Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

The cabin door opened, and Tian Xiwei followed Jiang Yang out of the cabin.

A warm, humid breeze swept over me.

The unique dampness of the South.

It was much drier and hotter than the foggy weather in Tongliang.

The airport terminal was spacious and bright. The two of them dragged their simple suitcases and had just stepped out of the airport exit when they saw staff members holding up signs for Youxuepai not far away.

The other party was wearing the uniform of Youxuepai.

Wearing a blue shirt and black trousers, with a sharp demeanor and a warm smile, he quickly approached, speaking politely.
"Teacher Jiang Yang, Teacher Tian Xiwei, welcome to Shenzhen. I'm here from the headquarters of Youxuepai to pick you up. The headquarters is in Futian District, about 40 minutes away. I'll take you there."

"Okay, thank you."

I got into a waiting van, and the car smoothly drove away from the airport towards Futian District.

Tian Xiwei sat in the car, still somewhat reserved, her hands neatly placed on her knees, her back straight, her posture upright, her gaze fixed on the car window, without looking around casually.

Jiang Yang, who was standing next to her, turned to the side, leaned closer to her, and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "My old man isn't in the car."

Tian Xi turned her head and glanced at him, replying, "Nonsense, your old man dropped us off at the airport and left. You don't need to tell me."

Jiang Yang leaned closer: "Now you can kiss me if you want."

Upon hearing this, Tian Xi was slightly taken aback.

She glanced at Jiang Yang's lips subconsciously, and a flutter rose in her heart; she really did want to kiss him.

Then, he cautiously scanned the inside of the car.

The driver was sitting in the front passenger seat, and two young female assistants were sitting in the back seat.

The two were quietly looking ahead, occasionally exchanging a few words about work in hushed tones, and neither of them noticed them.

Tian Xi glared at Jiang Yang with slight annoyance and said in a low voice, "Get lost!"

She knew Jiang Yang was just teasing her on purpose.

I could tell she was nervous.

Jiang Yang added, "I gave you a chance, but you were useless."

"Get out of here!" Tian Xiwei said impatiently, whispering, "After I'm done with this, I'll go to the hotel tonight and kill you, you son of a bitch."

Suddenly I understood why my mom always swore.

Sometimes, swearing can really help vent emotions. The annoyance I felt from being teased by Jiang Yang just now dissipated as soon as I said it.

But her voice was still a little too loud.
He noticed that both of his female assistants in the car turned to look at him.

Tian Xi forced out a gentle yet awkward smile.

Gradually, the tension dissipated, and I relaxed a bit.

Arrive at the headquarters building of Youxuepai.

The lobby is spacious and bright, with a simple yet elegant decor and clean, tidy walls. On one side, a display wall showcases various Youxuepai products.

From learning machines to dictionary pens, everything is available, and posters of past excellent advertising cases are displayed prominently next to them.

Tian Xi didn't look around, her gaze was gentle, and she followed Jiang Yang's steps. She was still a little reserved, but she was no longer as nervous as when she first got on the bus.

The brand representative, who had been waiting in the lobby, immediately greeted the two upon seeing them, his face full of warm smiles. He quickly stepped forward to say, "Teacher Jiang Yang, Teacher Tian Xiwei, thank you for your hard work. Do you remember me? We met before when we were shooting an advertisement in Tongliang."

Jiang Yang smiled and recognized the other person: "Brother Lin, I remember you."

I remember it.

The other party was part of the Youxuepai filming team, and his name is Lin Hongxu.

"Yes, yes, it's me!" Lin Hongxu waved his hand with a smile, his tone humble: "Teacher Jiang Yang, you're too kind. Just call me Xiao Lin, no need to call me Brother Lin."

The two exchanged a few more polite words, inquiring about each other's recent situations and the hardships of their journey.

Tian Xiwei stood quietly to the side, watching Jiang Yang and Lin Hongxu exchange polite greetings.

Big companies are all like this, especially those in reception and liaison roles; there's always a lot of polite talk before going through the formalities.

She could understand; it was a matter of politeness, and large companies valued appearances.

This not only shows that we value them, but also quickly builds rapport and avoids awkwardness when we first meet. After all, we're not very familiar with each other yet, so chatting about our recent situations and exchanging pleasantries first will make the subsequent work proceed more smoothly.

Just like when you go to a family gathering or to an unfamiliar place to do business, the other party will always ask if you are tired from the journey and how you are doing lately.

Amidst the polite greetings, Tian Xiwei quietly adjusted her demeanor.

She listened quietly, not interrupting, and occasionally nodded gently when Jiang Yang looked at her.

Without further ado, Lin Hongxu got straight to the point, his tone earnest: "Both of you have had a long journey. How about we go take a look at the post-production process now, familiarize ourselves with the process, and then go to the recording studio to complete the dubbing? What do you think?"

“Okay, I’ll do whatever you say,” Jiang Yang said. Tian Xiwei nodded in agreement, her initial unease fading considerably.

I want to see what the footage they shot before looks like when it's edited together.

Following Lin Hongxu, the two first arrived at the post-production workshop.

The workshop was quiet, with the clear, intermittent tapping of keyboards.

Each computer was occupied by dedicated post-production staff, their eyes glued to the screen, fingers flying across the keyboard, their expressions serious, seemingly oblivious to the noise around them.

Tian Xiwei maintained her dignified demeanor and listened attentively to the introduction.

Lin Hongxu pointed to the editors who were busy not far away, slowed his pace, and introduced them in a low voice: "That is our main editor, who is doing fine-tuning of our advertisement. The rough cut has been completed. Now the main task is to optimize the rhythm of the shots and adjust the color tone of the picture to make the overall effect more in line with the atmosphere of campus youth."

