahong reminded Shi Jin softly.

"Okay."

Considering that this was his first time on a plane with Shi Jin, Yao Jiahong checked the things in his bag again-airsickness medicine, earplugs, chrysanthemum wolfberry tea, and eye masks.

After confirming that he should be able to handle any unexpected situations, Yao Jiahong zipped up the bag.

Xiao Li sat at the side and said in a low voice, "Brother Yao, you're becoming more and more attentive. You weren't so attentive even when you were managing A-list celebrities before."

Yao Jiahong glanced at him.

After being reminded by Xiao Li, he realized that he was becoming more and more like a nanny and assistant. However, if it was for Shi Jin, it was okay.

In the ordinary rest area outside, Shi Xuexin was also waiting for the same flight. The people beside her were Yu Xiuhua and Hu Lai.

Yu Xiuhua carried her luggage and said to Hu Lai, "Sister Lai, thank you for coming to accompany Xuexin."

"It's my duty," Hule said. "I'll be signing Xuexin soon, and this will be a good time to get used to each other's work patterns."

"Aiya, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Xuexin in the future then," Yu Xiuhua said happily.

"It's my job. This time, Xuexin got fourth place in the national competition. Not only is Chu Ling happy, but I'm also very happy. This time, we're going to watch the semi-finals of the Chopin competition to broaden Xuexin's horizons and so that her fans can get to know Xuexin better," Hu Lai said.

Yu Xiuhua was especially happy in her heart. "It's not easy to get fourth place. By the way, are we going to livestream us watching the semi-finals?"

"Yes. It'll bring hype for when Xuexin finalizes the contract," Hu Lai said.

Shi Xuexin stood by the side, feeling excited.

Chu Ling lent Sister Lai to her to take care of everything. It was obvious that he wanted to work with her in the future. They were going to be in the same company and under the same manager. In the future, Chu Ling and she would be the most perfect couple in the entertainment industry.

At the thought of this, she could not help but smile. "Mom, Sister Lai will arrange these things. Don't worry so much."

"I'm just happy. Besides, this is a happy occasion. I'm just asking a few questions so I can know what the future plans are," Yu Xiuhua said.

Hu Lai glanced at the time and said, "We will be boarding soon."

Shi Xuexin and Yu Xiuhua carried their luggage and followed her.

As it was a rushed trip and Shi Xuexin was not invited to Warsaw, she bought an ordinary economy class plane ticket and waited in the ordinary zone.

The two of them were too embarrassed to trouble Hu Lai to help them with their luggage, so they did everything themselves. Even so, Shi Xuexin and Yuxiu Hua were still very happy.

The three of them quickly boarded the plane. Hu Lai then guided Shi Xuexin to post on Weibo the news of her going to watch the Chopin World's piano competition and her boarding photos.

Although Shi Xuexin had yet to sign a contract and become an official artiste, she had gained some fame early on. This time, she was ranked fourth in the country. With Hu Lai's help, she had hundreds of thousands of fans.

The fan asked directly, "What is Xuexin going to do this time? Will she share some good news with us?"

She replied casually, "I'm going to watch the semi-finals and learn from my seniors. I'll share some interesting things along the way. Everyone, please follow and subscribe."

The ordinary seats were relatively small, and the flight was about ten hours long. However, she did not feel uneasy at all, and her heart was filled with excitement.

Someone asked, "Did you receive an invitation from the organizing committee?"

Shi Xuexin did not reply to this comment and skipped it.

***

Shi Jin took her phone and boarded the plane. Yao Jiahong and Xiao Li followed behind her with the luggage.

Yao Jiahong had booked a VIP cabin for her. Once she boarded the plane, she was arranged to sit in a spacious VIP seat.

There were fewer VIP cabins on this plane. There were only four seats in the front row.

In order to make it easier to take care of Shi Jin, Yao Jiahong bought seats in this cabin for himself and Xiao Li as well. However, there was still an outsider sitting here, so it seemed a little inconvenient.

When Yao Jiahong bought the tickets, this seat had already been bought by someone, so he couldn't directly book the entire VIP cabin. Thinking about it, he felt a little regretful.

"Brother Yao, what's wrong?" Shi Jin saw that he had been observing the seats and asked.

"It's fine. I'm looking at who will be sitting here," he said. "When this passenger comes over later, I'll greet him in advance."

Shi Jin hummed and did not ask further.

Xiao Li had already followed Yao Jiahong's instructions and quickly asked for hot water and a blanket for Shi Jin.

The journey took more than ten hours, so both of them tried their best to make Shi Jin comfortable.

Shi Jin adjusted the seat, laid down, and picked up her phone.

The last passenger came in.

Yao Jiahong immediately stood up, planning to negotiate with him. He looked up and saw a familiar figure. He opened his mouth, but did not say anything.

Shi Jin was looking at her phone when a shadow blocked her vision. She lifted her lashes lazily and saw Fu Xiuyuan's handsome face approaching.

"Why are you here?" Shi Jin sat up and realized that he was carrying a suitcase.

She smiled.

Fu Xiuyuan approached her. "Your suitcase isn't big enough, so I prepared one for myself."

Shi Jin smiled. "Why wasn't I notified?"

"It's a surprise." Fu Xiuyuan could not confirm the time of the flight last night.

After confirming the time today, he still had to find the lucky person who had bought the ticket in Shi Jin's cabin and buy it from them. He had to go through some procedures and had to connect with the airline company. As a result, he was late.

Yao Jiahong and Xiao Li automatically pulled up the curtain that covered the front and back rows.

With Fu Xiuyuan around, Shi Jin's journey was relaxing and easy.

The plane soon arrived at the airport in Warsaw.

Warsaw was the home of Chopin, and many of the buildings here were named after him.

At the airport, all the competitors from the various countries had their own vehicles to receive them. They were sent to the hotel arranged by the organizing committee to stay with the other competitors.

Including Shi Jin.

This time, Shi Jin didn't use her original name and instead used her English name, Jade.

After Yao Jiahong and Xiao Li got off the plane, they started to look for the car that was meant to pick up Jade.

Fu Xiuyuan said to Yao Jiahong, "No need, I have a place to stay. Call the organizing committee."

Yao Jiahong had originally thought that he was already generous. In order to make Shi Jin travel more comfortably, he didn't mind spending more money and energy.

With Fu Xiuyuan here, he realized that he paled in comparison.

Shi Xuexin also got off the plane..

Chapter 377: All The Arrangements Have A Purpose

After she got off the plane, she saw that all the competitors were assigned private cars. She couldn't help feeling envious.

She was only slightly behind the third place winner. She could have enjoyed such treatment. Now, she could only take a taxi to the hotel.

Yu Xiuhua saw her disappointment and persuaded her in a low voice, "It's alright. Five years later, we can still participate in the Chopin piano competition."

Five years later? How long is that?

Shi Xuexin forced a smile. Then, she saw Shi Jin being escorted by a tall man towards a car.

Shi Jin was here too? Could she be here to participate in the competition?

After some thought, Shi Xuexin dismissed the idea. Shi Jin participating in the competition? What was she going to play, her folk song?

Shi Xuexin was even more certain after she saw that Shi Jin was not getting in a car that the organizing committee prepared. However, when she saw Shi Jin getting inside a rare luxury car, Shi Xuexin felt a little jealous. What was her purpose in coming to Warsaw?

"Xuexin, get in the car," Hu Lai reminded Shi Xuexin.

Shi Xuexin got into the taxi and headed to the hotel that Hu Lai had booked.

Fu Xiuyuan's villa in Warsaw was located not far from the Philharmonic Music Hall.

The Philharmonic Music Hall was the venue for this competition.

The location of his villa was exceptionally good.

When the car stopped in front of the villa and he saw that the villa had been renovated, even someone as meticulous as Yao Jiahong had to sigh at how considerate Fu Xiuyuan was.

The villa wasn't very big. It was a three-story building, and there were already servants coming to pick up the luggage.

Fu Xiuyuan and Shi Jin stayed on the third floor while Yao Jiahong and Xiao Li stayed in the guest rooms on the second floor.

The environment and situation here were much better than the hotel where the contestants were staying.

After settling down, it was lunchtime. Fu Xiuyuan accompanied Shi Jin to the dining table, followed by Xiao Li and Yao Jiahong.

Yao Jiahong was still checking the flight information on his phone.

"You're already booking return tickets?" Fu Xiuyuan asked.

"Otherwise, I won't be able to get VIP tickets." Yao Jiahong paused and thought about the meaning behind Fu Xiuyuan's words. "If you guys want to take a break, I can book the flight for a later time."

"I remember that the time between the semi-finals and the finals is not long?"

"Two days. The finals will be held two days after the results for the semi-finals are out," Yao Jiahong explained. "I'll book tickets later then?"

"Mm." Fu Xiuyuan nodded.

Yao Jiahong wrote down the date of the flight in his memo.

After dinner, Fu Xiuyuan accompanied Shi Jin for a walk in the garden.

In the garden, one could see the Philharmonic Music Hall just by looking up. The visual effects were excellent.

Fu Xiuyuan pointed into the distance and said, "We'll walk from here tomorrow. It'll only take about 15 minutes. If we take the car, it'll take two to three minutes."

Shi Jin calculated that compared to other contestants, she could save about half an hour. This meant that she could sleep for another half an hour.

"You seem very familiar with this place." Shi Jin followed his finger and looked over.

With that, she recalled that Fu Heyan had also participated in a competition here. It was normal for Fu Xiuyuan to be familiar with this place.

"Thankfully, I kept this villa." Fu Xiuyuan lowered his eyes to look at her. "I always thought that keeping it would be useful, and it turns out I was right."

Shi Jin faced him. "All the arrangements have their purpose."

"I want to give you the best," Fu Xiuyuan said in a low voice.

Shi Jin nodded gently. Just like this moment.

The next day, the semi-finals of the Chopin International Piano Competition officially began.

When Shi Jin woke up in the morning, Fu Xiuyuan accompanied her as she ate her breakfast slowly. In the end, she didn't take the car and chose to walk to the Philharmonic Music Hall.

It was still early when they arrived.

Shi Jin entered the concert hall. She did not expect there to be so many people inside so early in the morning.

The moment she and Fu Xiuyuan entered, Fu Heyan waved at her.

Shi Jin walked towards her. "Sister."

"Come sit with me." Fu Heyan cleared a few seats and asked, "Did you rest well?"

"Pretty well. Sis, you're not living in the villa with us?"

"I live in another villa with your brother-in-law." Fu Heyan smiled as she continued, "It's not too far away from your villa."

Yao Jiahong and Xiao Li were speechless.

"I wanted to introduce you to the judges today... but I don't want people to gossip, so forget it." Fu Heyan was a judge for the finals. She didn't have to come to the semi-finals today, but she was here to see Shi Jin.

She said, "Moreover, these judges are inferior to President Song and me. It doesn't matter if you meet them or not."

Only the higher-ups of the Piano Association would dare to say such words.

Xiao Li originally thought that Shi Jin was just here as a formality. When he saw Fu Heyan, he realized that he had misunderstood.

Although he didn't know Fu Heyan, he had done some research and found out that she was the champion of the Chopin competition 15 years ago. She had a great reputation and was a god-like existence.

"When is President Song coming over?" Shi Jin asked.

"Soon." Fu Heyan glanced at the time. "He didn't intend to come, but you're participating in the competition. He said he would come to witness the birth of a miracle."

Shi Jin smiled.

***

Outside the Philharmonic Music Hall.

Shi Xuexin had arrived early as well.

Warsaw had been full of people for the past few days, and the hotel they stayed in was very far away, so it took them some time to get there in the morning.

Because they were not invited and did not manage to get tickets, they could not enter. However, Hu Lai did not necessarily have to go in. She had asked Shi Xuexin to come over just to set up a persona for her. At the same time, she wanted to help her get a good ranking in the upcoming Ivy League competition to familiarize herself with the venue.

It was Yu Xiuhua's first time standing at the entrance of such a grand and dignified concert hall, and a sense of pride rose in her heart. She patted Shi Xuexin on the shoulder and said excitedly, "You can definitely enter the venue when you participate in the next Ivy League competition."

Shi Xuexin nodded.

Hu Lai asked, "Do you want to go to the washroom?"

"There's no need. I'll take a look here," said Shi Xuexin with a nod.

"Then I'll go myself. Wait for me here." Hu Lai threw the bag to Shi Xuexin.

In comparison, Shi Xuexin was more like a manager than her. She did all the chores, but whenever she thought of Chu Ling, she would gladly endure it.

As Shi Xuexin was speaking to Yuxiu Hua, a man walked over from the front. He was tall and thin and looked rather charismatic.

He walked straight towards them.

This made Shi Xuexin feel slightly surprised. Seeing that the person was approaching, she had no choice but to greet him, "Hello, Teacher Song."

It was Song Huaixian. He came specially to watch Shi Jin's competition today.

Suddenly, he heard someone calling him. He stopped in his tracks and glanced at the person. He nodded as a greeting.

Shi Xuexin was in no mood to talk to him. Song Huaixian was in a hurry as well, so he walked straight in.

Yu Xiuhua asked, "Do you know him, Xuexin?"

Chapter 378: Ordinary People Can't Teach You

"I know him. He was the piano teacher that the Li family hired for me in the past," Shi Xuexin said. "But his standard was average... I only learned from him for a year before I got Grandpa to replace him."

If not for Song Huaixian appearing today, she would have forgotten about such a person.

"Then it's good that he was replaced. Ordinary people can't teach you, but why is he here?"

"Perhaps he's here to watch the competition," said Shi Xuexin.

The things that Teacher Song taught her made her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles, and it was difficult for her to learn.

The teachers hired when she came back to the Shi family were better. They were all very agreeable.

After she finished speaking, Hu Lai also came back from the washroom. When she saw Song Huaixian's back view, she couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Yu Xiuhua asked, "Sister Lai, do you also know Teacher Song?"

"How would I know him?" Hu Lai said casually. She did not have the honor to know him.

She only knew that this person was the winner of the Chopin Award. He was usually very mysterious and secretive. If she hadn't heard from a senior in the industry who liked piano, she wouldn't have known. She wanted to get to know him, but there was no chance.

At the thought of this, she urged Shi Xuexin. "Quick, take a few more photos. It'll be useful when we get back."

As soon as Song Huaixian walked into the Philharmonic Music Hall, a few blond-haired blue-eyed foreigners greeted him respectfully.

The reporters immediately surrounded them, but no one was rude. They all had respect on their faces and were very careful with their questions.

Song Huaixian chatted briefly with them and excused himself before walking in.

As soon as he walked over, most of the people in the hall stood up and nodded at him in greeting.

"President Song," Fu Heyan greeted him loudly.

Everyone in the hall was very cautious and spoke very softly, but when Fu Heyan spoke loudly, no one expressed any disgust. Instead, they smiled knowingly.

Most of the people here knew Fu Heyan. Those who knew her well knew that she was straightforward and knew her status. She said whatever was on her mind and everyone was very tolerant.

Song Huaixian walked towards Fu Heyan. When he saw Shi Jin, the smile on his face became more amiable.

"President Song." Everyone greeted.

Shi Jin introduced him to Brother Yao: "Brother Yao, this is my piano teacher."

Yao Jiahong was obviously stunned for a moment. He did not object when he heard about Shi Jin learning the piano, but he never expected the other party to be Song Huaixian!

Song Huaixian had won almost all the international trophies. Not only that, it was said that the power behind him was also very mysterious. He was currently the undisputed king of the piano industry. Everyone was proud to know him.

He was not famous in the outside world because he was not showy. Otherwise, with his ability, it would be easy for him to enter the entertainment industry. However, with his status, the entertainment industry was no longer attractive to him.

"Hello, President Song." Yao Jiahong greeted.

He finally understood why Fu Xiuyuan had asked him when the finals would be held and delayed booking the flight.

Shi Jin's teacher was Song Huaixian. In other words, Song Huaixian thought highly of Shi Jin. How could Shi Jin not enter the finals?

Song Huaixian sat down beside Shi Jin. After a while, more people came to greet him and Fu Heyan.

Song Huaixian introduced Shi Jin to everyone generously, hiding their master-disciple relationship.

His face was full of pride, as if he was telling those people, "Don't come and snatch my student."

Because of his attitude, Fu Xiuyuan didn't know if he should be jealous.

Yao Jiahong said in a low voice, "I didn't know that President Song would accept students."

As far as he knew, Song Huaixian was a proud and aloof person who never accepted disciples.

Song Huaixian said, "Shi Jin is technically not my first student."

"I actually have senior sisters and senior brothers?" Shi Jin asked curiously.

"Strictly speaking, no. In a sense, you're still my only student," Song Huaixian said.

Shi Jin nodded. She suddenly remembered that Old Master Li had mentioned before that he was supposed to introduce her to a piano teacher. If the person Old Master Li wanted to invite was Song Huaixian, she understood what he meant.

Before he had known about the swap, Old Master Li had always hired top-notch piano, violin, and Chinese painting teachers for Shi Xuexin.

If she and Shi Xuexin were not switched at birth, then those teachers would be her teachers. However, Xiao Li did not understand. "Why is she not considered the first student, but still the only student?"

Yao Jiahong patted his shoulder, indicating that he didn't need to understand.

The official matches of the semi-finals began. The contestants took turns entering the stage.

When it was Shi Jin's turn, she went backstage in advance.

Fu Xiuyuan accompanied her backstage.

Fu Heyan also wanted to go, but Yao Jiahong reminded her, "Miss Fu, do you think you're not bright enough?"

"You think I want to go? I'm sick of that backstage." Fu Heyan sat still.

When Shi Jin arrived backstage, most of the people there had blond hair and blue eyes. They did not know each other and were not familiar with each other. Hence, Shi Jin's arrival did not attract anyone's attention.

Shi Jin was wearing a white shirt and slim-fit jeans. It was simple and she looked exceptionally slim.

Fu Xiuyuan felt her fingers and noticed that it was slightly cold.

"Go back to your seat. I'll be down soon," Shi Jin said softly.

Fu Xiuyuan nodded and watched her go on stage.

After the competition ended, Shi Jin went down to meet everyone.

Fu Heyan and Song Huaixian had relaxed smiles on their faces. They didn't even mention the matter of entering the finals.

Yao Jiahong and Xiao Li were amateurs. They couldn't understand how well the people on stage performed.

When everyone went up on stage, they all sounded pretty good. From the perspective of the secular world, everyone's standards seemed to be about the same. They all sounded good, but what was so good about it? It could only be understood, but not conveyed.

Hence, they were not too sure about Shi Jin's score.

Everyone's performances ended.

