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Chapter 502 I resigned, be careful
"..."

Wow! After thinking about it carefully, Qian Jiang exclaimed, "Wow!"

This slogan is much more powerful than his.

"It still has to be you, Ayi."

Qian Jiang put himself in the situation, simulated it in his mind, then slapped his thigh and decisively used it.

He is worthy of being the Purple Star sent from heaven. Isn’t his brain more clever than those idiots?

According to Warner's own news channels and the information hinted by Yao Qian, one of this year's judges, Zhou Yi will be able to regain the glory of his debut and win four trophies at once with 7 nominations for these seven awards.

"Almost. In the 01 Golden Melody Awards, I won four awards at once because I was a newcomer. This time, I am just relying on foreign talents to gain respect."

Facing Qian Jiang's expectations, Zhou Yi seemed very calm.

In 2001, he received six nominations for his first Golden Melody Awards. In the end, with his status as a newcomer and the groundbreaking style of his album, he won four awards including Best Album, Best Album Producer, Best Composer and Best Newcomer.

Compared to the Golden Melody Awards in 2002, he was shortlisted for five awards with a total of eleven nominations, and finally won the two major awards of Best Composition and Best Album plus a Best Video Award.

If you compare the two Golden Melody Awards, you can find that he actually won more and more valuable awards in the first session. After all, he can't get the extra Newcomer Award now.

"The Golden Melody Awards have always had a tradition of giving away the hottest entries, not to mention that my identity is very sensitive in Taiwan, so winning three major awards plus a minor video award is almost the theoretical limit.

"But the premise is that you don't do anything out of the ordinary."

Zhou Yi, leaning on the sofa, raised a hint of mockery on his face.

This year in Taiwan, restrictions on mainland singers have been further tightened.

The most typical example is Nayoung, who was also shortlisted for the singing queen, but she did not get a permit and could not attend the Golden Melody Awards. Warner could only say that Nayoung was preparing for the concert and had no time to attend.
Hu Yanbing's album "Wenwu Shuangquan" released last year was nominated at major award ceremonies in Hong Kong and mainland China this year, winning both the new artist award and the album award. Only in Taiwan, he was not nominated for any award, and was not even eligible for nomination for a fake award.

Wang Feng, who plays rock music, has become an "underground singer" in Taiwan.

He is more dazzling than Naying, Hu Yanbing, Wang Feng and others, and he is also internationally famous. It is impossible not to issue permission, but it is still possible to secretly influence the Golden Melody Awards.

Zhou Yi never doubted the bottom line of that group of people, otherwise he would not have issued further restrictions specifically targeting singers.

Even actors from the mainland can relax a bit, but singers are under strict control, with restrictions getting higher every year.

Because of the influence of songs and singers, they are relatively easier to spread and will be deeply interpreted by people. The treatment of Zhe Tao's album "Black Tangerine" in Taiwan is a living example.

Qian Jiang had previously tried to secure a Golden Melody Award performance for Zhou Yi, but due to Zhou Yi's lawless behavior in the United States, no one knew what Zhou Yi would do when he performed on stage. In the end, the Golden Melody Award was unable to gain the upper hand and did not agree.

"They won't dare to go too far with your tricks. Your current reputation is your best asset. Besides, don't forget that we still have Yao Qian."

Qian Jiang, who has been paying close attention to the Golden Melody Awards, was helpless about this and mentioned the general manager of Viking Records who likes to advocate fairness and justice.

If there were any special insider issues in this session, he would definitely inform Zhou Yi privately -

"Ring ring ring!"

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.

When Zhou Yi reached out to pick up the phone from the coffee table and glanced at the caller notes, he turned it over so that Qian Jiang could see the name clearly.

Yao Qian.

"Ayi, I've resigned. Remember to be careful with your words. The best lyricist and composer may change."

As one of the mainstays of the Golden Melody Awards jury since 2000, Yao Qian, who called Zhou Yi specifically, surprised both of them with his first words.

What the hell?
Resign?

The two looked at each other, and Qian Jiang's expression gradually became ugly.

