Chapter 727: Too Late to Regret

“I’ll send it to you on WeChat right away,” the recorder said.

There were two new WeChat messages on Shi Jin’s phone.

She looked down and saw that one of the companies the record producer had sent over was Heavenly Dragon. The contact was Manager Wang.

Isn’t that a coincidence?

She immediately added Manager Wang and told him to meet her at the hotel tonight.

After looking at WeChat, Manager Wang said in a low voice, “So it’s Shi Jin. No wonder the quality of this music is so high. Not bad.”

Zeng Guangzhi, who was sitting opposite him, immediately felt his heart skip a beat. “It’s Shi Jin? I remember that you guys have already considered people from her production team?”

“They’re just colleagues from the same production team as her. They don’t have much to do with her. She’s just an ordinary artiste in Yao Jiahong’s hands. These things don’t involve her,” Manager Wang said. “It’s better to talk to her personally about this music. I don’t believe she doesn’t want to make so much money.”

“There are so many singers and music. Why do we have to talk to her?” Zeng Guangzhi looked down on Shi Jin. She was just an entertainer. How capable could she be?

“Well, it can’t be helped. The head of the design department listened to that music and insisted on those two pieces. He even said that he could buy the fifteen seconds and play them on a loop. I don’t even know how that music has that much magic.”

***

In the evening, Shi Jin arranged to have dinner with Xiao Ming and Jian Liang in the hotel.

After everyone became familiar with each other, it was quite normal for them to eat together often.

Although Xiao Ming and Jian Liang were not as famous as Shi Jin, they were still generous and neither servile nor overbearing.

After the meal, Jian Liang rubbed her sore shoulders and said, “Why don’t we go for a massage? My treat.”

“Later,” Shi Jin said. “I have to meet a friend.”

“Shall we excuse ourselves, then?”

“No, just stay here,” Shi Jin said calmly and put the phone aside.

The table she’d chosen for dinner tonight was on the second floor by the window. From here, she could see down into the hotel lobby.

“While you’re at it, I’ll treat you all to another good show.”

Jian Liang and Xiao Ming did not know what the show was but when they saw Shi Jin smiling with a hint of sarcasm, they could not help looking down with interest.

Yao Jiahong was sitting on the sofa on the first floor. No one knew when he’d arrived.

Jian Liang eyed his position curiously.

A moment later, a short, fat, middle-aged man arrived in front of Yao Jiahong.

“That’s Manager Wang from the publicity department of Heavenly Dragon. He wants to discuss something important with me tonight,” Shi Jin said.

“Aren’t you going to see him, then?” Jian Liang asked.

“Have you forgotten how he treated us last time?” Shi Jin asked with a smile.

Jian Liang instantly remembered. She stopped talking and concentrated on looking downstairs.

When Manager Wang saw Yao Jiahong, he extended his hand and said, “Mr. Yao, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

“Hello, Manager Wang.” Yao Jiahong shook his hand lightly.

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“I’m looking for Shi Jin today because I have something to discuss with her.” Manager Wang looked around. “I wonder if Shi Jin is around?”

“Oh, Shi Jin is seeing an important guest. You may not see her tonight.”

These words were exactly the same as what the young lady at the front desk had said.

Manager Wang immediately understood that they had encountered a tricky situation tonight.

He smiled apologetically. “Mr. Yao, I’m really sorry about last time. I didn’t expect it to be like that. I was under orders from above. It wasn’t easy to disobey.”

Yao Jiahong had already asked around. It was entirely his personal decision to endorse Zeng Guangzhi’s artist. It had nothing to do with anyone else. This kind of lie could only fool others.

‘Really?’ Yao Jiahong stared down at him.

“It’s true. My position looks glamorous, but I actually have a lot to worry about,” Manager Wang said. “Look, isn’t it the same this time? The higher-ups want to use Shi Jin’s songs, so I have to meet with you guys.”

“Oh,” Yao Jiahong replied indifferently. “Then wait here if you want. I still have something to do, so I won’t accompany you, Manager Wang.”

Manager Wang felt that it was a good thing that Yao Jiahong could leave. This way, he could convince Shi Jin.

He watched Yao Jiahong leave and sat there waiting for Shi Jin.

Although Jian Liang and Xiao Ming did not know what had happened, they understood that Manager Wang was in this state because he needed Shi Jin’s help.

The tables had turned too quickly.

Seeing Manager Wang sitting on the sofa, wiping his sweat and having to wait patiently, Jian Liang said in amusement, “It can be seen that one really can’t do anything wrong. Otherwise, one will suffer retribution sooner or later.”

“Yeah,” Shi Jin said, standing up. “Let’s go get a massage.”

The three of them stood up and walked towards the hotel’s massage room.

There were many scenes requiring hanging from wires in this historical movie. It was very difficult for everyone after filming, so it was normal for them to be massaged.

Shi Jin and Jian Liang had just leaned down for a moment when Shi Jin’s phone rang on the table and a call came in.

She glanced at it. It was Manager Wang.

She could imagine him panicking like ants on a hot pan, but she didn’t answer. She just let the phone ring.

Jian Liang smiled tightly. “Isn’t that what he just did to us? How satisfying!”

Outside the door, Manager Wang did not dare to leave without having spoken to Shi Jin. He had no choice but to stay there.

The company was also calling him constantly to rush him. “I don’t care who the composer is for that piece of music. You have to get it as soon as possible. We’re going to use it in the game.”

“Yes, I understand.” Manager Wang’s forehead was covered in sweat.

He was really in a dilemma now. He regretted his previous actions very much.

If he hadn’t promised Yao Jiahong and gone back on his word at the last minute, he would have gotten this piece of music by now. Perhaps Shi Jin would even give him a discount.

However, it was too late for him to regret it now. The contract with Zeng Guangzhi had already been signed, and Lu Feng and Fan Yueqi’s advertisement shoot had also been put on the agenda.

Thinking back to the video of Jian Liang and Xiao Ming, Manager Wang was filled with regret.

***

Shi Jin and Jian Liang finished their massage and walked out to join Xiao Ming in the men’s room.

The three of them took the elevator directly to the underground parking lot.

Shi Jin’s phone already had countless calls from Manager Wang, but she did not answer any of them.

***

Manager Wang waited until midnight before leaving.

He had no choice, but to contact Shi Jin the next day.

Shi Jin did not reply to him again.

Meanwhile, Shi Jin contacted the publicity department for the second game recommended by the record producer.