A boy suddenly ran over and greeted Shi Jin in fluent Chinese. "Shi Jin, is that really you?"

"You are..."

"I'm Sheng Tian, a contestant. I thought I saw you backstage, but I wasn't completely sure." Sheng Tian was the first place champion of the national qualifiers and was also a fan of Shi Jin. He had never expected to meet Shi Jin here. He was filled with excitement.

He pulled out a small notebook. "Can you give me an autograph?"

"Sure." Shi Jin took the notebook. Not only did she sign it, she even wrote a message.

"Shi Jin, you're amazing! I heard your song just now. It's at the level of a master." Sheng Tian scratched his head.. "You're definitely going to win the finals!"

Chapter 379: This Man Has Capability

"Thank you." Shi Jin did not pay attention to Sheng Tian playing the piano earlier, so she could not return the compliment.

Fu Xiuyuan walked towards Shi Jin.

Sheng Tian watched him walk to Shi Jin's side and hold her hand naturally. As a fan, his heart was broken. However, because Shi Jin had given everyone many hints on Weibo and in interviews, Sheng Tian's mouth slowly closed.

He raised his head to look at Fu Xiuyuan again. Fu Xiuyuan looked exceptionally handsome and was truly compatible with Shi Jin. Only then did his shattered heart gradually gather together.

"Are you done chatting?" Fu Xiuyuan asked, his voice elegant.

The invisible aura was very strong, and it was hard to resist.

Sheng Tian quickly said, "I won't disturb you any longer, I'll leave first."

He turned his head and could not help but sigh secretly. The person Shi Jin had chosen indeed had the ability to make Shi Jin say he was "the warm sun in the winter". No one in the entertainment industry could compare to him. No one in any industry could.

"The scores will be given to each contestant later. The big screen in the foyer will also show the scores of each contestant," Fu Heyan said. "Why don't we go and eat hotpot? I brought hotpot soup base. We just need to buy some ingredients."

Yao Jiahong's face twitched. "Shi Jin still needs to..."

"Sure." Shi Jin had already agreed.

"Come, let's go buy food." Fu Heyan immediately grabbed Shi Jin's arm, leaving Fu Xiuyuan behind.

Yao Jiahong had no choice but to accept this.

Shi Xuexin was still waiting outside the arena. She did not see Shi Jin and company leaving through the other passageway, but she did see a familiar face.

"Sheng Tian!" Shi Xuexin quickly greeted him. She had been in fourth place in the preliminary round and had had some interactions with first place.

Sheng Tian recognized her. "Shi Xuexin, you're here to watch the competition too?"

"Yes, I'm here to watch the competition and to check out the venue."

"Oh, you have an original composition competition to attend." Sheng Tian smiled and said, "Good luck then."

"I will. Sheng Tian, how was your competition?"

Sheng Tian thought of Shi Jin. When he was performing, he knew that there was a huge gap between him and Shi Jin.

It might not be a problem for him to enter the finals, but it would be difficult for him to win an award.

Only those who had seen stronger people would know the difference.

"The results of this competition will be good," Sheng Tian said. After all, Shi Jin was from the same country as him. If she won an award, it would be equivalent to him winning an award.

The scores were out very quickly.

The big screen in the foyer also showed the scores.

Shi Xuexin rushed over to take a look.

Sheng Tian was ranked tenth. The second and third place places from the preliminary round were all beyond 20th place.

The other names were all long English letters.

Shi Xuexin shifted her gaze to the first position.

She saw the name on the first place position: Jade.

It was a name that Shi Xuexin did not recognize and did not care about. She did not know which country they were from.

She didn't think much of it and called Chu Ling. "Brother Chu Ling, I'll be back tomorrow."

"Come back," Chu Ling said lightly.

The voice on the other end of the phone suddenly became softer. "Xuexin, come home for dinner."

It was Madam Chu's voice. She had snatched the phone away from Chu Ling.

Ever since Xuexin won fourth place in the piano competition, Madam Chu's attitude towards her had changed drastically. She did not even care about the incident at the birthday party anymore.

"Alright, Auntie," Shi Xuexin said happily.

***

At night, Shi Jin and Fu Heyan bought the ingredients and brought them back to the villa. Everyone gathered around to eat hotpot.

To Fu Heyan and Song Huaixian, it was expected that Shi Jin would get first place in the semi-finals.

Back then, she had won over the two of them with just one song, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", so when she played a famous Chopin piece, she naturally won over all the judges.

"These are the must-pick songs for the finals. Pick one from the list." Song Huaixian sent the list to Shi Jin.

Shi Jin received it and saved the list.

Fu Heyan stuffed the chopsticks in her hands. "Can we not dampen the mood during dinner?"

Song Huaixian smiled. "Then let's congratulate Shi Jin for getting first place in the semi-finals."

"Congratulations!" Everyone picked up their beers.

"Thank you ~" Shi Jin clinked glasses with them.

Fu Xiuyuan said softly to Shi Jin, "This is why I followed you here. I knew you would stay here for a long time."

From the beginning to the end, he was the one who trusted her the most.

Seeing the two of them whispering into each other's ears, Fu Heyan coughed lightly. "The meat is almost overdone!"

Yao Jiahong watched as Shi Jin placed her chopsticks into the boiling hotpot that was covered in oil. His heart was in his throat, but he could not stop her in public.

At the thought that her sweet voice might be affected, Yao Jiahong was in a dilemma. In the end, he pushed the chrysanthemum wolfberry tea to Shi Jin.

Fu Xiuyuan looked up and glanced at him indifferently. Yao Jiahong quickly retracted his hand.

Fu Xiuyuan mixed the condiments in his bowl unhurriedly. Finally, he prepared the mildly spicy dipping sauce and placed it in front of Shi Jin. He picked up a piece of tender beef and placed it into her bowl.

Yao Jiahong was heartbroken.

He picked up the cup of tea and pushed it in Shi Jin's direction.

Fu Xiuyuan said, "Sis, Brother Yao wants to give you tea."

"Thank you." Fu Heyan ate something spicy, so at the mention of water, she took it immediately.

Because Yao Jiahong poured the water into a cup, Fu Heyan thought that it was for her, so she took a sip, then she frowned and said, "Who drinks hot tea in the middle of summer? Wait, I'll go get the cola!"

Yao Jiahong was speechless.

Yao Jiahong said, "Shi Jin needs to protect her singing voice."

"I eat herbs to nourish my throat," Shi Jin said simply.

Of course, she had said this countless times, but Yao Jiahong refused to believe her.

Fu Xiuyuan was the only one who had heard it once and never stopped her from eating hotpot and drinking coke again.

When Shi Jin was almost done eating, Gu Jingyuan sent a message. "Congratulations, you got first place in the semi-finals. How many people made it into the finals?"

"Top twelve. How did you know I came to Warsaw?"

"I guessed it when I saw the name of the first place winner. Didn't you mention that you wanted to participate in a piano competition previously?"

As for why he saw the name of the first place winner, it was all thanks to Shi Xuexin.

Shi Xuexin had only come to watch a competition, but she had already made everyone aware of her fourth place result in the preliminaries.

Not only did she share everything that happened outside the stage today, but she also gave everyone a brief overview of the various aspects of the Chopin International Piano Competition to prove that she was talented.

People who knew what was going on knew that she was just going to watch the competition and tour the city. Those who didn't know better would think that she had gotten a trophy with how big of a deal she was making.

It was because she was making such a big deal out of everything that she gained countless fans..

Chapter 380: Repairing Her Lifelong Regrets

Wei Zai, who was in Gu Jingyuan's laboratory, was broadcasting the whole process to his colleagues in the laboratory today. Gu Jingyuan naturally heard it and was forced to see the list of people who made it into the finals.

Seeing the name Jade, Gu Jingyuan recalled what Shi Jin told him before and sent a message to Shi Jin.

"I will stay until the finals," Shi Jin replied. She had also guessed where Gu Jingyuan got the news from.

She switched to Weibo and saw that Shi Xuexin was already on a few trending topics.

Talented girl, piano, and other labels were all stuck on her. The fans were quite accepting of this. The data showed that she had gained 30,000 fans just today.

Shi Jin guessed that she was not far from making it public with Chu Ling.

The finals were in two days.

Song Huaixian and Fu Heyan did not leave.

Yao Jiahong came over to ask Shi Jin, "Should we announce your ranking for the Chopin award?"

He had also seen what Shi Xuexin had done on Weibo to steal the limelight. She made it seem like she was representing Country S.

"Not for now." Shi Jin remembered that there was still the Ivy League composition competition.

She wanted to see what Shi Xuexin would do next.

Recalling the familiar tune from the composition competition, Shi Jin's expression turned cold. Did Shi Xuexin really think she could use her as a stepping stone forever?

Yao Jiahong didn't ask for the reason, but did as she said. If the company asked questions, he would find an excuse to avoid them.

On the eve of the finals, a piece of news came from the organizing committee.

An important member of the organizing committee, who was also the master performer that won the previous Chopin Award, passed away.

Death at this age could be considered a happy funeral. However, the organizing committee still decided to postpone the award ceremony that was supposed to be held a month after the finals.

Song Huaixian agreed with this decision and came to inform Shi Jin.

"I'm fine with it. It's only right to respect the seniors," said Shi Jin.

"Everyone has the same thoughts. So, after the results are out tomorrow, we'll come back to Warsaw in a month," Song Huaixian said.

"I'm still a little regretful that I didn't get to meet that senior. When is the funeral?"

Song Huaixian said, "In a few days."

Shi Jin nodded. "Then I'll try my best to attend the funeral."

This accident didn't affect the competitors' performances.

During the finals, everyone maintained their usual standard of performance. Some contestants even exceeded their usual standards.

Xiao Li and Yao Jiahong, the two amateurs, were also mesmerized.

To be able to reach this stage of the finals, every contestant was a top performer. Everyone's piano skills were already at the peak of perfection. Whether they could move the judges depended on their live performance and their interpretation of the emotions of their piece.

After the competition ended, the results were announced.

When they heard that the first place was "Jade", nobody was surprised.

Fu Heyan stood up from her seat and walked towards Shi Jin, hugging her.

Sheng Tian was ranked fifth, which was also an excellent standard. He came to celebrate with Shi Jin.

***

Although the award ceremony would be held in a month's time, there was still a wine reception after the competition.

Shi Jin returned to the villa and changed into an evening gown.

Fu Xiuyuan walked beside her.

On the beach outside, the waves crashed onto the sand, creating soft sounds. Shi Jin was attracted by the sound and walked over slowly.

The banquet had already started and guests were everywhere. All the contestants and judges came and went. However, Shi Jin was attracted by the vast sea and sky.

The sea breeze blew over, making one feel exceptionally comfortable.

Fu Xiuyuan followed closely behind her.

At this moment, she had completely forgotten about the banquet. She walked along the beach, took off her high heels, and walked into the distance.

Fu Xiuyuan stepped onto the sand as well.

Shi Jin walked forward, so he went forward and grabbed her wrist. She turned around and smiled. He continued to follow her.

Under the encouragement of the sea breeze, she started running. Fu Xiuyuan followed her, regardless of whether she was walking or running. He followed her every step. If she was slow, so was he. If she was fast, so was he.

Finally, she got tired of running and sat down on the beach. Fu Xiuyuan sat down beside her.

The sea breeze blew her long hair around.

Shi Jin lay on his lap and looked into his eyes. They were filled with boundless indulgence.

She suddenly understood. In the past, she had always thought that she was the one who would heal Fu Xiuyuan's wounds. Now that she thought about it, wasn't he also healing her and repairing her lifelong regrets?

No matter what she did or said, he would always trust her unconditionally and allow her to do whatever she wanted. He had given her the most love and the greatest freedom.

When he gave his love, there was no burden. However, when he gave her freedom, he suppressed many of the fanatical impulses in his heart. The amount of restraint he used was unimaginable.

Shi Jin sat up and looked towards the sunset.

After not seeing them for a long time, Fu Heyan came out to look for them.

When she neared the beach, she saw Fu Xiuyuan and Shi Jin sitting in the warm golden glow of the sunset. She didn't say anything else and turned to leave.

Shi Jin sat there for a long time. Then, she took out her phone and whispered, "I want to sing a song."

"Okay," Fu Xiuyuan replied in a low voice.

Shi Jin directly clicked on the record button.

"It's been agreed

We'll spend the next weekend together

Your little mood swings are cute to me

...

You make me see flowers blooming in the dry desert

You made me want to write you a love song every day

With the most romantic chorus

You echo softly

Our eyes will show our determination"

There were no instruments or background music. Only the waves hitting the beach created a beat. This gave the song an even more moving rhythm and added flavor.

After Shi Jin finished singing, she posted it on Weibo.

A moment later, the comments were about to explode.

"It's so good that I'm crying. How can there be such a nice voice and song!"

"Little Stone, Mommy loves you!"

"So, did my daughter get the guy she likes?"

"My daughter is so different when she's dating. If I can hear such nice songs every day, I'll agree to this marriage!"

"If even this kind of relationship is not real, then no pearl in the world is real."

Shi Jin showed the comments to Fu Xiuyuan.

The dim yellow light of the setting sun warmed his eyes. He lowered his eyes and looked at Shi Jin.

***

The song was called "A Little Sweet", and everyone who heard it could hear the sweetness in it..

Chapter 381: Champion Of The Chopin Award

Shi Jin did not upload this song to any music streaming app. She released the full clip of her singing it acapella, and those who liked it could download and listen to it for free. It was a small gift for the fans.

The fans were very happy, but after listening to the song, they weren't satisfied. "I'm willing to spend money if Little Stone can release the version with instrumentals."

"My wallet is also hungry and thirsty. I want to hear any version, instrumental version, remix version, live version, anything."

"I'm begging my daughter, please release more songs. Not just this one, any other songs are fine!"

At the same time, news of Jade winning the first prize at the Chopin International Piano Competition quickly spread back to China.

The Chopin Award could be said to be the most valuable piano award. The popularity and professionalism it had received over the years were widely recognized.

The previous winners of this award were all foreigners. Although there were also winners in Country S, the two winners kept a low profile. Was Jade going to be as low-key as the previous champions?

There was an obvious S behind the name Jade. It was clear that Jade was from S Nation. However, there was no news from the country at the moment and the reporters did not manage to get any news.

Sheng Tian, who was ranked fifth, did accept a few interviews. However, he was a fan of Shi Jin and was very tight-lipped. When he heard that there was no news outside, he knew that he could not reveal anything.

The name Jade quickly became a legend and a huge hit.

#Jade#

#Chopin Award winner#

#S Country Has Another Champion#

#Jade photo#

After clicking into the tag, everyone started discussing the situation.

As for the #Jade photo# trending topic, everyone clicked on it but there was no photo. Instead, everyone was just asking for photos.

"I heard that she's a female contestant. She's awesome!"

"No, I heard that it's a beautiful young man! The especially beautiful kind. Jade is not a girl!"

"The award ceremony hasn't been held yet. We'll know everything by the day of the awards ceremony."

"Ah, there's still a month until the awards ceremony."

"God, I can't wait!"

"It has been 15 years since the last champion won this award."

"Previous poster, tell us what happened. Why hasn't anyone won the championship in 15 years?"

"Don't you guys know? The champion of the Chopin Award must be unanimously acknowledged by the five judges. If everyone's opinions are not unified, the championship award would not be given to anyone. Just because you have the highest score doesn't mean you can become the champion. You must conquer all the judges."

"That's why it's well-deserved that Jade won the award!"

"Sigh, we can only wait."

"But Jade didn't participate in the preliminaries. How did Jade manage to participate in the finals?"

"Some contestants can send videos to the organizing committee to qualify for the semi-finals. They don't need to participate in the preliminaries. However, this is harder than participating in the preliminaries. The video sent must be done in one go without any editing. Everyone knows that the influence of the video is much weaker than that of the live audience. It's not easy to use the video to move the organizing committee."

"I see."

Through these professionals' analyses, the name 'Jade' became like a godly existence.

Many people were asking on Shi Xuexin's Weibo: "Have you seen Jade before?"

"Xuexin, you were at the venue. What did Jade look like?"

Shi Xuexin immediately felt nervous. She only knew the first, second, and third place participants who had participated in the preliminaries with her. For the finals, she could not enter the venue and did not know anyone else.

Fortunately, she met the first place champion of the preliminaries, Sheng Tian, and greeted him. As for Jade, she had never heard of them before.

She could only reply, "I'm sorry. Let's wait for Jade to come out themselves. It's not good for me to respond to other people's private matters."

She sent Sheng Tian a WeChat message: "Sheng Tian, when does Jade plan to reveal their true identity?"

She did not say whether she knew Jade or not.

As a fan of Shi Jin, Sheng Tian was exceptionally tight-lipped. "I don't know either."

"I heard he did pretty well in the competition?"

Seeing that Shi Xuexin had used "he", Sheng Tian recalled that she had not entered the venue that day, so he casually brushed her off.

Shi Xuexin did not manage to get anything from him. However, she secretly hoped that Jade was a man. That way, she could not be compared to Jade.

If Jade was a girl, she would inevitably be compared, and she did not have any advantage against her.

At this moment, Wen Yongwei had just released the theme song that she had written for Tomorrow's Rescue. In order to neutralize the sorrowful tone of the movie, she had specially followed the director's request and written a warm and comforting song. She had also posted the sample version on her Weibo.

Because it was a warm song, there was a hint of sweetness. Fans really liked it. Wen Yongwei's Weibo had been quiet for a long time and it had been a while since she received this much attention.

Everyone reposted, saved, downloaded, and listened to the demo. Her fans were determined to restore her popularity to how it was before.

As Wen Yongwei's popularity continued to rise, her discussion topics also began to rise rapidly. However, all of a sudden, her popularity plummeted.

In its place was a new song, "A Little Sweet".

Shi Jin casually released her acapella version of "A Little Sweet" which quickly replaced Wen Yongwei's popularity and suppressed her. Even people who weren't her fans listened to the song.

Obviously, there was no need to mention the fans, they listened to all her songs.

Wen Yongwei's fans registered countless alternate accounts to boost her popularity, but there was nothing they could do.

Shi Jin was helpless as well. She just posted the song casually and had never thought that she would be caught in a battle with Wen Yongwei.

The moment Shi Jin returned, Liu Ning called.

"Shi Jin, the filming for 'Twilight Tears' has been completed."

"That was pretty fast."

"That's right, everyone worked hard. The original estimated time has been reduced by half, most of the editing is complete. I'm here to discuss this matter with you. Currently, the first three episodes have already been produced, so there are no problems with the subsequent preliminary audits. I've already discussed this with the television station. If it's possible, it will be released this week."

