Chapter 348


    "I told you to stop talking." Huang Kaiqin''s expression changed.


    How could she not know that Yao Jiahong was powerful now?


    For Shi Jin to be pushed to this height, her manager had to be outstanding in all aspects. Anyone


    who saw him would have to say that Yao Jiahong was amazing, but so what?


    Yao Jiahong''s refusal had been firm and decisive. What else could she do? She wanted to see


    where Yao Jiahong could push Shi Jin!


    She and her assistant walked in slowly. The stage supervisor came forward to greet them. "Ms.


    Huang, this way please! The photos will be taken here!"


    "Where''s Producer Liu?" Huang Kaiqin asked.


    Previously, Liu Ning had personally received her.


    "Producer Liu is receiving guests over there. He has something to discuss."


    Huang Kaiqin guessed that the investor and director were here, so he could not leave. Thinking


    about it, it made sense, so she did not say anything and went to put on makeup and take a photo.


    ***


    Liu Ning saw Shi Jin and Ye Peiwening over and personally weed them to the office.


    Shi Jin gave them a brief introduction.


    Liu Ning smiled and said, "I''ve heard Teacher Ye''s songs before, so I''m looking forward to hearing


    Teacher Ye''s theme song this time. Then, I''ll ask Teacher Ye to make time to prepare our theme


    song."


    Ye Peiwen had initially thought that Liu Ning would ask her a few more questions to confirm her


    singing style and other details.


    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 itter.


    "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 exined 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 topose. 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 nned to invite Liu Ning for a meal.


    Currently, in Liu Hing''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 rtionship was stillcking.


    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.


    "1''11e and pick you up." Song Huaixian seemed to be afraid that she wouldn''te, 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 ck 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.


    ording to Fu Xiuyuan, the Piano Association was very powerful and could not even bepared


    to the Four Great ns. 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 ce like Beijing, where every inch ofnd was worth its


    weight in gold, and on this street, Shi Jin could tell with one nce 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 nce 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 youe here in the future, you can learn from me." Song Huaixian smiled. "Also, I


    rmended you for participation in the Chopin pianopetition. See if you''re interested."


    "The Chopin pianopetition? That internationalpetition?" "That''s right. This is one of the top


    pianopetitions 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 ced 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 ying 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 Chopinpetition 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 themittee. 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 entiremittee doesn''t conform to the


    rules of thepetition. No matter what form one takes to participate in the preliminary round, as


    long as one obtains the approval of themittee 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 thepetition was


    definitely necessary. It was not a bad idea for her to broaden her horizons by epting the


    challenges of the world''s toppetitions.


    Seeing that she had agreed, Song Huaixian immediately replied to the organizingmittee 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 urate.


    "Try my piano."


    Song Huaixian pointed at his piano.


    Shi Jin sat in his seat and gently yed two notes. The piano''s sound was simple and outstanding.


    It was indeed a top-ss instrument.


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    She yed 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 constructivements.


    "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.