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

Chapter 921 The First Person to Purchase Goods by Cart

"Hurry! Zhou Yi is back! Quickly get to the scene and capture firsthand information!"

"Huh? Really? Isn't he still messing around with women in America? I saw in the New York Times that he's dating the Olsen twins."

"Are you an idiot? The Americans are just jealous of his nonsense. Zhou Yi came straight back after filming the music video. Trust me, hurry up and get to the airport. It's about time; if you don't get there soon, all the good spots will be taken!"

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On the evening of Saturday, April 8, 2006, countless media reporters, having received news that the man was about to set foot on Chinese soil, rushed to the airport at top speed.

As a superstar among superstars, even if Zhou Yi travels by private jet, he still can't escape the eagle eyes of reporters with their extraordinary abilities.

There's no way around it; people are too famous. Every move they make is watched by countless eyes, who can always find some clues.

Previously, Zhou Yi was always abroad, and many issues were completely beyond the reach of reporters, such as the issues between Sun Yanzi and the English Language Institute, Li Zongsheng and Rolling Stone, and Sun Yanzi and Xiao Yaxuan, etc.

There's even the issue of the Olympics.

Although the Olympic Organizing Committee has not yet made it public, as the only international superstar in the current Chinese music scene, everyone expects Zhou Yi to definitely receive an invitation.

The only question is what role the I Ching will play.

"These people are really crazy in the middle of the night."

Wearing a floral shirt, beach shorts, and flip-flops—looking just like Zhou Yi returning from vacation—he took off the sunglasses perched on his nose and was still waiting for the team to carry his luggage. He withdrew his gaze from the distance and shook his head with a tsk.

"After all, your trip to the United States can be described as historic; they have been waiting for you for a long time."

Even though Qian Jiang wasn't dressed in a suit and tie, he was still very summery and busy packing his luggage. Hearing this, he couldn't help but laugh and say, "After all, besides you, there's no one else in the domestic music scene who can go abroad to win a real, heavyweight award."

If you're talking about low-quality awards, then veteran singers in the Chinese music scene have won quite a few in the past, the kind that are just self-aggrandizing.

Before Zhou Yi reached the West, Warner Music also handled his music awards, such as those in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea, which emphasized an "international" image. The most prestigious of these was undoubtedly the less prestigious Japanese music awards.

After all, it is the largest music market in Asia.

If an actor can sell a DVD in Southeast Asia and call himself an international superstar, then a singer can do the same.

"Too."

Zhou Yi noncommittally folded the temples of his glasses, then, as if he had thought of something, he immediately said, "Old Qian, go to the airport and borrow two more handcarts, the kind used for pulling luggage."

"?"

what?
Qian Jiang was stunned.

What kind of trouble are they up to now?

Seeing him standing there in a daze, Zhou Yi couldn't help but smile mischievously: "Since our group of reporters have gone to the trouble of staking out this place in the middle of the night, I should give them some surprises and shocks that they can capture."

Until last year, many netizens would joke online that "Zhou Yi went to the xx awards ceremony to buy supplies again, it's a pity he didn't come." The background to this saying is the fact that as long as Zhou Yi signs up, he will definitely sweep all the awards ceremonies in mainland China.

There's no other way; if we don't give it to them, the public won't be satisfied.

Tell me, which mainland pop singer would dare to risk being condemned by everyone and snatch the trophy from Zhou Yi's hands?

Hong Kong and Taiwanese singers have benefited from the fact that mainland award ceremonies list "Best of Hong Kong and Taiwan" separately, with artists like Jay Chou and Eason Chan raking in awards in mainland China through this "Best of Hong Kong and Taiwan" series.

The only thing mainland singers couldn't do was Zhou Yi, who was like an unrivaled king, making them all feel inferior. For them, trophies were simply out of the question.

Therefore, Zhou Yi's albums have not been submitted to any mainland award ceremonies since the beginning of this year. Although people on the internet are discussing it heatedly, those in the industry are overjoyed – heavens and earth, this monster has finally gotten tired of winning, and it's finally their turn to win an award.

"What do you want to do?"

Although he knew he couldn't stop Zhou Yi, Qian Jiang's instinct as an agent still made him want to ask about the reasons and weigh the pros and cons.

“Take all the trophies out of the bag, put them on the cart, and pull it in front of them.”