Liu Ning was a fast worker. Now that the entire company was under his control, he didn't need to be held back by others. When the show was still being filmed, he had already made all sorts of preparations. Hence, everything happened much faster than expected.

This speed was far beyond Shi Jin's imagination. She thought for a moment and said, "If that's the case, let's go according to your plan."

"Alright, I'll start now," Liu Ning said..

Chapter 382: Don't Bring Her Along

After hanging up his call, Shi Jin saw the news of "Twilight Years" being aired on Weibo.

No wonder Shi Jin often heard people call him Liu "Fast" Ning.

The filming time for "Twilight Years" was similar to "Our Life". The former was a 30-episode television drama, while the latter was just a variety show.

Now that "Twilight Years" was about to be released, "Our Life" had not ended yet.

Although "Our Life" did not explode in popularity this summer, it was still able to rely on a few trending incidents to maintain its popularity.

Huang Kaiqin, who did not manage to participate in "Twilight Years", became popular again.

Now, her sponsorships and show offers were starting to recover. After all, she was also an A-list actress back then. She just lacked the opportunity to become famous again.

When she heard that "Twilight Years" was about to start airing, she immediately said to her manager, "Watch closely. Don't let Ye Peiwen take advantage of my popularity. Delete all the news of me participating in 'Twilight Years.'"

"Alright. It's old news, so it's easy to delete them. I'll do it now."

A moment later, Huang Kaiqin went to check the news again, but she couldn't find any on the topic.

Coincidentally, she had a livestream event with her fans that night. In the livestream, someone mentioned Shi Jin.

Someone asked her, "Sister, did you come in contact with Shi Jin when you were filming 'Twilight Years'? How's your relationship?"

"What are you talking about? I've never heard of it. Don't mention it anymore, I'm not familiar with her." Huang Kaiqin quickly denied everything.

"Then you and Ye Peiwen..."

"I don't know her. Dear fans, can you ask me more questions about me personally? I'm still waiting to interact with you."

After that, no one asked any more questions about that topic.

After the livestream, Huang Kaiqin snorted. Who does Ye Peiwen think she is to try to use her for attention?

Her manager said to her, "We only have two episodes before we finish recording. The last two episodes are very important. This directly determines whether you can get the next important contract."

"I understand." Huang Kaiqin understood the importance of this matter.

"Our Life" had relied on her flashy lifestyle in a wealthy family, showing off her luxurious cars and luxury watches to gain its current popularity. She had also become one of the most important guests.

The director had already told her that the viewership ratings depended on her alone, so he hoped she would perform well. At a time like this, she definitely could not drop the ball.

This was especially so for the next big production that she had her eyes on. One of the roles was an elder sister from a wealthy family. She was decisive, rich, and powerful. She doted on her younger brothers very much. What the role needed was this kind of rich and bold aura that she had.

***

On Liu Ning's side, the promotions were already underway.

The person in charge asked him, "Should we take advantage of Huang Kaiqin's popularity? After all, she was part of our TV show..."

"No, please don't bring her along." Liu Ning was very clear about cutting ties with the artists he no longer worked with. Moreover, when Huang Kaiqin left back then, she tried to scheme against Shi Jin.

This was something he could not tolerate.

The person in charge immediately agreed and found another hot topic to promote.

Coincidentally, Shi Jin came to visit Ye Peiwen that day and they went to karaoke together that night. With Shi Jin's approval, the publicity department recorded Shi Jin and Ye Peiwen singing. Hence, Shi Jin was included in the promotions for the show.

As long as there was Shi Jin around, there would be no lack of popularity.

Besides, Ye Peiwen and Shi Jin had worked together in "Ultimate Songwriter" before.

The fans were instantly reminded of the grand performance.

"It turns out that the two pretty sisters have such a good relationship in private. I ship it!"

"Oh my god, is this the capability of a singer? Even when they're at karaoke, they're competing to see who can sing higher notes."

"They're amazing."

Taking advantage of this opportunity, they also announced the interlude and theme song that Ye Peiwen sang for "Twilight Years."

The interlude was composed and written by Shi Jin. It was called "Awakening from a Dream."

As for the other theme song, Ye Peiwen wrote and composed it herself. It was called "Falling In Love with a Person Who Doesn't Come Home."

One was slightly sorrowful, the other was sad and moving. The melodies of both songs were very good.

"I'm crying. How could there be a song like this?"

"Little Stone wrote such a touching song. I hope you two will be happy."

"Sigh, women in marriage are always like this... I already have a feeling that this drama will be heartbreaking and irresistible."

"I will watch the drama when it comes out!"

"I will watch the drama when it comes out!"

Accompanied by Ye Peiwen's interlude and theme song, the number of people who voted that they wanted to watch "Twilight Years" had already exceeded 400,000. This number was still increasing.

Before "Twilight Years" was even aired, the two songs were already quite popular.

The lyrics of these two songs echoed all over the internet: "You said you loved someone you shouldn't love.

Your heart was full of scars

You said you made a mistake you shouldn't have made

Your heart was filled with regret

You said you tasted all the bitterness in life

You couldn't find someone to trust

You said you were extremely upset

You even started to doubt your life

If you had known sadness was inevitable

Why would you be so passionately devoted

Because love is always difficult to part with.

Why care about that little bit of warmth

You know sadness is inevitable

In every waking dream

There are things you don't have to ask about now

There are people you never have to wait for again."

Many netizens were already singing along while waiting for the television drama to air.

The next day, "Twilight Years" officially aired.

The drama was about a woman in her thirties trapped in her marriage. Apart from Ye Peiwen, there were two other female characters.

The content of the script was brilliant and solid, and the director's technique was meticulous. In just two episodes, he had already established his character profile and made everyone empathize with the fate of the three women.

On the day the show aired, the results were pretty good.

Especially when the theme song played in the background, many people felt sad and touched.

Most of the audience for tv shows were made of women, especially those older women, and they were very accepting of such topics.

On the day of the broadcast, the viewership ratings reached a peak. In other words, as long as they maintained this pace, it wouldn't be too much of a problem for the drama to become popular.

What was even more unexpected was that not many people could tell that it was Ye Peiwen's first time acting in a television drama.

She debuted as a singer and had been active on screen for many years. Many older people still remembered her.

All these years, she had been a stay-at-home mother. She had experienced many things that could be said to be very similar to the female protagonist. To her, this drama was practically her own story.

There was nothing wrong with her performance..

Chapter 383: Please Speak With Your Works

Huang Kaiqin could not believe her eyes when she saw the data.

"With Ye Peiwen's acting skills, how is that possible?" she asked angrily.

Her manager did not say anything. The television station's viewership ratings statistics were very authoritative. The figures that they announced could not be faked.

Huang Kaiqin said, "It's just the first day. Most of the views are contributed by Shi Jin's fans. They can contribute views for now, but can they maintain it forever?"

However, on the second night, not only did the viewership numbers not decrease, they even slowly rose. Ye Peiwen's acting skills gradually improved, and there were discussions about it on Weibo.

Liu Ning even worked overtime to produce the later episodes so that he could catch up with the audience.

Seeing that the viewership numbers were rising bit by bit, the base of "Twilight Years" was no longer Shi Jin's fans. It was replaced by the common masses.

Everyone was discussing all kinds of questions: "Should a family's financial power be managed by one person?"

"Did housewives contribute to society?"

"Whose surname should the second child take?"

"Is it normal to ask for betrothal gifts when getting married?"

"Is accepting gifts from the opposite gender while in a relationship a sign of disloyalty?"

These were the hot topics of society and could even be considered the sore spots of many people. The screenwriter, Ms. Luo, had interviewed many married men and women and came up with many interesting ideas. She cleverly blended them into the storyline.

After airing for three days, the viewership numbers were very optimistic. The next episodes were scheduled to air next week.

Weibo was filled with people wailing, crying and screaming for the television station to not be so cruel, because they only air six episodes a week.

Even the production team of "Our Life" could not sit still anymore. They hinted to Huang Kaiqin, "Ms. Huang, weren't you part of "Twilight Years?" Have you experienced any interesting things? You can discuss it with the guests in the show. Or, discuss the topics brought up in "Twilight Years." If you haven't seen it, I'll get someone to write a plot outline for you."

Huang Kaiqin did not watch a single episode. She did not want to watch it at all!

At this point, asking her to bring this up was obviously to gain attention.

All the previous news articles had been deleted, and it was impossible for her to recover them again. Now they wanted her to suck up to "Twilight Years" for attention? Her pride would not allow it.

"Is that all we can say about married life? People can still live happily after getting married!" Huang Kaiqin said. "We still have to give the audience hope."

She rebutted the production team.

The production team did not want to offend her, so they could only find other artists to bring up the topic.

Her manager was caught between a rock and a hard place. "Ms. Huang, if other artists bring up the topic, your popularity will drop."

Huang Kaiqin did not expect Ye Peiwen to have such acting skills.

Her manager said, "Let me post some photos of your daily life first."

Her manager selected a few photos of Huang Kaiqin having afternoon tea and posted them. She was wearing a diamond ring and enjoying her exquisite afternoon tea at a high-end five-star hotel.

Based on past circumstances, her fans would praise her for being rich, happy, and for marrying well. The comments section would be filled with comments like "I'm so jealous" or "I want to live like Sister Qin." However, today, one of the fans couldn't help but say, "You've been showing off your diamond ring every day. It's been so long since you made your comeback. Where are your results?"

The comment section exploded because of that single comment.

"I know right. Sister has made her comeback a while ago, but why hasn't she been in any television dramas? I'm a fan of Sister's career. I still hope to see Sister produce more good works like she did in the past and not only appear on variety shows."

"That's right, that's right. Didn't we agree not to be a housewife? But you're just showing off your diamond ring. Where's your career?"

"Please speak with your works!"

"What's going on with the studio? Why can't they arrange proper jobs for Sister? Why do they always have to build the rich lady image?"

There was no end to these comments. After deleting one, the fans would post another.

When Huang Kaiqin saw that her manager had finished posting on Weibo, she clicked on it, wanting to enjoy the compliments from her fans. However, after flipping through two pages, her expression suddenly changed.

"Are these people crazy?"

Who she hated the most now were her fans. Previously, they were clamoring for her to leave the production team of "Twilight Years." Now, the comments section was saying that she did not have any works? Who did she give up "Twilight Years" for?

It was all for these fans! She even offended Liu Ning! Now they were accusing her of not having any works?

The fans were clamoring for her to stop filming variety shows.

Even the Weibo account for "Our Life" was filled with comments from her fans.

This matter quickly went viral and attracted the attention of passers-by. Everyone still remembered what Huang Kaiqin had done in the past.

"It's a little funny. Back then, Huang Kaiqin gave up on 'Twilight Years' to film 'Our Life.' Now the fans are anxious?"

"Ye Peiwen is really popular now. She's been endorsing a lot of skincare products recently. She's really lucky to have picked this up."

"What? The commenter above doesn't know that Ye Peiwen had originally recorded an episode of 'Our Life?' It was Huang Kaiqin who was jealous and insisted on removing Ye Peiwen and joining the show. That's why she gave up on 'Twilight Years.' I bet she didn't expect to throw away a watermelon only to pick up a sesame seed."

"But then again, Ms. Ye looks really young and her acting skills are not bad. If it were Huang Kaiqin, she might not be able to achieve this standard."

"Huang Kaiqin and her team are too funny. They even listened to the fans' arrangements, now they deserve to see Ms. Ye become famous."

***

After Ye Peiwen became famous, her manager and company quickly adjusted her future plans.

They were prepared to let her enter the film industry and shoot a few more works. After this experience, she was also very interested in television dramas.

Shi Jin arranged to meet her for a chat.

After the two of them had coffee, Shi Jin took out a script. "This is a television drama that is currently in the midst of casting. There is an older sister role in it that suits you quite well."

"But this main production team seems to be quite strict?" Ye Peiwen glanced at the names of the team members and immediately felt a little scared.

This production team could be said to be extremely professional. Every time they filmed a television drama, they received good ratings.

The directors of this team all had their own strengths as well. They worked together and each had something to bring to the table. In recent years, they could be considered as role models in the television drama industry.

"You work so hard to improve, are you afraid that they will be strict?" Shi Jin smiled. "I'll go with you."

"We're going now?"

"There's no time like the present," Shi Jin said with a smile.

Ye Peiwen took a deep breath and followed Shi Jin.

At the entrance of the audition venue:

Chapter 384: Wasn't Shi Jin Coming?

Huang Kaiqin's arrival caused a small commotion. She, along with her manager, had brought many reporters with them today.

She had been in contact with this project for a long time. The casting director had almost confirmed her contract, but they had not officially signed it yet.

She lacked popularity recently, so she naturally had to bring the reporters over. She had prepared a series of drafts for the contract.

She was in the midst of an interview when she saw Shi Jin and Ye Peiwen getting out of the car.

The reporters did not expect to see Shi Jin here. They immediately gathered around her. "Shi Jin, are you here for the audition too?"

"No, I accompanied Ms. Ye here."

"Which role is Ms. Ye planning to audition for?" The reporters asked one question after another.

Ye Peiwen smiled modestly and said, "It's already my honor to be able to come here. Even I can't be sure which role I'm auditioning for. Everything depends on the situation."

"Then we wish you a successful audition."

"Thanks."

"Oh right, can we ask about 'Twilight Years?' Ms. Ye seems to be quite familiar with Ms. Huang?"

Since the reporters asked so directly, Ye Peiwen could not avoid the question. However, she never minded others comparing her to Huang Kaiqin. Only through comparison would she see where she needed to improve.

She was about to speak when Huang Kaiqin spoke. "I only met Ms. Ye once."

In other words, they were not familiar with each other. She did not want to take advantage of Ye Peiwen and Shi Jin's popularity. Of course, she also hoped that they would not take advantage of her popularity.

Especially now that she was going to be confirmed for the role of the older sister.

She would definitely be on the hot searches today. She did not want to bring Ye Peiwen and Shi Jin along.

Ye Peiwen only had "Twilight Years." It could not be compared to this film she auditioned for.

Hearing Huang Kaiqin's words, Ye Peiwen smiled and did not say anything else.

Shi Jin reached out to hold her wrist and said to the reporters, "Everyone, we'll get going first."

When the reporters saw them leave, they turned around to talk to Huang Kaiqin again.

After Shi Jin and Ye Peiwen entered, they chose a seat at the back and waited for the casting team to call for Ye Peiwen.

There were many people waiting to audition. When they saw Shi Jin appear, everyone was surprised. However, the people here were all big names in the world of television dramas. Their resources did not conflict with Shi Jin's resources. After the surprise wore off, they buried their heads in their own work.

The director of the production team today was Huang Jue. He wasn't the most famous within the team, but he had always been steady and strong.

The casting director was right in front of him. He placed the information of the recommended and backup actors in front of him.

Huang Kaiqin's information was placed at the front.

The casting director wasn't exactly biased. After all, Huang Kaiqin's status, qualifications, and image indeed fit the role.

Huang Jue took a glance and nodded. "Didn't you say that Shi Jin was coming?"

Everyone was stunned. Who said that? Why would Shi Jin come?

Huang Jue and Liu Ning were close friends.

Previously, several of Liu Ning's scripts became popular after they were filmed. Huang Jue pestered Liu Ning for a long time to find out who the scriptwriter was.

Liu Ning did not say anything in the beginning. He only revealed the truth after he got drunk.

As a result, Huang Jue was interested in Shi Jin and had always wanted to meet her.

Although she had added him on WeChat, Shi Jin never had the time to meet.

Huang Jue pestered Liu Ning endlessly, and it was only then that he heard from Liu Ning that Shi Jin might come today.

"Go and see if Shi Jin is here. If she is, invite her in." Huang Jue did not expect that Shi Jin would cooperate with him and give him a good script right after their first meeting. However, opportunities were given to people who were prepared.

As a good director, his desire for good scripts was no less than the audience's desire for good works.

The casting director happened to be free and said, "I'll go out and take a look."

Huang Jue nodded.

The casting director walked out.

Huang Kaiqin had already finished her interview and was waiting.

Seeing the casting director walk out personally, her face lit up as she greeted, "Director Li."

Director Li nodded. "Wait for a while."

"Alright." Huang Kaiqin sat down. She did not deliberately try to get close to him.

Her manager had already helped her use her connections behind the scenes. The audition was just a formality. There was not much point in kissing up to the director last minute.

When the bystanders saw that Huang Kaiqin and Director Li had a good relationship, they started to have second thoughts. They knew that it would not be easy for others to get this role.

Huang Kaiqin's age, image, and acting skills were all suitable for this role. In addition to this relationship...

Shi Jin was talking to Ye Peiwen in a low voice when Director Li approached them and softened his tone. "Are you Shi Jin?"

"I am." Shi Jin looked up. His face was clean and flawless.

Director Li was stunned for a moment, and his mind quickly searched for a suitable role for her.

It was a pity that there was no such character in this work. Otherwise, he would have to convince Shi Jin to act.

As a casting director, his judgment in this area had always been accurate and sharp.

"Director Huang invited you to go in first," Director Li said.

Shi Jin thought for a moment before remembering that she did know a Director Huang. She asked, "Director Huang as in Huang Jue?"

"Yes."

Shi Jin thought of the person on WeChat who had been chasing her for a script for days.

Later on, Liu Ning sent a WeChat message to apologize and repeatedly promised that he would never drink again.

Shi Jin did not intend to alarm Director Huang when she came today. She was only here to accompany Ye Peiwen.

At that thought, Shi Jin opened Liu Ning's WeChat and sent a message. "Producer Liu, did you drink too much again last night?"

After that, she stood up and said, "Let's go."

Since he knew that she was here, it would be unreasonable not to greet him.

Director Li did not neglect Ye Peiwen and invited her over as well.

As the two of them passed by Huang Kaiqin, Huang Kaiqin's expression suddenly became very interesting.

When Shi Jin and Ye Peiwen walked in, Huang Jue stood up and extended his hand. "Shi Jin, we finally meet. And Ms. Ye as well."

Ye Peiwen was terrified. Not long ago, she was just an ordinary singer. And now, she actually dared to audition in front of Huang Jue.

She had never dared to do something so big even in her dreams. She shook Huang Jue's hand.

Huang Jue invited Shi Jin to sit down and said, "I thought I would never get to see you."

There was a tinge of resentment in his tone, as if he was complaining that Shi Jin had time to accompany Ye Peiwen to the audition, but had no time to respond to him about the script. He sounded like a resentful wife.

Ye Peiwen heard his tone and glanced at Shi Jin subconsciously.

"Director Huang is busy too, I didn't want to disturb you."

