Chapter 118: Huayi’s Top Sister Is Also Anxious? Brother Shen, We Entrust Sister Jing Tian to You
“Oh my god! Shen Qing, what are you doing?”
“Am I seeing things? What did I just see? Shen Qing is making a movie-style MV, who makes a two-hour MV, damn it?”
“Zhang Liangying’s second album’s title song is called 《Wishful Thinking《, that name, it sounds like a main theme? Could it really be related to the Olympics?”
“It’s not the Olympics, but it’s definitely a main theme, no doubt about it.”
“…”
Sina’s article was like a stunningly beautiful, risqué image, spreading incredibly fast. Within hours, it had gone viral across Chinese internet forums and chat apps.
Tieba, Tianya, Hupu, QQ, and other platforms were all discussing it.
The incredibly excited Liangfen fans were almost overwhelming the Tieba pages of Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang.
Even Zhou Bichang, who was holding her new album press conference, was affected.
Not only were fans asking her how she felt about Zhang Liangying’s second album, but some media outlets were also stirring up trouble, making Zhou Bichang extremely uncomfortable.
Liangying is already on her second album!!
Meanwhile, she’s still dragging her feet with her first album’s press conference, and she can’t even be sure how many copies it will sell, so she doesn’t dare to have the factory press too many CDs.
It’s so frustrating~
We’re all in the top three of Super Girl, why are you so amazing!
Shen Qing!
It’s all Shen Qing’s fault!
This two-hour MV is also Shen Qing’s doing.
The thought of this name, which made her both love and hate him, made Zhou Bichang dizzy and she had to end the press conference early.
On the other side, Li Yuchun was equally miserable.
Her new album press conference was originally scheduled for early August, but now she was so scared that she quickly postponed it to the end of August.
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Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Pan Xiaoshuai saw the news forwarded by CTV and sighed helplessly on his balcony, “Is this the gap between me and a top genius?”
His fifth album, 《Turn Around the Earth《, released last month, only sold over 700,000 copies across all Asian channels in its first month. In Taiwan, it only sold over 10,000 copies, and even the title song 《Turn Around the Earth《 couldn’t break into the top ten on the charts.
“Sigh, it’s tough, Liangying.”
“You sold over a hundred thousand copies in Taiwan, breaking into the top five of the annual charts, and your title song 《What I Miss《 also entered the top five. Yet, as a Taiwanese singer, my sales didn’t even make the top twenty.”
“And now you’re releasing your second album, and you’re investing over 15 million to shoot an MV…”
“How can I be as awesome as you!!”
“Sigh, I guess I’ll focus more on developing in Mainland China from now on. Mainland China sold 600,000 copies in a month, there’s no reason not to go there to make money!”
“I really wish Shen Qing would write a song for me!”
Pan Weibai held his phone, raised it, and then put it down, unable to bring himself to ask Shen Qing.
Other Taiwanese singers, such as Stefanie Sun, Jolin Tsai, Rainie Yang, SHE, Angela Chang, Cyndi Wang, A-Mei, and others, were all quite bewildered by Shen Qing’s actions.
What the heck?
Why do you need to make such a big fuss for an album release?
Could it be that you wrote an album just to make a movie!
Shen Qing didn’t know that his actions had ignited Jay Chou’s desire to make a movie. That night, Old Zhou got inspired and didn’t sleep, writing until past three in the morning.
Finally, unable to hold on any longer, he wrote the movie’s title on the first page: Secret.
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Beijing, Fengtai, Aerospace Compound.
Gao Yuanyuan was still surfing the internet.
Ever since she saw the news about Zhang Liangying’s new album MV during dinner, her heart had been pounding, and she couldn’t sleep. Liangying’s development made her so envious.
At this moment.
Wearing only a small tank top and shorts, Yuanyuan curled up on a chair, hugging her knees, looking pitiful and in great need of comfort.
Her young body was filled with youthful restlessness.
At the same time, she possessed the charm of a mature woman.
Her mind was now filled with Shen Qing’s face, and she muttered to herself with a troubled expression, “Alas, no! Liangying and Shen Qing must have an unusual relationship. If I were to interfere… the media would call me a third party.”
But liking someone is uncontrollable; the hormones in your body will teach you a lesson.
It was five in the morning, and Gao Yuanyuan was tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep. Finally, she couldn’t resist sending Zhang Liangying a text message, “Good morning, Liangying! Are you free this morning? I want to get my hair done, want to come along?”
When Zhang Liangying woke up and saw Gao Yuanyuan’s message, she happily replied, “Sure, I’ll get ready now. Where should we meet?”
Liangying had been busy with work these past few days and wanted to go out and have some fun too!
Humming the melody of 《Wishful Thinking《, Liangying began to wash up, put on makeup, and get dressed. She also made a call to Shen Qing to report in: “Reporting, Officer, I’m going out with Yuanyuan today!”
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Huayi Company.
Huayi’s Top Sister, Fan Xiaopang, hasn’t been happy lately. Her contract with Huayi expires in February next year, but she hasn’t found a new agency yet and is already considering starting her own studio.
Over the years, although Huayi has always claimed externally that she is the Top Sister of Huayi, and the public has always thought so, only she knows the true hardships.
Since Feng Xiaogang’s 《A World Without Thieves《, Li Bingbing has actually replaced her.
At that time, Fan Xiaopang didn’t get the role. The Wang Brothers successively compensated her with 《The Twins Effect II: Flower City Battle《 and 《A Chinese Tall Story《, as well as several major IP TV dramas…
But it was useless.
