"I want to ask you about Jinbai. It's been long enough. We can't let all of Jinbai's talent be locked away in that music room, can we?"
After what just happened, Jiang Shuiyun felt somewhat uneasy. Yi Jinbai should be fulfilling her musical dreams on a dazzling stage, instead of wasting her best years here.
"My ancestor, can't you wait until tomorrow to tell me this?"
There was a rustling sound coming from Shen Yunyi's side, probably someone getting up. "I have something to tell you tomorrow. The patent issue has been basically finalized. I've also had preliminary contact with the Star Wars team, and there shouldn't be any major problems. As soon as this is finalized and the funding is in place, the company can immediately get on track."
"Yes, you've worked hard," Jiang Shuiyun said, entrusting everything to Shen Yunyi because she trusted him, but now it seemed like she wasn't talking about that. "What does this have to do with Jinbai?"
"What I mean is, you can wait until the company is on the right track and you have some cash flow, then directly invest in a music company and focus all your efforts on promoting Miss Yi. Wouldn't that solve the problem?"
Shen Yunyi's method was exceptionally simple and brutal: once the time was right, he would just throw money at it.
"This method is good, but it takes a bit too long."
Jiang Shuiyun had thought about it too, but right now everything takes time, doesn't it? Patents take time, collaborations take time, going live takes time, funding takes time. All things considered, it's impossible to do it in less than three to five months.
"Then I really don't have any good ideas. How about this, you call Gao Zhouzhou and ask her. Her family is a big player in the entertainment industry, with countless companies under their umbrella. She's a celebrity herself, so she must know a lot about these things."
Shen Yunyi's family really doesn't have any businesses related to the entertainment industry, and he himself has no interest in them whatsoever, so there's really nothing he can do.
Jiang Shuiyun didn't make things difficult for Shen Yunyi anymore. After hanging up the phone, she called Gao Zhouzhou.
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The update scheduled for 6 AM tomorrow will likely be posted at 9 AM, as the author needs to get a nucleic acid test~ Goodnight! Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants between 04:51:00 on 2022-05-25 and 00:25:43 on 2022-05-25!
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Chapter 47
Jiang Shuiyun's call was answered quickly. At this time, Shen Yunyi would already be asleep, but it was just right for Gao Zhouzhou. The noisy background noise made it almost impossible for Jiang Shuiyun to hear what she was saying.
After Gao Zhouzhou found a relatively quiet place with her phone, Jiang Shuiyun finished telling her about Yi Jinbai. There was a long silence on the other end, and Jiang Shuiyun thought she had lost connection.
"are you still there?"
Jiang Shuiyun glanced at her phone with a puzzled look.
"Jiang Shuiyun, are you crazy?" Gao Zhouzhou's incredulous voice came from the other end of the line. "Didn't you pull him back from the music company and blacklist him from the entire industry? Are you saying this now because I'm still drunk or you're just too drunk?"
"I was drunk back then, and now I want to turn over a new leaf. Do you think there's still a chance?"
Jiang Shuiyun knew that the original owner had done something quite ruthless, but she didn't expect it to be this ruthless. Given the status of Jianghe Group at the time, blacklisting a recent graduate would have been incredibly easy.
Gao Zhouzhou seemed a little hesitant. "Well, since you've already asked me, why don't you have her come to City B to find me? I'll just sign her to my company. To put it bluntly, your family has fallen on hard times, so what you said before doesn't carry as much weight anymore. There shouldn't be any problem."
"Is it mandatory to sign with a company? What if I only have a few months?"
Jiang Shuiyun was still somewhat worried about letting Yi Jinbai go to City B alone.
"Old Jiang, what do you mean by this? You're just leaving him here for these few months?" Gao Zhouzhou didn't understand.
"Yes, it will take a few months. I promised to help her, but I don't have the ability right now. But it will be fine in a few more months, at most half a year."
Jiang Shuiyun didn't intend to hand Yi Jinbai over to someone else, but it wasn't realistic for her to help Yi Jinbai with her own abilities at the moment. However, it was still a few months, and she couldn't let Yi Jinbai stay here to train with them and kill time indefinitely.
"Are you going back to Jianghe Group?" Gao Zhouzhou seemed to have noticed something, then quickly stopped talking. "Never mind, a few months is fine. I remember your little girlfriend is quite talented and can write her own songs. How about this, she doesn't need to sign with a company. Just tell her to come, and I'll find someone to release a single for her, give her some training, and do some recording. A few months should be enough time. What do you think?"
That's a good idea. Jiang Shuiyun thought it was feasible. "Okay, then all the expenses for training, recording, etc. will be covered by me."