Huang Jue said with a smile, "You can find me anytime, I always will be free. Of course, under the context that you have time first. Let's sit down and have a good chat.."

Chapter 385: Everything Was Lost When She Began Using Petty Schemes

"Okay." Shi Jin agreed.

Huang Jue pointed at her. "Then you keep your word."

Ye Peiwen felt that she could see the excitement of a child getting candy in Director Huang's eyes.

As Ye Peiwen was the first to enter and the waiting number she received was also the first, Huang Jue let her begin her audition immediately.

Ye Peiwen's acting skills had improved tremendously. After she got her part, she prepared for a while before acting according to the requirements.

From Huang Jue's professional point of view, it was hard to say that her acting skills were top-notch. However, it was natural and made people empathize. This was very important.

When they begin filming, with a little adjustment, she should be able to take on the role. Naturally, he had already made Shi Jin's friend his first choice. Unless there was another actress who was too stunning to be abandoned, it would be Ye Peiwen.

The next person to enter was Huang Kaiqin.

When Director Li personally brought Shi Jin and Ye Peiwen in, she had been bewildered.

When she finally adjusted her expression and came in, she saw Director Huang talking to Shi Jin in a low voice. Her heart instantly turned cold.

After the audition, she sat back in the van and panted heavily.

Her manager followed behind her, looking a little upset. However, they still had to wait for the result, even though it might be unbearable.

After some time, when everyone's auditions were over, Director Li walked towards them.

"Ms. Huang, you didn't look too good during the audition." Director Li had originally placed her information in front of Huang Jue first.

The waiting number he gave her was also very far ahead. Logically speaking, she had a huge advantage.

There was no problem with her acting skills. Otherwise, Director Li would not have promised her during the initial selection that the contract was already prepared.

"Ms. Huang, I really can't give you this contract anymore," Director Li said.

If she had behaved normally today, she would not have ended up like this. However, she was not in a good state, so Director Li was helpless.

Huang Kaiqin remained silent.

The manager asked, "Director Li, didn't we agree that it would be us?"

"Do you think this audition result will convince the public?"

The manager recalled Huang Kaiqin's ugly expression and terrible performance just now... She couldn't even convince herself, let alone Director Huang.

"Who got the role?" Huang Kaiqin asked.

Director Li asked, "Do you know Shi Jin? If you find her, you might get a second chance to audition. Otherwise..."

He shook his head, clearly unable to help.

Huang Kaiqin recalled the few times she had expressed to the public that she was not familiar with Shi Jin and how she wanted nothing to do with her. And the piano substitute incident...

Everything she had lost was irrevocable. If she couldn't get this role, even the production team of "Our Life" would place the focus of the finale program on other artists.

She knew that ever since her comeback, she had already lost everything when she started using petty schemes.

***

Indeed, Huang Jue did not manage to find a more suitable actress than Ye Peiwen, so he decided on Ye Peiwen.

"Ms. Ye, after we sign the contract, let's discuss the script together and come out for a meal," Huang Jue invited enthusiastically.

Ye Peiwen glanced at Shi Jin and knew that the person Huang Jue really wanted to invite was Shi Jin.

She was still inexperienced in acting and Shi Jin often accompanied her. If she came to eat, wasn't it expected that Shi Jin would come as well?

She glanced at Shi Jin, who smiled and said, "Ms. Ye, if you are free, you can chat with Director Huang more often. Your acting skills will definitely improve faster."

She didn't say if she was coming or not, so Huang Jue had to ask directly. "No matter how busy you are, you still have to eat, right?"

"Of course. Let's schedule a time later on." Shi Jin could only agree.

When Ye Peiwen followed Shi Jin out, she felt like she was in a dream.

She had only come to the capital to sing a theme song. Within a short period of time, she had already become a popular TV star.

***

After Shi Jin and Ye Peiwen parted ways, Liu Ning's WeChat message finally arrived. "I shouldn't have drunk that wine! I'm guilty! I'll accept any punishment!"

His apology was so sincere that Shi Jin couldn't pursue it any further.

"Shi Jin, please don't tell Brother Li!" Liu Ning was afraid of Li Juekai.

Shi Jin ignored him.

After a while, Liu Ning's video chat window popped up.

Shi Jin finally answered.

He admitted his mistake first before getting to the main topic. "Didn't we plan to film 'Emergency Rescue' to catch up to the Wen family's 'Tomorrow Rescue?' But the female lead we selected didn't sign the contract."

"Why?" Shi Jin asked.

Liu Ning heaved a sigh of relief. It was good that Shi Jin wasn't angry.

"She said that because of some personal reasons. If we look for someone now, we won't be able to make it in time to match when 'Tomorrow's Rescue' will be aired. Actually, I don't think it's very important whether this movie is filmed or not. But! I just can't watch the Wen family have it easy!"

Shi Jin could not bear to watch it either. After all, the Wen family had snatched 'Tomorrow's Rescue' from Liu Ning directly. Otherwise, she would not even bother to look at that family.

Shi Jin said, "Make an appointment with that female artiste. I'll take a look at the situation."

That female artiste was called Su Ying.

Liu Ning's "Emergency Rescue" was specially made to compete with "Tomorrow's Rescue."

Su Ying's acting skills were good. She had a high-class face, and all along, the roles she played were very stylish.

The role in "Emergency Rescue" was almost tailored to her appearance. It was obviously unrealistic to find someone else at the last minute.

When Shi Jin returned to Orchid Pavilion, she was still thinking about this question.

After dinner, Fu Xiuyuan went upstairs and saw her browsing Weibo in front of the dressing table.

He walked over and saw that her hair was still dripping with water. It was obvious that she had not dried her hair in time after washing it.

Fu Xiuyuan raised the temperature of the air conditioner and used a towel to dry her hair.

Shi Jin turned to look at him and smiled.

Fu Xiuyuan whispered into her ear, "What are you thinking about?"

"I want to know why Su Ying didn't sign this contract. She hasn't had many activities recently and has nothing to do. This movie is worth it to her."

"You'll know when you see her," Fu Xiuyuan said in a low voice.

Shi Jin hummed softly. Her voice was lazy and alluring.

The man behind her obviously couldn't resist. He pulled her chin over and lowered his head to kiss her.

Shi Jin raised her head in response. She heard his heavy breathing.

She suddenly thought of something and pushed him away. "I think I know why she didn't sign it."

"Hm?" Fu Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow, clearly more concerned that she did not focus on him.

Shi Jin saw that he was slightly annoyed and took the initiative to put her arms around his neck. "I just thought through a little problem. I didn't mean to push you away.."

Chapter 386: Not Handsome When You're Angry

His knitted brows finally relaxed.

Shi Jin placed a finger on his lips. "You won't be handsome when you're angry."

The fragrance from her fingers entered Fu Xiuyuan's nose. He raised his eyebrows slightly, and his earlier anger had dissipated. He opened his mouth and bit her finger.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll give you the drug that I gave Hu Guangquan?" Shi Jin's eyes were like flowers as she challenged him.

"I dare you!" Fu Xiuyuan clenched his teeth tightly, biting her finger.

***

Liu Ning arranged to meet Su Ying again.

Shi Jin arrived on time as well.

In the private room, Su Ying felt a little strange when she saw Shi Jin.

Shi Jin explained, "My dad and Producer Liu are friends."

Only after she recalled this relationship did Su Ying relax her expression.

Su Ying wasn't a typical beauty, but she had a lazy charm to her. Her long curly hair reached her shoulders, and she was the kind of beauty that had a special atmosphere around them. However, she was really valiant when she moved. She did not have the face shape of a typical beauty. When she brushed back her long hair, she had a hint of fierceness.

There were too many beautiful people in the entertainment industry these days, but it was hard to differentiate between them. So in the eyes of many directors and audience members, Su Ying had a very iconic movie face.

Liu Ning smiled and said, "Su Ying, we had a good talk before, but you didn't sign the contract. Even Shi Jin was curious and wanted to talk to you to see if there were any topics that could only be discussed between girls."

"Yes, we can have a chat."

Su Ying took out a cigarette. "Do you mind if I smoke?"

"Up to you," Shi Jin said.

Liu Ning stood up and opened a window.

Su Ying took a glance at Shi Jin. There was a pleasant scent on her, unlike any perfume or skincare products.

She thought for a moment and didn't light the cigarette. "It's a personal matter of mine that made me unable to accept the role," she said flatly.

"As far as I know, you have nothing else to do recently," Shi Jin said.

She had also heard that Su Ying had been in the entertainment industry for so many years and was very capable. She wasn't someone the Wen family could bribe easily.

Su Ying shook her head. "I just don't want to take the role anymore. I'm really sorry about this. So, I'm here today mainly to apologize to all of you. Nothing else."

Liu Ning shrugged and glanced at Shi Jin.

This was Su Ying's attitude before, and it was still the same now.

The manager did not give a definite answer either.

"I'll owe you guys," Su Ying said. "It's my fault."

With that, she stood up and was about to leave mercilessly.

"Su Ying," Shi Jin called out to her. She turned to Liu Ning and said, "Producer Liu, please get me a cola."

Liu Ning glanced at her, stood up, and left.

He closed the door behind him.

Shi Jin passed Su Ying a bottle of something. "Take it and use it. Come find me when you're better."

"What?" Su Ying looked at the thing and hesitated, not reaching out her hand.

"I've gone through your social media. You have canities. You've always been dyeing your hair, right?"

Su Ying's hair was especially thick, making people envious. However, only a few people close to her knew about her canities. Her hair was mottled with strands of white, and she couldn't go out in public without dyeing it.

She had only shared the fact that she had white hair once, and it was a long time ago. She didn't say much about it either. However, people nowadays have the issue of balding and growing white hair, so fans thought that she was just teasing them. The public didn't know how much white hair she had.

"What is this?" Su Ying asked.

"It's for your allergies. You've been having an allergic reaction recently, so you don't dare to continue dyeing your hair." Shi Jin pointed at the area beside her earlobe.

Su Ying had put on heavy makeup today to cover up the allergy to her skin, but the area under her earlobe was missed.

The doctor said that she would not be able to put on makeup for a long time and needed to rest. She had to recover from her allergies first.

As for the canities problem, it couldn't be solved, and she could only rely on dyeing her hair.

All the products on the market that could turn white hair into black were all frauds. Modern science and technology still could not solve all problems.

"We'll talk about the white hair after the allergy is dealt with," Shi Jin said calmly.

Su Ying tugged at the cloak on her shoulders.

She really wanted to take on this film. A film with Liu Ning as the producer was bound to be a hit. However, it was precisely because of her allergies that she had to reject the movie.

The reason why she did not mention her allergies was because she still had two endorsements for skincare products, one of which was a product meant for sensitive skin.

If word of this got out, she would not be able to renew her endorsement contract next year.

She did not expect that Shi Jin would be so observant to notice this.

She reached out to take it and said with a bitter smile, "My allergy is a little serious. I don't know how long it'll take for me to recover. I don't want to delay you."

"We'll give you three more days. Give me an answer in three days."

Su Ying looked down at the item in her hand and said, "Alright, I'll consider it for another three days."

She packed the vial into her bag and returned to her car.

She took out her mirror and sighed. The burning sensation on her face intensified. Her makeup was still too heavy today.

She hurriedly grabbed her things and went to the bathroom to remove her makeup.

After she was done, she washed her face and ran her fingers through her long hair.

She could not dye her hair recently. She was wearing a wig on the top of her head, so naturally, there was trouble everywhere. All her activities for the past few days had been postponed.

She had been famous for a long time and had gathered all kinds of good luck. Although she was not born with a typically beautiful face, she was considered an exotic beauty and was recognized by everyone.

The only flaws were her hair and her sensitive skin. When these two were added together, it was even worse.

Liu Ning came back after grabbing the cola. Seeing that Su Ying had left, he reached out and handed it to Shi Jin. "Where is she?"

"She went back. I said I'll give her three more days."

"I'm afraid it will be difficult." Liu Ning vaguely guessed the situation.

However, as someone in the industry, he didn't talk about other people's secrets.

Since there was indeed a situation with Su Ying, he could only settle for someone else.

Shi Jin said, "Let's take a look first. It's okay if it doesn't work out."

With that, she walked out and got into her nanny van.

Yao Jiahong reminded, "Tomorrow, you have to report to the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine."

"You arrange it."

"After you finish at the University, there is a simple interview arranged by the Shen Group."

Shi Jin nodded.

"Next up is the semi-finals of the Ivy League Composition Competition."

Shi Jin received a WeChat message from Du Xian.. "Little ancestor, are you going to report to the University tomorrow? Are you ready? Is there anything I can do?"

Chapter 387: So Love Will Vanish, Right?

"All done," Shi Jin replied simply.

"Why don't I just come back and accompany you?"

"Alright, focus on your research." Shi Jin was afraid that with his personality, Fu Xiuyuan would easily kill him.

"So love will vanish, right?" Du Xian felt wronged.

Shi Jin could not be bothered with him anymore.

After a while, Du Xian sent another picture and said, "The frostbloom seed I found for you is already on the way. Look, Eldest Senior Brother is still the one who treats you the best, right?"

This was a rare item. It wasn't just difficult to find. Things like seeds were difficult to transport back. Just the customs inspection alone was especially difficult, but Du Xian managed to do it, evidently proving his sincerity.

Shi Jin sent a thank you sticker.

At night, Shi Jin tested the soil in the back garden of Orchid Pavilion and realized that none of it was suitable for growing frostbloom flowers.

If even the soil here was not suitable, Shi Jin could not think of another place that would work.

She walked around the back garden, feeling a little worried.

"Get Zhou Xu to come over," Fu Xiuyuan said to Song Fan, who was beside him.

Song Fan paused for a moment before replying, "Alright."

He agreed, but was complaining in his heart.

Zhou Xu was an expert in soil research and a key representative of the National Environmental and Soil Key Research Institute. He had only come to the Fu Corporation to do auxiliary rare mineral development work.

He listened to Fu Xiuyuan, but even that was on account of the Fu Corporation's years of support for the research institute and the relationship between the Fu Family and the Zhou Family.

Did he want to call Zhou Xu over just to help Shi Jin plant some flowers here?

Song Fan hesitated before making a call.

Zhou Xu sounded tired. "Where do I have to go?"

"Master Fu's residence. He might need you to give some suggestions regarding the soil." Song Fan could only say this.

Zhou Xu said, "I'll be right there."

Song Fan hoped that Zhou Xu would not hit him when he arrived. He returned to Fu Xiuyuan's side and whispered, "Mr. Zhou will be here soon."

Fu Xiuyuan didn't say anything and focused on Shi Jin.

She was also focused on what she was doing. Sometimes, she would stare blankly at the flowers, and other times, she would reach out to pick a leaf to observe.

It was peaceful, and it was rare for there to be no interference. However, Song Fan's heart was heavy as a rock.

He calculated that it was about time and quickly walked out to wait for Zhou Xu.

When Song Fan arrived at the entrance of the villa, Zhou Xu stepped out of the taxi. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his tanned skin.

"Mr. Zhou, Master Fu is waiting inside."

"Alright." Zhou Xu walked towards the back.

When they arrived at Shi Jin's location, Fu Xiuyuan was still standing there and looking at Shi Jin from afar.

"Master Fu, Mr. Zhou is here," Song Fan said.

"Master Fu." Zhou Xu greeted him. He was neither servile nor overbearing. In front of Fu Xiuyuan, he had some pride.

He followed Fu Xiuyuan's gaze and saw a beautiful figure playing with branches in the bushes.

He was stunned and recognized that it was Shi Jin. Initially, he didn't pay attention to anything in the entertainment industry. However, he was interested in the yao orchid incident. He saw a photo from his colleagues and knew that Shi Jin had been cultivating the yao orchid.

Yao orchids were not easy to raise. Moreover, professionals all believed that the previous auction price was actually underestimating the yao orchid.

Its value was far greater than that.

Zhou Xu and his colleagues had felt regretful before, afraid that Shi Jin would ruin the plant.

Now, he raised his eyes to look... there were already dozens of yao orchids. The branches and leaves were dense, some already containing flower buds.

There were also some other precious plants that Zhou Xu had only seen in books.

He opened his mouth. Although he only studied soil and had limited knowledge about plants, he knew what the plants in the backyard represented.

"Master Fu." Zhou Xu's mouth suddenly felt dry.

"Shi Jin wants to plant something. She lacks suitable soil. Help her get some." Fu Xiuyuan's tone was calm, as if he was talking about a very small matter.

Song Fan muttered in his heart. Zhou Xu, a genius from the research institute, was very proud and aloof. He never did things for fame or profit, only for real research.

During a meeting with the higher-ups, he had gotten into an argument with an old shareholder. He had placed all his attention on his research. This task that Master Fu had arranged would probably damage his pride.

Song Fan had already assumed a defensive stance, afraid that Zhou Xu would turn against Fu Xiuyuan on the spot.

"Alright, I will prepare it immediately." Zhou Xu's tone was surprisingly kind.

Song Fan was stunned. He watched as Zhou Xu walked towards Shi Jin.

This... Song Fan began to doubt his life.

Shi Jin was tending to the flowers when she heard a voice behind him. "Miss Shi, what do you plan to plant?"

"Frostbloom," Shi Jin said in a low voice. "But frostbloom originally grows on cliffs. Plants that grow by rocks might be difficult to plant. Perhaps we should simulate that environment."

Zhou Xu held his breath when he heard the word "frostbloom." He had heard his mentor in botany mention this before, but had never seen it before.

Was it the frostbloom he was thinking of?

He asked, "What does it look like? How's the growth cycle?"

He could hear his voice turning dry.

Shi Jin gave a simple introduction and said, "Originally, the growth cycle should be four seasons, one life and one death. But I want to make use of modern technology and try to let it bloom twice a year, but it's still early. I have to find suitable soil first."

Zhou Xu said, "I should be able to send it to you in two days."

"That's great, thank you. I haven't asked for your name."

"Zhou Xu."

"Shi Jin." Shi Jin reached out her hand.

Zhou Xu shook it and felt that even the best jade could not compare to her hand.

After greeting him, Shi Jin walked towards Fu Xiuyuan with a wide smile on his face. "When the frostbloom seeds arrive, I can plant them here."

Fu Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow. "Congratulations."

Song Fan looked at the scene before him and felt that he didn't deserve to be this assistant.

Zhou Xu stopped in his tracks. He watched as Shi Jin's cold demeanor turned into a radiant one. He glanced at Fu Xiuyuan and immediately understood. However, he wasn't looking for suitable soil for the sake of Fu Xiuyuan.

Just by looking at any plant here, he had a duty that he could not shirk.