Hearing the noise beside him, the editor looked up, saw Jiang Yang and Tian Xiwei, and smiled.

Stopping his work, he took the initiative to pull up the rough cut of the advertisement and said to the two of them, "Teacher Jiang Yang, Teacher Tian Xiwei, look, this is the initial cut. It's not complete yet. The main goal is to highlight the realism of the campus scene and the product's functions. We'll need to add voice-over, background music, and product subtitles later to make it a complete film."

On the screen, the video played slowly.

The two, dressed in clean school uniforms, exchanged a knowing glance while studying in the classroom, their eyes filled with youthful innocence and tenderness.

The serious look on his face when discussing topics in the library, his brows slightly furrowed, his gaze focused.

There are also heartwarming scenes of teaching math classes with students.

Everyone sat together, chatting and laughing. Although the picture hadn't been color-corrected yet, Tian Xiwei could already feel the youthful energy emanating from it, which warmed her heart.

She turned to look at Jiang Yang: "Beautiful, beautiful."

Jiang Yang nodded.

I didn't chat much with Tian Xiwei; I was busy with important business.

Bringing them here isn't just about them coming to look around or going through the motions; we need their feedback.

He is both the protagonist of this advertisement and the spokesperson for Youxuepai.

Having personally participated in the filming of every shot, I know best my own state during filming and the feeling I wanted to convey, the rhythm of the shots, and the angles of close-ups.

Therefore, his opinions can make the footage more in line with the original intention of the shoot and match his image on camera.

As the spokesperson for Youxuepai, I bear the responsibility of conveying the brand image.

Does the product close-up highlight the brand? Does the overall advertising atmosphere align with the brand positioning?

"The editing is excellent, the pacing is smooth, and the shots are high-quality." His gaze fell on the screen, and he turned to the editor and said, "There's just one small detail. When Xiwei and I are discussing the problem in the library, the camera could be zoomed in a bit more to highlight the screen of the Youxuepai learning machine. This would better showcase the product's features."

The editor immediately took out his notebook, wrote down Jiang Yang's suggestions for improvement, and replied with a smile, "Okay, Mr. Jiang Yang, I'll adjust it right away. When grading the colors later, I'll also focus on optimizing the close-up shots of the product."

The staff member in charge of color grading also came over and respectfully asked for their opinions: "Teachers, regarding the color tone of the image, we plan to adjust it to be more refreshing and clean, to fit the youthful atmosphere of the campus, which is also more in line with the product's positioning. Do you think that's okay?"

Tian Xi shook her head slightly: "Ask Jiang Yang. I don't know anything about this. I only know how to act and dance, but my boss does."

Jiang Yang smiled and said, "Yes, this color scheme is very suitable. Let's proceed according to your plan."

After learning about the rough cut and color grading process, Lin Hongxu led the two to the sound effects production area.

The staff in the sound effects section are focused on selecting suitable background music.

Upon seeing the two approach, he immediately paused the music, stood up, and greeted them warmly: "Hello, teachers. We have selected a few gentle, youthful instrumental pieces that fit the campus atmosphere of the advertisement. You can listen to them and see which one is more suitable, and then we will make adjustments."

The staff member spoke while playing background music in turn.

One after another, gentle melodies slowly began to play.

Fresh and bright, full of youthful energy.

Gentle and soothing, full of healing vibes.

Tian Xi listened attentively, nodding occasionally. She pointed to two pieces of music and said softly, "I think this refreshing and cheerful one is quite good, it has a lot of youthful energy on campus. And this gentle one is also very fitting for the scene in our advertisement where we are studying and discussing problems. I am quite satisfied with both."

Sound effects supervisor Sister Li immediately smiled: "Teacher Tian has a good eye. These two songs are the most suitable ones that we selected. They have different styles, one is energetic and the other is gentle. Both can be used in advertising shots."

Jiang Yang frowned, shook his head, and said seriously, "No, neither of these two is suitable."

Sister Li's smile froze for a moment: "Teacher Jiang Yang, what do you think is inappropriate? We can adjust the volume or edit the clips to fit it."

Jiang Yang pointed to the first refreshing and upbeat song and explained, "This song is too whimsical and too fast-paced. Our advertisement is about a campus exam preparation scene, emphasizing gentle companionship and efficient learning. This song is too noisy and overshadows the atmosphere of studying. It doesn't fit the feeling of youth preparing for exams and instead seems restless."

Then, he pointed to the gentle and soothing music that Tian Xiwei was satisfied with: "Although this song is gentle, it is too dull and lacks vitality. It cannot bring out the positive feeling of the Youxuepai learning machine helping with exam preparation. It is soft and weak throughout, and the audience will not remember it. It also cannot reflect the practicality of the product and will not achieve the promotional effect."

Sister Li frowned and then brought out two more backup songs: "Teacher Jiang Yang, would you like to take a look at these two? One is more upbeat, and the other is more healing. They were both carefully selected by us."

Jiang Yang listened carefully once, then shook his head again: "It still won't work. Either it's too deliberate, or it's out of sync with the product's tone."

Jiang Yang tried several more songs, but he was still not satisfied.

Sister Li and her assistant exchanged a glance.

Quietly take a few steps back.

They spoke in hushed tones and spoke privately.

Assistant Xiao Zhou looked helpless and muttered under her breath, "This won't do, that won't do, what's there to be picky about?"

"Keep your voice down, don't let Jiang Yang hear you."

