Hong Kong Entertainment: The King of Kung Fu

Chapter 698 Hot Girls Choir

When Yang Ye arrived in the United States, he was busy dealing with various trivial matters and visited film and game companies.

United Artists and Atari are now accepting investments from the Young Fund. Since these two companies are profitable, this investment is naturally very cost-effective.

United Artists and Atari also took advantage of the rules to take advantage of the fund.

It is a common practice in the film industry to take advantage of investors. Otherwise, why would they accept your investment?
Yang Ye's move is a double-edged sword, but investors can still get good profits, there is nothing much to say.

Among some Internet companies invested by the fund, several have very good momentum and will reap huge profits as long as they can be successfully listed.

As for traditional investments such as stocks, gold, and real estate, the performance is relatively mediocre.

The main reason is that Yang Ye didn't put his energy into this. He was too lazy to operate it, so Paulson was the one who did it.

During this period, in addition to work, Yang Ye spent time with his family. He took time to meet with Yang Xi several times and also visited Lin Qingxia's family.

He originally brought Li Wen to the United States, saying that he would help her develop the European and American markets. However, after she arrived, he did not even mention anything else and directly sent Li Wen to San Francisco to reunite with her family.

Li Wen went home to accompany her mother for a week, and then returned to Yang Ye's side, following Yang Ye like a little follower every day.

As for entering the European and American markets, Yang Ye didn't say anything and she didn't ask.

This girl was cheerful and lively. Yang Ye felt very happy to have her company.

Not long after, after finishing their work in the United States, Yang Ye and his team went to Europe.

The plane flew over the Atlantic Ocean and landed over London. Li Wen looked out the window at the foggy city below and said excitedly, "This is my first time in the UK!"

Yang Ye took a look and said, "The fog is too thick. I hope the flight won't be cancelled!"

Sure enough, within a few minutes, the broadcast said that the fog was too heavy to land in London, and the decision was made to make an alternative landing in Cambridge next door.

"Cambridge is not bad, let's go for a walk."

"Okay!"

……

Yang Ye and Li Wen were sitting in a small boat. A British boatman was standing at the stern, holding a thin and heavy wooden pole to row the boat, moving slowly forward in the River Cam.

This guy also served as a tour guide, pointing out the scenic spots along the coast from time to time and telling them the names of every bridge they passed, such as the Mathematical Bridge, the King's Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, the Grey Bridge...

Yang Ye sighed that the British really knew how to have fun. Every small bridge on the river had a nice name.

He suddenly said to the boatman: "How about letting me hold the boat for a while?"

The boatman had no problem with it, but said, "This requires some skills."

"It doesn't matter, I will!"

Yang Ye took the long pole from the boatman and gave it a light push. The boat sailed straight forward. The boatman saw that he had skilled skills and gave him a thumbs up.

Li Wen was surprised and asked, "Uncle Yang, how come you know everything?"

Yang Ye thought, what’s the big deal, I used to draw it when I was a kid.

He said lightly: "I mainly want to experience what it feels like to 'paddle a long pole upstream to where the grass is greener' in the River Cam, as Xu Zhimo wrote."

"What does that feel like?"

"It doesn't feel very good. This wooden pole is really heavy. The bamboo pole I used in the countryside is light and tough, and much better than this one."

“Maybe there’s no bamboo here.”

Yang Ye hummed, paddled twice, then felt it was boring, threw the pole to the British boatman, and sat down next to Li Wentao.

Li Wen snuggled up to Yang Ye, feeling very comfortable. She looked at the quaint buildings on the shore and said with some longing: "Back then, Xu Zhimo and Lin Huiyin rowed here, right?"

Yang Ye said in surprise: "For a kid like you who grew up in the United States, you still know Xu Zhimo and Lin Huiyin, that's great."

For Chinese people like them who grew up abroad and received Western education, it is good enough for them to be able to speak Chinese, and most of them do not know Chinese characters.

Both Sally Yeh and Leehom Wang can speak but cannot write. Li Wen is better, she can speak and write, but she doesn’t know much about Chinese history and culture. For example, she doesn’t know Yue Fei.

One time she heard someone arranging the music for "Man Jiang Hong" and thought the lyrics were so cool, so she asked who wrote it. Someone told her it was Yue Fei, and she asked if she could ask Yue Fei to write a song for her.

So Yang Ye was a little surprised that she knew Xu Zhimo and Lin Huiyin.

