Chapter 138: Zhang Liangying, Let Your Love Each Other Become the Exclusive BGM for the Spring Festival
The key factor determining a person’s status in the entertainment circle is resources.
The higher, rarer, and more useful the resources one possesses, the higher their status will be. Artists will respect you more, and your fame within the circle will grow.
These resources can be divided into three categories.
The first category comprises those who hold power, such as Han Sanping of China Film Group Corporation. This type of person is in a league of their own.
The second category includes various investors who control capital. There are many people in this category, and many are involved in it as a hobby.
The third category consists of those who possess talent, such as directors who have produced critically acclaimed and commercially successful films and television dramas, and music producers who consistently create hit songs.
Shen Qing currently does not possess many resources, but he already has enough to make the artists present eager.
In 2006, the Spring Festival Gala was a top-tier resource.
One can question whether certain programs on the Spring Festival Gala were not enjoyable, but one cannot question its viewership ratings or its status in the hearts of the Chinese people.
Even 20 years later, the Spring Festival Gala remains an absolute viewership king, with very few programs surpassing it.
Not to mention, this was an era when various entertainment activities were not well-developed. The Spring Festival Gala was considered the pinnacle in the minds of the Chinese people.
Appearing on this stage, while it doesn’t guarantee future success, at least signifies that the song sung by an artist, or the film and television works they participated in, in 2006, have received the recognition of the general public.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to get on that stage at all.
…
Shen Qing: “I won’t waste any more time. I’ll start announcing the names. Those who are called will report to the studio tomorrow morning at nine.”
Fan Xiaopang swallowed and stared intently at Shen Qing.
Gao Yuanyuan also watched with eager eyes.
Huang Bo’s hands were clenched tightly with nervousness.
Huang Xiaoming was relatively calm, appearing nonchalant on the surface, but inwardly he also very much hoped to be chosen by Shen Qing.
When Shen Qing announced the names of Gao Yuanyuan, Fan Xiaopang, Jing Tian, Huang Xiaoming, Huang Bo, and Zhang Yi—six people—those not selected still offered warm applause and cheers.
As for whether anyone would be unhappy?
Shen Qing didn’t care.
You would regret it even more if you chose these ungrateful people.
Without Shen Qing, who knows when they would have had the chance to participate in a film with a budget of 400 million yuan!
…
The dinner concluded in a joyful and harmonious atmosphere. Everyone stood at the entrance, waiting for Chen Liang to drive Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying back.
Sitting in the back seat, Zhang Liangying watched the scene of everyone waving and shouting “President Shen, please go slowly,” feeling as if it were a different lifetime.
Chen Liang smiled and said, “A true man should be like this!”
Zhang Liangying nodded vigorously, “At an age under twenty, he has won over a group of entertainment industry seniors. There are very few like him in the world.”
Shen Qing closed his eyes slightly, leaning back against the headrest, “This is all on the surface. Do you know what they are thinking inside?”
“Ah? They should respect you a lot inside too!”
Liangying, who had always been protected by Shen Qing, was a bit naive.
Chen Liang, however, hesitated, as if he had something to say.
This young man founded the Tianci Music Society at Zhejiang University and successfully integrated himself into Shen Qing and Liangying’s circle. He’s earning hundreds of thousands annually right after graduation, a true winner in life!
His depth of character was greater than Zhang Liangying’s.
Shen Qing: “A Liang, feel free to say whatever you want.”
Chen Liang: “My People, My Country brought them fame and money, which is why they respect President Shen. If we don’t provide them with more in the future, they might curse us. This is the principle of ‘a favor of one measure becomes a debt of ten measures’.”
Shen Qing laughed heartily, “Liangying, do you understand? This is the entertainment circle!”
Zhang Liangying: “They are all cunning foxes of a thousand years~”
Shen Qing: “Of course. None of them are easy to deal with.”
Upon returning to the newly renovated villa by the Third Ring Road, Shen Qing carried Zhang Liangying into the living room and placed her on the sofa.
Looking at the alluring woman panting, Shen Qing unbuckled his belt and pressed down on her.
…
The night passed without incident. The next morning, Shen Qing woke up to Zhang Liangying’s gentle 360-degree all-encompassing wake-up service and saw that it was already ten o’clock.
Shen Qing stroked Liangying’s head, “Why didn’t you wake me up earlier! It’s already ten.”
Liangying looked up slightly, her mouth still pouting, and mumbled, “I wanted you to sleep a little longer. You’ve been tired these past few days.”
“Besides, I wanted to make those six people wait a bit longer. Who told them to be two-faced? Maybe Fan Xiaopang even cursed you.”
Good heavens~
So that’s how she was waiting for Shen Qing.
Shen Qing rested his hands behind his head and said, “Then let them wait a bit longer. We’ll take our time.”
Zhang Liangying: “Hehe, okay!”
Not long after.
The rhythm entered a stable phase. Shen Qing took the opportunity to check his phone and frowned slightly, “Damn it, six long messages…”
He thought Fan Xiaopang would write the most, but Jing Tian and Gao Yuanyuan were even more prolific than Xiaopang.
If it weren’t for the character limit of text messages, they probably would have written 800-word essays.
Shen Qing finished reading them one by one. Zhang Liangying had also reached her climax and let out a sigh like a ‘screaming chicken’ as her energy dissipated~
The battle was over!
A new war had begun.
…
“I really regret choosing you all!”
“My top-tier recording studio, renovated for 18 million yuan, and you six can’t even sing a complete melody, with very few overlapping notes. How did you manage that?”