"The main problem is that we've already selected over a dozen songs. Is Jiang Yang acting like a big shot?"

Sister Li sighed and whispered in his ear, "It's really a waste of time. He's not a professional sound effects or music producer, yet he's so serious. He's just here to take a look, go through the motions, and offer some insignificant suggestions. Which other spokesperson is as meticulous as him? He gets so much endorsement fee and still points fingers. We're in a hurry. If this drags on, the dubbing will be delayed."

no way.

Jiang Yang is the spokesperson, and the leaders value him highly.

There were some things she couldn't say directly to Jiang Yang, so she decided to target Tian Xiwei instead.

A moment later, Xiao Zhou stepped forward, forcing a smile, and looked at Tian Xiwei, saying in a tactful tone, "Teacher Tian Xiwei, you see, we're also quite pressed for time. We need to rush to the recording studio to dub and finish the commercial as soon as possible so that Teacher Jiang Yang can get the full endorsement fee and you can get your payment smoothly. Could you persuade Teacher Jiang Yang to just choose a suitable song, and we can adjust it later?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Xi was slightly taken aback.

He subconsciously glanced at Jiang Yang beside him first.

He was frowning, his gaze fixed intently on the screen of the audio equipment.

They were clearly still focused on finding the right background music and hadn't paid attention to the conversation on this side.

Then, she turned to look at the staff around her.

The sound effects supervisor, Sister Li, the sound effects assistant, Xiao Zhou, and Brother Wang, who was in charge of post-production coordination, all stopped what they were doing and their eyes fell on her.

His eyes were full of anticipation.

Sister Li was still clutching the instruction manual for the sound equipment in her hand, leaning slightly forward, her expression anxious.

Xiao Zhou stood next to Sister Li, his hands clasped in front of him, his eyes full of pleading, hoping that she would nod in agreement.

Wang Ge leaned against the equipment beside him, his gaze shifting back and forth between her and Jiang Yang, his face full of anxiety. After all, time was tight, and every minute wasted would add to the pressure of rushing to finish the dubbing work.

Tian Xi could sense that everyone was pinning their hopes on her to persuade Jiang Yang.

Tian Xi shook her head slightly, her tone gentle yet firm: "I'm sorry, I don't understand music and can't advise him, but I trust my boss. He's definitely not giving random instructions or being deliberately nitpicky. Since he's giving his opinion, he must have his own considerations. Give him some more time, don't disturb him, and let him think about it some more."

"What if Jiang Yang is wrong?"

"Will not."

"I mean, what if, Teacher Tian, ​​is it possible that Jiang Yang doesn't actually understand..."

Upon hearing this...

Tian Xiwei's patience was almost exhausted: "What do you mean by 'what if'? Even if Jiang Yang is wrong, I'll listen to him. I'm Jiang Yang's man, understand?"

"Sorry, sorry."

Xiao Zhou reluctantly retreated.

Li Jie and Brother Wang, who was in charge of post-production coordination, whispered to each other, "Look, one of them is acting like a big shot, and he's brought along a stubborn guy. We can't get this job done. We won't even be able to make it in time."

The sound was a bit louder, and it vaguely reached Jiang Yang's ears.

Jiang Yang didn't pay any attention.

He frowned and pondered for a few seconds, then suddenly raised his head and said to everyone, "When it comes to creation, there will always be times when opinions differ, which is normal. How about this, I'll write a song for our commercial, and you can listen to it and see if you can use it."

These words were spoken.

calm down.

Sister Li was the first to react: "Really? Teacher Jiang Yang, you...you're going to compose the song yourself?"

Everyone has heard the songs composed by Jiang Yang.

While its quality isn't top-notch, its popularity is undeniable.

Wang, who was in charge of post-production coordination, nodded in agreement: "Yes, Teacher Jiang Yang, this is too unexpected. Are you really going to create something on the spot?"

Jiang Yang smiled and said calmly, "Give it a try and see if it fits the theme of exam preparation on campus. Most importantly, it has to match the product tone of Youxuepai."

Lin Hongxu stood silently to the side the whole time, without saying a word.

He could clearly see that Jiang Yang and the staff in the sound effects production area disagreed.

He knew in his heart that this was normal.

There is no standard answer to creation. Everyone has different ideas. As long as there is no argument and the work progress is not affected, there is no need for him to step forward to mediate.

Just like Jiang Yang said, when it comes to creation, there are always many different ideas.

Disagreements are necessary to refine and improve a work.

I had already inquired about it before. Jiang Yang is very talented in songwriting. He can not only sing, but also write songs. This was also the idea of ​​Zhang Tao, the marketing director of Youxuepai.

He was specially arranged to bring Jiang Yang over to offer his opinions; it wasn't just a formality.

The main goal is for Jiang Yang to leverage his strengths, offer valuable ideas, and create a higher-quality advertisement that not only aligns with the youthful spirit but also effectively promotes the product.

Jiang Yang's offer to compose a song for the advertisement on the spot was completely beyond his expectations.

There are quite a few issues involved.

The most crucial element is money.

That is, copyright fees.

The advertisement will be widely distributed, and the song's copyright will be needed for various media, including television, short videos, and offline poster background music.

Without clear copyright authorization, copyright disputes can easily arise later.

Therefore, copyright matters must be confirmed clearly in advance, and there can be no carelessness.

"Teacher Jiang Yang, do you own the copyright to this song?"

"Yes, it's in my possession. It's a song I adapted from a Japanese song. I've got the copyright, and I can show you the contract later."

"So, regarding the copyright fees... do we need to pay extra?"