On August 2003, 8, Yao Qian, as a member of the Taiwan jury for three consecutive terms, chose to submit his resignation. After the end of this year's Golden Melody Awards, he will resign from all his positions in the Golden Melody Awards team. Good news for Virgin Records: Xiao Yaxuan should be able to be nominated for the Golden Melody Awards in the future;

The bad news for Warner: they will now lose a heavyweight ally in the Golden Melody Awards.

Qian Jiang, who felt something was wrong, immediately started to investigate what was going on. He was busy making phone calls one after another. Zhou Yi, on the other hand, turned his attention to Professor Lai, who seemed to be on his side in the TV show.

His right index finger unconsciously rubbed his chin, with a thoughtful look between his brows.

The next day, at five in the evening.

The bustling 2003 14th Taiwan Golden Melody Awards red carpet event officially began at the National Taiwan University Sports Complex in Taiwan, and fans from all groups entered the venue in an orderly manner with their tickets.

The stars appeared one by one in order of status from small to large amid the cheers of fans, walked across the red carpet and left their artistic signatures on the autograph board. The interview session also followed the usual practice and Zhou Yi did not notice anything unusual.

"Jie Lun, Jie Lun, how many awards do you think you can win tonight?"

Last year, Jay Chou's "Fantasy" received ten nominations for five awards. Although he only won the Best Producer award as a consolation prize, he became the only singer of his generation who could snatch a Golden Melody Award from Jay Chou, who was at the peak of his career.

"How can I know that? I think being nominated is a form of recognition, right? Winning awards is not something I need to consider..."

Since his debut, Jay Chou has always had the big devil Zhou Yi weighing on his head. This year, he has successfully won the title of Little King of Heaven, but he still behaves very modestly when facing interviews.

The singers just need to sing well, but the judges have a lot of things to consider.

"Yanzi, if you have to choose, which prize do you want to get the most tonight?"

"If I have to choose, I think it should be the Best Vocal Album Award."

Sun Yanzi, who was wearing a black French retro dress, chuckled twice: "Because this award has the most competition, and if I win it, I can show off in front of Zhou Yi every day."

"..."

Isn't the point of your words that you show off to Zhou Yi every day?
"Snow friend..."

"headmaster……"

"Book of Changes..."

This year's Golden Melody Awards not only attracted Hong Kong stars who rarely appear in Taiwan, such as Tan Yonglin and Zhang Xueyou, but also Japanese diva Akina Nakamori and famous Korean transgender artist Ha Ji-soo.

It can be said that this was the event with the largest number of Chinese and foreign stars gathered since its inception, so the red carpet segment lasted a bit long.

It started at 5 o'clock and lasted until the awards ceremony officially started at 7 o'clock in the evening.
Zhou Yi's seat was in the second row, the first seat on the left side of the stairs. Beside him were Jay Chou, Wang Lihong, Chen Yixun's agent, Zhang Xueyou, Tan Yonglin and others.

Sun Yanzi also sat in the second row, the first seat on the right side of the steps, forming a symmetry with the male camp headed by Zhou Yi. Next to her were Liang Jingru, Mo Wenwei, Chen Huilin and others, and behind her were female singers such as Cai Yilin and Xu Huixin.

After Yao Qian's warning about running away, Zhou Yi had already calmed down - it could even be said that he was mentally prepared. He had already prepared for the unexpected situation of only winning one award or no award.

But the fact that he won the first best lyricist exceeded his expectations.

Lin Qiuli: "Darkness" (sung by A-Du);
Fang Wenshan: "Tea Brewed by Grandpa" (sung by Jay Chou);

Xiao Huangqi: "You Are My Eyes" (sung by Xiao Huangqi);

Zhou Yi: "Mom and Dad", "Rain on Qingming Festival", "Fireworks Fade Easily".

Zhou Yi, who was one against three in the first award, won the Best Lyrics Award for "Mom and Dad" under the announcement of two award presenters, Zhang Zhenyue and Yang Naiwen...

?

Zhou Yi frowned slightly——

what's the situation?
Didn’t Yao Qian say that the Best Lyricist award was gone?

(End of this chapter)