***

On Su Ying's side, she went to the beauty salon after she went back and did some physical repair and stabilization. The swelling had subsided quite a bit.

The doctor frowned and said, "You put on makeup again? This is very difficult to recover from. The substances in the cosmetics will increase your allergies, and it will delay your recovery."

"How much longer?" Su Ying asked..

Chapter 388: Could She Have Been Disfigured?!

"You need to rest for at least seven to eight days. You can't dye your hair anymore either. We'll see the situation after you've stabilized."

"I've always used that hair dye before. It's the most stable one I've ever used."

The doctor said, "It's hard to say. Sometimes, when your immune system is weak, you will suddenly become allergic to things that you were not allergic to. You have super sensitive skin. I've said it many times, you must be careful. You can't put on makeup anymore."

Su Ying did not say anything else. This doctor was the best one around.

Her skin problems would be worse without him.

When she got into the car, her manager said worriedly, "Su Ying, we can't delay the skincare event any longer. This is the last big sale for the summer vacation. The other party is very anxious and hopes that you can go on stage. This time, the event will affect the renewal of your contract..."

She took off her mask.

The manager took a look and immediately said, "I'll discuss it with them again."

Su Ying was close to 40 years old. She did not look old at all. Her every frown and smile were very charming. Even if she was playing a role of 27 or 28 years old, it was very convincing.

Every time there were selections for the Immortal Goddess, she would have a place. She did not even rely on medical cosmetology to slow down her aging, but heaven was fair.

Like now.

The manager started to make calls, her tone pleading.

The other party's tone was also very helpless. "We're not making things difficult for Su Ying, but this event has already been dragged on and on. Let me be honest, I can understand that you guys have private matters to deal with, but the brand also has its own arrangements and considerations. Currently, there are already a lot of artistes communicating with the person in charge. As you all know, our brand is willing to spend money to promote our products, we definitely won't be stingy with promoting our artistes on the ground. There are a lot of artistes who want to work with us... If you really can't..."

"I'll go tomorrow," Su Ying said.

The manager paused and pointed at her face.

"I'll go." Su Ying was determined.

For the past six months, she had been pushing all her work back because of her repeated allergies.

This brand had been collaborating with her for many years and had once made her image deeply ingrained in people's hearts. If she continued postponing, would their cooperation be ended?

Not taking any jobs was no different from leaving the industry.

After her manager dealt with everything, Su Ying leaned back in her chair and sighed.

When she returned home, she followed the doctor's instructions and applied a facial mask, not using any skincare products.

The doctor sent a message to remind her, "Don't put on makeup for the next few days."

Su Ying responded and threw her phone on the bedside table. Suddenly, she thought of something and took out the thing Shi Jin had given her.

It was a simple, but exquisite box.

When she opened it, the ointment-like substance inside gave off a faint smell. It smelled good.

Su Ying immediately recalled that Shi Jin had a scar on her face when she participated in the competition back then. Later, that scar magically disappeared.

At the thought of this, she made up her mind. She took out the paste and smeared it on her face.

A cool and refreshing feeling rose slowly, causing Su Ying to apply an extra layer. Only then did she fall asleep from exhaustion.

Early the next morning, Su Ying's manager came to look for her with the makeup artist. Although the event only started in the afternoon, because of Su Ying's skin, the makeup artist would need to spend more time.

Hearing the knock on the door, Su Ying got up and opened the door. She was still half-asleep and unhappy. "Why are you so early?"

The manager looked at her face and suddenly screamed, "Sister Ying, your face..."

Su Ying's brain froze. She immediately ran into the room and faced the mirror.

Was she disfigured? She clenched her fists.

It was only when she saw a smooth and fair face in the mirror that she was able to come back to her senses.

***

The next day, Shi Jin had breakfast and was about to report to the university.

The butler hurried over and said, "Miss Shi, Mr. Zhou is here."

"Oh, invite him in first." Shi Jin glanced at the time. It was still early.

"No, he's in the backyard. He drove a truck over. You should go take a look first."

Shi Jin followed the butler to the backyard in confusion.

Zhou Xu was rolling up his sleeves with dark circles under his eyes. However, he was in a very good state of mind. A heavy truck that he had borrowed from somewhere was filled with dirt.

The moment he saw Shi Jin, his expression changed. "I thought of a place with this kind of soil. I borrowed a car and brought it back. See if it's like this?"

Butler Chen asked curiously, "Mr. Zhou, where did you get this?"

"Mi Yin," Zhou Xu said casually.

Mi Yin? Butler Chen clicked his tongue. "It takes five to six hours to get there and back, and we're not even talking about the time it takes to load the soil."

Shi Jin ran her hand through the soil and her eyes lit up. "This is it. It can be used."

Zhou Xu was ecstatic. "Then I'll get these out. Where do you think I should lay them?"

He was about to do it himself, but Butler Chen hurriedly said, "I'll get people to help. Mr. Zhou, you should take a rest first."

Shi Jin said, "It's a pity that the frostbloom seeds haven't arrived yet. We can't plant them now."

Zhou Xu was not disappointed. He picked up some tools and started digging.

When Yao Jiahong entered, he saw that Shi Jin was still working on the soil. He reminded her, "Shi Jin, it's about time to leave."

"Mr. Zhou, I'll take my leave first." Shi Jin said, and put down the shovel.

Yao Jiahong couldn't help but ask, "What are you planting this time?"

"Frostbloom," said Shi Jin.

Yao Jiahong didn't understand, but it sounded rare, so he didn't ask further.

After Shi Jin got into the car, she received two WeChat messages.

One was from Su Ying. "Shi Jin, I'm going to accept 'Emergency Rescue.' I'll sign the contract later today."

One was from Liu Ning. "Little ancestor, Su Ying is coming over tonight to sign the contract. How did you convince her? Are you coming?"

"I'm not coming. I don't have time." Shi Jin replied to Liu Ning. She had not finished studying the soil.

She replied to Su Ying, "To a happy collaboration."

The car arrived at the entrance of the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and drove towards the parking lot.

There were a lot of students who came to report today. Most of them were carrying luggage and holding documents. They were accompanied by their parents.

Xiao Li said to Yao Jiahong, "Brother Yao, I've already checked the route. Stop the car at this location, then pass through this corridor and bypass the plaza. We'll be able to reach the sign-in area. It won't take too much time and no one will see Shi Jin..."

"Shi Jin!" Before Xiao Li could finish, someone had already walked over.

Xiao Li was stunned. Looking at the old man before him, he suddenly recalled the photo he had seen last night when he was checking the information.

Wasn't this... the principal of the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ling Yida?

Chapter 389: Why Don't You Learn From Me?

He hadn't been to Second High with Shi Jin, so he hadn't seen the principals of Imperial Capital University and Qing University looking for Shi Jin.

In comparison, Yao Jiahong was much calmer. He called out, "Principal Ling."

Ling Yida said to Shi Jin, "Welcome, welcome. I originally was going to arrange for a car to pick you up, but Mr. Yao said that it would be too troublesome, so I came here specially to wait for you."

With Shi Jin's grades, she was way overqualified for the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The principals of Qing University and the Imperial Capital University are still unhappy even now.

Ling Yida didn't expect such a day to come either. When he spoke, it had more pride to it now.

"Sorry to trouble you, Principal Ling," Shi Jin said politely.

"It's not troublesome, it's only right. I should have come to see you earlier, but I haven't had the time."

It was mainly because Shi Jin had no time.

Xiao Li was following behind them. When he heard the greetings, he was stunned.

Ling Yida told Shi Jin about the arrangement. "I heard from Mr. Yao that you won't be coming to class for a long time in the future. However, since you've chosen this major, I still hope that you can grasp the basic knowledge of this major. You can't just skip class completely."

Shi Jin nodded. "I understand."

Ling Yida felt that it was a pity that Shi Jin chose to major in traditional Chinese medicine.

The University of Traditional Chinese Medicine had all sorts of majors like combining Chinese and Western medicine. There were very few people who studied pure traditional Chinese medicine and it was also very difficult for them to master it.

In this field, more time was needed to accumulate experience.

However, what needed to be said and what needed to be communicated had already been said.

Someone like Shi Jin, who rejected both the Imperial Capital University and Qing University, was naturally not easily swayed. Hence, Ling Yida didn't say much. He only briefly introduced the school to her.

Along the way, many people recognized Shi Jin. However, she had the principal beside her and the other school administrative staff behind her. No one dared to come forward to greet her.

Ling Yida brought Shi Jin to the office of the Director of the Ancient Chinese Medicine department.

Although it was difficult to be proficient in Traditional Chinese Medicine and there weren't many people in the major, once one mastered it, Western medicine could not be compared to it.

Director Zhang Fengnian was rather proud of his profession.

His student, Hu Hao, was talking to him, and Vice Director Ouyang Ping was sitting beside him.

"I heard that Shi Jin is coming to report. Why isn't she here yet?" Hu Hao glanced at the door.

Zhang Fengnian frowned.

Hu Hao said, "They're downstairs. I think Principal Ling went to pick them up personally."

Zhang Fengnian's expression was calm. It wasn't that he hadn't seen students with good grades, but there were very few students with talent in Chinese medicine.

He heard that Shi Jin had already agreed to prioritize her career and would not come to school often. So Zhang Fengnian was not interested in her. If she didn't come to school, why would she be a student?

A moment later, Ling Yida brought Shi Jin upstairs.

After they entered, Ling Yida introduced them to each other. Yao Jiahong handed over the things he brought. Hu Hao took them and handed them to Zhang Fengnian to sign and stamp.

Ling Yida smiled and said, "I'll leave Shi Jin to you guys. I don't want to leave her to the other teachers."

Zhang Fengnian said, "Don't first-year freshmen learn from their teachers first, and only when they're in their third year will they let us mentor them?"

"Shi Jin is different," Ling Yida said.

Zhang Fengnian, however, did not feel that she was any different. In fact, he felt that she was far inferior to his favorite students.

Qin Fanya, the student he was most proud of, was extremely talented in the field of medicinal herbs research. She had already gone to an ancient Chinese medicine hospital overseas and had a chance to meet the genius researcher Du Xian.

Shi Jin? Even if she did come to school often, would she be able to see Du Xian even in ten years?

Seeing Zhang Fengnian's attitude, Hu Hao didn't greet Shi Jin.

Ling Yida saw his unwillingness and knew that Zhang Fengnian didn't lack good students. However, Ouyang Ping was very open-minded and said, "Shi Jin, why don't you learn from me?"

"Thank you, Teacher Ouyang," said Shi Jin.

Zhang Fengnian said, "Since both of you have this intention, it's not appropriate for me to snatch the person from you. It's decided then."

Seeing that they had reached an agreement internally, Ling Yida didn't probe any further. He had indeed taken a liking to Shi Jin when she came to school. However, it seemed that her reputation was more meaningful than he thought.

Ouyang Ping gave Shi Jin a set of books and documents. Shi Jin only left after both parties had agreed on negotiations.

When she walked out with Ling Yida, she heard someone talking about a familiar name, Du Xian.

"Senior Qin has the opportunity to meet Du Xian! I'm so jealous."

"I wonder if I'll have the chance if I keep studying."

"For students like us, it's already good enough that we have the chance to visit the International Ancient Chinese Medicine Hospital, let alone see Du Xian."

Only then did Shi Jin realize how popular Du Xian was.

Seeing that she was very interested, Ling Yida introduced, "Shi Jin, although ancient Chinese medicine originated from our country and was brought to greater heights in our country, this national essence has been misinterpreted by too many people. As a result, there are fewer and fewer people who can learn this subject well. Instead, many people overseas are better at research than us. "

Shi Jin had experienced Country H taking credit for the ancient dance, so she was not surprised.

Some things were not valued by one's own people, so of course outsiders would study and use them.

"Luckily, there's still Du Xian. He has always been outstanding and is respected in the International Ancient Chinese Medicine Hospital. He won't let the essence of our country be taken over by foreigners. In our school, students who learn well will have the chance to go there and receive Du Xian's guidance."

Shi Jin nodded in understanding.

Ling Yida knew that she would have limited time to study in the future, so he didn't say much and accompanied her to the school gate.

When they reached the door, Yao Jiahong suddenly remembered and said, "Shi Jin, a foreigner named Andrew called just now. He said he was here to deliver something and is waiting at the school gate. Is he someone you know?"

Shi Jin had been talking to Principal Ling just now, finishing the registration and so on. She had not checked her phone.

She took out her phone and looked at it. She realized that Du Xian had sent her countless messages. He said that the frostbloom had arrived. It was delivered by someone called Andrew.

She hadn't replied, so Andrew called Yao Jiahong.

"Yes. Help me retrieve it," said Shi Jin.

Yao Jiahong walked towards the school gate. Ling Yida felt that Andrew's name was familiar. Wasn't he one of Du Xian's assistants?

He couldn't help looking in Yao Jiahong's direction and saw a blonde-haired, blue-eyed man handing something to Yao Jiahong..

Chapter 390: He Came And Left

It really was Du Xian's assistant.

Before Ling Yida could step forward, Andrew had already gotten into the car and left.

Yao Jiahong took the things back and passed them to Shi Jin.

Shi Jin took it. "Thank you."

"That Andrew..." Ling Yida's lips moved." Do you know him? "

"No," Shi Jin answered honestly. "He's here to deliver something for a friend."

Ling Yida had been to the International Ancient Chinese Medicine Hospital before, but had never seen Andrew, let alone Du Xian.

Andrew came to help deliver things?

"What about Du Xian?"

"My friend," Shi Jin said.

Ling Yida's mouth fell open.

***

Hu Hao was sitting opposite Zhang Fengnian, reading documents.

He received a WeChat message.

Zhang Fengnian said, "What are you doing? Have you finished reading the documents?"

"Director Zhang, someone said that they saw Andrew."

"One of Du Xian's assistants?" Zhang Fengnian's eyes lit up. "Is he here for something? Is he here specifically to select talents? Did Principal Ling receive him?"

"I don't know. Someone saw him by chance. Do you think it's Andrew?" Hu Hao showed him the photo.

After Zhang Fengnian confirmed his identity, he was very excited. "That's right. Follow me to Principal Ling's side and see if we can meet him. It would be great if we could meet him. So far, only by getting close to Du Xian's assistant can we get a chance to meet Du Xian in person."

Hu Hao was especially excited and followed him.

Ouyang Ping was not good at doing such things. He could only watch them pass.

When Zhang Fengnian reached Ling Yida's office, he carefully knocked on the door and found Ling Yida drinking tea.

"Principal Ling." Zhang Fengnian was disappointed to see no one else in the office.

"What's up?" Ling Yida asked.

Zhang Fengnian didn't want to directly say that he wanted to meet Du Xian, so he said, "Nothing, I just heard that Du Xian might have arranged for someone to come to school. I came to take a look."

"He came and left." Ling Yida had no choice, but to come back to drink tea to calm himself down.

Recalling Shi Jin's situation just now, Principal Ling was deep in thought.

Zhang Fengnian was also somewhat disappointed. Seeing this, he could only say, "Oh, what a pity."

He could only walk out with Hu Hao. When he saw Shi Jin's nanny van passing by and driving towards the school gate, he retracted his gaze without looking at it.

While Shi Jin was in the car, Du Xian's messages came one after another. "Little ancestor, did you get the package?"

"I got it. It looks good. I'll try planting it now."

"This is not easy to plant. We've been working in the laboratory for so long, but we've only managed to cultivate this one. It wasn't easy to collect this seed."

"Oh, I'll take it easy," Shi Jin said.

Du Xian sent another message: "If you manage to grow a lot, you must leave some for me."

"Don't worry, you'll have your share."

"Hehe, how's your new school?"

"Not bad."

"I told you to come to my side to assist you. No, it's me assisting you, but you refused to come. You insisted on going to that school to learn. What are you thinking?"

Shi Jin thought of the library in the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It had a lot of ancient Chinese medical documents and books that were not available to outsiders. She knew she was not wasting time as everyone thought.

Just the entry pass of this library was worth her coming to the school.

Many fans found out about Shi Jin reporting to school today. However, Wen Yongwei was the most glorious person today.

She had been accepted into the screenplay and directing major of the Imperial Capital University and made a big deal out of it.

After all, the Imperial Capital University was one of the top universities in the country. It was the dream of many.

***

After Shi Jin returned, Zhou Xu was still busy in the backyard of Orchid Pavilion. He only stopped when he carefully placed the last shovelful of soil at the spot Shi Jin had indicated.

Shi Jin took out the frostbloom seed.

Du Xian called right on time. "Shi Jin, turn on the video. I want to watch you plant it."

Helpless, Shi Jin accepted the video call request.

Zhou Xu did not leave either. Shi Jin casually placed the seeds into the soil that Zhou Xu had prepared.

Du Xian almost spat out a mouthful of blood. "Is this how you plant it? Aren't you going to check the temperature, humidity, and soil conditions? Aren't you going to record data?"

Zhou Xu also agreed with Du Xian. This kind of seed should be treated carefully. He asked in a low voice, "Do you need me to get the equipment?"

For example, many precious plants should be planted under the supervision of professionals and professional instruments to observe the growth of each type.

"No need," said Shi Jin. She had already placed all the seeds quickly.

Zhou Xu glanced at the plants on the side that were all growing well. Alright, it seemed like Shi Jin really did not need them.

Du Xian was busy screen recording and no longer fussed over how Shi Jin did it. In any case, he just had to do whatever Shi Jin did and it would be fine.

After Shi Jin finished planting, Zhou Xu bade farewell and left.

She went to the washroom to wash her hands and her phone lit up. It was a message from Su Ying.

She sounded very sincere. "Shi Jin, my allergies have almost completely disappeared after using the ointment you gave me. It's very good. May I ask where you bought it? Can I buy some more?"

"It's fine. I'll bring you two boxes the next time you come to the film set. It isn't for sale outside."

Su Ying trusted her and said, "Thank you. I'll treat you to a meal next time."

"Okay."

Butler Chen brought a parcel over.

Yao Jiahong checked it first and asked, "It looks like it was sent by a fan? How did they get this address?"

Butler Chen shook his head.

Shi Jin said calmly, "I left the address of the nearby street for my fans. Occasionally, they would send things over. Butler Chen retrieves it for me."

Initially, she did not want it. However, one of her fans had once sent her a rare orchid diagram. He even said that he had an ancient book like this and was willing to give it to Shi Jin. Hence, Shi Jin left him an address.

After hearing her explanation, Yao Jiahong checked the package one more time and passed it to her.

Yao Jiahong had an impression of this fan. He was called "A Man Like the Wind." Every time something happened to Shi Jin, he would be the first to step in to defend her. He had a high ranking among her fans.