Jiang Yang waved his hand and said seriously, "No need, it's free. I'm the spokesperson for Youxuepai, and you've given me so much endorsement fee, so I should do a good job with the advertisement. Consider this song as my extra investment. As long as it makes the advertisement more effective, it's fine."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the staff present fell silent.

Sister Li, Xiao Zhou, and Brother Wang, who had been whispering amongst themselves about Jiang Yang's diva-like behavior, lowered their heads slightly.

He didn't say much.

I just misunderstood him, thinking he was being picky and arrogant. I didn't expect him to genuinely want to make the advertisement a success and even be willing to create songs for free.

Regardless of whether it fits or not, or what the quality is like.

It's clear that Jiang Yang came prepared and genuinely wanted to help.

Sister Li quickly stepped forward: "Teacher Jiang Yang, I'm so sorry, we misunderstood you just now, please don't take it to heart. We don't have a piano in our sound effects area, but we do have an electronic keyboard!"

Done.

She doesn't need to get up.

He quickly pulled Xiao Zhou to get the electronic keyboard, and Brother Wang also hurriedly cleared a space, set up the electronic keyboard, and adjusted the tone.

Seeing this, Lin Hongxu felt relieved.

Getting a free original song that fits the advertisement, and one written by Jiang Yang, is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise.

He didn't dare to delay, so he immediately took out his phone, walked quickly to the corner of the sound effects production area, and dialed the number of Zhang Tao, the marketing director of Youxuepai.

As soon as the call connected, Zhang Tao asked, "Have you connected with Jiang Yang and Tian Xiwei yet?"

"Received, Mr. Zhang."

"Treat them well, and don't be careless with the voice acting."

"Mr. Zhang, something unexpected has happened in Jiangyang. We're in the sound effects area right now," Lin Hongxu said urgently.

"What's wrong? Tell me slowly. Is there a problem with Teacher Jiang Yang and Teacher Tian Xiwei, or are there issues with post-production?"

He led the team on the previous trip to Chongqing.

After signing Jiang Yang, I came back to get busy with other things.

He has always attached great importance to this advertisement. After all, Jiang Yang is a key spokesperson signed by the company, and this advertisement is directly related to the promotion of Youxuepai in the campus market. There is no room for error.

"It's not a problem, it's a good thing!"

Lin Hongxu quickly said, his voice trembling with excitement: "President Zhang, just now, Mr. Jiang Yang and the sound effects team had a disagreement when selecting background music. Mr. Jiang Yang felt that the music we selected did not fit the tone of the advertisement, and he offered to create an original song for the advertisement on the spot. Moreover, he said that he would license the song to us for free, without having to pay any copyright fees!"

"Free license?!" Zhang Tao on the other end of the phone immediately raised his voice.

"Absolutely true, Mr. Zhang!"

Lin Hongxu quickly confirmed: "Teacher Jiang Yang has already started preparing. Our sound effects team has prepared an electronic keyboard for him. He has just had a preliminary idea and it looks like he will be able to finish the composition soon. Moreover, the style of the song is completely in line with the theme of campus exam preparation and is highly consistent with the tone of our product."

Zhang Tao's tone instantly became serious and excited: "Okay, okay! Hongxu, you cooperate well with Teacher Jiang Yang. I'll bring people over right away to thank him in person. You keep things calm and don't disturb Teacher Jiang Yang's creation."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Hongxu let out a long sigh of relief.

My previous concerns have completely disappeared.

He quickly returned to the scene, quietly signaling the staff to keep quiet and wait patiently for Jiang Yang to create, while also silently awaiting the arrival of General Manager Zhang.

A moment later, footsteps came from the corridor, and Zhang Tao led three people quickly into the sound effects production area.

Behind him followed the brand manager, who was in charge of overall advertising coordination; a legal specialist, who was responsible for confirming the song's copyright authorization; and a copywriting director, who was responsible for further adapting the song to the advertising copy and camera angles.

The group looked eager and curious, and walked very quietly, afraid of disturbing Jiang Yang who was creating.

"Signing Jiang Yang as our spokesperson is a great deal. Several of his songs are widely popular, and since it's an original song perfectly suited for advertising, the subsequent advertising campaign is likely to boost product popularity. It's even better than spending money to hire professional musicians to create music!"

Zhang Tao did not disturb Jiang Yang.

Instruct the brand manager to proactively contact Mr. Jiang Yang regarding copyright licensing in a short time, draft a simple licensing agreement, and ensure that there will be no copyright disputes in the future.

The advertising coordinator needs to carefully listen to the melody and lyrics of the song, and then work with the sound effects team to perfectly match the song with the advertising shots and voice-over.

There's also a planning manager who coordinates subsequent promotional matters, highlighting the original song after the advertisement is completed to maximize its promotional impact.

Jiang Yang's gaze fell on the advertisement on the screen, his brows furrowing slightly.

After a few seconds of contemplation, he turned his head and looked at Tian Xiwei with tender eyes.

Tian Xiwei met his gaze, immediately smiled, moved closer to him, and urged him in a low voice with a Chongqing accent, "Hurry up, hurry up, I'm listening! Director Zhang has brought his people over, sing quickly and slap them in the face. They just said you were acting like a big shot, which really annoyed me!"

"Xiwei, this song is one I wrote for you," Jiang Yang gently interrupted her urging.

Tian Xiwei's urging stopped.

Before they could react, Jiang Yang continued, "What Chaoyue has, Haochun has, you should have too."

Upon hearing this...

Tian Xiwei was stunned for a moment.

A look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

I never imagined that this song was written by Jiang Yang specifically for her, and I never expected him to say something like that.

