After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 12

Ye Linghua probably felt that she shouldn’t be too demanding since she was the one asking for a favor.

So, she sent another message, her tone much softer: “I’ll call you over to play chess when I have some free time!” You old chess hack.

Even though she had extended an invitation, Ye Linghua couldn’t help but complain. With Zhang Kunshan’s poor chess skills, it was no wonder he couldn’t find a worthy opponent.

Who would want to play chess with an old chess hack? Playing chess with Zhang Kunshan was pure mental torture.

Ever since she played with him once, Ye Linghua had avoided him at all costs.

Even though her own chess skills weren’t top-notch, they were still much better than Zhang Kunshan’s. Besides, she wasn’t that interested in chess, so why would she put herself through that?

Zhang Kunshan was so happy to hear that this person was finally willing to play chess with him. But he also understood that there was no such thing as a free lunch. This person, who had rejected him multiple times, was now主动 reaching out to him. It seemed she had a big favor to ask.

Thinking this, Zhang Kunshan didn’t beat around the bush and asked directly, “So, what do you need from me?”

Ye Linghua chuckled. This guy actually has some self-awareness.

[Do you know a beautiful woman named Lin Xin?]

To get Zhang Kunshan to agree, Meng Kelin went back to the company and told them about it. The company, of course, prioritized profit. They had no reason to disagree with the idea of inviting Zhang Kunshan.

But even though they agreed, they weren’t optimistic.

They had heard that Zhang Kunshan had worked so hard a few years ago that he had coughed up blood.

Of course, that was just a rumor, and he probably didn’t cough up blood, but at least he was genuinely tired. Because of this, no one had been able to get him to work for the past two years.

Zhang Kunshan’s status in the entertainment industry wasn’t low. Even if the company approached him, they might not be able to convince him. So where did Meng Kelin get her confidence from? If they could get him to agree, it would be a huge plus, and the company would definitely approve with both hands and feet!

This song was Lin Xin’s first one since her comeback, and Meng Kelin took it very seriously. She was willing to invest a lot of money into it. When she was choosing the song, she had considered all the big-name composers. But by chance, she saw this newcomer’s work in the director’s office that day.

The music was so moving that Meng Kelin was sure it was something special that would become a huge hit.

Lin Xin had barely made any appearances over the years for Zheng Lanwen, so her fans were no longer as active as they used to be. If this comeback wasn’t successful, it would have a very profound impact on her future career.

Therefore, using a newcomer’s song was not a simple decision. But after Meng Kelin played the song for Lin Xin and saw that Lin Xin didn’t object, Meng Kelin negotiated with the company for a few days before finally settling on the song.

With the music decided, a magnificent piece like this naturally required a high-quality lyricist.

Meng Kelin had already done her research. Teacher Zhang’s artistic talent was famous in the industry. If he wrote the lyrics, he could greatly enhance the emotions the song was trying to convey.

But getting Teacher Zhang to agree was the most difficult problem. Meng Kelin pulled strings and asked around. She finally heard from someone who had worked with Teacher Zhang before that he was obsessed with chess.

So, not long ago, Meng Kelin went out and found a very rare chess manual.

She went back to her office and personally called his number. Even though she was only calling his assistant, she was prepared to be rejected.

So what if I get rejected? Three visits to the thatched cottage, right? How could a great master be so easy to get? As long as I’m sincere, I believe I can convince him.

It’s okay if he scolds me! It’s okay if he insults me! Even if I have to kneel, I must convince him! Meng Kelin held on to her determination as she listened to the phone ring.

“Hello.” The person on the other end answered almost instantly and greeted her warmly.

Meng Kelin, who had been bracing herself for the worst, was momentarily stunned.

“Hello?” The person on the other end seemed confused by her lack of response and said it again. The teacher’s assistant was a young girl with a cute, youthful voice.

Meng Kelin snapped back to reality and quickly said, “Hello, hello, I’m Meng Kelin from Yun Tian Entertainment.”

“I’ve heard a lot about you,” the girl on the other end replied with a smile.

Meng Kelin was stunned again for a second. She tilted her head and thought, Am I that famous in the entertainment industry? I guess so! After all, I did manage Lin Xin, a superstar, right?

Thinking this, Meng Kelin felt a bit proud but still replied politely, “You’re too kind. I’m calling to ask if the teacher has time to write a song.”

I just asked him like that! Meng Kelin suddenly realized that she hadn’t made small talk, expressed her regards, sent a gift, or even scheduled a meeting. She just asked him directly!

How rude!