“The song My People, My Country is so simple, and you still can’t record it well. You won’t even have the chance to lip-sync.”
Huang Bo, Fan Xiaopang, Gao Yuanyuan, Huang Xiaoming, Jing Tian, and Zhang Yi all looked like quails, afraid to look up.
They were too unskilled.
They had absolutely no musical talent.
They could only rely on a ‘million-dollar auto-tune’ for minor adjustments.
However, Fan Xiaopang’s loose white T-shirt was slightly sheer, revealing a hint of her figure. Yuanyuan’s alluring red lips moved continuously, and Jing Tian’s fair face was as tender as if it could be squeezed for water… Shen Qing’s mood gradually improved.
Zhang Liangying tugged on Shen Qing’s hand and said, “Little brother, you sit aside first. I’ll talk to them.”
Shen Qing nodded, “Chen Liang, take them to practice first. I’ll come to record the song in two hours.”
…
Next door, Old Chen, the recording engineer from Taihe Rye Music, was adjusting the equipment. Seeing him enter, he immediately stood up, “President Shen, the equipment is ready. We can record anytime.”
The demo for Love Each Other was about to be recorded.
This song was originally the theme song for the opening ceremony of the 11th National Games and is hailed as the most classic National Games song, without exception.
Although it is the theme song for the games, the lyrics do not have a particularly strong sense of sportsmanship; instead, they convey a sense of ‘family reunion’.
Singing the entire song, one can see magnificent mountains and rivers, and also feel the warmth of countless homes.
It is very suitable for the Spring Festival Gala.
Moreover, the prelude has a hint of ‘Yimeng Mountain Folk Song’, which can instantly bring the audience closer, making the song very down-to-earth and in line with the purpose of the Spring Festival Gala.
“All people are kindred and love each other”
“Though separated by a thousand miles, our hearts are united as one”
“Tonight, when the lights of ten thousand homes are lit”
“…”
During the first take, Zhang Liangying’s voice was slightly loose and not yet fully in tune, lacking the festive feeling.
Shen Qing: “Teacher Chen, please play Andy Lau’s Congratulations on Your Fortune, so Liangying can find the New Year’s feeling.”
Teacher Chen: “Alright! Happy New Year!”
Zhang Liangying chuckled, “Isn’t this song the supermarket anthem? Haha, after Heavenly King Andy sang it on the Spring Festival Gala in ’05, it was everywhere in shopping malls.”
“I congratulate you on your fortune”
“I congratulate you on your brilliance”
“Let the best come your way”
“Let the bad go away”
“Oh~ Politeness is never a fault”
After singing a few lines, Liangying had found the New Year’s atmosphere.
Strange~
This song has a magical quality.
Shen Qing: “I hope that in the future, when people hear Love Each Other, they will immediately feel the New Year’s atmosphere. Together with Congratulations on Your Fortune, it will become the ‘Spring Festival Exclusive BGM’. Liangying, you will be incredible then…”
Liangying: “Ah? Why?!”
Old Chen: “Liangying, think about it. If this song becomes the Spring Festival Exclusive BGM, your name will be tied to the Spring Festival, which is more effective than any publicity.”
Shen Qing didn’t even need to brainwash her~
Liangying’s heart pounded wildly.
This kind of honor could not be bought with any amount of money.
At this moment.
She waved her little fist and said with a hop, “Hey, I have to record it well. I can’t disgrace you, Officer!”
Shen Qing: “Cough, cough, I’m younger than you. Just call me Ah Qing.”
Old Chen: “I didn’t hear anything. This song is really good, ahhh, all people are kindred and love each other, congratulations on your everyday fortune…”
Seeing Old Chen pretend to be oblivious, Zhang Liangying blinked and darted into the recording studio.
Shen Qing was sweating profusely.
Can’t these private little habits be discussed in public! Otherwise, people will think we’re too extravagant~
Tonight, he’ll have to give Liangying some military training.
If this girl doesn’t recite the rookie camp regulations for three days, she’ll forget her north from her south.
…
Two hours passed in a flash. Zhang Liangying had finished recording the demo for Love Each Other. Her round, full, and soaring vocals were able to fully bring out the song’s charm.
However.
Shen Qing was also contemplating whether to use a multi-person chorus.
A single female voice was a bit too thin.
If a chorus was needed, who should he find?
Shen Qing’s first thought was Jay Chou.
Liangying is from the mainland, and Jaylen is from Taiwan. A duet between the two would also have a good meaning—unity between the two sides.
With this thought.
Shen Qing sent a text message to Jaylen.
Old Zhou replied in less than two minutes: “Younger brother Shen Qing, I’ve been so beaten by you that I’m questioning my life. The media has been comparing me to Liangying recently…”
Shen Qing: …
His fingers flew across the keyboard: “It’s just that Liangying’s second album surpassed your highest record. Relax, you’ll be surpassed continuously in the future.”
Jaylen: “I think you’ll need to call me for a 119 emergency!”
Shen Qing: “Haha, just kidding. Have a big gig, are you in? A very Nice song, and I want to find you for a duet.”
Jaylen: “With my goddess Zhang Liangying?”
Shen Qing: “Guess?”
Jaylen, who was in Taipei at home working on Secret with two professional screenwriters, immediately called back: “Yes! As long as it’s a duet with my goddess, any song, any stage, I, Old Zhou, will definitely help out!”
Ten minutes later, Shen Qing finished his call with Jin Yue and called Jaylen back: “The day after tomorrow, I’ll pick you up at Beijing Capital Airport, and we’ll go to Spring Festival Gala Studio One.”
Jaylen: “Wait, such a big stage?”