My heart warmed.

But now is not the time to talk much.

So many people are waiting.

Suddenly, I had the urge to beat Jiang Yang up!
Seriously, when we arrived in the Youxuepai minivan, they said I could kiss her. Did she dare to?!

With so many people watching, Jiang Yang only told her now that this song was written for her, and she had to suppress her emotions!

It's really upsetting.

"Okay, okay, sing it now, sing it well."

As she spoke, she quickly turned around, wiped her eyes, and carefully helped Jiang Yang set up the microphone.

Adjusting it to a suitable height, she gently patted the keyboard, leaned closer to him, and asked with expectant eyes, "Jiang Yang, what's the name of this song?"

Looking at the light in her eyes, Jiang Yang said softly, "It's called 'The Wind Rises'."

"Is the wind picking up? Why is it called that?"

Tian Xiwei didn't understand the meaning of the song title, so she didn't ask any more questions. She obediently stood aside, put her hands behind her back, and kept her eyes fixed on Jiang Yang.

No matter what the name is, as long as it's something Jiang Yang created for her, it's bound to sound great.

Jiang Yang's fingertips rested on the electronic keyboard keys, beginning with a gentle single note, the rhythm soothing and lingering, like a gentle breeze caressing the heart. Then...

The right hand plays continuous chords, while the left hand provides a low and gentle accompaniment, with the melody building up layer by layer.

The tone is clean and clear.

Tian Xi listened attentively.

Those fleeting moments hidden in time seem to slowly emerge in the melody, making people unconsciously calm down and recall the days when they walked side by side.

As the prelude slowed, Jiang Yang's voice gently rang out: "Along this journey, I've stopped and started, following the traces of the boy's drifting life. Just before stepping out of the station, I hesitated for a moment..."

Tian Xi looked at Jiang Yang.

With a faint smile on her face, she saw the scene of her first meeting with Jiang Yang.

In that alley in Tongliang, she was bullied by those girls from the sports team. When Jiang Yang appeared, she mustered up her courage and slapped him back hard.

From that day on, whenever people from those sports teams saw her, they would obediently walk around her.

From that day on, she made up her mind to follow Jiang Yang and go in his footsteps.

Jiang Yang continued playing.

Increased pressure on the fingertips.

The melody remains soothing: "I can't help but laugh at this trepidation of returning home, it's still unavoidable, and the sky in the foggy city is still so warm, the wind brings back memories..."

I went to Beiping back then.

As she exited the station, she saw Yang Chaoyue, dressed in a neat short haircut and looking dashing. Jiang Yang had arranged for her to be picked up.

Her eyes were filled with fear, and she was at a loss for what to do.

She followed Yang Chaoyue to the set of "A Little Reunion" to find Jiang Yang. She knew nothing and could do nothing. She was ordered around on set like an insignificant lackey.

The awkwardness and unease, the fear of the unknown, are still vivid in my mind now.

The melody gradually rises.

The piano keys moved faster.

His voice became high-pitched and powerful, yet still gentle.

Every word was sung with strength and deep emotion: "When I first came to know this world, I lingered over everything. Looking at the horizon as if it were right in front of me, I was willing to go through fire and water to experience it. Now that I have walked through this world, I linger over everything, and I have seen different sides of the years."

"Your smile came unexpectedly." Upon hearing this, Tian Xiwei quietly raised her hand to wipe the moisture from the corner of her eyes, gazing intently at Jiang Yang with a faint smile on her face.

It's so beautiful.

Jiang Yang is usually cheeky and lazy, even dozing off as soon as he gets on the plane, but now, when he sings this song he wrote for her, he looks really good.

At that time, by the river in Tongliang, Jiangyang's car headlights shone on her.

She mustered her courage and danced for Jiang Yang, her heart filled with joy. She secretly liked him and wanted to kiss him, but Jiang Yang gently pressed her cheek, preventing her from doing so.

The tender flutter of first love, the cautious crush—thinking back on it now still warms my heart.

Jiang Yang took her to Xu Xiaoou's place for an audition, and she successfully landed the role in "Fighter of the Destiny".

After getting to know Gulnazar and Meng Ziyi, I gradually built my own career.

When she received her first paycheck, she was overjoyed. She bought her father a brand-name belt, her mother skincare products, and her younger sister a Disney backpack.

Finally, I have the ability to improve my family's life and fulfill my younger sister's dream of learning to dance.

There were also those times behind the Tongliang Library, when she first saw Jiang Yang and Zhang Ruonan video chatting, and she foolishly gave Zhang Ruonan dance instructions.

Later, she sat on Jiang Yang's shoulders and carved on a tree: "The mountain has trees, but the trees have no branches."

These are the words I wanted to say to Jiang Yang, hidden deep in my heart.

Not long ago, she returned to the back hill of the library in her hometown, where she and Jiang Yang kissed.

Jiang Yang gently stroked her back; that feeling of excitement and shyness is still unforgettable.

Unfortunately, she wasn't very good at kissing yet, but that was okay. She would get better little by little, just like Jiang Yang was leading her, step by step, further and further, and better and better.

She had overheard the whispers of the staff in the sound effects area earlier.

They say Jiang Yang is acting like a big shot.

They say she's stubborn.

At the time, I thought to myself that Jiang Yang was never acting like a big shot; he was just serious and wanted to do things well. But they were right when they said she was stubborn.

She's just a stubborn person, so stubborn that even if Jiang Yang is wrong, she will still follow him, so stubborn that even if one day Jiang Yang doesn't like her anymore.

