The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 353: Room of Honor, Chaser

“This is my first time visiting your home!”

"What do you mean by our family? It's my brother's family."

"Oh, it's all the same."

Shu Chang waved his hand, signaling Liu Yifei not to worry about these details.

She then continued to focus on the room they were in.

"I really didn't expect that the boss has quietly received so many honors."

"He said that many of the awards were sent to him by the organizers, and he did not go to receive many of them."

"Given the boss' status, the award ceremony that would allow him to attend in person must be an international award."

"Indeed." Liu Yifei nodded and pointed to one side of the room. "So he put a lot of trophies and certificates in boxes and piled them up in the warehouse over there."

"besides?!"

"Well, there's only about 20% in the display cabinet here?"

"hiss--"

The conversation between the two also made Fan Bingbing and Gao Yuanyuan, who were immersed in admiring Zhang Chen's huge "honor library", look at them.

"Yifei, which trophy does the boss like the most?"

After listening to Fan Bingbing's question, Liu Yifei thought about it and walked directly to a corner. She took out a yellow solid wooden box that was 50 cm high and 20 cm wide from a separate large box.

Under the expectant gazes of several girls, Liu Yifei opened the box.

They didn't see the trophy directly because it was wrapped in a layer of bright yellow silk.

The packaging alone formed a sharp contrast with the other trophies that were also in the same big box and exposed to the outside, and it also made them feel how much Zhang Chen valued this trophy.

What makes them curious is that, since this trophy is so important, it should be placed in the middle of the entire collection room for the workers to admire it, right?
With doubts in their hearts, they finally saw the true appearance of the silk-wrapped trophy in Liu Yifei's hand.

"What is this?" Shu Chang looked confused.

Fan Bingbing, Gao Yuanyuan, Zhang Shaohan and others also had the same surprised expressions.

Because this trophy is not only something they have never seen before, but also the format of this trophy is
They didn't know how to describe this "trophy".

It's just a simple piece of wood, and the carving is full of bumps.

There was only an irregular circle on it. If it weren't for the fairly regular base, they wouldn't have believed that this thing was a trophy.

Shabby, especially shabby.

This was their first reaction when they saw the trophy.

"Uh," Liu Yifei blushed and shyly introduced, "This is what I carved and gave to him when I was 12 years old."

"That was...his first Grammy year?"

"Well, it should be given to him on his birthday. I prepared this for him in case he didn't win the Grammy Award that year."

"That's really meaningful, no wonder."

After listening to Liu Yifei's explanation, Shu Chang and others suddenly felt that this plain-looking and roughly made trophy in front of them was of extraordinary significance.

Especially for Fan Bingbing, after looking at the hundreds of trophies and certificates placed in the display cabinets in the room, this trophy, which is not a trophy but is better than a trophy, seems even more special.

Throughout Zhang Chen's career, he has won numerous music awards, not to mention the Grammy Awards.

41st "Best Newcomer" and "Best Male Pop Vocalist"

42nd "Best Album of the Year", "Best Composition", "Best Arrangement"

In the 43rd Conferred God Night, 12 of the 7 nominations were successful, which was only one point short of the record, but the gold content was surprisingly high, including

Three comprehensive awards: Production of the Year, Best Album of the Year, and Best Single of the Year.

Three awards: Best Male Pop Vocalist, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Rock Song.

Best Composition Award and a Technical Award.

This is the year that Zhang Chen, the 44th generation, takes a break.

45th "Best Pop Vocal Album", "Best Pop Male Vocalist", "Best Composition"

The 46th session also won five trophies including "Best Single", "Best Album of the Year" and "Best Male Pop Singer", and also helped the contestants of "The Voice of China" win nearly 5 trophies.

It was also in this year that the total sales of all Zhang Chen's physical albums successfully exceeded 2 million copies, surpassing Madonna to rank third in human history.

It was also in this year that Zhang Chen announced his withdrawal from the Grammy Awards.

Looking back on the past, Zhang Chen has won a total of 17 Grammy Awards, which are something other singers can only dream of, and would make them very happy even if they were just nominated.

If we include the trophies won for the songs he wrote, the number has successfully exceeded 30.

Although so many trophies have not yet reached the highest number of Grammy Awards for singers,
Fan Bingbing looked at the two records in the display cabinet nearby, which looked like golden crystals and were dazzling under the light.

These are the only two "Golden Diamond Records" certified records in the world.

It is a certificate issued by the World Federation of the Phonographic Industry to singles or albums with sales exceeding 100 million.