Shi Jin took the parcel and opened it. This time, it was still an ancient book. It looked quite old.

This kind of book was hard to find. Shi Jin had collected quite a lot of books herself, but this fan was actually able to find what she didn't have. He was impressive.

This gift could be considered extremely valuable. Including the previous ancient orchid book, this was the second one.

If it was any other gift, Shi Jin would not have accepted it.

Yao Jiahong could tell that this book was extraordinary.. "Do you want to accept it?"

Chapter 391: Real And Fake Young Miss

"Let me take a picture. I'll return the original copy to him. And help me ask around and see if there's anything he needs. I'll gift him something in return." Shi Jin took a picture of the ancient book from last time as well and handed it to Yao Jiahong for him to return.

***

Xiuli Entertainment held a major signing ceremony tonight.

The two artistes that were going to be signed tonight would become the main artistes that the company was going to promote. One was Shi Xuexin and the other was Chu Jia.

Chu Jia was admitted to a performing arts school. With Chu Ling's connections, she became an actress in the acting department.

As for Shi Xuexin, after a series of operations by Hu Lai some time ago, she currently had close to a million fans. She had some fame and was taken in by the company.

Shi Xuexin was directly led by Hu Lai.

The company was well aware of her relationship with Chu Ling.

Hu Lai helped Chu Ling tidy up his suit as she said, "Xuexin is officially a signed artist now. The two of you are getting more and more compatible."

Chu Ling did not speak, but another figure appeared in his mind.

He looked down at his tie.

"When Xuexin wins the Ivy League Composition Contest, you'll all be able to make an official announcement," Hule said. "She's good at both piano and Chinese art. When that happens, she can bring you along to gain some popularity."

Chu Ling looked up and said, "Are you done?"

"Done."

He strode out.

Shi Xuexin was already dressed up and standing in the crowd. No one in the company treated her as a complete newcomer.

Other than her relationship with Chu Ling, her title as a talented woman was not to be underestimated.

Piano player, composer, Chinese painter, all of these were enough for her to gain everyone's admiration.

"Congratulations, Xuexin."

"We will be colleagues from now on. Please take care of me." Shi Xuexin raised her glass.

"Same to you, same to you." Everyone was very humble.

Seeing Chu Ling walk over, Shi Xuexin said with a smile, "...Chu Ling."

She swallowed the word 'Brother.'

"Congratulations." Chu Ling clinked glasses with her.

Shi Xuexin's face lit up. "It was really lively tonight. Thank you for holding such a grand signing ceremony for me."

"Of course," Chu Ling said.

"I have to be interviewed later. I can't drink too much." She took a little sip.

Hu Lai came over and held her hand. "Let's go, Xuexin. We're going for an interview."

Chu Ling still had to avoid starting rumors and did not follow her.

The reporters were all invited by Xiuli Entertainment, so everyone knew what to ask and what not to ask.

The moment Shi Xuexin entered, everyone greeted her before asking questions.

"I heard that you and Shi Jin were switched at birth?" the reporter asked.

This question was obviously meant to make use of Shi Jin's popularity. An agent like Hu Lai would not pass up on the opportunity.

Now, no matter what happened, as long as Shi Jin was mentioned, they would end up on the hot search list. She didn't want to give up this opportunity.

Although Shi Xuexin was somewhat unwilling, she knew that this was a path she had to take, so she still answered.

That night, the interview report came out.

'The real daughter of the Shi family has made her debut! What does the girl behind the talented piano skills and Chinese paintings look like?'

"Who is the real heiress whose looks are not inferior to Shi Jin's?"

'In a battle between the real and fake daughter, the winner is clear. Let's see Shi Xuexin's interview.'

It had nothing to do with Shi Jin, but Shi Jin's name was everywhere.

This wave of views and attention had given Shi Xuexin's debut fame and popularity.

Especially since the photo was taken outside the Philharmonic Music Hall in Warsaw, she indeed looked like a girl of talent.

Although her looks were far from surpassing Shi Jin's, many people still fell for it. They acknowledged her persona of someone who could play piano and paint Chinese paintings, causing Shi Xuexin to have many fans.

The gossip about her relationship with Shi Jin and Chu Ling also started flying.

Shi Jin's fans were so angry that they kept complaining. Fortunately, Shi Jin's core fans were very rational.

Among them, "A Man Like the Wind" and "Lily Pad He Tiantian" were the calmest. They tried their best to calm the fans down. "Everyone, just don't look at her. Focus on Shi Jin. You don't have to increase Shi Xuexin's popularity." However, on Shi Xuexin's end, there was a constant stream of petty tricks.

Interviews kept appearing.

For example, when Shi Jin was mentioned, Shi Xuexin openly expressed, "Our relationship has always been pretty good. Although there were all kinds of misunderstandings between us, I believe that it will all pass."

"I just debuted, I definitely have no intention of using her popularity. But as two people who grew up in the same family, it's inevitable that we would be compared together. I'm mentally prepared and used to it."

"I've been thinking about entering the entertainment industry since a long time ago, but I still feel like I need to finish my education first. Only then can I bring more and better works to everyone."

"Now that I'm ready, I hope you're also ready to accept me."

"As for Chu Ling, forget it. He is my senior. I have no right to say anything. Engagement is also a family matter. I am someone who yearns for freedom and will not be restricted by those old rules."

Every sentence was filled with Shi Jin, and every sentence was indirectly attacking her. As for bringing Chu Ling along, she was much more cautious. She didn't want to offend Chu Ling's fans. Therefore, most of Shi Jin's fans were furious while Chu Ling's fans were quiet.

"A real heiress is a real heiress. She's very magnanimous. I'm a fan now."

"She plays the piano really well. I like such talented girls."

The fake fans that she had bought were mixed in with the real fans. In just one night, Shi Xuexin's fans had increased from one million to two million. It was breathtaking.

At this moment, no matter what Yao Jiahong and Shi Jin did or said, it would be unwise. Therefore, the two of them could only wait and see.

Shi Xuexin took the opportunity to post on Weibo, announcing her first activity after entering the entertainment industry.

"This weekend, I'll be participating in the semi-finals of the Ivy League Piano Composition Competition. I hope to receive everyone's support."

After this battle, Shi Xuexin had gained the reputation of a real heiress.

The comments were all supportive comments that said that they would watch the semi-finals for her.

***

In the medical laboratory of the Imperial Capital University, Wei Zai was so excited that he stopped his experiment. He set an alarm and went to grab the tickets.

The tickets for the previous preliminaries were already very difficult to get, so one could imagine how difficult the semi-finals would be.

"Xuexin has finally made her debut! I'll have more chances to see her in the future!"

Glasses Boy glanced at Gu Jingyuan and said, "This so-called real heiress is a little too much. She appeared out of nowhere and keeps taking advantage of Shijin's popularity."

Gu Jingyuan glanced at the news and said, "Do your experiment.."

Chapter 392: Different Resources

Glasses Boy hurriedly lowered his head to do the experiment, but Gu Jingyuan stopped and rested for a while before continuing.

***

Saturday.

Ivy League Composition Competition venue.

Central Concert Hall was divided into two halls, Hall A and Hall B. The contestants who came to participate in the semi-finals were also divided into groups A and B to compete.

Due to Shi Xuexin's widespread publicity, there were many people headed to Central Concert Hall.

The concert hall was not big, and each hall could only accommodate 500 people. The number of people who had come far exceeded a thousand.

The scene was very impressive.

Shi Xuexin had never seen so many fans before, so she could not hide her excitement.

Hu Lai was maintaining order at the side as she explained to Shi Xuexin, "We have already convinced the Ivy League's organizing committee to collaborate with us. We will use a livestream to let the fans see the progress of our entire competition. This will be very beneficial to you."

Shi Xuexin was even more excited.

With her ability, it was very easy for her to make a name for herself in this competition.

She remembered Shi Baozhi telling her that there were no particularly outstanding contestants in the preliminaries. It was expected that she would be ranked at the top of the semi-finals.

After Shi Xuexin was done with her makeup, the director of the livestream team followed her in and greeted her. "Xuexin, I heard that you are the champion of the preliminaries and also a major player in the semi-finals. Now, please greet the fans in front of our livestream screen."

"Hello, everyone. I'm Shi Xuexin. I'm very happy to be able to get to know everyone through piano," Shi Xuexin said gently to the camera.

Her gentleness was very likable. After a while, many words like "gentle sister" and "talented girl" appeared on the bullet screen, praising her very highly.

At that moment, there were two groups on the live-stream screen. One was Shi Xuexin's side and the other was Hall B.

The Ivy League competition had never been very influential. After all, it was not easy to select a winner between professional composers for classical piano music.

Therefore, even though the organising committee invested a lot of money, manpower, and resources every year just to find a few talents that could inherit the tradition, the results were never ideal.

This time, because of Shi Xuexin's arrival and the importance of Xiuli Entertainment, the competition was pushed to a wider audience. This attracted many viewers who were originally not interested in piano composition.

Therefore, the organizing committee placed great importance on Shi Xuexin. The main resources and live broadcast footage were also focused in Hall A.

They hoped that they could use the competition to truly filter out talents. They also wanted more talents to participate in the composition of classical piano pieces.

Although there was another scene in Hall B, there were only 20-30,000 viewers. Most of them were the contestants' family and friends.

As for Hall A, because of Shi Xuexin's appearance, there were already more than 500,000 viewers.

It was not easy for the director of Hall A to get the job at Hall A. He had already announced that after the competition ended today, he would treat everyone to a meal. It could be predicted that his viewership numbers would be very good.

As for Hall B, many people were sighing. It was not exciting to work at all.

"Xuexin, which master did you learn piano from?" the director asked.

"I learned it from my aunt, Shi Baozhi. I believe those who have some understanding of the piano know about Shi Baozhi..."

There was a commotion in the comments. "Shi Baozhi? Is that the Shi Baozhi I know? She's awesome! She's a piano teacher at the Imperial Capital Music Academy. She has won the first prize in at least five national competitions and participated in Liszt's global piano competition."

"From what I know, she's a member of the Piano Association! Shi Baozhi is very powerful!"

"Wow, no wonder Xuexin is so amazing. She has such an amazing teacher."

"I'm impressed. A good teacher must be matched to good students. No wonder they are both so good."

"I've studied piano for so many years just to get into Imperial Capital Music Academy, but... sigh, let's not talk about it anymore, I'm crying."

"Xuexin graduated from the Imperial Capital University, and she has a teacher like Shi Baozhi. Other people's fates are gold and silver, our fates..."

As Shi Baozhi's name came out of Shi Xuexin's mouth, the number of people watching the live stream in Hall A soared once again. Soon, it exceeded 700,000.

The judges also entered the venue.

As the judges were good at the composition aspect and not the performing aspect, even though the judges were very professional, they were not as famous as Shi Baozhi.

Therefore, the film crew continued to focus on Shi Xuexin.

At the door, the appearance of two people caused a small commotion.

"It's Sheng Tian and Peng Guanyu!"

"It's the first and second place winners of the preliminaries of the Chopin competition!"

"Wow, my visit today was worth it."

Sheng Tian and Peng Guanyu won first and second place preliminaries of the Chopin competition. Although they did not achieve much in the finals of the Chopin competition, they still had many fans.

Especially Peng Guanyu. After getting second place, he quickly signed with a local management company and was already on two variety shows. His popularity was no less than the current idols.

He used piano as a springboard and his future was bright.

Because he had an entertainment company behind him, his makeup and hair had been specially taken care of. Compared to Sheng Tian, who was purely a pianist and had a plain look, he was much more eye-catching.

Seeing Sheng Tian, Peng Guanyu walked over and greeted him with a smile. "Sheng Tian, long time no see."

Sheng Tian smiled.

Peng Guanyu's assistant said with a smile, "Guanyu, let's go in first. There are a lot of people in Hall A, and it'll be crowded if we're late."

"Guanyu, come in!" A few people from the production team of Hall A came to welcome Peng Guanyu.

As today's guest, Peng Guanyu was going to be on the livestream. His arrival and appearance would attract countless fans to Hall A's livestream.

Peng Guanyu was soon taken away, leaving behind Sheng Tian.

Today, only his sister accompanied Sheng Tian.

Normally, a pianist of Sheng Tian's level would have an assistant by his side. However, Sheng Tian was prideful and looked down on these companies. Moreover, he didn't want his professional piano skills to become a springboard for him to enter the entertainment industry, so he never signed with any companies.

He didn't want to be controlled either. Therefore, such important occasions were always accompanied by his sister.

His sister looked at Peng Guanyu and said in a low voice, "You were supposed to go to Hall A..."

Hall A and B were all the same size, and the number of spectators was the same. However, Hall A was filled with the major players, while Hall B was considered a team that had been given up on. Therefore, after the organizing committee started the livestream, the resources allocated to Hall A and B were completely different..

Chapter 393: The Most Powerful Counterattack

Sheng Tian had originally been assigned to Hall A. Who knew that Peng Guanyu's management company would interfere at the last minute and snatch this position away?

It was foreseeable that his interactions with Shi Xuexin and the opportunity to get a shot at Hall A would bring him a lot of popularity.

"Sister, forget it." Sheng Tian stopped his sister, his smile still bright. "Let's go to Hall B."

Sheng Tian's sister sighed. She was not a professional. How could she compare to Peng Guanyu's team?

Hall B was deserted. Although the fans were all seated, most of them had their phones on as they watched the situation in Hall A.

If they could get tickets from Hall A, who would want to sit in Hall B?

Although the production team in Hall B was also doing their best to work and film... the effect of the livestream was still not satisfactory.

After all, who would take the time to watch these unknown contestants enter the semi-finals to play their own compositions?

When they saw Sheng Tian, their eyes lit up and they immediately came forward to interview him.

The situation in Hall B was slightly pulled back.

There were many people who knew about Sheng Tian, but he kept a low profile and did not publicize much.

In this impetuous society, even popular celebrities were easily abandoned by the audience, let alone a pianist like him. Therefore, the situation was still not as good as Hall A.

Audience in Hall A: 1 million.

Audience in Hall B: 150,000.

Sheng Tian's sister said in a low voice, "It's not bad. You managed to attract 120,000 fans to watch."

An assistant from Hall B's production team suddenly said, "Director, Shi Jin is here!"

"Which Shi Jin?" The director put down his teacup and sat up straight.

"Contestant Shi Jin."

The director picked up his teacup again. Shi Jin was a common name, so it was not surprising that someone shared the same name.

"Director... it's really that Shi Jin! Shi Jin from 'The Ultimate Singer Songwriter'! Shi Jin from 'Friend, Don't Cry'! And 'The Moon Represents My Heart '..."

The director immediately stood up and walked out. The cameras immediately followed suit.

Shi Jin was very low-profile today and did not publicize anything on Weibo.

All the fans had no idea about this.

She wore a cap and a mask. After getting out of the nanny van, she took the elevator from the underground parking lot directly to Hall B.

It was only when she saw the organizers that she took off her mask and revealed her true appearance.

The assistant was in charge of receiving the contestants. He called the other contestants in one by one. The moment he raised his head, he saw a face that made his eyes light up.

"Shi... Shi Jin?"

"It's me." Shi Jin nodded in a friendly manner and took out her contestant card.

The assistant shouted towards the director.

Beside Shi Jin was Yao Jiahong and Xiao Li. Yao Jiahong was holding her cup while Xiao Li was holding her bag. The three of them walked in.

The director had already rushed over with the cameramen.

"So Shi Jin is here to participate in the competition?" the director asked.

This time, it was Yao Jiahong who showed them Shi Jin's contestant card.

The director was overjoyed. "Shi Jin, why didn't I see you during the preliminaries?"

"I didn't participate in the preliminaries myself. I sent a video to participate." Shi Jin nodded.

The director understood. "Oh right, you can send the recording directly for the preliminaries. Then, did you bring your original work this time?"

"Yes."

As the director asked a few questions, the comments in the livestream room started to change rapidly.

"So who did I see? Was it Shi Jin?"

"I think it's Shi Jin!"

"It's our daughter here to attend the competition."

"Heavens, why didn't I hear anything beforehand?"

"It's true, it's not a lie. It's real, it's a living Shi Jin!"

Shi Jin walked backstage. Many contestants were preparing themselves. When they saw the cameras, they instinctively looked over. They also saw Shi Jin, who politely nodded as a greeting.

Then, they looked surprised and confused.

The fans who were watching the live broadcast laughed and said, "Looking at the reactions of these contestants, it's definitely me."

"This is so fun. No one expected Shi Jin to come, right?"

"Shi Jin is still so good-looking."

Because of Shi Jin's fans' publicity, more fans flooded in.

Sheng Tian was talking to someone over when the director's assistant called out to him, "Sheng Tian, there's a contestant over there. Do you want to interact with her?"

The assistant did not have to call Sheng Tian. However, the only good contestant in Hall B was Sheng Tian.

Sheng Tian heard that a contestant was coming and nodded. "Let's go."

Sheng Tian's sister followed beside him and secretly shook her head. This silly brother of hers did not fight for anything nor did he mind others taking advantage of his popularity.

Of course, his popularity was quite mediocre now. There was nothing for other people to take advantage of.

After the assistant called Sheng Tian over, he remembered that he had yet to discuss the interaction with Shi Jin and her team.

He immediately walked towards Yao Jiahong. After all, Shi Jin was more popular than everyone else combined. All interactions had to be done with her consent.

Shi Jin was facing the camera and talking to the director. A voice came from the director's earpiece. "Director, we have 1.5 million viewers!"

The director took a deep breath. This was not the most popular livestream he had done before, but it was definitely the most powerful counterattack he had ever done in a livestream.

"Director, can you ask if Shi Jin is willing to interact with the other guests?"

The director was about to ask Shi Jin when she looked up and greeted Sheng Tian naturally. "Sheng Tian."

Sheng Tian walked toward her. "Shi Jin, what a coincidence!"

"Come and sit." Shi Jin gave Sheng Tian a seat beside her.

Everyone in the bullet screen said, "Sheng Tian and Shi Jin know each other?"

"I remember that Sheng Tian doesn't interact with people from the entertainment industry, right?"

"Then how did they meet?"

"But Sheng Tian is so bright and cheerful."

"Their interactions are very natural. These two seem to have known each other for a long time."

Sheng Tian asked, "Are you participating in this competition?"

"Yes, you too?" Shi Jin asked.

"No, I'm here to be a guest. If you participate in this competition... then I think all of them won't stand a chance." Sheng Tian knew Shi Jin's strength and said directly.

"Then they should be glad that you're just a guest too," Shi Jin said.

The conversation between the two was as if they didn't care about the other contestants at all.