"What kind of relationship do we have? You need to figure out this two cents with me? Don't insult me. It's a small matter. I'll definitely take good care of the person for you."
The sound of a lighter came from Gao Zhouzhou's end. "But Lao Jiang, what are you really thinking?"
"I want to give her back her freedom. I'll talk to her about it later."
Jiang Shuiyun looked out the window. Although this was the best solution, it still depended on whether Yi Jinbai was willing to accept it. After all, it was Yi Jinbai's life, and she should be allowed to make her own choice.
"You're making me think you're not yourself anymore, but to tell you the truth, if you want to give her freedom, you should divorce her as soon as possible. Don't hurt her. Anyway, you'll never fall in love with her. Even if you promote her in the future, single artists have an easier time getting ahead than married ones."
Gao Zhouzhou's voice was no longer as cheerful as before; she exhaled a puff of smoke and leaned back in her chair.
Jiang Shuiyun was stunned for a moment. It seemed that Gao Zhouzhou knew about the original owner's congenital genetic defect and also knew why the original owner married Yi Jinbai. Their relationship was much deeper than she had imagined.
Jiang Shuiyun hesitated for a moment, "Jinbai and I are not legally married, but I think Jinbai would prefer that people get to know her because of her talent."
"You two aren't married? Good heavens, I was only a little late that day, how many things have I missed?" Gao Zhouzhou seemed a bit speechless, slapping her forehead. "Alright, let's leave it at that for now, you two can discuss it. Also, stop playing that stupid game of yours, look at how much people are criticizing you online, I really won't be able to resist interfering."
"Thank you, but no need. I already have a plan." Jiang Shuiyun refused Gao Zhouzhou again. With only one week left, she not only wanted to regain her reputation but also clear the name of Jianghe Group. "Oh, and one more thing, could you please keep this a secret? I'll tell Jinbai that you valued her work, which is why you wanted to release a single for her. I don't want her to feel uncomfortable."
"When did you become so considerate of others? Fine, it's no big deal."
Gao Zhouzhou readily agreed. After Jiang Shuiyun's words, she decided not to meddle in the rumors online anymore. "I won't care about what's going on online. Anyway, they're not criticizing me. By the way, let me check my schedule."
Gao Zhouzhou on the other end seemed to remember something. Jiang Shuiyun waited patiently, and after a while, the sound came back from the other end.
"Yes, there really is. I have an event in City A this Saturday. I'll come see you. If you two have made arrangements, I'll bring the person back to City B. We haven't had a drink together in a long time. This time, we're going to drink until we drop. That's all. Bye, someone's calling me."
As Gao Zhouzhou spoke, other people's voices could be heard. Gao Zhouzhou's speaking speed increased significantly. After finishing, she quickly hung up the phone and finalized the matter.
Jiang Shuiyun glanced at the calendar. This Saturday, isn't that the day after tomorrow? So soon?
Even though things were already looking promising, Jiang Shuiyun still hesitated about the hasty separation. She decided to discuss it with Yi Jinbai tomorrow and see what he thought before making a decision.
The next day, Jiang Shuiyun got up very early and saw Yi Jinbai in the kitchen chatting with the aunt while helping to pick vegetables. No wonder Yi Jinbai was so skilled at tying an apron last night.
Thinking of this, Jiang Shuiyun's wavering resolve strengthened considerably. Standing in front of the kitchen door, she said, "Jinbai, I have something to discuss with you."
"Oh? Okay."
Yi Jinbai was surprised that Jiang Shuiyun was up so early today. He put down the vegetables he was holding, washed his hands, took off his apron, and came out. "What's up?"
Jiang Shuiyun and Yi Jinbai walked together to the small garden outside. Jiang Shuiyun finally spoke, "Jinbai, if a music company wanted to release a single for you, would you be willing?"
Yi Jinbai was clearly surprised, his eyes widening slightly. "How is this possible?"
"Last night, Gao Zhouzhou told me she had seen your work before and asked if you were interested. If you agree, she happens to be coming to City A this Saturday to discuss this with you in person."
Jiang Shuiyun told Yi Jinbai the story she had agreed on with Gao Zhouzhou the night before.
"Gao Zhouzhou?" Yi Jinbai looked at Jiang Shuiyun with some suspicion. "You were the one who told her, weren't you?"
“I just mentioned you to her, and she told me that you were blacklisted because of me in the past. She said you are a very talented creator and she admires your work,” Jiang Shuiyun said, half-jokingly. “She said I held you back, otherwise your name should be in the music industry.”
