Chapter 56: Jing Tian Requests a Song and Returns to North America

"So, Brother Wei Jin, what do you think about me applying to the Beijing Film Academy?"

Jing Tian looked at Wei Jin with some anticipation. Today, Da Tiantian was wearing a pink dress, her medium-length hair neatly combed back, with two small strands parted from her neck. With bright eyes and white teeth, her delicate face was full of collagen, making her look exceptionally youthful and beautiful.

Since meeting at their uncle's house during the Spring Festival, the two had kept in touch by phone and occasionally met up for a meal in Beijing.

Wei Jin knew that this young lady had already dropped out of the Beijing Dance Academy. However, in terms of singing and acting, she had been following Wei Jin's advice and hiring teachers to instruct her at home. On this point, Wei Jin felt quite gratified; after all, being trusted by someone is a high level of spiritual satisfaction.

"It's quite good. You are still young, so learning more things will always come in handy. Study hard; the standard at the Beijing Film Academy is not low."

Wei Jin truly thought it was good. After all, Jing Tian was too immature right now. Even if she really spent a large amount of resources, without acting skills to support her, it would be hard for her to stand out, and she would instead be mocked by the masses.

"During this period, don't let go of your music either. At your age, it is actually easier to build popularity through songs."

"Mm-hmm, the company has the same plan, it's just..."

Speaking of this, the young lady stopped mid-sentence, looking as if she were a bit embarrassed.

"What's wrong? Do you want to ask me for a song? My songs aren't given out just like that."

Wei Jin understood in his heart, but he teased the young lady with his words.

It was already mid-September. The song he gave to Liu Yifei had already been recorded and released with the help of Sony.

Once this song, "Warm," was released, it received widespread acclaim, especially when paired with Liu Yifei's pure appearance, giving people a feeling of falling in love.

It also solidified Wei Jin's status as a Gold Medal Producer. After all, he had already written songs in several different styles. For a time, many famous domestic singers came to him one after another to request songs, and some even boldly claimed that he could name any price.

The theme song for "Painted Skin," "Painted Heart," was ultimately given to Zhang Jingying, making this newly debuted talent show third-place winner exclaim how lucky she was. This was, after all, a song by Wei Jin.

"Brother Wei Jin, that... if it's not convenient for you, then forget it. I know my singing skills aren't good either..."

Jing Tian's face flushed red as she said this nervously, her voice becoming smaller and smaller toward the end, almost inaudible.

"Alright, alright, I'm just teasing you. I'm very busy lately. Can we wait until I get back from North America?"

Seeing that the young lady was about to bury her head under the table, Wei Jin hurriedly spoke to comfort her.

"You don't want me to ruin your reputation? You agreed?"

Jing Tian had initially been buried in self-reproach for being awkward and rude, but after realizing what he said, she immediately raised her head, her face full of surprise.

Watching the smile on Jing Tian's face, the corners of Wei Jin's mouth lifted slightly, and he stared straight at the young lady.

"..."

Jing Tian's small face turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye, which, paired with her large eyes, was indescribably cute.

"Haha, you are really too cute. I just couldn't help but want to tease you."

Wei Jin found that teasing the young lady was truly fun; it was simply a stress-relief tool and a source of happiness.

"Brother Wei Jin, how could you be like this? I'm going to tell Uncle Wei that you're bullying me."

The young lady threatened him, looking a bit puffed up with anger.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. When I get back from North America, I'll give you a song, okay? You're not allowed to be angry anymore."

Wei Jin didn't believe Jing Tian would actually go and tell on him; she wasn't a child anymore.

"Then you can't lie to me. I will attend my classes properly during this time, and I definitely won't embarrass you." When talking about serious matters, the young lady was especially earnest.

Afterward, the two chatted for a long time. It was mostly Jing Tian asking questions; she seemed particularly interested in gossip within the industry, which made Wei Jin sigh—could this be the nature of women? "Tian Tian, if you want to be famous, I actually have a very simple method."

At the moment of parting, Wei Jin couldn't help but want to tease the young lady again.

"Really? What method?"

Jing Tian was truly innocent; she was too easy to trust people.

"Like this, give me your hand."

Wei Jin pulled the young lady's hand and continued to bluff, "We'll walk around the entrance of a few newspaper offices holding hands, and you'll definitely be famous by tomorrow."

"Why? Can I be famous just like that?"

The young lady was full of question marks, finding it unbelievable. Was it that simple? "Tomorrow, the media will report the news that you are my girlfriend, and then everyone will come to dig up your information and identity. Wouldn't that make you famous? I'm leaving now, haha."

"Brother Wei Jin, you're doing it again. I'm really not going to talk to you anymore..."

Wei Jin ran off in a flash, leaving the young lady alone, feeling a bit shy and annoyed, her heart in a flutter.

After a long journey, Wei Jin arrived in North America once again, with a few small notes stuffed into his pocket by flight attendants.

"Boss, long time no see."

The one who came to pick him up this time was William, who had changed from his previous elite attire to denim, and his body, which was only slightly chubby before, had become even more rounded.

"William, what kind of hormones have you been eating lately? How did you get so fat? It hasn't even been half a year."

Wei Jin found it a bit strange; he wondered if it was because the benefits he provided were too good.

"Oh, Boss, ever since I started working for you, I feel like I've never been this relaxed."

Getting into the car, William began to report on his work, including purchasing the copyrights to the few best-selling books Wei Jin specified, registering scripts, and how many stocks he had bought. "By the way, Boss, are you going to Summit Entertainment first, or Digital Domain?"

Both companies were in California and not far from each other, which was why William asked.

"Let's go to Digital Domain first."

"Dead Silence" was scheduled for release on September 16th. Coincidentally, there were four horror films being released in September: Lionsgate's "Saw II," Warner's "Corpse Bride," Screen Gems' "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." The media also dubbed September 2005 as the North American horror movie month. For a time, everyone was guessing which one was the most terrifying film of the season.

Arriving at Digital Domain, he met the company founder, Scott Ross. This middle-aged white man, nearly fifty, looked exhausted; it seemed the operation of the special effects company was truly not optimistic.

After the two exchanged a few pleasantries, Wei Jin proposed the request to take a tour. For the needs of a big client, Ross naturally agreed immediately and then accompanied Wei Jin to tour some of the company's latest equipment, explaining some special effects production methods and application ranges. It must be said, it really broadened Wei Jin's horizons.

Wei Jin also saw the team sent by the company to study. The leader in charge, Wang Ke, told Wei Jin that the special effects production for "Painted Skin" was going very smoothly and was estimated to be completed before November. By then, they would also bring back a batch of authorized second-hand equipment and abridged software to China, and they could officially set up the special effects company.

Wei Jin was very satisfied with this. In the future, the company would develop more and more special effects projects. Instead of bringing them to North America to let foreigners make money, it was better to cultivate his own team and keep the funds and technology in the country.

As for acquiring Digital Domain, Wei Jin never had such thoughts; at most, he would buy a stake to achieve his goal of transferring technology.

After understanding the progress of the "Painted Skin" project, Wei Jin had no need to continue staying there, so he and William rushed to Summit Entertainment, where a group of executives was already waiting for him. A newbie author writing a book for the first time, kneeling and begging for collections, follows, reading, and recommendations. Thank you all. A newbie author writing a book for the first time, kneeling and begging for collections, follows, reading, and recommendations. Thank you all.

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