The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 849 Zhou Dazui

"Ed, I have to stay in Boston for a few more days."

"Ok, no problem at all."

"Oh, by the way, there is something I wanted to tell you. I plan to participate in a student protest against the US government in Massachusetts. They invited me."

"You decide your schedule, and we're going to follow who—wait, what did you say?"

"And one more thing--"

"What?"

"After Massachusetts, there is another one in New York. The student organization at Columbia University invited me."

"Are you crazy?!"

California.

Little Edgar, who was having a few drinks at home, suddenly raised his voice in shock: "Protest?! Student organization?!"

"Don't be so surprised Ed, isn't this the norm in your country? No parade, no America."

"I'm not—but—not—you—"

Little Edgar seemed to be hesitant to speak for several times, and his language system showed some signs of breakdown.

Is this reasonable?

If you, a Chinese, participate in these things, are you really a Chinese?

Why is it that the Chinese people I used to know basically never participated in any public opinion vortex in the United States?
"Who said they didn't participate? After being discriminated against for a long time, they will still come out and say a few words: I am vulnerable and friendly, please don't discriminate against me."

"..."

Are you American or am I American?

Why does the tone not sound angry at all, but instead has a sense of... teasing as if he is standing by and watching?

"...Okay, I'll arrange for the hedge on the public opinion side then."

Little Edgar, who was also helpless with Zhou Yi, sighed: "Don't go too far, this is America after all."

He has become accustomed to Zhou Yi's aggressiveness over the past few years.

There was no way. Zhou Yi's personality was completely different from those Chinese people he had come into contact with over the years. Those people believed in humility, low-key, taking a loss is a blessing, being cautious, and being patient and everything will be fine. Taking a step back will give you a broader horizon, etc.

He is not.

If you didn’t know, you might think he was a bandit from somewhere, walking sideways with crab steps.

"Don't worry, we are all doing things according to American regulations."

Zhou Yi on the other end of the phone made little Edgar hang up the phone in confusion.

To be honest, this is not wrong.

As a country that relies on parades for its livelihood, the United States is already very familiar with the relevant regulations in this regard. In addition, the American entertainment industry at this time often gives the White House a slap in the face, and everyone has participated in parades and demonstrations.

All the big names you can count were once "repeat offenders", especially those who came from the 1970s and 1980s.

Zhou Yi has completed the last piece of the puzzle in the history of American parades - the first Chinese superstar guest.

“These college students are still too idle.”

After simply listing a few steps in his notebook, little Edgar sighed again. For the first time, he was filled with resentment towards the summer vacation system of American universities.

If the college students were not on vacation, they would not have so much free time to participate in such a joint protest activity, let alone just happen to take place at the time when Zhou Yi released an album.

Harvard, Boston, MIT, Columbia University and other institutions usually start their summer vacation in early or mid-May. Students from these prestigious universities naturally don't waste time, and at this time when the United States is complaining about the Iraq War, they are having a blast participating in the parade.

In addition to opposing the Iraq War, there were also marches for environmental protection, animal protection, etc. If you didn't know, you would think that this was a compulsory course for students from some prestigious university.

“Parades do exist, but in reality, they are mostly just business.”

Qian Jiang, who had witnessed the lack of virtue in leading the British University, was still explaining to Zhou Yi the key points of participating in the parade and how to market it at that time, trying not to let Zhou Yi have the psychological burden of taking advantage of the student parade -

The latter put down the cup, smiled and waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to say more.

How could he not be familiar with it? He was very familiar with it.

Either that, they simply use public opinion to attack public opinion;
Or, it is simply a show to gain fame and capital for oneself.

There are indeed quite a few people who like to blindly follow public opinion and are dragged into participating in the march by public opinion, but it is rare for the leaders to be sincere.

If you pay the protection fee, there will be no marches or protests. If you don’t pay the protection fee, they will immediately stir up public opinion and drive people directly to your door!

Every railway built by the British will be troubled by protests from stakeholders. Today this one needs to be protected, tomorrow that one cannot be demolished, and the day after tomorrow it must be taken a detour.

"Ring ring ring!"

As they were talking, Zhou Yi's private phone suddenly rang.

Zhou Yi was wondering who would call him privately late at night, so he took out his cell phone and took a closer look - it was Jessica Alba.

?

"Hey?"

"Hey Spike, are you still in Boston?" The sweet voice of Jessica Alba came from the other end of the phone.

"Of course, I have to stay in Boston for a few more days. What's up?"

"It's nothing big. I just wanted to ask if you have time to get together. I'm in Boston now."

"Huh? You're in Boston?"

"Yes!"

Jessica Alba explained with a smile.

As the heroine of "Fantastic Four", she, who plays the Invisible Woman, naturally had to run around to promote the movie before it was officially released. Now, she happened to be in Boston.

"I'm afraid I can't do it these days. I don't have time. I'll have to wait two days."

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"What did you say? He's going to march in the parade?"

In a private room of a club in Boston, the leading actors of the "Fantastic Four" crew who were having a team building session all showed expressions of disbelief after Jessica Alba hung up the phone - no, buddy, are you serious?