She would stay by his side.

Never to be separated from.

After the climax, the melody gradually calms down.

Jiang Yang gradually reduced the pressure of his fingertips, and the rhythm of the piano keys slowed down.

It returned to the same tone as the prelude.

"What a great song! I've learned something new. It's more suitable than all the music we've selected. It has both a youthful feel and a healing quality, and it matches the advertisement perfectly!" Sister Li murmured.

Xiao Zhou nodded repeatedly, his face full of guilt: "I really shouldn't have misunderstood Teacher Jiang Yang just now. He really put his heart into it. Once this song is sung, the advertisement will definitely be a hit."

Jiang Yang's voice softened, carrying a lingering resonance, as he slowly concluded: "I was once unable to extricate myself from the vastness of the world, and I also indulged in the delusions within it, unable to distinguish between truth and falsehood, making no struggles, and unafraid of being laughed at."

"I once poured my youth into her, and I once played the summer tune with my fingertips. Let my heart's desires take their course..."

As he finished playing, he deliberately slowed down the tempo, letting the last chord fade away slowly.

The lingering sound echoed for a long time.

After playing the last note, Jiang Yang stopped playing, turned to look at everyone, and said in a calm tone, "That's about it. Listen and see if there's anything you don't like, and I'll adjust it."

Sister Li immediately stepped forward, her voice both excited and apologetic: "Teacher Jiang Yang, there's absolutely no need for adjustments, it's perfect! This song is both gentle and powerful, fitting the youthful atmosphere of the campus while also enhancing the product's sense of companionship. It's better than any background music we've ever found!"

Brother Wang quickly chimed in, "Yes, Teacher Jiang Yang, we were wrong just now, please don't mind. With your song, our advertisement will definitely go viral!"

Xiao Zhou blushed and said apologetically, "Teacher Jiang Yang, I'm sorry. We were too impatient and didn't understand your intentions. This song is really beautiful."

Jiang Yang smiled and waved his hand: "It's okay. We're all just trying to make the ad a success. Since you think it's suitable, we can adapt the song to the ad later. We can adjust the duration and volume according to the rhythm of the shots to ensure that it matches the visuals and the voice-over."

"Okay, okay! We'll go adjust right away!" Sister Li nodded hurriedly, and she and Xiao Zhou immediately got to work, their faces full of energy, with none of their previous complaints.

Li Tao, who had been standing attentively to the side, quickly stepped forward, extended his hand, and said to Jiang Yang sincerely, "Teacher Jiang Yang."

"Director Li."

"Sorry I'm late, I've been busy and just got here."

The two shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. Li Tao smiled and said, "Thank you so much! I'm so glad I caught up with your song 'The Wind Rises' and listened to the whole thing."

"How is it?"

"Didn't you record that variety show called 'Mars Intelligence Agency'? Some clips have been leaked. In Xue Zhiqian's words, it's so good it makes me want to kneel down."

"Mr. Li, you watch variety shows too?"

"Hahaha, I saw it, I saw it."

Done.

The group all laughed.

Li Tao continued, "It's really great, gentle yet powerful. It fits the campus vibe and enhances the product's atmosphere. With this song, our advertisement will definitely go viral. You've really helped us a lot!"

Jiang Yang smiled and extended his hand to shake hands gently with Li Tao, his tone calm and humble: "You're too kind. I'm the spokesperson for Youxuepai, after all. It's my duty to work together and make the advertisement a success. I'm just glad this song can help."

Li Tao squeezed Jiang Yang's hand again and continued, "To be honest, we initially just hoped you could give us some suggestions. We never expected that you would not only be so responsible but also voluntarily create songs for free. We at Youxuepai will remember this dedication. By the way, Mr. Jiang Yang, I heard from a friend at the Beijing Film Academy that you plan to produce a film or television series yourself in the future?"

Jiang Yang nodded and replied with a smile, "We do have this idea, but it's still in the initial conceptual stage and hasn't been officially launched yet."

"That's good, that's good!"

Li Tao's eyes lit up, and his tone became even more serious: "Teacher Jiang Yang, I don't know much about film and television, but I recognize your talent. I think the quality of the film and television works you produce will definitely be good. If you start a project later and need any help, whether it's funding, resource matching, or brand promotion, please feel free to contact me. Maybe we can have a deeper cooperation and achieve mutual benefit."

"Okay, thank you. I appreciate your kind gesture. I will contact you as soon as possible if I need anything in the future."

Li Tao smiled and nodded, patting Jiang Yang on the shoulder: "Okay! It's a deal! You go ahead and get busy with the voice-over work, and we'll discuss the details of the collaboration later. If you have any needs regarding the voice-over, feel free to let us know."

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Li." Jiang Yang nodded in agreement.

Lin Hongxu quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, "Let's go to the recording studio to do the dubbing first. The sound effects team here will adapt the song as soon as possible."

The recording studio is spacious and bright with excellent soundproofing, and is equipped with professional recording equipment.

Microphones and monitoring headphones are neatly placed on the table.

Inside the control room outside, the voice-over director and staff were ready.

On the table was a printed script of the voice-over, clearly formatted and with the voice-over parts for each of the two people marked.

The voice-over instructor first handed the voice-over scripts to Jiang Yang and Tian Xiwei respectively, patiently explaining the key points of the voice-over: "Teachers, this is our voice-over script. Teacher Jiang Yang's voice-over should mainly emphasize a calm and friendly senior's tone, which fits your image in the advertisement. Teacher Tian Xiwei's voice-over should emphasize a gentle and natural senior's tone. Don't be deliberate or pretentious, just let it flow naturally. When you are doing the voice-over, pay attention to controlling the rhythm and matching the progress of the scene. The speaking speed should not be too fast or too slow, and try to match the emotions in the scene."

