"I just so happened to know them. These college juniors of mine are very talented," Han Xiuche replied. "That's why I should thank you instead for noticing their talents and guiding them."
Long Jie looked directly into Han Xiuche's eyes when her phone suddenly rang. It was an old acquaintance.
"Long Jie, thanks to the help you provided in the past, I was able to survive in the industry. I heard you've been trying to promote a group of new artists, so I immediately tried to contact you. The university is currently holding a music festival and I think your group should perform there."
"The top singer, Qin Qin will be making an appearance on the stage as well, so you could consider it as a free ride."
"What do you think?"
At a time like this, anyone willing to offer a helping hand could be considered as a true friend. So, Long Jie replied, "I will forever remember what you've done for me today."
"You're being too serious. I simply have a feeling that Tangning will return to Beijing, so I want to prepare a path for myself."
Long Jie understood the mutual benefit involved. Since this person helped her, she was going to remember them.
"Don't worry."
"OK, in that case, focus on training your new artists."
Han Xiuche listened to Long Jie's conversation on the phone and confirmed that S.A.J. would be making their debut performance. He never expected that his chance would arrive so casually.
It happened so soon...
Han Xiuche thought that Long Jie should, at least, enjoy the feelings of success that these four people created for her.
No, to be exact, he felt that she should enjoy it while she still could...
Afterwards, Long Jie notified S.A.J. of the arrangements she made and told them, "I know you've performed a lot during your university days. I've checked your stage presence and you are all fine. But, you are now leaving the university to face the entire entertainment industry. So, you need to have a serious attitude. If your first performance fails, you will be immediately destroyed."
After receiving Long Jie's guidance, the group viewed their performance seriously.
After all, this performance was their official debut!
"We understand. We will definitely give our all..." the group replied excitedly.
...
Meanwhile, far away in the US, Tangning heard from Mo Ting that Long Jie was trying to debut some newcomers. She was sincerely pleased with this news, "During the years that we spent at Tianyi, Long Jie did a lot to lay out a path for me. She's actually very capable..."
With the mention of Tianyi, Mo Ting looked at Tangning and did not say a word. After quite some time, he finally said, "She's still insisting that she doesn't need Lu Che's help."
"She'll be fine," Tangning replied as she comforted Yan Er in her arms.
"What about you? When are you planning to return to China?"
"Are you trying to say that Ma Weiwei is going overboard?" Tangning asked, "I've heard about the drama she caused in Beijing..."
"Ma Weiwei has never been of any concern to you. I am trying to ask you when you'll have the courage to face yourself?" Mo Ting received Yan Er from her arms and looked straight into Tangning's eyes. It was like he was trying to see through her. "I heard you made changes to 'The Ant Queen's' post production."
"I learned a lot during this time in the US. I've also gained an understanding of the difference between Chinese sci-fi and Western sci-fi. I don't think I have the ability to undertake the task on my own. Ting, Qiao Sen's wish was to create a sci-fi film that's on par with the Westerners, but, our creativity and quality is so basic..."
"Don't give yourself too much pressure, just do what you can. Besides, the East and the West have always had their differences; things that work for the West may not necessarily work for the East."
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