"That's what he said, and he also said that if we wanted, we could go and watch it in person."

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The main actors, screenwriters, and directors of "Fantastic Four" were all silenced for a moment.

This guy's approach is really wild.

"Just... just to sell albums?"

One of the leading actors, Chris Evans, who played the Human Torch in "Fantastic Four", hesitated for a long time and spoke uncertainly.

This was a bit beyond the scope for him who had just become famous in Hollywood.

To put it bluntly, his current ecological niche in American entertainment is not high enough to participate in protest marches, and he is only fit to be a spectator.

"His albums have sold over six million copies, and he's already secured the number one spot in the world this year. There's no need for that," Ioan Gruffudd, who plays Fantastic Mr. Reed in the film, hesitated.

No matter how much the remaining sales are increased, they can at least reach 2005 million copies. This real sales volume would have been the world's number one in . Is there a need to do all these fancy things?

If it really doesn't work, even if Warner adds some water, no one has the confidence to question or verify it.

"Chris, that's narrow-minded."

Jessica Alba pursed her lips after taking a sip of champagne and muttered in dissatisfaction: "Could it be that Spike really wants to do this because he hates the US government because of the US military's aggressive behavior?"

She starred in Spike's new album MV, and she knew better than anyone that Spike had already prepared to criticize the United States long before public opinion exploded.

She hasn't read much, but she understands what heroism is.

She is now filming a superhero movie!

"Jessica, are you speaking for Spike like this? You guys are not... huh?"

"Don't get me wrong, I just think it's kind of cool that Spike did that."

Jessica Alba shook her head: "Don't forget that he is a foreigner. With Spike's status, he could have chosen not to do this. He didn't organize this. He was just an invited guest."

She didn't understand, but could only bow and express her admiration.

After being in this circle for so long, she almost forgot what human nature is.

Now she understood why the big rock stars from the 1970s to the 1990s had so many fans who were eager to sleep with them.

What they are obsessed with is not the songs, not the high, and certainly not the concept of rock and roll, but the most basic but forgotten humanity that persists and shines in those big names.

It's just that this human nature happened to be expressed by this group of people in the form of rock and roll, and then captured by women and men who are known for their sensuality.

Because of the humanity he has always insisted on, John Lennon, a British man, could denounce the United States for being shameless;
And now, Spike can even criticize the US invasion for Iraq, which has nothing to do with the US at all.

It sounds stupid, but Jessica Alba now wants to go to the scene to see whether the man is just showing off.

"Does this news need to be kept secret?" asked Chris Evans.

Jessica Alba shook her head: "He said no."

As it turns out, there is really no need to keep this secret - on the 28th, news that Zhou Yi would participate in a parade at Massachusetts colleges and universities had already spread widely, and was officially confirmed by Warner.

Zhou Yi himself further confirmed the authenticity of the news in an interview with Boston Radio: "Yes, I did receive the relevant invitation. I think it is very meaningful, so I decided to attend."

"Spike, it's well known that you're Chinese, but now-"

"No, no, no, don't bring up nationality here. It will only make some people seem like they can't stand losing. The US invasion of Iraq was wrong and it is wrong. It has nothing to do with my nationality. I am just standing on the side of world justice and morality.

"Or, if some people don't understand such implicit expressions, I can say it more bluntly."

Zhou Yi, who was sitting in the radio studio, smiled and said bluntly, "Don't listen to those people who are deliberately slandering me on the Internet and in some newspapers. You need to open your eyes and look at the world.

“Once you open your eyes and see the world, you will know whether what I said is right or not.

"As long as you are an upright person, an honest person, and someone who won't tell lies, you will definitely agree with my ideas."

"...Spike, are you saying that all the accusations against you right now are groundless and dishonest?"

"Let me add one more thing. He is a heartless person." Zhou Yi folded the bridge of the microphone and added a sentence.

"..."

The radio host's dark face suddenly revealed two rows of white teeth: "Bro, your words are a bit too aggressive."

“I don’t care because I know I’m doing the right thing.”

"Ok, next question, do you think there is anyone in the music industry today who can catch up with you or even surpass you?"

"No."

Zhou Yi said firmly, "Even if I go and enjoy life as a shareholder after my contract with Warner expires, I am confident that no one will be able to catch up with me in the next 20 years, let alone surpass me."

"?"

It was the first time for the black male host to interview Zhou Yi and he had a face full of questions.

Not a buddy, it’s been twenty years since you came here?
I assume that you really enjoyed life in 08, but that 20 years will take until 2028. Can you really live on that much?
Are you too dismissive of the ever-changing American music scene?

Even if you are——

Ok?
Wait!
"Wait a minute, Spike, what did you just say? You plan to enjoy life as a shareholder after your contract with Warner expires? What do you mean? Is that true?"

"literal meaning."

Zhou Yi shrugged: "If life is a game, then I feel like I've almost conquered the music industry. All that's left is the boredom of having no rivals, which occasionally makes me feel lonely."

Finally, Zhou Yi sighed and added: "Often and occasionally."

"..."

(End of this chapter)