Someone questioned in the comments. "What are these two talking about? Forget about Sheng Tian, he has past experience, but what right does Shi Jin have to say that?"

"I heard that Shi Xuexin from Hall A is Shi Baozhi's disciple.. Who is Shi Jin's mentor?"

Chapter 394: Highly Valuable

"I don't think Shi Jin has followed Shi Baozhi, right? I've heard nothing about it."

The two commenters' words caused a lot of controversy. In an instant, the number of livestream viewers increased. After a while, it reached more than three million.

This number was not considered amazing. However, the director knew that this was already an impressive number.

After all, there was no publicity for Shi Jin's arrival. The fans had only clicked in at the last minute. Compared to the various programs that had been widely promoted previously, this was a figure brought about by zero promotions. Its value was definitely comparable to the figures that had been meticulously prepared.

Shi Jin was interacting with Sheng Tian while on the other side, Shi Xuexin and Peng Guanyu were interacting.

However, the number of livestream fans in Hall A had remained around 1.2 million. There were highs and lows, but it did not increase anymore.

A moment later, the number of fans in Hall A dropped to 800,000, 750,000, 600,000, and it was still dropping...

The director of Hall A was getting anxious. "What happened?"

Logically speaking, it shouldn't have dropped like this. Especially with Peng Guanyu here, who was quite popular after being promoted by his company.

"Director, Shi Jin arrived in Hall B."

"Which Shi Jin?"

"'Scram', 'Immortal', 'The Moon Represents My Heart', that Shi Jin!"

Shi Xuexin could tell that something was wrong with the director's expression.

She had tried her best to interact with Peng Guanyu. Could it be that the number of viewers had not increased?

She smiled at the screen and said, "My aunt, Shi Baozhi, is coming over today as well. Director, I'll go see if she's here."

"Alright, alright," the director said immediately.

The number of people watching the live broadcast had increased. After all, many people were curious about a master-level figure like Shi Baozhi and wanted to see her for themselves.

Shi Xuexin left the camera as Hu Lai said, "Our live stream count has dropped to only 500,000."

"Isn't that pretty good? Previously, you predicted that there would be 500,000 viewership ratings. That's considered a pass. If it's very outstanding, it can reach a million."

Hu Lai said, "Shi Jin went to Hall B, the number of people has already... exceeded five million."

Shi Xuexin paused and felt pain in her palm.

What was Shi Jin doing here?

As Shi Baozhi walked over, Shi Xuexin immediately perked up and said, "Auntie, the director is waiting for you."

"Yes." Shi Baozhi had already heard the news about Shi Jin. She was as puzzled as Shi Xuexin. Why was Shi Jin involved in such a matter?

She immediately walked to the director's seat.

In the camera, Shi Baozhi's appearance triggered a small peak in the number of fans.

"Teacher Shi, I heard that you are also Shi Jin's aunt. Has Shi Jin learned from you before?" Seeing that the number of fans was not good, the director's first question was related to Shi Jin.

Shi Baozhi was unhappy with such a question, but she did not reject it. "Actually, I've always wanted to accept Shijin, but she's too busy and doesn't have much time. However, I heard that she has already gone to Hall B to participate in the competition. If she's willing to be my disciple, I'll welcome her anytime."

Of course, before acknowledging a teacher, a sincere apology and some necessary etiquette were necessary. Otherwise, Shi Baozhi would not consider it at all.

As soon as she said that, everyone in the bullet screen started discussing. "So Shi Jin didn't learn from Teacher Shi."

"It's obvious that she didn't learn from her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to Hall B to compete. You all know that Hall B isn't very competitive."

"I see. In that case, Shi Xuexin is much more reliable."

Although Shi Baozhi's arrival did not increase the number of fans by too much, there were a lot more people criticizing Shi Jin.

Shi Xuexin was finally feeling better.

The competition officially commenced.

More and more people flooded into the livestream for Hall B.

The fans wanted to see Shi Jin's performance and the haters wanted to see Shi Jin mess up.

The contestants from both sides took turns to go on stage.

Shi Xuexin and Shi Jin's performances were scheduled slightly behind.

When Shi Xuexin appeared, the atmosphere in the bullet screen became lively.

After all, it was an original composition competition and it was also a classical piece, so many of the songs were more professional. It made the people in the studio and livestream channel feel sleepy.

It was only until Shi Xuexin's performance that the entire atmosphere was ignited.

"Nice!"

"Although I don't understand classical piano music, it sounds pretty good."

"From my professional point of view, it shouldn't be a problem for Shi Xuexin to get first place in the semi-finals."

"Not bad indeed. As expected of someone who studied under Shi Baozhi."

When Shi Jin was competing, the live comments in Hall B were blank for two minutes. No one spoke.

They were all brought into her music. They were immersed in that moment like they were hypnotized.

It was not until her match ended that everyone could not help but comment, "I've passed the most wonderful five minutes in the world! It's amazing!"

"What song is this, it's so good!"

"There's a hint of sadness in the comfort. My emotions were aroused just now, and I'm wiping my tears now."

"Wiping my tears+1"

After the two competitions ended, the number of fans in Hall B reached six million. The peak was reached during Shi Jin's performance.

The highest number of viewers in Hall A was 1.2 million. The peak was when Peng Guanyu entered the backstage to interact with Shi Xuexin.

The comparison between the two sets of data was obvious.

The entire production team in Hall A was not even in the mood to eat their packed lunch, let alone eat dinner.

On the other hand, everyone in Hall B was celebrating.

The results were also announced. In Hall B, other than Shi Jin, two others had passed the semi-finals and entered the finals.

As for Hall A, other than Shi Xuexin, another person had passed the semi-finals and entered the finals.

Five people entered the finals. There was actually one more slot in Hall B than Hall A.

It made the situation at Hall A even worse.

Among all the spots, Shi Jin and Shi Xuexin were ranked side by side.

Shi Jin's fans were naturally very excited. "Our daughter is great at everything."

"That's right. The tune she played was super nice and had a good atmosphere. I was touched."

"Congratulations, Shi Jin, for your performance! Good luck!"

"I heard that the finals will be held at the Philharmonic Music Hall in Warsaw. Many contestants from other countries will be participating."

"Oh my god, Little Stone has ascended to another level! Amazing!"

However, Shi Xuexin's fans were very unbalanced. "A person who has never learned the piano has passed the semi-finals and entered the finals? What a joke!"

"Seriously, this is such a joke."

"Haha, I want to go and listen to Shi Jin's music to see if it's actually good.. What do people even see in her?"

Chapter 395: I Promised, So I Have To Go

Many people rushed over to listen to the replay. Then, someone discovered a shocking fact. The tune played by Shi Jin and Shi Xuexin was extremely similar in terms of the melody, tone, and overall mood.

It sounded like the same song. It felt like a fantasy.

"Wait, so what's going on? Their songs are so identical?"

"The two of them seem to have lived together before... Could it be a sign of plagiarism?"

"I don't get it. Even if it's plagiarism, it should be Shi Jin. After all, Shi Xuexin has been studying for so many years. Shi Jin is just a novice."

"But Shi Jin's music is so much better than Xuexin's."

"Previous poster, professional standards are not measured by whether it's nice or not."

"But who said that classical piano music can't be good? Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt, and Bach are all good!"

"So Shi Jin can be compared to those masters?"

Then, someone did a soundtrack comparison. After doing a professional comparison, they realized that the two songs were actually different. The tune and tone were very different.

Furthermore, it was obvious that Shi Jin's composition was more professional.

All of a sudden, the topic of plagiarism was suppressed. However, the topic of professional comparisons between Shi Jin and Shi Xuexin became even more rampant.

Shi Xuexin's livestream statistics were not good today and she was feeling depressed.

Hu Lai consoled her. "For newbies who just debuted, your statistics are pretty good. After all, Shi Jin has a bigger fanbase."

Shi Xuexin looked at the data of her defeat and felt a little uncomfortable.

Hu Lai said, "We troubled your aunt today. I'll give her a call and treat her to a meal. I'll also treat Peng Guanyu and his manager to a meal."

Peng Guanyu had contributed to today's statistics. He and Shi Xuexin had both relied on piano to make their debut. In the future, they would be able to help each other.

***

Peng Guanyu was overjoyed when he heard that he was going to have a meal with Shi Baozhi. His manager immediately agreed.

"Guanyu, Shi Baozhi's identity is extraordinary. You must seize this opportunity well." After the manager hung up the phone, she was pleasantly surprised.

Peng Guanyu nodded. Not only Shi Baozhi, but Shi Xuexin as well. He had to build a good relationship with her.

***

After Shi Jin's competition ended, Sheng Tian was still by her side, waiting to see if she needed any help.

"Sheng Tian, shall we have dinner together tonight?" Shi Jin asked.

The last time she participated in the Chopin Global Competition under the name of Jade, Sheng Tian clearly knew that it was her, but there was no news from the outside world.

Shi Jin knew that this young man was not bad. He was tight-lipped and she wanted to find a chance to thank him.

"Sure." Sheng Tian agreed immediately. He had been afraid that Shi Jin would be afraid of trouble and would not interact much with him.

After Sheng Tian agreed, he said, "I'll go find my sister and come back later."

Shi Jin nodded. She had just changed her clothes when Fu Heyan came backstage to deliver flowers.

Now that the livestream was closed, there was no need for her to avoid Shi Jin.

"Sister, why are you here?" Shi Jin did not see her just now.

Actually, Fu Heyan had been here since a long time ago.

"I didn't want to disturb you. Actually, Teacher Song is here too." Fu Heyan looked surprised. "Teacher Song also said that he didn't expect you to compose on your own. There are fewer and fewer people like you who can play and compose on your own. Teacher Song was very excited and went out to make a call."

Shi Jin took over her flowers and smiled. "Thank you."

"Don't tell me you're going back to accompany Xiuyuan tonight?"

"He's busy tonight. I'm meeting a friend for dinner."

"Bring me along!" Fu Heyan said immediately. When they were eating with Shi Jin, it was really comfortable without Fu Xiuyuan, that ice sculpture.

"Is Teacher Song coming with us?" Shi Jin asked.

"It's up to him. Just don't leave me behind," Fu Heyan said. "Book a place. I'll come after telling him."

Yao Jiahong had already reserved spots. When he heard that Fu Heyan and the rest were going, he immediately called them to add more seats.

After they were done, he walked over with Shi Jin.

At that moment, all the reporters had gone over to interview Shi Baozhi. After the reporters on Shi Jin's side were swept away by Xiao Li, there were not many left.

Very quickly, Shi Jin arrived at the private dining room.

She scrolled through the content on Weibo. Everyone was discussing her and Shi Xuexin's piano scores. Many people had even given professional analysis, and it looked like they were making sense.

After scanning for a while, she closed Weibo.

When Sheng Tian and his sister came out, Peng Guanyu had just finished his interview.

When he and his manager saw Sheng Tian, they did not greet him this time.

The manager pulled Peng Guanyu away.

Previously, Sheng Tian and Peng Guanyu had competed for first and second place in the Chopin preliminaries. The competition between the two had never stopped.

After Peng Guanyu accepted two variety shows, he had finally gained popularity. Tonight, he had established a good relationship with Shi Xuexin and was about to have dinner with Shi Baozhi. Only then did he widen the distance between Sheng Tian.

Sheng Tian's sister watched as Peng Guanyu walked far away and said, "What kind of people are they? Back then, their company wanted to sign you, but you didn't agree, so they signed Peng Guanyu. Now, it's as if they're scared that we're going to ride on their popularity."

Sheng Tian didn't say anything. His sister continued, "But how did you meet Shi Jin? You looked familiar and Shi Jin treated you to a meal. I wonder if her company wants to sign you?"

She thought for a moment and said, "You've never liked the showbiz style of the entertainment industry. If she wants to make you popular, are you going to reject her or agree? Tonight's dinner... how about you not go?"

She knew her brother's temper too well. He looked very amiable, but he hated these superficial social engagements. He was devoted to the piano. She just didn't know why he agreed to have dinner with Shi Jin.

"I've already agreed. I'm definitely going," Sheng Tian said.

His sister did not say anything else. The two of them walked towards the address Shi Jin sent.

Peng Guanyu and his manager arrived at the restaurant. As soon as they entered the elevator, they saw Sheng Tian and his sister walking over.

The manager hurriedly pressed the button to close the elevator door as he said, "It looks like Sheng Tian also wants to be a disciple under Teacher Shi, so he specially followed you here. You should be more lively tonight and see if you can successfully become her disciple. A teacher like Shi Baozhi will only benefit your future."

Peng Guanyu nodded.

Sheng Tian and his sister knocked on the door and Shi Jin's voice came from inside. "Come in."

When the two of them entered and only saw Shi Jin and Yao Jiahong, they immediately became less reserved..

Chapter 396: It's All In The Past

Shi Jin said, "My two friends will be coming over later. Do you mind?"

"I don't mind," Sheng Tian said immediately, but his sister was a little nervous, afraid that something would happen later.

Shi Jin tilted her head and asked Sheng Tian, "Are you still learning the piano?"

"I'm studying, but I'm about to graduate from university. If I want to continue studying, I'll have to change teachers," Sheng Tian said. "I wonder what kind of teachers I'll have in the future."

Shi Jin didn't say much. Someone knocked on the door. Shi Jin was the closest to the door, but Sheng Tian went to open it first.

The door opened and the woman standing at the door smiled at him politely. "Hello."

Sheng Tian was stunned.

The public might not know Fu Heyan, but as a professional, he knew her well. This was the youngest winner of the Chopin Award, Fu Heyan, from 15 years ago. And now, she was a teacher in the Piano Association and was also a well-respected pianist.

If one Shi Baozhi was enough to make everyone excited, then one Fu Heyan was worth ten Shi Baozhis.

The person behind Fu Heyan was slightly older than Fu Heyan, thin and polite.

Sheng Tian was stunned again. Was this Master Song, who had an even more impressive resume and professionalism than Fu Heyan?

The two of them had always kept a low profile and would only appear in professional musical performances. Sheng Tian had never thought that he would meet the two of them under such circumstances.

The last time he was at the Philharmonic Music Hall in Warsaw, he only dared to greet Shi Jin and did not dare to interact with the two of them, but now...

Sheng Tian shifted his gaze to them. Song Huaixian and Fu Heyan had already sat down beside Shi Jin.

Shi Jin introduced the two parties.

Only then did Sheng Tian's sister remember that these two people were the two on the poster beside Sheng Tian's bed.

"You can just call me Sister." Fu He Yan was very generous. "You are Shi Jin's friend. You don't have to be polite with me."

"Sister Heyan," Sheng Tian greeted politely.

Shi Jin continued the topic from before. "Are you going to apply for graduate school and then find a teacher?"

"Yes, that's the plan so far." Sheng Tian didn't even dare to breathe.

"Which aspect are you applying for? Performing or composing?" Fu Heyan had been introduced by Shi Jin. Knowing that Sheng Tian was a contestant who had participated in the Chopin competition last time, he brought up some memories.

"The main focus is still performance."

Fu Heyan smiled and said, "Then I'll introduce my teacher to you. My teacher is from the National Music Hall. He should still be short of people."

Everyone knew Fu Heyan's level. Her teacher should be a national master.

Ordinary piano practitioners would not be able to come into contact with someone of that level.

After a few sentences, she introduced her teacher to Sheng Tian and he even added him on WeChat.

Not only Sheng Tian was shocked, even his sister felt as if she was stepping on clouds.

When they came, his sister was still worried that they would encounter a difficult situation, but after a while, they actually solved the problem of his studies?

Sheng Tian wanted to develop himself in this area. Finding a reliable teacher was more useful than learning for five years.

***

On the other side, in the medical laboratory of Imperial University.

Wei Zai held his phone and was reminiscing about Shi Xuexin's competition. "It's really too nice. The songs that Xuexin composed are better than the previous!"

On the other side, someone was playing Shi Jin's performance.

Everyone leaned forward and listened attentively.

Shi Jin had a good foundation, and this song was also very good.

They did not know if something was wrong with Wei Zai's ears to think that Shi Xuexin's performance was good.

Wei Zi defined their behavior as a compromise with Gu Jingyuan.

"You can't deliberately say Shi Jin's tune is good just because you want to please Doctor Gu, right?" Wei Zai took off his earphones and said.

"It's not like we said it ourselves." Someone scratched his ears. "It's our ears that said it. Just listen and you'll know!"

"I'm not listening!" Wei Zai put on his headphones again, too lazy to bother with them.

***

Shi Xuexin had originally planned to rely on the Ivy League semi-finals to attract more fans for herself. However, the outcome was not ideal.

The number of fans increased this time was not as much as when she signed the contract.

The amount of attention and downloads for the song she played was far from Shi Jin's. Not only that, the speed at which she gained fans was not even as fast as Sheng Tian.

Over at the organizing committee, the broadcasting team in Hall B was also quite enthusiastic. They had been actively promoting things related to Shi Jin. The commotion in Hall A was much smaller.

They heard that the broadcasting team at Hall B had received double the resources from the organizing committee as compensation. Naturally, they were happy to promote things related to Shi Jin.

***

Shi Jin glanced at the Weibo page. It was filled with complaints from her fans.

"Daughter, can you let us know in advance if you have any activities next time? I almost missed your livestream today."

"That's right. After such a long time, you finally have an activity, and you didn't even promote it! If I had known earlier, I would have snatched your live tickets."

"I can't sleep tonight. It's all your fault that your piano music is so nice. I feel like I'm going to play it on repeat all night."

"When will the studio version be released? Please, I'm begging on my knees."

Since Fu Xiuyuan was not home yet, Shi Jin could record the studio version herself.

There was a room in Orchid Pavilion where she worked. She cleaned up and quickly recorded a high-definition version of the piano piece and posted it on Weibo.

Free edition.

Only then did she manage to appease the noisy fans.

When she walked out of the recording studio, Fu Xiuyuan had just returned.

When he saw her, he quickly walked forward. Before Shi Jin could say anything, she was embraced by a warm embrace.

"That song was composed a few years ago?"

Fu Xiuyuan asked a question, but his tone was almost certain.

Although there was a deliberately concealed sadness in the song, that sadness was clearly heard. It was definitely her work from a few years ago.

Shi Jin nodded gently in his arms. "Yes, but it's all in the past."

Other people who heard it would say that it was nice, very good, that she was talented. Only Fu Xiuyuan could hear those emotions.

It was indeed composed a few years ago, so when she played it again, the sadness was actually restrained and modified. It was normal that others could not hear it.

"It didn't sound so pleasant at first. I changed it."

"I can tell." Fu Xiuyuan knew how sad it would be if it was the previous version.

