Chapter 39 The Sea Queen and the Sinking Crane

Although Song Ming's words were vague, Shi Shi understood: she must have something on Peng Feier that the other party had leverage over her. Peng Feier's ex-husband was a business tycoon. If she hadn't had no other choice, she wouldn't have suffered this injustice at the peak of her career, wasting two whole years of her life.

"She wants a song that sheds its 'rustic' image. It wants to give the feeling of her emerging from her cocoon like a butterfly. That's not a simple request."

"Huachuang's top songwriters won't take her jobs. She's not satisfied with other people's work either. Moreover, she has too many demands, which has already caused a lot of complaints at Huachuang."

"Okay, I'll take it. I'll take these two too."

Including Jiang Haichao's, Shi Shi has to submit at least four songs. And it's not certain that she'll pass on just one. "Won't that be too rushed? How about we only accept two?" Song Ming wasn't worried about the quality, but it's difficult to satisfy everyone on the first try with songs like these that have such high requirements.

"I'll give it a try first, it shouldn't be a big problem. By the way, my dad introduced two of his former students. I think the quality of their submissions is pretty good. You can meet them, and if they're alright, you can hire them."

In the short term, she can write her own songs to build a reputation. Later, she'll definitely need to hire people. A studio like this can't afford to be stuck with unfinished material; she needs to expand her studio's music library!

Shen He was unemployed, but she knew Shi Shi ran a small company. So she volunteered to be Shi Shi's assistant. She knew how capable Song Ming was, and this was a good opportunity to learn a thing or two from her.

"Sis, what kind of song are you planning to write for her?" Shen He was very curious.

"I haven't decided yet, but Peng Feier's voice is deep and powerful. I plan to write a traditional Chinese style song for her."

In Shen He's impression, traditional Chinese style is generally considered unfashionable: "This doesn't meet Peng Feier's requirements either."

"You're still too young, and your impression of traditional Chinese style is too stereotypical." Traditional Chinese style isn't prevalent here, unlike on Earth. Before she transmigrated, traditional Chinese style was incredibly popular on Earth. The competition was fierce, almost unbearable. Moreover, there was a diverse range of singers, and a plethora of talented songwriters.

Knowing that her sister had a plan, Chen He felt relieved: "Sister, can you let me work for you?" She made a very cute pleading expression.

Shi Shi glared at her: "Broken up again?"

Shen He touched the tip of her nose, looking disheveled; this was a small gesture she always made when she felt guilty.

"This time we've run into gummy bears."

The two sisters are like two extremes. Shi Shi has only had one relationship before getting married. Shen He, on the other hand, doesn't remember any of her boyfriends.

Last month he was a 185cm tall, dark-skinned sports student; next month he'd transformed into a cold, aloof man straight out of a comic book. Just as she'd memorized his name, Shen He had changed again to a warm, approachable guy next door!

"You'll still mess things up? That shouldn't be the case." She knew Shen He well; although she loved to have fun, she was very careful about what she said. Plus, she had high emotional intelligence. Even though she changed men as quickly as she changed clothes, she'd never suffered any backlash. The fact that she'd come to her place... this person must be quite extraordinary...

"Who is this Mr. Sticky Stick? He can make you crash and burn. I'm so curious."

Enraged, Shen He threw the cushion in her arms at Shi Shi: "Don't even mention it! I've never been involved with men over 25. Older men are just so scheming and cunning. So annoying!"

26-year-old Shi Shi... ... seems hurt!

Shi Shi asked irritably, "So what if you're over 25? Are you discriminating against older people?!"

Shen He scratched his head anxiously: "It's not that, it's just that I feel a man's prime is before 25. Not only are they physically strong, but they also don't have as many scheming thoughts. It's just a relationship; if you don't love someone anymore, shouldn't you break up? Forcing yourself to stay together is just hurtful. I just didn't expect older men to be even more clingy!"

Shen He is a max-level Lolita fashion enthusiast. She's petite and adorable, with a pair of dimples on her round face. Who would have thought that such an innocent-looking face is actually a slut? Shi Shi looked at the oblivious and sleazy Shen He and didn't know what to say. She silently felt a chill for Mr. Sticky Sugar.

Shi Shi and Bing Lu exchanged for "Left Finger Pointing to the Moon" and "As Long As You're Here." "Left Finger Pointing to the Moon" was for Peng Feier; her high-pitched voice and long, resonant breath were perfect for the song. As for the period detective drama produced by Jiang Haichao, it reminded Shi Shi of the TV series "Young Justice Bao" she watched as a child. However, to determine if it was truly suitable, she would have to visit the set.

Hengdian

The five-hour flight made Shi Shi very uncomfortable. Fortunately, as soon as she exited the airport, she saw the crew members who had come to pick her up.

The staff member appeared calm on the outside, but inwardly she was in turmoil. Shi Shi was currently very popular, so of course she knew her! She never expected that Shi Shi would be chosen to write the theme song! She was very close to Shi Shi, yet she could see that her skin was flawless, without a single pore! The southern weather was hot and humid, and her face had two natural blushes, more beautiful than those created by makeup. She sat with Shi Shi in the back of the van. Although she exuded a faint sense of distance, she was relaxed. She lazily stretched out her legs, crossed them, and leaned back. She possessed a charming yet serene aura. It was contradictory, yet fatally attractive. She wore a bohemian-style dress. Black and white polka dots spread across her calves, adding a unique charm. The car was somewhat dark, and the dimmer the environment, the more delicate Shi Shi's legs appeared, like white porcelain. She was Jiang Haichao's assistant, and having worked with him for so long, she had seen her share of the world. But it was the first time she had ever seen legs like that.

There really are some people who can attract everyone's attention just by being there.

The place is called Hengdian because it's located in Hengdian Town. The entire Hengdian World Studios covers more than 50,000 acres and boasts over 100 Class A (film-grade) and Class B (television-grade) sound stages, with over 2,000 filming locations for period dramas, historical films, and contemporary movies. If Jiang Haichao hadn't sent his assistant to pick her up, she probably would have been searching for quite a while.

Upon seeing Shi Shi again, Jiang Haichao couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "What a beautiful girl! Now that she's free from the constraints of marriage, I wonder how high she can fly."

"Hello, Teacher Jiang."

"Don't mention it, are you tired? Would you like to take a rest?"

"Let's get to work first, I want to see the finished product."

Jiang Haichao's self-directed drama, "The Great Song Dynasty Detective," tells the story of a real historical official in his youth who, undaunted by powerful figures, solved cases with unparalleled skill. The series has already finished filming, and Jiang Haichao is currently doing final reshoots.

"Okay, let my assistant show you."

After discussing the style of the theme song with Jiang Haichao, Shi Shi went to watch the master tapes. The TV series was clearly made with care; it wasn't that the costumes and sets were particularly luxurious, but rather that the entire series had a very high-quality feel. The director's ingenuity was evident in the details. Jiang Haichao has been working behind the scenes for many years now. It seems he wanted to deliver a truly impressive performance with this TV series.