This was the achievement achieved by the two songs "Victory" and "Goddess Dance" on the "Singer" special program.

Currently, only Zhang Chen has received this honor.

This is also the most powerful evidence that many mainstream musicians in the world believe that Zhang Chen's musical achievements have surpassed Michael Jackson.

In addition to international awards, other regional awards such as the American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, and MTV Music Awards each have more than 50 trophies.

Finally, it is estimated that there are at least hundreds of national awards from various countries that have all been thrown into boxes and are not worthy of being placed in display cabinets. Because no one knows how many awards have been sent trophies, and no one has specifically counted how many countries have reserved awards for Zhang Chen, the exact number is unclear.

However, some people have conservatively estimated that more than 80 countries or regions in the world have awarded Zhang Chen at least 1000 trophies.

This is the terrifying power of the "Golden Song Maker" recognized by the world music scene.

In addition to these large number of music awards, Fan Bingbing remembers that Zhang Chen was also nominated for many domestic acting awards, but Zhang Chen did not go to receive them.

Finally, there is the “Golden Palm”, of which there are only two in the country.

Zhang Chen won the Palme d'Or at the age of 21, which is something others may find difficult to obtain in their entire lives.

In sharp contrast to these awards is the "trophy" in Liu Yifei's hand.

Although they didn't know how true Liu Yifei's statement that Zhang Chen attached the trophy the most was, but judging from the way Zhang Chen treated the trophy, it seemed quite credible.

"Yifei, can we take a picture here?"

Shu Chang held up the camera he brought specially and looked at Liu Yifei eagerly.

She had never seen so many trophies before, and she didn’t know if she would have the chance to visit here again in the future, so she really wanted to take a photo.

Moreover, the outside world is not clear about how many honors Zhang Chen has won, and there are many black fans who have always doubted Zhang Chen's strength.

As a member of Chenguang Entertainment, she would never allow her boss to suffer such injustice!
"Let's take some pictures. After that we should go to the amusement park."

"Well, it should be almost ready, let's shoot quickly."

Several people began to pose in a hurry, and under the guidance of the "photographer" Liu Yifei, everyone successfully "checked in" in Zhang Chen's award collection room.

"Come on, come on, Yifei, lend me your computer. I need to post on Weibo."

"Hurry up, the layout over there should be almost done."

"How's the show you prepared going?"

"Oh, anyway, there are no reporters taking pictures."

"It's Yifei's birthday after all, can you please give her some snacks?"

Liu Yifei walked at the end, looking at the chattering girls in front of her.

Others were happy for her birthday, but she just couldn't be happy at all.

"I'm so busy, I can't come back today!"

Liu Yifei stamped her feet and caught up with Shu Chang and his friends who were almost walking away.

Ever since Zhang Chen went abroad, she has been counting the time to her birthday on her fingers and keeping an eye on Zhang Chen's movements at all times.

Unfortunately, as his birthday draws closer, Zhang Chen becomes even busier.

Just this morning, which was the evening of the United States time, Zhang Chen also appeared on a talk show in the United States, talking about the issue of some people using false identities to claim relief funds during this hurricane disaster.

Since the "Chenxi Fund" initiated by Zhang Chen is the organization that has received the most private donations in this disaster, the program team invited Zhang Chen and Michael Jackson, two world superstars, to the show to discuss this issue.

Although Liu Yifei watched the entire program, she did not listen to what Zhang Chen and the others discussed at all.

She had been looking forward to Zhang Chen getting off the show and coming back earlier.

However, after the show ended, I heard that Zhang Chen received an invitation from the White House.

Although Liu Yifei was not sure whether Zhang Chen was invited, it was an invitation from the White House. There were only a handful of people in the world who could accept the invitation. I think Zhang Chen would not miss this good opportunity to increase his influence in the United States.

so.
He probably won't come today.

Liu Yifei sat silently in the shuttle bus inside the manor, listening to the girls around her enthusiastically discussing the performance that would be on stage later.

Today, a special area was opened up in the villa's amusement park, and a small stage was built. 18 tables were placed under the stage, which is a bit like the format of the Spring Festival Gala.

Performing on stage, chatting and eating off stage.

The performing guests are the singers and actors who are here today.

First of all, there were Liu Yifei’s classmates in “The Voice of China”, such as Yao Beina, Zhang Shaohan, and Lin Junjie, as well as her own mentor Wang Fei and Zhang Guorong, Liu Huan, and Luo Dayou.