In the acting profession, it’s not about the number of works you have, but the quality.
This year, Huayi plans to buy the Mainland distribution rights for 《The Forbidden Kingdom《. The Wang Brothers want to cast Li Bingbing in the film, and there’s no place for her, Fan Xiaopang.
The successive disappointments have made her weary.
Yesterday, after seeing the news about Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying, Fan Xiaopang’s mind became active. The studio opened by Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying gave her inspiration, “I can open one too!”
But opening a studio is easy; getting resources is difficult.
Projects invested in by big companies mostly go to their own people, leaving no room for outsiders. It’s as difficult as reaching heaven to get in.
Unless you invest yourself!
Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying did just that. They were able to invest over 15 million themselves to shoot an MV, which completely stunned Fan Xiaopang, “Making an album is that profitable?”
She didn’t know until she asked around. She found out that Zhang Liangying’s album earned nearly 100 million, which was more than Huayi Company’s profit for several years.
Fan Xiaopang: “???”
She had heard of Shen Qing’s name.
Since he could earn 100 million now, Fan Xiaopang had no doubt that Shen Qing could earn even more, because his musical talent was evident to all, and he was only 19 years old…
Now that he has entered the film industry and holds 100 million in cash, he is a proper capitalist!
Fan Xiaopang was very interested in this ‘MV’.
She desperately wanted to shed the reputation of being a ‘maid’ and desperately wanted to improve her status!
That’s why she had always wanted to take on a movie role.
Recently, she received an invitation from director Li Yu to play a role in 《Apple《.
After reading the script, Fan Xiaopang felt a physiological discomfort, “What kind of bullshit script is this? It has no substance and no depth.”
In contrast, based on the information Shen Qing revealed to the media, the theme of this movie-style MV was very upright.
Out of belief in Shen Qing’s talent, Fan Xiaopang had no doubt that the song 《Wishful Thinking《 would be a huge hit, and the movie wouldn’t flop, because the directors were Feng Xiaogang, Jiang Wen, and Ning Hao, among others.
Just these directors alone would make countless actors flock to them, and many people would never get to play even a small supporting role in their films in their lifetime.
Such a project is something every TV actor would want to participate in.
Thinking of this.
Fan Xiaopang abandoned the script for 《Investiture of the Gods: The Phoenix《 and drove to Taihe Rye Music, intending to find an acquaintance to guide her to meet Shen Qing.
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Beijing Dance Academy.
Jing Tian got out of a Land Rover and waved her fair right hand at the car, “Brother Zheng, I’m going to school. Drive carefully on the road.”
Lu Zheng looked at the cute young girl and couldn’t help but smile, “Okay, you go. I’m going to see Shen Qing and help you get a role.”
Jing Tian showed a row of pearly white teeth, “Thank you, Brother Zheng!”
Originally, Lu Zheng wanted to train Jing Tian as a singer, but after hearing Da Tiantian sing a few times, Lu Zheng abandoned this idea.
The competition in this industry is much crueler than in the film and television industry.
It’s hard to make a name for yourself without a good voice.
What if there’s Shen Qing?
That would be possible!
However, Shen Qing would prioritize Zhang Liangying for his good songs, leaving none for other women.
Yesterday, Lu Zheng saw that Shen Qing was going to shoot an MV, and he, who was worried about not having a place to promote Jing Tian, found an entry point.
Driving to Qingying Studio, Lu Zheng parked the car with some trepidation. Chen Liang, who was waiting at the door, led him into the meeting room.
Shen Qing: “Mr. Lu, hello, hello.”
Lu Zheng: “Haha, I’m not disturbing you today, am I?”
Shen Qing: “You’ve come at the perfect time. We’re discussing the script. If Mr. Lu is interested, you can listen in. These three are all famous directors in the industry.”
Although Lu Zheng had background and money, he didn’t interact much with people in the film industry. At this moment, he enthusiastically shook hands with Ning Hao, Lou Ye, Jiang Wen, and two screenwriters.
Shen Qing introduced everyone one by one.
Lu Zheng also made a brief introduction.
Shen Qing: “Feng Xiaogang couldn’t make it today, otherwise it would be even livelier.”
Lu Zheng: “Oh? Director Feng is also involved in this movie?”
Shen Qing: “Of course, Director Feng is very happy to shoot a segment.”
Lu Zheng: “Great! I’ll invest in this project. You just need to give me a role. I don’t want any box office share; all the profits go to you.”
Shen Qing: “Straightforward!”
It’s great to cooperate with wealthy third-generation individuals.
They really don’t mess around.
They discussed for over three hours. Shen Qing finished explaining his ideas, and the directors and screenwriters basically organized his thoughts into five complete plot outlines.
Lu Zheng listened throughout and finally applauded with a smile, “I thought you were only good at writing songs, but I didn’t expect you to be so amazing at writing scripts too. The stories you just told would definitely be a hit if filmed.”
Shen Qing: “Mr. Lu is too kind, but it’s just inspired by my feelings.”
Lu Zheng: “By the way, Brother Shen, once you finish the script, I’ll submit it for review. You don’t need to worry about these things! You and the directors can focus on assembling the crew and casting. My investment will be transferred to your account tomorrow. 3 million for a female role; I don’t want the female lead, just give me a supporting actress with a significant role!”
Shen Qing shook his hand and said, “Mr. Lu, I’ve made a true friend in you.”
“Haha, I like your personality and talent too. 3 million is well worth it just to make a friend like you,” Lu Zheng said with a hearty laugh. “Brother Shen, I’ll entrust Sister Jing Tian to you.”