Yi Jinbai kept looking into Jiang Shuiyun's eyes, "Is everything you said true?"
Although Jiang Shuiyun's heart was racing because of lying, she still calmly and seriously looked back into Yi Jinbai's eyes to make her words more credible. "It's true. You can ask her when she comes on Saturday."
Jiang Shuiyun endured Yi Jinbai's gaze for a long time. Just as she was about to lose her temper, Yi Jinbai looked away and asked, "Have you two already reached an agreement?"
"No, everything is up to you." Jiang Shuiyun breathed a sigh of relief without showing any emotion, and took the opportunity to shift her gaze to the petals scattered on the ground beside her. The flowering season was almost over, and all the flowers had bloomed to their fullest, beautiful, but also languishing and lacking vitality.
"But I want to ask you what you think?" Yi Jinbai asked Jiang Shuiyun in return.
“Me? I think this is a great opportunity. You can take a look at that music company first. If it’s suitable, we’ll accept it. If not, we can wait. There’s no rush.”
Jiang Shuiyun didn't look at Yi Jinbai. She reached out and pinched the flower branch to look at the bright and full flowers, layer upon layer, already in full bloom.
“Gao Zhouzhou…the music company that Miss Gao knows is definitely suitable. In that case, I agree.”
Upon hearing the last three words, Jiang Shuiyun felt a prick on her fingertip. Her hand reflexively loosened its grip, the flower branch snapped back, and the petals fell one after another, leaving only the stamen and a few scattered petals, crooked and unrecognizable.
"That music company is in City B. You should think it over carefully. You might need to stay there for a long time. Can you take care of yourself?"
Yi Jinbai readily agreed, but Jiang Shuiyun felt a little regretful.
"Of course I can. I've been taking care of myself for many years. Thank you and Ms. Gao for giving me this opportunity."
Jiang Shuiyun was stunned for a moment. When she looked up at Yi Jinbai, she only saw his back as he walked back, his steps hurried.
It seems she messed it up again. Jiang Shuiyun stood there, feeling for the first time how stupid she could be.
Because of what happened this morning, it seems that there is now an invisible wall between Jiang Shuiyun and Yi Jinbai, separating them completely.
During practice, Jiang Shuiyun was even somewhat absent-minded, her gaze always drifting towards the direction of the practice room.
"Captain, it seems you're dead..."
Almost everyone stopped moving, staring in disbelief at the announcement on the screen. Jiang Shuiyun looked at her own gray screen and remained silent.
Just then, Xi Rong ran in from outside, beaming with joy, holding a piece of paper in his hand. He looked at the group excitedly and said, "Just finished training? Come on, let's see what this is?"
Everyone's attention was drawn to Xi Rong, and they were also filled with anticipation and curiosity. "What is it, Brother Xi? Stop keeping us in suspense."
"Our team's competition schedule! I rushed to finish it overnight. If we want to participate in SWC, we don't have enough points right now, so we can't be idle for the next two months. We need to play more matches and accumulate more points. We also need to let them see what our Miracle team is capable of. As long as we are strong, everything else is irrelevant!"
Xi Rong slammed the paper on the table. "The training and competitions coming up are definitely going to be tough. So, what do you think? Do you want to participate in SWC?"
"think!"
"Do you have confidence?!"
"have!"
"Then let's continue training! Leave the rest to me!"
Xi Rong was even more satisfied when he saw how energetic the team members were. This year at SWC, their Miracle Team would definitely be the most eye-catching sight!
After mobilizing the team members, Xi Rong asked Jiao Yang to take Jiang Shuiyun's place in training. Then he called Jiang Shuiyun aside to discuss the upcoming competition arrangements. They needed to ensure that the team members had enough points, but they couldn't treat the team members like donkeys in a production team, because that would be too much for them.
"Teacher Jiang, take a look at this schedule. I think there shouldn't be any problems."
Xi Rong actually wanted to ask Jiang Shuiyun if he could guarantee that he could win the championship in every match like this invitational tournament, or even just guarantee a top-three finish in every match. That way, the number of matches he would need to participate in would be greatly reduced.
Jiang Shuiyun glanced at it, regretting that she didn't know the rules of the points system or what Xi Rong meant. She just felt that there weren't many matches, so she nodded and said, "No problem, let's leave it at that."
"Huh?" Xi Rong held the schedule and looked at Jiang Shuiyun, who had already gone back to supervise the team's training. His heart was filled with anxiety.
A note from the author:
The two of them will be working on their career paths separately! Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants between 00:25:43 and 23:34:30 on May 26, 2022!
Thank you to the little angel who threw the grenade: 朕慕林1;
Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!