Others include Taylor from The Voice of America, her good friend Avril, and Emma and Rowling from Britain.

Finally, there are the other artists from Chenguang Entertainment. Over the years, Liu Yifei has visited Chenguang Community from time to time to visit her mother, and has become quite familiar with these people. She was invited here by her today.

It can be said that although there was no major publicity, the number of friends Liu Yifei invited to this birthday party exceeded that of many domestic award ceremonies.

This is the result of Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli's strenuous control. Those invited are those who have a close relationship with Liu Yifei and have some connections with her. Otherwise, there would be countless people in the circle who would want to come here.

When Liu Yifei came into the scene, everyone stood up and greeted her.

She didn't make any special appearance, because she really wasn't in the mood. She just wore a bright silver dress and asked her exclusive makeup artist to do a delicate makeup for her.

"Yifei is so beautiful today!"

"Happy birthday, Yifei!"

"Yifei, so beautiful!"

Walking forward and receiving praises all the way, Liu Yifei kept smiling and greeting the guests around her, but she was not happy because of their praise. Instead, she felt even more lost because today's mature beauty, which was different from the past, was not witnessed by him.

"Sissi, what's wrong with you?"

Sun Fangping pulled Liu Yifei to sit down with a smile on her face, but when she saw the undisguised disappointment on the little girl's face, she still asked out of curiosity.

"I'm fine, Aunt Sun."

"Did my kid bully you again?"

"No, my brother is busy with work, how could he bully me?"

Sun Fangping looked at the little girl's insincere expression and touched Liu Yifei's head, which was already half a head taller than her, with some heartache: "That boy, he doesn't even pay attention to the time. He didn't even come back on his sister's birthday."

Liu Yifei pulled the corners of her mouth to reveal a smile: "Business is more important, isn't it the same in the past?"

"Okay. Let's not talk about that brat. Come on, sit down. The show is about to start." Sun Fangping eagerly asked Liu Yifei to sit down: "Everyone has prepared a lot of programs today."

"Well, it's really difficult for them."

"What's the problem? They're all singers and actors. If anyone doesn't perform well today, I'll let Lan Lan practice with them!"

"Aunt Sun, this is not necessary, right?"

Liu Yifei looked at Shu Chang who was still chatting with Zhang Shaohan with some concern.

However, Sun Fangping did not hear her words because Teacher He on the stage had already started speaking.

"Hello! Hello everyone!"

Teacher He trotted up to the stage and greeted everyone. After receiving everyone's enthusiastic response, he looked at the main table in a joking manner: "I say, Lao Zhang, I usually host evening parties, but why do you want me to watch you eat on Yifei's birthday? Isn't that too mean?"

Zhang Zhiguo smiled and bowed towards the stage.

There is nothing that can be done about it. Among all the people who came today, only Teacher He, the host, can control the situation.

If anyone else were to take the stage, they would either not know how to host or would be nervous.

"Well, today is Yifei's birthday. Many of you here are Yifei's closest family and friends. You have accompanied her all the way to today. As her elder, I would like to say thank you to everyone on behalf of Yifei!"

After Teacher He finished speaking, he bowed slightly to the audience, and then joked: "For those of you who are of a different generation, please remember that I am only 18 years old this year!"

Everyone burst into laughter. If they didn't know He Jiong's exact age, they would have been easily deceived by his young face. If he said he was 18, many people would have believed it.

Since Teacher He did not give an opening speech on the stage, he called out many celebrities by name and made a few jokes, which heightened the lively atmosphere and made the originally noisy crowd focus their attention on the stage.

"Okay, okay, enough chit-chat, let's get straight to the show!" Teacher He returned to the center of the stage and said to the audience, "I'm sure everyone knows that today's show is very different. To be honest, I'm looking forward to it. The actors are singing and the singers are performing skits. You guys really know how to have fun."

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Teacher He announced: "First, let us invite Shu Chang, Tang Yan, Luo Jin and others to perform the skit "Workers"!"

Following Teacher He's introduction, Shu Chang and others went onto the stage shyly amid the laughter of the crowd.

Liu Yifei watched them go on stage with a smile, and remained silent without saying a word.

The programs went on one by one, the scene was very lively and everyone was very happy.

Especially when Wang Baoqiang sang "Light", he sang so out of tune that it reached the sky, making everyone laugh until their stomachs hurt.

But Liu Yifei didn't laugh, she had learned about it from Yin Zilan.

