What if you accidentally lead a patient astray?
As long as it’s not the kind of astray that harms society, just let it be.
Zou Weijun’s psychiatrist hesitated for a moment.
After all, he was brought in by Xie Yuping to treat Zou Weijun. Her depression was cured, but she now treated Xie Yuping’s younger brother like a dog. Should he mention this to Xie Yuping?
After two or three seconds of hesitation, the psychiatrist decided not to.
The patient comes first. As her doctor, he had to uphold medical ethics.
Unaware of her psychiatrist’s ethical struggle, Zou Weijun confirmed her depression hadn’t relapsed and walked down the street in high spirits.
The sky was blue, the birds were cheerful, the air carried the scent of grass and trees, and the bustling street was alive with the vibrancy of everyday life. To think she had once been willing to give up such a beautiful world. How foolish she had been.
Striding along the street was a woman full of energy and determination.
With her mental state improved, her thoughts were no longer mired in confusion.
As she walked, Zou Weijun thought about work.
Given the current situation, *Youth Idol* would likely keep selling well. Having hit the one-million-copy sales target, could they aim for two million this year?
It seemed possible.
Before the writing contest ended, Wen Ying, as a judge, would keep the event in the spotlight, sustaining its buzz until May or June.
During the summer holidays, Wen Ying’s independently scripted drama *Galaxy and You* would air, boosting *Youth Idol* sales further.
After the holidays, there was no need to worry. If all went well, Wen Ying’s new book in the Jiuding series should hit the market in the second half of the year. New books promote old ones, and old ones boost the new, each supporting the other. But Wen Ying was struggling with her new book. Zou Weijun considered finding time to help her sort out her ideas.
It was normal for editors and authors to discuss creative work. Beyond sales figures, Zou Weijun cared more about Wen Ying’s future writing career. She hoped Wen Ying would produce even better works.
The Jiuding series not launching on time wasn’t a big deal. Zou Weijun wouldn’t pressure Wen Ying.
“And there’s *Galaxy and You*,” Zou Weijun murmured, calling Yuan Fenghui. “You mentioned releasing a *Galaxy and You* book alongside the show?”
Zou Weijun and Yuan Fenghui didn’t become close through the writing contest. Wen Ying was their connection.
“Exactly. If you hadn’t called, I was going to reach out. Got time to visit Tianjiao? I’ll invite Wen Ying too.”
With the holidays over and *Galaxy and You* wrapped, it was time to sit down with all parties to discuss the show’s overall strategy. Yuan Fenghui had been busy with post-production, causing a slight delay.
Since Zou Weijun brought it up, Yuan Fenghui, always decisive, promptly arranged a meeting at Tianjiao to discuss the matter.
Wen Ying was, of course, included.
In the meeting room, the core team behind *Galaxy and You* gathered.
To Wen Ying’s surprise, not only was musician Huang Yongjuan present, but so was Chinese pop diva Hu Man. Hadn’t Yuan’s three-million-yuan appearance fee been spent? Wen Ying thought Hu Man wouldn’t show up after her cameo.
“Wen Ying, sit here.”
Li Mengjiao patted the seat next to her, urging Wen Ying to sit close.
Huang Yongjuan and Hu Man looked up, Hu Man joking, “Tianjiao’s key players are so young.”
Yuan Fenghui smiled without responding.
Something felt off.
Wen Ying quietly sat next to Li Mengjiao and whispered, “Where are Yun Chen and Zhang Yangning?”
Li Mengjiao looked puzzled. “They were both here earlier. Just before you arrived, Zhang Yangning left first, then Yun Chen followed. I didn’t notice they hadn’t returned until you mentioned it.”
“Was Zhang Yangning in a good mood?”
“Not really.”
Li Mengjiao didn’t know what happened, but she rarely misread emotions. Zhang Yangning was indeed upset.
She had meant to ask what was wrong, but Yuan Fenghui’s interruption made her forget.
Since Yun Chen had followed, Li Mengjiao wasn’t too worried.
Li Mengjiao, often busy filming, wasn’t at the company much, but Zhang Yangning and Yun Chen frequently attended training together, making them closer. She once overheard assistants gossiping that Yun Chen and Zhang Yangning might be secretly dating. Impossible. Li Mengjiao trusted her romantic instincts. Wen Ying and Xie Qian, even if they denied dating, were surrounded by pink bubbles. Yun Chen and Zhang Yangning had none.
So Li Mengjiao was certain they weren’t secretly dating.
Which made it odder. Why was Zhang Yangning upset?
Wen Ying glanced at Huang Yongjuan and Hu Man’s backs, deep in thought.
“Teacher Yuan will handle it.”
While saying this, she texted Yun Chen, “Is Sister Yangning okay?”
Yun Chen’s reply dodged the question, “Has the meeting started?”
Mrs. Wang accompanied Zou Weijun into the meeting room, and Yuan Fenghui announced the start.
“It’s started. Are you coming back?”
Yun Chen didn’t reply. Two minutes later, he returned alone. Zhang Yangning was nowhere to be seen.
Yuan Fenghui clapped to draw attention, “Everyone’s mostly here. Let me share my thoughts. I’ve always believed TV series distribution shouldn’t be a standalone act. With Tianjiao’s *Galaxy and You*, I want to try something new.”
A hit series has immense influence, launching stars and generating revenue. Every company wants a blockbuster.
*The Princess’s New Dress* put the newly founded Tianjiao on the map. For their second drama, Yuan Fenghui had even higher hopes.
So she spent three million to cast pop diva Hu Man for a cameo, hired Huang Yongjuan for a soundtrack album, and partnered with Zou Weijun to release a *Galaxy and You* novel. Previously, peripheral profits, especially from TV soundtracks, went to pirates. Yuan Fenghui wanted Tianjiao to claim those earnings.
As Yuan Fenghui shared her vision, Li Mengjiao, clueless, didn’t grasp its significance, but Wen Ying was deeply struck.
Wen Ying aimed to build her own IP universe with the Jiuding series, planning for the future.
Yuan Fenghui wasn’t far behind. She was using *Galaxy and You* as a test.
Though she didn’t mention “IP,” her actions—integrating resources to make *Galaxy and You* a profitable, sustainable IP—were exactly that.
Wen Ying sat up straight.
She understood IP theory well but lacked practical experience in creating a successful one. Yuan Fenghui’s meeting felt less like a discussion and more like a lesson. In 2006 China, her approach was groundbreaking. Abroad, IP creation was already mature, but Yuan Fenghui was a pioneer in the industry.
