Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 100 System Upgrade, Agree to Award (Subscription Request)
Zhou Xun seemed to have found something wrong: "So, you wrote it right, right?"

"I told you it was a collected song, and I was going to use it to promote QQ!"

Tang Wen rolled his eyes, wanting to drag her and Wang Zuxian into the water together: "Actually, this song hasn't been sung by anyone yet."

He looked at Wang Zuxian, who handed the lyrics and music in his hand to Zhou Xun without hesitation.

Zhou Xun was even more concerned and threw the lyrics and music directly on Tang Wen's desk.

Tang Wen said: "In fact, sometimes, trying different styles of songs can help you improve."

Wang Zuxian and Zhou Xun looked at each other and shook their heads like rattles.

They are stupid, so they sing this kind of song.

"Give me money." Tang Wen tried to seduce.

The two women were not moved at all.

Wang Zuxian was later praised by Hong Kong media as being worth over 10 billion, although this was exaggerated.

But she does have money and likes to buy properties, and her current assets are higher than Tang Wen’s.

Zhou Xun pouted and said, "You can keep it and sing it yourself. Don't worry, I will tell all my friends in the circle and the media reporters that this song was written by you. It will definitely become a hit."

Tang Wen even wanted to silence the witness.

I had to increase the temptation:

"I just happen to owe each of you a song, all you need to do is sing it for me.

I'll write a song for you right away.

I guarantee anonymity when releasing the song, and I won’t claim that you sang it.”

Wang Zuxian and Zhou Xun looked at each other and were slightly moved.

They are quite aware of Tang Wen's songwriting ability.

When Tang Wen writes songs, if he doesn't mess around, they are definitely masterpieces.

"Singing anonymously?" Although the song is rustic, Wang Zuxian doesn't care that much.

"That's right!"

Tang Wen persuaded him: "Xian Jie, if you help me sing, you can specify the content of the song I write for you."

"Appointed to write a song?"

"For example, you can ask me to write a love song, a Cantonese song." He looked at Zhou Xun again: "You can do that too."

Zhou Xun was confused: "My voice is very recognizable."

Tang Wen smiled secretly in his heart and took the bait: "It's okay, I'll ask the sound engineer to fix it. We just need to deny it to death."

Zhou Xun thought for a moment and said, "You really can't type my name, otherwise my agency will breach the contract."

"Don't worry, I won't call you two by your names."

With your smoky voice, do I need to type your name?

As for the breach of contract, you are the pillar of Rongxinda, and the company is going crazy and suing you for breach of contract.

Even if she really sued, Tang Wen could just recruit her to Blue Star Entertainment, as the company was in need of talented actors!

The two girls agreed, and Tang Wen took them to the company's small recording studio.

After entering the studio, Zhou Xun first made a request: "Have you heard Huang Lei's "I Think I Am the Sea"? I want a song with that feeling."

Tang Wen thought for a moment and hummed the chorus:

"I think I am the sea in winter..."

“Yes, that’s the song.”

"No problem, go ahead and record it. I'll finish writing it after you finish recording."

"real or fake?"

This is a song written on a given topic, can it be written so quickly?

Tang Wen invited the company's music director to give him the lyrics and music of QQ Love.

"Did you write this?" the music director asked in surprise.

Then, he looked up and saw Tang Wen's stern eyes. He couldn't help shrinking his neck and quickly said, "It's very different from your style. It's definitely not a song you wrote."

Tang Wen then nodded and said, "You have good vision. Let Xun Ge'er, Xian Jie, Liang Ying, and Xin Ling all sing once. After they finish singing, fix the sound so that no one can tell that it is them who are singing."

The music director found it strange. If that was the case, why did they have to sing?
However, he did not dare to ask, but just nodded: "No problem, Mr. Tang."

After saying that, he took Zhou Xun into the studio to study the music score.

In the room outside the recording studio, only Wang Zuxian and Tang Wen were left.

The former finally decided what song he wanted.

"Brother, you know my emotional experience, can you write a song that expresses my mood?"

"But I don't know your state of mind."

Wang Zuxian smiled, with a hint of bitterness in his smile: "I am slowly letting it go in my heart."

After all, a relationship that has lasted for ten years cannot be erased just like that; it takes time.

Tang Wen understood, and without saying anything, he went back to the office to write songs.

The song "I Think I Am the Sea" was dug up again on a certain audio platform more than 20 years after its release.

Everyone thinks that Zhang Jie's "Three Lives Three Worlds" and another online singer's "Life Has No Instructions" are similar to this song "I Think I Am the Sea".

Some people even think that "Life" is suspected of plagiarism.

Tang Wen ignored this and directly wrote "Life Has No Instructions".

Then it was noted on the lyrics and music that this song was created at the request of Zhou Xun.

As for the copyright issue, just buy the adaptation rights.

Although this song is famous, it is far inferior to Zhang Xueyou's "Goodbye Kiss" and will not cost much.

After finishing Zhou Xun's report, Tang Wen pondered Wang Zuxian's request and then wrote two words:
lay down.

This was her state of mind towards her last relationship.

It’s also the name of a song.

