Baiyu Studios was created by mega superstars Bai Zhenzhen, Shen Xue, and Lu Zhiyuan ten years ago. Bai Zhenzhen was an internationally known actress.
Shen Xue and Lu Zhiyuan, on the other hand, had started as members in one of the nation's leading boy bands of the 90s 'The Five' together with Lai Zhiqiang, TJ, and Li Cheng. They had been active for 8 years before they disbanded.
After the band was disbanded, they all became. Shen Xue and Lu Zhiyuan had both joined Star Entertainment, venturing into Acting.
While TJ and Lai Zhiqiang broke normal convention and opened their Studio. The two also ventured into Acting but are majorly focused on music.
TJ had expanded his studios, recruiting and managing some notable young talents. Though he had made some notable achievements in the industry, he was more recognized for his management skills.
Lai Zhiqiang was more focused on producing and songwriting. He had a long list of works under his belt and was internationally recognized for his talents.
Li Cheng on the other hand stayed back in the band's former agency as a solo artist. He had done well pretty well but sadly his career was riddled with scandals.
After Yes working under Star Entertainment. Shen Xue and Lu Zhiyuan established their studio together with Bai Zhenzhen.
Baiyu Studios like most big recording companies was very high-tech. It had one of the best recording equipment in the country.
Liu Qiao Qiao had been shocked speechless as she walked into the studio. She had come in for a meeting with Lu Zhiyuan and the recording theme.
Lu Zhiyuan's album was one of the studio's top priorities. She had overheard from some of the staff that Lu Zhiyuan new album had been in the works for over five years. This was his first album since the studio was established.
Just to prepare for this album Lu Zhiyuan had gone jet-packing around the world looking for inspiration for over two years. He returned to China six months ago to kick start the recording of the album.
There were twelve tracks in his upcoming album seven of which were written by Lu Zhiyuan. The other five were written in collaboration with other artists.
One of the tracks was a collaboration between Lu Zhiyuan and Shen Xue. The other tracks were yet to be arranged but two were rumored to be written by Lai Zhiqiang.
Liu Qiao Qiao was led into the recording room by Lu Zhiyuan, who personally introduced her to everyone.
When the introduction was out of the way, the meeting commenced. Lu Zhiyuan handed her the music sheet, connected the flash drive to the system, and began to play the track.
It was rock music and completely different from what she was used to. This was her first-time single classic rock music. She was a little nervous but she soon dismissed that feeling completely.
She was working with one of the music legends of his generation. if Lu Zhiyuan wrote this music for her then he must have seen potential in her. She wouldn't disappoint him at all.
After meeting with Lu Zhiyuan and his theme, Liu Qiao Qiao went into the Studio's rehearsal room and began to study the music Sheet.
She read through the music sheet, memorizing the lines and singing the lyrics. This went on for hours, continuously without any breaks.
Liu Qiao Qiao as usual was completely absorbed with her work, she had switched off her phone to avoid distraction.
The tracks were full of heavy emotions, so Liu Qiao Qiao had to dig deep into herself to properly express such emotions. It was late in the evening when Liu Qiao Qiao finally took a break.
She was leaving together with Shi Xiaotong for an Italian restaurant a few blocks. They were having dinner with Shi Xiaotong's elder brother Shi Xiaozhi.
They got down from the elevator and were working towards the doors. When Shi Xiaotong was suddenly called back in.
"Qiao Qiao, it seems that we wouldn't be able to leave together," she said when her call ended.
"you got called in"
"Yes"
"We can call Brother Shi Xiaozhi and shift the dinner. It doesn't have to be today."
"There's no need for that, I doubt it would take long. You guys get started, I will join you as soon as I am done".
"I don't know about that Tong Tong. why don't we just shift th__"
"We are not shifting the dinner! You two get started, I will join you soon."Shi Xiaotong replied loudly.
"Okay, I will."
"Good, thanks" Shi Xiaotong patting her gently on the shoulder and running back to the elevator.
Liu Qiao Qiao left the Studio and a few minutes later she arrived at the restaurant. Shi Xiaozhi was already seated at the table.
She walked up to the table and took a seat. Shi Xiaozhi was a well fit handsome man in his late twenties.
"Qiao Qiao you're here, where's Tong Tong."
"She hot held up at the company, she will be here soon"
"Oh okay, please have a seat. Let's catch-up while we wait for her."
"All alright".
"I watched your debut drama"
"I had no idea that you watched romantic comedies. You always seemed like the Action movies type."
"Oh, I don't normally watch those. I checked it out since it had my favorite actress."
"So how did you find it"
"It wasn't bad. It was interesting, I enjoyed it. You're a talented actress."
"oh, thanks" Liu Qiao Qiao replied blushing deeply and putting a few strands of her hair behind her ears.
Liu Qiao Qiao and Shi Xiaozhi talked for some time. They haven't seen each other for a while.
Meanwhile a table away, Lai Zhiqiang was seated at a table eyes focused on their table. He wasn't paying any attention to Tan Jing, all his attention was focused on the couple.
He had recognized her as soon as she walked in, Liu Qiao Qiao. The last person he ever wanted to see. He had looked into her, the moment he had left his grandfather's house and it had been as he had predicted.
Her track record was worse than he had expected. Lu Zhiyuan still hadn't changed, he was once again falling for the same old tricks.