"..."

I grass!

Qian Jiang's eyes widened. After imagining the scene, a rush of blood to his head made him instantly wide awake.

Zhou Yi's most important award in Europe and America is naturally the Grammy, but he can win more than just the Grammy. However, he is too lazy to attend award ceremonies other than the Grammy, so Warner Bros. has to send someone or Edgar Jr. to accept the awards on his behalf.

After all, he doesn't know the Shadow Clone Technique.

This year, aside from the ten Grammy gold phonographs purchased from the Grammys, Warner Bros. has still managed to win over thirty other awards for Zhou Yi at various other ceremonies so far—no wonder, the political correctness buff earned at the cost of his life is just too powerful.

In addition, award ceremonies in Europe and America are inherently divided into many categories and subcategories, all for the purpose of arranging the winners and distributing the prizes. It's just that this year, they were all swept away by the arrow that the I Ching struck.

If they dare not give it, then the organizers can expect to be crushed.

"Isn't this... a bit too flashy?"

A few minutes later, Qian Jiang, who was quite excited, helped Zhou Yi personally load the trophies brought back by private jet onto the cart. A sudden surge of excitement made him unconsciously swallow.

My goodness, it's fine just displayed, but once they're stacked on a luggage cart, their unique and overwhelming impact is immediately apparent.

"Showy?"

After placing the ten Grammy gold gramophone trophies in the most prominent position, Zhou Yi simply arranged the remaining thirty-odd trophies from various European and American award ceremonies, which varied in shape and color, as long as they weren't bumped or knocked over.

After the entire transfer was completed, Zhou Yi pulled a cart with one hand, unable to stop smiling: "That's exactly what I wanted, to make a scene."

This ten Grammys is most likely the pinnacle of his career. If he doesn't show it off, how will the world know that he is invincible?
This is my buddy's cassock!

"The Book of Changes is out! Quick! Look! The Book of Changes is out!"

Outside the airport, the reporters who had been waiting in advance were blocked by the security cordon, but their vision was not affected at all. They were all extremely excited when Zhou Yi and his group came out.

Just as they were about to raise their cameras and snap away, the unique sight of Zhou Yi pulling a cart full of trophies left them all speechless with astonishment.

What the hell!

"What the hell did I do?!"

"Why are there so many golden trophies!"

"Dude, why is his trophy being pulled by a handcart?!"

Other people cherish their trophies and can show off for ages after winning an international water award, but Zhou Yi treats it like buying potted plants at a flower and bird market.
They even bring in goods by the truckload!

These are two flatbed carts!

Two!

This was the first time I'd ever seen such a simple and unpretentious way of displaying trophies; everyone was stunned.

Shocking—

Shocking, absolutely shocking!

"Zhou Yi! Zhou Yi! What's going on here?!" "Zhou Yi, why are you placing all these trophies piled up like this..."

"The Book of Changes..."

Even seasoned reporters who had mentally rehearsed their interview questions a thousand times before arriving couldn't care less about their original questions at this moment. They relentlessly charged through the security lines, desperate to learn the truth from Zhou Yi about how he treated the trophy.

Because they even saw the Grammy's iconic gold gramophone trophy.

The prestigious trophy, considered by countless musicians as the highest honor of their lives, was pulled by a handcart in Zhouyi...

There was absolutely no special treatment, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

"A trophy?"

Zhou Yi, who had stopped walking, pushed up his sunglasses, which he used to protect himself from the flash of the camera, and patted the handle of the handcart: "If I don't use a cart to pull all this, tell me what I'll use? Carry it in my arms? Even if I had Nezha's three heads and six arms, I still couldn't carry it all."

reporter:"……"

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What you said makes perfect sense, but couldn't you have packed it properly for your luggage?!
You're just trying to show off, aren't you?

Right?

"How many trophies do you have here in total? Why are they arranged so crookedly? Doesn't this show a complete lack of respect for the awards ceremony organizers?"

The trophies were all stacked up on the cart; that's such a crude way to store them.

"I don't know, I haven't calculated it specifically, but I took too much."

Zhou Yi chuckled: "My symmetrical arrangement is precisely a sign of respect for the awards ceremony organizers, showing no discrimination. Besides, haven't you ever handled luggage at an airport? Once you're on the bus, these trophies will naturally be safely returned."

