Unboxing, Director!

Chapter 54: Conflict
After the 98 album "Love is Like the Pacific Ocean", there has indeed been no more phenomenal new albums by Ren Xianqi.

Although there are some songs that have gone viral, the release schedules are rather scattered, and it is impossible to concentrate efforts.

So the other party may also feel that they cannot control Lu Jiang, so they simply adopt the turtle method in the music industry, and then widen the gap in other fields.

This is true.

In fact, it is not difficult for the Rolling Stones to collect a few good songs.

But Ren Xianqi is special.

Ren Xianqi's voice is not as "broad-ranging" as Lu Jiang's.

He was born with the destiny that there were not many songs that suited him.

It is actually destiny that I came across songs like "Heart Too Soft".

Only he can sing these songs, others may not be able to sing them as popular.

Songs that become popular when sung by others are unlikely to become popular when sung by him.

That’s why he didn’t get many good and suitable songs this year.

The few songs he had, such as "Flowers Will Bloom in Spring", "The End of the World", and "Can't Die", were actually pretty good.

But they will all be released together after the TV series "Swordsman" is broadcast, probably early next year.

Therefore, the other party judged that even if Lu Jiang’s new album this year was much worse in quality than "Lu Jiang", Ren Xianqi would not be able to suppress Lu Jiang in the music scene.

Since you can't suppress it, just accept the fact and play it safe. Release a compilation album to consolidate your popularity. Otherwise, if you don't release anything, you will really be pulled down.

On this basis, we will develop in a diversified way, such as Hong Kong films, and strive to take our career to a higher level.

Zhou Jianhui did not fully agree with Lu Jiang's judgment.

But now that things have turned out like this, we can only accept it.

At least the biggest rival Ren Xianqi has withdrawn from the competition.

As long as the sales of Lu Jiang’s new album reaches two-thirds of that of “Lu Jiang”, he will become a superstar.

As for whether to add new songs.

Lu Jiang thought it was better to be prepared.

“It’s a pity that there wasn’t a big hit.”

It’s a pity for Zhou Jianhui.

Lu Jiang felt the same way.

But the good news is that Lu Jiang couldn't scam Ren Xianqi, but the others tried to scam him.

6 month 1 day.

Warner officially announced that Lu Jiang’s new album will be officially released on September 9.

As soon as the news came out, the industry, as expected, was very disappointed that Lu Jiang and Ren Xianqi missed the opportunity to compete for supremacy again.

However, soon after, Xie Tingfeng, the successor of the Four Heavenly Kings from Hong Kong, officially announced his new album plan on various platforms in the mainland.

He will release two new albums on July 7th and August 25th.

At first, the news did not cause much sensation.

Because the mainland media is not very familiar with this star from Hong Kong.

But then Xie Tingfeng launched a full-scale publicity plan to conquer the mainland market.

Since it has been decided that Xie Tingfeng will completely open up the mainland market this year, the natural thing to do is to use the best resources to make a stunning debut.

So, starting in early June, Xie Tingfeng has been frequently interviewed by mainland media and TV programs. He's a handsome young man, a Hong Kong star, close to the "Four Heavenly Kings," and a fan of mainland China.

The most important thing is "cool"!
Look at that hairstyle, that outfit, that arrogant look.

At present, the trend in mainland China is to emulate Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Europe and the United States.

Xie Tingfeng has entered his comfort zone.

In addition, the Hong Kong circle is fanning the flames behind the scenes.

For a time, in the eyes of mainland people, this cool guy who didn't even have a decent Mandarin representative work had many mainland Cantonese fans and female fans.

Afterwards, many media began to compare Xie Tingfeng and Lu Jiang intentionally or unintentionally.

They are of similar age, have similar looks, and their fashion sense is different from other young singers. They are also singers and have creative abilities.
Among them, Xie Tingfeng’s introduction also frequently mentioned the concept of “successors to the Four Heavenly Kings”.

Although the comparison between the two has not been completely put on the table.

But it soon formed a subtle influence among the fan base.

In less than a month, when various media outlets were judging the new generation of singers from across China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Xie Tingfeng, even though he hadn't released his Mandarin album, was already ranked high in the popularity column, not far behind Lu Jiang and Ren Xianqi.

"If you keep going at this rate, you won't be a potential superstar among the new generation of singers, but will be on the same level as him."

Li Chao was a little annoyed.

Zhou Jianhui said, "No, Lu Jiang is still a quasi-king, but soon there won't be just one quasi-king. There will also be Xie Tingfeng."

Li Chao was a little anxious: "Damn it, Hong Kong guys are really good at scamming people. Old Zhou, you have to think of a way. We can't let him take advantage of us like this."

"Don't be anxious. You have to let him play all his cards before we make our move."

Lu Jiang was very calm. He waved his hand and said, "Let's go. I'm going to graduate first. Call me if there's anything else."

In late June, Lu Jiang conducted a closed-door graduation project assessment in the first screening room of the Central Academy of Drama.

Since "Not Drunk" involves commercial competition and needs to be kept confidential, the number of people attending the event was controlled. In the end, there were less than 200 people watching, and everyone signed a confidentiality agreement.

According to Director Liu of the Directing Department, this is the first time in the history of the Central Academy of Drama.

Lu Jiang just smiled. After all, it’s not like he’s not paying you. The confidentiality agreement requires you to pay to keep your mouth shut.

However, we should be grateful that the Central Academy of Drama agreed to this.

Then everyone entered the venue. Among the 100 people, more than were cast and crew of "Don't Get Drunk", more than were teachers, leaders and famous film directors, such as Zhang Yuan, Zhang Yimou, and Tian Zhuangzhuang, and the rest were ordinary audiences.

The reason why Lao Mouzi, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Zhang Yuan were able to come was very simple, besides being that they were all students of Situ Zhaodun.

This time, three works by mainland filmmakers are competing at the Venice Film Festival: in addition to "Not Drunk", Zhang Yimou's "Not One Less" and Zhang Yuan's "Going Home for the New Year" are also on the list.

Since they are all family members and "comrades-in-arms", Situ Zhaodun naturally called the two of them over to evaluate the work of his junior brother Lu Jiang, and Tian Zhuangzhuang was also pulled over.

This was also the first time Lu Jiang saw the living Zhang Yimou.

This great director is different. With his looks and figure, he looks like a strong and powerful man.

I don’t know if the upgrade of the golden finger will give rewards such as physical strength and mental strength.

The work seems a bit bland.

Lu Jiang also has to take care of his health. As his fame grows, the battle to defend Niu Niu will become more and more intense. He must take a layer of insurance.
"Hello, Director Zhang."

"Hello Lu Jiang, I've heard of you a long time ago. You write good songs. I hope your works can keep up with your songs."

"Thank you. I hope you will be able to give me some advice and give me some honest feedback on my work."

We met briefly and chatted for a few minutes, and then the work started playing.

Amidst the vibrant lights and revelry, the back of Lu Jiang's head appears. The KTV background music fades as the door to the private room opens. Lu Jiang takes a few steps before stumbling and leaning against the wall. The camera pans to the side, revealing Lu Jiang vomiting drunkenly.
(End of this chapter)