"My mother likes modern poetry very much. She told me about Xu Zhimo and Lin Huiyin, so I know "A Farewell to Cambridge" and "You Are the April in the World."

"What do you think about making their story into a TV series?"

"Really? I really want to see it."

"Okay, that's decided. When we get back, we'll find someone to write the script, then select the actors and film the story of Xu Zhimo, Zhang Youyi, Lin Huiyin, and Lu Xiaoman."

"It must be beautiful!" Li Wen was looking forward to it.

Yang Ye sighed, put his arm around her shoulders, and said earnestly: "Coco, you trust people too easily, this is not good. Maybe I was just saying it casually."

"But I don't think you're just saying it casually. I think you'll definitely get it done."

"That's not necessarily true. I asked you to go to the United States with me, saying that I would help you enter the European and American markets, but what happened? Now that you're in the UK, you haven't mentioned that incident. Have you ever thought that I was just teasing you?"

"Then what is your purpose in entertaining me?"

"I have no good intentions towards you. I don't have a very good reputation in this area."

Li Wen chuckled: "If you want to date me, I agree!"

"Uh..." This girl grew up in America, she's so direct.

Yang Ye shook his head and said with a smile: "Forget it, I can't do it."

Li Wen seemed a little regretful when she saw Yang Ye backing out. She thought for a moment and said seriously, "Uncle Yang, I don't trust everyone, I just trust you very much.

You said you would lead me to enter the European and American markets, and I know you can do it. Of course, I also believe I can do it myself.

So you asked me to go to the United States with you, and I went. After arriving in the United States, you no longer mentioned it, and I didn't ask, but I knew you must be preparing.

I just need to be myself, right?"

Yang Ye said noncommittally: "Then why do you trust me so much?"

Li Wen thought about it again: "Because you cured my legs, if it weren't for you, I might not be able to walk normally for the rest of my life.

When I was a child, my mother put a photo of you holding me in my room, and she told me to remember your kindness.

When I grew up a little, I started to learn dancing. I felt that I must not let my healthy legs down, so I danced very hard.

I hope that one day I can stand in front of you and dance for you.

When I grow up, I will go to Hong Kong to participate in The Voice of China, hoping to meet you.

Later, I finally met you. What I didn’t expect was that you also remembered me. I was so happy that day.

No matter what, I don't think you will harm me, so I believe whatever you say.

As for your suggestion to make a TV series about the story of Xu Zhimo and Lin Huiyin, it is just a small thing for you, you can definitely do it. "

Li Wen's words were not only sincere and heartfelt, but also full of infinite admiration for Yang Ye.

Yang Ye laughed loudly, hugged her in his arms, and said, "Okay, I didn't lie to you. I came to London this time because of your entry into the European and American music scene. You are not making your debut in the United States, but in the UK.

You grew up in the United States and your style is similar to that of a foreign girl, but as a Chinese, it is very difficult for you to break into the European and American music scene alone.

So I found a few partners for you, some white and some black, and let you get together and debut as a group, which will make it much easier.

After we finish the roadshow here, we will go meet your partners."...

Five girls, Emma Burton, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chesholm and Victoria Caroline, walked into the London branch of BMG Records together.

Among the five girls, Emma and Jerry are blonde, Melanie Brown is black, and Melanie Chesholm and Victoria Caroline have black hair and fair skin.

Melanie Brown and Melanie Chesholm have the same first name, so they are shortened to Mel B and Mel C based on their last names.

A year ago, the British company Heart Entertainment was planning to form a girl group and they placed an advertisement in the newspaper "The Stage".

400 girls from all over the UK participated in the audition, and after two rounds of selection, five members were selected.

One of the girls chose to leave because she had to go home to take care of her sick mother, so the company found Emma Burton to replace her.

This group was named "Touch", but after the group was formed, they spent a year in the company, and Heart Company could not come up with a plan for them to debut, so they were left idle.

The five girls were very dissatisfied with this. After discussing with each other, they decided to leave.

At this time, BMG Records contacted them.

This is a big company, much bigger than Heart where they worked before.

They came happily, intending to try their luck.

……

"Hello, girls!"

Yang Ye was wearing a suit and tie, sitting in the boss chair in the office, holding a cigar in his hand, with a girl standing next to him, looking very stylish.

"Oh my god! You're Nick!"

"You're as handsome as in the movies!"

"You're the one who wants to see us?"

The girls immediately started shouting. The Matrix was a hit in the UK at the moment, and movie posters were all over the streets. Yang Ye was showing off on the big screen every day, so it would be strange if they didn't recognize him.

