Chapter 126: The East is Dawning, Don’t Say You Started Early
【Making history! 《Wish fulfilled》 sales exceeded 1 million copies within 5 days of release】
【Zhang Liangying—two albums crowned her the Heavenly Queen of the Chinese Music Scene】
【He spent two years elevating a dreaming music girl to the highest position in the Chinese Music Scene. Is Shen Qing a genius or just lucky?】
【Qingying Studio confirms that Zhang Liangying will perform live with full vocals at 《2006·Grand Ceremony Xi’an》, an event jointly hosted by the Beijing Olympic Committee and the Shaanxi Provincial Government, with Zhang Yimou as honorary General Director and Chen Weiya as General Director】
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October 11th.
Qingying Studio was filled with joy and harmony.
Shen Qing appeared with a stack of red envelopes, and the crowd applauded and cheered.
Shen Qing: “Liangying, this is a big red envelope for you, 19,999.99 yuan. I hope you continue to strive, set a benchmark for the Chinese Music Scene, and show everyone what a Heavenly Queen is!”
Zhang Liangying: “As you command!”
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Shen Qing: “Chen Liang, this is a red envelope for you, 8,888.88 yuan. As the only employee of our company, I hope you become a versatile professional and carry the banner of the studio’s rise!!”
Chen Liang: “Loyalty!”
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Shen Qing: “Rain God, you just reported to the company today, and Beijing had its first light rain of autumn. Excellent, autumn rain signifies a good harvest! Here’s 8,888.88 yuan for you too. I hope you spend this time learning more about vocal music, and if you have any ideas, you can try writing songs.”
Xiao Jingteng: “Oh my god, I get a red envelope on my first day! Boss, I’ll follow you for life!”
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Shen Qing: “Yuanyuan, Bingbing, Tiantian, you three have worked hard filming recently. I’ll visit you on set when I have time. Here, red envelopes are a must, 8,888.88 yuan!”
The three: “Thank you, boss~”
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Shen Qing: “Alright, the hot pot is ready, let’s have lamb slices!”
Zhang Liangying: “Stop! It’s my birthday today! I haven’t blown out the candles on the cake yet, I want to make a wish.”
Jing Tian: “Haha, Brother Qing, drink a penalty cup. Sister Liangying hasn’t made a wish yet, and she’s the birthday star today.”
That’s right, today was both the studio’s celebration day and Zhang Liangying’s 22nd birthday.
Shen Qing originally wanted to throw a grand party for her, but Liangying, this girl, just wanted to celebrate at the studio. She said, “This is our studio, our warm little home. Celebrating my birthday here feels like home.”
Little home, the feeling of home…
Liangying still lacks affection!
Shen Qing would naturally satisfy her. He had the newly arrived Xiao Jingteng and Chen Liang go to the supermarket to buy ingredients and pots for hot pot, and then went to the nearby wet market to get some fresh lamb.
Then he called over Fan Bingbing, Gao Yuanyuan, and Jing Tian, his three sisters, to celebrate Zhang Liangying’s birthday.
Although there weren’t many people, the atmosphere was lively.
Especially when talking about the sales of 《Wish fulfilled》, the exclamations that rose one after another made both Liangying and Shen Qing feel very pleased.
Now, less than half a month after its release, sales have already reached 2 million copies. If it weren’t for the factory machines smoking and insufficient production capacity, breaking 2.5 million would have been a sure thing.
At the current growth rate, it’s a foregone conclusion that this album will break 4 million copies.
After eating lamb, Fan Bingbing took a sip of Sprite and said enviously, “3.5 million copies can earn 100 million yuan. Won’t 《Wish fulfilled》 earn 150 million this time?”
Gao Yuanyuan: “So much money.”
Xiao Jingteng: “I calculated it. If it’s 4 million CDs, it can earn 120 million yuan. If it’s 4.5 million, it can earn 135 million yuan. This doesn’t even include the money from selling tapes…”
Jing Tian: “My goodness, if you include the tapes, it’s at least 150 million yuan, right?”
So many ‘0’s, just thinking about it makes one dizzy.
The three women were extremely envious…
With the first pot of gold, more gold can be generated. If this were invested, with good luck, one could earn more than ten times the amount.
Is a billionaire about to be born?
Gao Yuanyuan and Fan Xiaopang’s dream male gods were nothing more than this. Their little thoughts started to stir, “I’m so envious of Zhang Liangying. Her benefactor is handsome, talented, and very rich.”
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A few days later.
By the 20th, 《Wish fulfilled》 had been released for a full month, and domestic sales had exceeded 2.8 million copies.
With the promotion and distribution channels in Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea opened up, sales there were also gradually increasing, and Zhang Liangying had already gained a considerable fan base.
According to Taihe Rye Music’s prediction, total Asian sales would definitely break 4 million, surpassing Jay Chou’s 《Qi Li Xiang》, and might reach around 4.5 million copies.
This data made other singers despair.