Jiang Yang and Tian Xiwei took the document and read it carefully.

The copy is short, fitting the length of the advertisement, and includes both dialogue between two people and individual narration.

After reviewing the script several times and confirming my lines and tone, I went into the studio, put on my monitoring headphones, and sat in front of the microphone.

Jiang Yang adjusted the microphone to ensure the sound could be clearly recorded, then turned to look at Tian Xiwei beside him with gentle eyes and softly encouraged her: "Just speak normally, it'll definitely be fine."

Tian Xi nodded slightly and took a deep breath.

I placed my hands on the edge of the table, adjusted my posture, and focused my gaze on the document in front of me.

At this moment, she felt no tension or unease whatsoever.

Calm and confident.

Remembering every word of Jiang Yang's advice and having done everything perfectly, his eyes were firm as he prepared to begin dubbing.

"Ready, begin," the voice-over director in the control room said softly, his tone gentle.

Jiang Yang spoke first, his voice steady and warm, matching the slowly playing images on the screen as he began to read the narration:
"On the road of youth, there is the warmth of walking side by side, the perseverance of going all out, and the companionship of Youxuepai, witnessing our growth every step of the way."

Jiang Yang's voice was clearly transmitted to the control room through the microphone.

The staff listened attentively, occasionally making gestures to remind him to adjust his speaking speed and tone to make his speech more expressive.

Jiang Yang slowed his speech slightly and continued reading:

"We all walked into the classroom at dawn, opened our textbooks, and copied down the key points stroke by stroke, afraid of missing any important information."

I also used to study under the desk lamp late at night, frowning at complex math problems and repeatedly memorizing difficult English words.

Sometimes I'm so tired that I want to give up, but then I remember my companions and my goals, and I pick up my pen again and keep going.

Those seemingly tedious days, the repetitive memorization and practice questions, the occasional confusion and anxiety, are all the most precious marks of youth.

Youxuepai is like our most reliable partner. Whether it's obscure knowledge points or difficult mistakes, it can patiently break them down and present every detail clearly on a high-definition screen. The detailed explanation of mistakes helps us find the root cause of the problem.

No more getting bogged down in a single problem, no more anxiety about not being able to remember key concepts.

Let's avoid detours on our exam preparation journey and dedicate more time and energy to what we love and to pursuing our dreams.

We may encounter setbacks, we may experience confusion, but as long as we have the warmth of companionship, the courage to go all out, and the support of Youxuepai, we will surely live up to the time and live up to ourselves.

On the racetrack of youth, let's live the way we want and journey towards our own stars and seas.

Jiang Yang's dubbing went smoothly, and he got it right in one take.

The voice-over director nodded in satisfaction.

Next up is Tian Xiwei's voice acting.

She turned to the side, her gaze falling on her own image on the screen. Her tone was gentle and natural, carrying the tenderness and patience of a senior student, as she slowly read: "Youxuepai Learning Machine, high-definition large screen, detailed explanation of wrong questions, let us avoid detours on the road to practice questions, prepare for exams efficiently, and live up to our youth."

She paused, her tone softening, and continued:
"I remember we used to study together in the library, the sunlight streaming through the window onto the pages of our books, the sound of pens scratching across paper was the most beautiful melody of our youth."

We used to discuss difficult problems together. I would explain things to you when you didn't understand them, and you would patiently answer my questions when I was confused. Even if we argued until we were red in the face, we would still be happy for each other's progress.

We've all been careless at times, and we've all felt incredibly frustrated when we made a mistake on a simple question.

There have been times when I've confused the knowledge points, and I've repeatedly flipped through the textbook, but I still can't find the clues.

The Youxuepai is like a beam of light, illuminating our path to exam preparation. Its high-definition screen allows us to clearly see every knowledge point and the explanation of incorrect questions, so we no longer have to squint at small print and it protects our eyes.

The detailed explanations of incorrect answers go through a meticulous process, breaking down knowledge points and problem-solving strategies step by step to help us understand, correct our carelessness, and remember easily confused knowledge points. This ensures that we gain something from every practice session and that every effort we make is rewarded.

Youth is not a solitary battle. With partners by our side and the companionship of Youxuepai, those seemingly difficult days will become the foundation for our growth.

May we all carry this warmth and courage, giving our all in our exam preparations, making the most of every effort and every moment, so that on graduation day we can all smile and say, "I gave it my all, living up to my youth and myself."

Unlike Jiangyang, it didn't go smoothly.

I had to repeat it several times before it was approved.

As soon as the dubbing was finished, Tian Xiwei took off her monitoring headphones and let out a long sigh of relief.

Reciting those lines felt so awkward; they sounded so pretentious and affected.

When I used to watch TV, I hated it when commercials suddenly came on while I was watching something I was enjoying. I found it annoying and unnecessary.

I never imagined that one day I would become an advertising person myself, reciting such pretentious lines.

However, to be fair, the income from shooting commercials is really high.

With just half a day of dubbing and the payment from shooting the previous commercial, I'll have 30,000 yuan in my pocket after this busy day.

I prepaid the taxes with Youxuepai, so I received every penny I owed. It was really worth it.

My sister also earned enough to cover her dance tuition for the entire semester.

As she spoke, she looked up at Jiang Yang, who was communicating with the voice-over director, and a gentle smile appeared on her face—if it weren't for Jiang Yang bringing her along, she wouldn't have had this opportunity.