At that time, he had not cared for her enough. Fortunately, just as she said, it was all in the past..

Chapter 397: But I Report To Him

The next day, Shi Jin went to the film set of "Emergency Rescue."

They had started filming Su Ying's scenes. As expected of Su Ying, she got into character very quickly.

After the scene ended, Su Ying walked towards Shi Jin and said, "Shi Jin, look."

She reached out and pulled her long hair up, taking off the wig to reveal the new base of her hair. The mottled black and white hair had disappeared.

Replacing it was black new hair.

"What kind of good stuff did you give me?"

First, she had recovered from her allergies. Then, Shi Jin gave her another medicine. This time, she took it regularly. She treated it more seriously than when she was filming her first scene in her life. Then, she watched as the black hair grew out.

"It's good stuff." Shi Jin smiled and said, "Keep using it."

Because Su Ying was in a good mood, her scenes progressed exceptionally quickly and she was very into the character.

When Shi Jin left, Su Ying said to her manager, "Do you think I'm asking for too much pay for acting in this movie?"

"Yes, a little," her manager said. Just this allergy and white hair treatment alone was worth more money than the movie's pay.

Su Ying looked at Shi Jin's back view thoughtfully.

"Give Shi Jin a call," she said to her manager.

Not long after Shi Jin left, she received a call from Su Ying's manager.

"What's the matter?" Shi Jin sat in the car and was rushing to another place.

"Sister Ying asked if you want to take on a jewelry brand endorsement?" her manager asked.

"Do you have Brother Yao's contact number? Send it to Brother Yao and let him take a look first."

"Okay."

"Thanks," Shi Jin said and hung up.

After the manager hung up the phone, she said to Su Ying, "Sister Ying, this jewelry brand is very important. It will soon be internationalized. It wasn't easy for us to find it for you."

The endorsement of jewelry brands has always been lucrative, and the promotion of jewelry was also very strong. It was very beneficial for the artistes' exposure.

Giving this to Shi Jin was an overly expensive gift.

Su Ying smiled and said, "Do you think this is enough? If she didn't know Liu Ning, I would have found her a film resource to repay this favor. Giving her the endorsement for Thousand Fortune Jewelry is nothing."

The manager took a look at Su Ying's fair face and fresh black hair and hurriedly gave Yao Jiahong Thousand Fortune Jewelry's contact information.

Yao Jiahong analyzed the situation and said to Shi Jin, "Thousand Fortune Jewelry has been doing quite well these few years. Coincidentally, you don't have a jewelry endorsement yet. Do you want to consider it?"

There was a message from an international jewelry brand on Shi Jin's phone.

The other party had a good impression of her performance ability and had contacted her through Gu Zehan's connections.

Shi Jin had been considering this jewelry endorsement for the past two days.

Hearing Yao Jiahong's words, she said calmly, "Then let's consider it."

Su Ying owed her something, so she would definitely feel burdened. She might as well take the endorsement for Thousand Fortune Jewelry and not let Su Ying feel too pressured.

Even though all these were nothing to Shi Jin.

When he heard that Shi Jin was willing to take the job, Yao Jiahong quickly contacted Thousand Fortune Jewelry.

"Let's sign the contract this weekend," Yao Jiahong said. "I'll come and pick you up this weekend. After you sign the contract, you can take photos and shoot the corresponding advertisement."

When Shi Jin heard that, she said, "Got it. I'll make time for this weekend."

At the end of the week.

Yao Jiahong went straight to the headquarters of Thousand Fortune Jewelry after picking Shi Jin up.

It was said that the shoot would be held here as well. In order to enter the international market this time, Thousand Fortune Jewelry intended to use the precious jewelry that they had kept for many years for their artists to film.

In front of the towering building of Thousand Fortune Jewelry, there were people in suits and leather shoes, exuding a high-end aura.

Yao Jiahong and Shi Jin walked in. According to the appointment, they arrived at the eighteenth floor where Manager Wang, the person in charge, was.

"Shi Jin, right? Please wait a moment." The secretary's eyes lit up when she saw Shi Jin. "Would you like some tea or coffee?"

"A cup of water, please," Yao Jiahong said politely.

"Okay."

Shi Jin looked at Yao Jiahong with resentment.

He said in a low voice, "I'm not the one who asked for this. It was Master Fu who instructed me to do it. He said that you haven't been resting enough for the past two days, and you need to stop drinking tea and coffee to prevent your nerves from deteriorating."

Shi Jin glanced at him. "Are you my manager or his manager?"

"I'm your manager..." Yao Jiahong took the water from the secretary. "But I have to report to him." "

Shi Jin accepted the water. She had just taken a sip when she saw a familiar figure walk out of the office.

It was Shi Xuexin. Following that, Manager Wang and Shi Baozhi walked out together.

"Manager Wang, I'll have to trouble you with this matter," Shi Baozhi said with a smile. "Jewelry and piano are both elegant things. When these two are combined, they will be more compatible. I believe that it will allow Thousand Fortune Jewelry to become more refined."

"Hahaha, of course. It's rare that Xuexin is willing to cooperate with us," Manager Wang nodded and said.

Shi Xuexin stopped in her tracks and smiled as she greeted, "Shi Jin."

Shi Jin put down the cup and stood up. Yao Jiahong looked at Manager Wang. "Manager Wang, this is..."

"Mr. Yao, it's like this. Previously, we did draft a contract verbally. However, after discussion within the company, we decided that jewelry advertisements are different from other advertisements after all. We wanted Thousand Fortune Jewelry's advertisements to be more in line with the aesthetic needs of high-end consumers. Therefore, we've contacted the pianist, Shi Xuexin, to see who is more suitable..."

Although Manager Wang worded it this way... how could Shi Jin not understand? Judging from his attitude just now, he was more inclined towards Shi Xuexin. No, he had already confirmed Shi Xuexin.

Yao Jiahong's voice turned cold. "So Manager Wang, we can't sign the contract today, right?"

"It's not that we can't sign it. I know that Shi Jin plays the piano too, but she only plays popular songs and not elegant classical piano music..."

"Since that's the case, let's call it a day," Yao Jiahong said coldly. "Shi Jin, let's go."

Naturally, Shi Jin would not stay here for long.

Without even glancing at Shi Xuexin, she stood up and left with Yao Jiahong.

Manager Wang looked at their backs and sneered. "What kind of attitude is this? We haven't even signed the contract yet. Who are you trying to put on airs for?"

Shi Baozhi, on the other hand, smiled calmly and said, "Manager Wang, we are to blame for this matter. We contacted you last night and made it difficult for you to be in the middle. I'm very sorry.."

Chapter 398: Winning The Championship Will Be No Problem

"Teacher Shi, you're treating me like an outsider. You didn't contact me before, so I didn't know there was such a good seedling like Xuexin. Besides, Xuexin must have gained a lot during the Ivy League Composition Competition. This is a win-win situation for us."

Manager Wang did have high hopes for Shi Jin, and Su Ying had given her high praise. He should have signed Shi Jin. However, Shi Baozhi had personally spoken for Shi Xuexin. She had also brought out Shi Xuexin's results in various piano competitions, so he naturally knew who to choose.

Furthermore, his son was about to take part in the art examination... There were many places where he could rely on Shi Baozhi.

"Then it's a deal, Manager Wang. I look forward to working together." Shi Baozhi extended her hand and shook Manager Wang's.

Shi Xuexin looked in the direction that Shi Jin had gone and smiled.

After leaving the Thousand Fortune Jewelry Building, Shi Jin replied to Gu Zehan. "I don't have any jewelry endorsements at the moment. If your friend is interested, I can consider it."

"I've been waiting for you to say that. Their company is on the verge of entering Country S's market, but they haven't found a suitable spokesperson yet. However, I'll understand the situation first so as to not waste your time."

"Alright, thank you, Second Brother."

"What are you thanking me for? I still have to thank you. This is a great help to my friend."

Shi Jin had just replied to Gu Zehan when Su Ying called.

"Shi Jin, I heard about what happened with Manager Wang. I'm sorry." Su Ying sounded apologetic.

Initially, she wanted to return a favor to Shi Jin, but in the end, she wasted her time and made a wasted trip to see other people's smug faces.

"It's okay. It's not your fault." Shi Jin's voice was calm. She did not seem to care at all.

Su Ying wanted to say something, but she found herself unable to. She had gotten Manager Wang's contact information through her good friend, but in the end, she was unable to stop Shi Baozhi from interfering.

Su Ying was embarrassed. "I'll treat you to a meal another day."

"Sure." Shi Jin agreed immediately.

In her previous life, she did not have much contact with Su Ying. The outside world said that Su Ying was a proud and arrogant person, but now it seemed like that was not the case.

***

After Shi Xuexin intercepted Shi Jin's resources, the advertisement was quickly filmed.

The pictures were of her sitting in front of the piano, the Thousand Fortune Jewelry's bracelet on her wrist.

The advertisement was about her wearing a necklace that was said to be a family heirloom and playing a melodious piano piece.

This kind of advertisement was undoubtedly very suitable for many fans and passers-by who yearned for high-end life.

Especially the necklace on Shi Xuexin's neck. It was said to be worth eight digits. It made the fans very excited.

"The beautiful rich lady lives up to her name!"

"Sigh, it's a pity that I can't afford jewelry. Otherwise, I would support Xuexin."

"With such a high starting point, Xuexin should become a top celebrity in the entertainment industry very soon, right?"

"Xuexin is worth it!"

On Shi Jin's end, she accepted Gu Zehan's introduction of the jewelry advertisement. However, they only took some pictures first. Currently, they only released it in a few major foreign cities and had not released it domestically.

"Didn't they say that they wanted to enter Country S's market?" Yao Jiahong found it strange as well. Shi Xuexin's advertisement had already occupied all the major subway stations and bus stops, but Shi Jin's advertisement had not made a move.

Yao Jiahong did not personally handle this advertisement, so he did not know much about the situation.

"Brother Yao, take a look at their prices." Shi Jin passed the phone over.

Yao Jiahong took a look and realized that this jewelry store only did customization business. The starting price was eight figures.

It meant that they would not advertise for the non-target audience at all.

Compared to the Thousand Fortune Jewelry that Shi Xuexin was endorsing, which would only cost 188 yuan to buy a low-caliber gold ring, it was reasonable that the jewelry advertisement endorsed by Shi Jin would not appear at the train station or bus stop.

Yao Jiahong silently returned the phone to Shi Jin.

While the advertisement filming ended, the finals for the Ivy League Composition Competition were also coming up.

This time, the Ivy League held the finals in Warsaw.

As a small-scale global competition, due to Shi Xuexin's deliberate promotion, the attention on it had not decreased.

In addition, the organizing committee also wanted to push the competition to another level. In terms of publicity, they did not reduce their efforts.

This time, even the Ivy League's international headquarters had learned from the experience of Country S. They were going to broadcast the finals live. The level of grandness was no less than the Chopin global competition.

Shi Xuexin went all out. Not only did she use the production team arranged by the organizing committee, but she also brought a livestream team.

After boarding the plane, she, Shi Baozhi, and several others switched off their earpieces and avoided the camera before lying down to rest.

This time, Hu Lai and Shi Baozhi accompanied her.

After Shi Baozhi asked for a cup of coffee, she suddenly asked, "Xuexin, why was your tune so similar to Shi Jin's?"

Shi Xuexin's heart skipped a beat.

"Perhaps it's a coincidence, Auntie. After all, Shi Jin and I have lived together for several years. We have come into contact with many things in the same way."

Shi Baozhi nodded and did not object to her explanation. "However, I saw your new song and it's not bad. You have to protect your own things well."

"Got it." Shi Xuexin squeezed the phone in her hand.

The difference from the last time was very small. It was impossible for her to clash with Shi Jin in the finals.

Hu Lai interrupted and said, "Xuexin, I saw that Teacher Shi brought over a dozen songs for you. I'm communicating with the company to get you a piano album."

"Really?" Shi Xuexin was delighted.

Shi Baozhi glanced at Hu Lai. "Recording an album is not a small matter. It requires a lot of manpower and resources. Xuexin has yet to receive an award, are you sure you want to record it first?"

This also requires the cooperation of professional recorders, equipment, and other pianists.

Hu Lai smiled and said, "Yeah, one of the judges who came last time was from Poland. He had a very high evaluation of Xuexin's song composition and said that she would win. Isn't that right?"

Shi Baozhi thought of the professional judge's attitude and her mood improved. The child she had taken a liking to was indeed impressive.

"We still need Teacher Shi's help for this recording," Hu Lai said.

Shi Baozhi thought for a moment and said, "Then apply first and see if the company agrees."

Hu Lai received Shi Baozhi's approval and immediately went to communicate with the company.

In the semi-finals, Shi Jin and Shi Xuexin had similar results. However, the judges at Hall A had high opinions of Shi Xuexin and felt that she was a promising talent..

Chapter 399: Why Save That Little Thing?

Hu Lai wanted to make the first move to gain the upper hand. She wanted to record all of Shi Xuexin's compositions so that she could publish them all online once she won the award.

This time, not only did they have to make an electronic version, but they also had to offer 200,000 copies of a CD version for fans to purchase.

Furthermore, after Shi Xuexin won the award, Chu Ling would also announce the news publicly. When that happened, there would definitely be a shortage of the CDs.

Shi Xuexin looked at Hu Lai. "Sister Lai, thank you."

As long as she recorded it first, everything else would work out. It would be impossible for Shi Jin to turn the tables.

The moment Shi Xuexin entered Warsaw, Hu Lai received the company's approval and Shi Xuexin began recording her original piano pieces.

During the livestream, her main job was to modify the score, practice, and record.

The fans watching the livestream were encouraged and attracted by her. "Xuexin is too hardworking. Not only is she a top student, but she's also so hardworking when it comes to composing and recording."

"I already want to buy this CD."

"I think so too. Talented women are truly worthy of their reputation."

"She's much better than those celebrities who want to be popular in the entertainment industry and only want to show off."

"That's right. They're both from the same family. How can there be such a huge difference?"

"Xuexin is still gentle and hardworking. She deserves to be our role model."

As her livestream was broadcasted, the number of her fans increased again.

Hu Lai also made it clear that she wanted to create an image that was completely different from other female celebrities. She emphasized her elegance, gentleness, and talent and tried her best to compare her to other ordinary female celebrities.

This would also allow her to gain the support and approval of Chu Ling's fans as soon as possible.

Shi Jin boarded the plane as well. This time, Fu Xiuyuan didn't come with them, only Yao Jiahong and Xiao Li came.

As the organizing committee had arranged for a livestream, Shi Jin did not choose to stay in Fu Xiuyuan's villa. That house was too eye-catching. If it was broadcasted live, who knew what kind of huge waves it would cause.

The car that came to pick Shi Jin up brought her to another villa. This place was close to the suburbs of Warsaw. The scenery was pleasant and it was also a villa area. The main point was that the safety measures were the best.

It was also Fu Xiuyuan's villa. Compared to the noise and chaos in the hotel, it was much quieter here.

Yao Jiahong looked at the information sent by Song Fan and said, "Although this place is a little far from the Philharmonic Music Hall, it won't take long to get close. The key is that this place is isolated from the world..."

He walked in as he spoke.

The sudden appearance of the gate and the huge garden made Yao Jiahong shut his mouth.

Not only was it isolated from the world, it was practically a paradise!

The courtyard alone was larger than the entire villa beside the Philharmonic Concert Hall. Strange flowers and plants greeted them. The courtyard was mixed with a fresh and sweet smell.

The livestreaming team that followed along was also speechless. They had originally thought that Shi Jin would stay in a hotel, so the equipment they brought was relatively smaller and easier to carry.

If they had known that it was such a place, they would have brought more equipment and arranged for more photographers.

What was the point of saving those things!

Yao Jiahong placed the luggage upstairs before asking for Shi Jin's arrangements.. "Shi Jin, what do you plan to do now?"

Chapter 400: Actually Very Petty

It was mainly because there were people livestreaming the whole process. If Shi Jin didn't have any explosive points, the popularity would be easily taken over by others. However, if she was alone, it would be hard to come up with trending topics.

Shi Jin remembered that she still had a script to edit and said, "I'll be editing a script, but I can't let them see the content. It's fine as long as they don't film the details of my writing."

Yao Jiahong nodded and went out to communicate with them.

This time, most of the people who followed were Polish. Yao Jiahong mainly talked to the interpreter.

Shi Jin went upstairs to take a quick shower and change her clothes before going downstairs. She held a notebook and pen in her hand and sat down to write.

At that moment, the livestreams of the contestants were either playing the piano or trying to find all sorts of explosive news. For example, Shi Xuexin had already started promoting her CD album, but Shi Jin was doing her own things unhurriedly.

The fans asked anxiously, "What exactly is Shi Jin doing?"

"Could she be composing?"

"Is this how the songs are written? I see that the other contestants write it while playing, it's different from what she's doing."

"Although, don't you think that she actually looks very pretty like this?"

Shi Jin sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. The sun shone on her, and she was wearing her loungewear. She quietly lowered her head to write, giving off a peaceful feeling.

This kind of feeling made the fans feel at ease. They no longer argued about wanting explosive news. They just wanted to work quietly with her.

Fu Xiuyuan's phone was also on the livestream.

Shi Jin did not speak. Her manager and assistant sat in another corner.

In the video, there was only the sound of the wind blowing through the leaves. It was a very comforting scene. It was calming.

Shi Jin sat there for more than two hours.

She saw a WeChat message from Fu Xiuyuan.

She stood up and said to the camera, "It's not good for your health to sit for too long. It's best to move around."

"Good point."

"Daughter is right. I'll stand up and walk around too."

"So who said those words to Little Stone before she stood up?"

"Could he be the man she likes?"

"Haha, let's walk together."

Instantly, the comments section became lively.

Shi Jin got up to pour a glass of water and looked into the distance.

There were mountains in the distance. The trees were so green that they were eye-catching. The scenery was pleasant.

She suddenly thought of something and said to Yao Jiahong, "Brother Yao, what mountain is that?"

Before Yao Jiahong came, he had made quite a few guides. He said, "That's Mount Polaport. The scenery is very beautiful, but it's been closed recently. Otherwise, we can go over and take a look. It's not far from here."

"Mm." Shi Jin recalled what happened in her previous life.

She remembered that there was an earthquake in Poland around these two days.

The earthquake was not strong. It did not even disturb Warsaw. However, the entire mountain was unstable, and there were still landslides and falling rocks, causing the entire mountain to have serious problems.

There were many people living on Mount Polaport. It was said that there were more than twenty casualties and many of them were from S Nation.

It was fine if she did not remember, but she could not stand by and do nothing about what she remembered..