From the movie version of "The Four 2".

This ancient style song sung by Hu Xia was also covered by Liu Yifei.

But after thinking about it carefully for a while, Tang Wen felt it was inappropriate.

A few minutes later, he wrote two more words:
"Heartless"

A Cantonese song.

Joey Yung's masterpiece, released in 2003, the original author has not yet been revealed.

This song is more classic, and most importantly, it is more in line with Wang Zuxian’s mood.

Two songs written.

Tang Wen picked up the guitar, pressed the record button on the recorder, and played and sang the two songs respectively.

After a song is written, the hard part is singing it for the first time.

For singers who don't know how to read music, they need someone to sing it for them.

Although Zhou Xun and Wang Zuxian can read music, they are not considered particularly professional singers.

Both of them went to sing "qq Love", and in return, Tang Wen didn't mind helping them record a simple version of the demo.

After the song was recorded, Secretary Xia Tian knocked on the door and came in:

"Mr. Tang, the piano teacher you hired is here."

"Okay, take her to the piano room!"

As a famous singer who has made a name for himself, Tang Wen plans to learn the piano.

We hired an experienced female teacher who had taught music for half her life.

After the class, with 85 points of mental power, Tang Wen accurately remembered every word the teacher said.

And before the get out of class ended, she played "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" quite fluently.

The female teacher exclaimed: "Mr. Tang is indeed a musical genius. Have you ever learned piano before?"

Tang Wen didn't answer directly: "You can talk more about it in the next piano lesson."

"no problem."

Before he returned to his office, the long-awaited system prompt came.

[Task 3, earn 150 million commission from the reasonable remuneration of the company's female artists, completed]

The first two tasks had been completed when I received the award in Tokyo.

【System level upgrade】

[Current level: LV4]

[The maximum limit of all attributes (basic attributes and extended attributes) is uniformly increased to: 90]

[The maximum level caps for basic knowledge (physics, English, etc.) and professional skills (directing, driving, etc.) are uniformly raised to: Master]

Tang Wen read it again in disbelief.

I felt ecstatic.

It’s a huge improvement!

Originally, the upper limits of the two attributes were separate.

The upper limits of basic knowledge and professional skills are also one high and one low.

Now it is unified.

After the surprise, Tang Wen instinctively felt something was wrong.

Check out the next upgrade task now.

[LV4→LV5 requirements:]

[1. Complete an S-level promotion mission (only for female artists with whom you have a close relationship)]

In the lounge, Tang Wen's expression changed slightly.

A-level mission, needs to be promoted to an international film queen.

What does S-level mean?
[S-level mission: Promote a female artist below the second tier to a female star of the level of "Gong Li" or "Zhang Manyu"]

The system directly gives examples.

Tang Wen's face became even uglier.

This task is no longer a question of whether it is easy to complete or not.

It all depends on fate!

Gong Li and Zhang Manyu are known as "Empress Gong" and "Goddess Man".

Until 2025, their status in the film industry has not been surpassed by other domestic actresses.

There is no one who can compare to him.

Take Gong Li for example. Not to mention her numerous international film awards, she has served as the jury chairperson of the three major European film festivals twice.

The international status is quite high.

Even if Tang Wen has good scripts and good projects, he can promote a certain actress as the protagonist again and again.

But whether a candidate can win an award depends not only on her acting skills, but also on whether she has the destiny!

Tang Wen pondered for a while and asked silently in his heart: What if the person he is promoting is a Hollywood actress?

[The standard for actresses abroad (including Hollywood) is to promote second-tier and below actresses to the level of "Julia Roberts"]

Ok.

Oscar-winning actress + single film salary of 2000 million US dollars.

In addition to public relations, luck is also required.

Every year during the North American awards season, there are a lot of companies and bigwigs eyeing the Oscar-winning actress.

Among them, it is not even ruled out that some people will take physical means to deal with their competitors.

As for the US$2000 million salary, it is relatively easy for male actors.

For actresses, it is as difficult as climbing to heaven.

At her peak, Scarlett Johansson only received $2000 million in salary for individual movies.

Tang Wen took a deep breath, put the problem aside for the time being, and continued reading.

[2. Leaving a new record in the history of Chinese cinema]

"Box office records are also okay?"

Tang Wen breathed a sigh of relief after getting a positive answer.

Task 2 is not difficult.

Currently, domestic movie box office records are very low.

"A World Without Thieves" has the potential to break this record.

[3. Accumulate billion () box office (overseas movie box office automatically converted)]

Ten billion!

This is not a task that can be accomplished in the short term.

Tang Wen thought about the planned film project.

For now, the only film that has been successfully launched and has a high chance of selling well at the box office is the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series.

At least two films need to be released, plus the accumulation of other films.

Only then will it be possible to achieve a box office of 10 billion.

[4. Let more people know you internationally (number of people who meet the criteria: 200 million+)]

It’s outrageous! Open the door for it! It’s outrageous to the extreme!
"System, can I swear?"

The system is silent.

Tang Wen sighed and asked seriously, "What is the standard for knowing each other?"

If you are walking down the street and being called by name.