"As for the claim that they were placed crookedly, that's utter nonsense. It's simply because the area for the flatbed carts wasn't big enough to fit two of them."

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"..."

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Because the flatbed truck doesn't have enough space, two trucks can't fit!
I can't let it go!
The final three words, "effortlessly," struck like a thunderbolt, sending chills down the spines of every reporter present.

This is the first time I've ever seen someone describe something like that in my entire life, and the worst part is that I can't even find a reason to refute it!
Bro, you're amazing, you really are amazing (thumbs up).

This interruption disrupted the reporters' train of thought, who had been staking out the area late at night. It wasn't until five or six minutes later that someone remembered they should ask something else.

"Zhou Yi, Yan Zi's new album is an English cover album, and it will be released in Europe and America after the Golden Melody Awards. Will you write songs for her then?"

"Zhou Yi, Lee Zongsheng officially announced his joining Warner Music three days ago as the company's music director. Do you plan to invite any more Rock Records artists to join you next?"

"The Book of Changes..."

Thanks to the impressive sight of the trophy being transported by a flatbed cart, the reporters, who had been momentarily distracted, started asking all sorts of questions in a completely disorganized manner.

In late March 2006, Sun Yanzi released her first English cover album, "Start Collection". Although it was an all-English cover album, it sold a staggering 500,000 copies across Asia in its first week, demonstrating the popularity of this Singaporean diva.

This is 2006.

Warner Music, having learned from Xiao Yaxuan's experience, also officially announced the release date in Europe and America for the second half of the year, and also announced the plans for Sun Yanzi's first solo English EP album.

Even more significant is the official end of Li Zongsheng's ties with Rock Records, a former veteran and music director, who joined Warner Music alongside Zhou Jianhui. This undoubtedly marks the end of an era.

Lee Jong-sung's first studio album as music director was produced by a relatively unknown newcomer: Hou Xuan.

The album is titled "Antiques".

"Don't you all know whether I write songs for Yanzi or not?"

When Zhou Yi mentioned the other member of the Gemini team in front of the camera, a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips: "As for Brother Zongsheng, I welcome his arrival, but I am not clear about the company's operations. That is handled by President Zhou."

Although they share the same surname, Zhou Yi still maintains due respect for Zhou Jianhui. The "General Manager Zhou" he refers to is still the Zhou Jianhui who poached him in 2000.

"It's said that you personally discovered Warner's new talent, Hou Xuan. Is that true?"

"His talent is undeniable; if it weren't me, he would have been with another record company."

"He's still handling both songwriting and composing. Are you looking for new talent to sign based on your own standards?"

"There is no fixed standard for signing contracts; the specifics will depend on Mr. Zhou's arrangements."

I hadn't noticed that Hou Xuan was about to release his Daoist classic, Zhou Yi Ben, and was about to leave when I heard his name. But I stopped and helped him boost his familiarity with the classic in front of the media.

However, it's clear that this didn't help much.

Because the photos that appeared on the fastest-moving internet news portals and major newspapers the next day showed Zhou Yi pulling two large carts of trophies—

A gleaming golden trophy!

So many trophies they had to be transported by handcart! Zhouyi Airport's grand display of achievements!

So many trophies, I can't even put them all down!

The first award-winning singer in history to transport goods using a handcart!

On the most appropriate way to show off!

What defines an invincible singer?

The first person in the Chinese music scene to display trophies!

"Holy crap! What kind of weird way is Zhou Yi showing off?"

"This must be showing off, right? It must be showing off, right?"

"That's outrageous! So many trophies that they can't all be stored? Is that something a human being would say?"

"It's 100% Zhou Yi showing off, otherwise I can't think of any reason why he would push a cart like that. He could have just handed it to his assistant to take away."

"Bullshit! Our Zhou Yi has always been a good boss. He usually doesn't bother his assistants with things he can do himself!"

"That's it!"

"Do you think Zhou Yi really wanted these trophies?! No, he didn't want them at all. He only went to the Grammy Awards, okay?"

"These are all awards that Western ceremonies forced upon Zhou Yi! That's influence! Blackie Beaver speaks for itself!"

"May all the haters get kidney stones! May you suffer terribly from the pain, you sons of bitches!"

(End of this chapter)