It was this song that made Wang Baoqiang determined to stay in Yanjing.

She also heard the line sung by Wang Baoqiang:

"You, the smallest, weakest, softest and most fearless
I tried my best to respond.”

She also thought of herself.

Looking at the lively crowd around, some were drinking, some were bragging, and some were watching the show seriously.

Everyone has a small side, and everyone has someone they want to respond to.

Unfortunately, the person she most wanted a response from today was not here.

"Sissi, Sissi!"

A call awakened Liu Yifei who was immersed in memories.

She looked up blankly and saw Liu Xiaoli, whose eyes were full of concern. Her father was beside her, with the same look in his eyes.

"Sissi, everyone is waiting for you."

Liu Xiaoli pointed around.

Only then did Liu Yifei realize that everyone's eyes were on her.

"This is.?"

"Teacher He invited you to come up and say a few words." Liu Xiaoli explained the current situation to her daughter.

"Oh, okay!" Liu Yifei didn't think much about it, she just stood up and walked towards the stage.

Sun Fangping looked at Liu Yifei's back and asked Liu Xiaoli with some concern: "Should we forget about this child?"

"It's okay." Liu Xiaoli shook her head. "She is an adult from today on, and it's time for her to face some things on her own."

Sun Fangping looked at Liu Xiaoli, who had a determined face, and remained silent.

She turned her gaze to Liu Yifei, who had already stepped onto the stage and taken the microphone from Teacher He.

"Thank you all for coming here to celebrate my birthday today. Thank you all. Forget it. I don't know what to say to express my current mood. I'll just sing a song for you. This song is also my favorite song."

Liu Yifei whispered something to Teacher He who came up to her, and then stood silently on the stage waiting for Teacher He to help her communicate with the band teacher next to her to accompany her.

Offstage, Shu Chang curiously asked Zhang Shaohan, "Do you know which song is Yifei's favorite?"

"Maybe it's from her own album?"

"Impossible!" Shu Chang shook his head, denying Zhang Shaohan's guess, "Yifei said that among the many songs the boss gave her, she hated that album the most. They were all children's songs."

"Then I don't know. Maybe the songs in The Voice that helped her advance are more meaningful?"

"Forget it, let's stop guessing and listen together."

Shu Chang smacked his lips and turned his gaze back to Liu Yifei on the stage with some anticipation.

When the accompaniment sounded, Shu Chang's doubts were resolved.

"It's this song?" Shu Chang murmured to himself, "But why?"

Zhang Shaohan also looked confused.

Because this song doesn't match the shining Liu Yifei in the circle, right?

"if we assume
You are the fireworks on the sea

I am the foam of the waves

At a certain moment your light illuminated me
If we assume

You are the distant galaxy

So dazzling that it makes people want to cry
I am chasing your eyes
Always looking at the night sky when I am alone

I can follow you
Like a shadow dreamwalking after the light

I can wait at this intersection
Whether you will pass by or not
Whenever I raise my head for you
Even tears feel free
Some love is like the sunshine pouring down
Possessing and losing
"

Others may not understand, but Liu Yifei has always felt very inferior deep down.

In the eyes of others, she is Zhang Chen's sister, a label that she can never get rid of.

In the past, she always wanted to get rid of this label, and worked hard to live her own life so that the "other people's child" in her childhood would look at her with new eyes.

Unfortunately, after so many years, she is still chasing after the other person.

However, the more he chased, the further away he got.

After following him closely for so many years, she also realized how difficult it was.

After trying her hand at being a singer, an actor, and even working as a producer, she realized that Zhang Chen's current achievements were not something she could have achieved.

It was also from the day Zhang Chen won the Palme d'Or that she gave up this ridiculous idea.

Because she suddenly realized that she didn't have to pursue these achievements deliberately.

The title "Sister Zhang Chen" that others seek but cannot obtain is also a part of her life.

That person is also a part of her life.

".
Some love is like heavy rain
But I still believe in rainbows."

When the last note fell, everyone who was immersed in Liu Yifei's singing also gave their applause.

"Shaohan, aren't we going a little too far?"

"It seems... a little bit. Yifei doesn't look very happy."

“But that was the boss’s arrangement.”

"Then let's make it up to each other later?"

"it is good!"

"Where is the boss?"

"I don't know. He just told us not to let anything slip."

"Oh my, I'm so anxious. If this continues, I think Yifei will cry."

"That's right, what kind of surprise is this? Why do you have to keep it secret for so long?"

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(End of this chapter)