Then this task might never be completed.

Currently, there are only a few Chinese in the entertainment industry who are so well-known internationally.

Only the city dragon.

The next second, the system replied:

[Recognition standard: being called by name while walking on the street]

"System, you fucking ..."

Are you trying to force me to act?
Tang Wen shook his head: It's impossible to act.

Unless it's for...love.

The script of "Time Traveler" he wrote for Scarlett.

According to the plan, he was going to play the male lead himself.

After finishing this movie, can Mission 4 be completed?
Well, not likely.

This movie cannot be called a classic and its box office will not be very high.

Even if it is released worldwide, it is impossible for 200 million people to remember your name.

But I'm also a singer and a writer.

It seems that plagiarizing, um, creating classic overseas literary and artistic works should be put on the agenda as soon as possible.

Overall, this wave of missions is difficult.

But except for mission one, it is basically within the range.

It just takes a lot of time.

I feel a bit annoyed by the complicated tasks.

Tang Wen concentrated his attention and gave himself a little more energy.

100 potential points accumulated over many days disappeared in an instant.

Fortunately, the coders were very hardworking, and Tang Wen no longer cared about this little bit of consumption.

【Spirit: 85→86】

My head feels refreshed.

The thinking is exceptionally clear.

Tang Wen added a little more about physique.

It also consumes 100 potential.

He felt hungry, so he opened the refrigerator and ate half a bucket of Snickers, and the hunger slowly disappeared.

“It’s so greasy!”

Without waiting for him to drink something to counteract the taste.

"clap clap"

There was a knock on the door outside.

Before opening the door, Tang Wen consumed 200 potential points and added a little bit of [Appearance].

The person who came in was Zhou Xun, she had just finished recording a song.

As soon as he entered the room, Brother Xun narrowed his eyes sharply and said in disbelief, "It's strange, why do I feel like you've suddenly become so handsome?"

Is it that obvious?

Tang Wen's heart tightened, but he looked at her and said deliberately: "I treat you as a brother, but you want to take advantage of me?"

Zhou Xun rolled his eyes and said, "Where's my song?"

"Recorded so quickly?"

"Your song isn't difficult. But I changed a line of lyrics."

Tang Wen came to the recorder and looked at her puzzledly.

Sitting on the sofa, Zhou Xun smiled and said:
"The line in the lyrics: QQ love is true or false, who can guess
Maybe the other party is Jie Lun
You mean Jay Chou, right? "

"Ah."

"I think Jay Chou isn't famous enough, so I changed it to your name. Maybe the other person is Tang Wen."

Tang Wen: "Thank you!"

Seeing his speechless face, Zhou Xun smirked: "We are all brothers, no need to thank me."

"I shouldn't have written such a good song for you." Tang Wen pressed the play button.

"...Life doesn't have an instruction manual
It’s inevitable that you’ll go the wrong way…”

Zhou Xun listened quietly and felt that the song was very familiar.

Without waiting for her to ask, Tang Wen took the initiative to explain: "I directly referenced "I Think I Am the Sea" for this song. Please help me contact the copyright owner, and we will buy the adaptation rights and give it to you!"

"Okay!" Zhou Xun agreed immediately. This song was very much to her liking.

The lyrics are good too.

Listen to one song.

Young Master Zhou looked at Tang Wen with sparkling eyes: "Your talent is really, really indescribable!"

"If you can speak, say more."

Zhou Xun continued: "Although you are fickle, amorous, and cheat on girls, you have a lot of shortcomings..."

"Shut up!"

"But your talent is like the sun in the sky. Once it comes out, it is enough to melt all your shortcomings."

Tang Wen reluctantly agreed with her conclusion, but still retorted: "You are easily attracted to someone else! How is it going with Pu Shu?"

Zhou Xun said nothing.

She is currently filming The Legend of the Condor Heroes with Li Yapeng.

She is likely to break up with Pu Shu, get together with Li Yapeng, and start a relationship with Jing Rong.

But Li Yapeng had a girlfriend at that time.

Chatted for a while.

Wang Zuxian came back from recording and listened to the song "Xindan" written for her by Tang Wen.

He was silent for a long time, his eyes slightly red.

Tang Wen and Zhou Xun didn't try to persuade him either.

Drinking tea and chatting by themselves.

After Wang Zuxian calmed down, he seemed to remember something and said, "Awen, the Golden Horse Awards called me and invited us to be award presenters."

"What kind of prize is it?"

Tang Wen has no interest in running for ordinary awards.

"Best Actress in a Leading Role."

Zhou Xun spoke first: "It's a pity that I didn't make the list, otherwise it would be great if you two could go on stage and just read my name."

Wang Zuxian was amused.

Tang Wen retorted: "You want to be a movie queen so badly."

"Don't forget that you still owe me a Best Actress award. I want one of the top three in Europe."

"I think you look like a big guy!"

After a while of bickering, Tang Wen agreed to go to Taiwan to present the award.

As far as I can remember, this year's Golden Horse Awards for Best Actor and Best Actress were given to a pair of classmates from the Central Academy of Drama.

(End of this chapter)