Chapter 58: Creating the Film

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Ba Zi, waiting in the living room, was a bit surprised when she saw her fully dressed and ready to go out. "Miss Jiang, are you really heading out so late?"

Jiang Qin nodded. "Not going far, just want to go up to the rooftop for some fresh air."

"Alright, I’ll call a few people to accompany you."

Although Jiang Qin disliked being treated like a VIP under constant protection, she valued her life deeply and was unwilling to take any risks.

So, despite her discomfort with such trivial matters, her rational mind overruled it.

...

Soon, from the neighboring security dormitory emerged one S-level male and three A-level males, plus Ba Zi, making a total of five men accompanying her to the rooftop.

The reason she wanted to go up there was because the space was open, perfect for filming.

Her previous music video had been shot on that very rooftop.

Upon arrival, Jiang Qin told the five bodyguards to wait outside and said she would go alone, assuring them she would press her alarm if anything happened.

The chance of an accident was very slim—many females lived in the community, and security was excellent.

Various advanced technologies provided comprehensive protection.

Previously, the fox-eared group hadn’t dared to enter the community to kidnap her; they waited until she reached the bar to make their move.

***

After turning off the signal blocker, Jiang Qin pulled out a button-like device from her spatial ring.

Pressing it on the ground summoned a rectangular tent that covered the entire rooftop.

Inside, she took out the filming equipment she had bought for her last music video, along with a panorama device.

This panorama device differed from a scenery projector—it simulated weather conditions inside the studio, such as day, night, rain, or snow.

Once everything was set up, she pulled out the script to study.

Since this was a spontaneous practice project, she didn’t attempt any challenging films; instead, she chose the movie “Scolding East Lion.”

After watching it and feeling somewhat confident, she began to conjure the characters and scenery.

She deliberately avoided using a scenery projector because none currently matched the version she needed.

Therefore, she relied on the landscapes in her mind.

Soon, inside the empty tent appeared a grand hall.

A classical beauty dressed in ancient attire knelt with closed eyes, devoutly drawing a fortune slip; surrounding her were various supporting characters.

Each one was lifelike—their expressions, movements, and gazes indistinguishable from real people, and even their voices were distinct, as if this scene were truly unfolding.

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Jiang Qin maintained the characters and scenery while searching for the right camera angles.

She occasionally paused to adjust the lighting and switch between panoramic views of day and night.

She worked diligently through the entire night, completing the film shoot by nine in the morning.

Remarkably, she felt no discomfort in her spiritual realm despite the long hours, only mild physical fatigue.

During this time, Ba Zi sent her several messages out of concern, and only after confirming she was fine did they relax and wait outside.

Jiang Qin dared not reveal her supernatural abilities, so she told them she was simply writing songs on the rooftop to find inspiration.

Hearing this, Ba Zi and the others dared not disturb her.

After all, they had heard that interrupting inspiration could anger a person, and they did not want to offend their employer.

However, as time passed, their worry grew.

They hesitated about whether to message her to remind her to rest.

She had just been discharged from the hospital; what if she overexerted herself again?

Luckily, before they made a decision, Jiang Qin opened the door and came down.

Ba Zi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. "Miss Jiang, shall we head back now?"

"Yes, thank you all for standing guard."

"It's our duty. Even if you hadn’t come to the rooftop, we would still be on night watch."

Jiang Qin smiled sheepishly. "I’ll arrange some days off for your shifts soon."

The six of them descended from the rooftop and entered the elevator, where they met some residents of the building.

A female in her thirties, accompanied by two males who appeared to be her partners.

The woman noticed the number of people around Jiang Qin and asked curiously, "Hello, are you new here?"

"Yes, just moved in a few days ago."

The blonde woman extended her hand. "I’m Ginjira, and these are my partners, Ash and Razor."

"Are they your partners too?" she asked.

Jiang Qin shook her head. "No, I’m not married yet. They work for our boss as my protectors."

"I see," Ginjira said, somewhat surprised.

She furtively appraised Jiang Qin, probably wondering what kind of woman needed so many bodyguards.

"We’ve arrived. See you next time," Jiang Qin politely bade farewell to her neighbor.

"See you next time."

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After the elevator was empty except for herself and her partners, Ginjira instructed, "Ash, find out who she is."

"Understood, Mistress."

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In the following days, Jiang Qin did not perform any new songs but sang her previous repertoire repeatedly.

The bar was packed every night.

However, You Wei had already returned to the home planet, leaving all management to Zhu Yongkang.

Her daily routine was simple, only going between two places and never venturing outside, so life was peaceful.

Meanwhile, the security team reported that the fox-eared group was not caught and had already left the federation.

They advised her to be cautious and to notify the security team if anything unusual occurred.

Jiang Qin had anticipated this outcome long ago, so it did not disturb her.

If anything, it made her value her life even more.

To protect herself, during the daytime she practiced physical training on the rooftop, following StarNet videos.

Occasionally, she sought instruction from Shi Lichuan on female combat techniques.

At one point, the Female Protection Center contacted her.

They asked if she needed protection and offered to take her to their facility where she could live safely, albeit with limited freedom.

Jiang Qin declined, believing freedom was more valuable than mere survival.

Though she cherished her life, becoming a caged bird for safety was not an option; she would rather start her next life sooner.

The Female Protection Center did not press her but requested she cooperate by submitting detailed records of her experiences, sensations, and insights during the active detachment of her spiritual form.

They promised, "With these records, we can negotiate with the Gene Research Institute.

They should no longer bother you. Of course, if they have questions, you might need to help clarify some doubts.

Since their research has hit a dead end, they might still be persistent, so cooperating a bit to fend them off would be best.

This way, we can provide a reasonable explanation to the public."

After all, calming spiritual unrest concerns all citizens, and even the Female Protection Center cannot oppose the entire populace.