A music critic wrote an article: “《Wish fulfilled》 is the last swan song of the Chinese Music Scene’s physical album market! With the rapid development of the internet and the iteration of mobile devices, electronic albums will gradually replace physical albums…”
While seemingly singing the blues for the album market, it was actually a boost for Zhang Liangying!
Fans: The album market is going downhill? Then hurry up and buy 《Wish fulfilled》, or it’ll become a collector’s item.
In this atmosphere, Shen Qing brought Zhang Liangying to Xi’an. Tonight, a grand gala will be held—《2006·Grand Ceremony Xi’an》.
Actually.
This was a rehearsal stage for the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
The initiator was the Beijing Olympic Committee.
Previously, the Olympic Committee had carefully selected from across the country, finally choosing Xi’an, with its profound cultural heritage.
The gala, with the core concept of “Dialogue between Historical Civilization and Modern Olympics,” aimed to build a bridge integrating ancient Chinese culture and the Olympic spirit.
Zhang Liangying was one of only two invited celebrities tonight.
The other was Liu Huan.
Shen Qing and Liangying arrived at noon. As soon as they entered the hotel restaurant, Liu Huan proactively came over.
He greeted Zhang Liangying and then shook Shen Qing’s hand: “It’s good to see the little genius again, haha. This album truly impressed me.”
Shen Qing: “Teacher Liu Huan is too kind. I just had a lot of inspiration this time.”
Liu Huan: “Modest! I wish I had inspiration too, but I don’t… By the way, Liangying, you’re performing first tonight. After you finish, don’t leave, let’s try some Xi’an late-night snacks.”
Just then, Zhang Yimou and Chen Weiya also walked over.
As directors of this gala, they were extremely busy, but they took the time to greet Zhang Liangying and Shen Qing when they saw them.
This is influence!
Before leaving.
Zhang Yimou said: “Shen Qing, the theme song for the Olympic Games opening ceremony is entrusted to you. Don’t disappoint the audience worldwide.”
Shen Qing: “Director Zhang, the responsibility is too great. I’m just a young person under twenty, I can’t handle it!”
Everyone: “Hahaha, Shen Qing, keep it up! We’re all optimistic about you.”
Although his words were seemingly a joke, they also showed Shen Qing’s standing in everyone’s hearts. Inviting Zhang Liangying as one of the only two pop singers on stage tonight showed great recognition.
Around 3 PM.
The group arrived at Datang Everbright City.
In front of the largest building, a stage had already been set up, and CCTV-3’s broadcast van had its antenna raised.
As Zhang Liangying got out of the car, the Liangfen fans waiting nearby erupted with the loudest cheers of the day, “Liangying, Liangying, Heavenly Queen Liangying…”
Zhang Liangying didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Who came up with that slogan?
Can we remove the words ‘Heavenly Queen’? It’s quite awkward!
Liu Huan, Liu Xiang, and Tian Liang, who were walking together, suddenly lost their luster.
Seeing Liu Xiang’s confident demeanor, Shen Qing actually felt a bit regretful. Liu Xiang had just achieved a personal best of 12.88 seconds in the ‘Lausanne Diamond League’ this year.
The entire nation expected him to win the 110-meter hurdles Olympic gold medal for China in 2008.
But fate played a cruel trick. High-intensity training before the 2008 Olympics severely aggravated his pre-existing injury, leading to his regrettable withdrawal.
Shen Qing chatted with Liu Xiang for a while, advising him to rest more. He didn’t know if Liu Xiang had taken his advice.
On the other side.
Zhang Liangying was already on stage rehearsing her movements.
Shortly after, she began rehearsing with the band. Although she wasn’t performing at full power, her incredible vocals still drew the attention of the staff, athletes, and tourists in Datang Everbright City.
“Holy crap, she’s singing live, and it sounds this good?”
“Better than many singers using reverb, her vocals are unbeatable.”
“She seems even more amazing than when she participated in Super Girl last year. Shen Qing is incredible, to have shaped Liangying like this!”
“Look quickly, that must be Shen Qing. He’s so handsome in person.”
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But as night fell and it turned 8 PM, the live broadcast began on time. Countless fans sat in front of their televisions, waiting for Liangying. After a 5-minute opening dance, Zhang Liangying took the stage.
“Ahhh, Liangying is here.”
“Wow, her makeup tonight is so beautiful, and this outfit is amazing, both sexy and highlighting the beauty of Hanfu.”
“The live version of ‘Wish fulfilled’ must be different.”
At this moment.
The music began, and 6 cameras focused on the stage.
Zhang Liangying looked at the tens of thousands of tourists and spectators （ below, slowly raised her microphone, and sang 《Wish fulfilled》 in front of thousands of people for the first time!
The feeling was completely different from the recording studio.
Especially with the ancient and solemn buildings surrounding her, Zhang Liangying’s understanding of 《Wish fulfilled》 deepened. She suddenly thought of a poem by a great man: The East is about to dawn, do not say the journey is too early…