The other person’s friendly attitude had made her lower her guard. She hadn’t even scheduled a time to send a gift. She just asked for the lyrics directly.

How rude!

It’s over! I’m definitely going to be rejected.

Meng Kelin was about to slap herself in the face, but her hand was frozen in mid-air by what the person on the other end said.

“Oh, time? Yes! The teacher said he’s free lately. Send the music to my work email, and you can include the requirements for the lyrics.”

At that moment, the phone went silent.

Meng Kelin: “…” Am I dreaming today, or has the Earth been hit by something? Why does it feel like they agreed so casually? Am I really calling Zhang Kunshan’s assistant? Did I dial the wrong number?

“What’s wrong?” The person on the other end’s tone became a little impatient.

Meng Kelin quickly said, “Nothing. Can you give me your email address? I’ll send the music over.”

“Of course. We’ll text you the work email. Please send the music over as soon as you receive it. Oh, and our teacher has a request. Before he starts writing, he wants to meet the singer.”

Meng Kelin understood this rule and quickly nodded. “That’s no problem at all. Absolutely no problem. Just give us a time, and we’ll come to visit as soon as possible.”

The other person was happy with her response. After a few more pleasantries, they both happily hung up.

Lin Xin received a call from Meng Kelin that evening. Meng Kelin was so excited on the phone that she babbled on and on, but it all boiled down to one thing: Teacher Zhang had agreed!

Teacher Zhang was a well-known master in the industry, but he wasn’t well-known among fans.

Therefore, they couldn’t use his comeback to generate a lot of buzz. And they wouldn’t dare to.

Teacher Zhang wasn’t just a master lyricist. Twenty years ago, he had written many popular songs for major productions. The first Chinese movie to break the box office record was written by him. The songs from that movie were also written by him and were popular for years! Even now, they are classics that remain at the top of the music charts.

The most frightening thing about Zhang Kunshan’s current achievements wasn’t his ability but his vast network of connections that he had built over the years.

In the entertainment industry, any resources he offered were top-tier.

So, even though Lin Xin was a big-name celebrity, she was still just a junior in front of Zhang Kunshan.

It wouldn’t have been strange for him to reject her.

But he had accepted? Lin Xin felt a sense of unreality. “He didn’t reject us? Not even once?”

Meng Kelin said loudly, “Of course not! As soon as he heard it was a song for you, he agreed without a second thought.”

Outside the window, the setting sun’s brilliant red light seemed to cast a halo around Lin Xin’s face, making her profile even softer. When she heard that Teacher Zhang had agreed, the relief on her face was clear, and a sense of joy spread across her features.

Ye Linghua, who was in the kitchen watching the soup, turned to look at her. The artistic scene, like a painting, made Ye Linghua feel happy as well.

Lin Xin hung up the phone and looked at Ye Linghua, ready to share the good news. She saw Ye Linghua standing at the kitchen entrance, wearing an apron, holding a ladle in her right hand. The scene was full of life, and she seemed to have a certain down-to-earth charm. However, the deep contours and strong shadows created by the setting sun gave her a noble and elegant look.

The conflicting auras shouldn’t have blended so well.

Ye Linghua: “Is it good news?”

Lin Xin snapped back to reality and showed a happy smile. The smile was contagious. “Yes, Teacher Zhang agreed. I don’t know why, but I heard that he’s very easy to talk to.”

Seeing her like this, Ye Linghua also smiled with relief and asked, “Are you happy?”

Lin Xin hummed and nodded vigorously. She said loudly, “Yes, I’m happy!”

Ye Linghua whispered softly, “That’s good.”

With that, she turned and went back to the kitchen. A moment later, her voice came from the kitchen: “Xin Xin, come quickly! The soup is ready. Do I add salt?”

Lin Xin jolted up from the sofa and shouted, “I’ll do it! Don’t move.”

She rushed over, past the living room sofa and coffee table, and over the dining table and wine cabinet. She didn’t see Ye Linghua’s phone on the dining table light up with a new message.

Zhang: [I’ve accepted the beautiful woman’s task! You owe me one!]

Ye Linghua stood in front of the stove, still dressed in that down-to-earth way, and looked at Lin Xin who had rushed over. As she watched Lin Xin quickly season the soup, Ye Linghua couldn’t help but smile and stood to the side, watching her.

The setting sun behind her cast her shadow onto the kitchen floor, blending with Lin Xin’s.

“Try it,” Lin Xin said with a hint of pride.

“It’s delicious,” Ye Linghua replied with a smile.