"Yes, it's me. You should know that I'm the boss behind BMG Records!"

The five girls all found it incredible. How could a big shot like Yang Ye come in person to meet a few unknown girls like them?

Yang Ye explained, "I came to London to promote The Matrix, and I came to see the company here. I heard that you were looking for a new employer, so I looked at your profile and thought you were a good fit, so I wanted to meet you. So, are you interested in joining BMG?"

The five girls looked at each other and said excitedly, "Of course!"

Yang Ye said, "But there is one condition. I hope to add one more person to form a group of six."

"Hello, how are you guys!" Li Wen, who was standing next to Yang Ye like a little secretary, waved to them.

"My name is CoCo, nice to meet you."

Everyone was puzzled. Why did they add another person? Moreover, this girl was standing next to Yang Ye, and it was obvious that she was related to him.

This made them very dissatisfied. If they were treated like this before they even joined the company, what would happen in the future?
Several people couldn't help but feel hostility towards Li Wen.

Emma took the lead and asked, "Why add one more person?"

Yang Ye said: "My company has a wide influence in Asia. If we add a yellow girl, it will help sales in the Asian market.

I know you will be unhappy about someone suddenly joining your group, but she is very strong. If you are not convinced, you can battle her."

"Okay!"

The five girls shared a common hatred and were determined to defeat Li Wen.

Everyone moved to another room, and Li Wen didn't hesitate to come out and start singing and dancing.

Li Wen is not only a good singer, but she also combines music and rhythm very well. Singing Chinese songs cannot actually fully demonstrate her strength. After all, she grew up in the United States. Only when she sings English songs can she give her full firepower, and she is not inferior to the top queens in Europe and the United States.

She sang and danced in front of everyone. Her voice was pleasant, her dance moves were charming, and her hips were shaking rapidly with the electric motor, which made people imagine that if they sat on it... it would take off!

As soon as Li Wen made a move, the five girls were immediately convinced. They were no match for her and admitted defeat readily.

Yang Ye smiled and said, "The song that CoCo just sang is called "Wannabe". I wrote it specifically for you guys to debut with. What do you think?"

“Very unique!”

"I believe you have heard that I am a very famous musician. After you form a group, the album you will release will be created by me personally."

"Oh my god!" The five girls couldn't believe their ears.

They just came to try their luck and were not sure whether BMG would accept them. Unexpectedly, they were not only accepted, but also the big boss behind the scenes personally took charge of the project.

But they also understood that the only condition was that the Chinese girl named CoCo join.

They had no objection to this. It was just a matter of adding one more person, and this girl was extremely strong.

After a few exchanges of opinions, Emma took the lead and said, "Okay, CoCo, you're welcome to join us!"

Li Wen smiled and said, "It's my honor!"

Yang Ye clapped his hands: "Welcome to join BMG Records. As long as you listen to me, I guarantee that you will become famous!"

Several girls said together: "We are looking forward to it!"

Yang Ye added: "I don't think your group name Touch sounds good. I want to change your name to Spice Girls. What do you think?"

"Spice Girls?"

After everyone read it several times, they all thought the name was cool and much more distinctive than the original Touch, so the new group name was decided.

After Yang Ye's operation, the legendary group in the history of British pop music, "Spice Girls", was officially established after adding Li Wen.

After the Spice Girls were formed, Li Wen stayed and trained with the original five girls for a year.

During this period, Yang Ye will also help them produce their debut album.

Yang Ye still has to continue promoting his film, but the Chinese New Year is coming soon, so he plans to go back home to celebrate the New Year first.

Before leaving, this guy called Victoria Carolyn from the Spice Girls.

Victoria was curious: "Boss, why did you call me?"

"I want to have dinner with you, I wonder if you are interested!"

Victoria hesitated for a moment and asked, "Is this a deal?"

"No no no, of course not, I think you're attractive and I want to go out with you."

Victoria thought about it for a moment, then smiled and said, "Well, I've never dated a big star before."

"I'll pick you up tonight at six o'clock!"

"OK!"

Yang Ye put down the phone and sighed, "British girls are so easy to date."

He picked up Victoria, booked a restaurant, had a romantic candlelight dinner with her, and then took her back to the hotel to have fun all night.

Victoria Caroline later married football star David Beckham, and took her husband's surname, changing her name to Victoria Beckham, the famous Mrs. Beckham.

Yang Ye went on a date with her mainly because he wanted to have some fun with Mrs. Beckham.

(End of this chapter)