Even if the lines are sentimental, she is willing to do her best to complete them.

By the time I finished the voice-over and all the follow-up coordination, it was completely dark when I left the Youxuepai headquarters.

The night view of Futian District is exceptionally dazzling.

The two walked slowly along Shennan Avenue, passing the Civic Center and admiring the brightly lit municipal buildings.

Then we walked to a nearby shopping district and saw a milk tea shop on the street.

I bought some local snacks.

"Jiang Yang, you're exhausted after a long day. Get some rest! My parents told me not to stay up late!"

Urging Jiang Yang to find a hotel quickly, Tian Xiwei tightly linked arms with Jiang Yang as they entered the hotel lobby, her cheeks slightly flushed.

She followed Jiang Yang to the front desk, her eyes darting around.

She didn't even glance at the front desk staff; she was both nervous and shy.

My heart was pounding, and a single thought kept swirling in my mind.

I'm going to sleep with Jiang Yang tonight.

But the words wouldn't come out, and he could only pretend to look at the decorations in the hall.

“We have two rooms…” Jiang Yang had barely finished speaking.

Tian Xiwei immediately looked up and interrupted Jiang Yang. In her nervousness, she spoke in a Chongqing accent: "Don't book two rooms, it's a waste of money, one room is enough!"

After she finished speaking, her cheeks burned.

He lowered his head again.

Her heart was pounding, and she was so nervous that she didn't dare to look Jiang Yang and the receptionist in the eye, afraid that her words would be too blunt.

Jiang Yang then said to the receptionist, "Then please book a standard room."

"Don't want a standard room, I want a king-size bed!" Tian Xiwei looked up again, her tone slightly urgent.

After saying that, she was so embarrassed that she wished she could disappear into the ground.

His eyes darted away.

Ignore Jiangyang.

My ears are ringing.

He kept muttering to himself:
"Was I too forward?"

"Will Jiang Yang think I'm not reserved enough?"

The front desk quickly processed the check-in and handed the room key to Jiang Yang.

Tian Xiwei snatched the room key, clutched it in her hand, and before Jiang Yang could react, she let go of him and ran towards the elevator.

Their steps were hurried.

Her cheeks were still flushed.

But the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

She and Jiang Yang had kissed, hugged, and touched each other, but they had never slept together. Tonight, they could finally do it.

Ruonan, Chaoyue, and Haochun, they probably never slept with Jiang Yang either, right?

Jiang Yang's first time was with her.

They are all inferior to me.

Jiang Yang stepped into the elevator, and the elevator doors slowly closed, leaving only the two of them in the small space.

Seeing Tian Xi's slightly tense back, Jiang Yang asked, "Want a kiss?"

Tian Xiwei stiffened, slowly turned around, her cheeks still flushed, and said in a Chongqing accent: "Don't just kiss, we have to do 'ai'! Do you even know what 'ai' means? You wouldn't understand even if I told you. I have a lot of experience, I've read a lot of novels, I'll teach you!"

After saying that...

Tian Xiwei's cheeks turned even redder.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, she rushed out of the elevator.

In the chaos, I went the wrong way. I paused for a moment, then quickly looked at the room number on my room card and frantically searched for my room by following the door signs on both sides of the corridor.

She clutched the room key, her hands trembling slightly.

I heard Jiang Yang's footsteps behind me.

When Jiang Yang walked up to her, she quickly swiped the door open and slammed it shut.

Leaning against the door, panting heavily, her cheeks flushed, her heart still pounding, she reapplied the lychee-scented lip balm she had brought.

Jiang Yang, standing outside the door, was taken aback: "I haven't even gone in yet! Xiwei, what are you up to?"

Jiang Yang raised his hand and knocked on the door a few times, and the door was suddenly pulled open.

Tian Xiwei reached out and grabbed Jiang Yang's arm, forcefully pulling him into the room: "Come on, come on."

Quickly close the door.

Deadbolt the door lock.

She looked up at Jiang Yang, her cheeks still flushed, even her ears burning.

Her heart was still pounding, and her fingers were gripping Jiang Yang's arm, trembling slightly.

She secretly glanced at Jiang Yang, then quickly lowered her head, feeling both shy and sweet inside.
"I really like the song 'The Wind Rises' that you wrote for me today. Even if you didn't write songs for me, I still like you, Jiang Yang. You know, we're from the same hometown. Would you say I'm your childhood sweetheart?"

She mustered all her courage to say those words.

She knew in her heart that she and Qingmei had grown up together.

But she just wanted to have a special name for him.

She became a unique presence in his life, bringing her and Jiang Yang even closer together.

"No, I don't think so. We grew up together."

"Fine, fine!"

Tian Xiwei immediately retorted.

I really want to be someone who grows up with Jiang Yang.

She accompanied Jiang Yang through those times she was not a part of.

Even if not, she still wanted to be with him and walk with him through every step of the way.

After she finished speaking, she took a deep breath.

The shyness in my heart was gradually overshadowed by my overwhelming affection.

I like Jiang Yang so much.

The way he was so focused when he was composing his own songs.

A gentle and understanding gaze.

Even when misunderstood, they still do their jobs with dedication.

This affection, hidden in my heart for so long, is finally about to burst forth.

Tian Xiwei cupped Jiang Yang's face in her hands, so tightly that she squeezed Jiang Yang's lips together, preventing him from speaking.

"Your father isn't here, and neither are those people from the Youxue faction. Now I can kiss you whenever I want."

Done.

Tian Xi paused for a moment.

She tiptoed closer and said, "Here's a lychee for you."
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