Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 24 This kid is a bit ostentatious

By the end of October, all the songs in the album "Walk Away with Style" were recorded.

The novel "A Journey to the West" also has more than 300,000 words.

This is also the benefit of sleeping alone at night. If I had a woman to hug me, I probably wouldn’t write so fast.

Although women only affect the speed of drawing the sword, everyone wants them.

The scumbag Cao Jian also wrote a reply to Yan Ne. This time it was just a letter between ordinary friends, sharing what he was doing in Guangzhou and expressing the necessary concern.

At the same time, in order to be able to go to Hong Kong in the future, he also began to create the comic "Young and Dangerous".

If I live with Yang Yuying in the future, I will definitely have less time to write and paint, so I must do it now.

It just so happens that this comic has not been published yet. If there is a chance, I will publish it quickly and then draw it slowly. If I can make it into a movie in the future, maybe I can gain a foothold in Hong Kong.

Next, it’s time to shoot the MV.

Today’s MVs are very simple, you can just find a forest and walk around.

Or in the studio, take some pictures.

Special effects?

Special effects are so expensive, they are charged by the second, which is not cost-effective.

That morning, as soon as Cao Jian arrived at the company, he knocked on the door of his boss Li Qiang's office.

"Mr. Li, you're looking for me?"

"I heard that you made some requests for the MV for 'Walk Away with Style'. You wanted to hire four dancers to perform with you. Wouldn't that be a bit too much trouble?"

"This song is about being free and unrestrained and having a sense of chivalry. If there were someone to dance with, the MV would be even better."

“If you hire professional dancers, the cost of filming will increase.”

Li Qiang was over budget and said, "Why don't we change the shooting plan so you can shoot it alone."

Currently, the mainland does not attach as much importance to MVs as Hong Kong and Taiwan. After all, songs are mainly recorded on tapes.

Li Qiang doesn't want to invest too much.

"Mr. Li, a backup dancer is very necessary. If you can't find one, just find one dancer. This will reduce the cost. For the remaining person, find one in the company."

"Who are you looking for?"

"I heard Mao Ning was an athlete before, so he should be able to do it."

"No, no, no."

Li Qiang immediately rejected the proposal.

We are planning to make Mao Nian into a "golden boy". He will become very famous in the future. If he dances with you, this will be a dark history.

Cao Jian asked back: "Why?"

If even Brother Shan Ji Chen Xiaochun can dance as the backup dancer for "Walk Away with Style", why can't Mao Ning do the same?
Li Qiang did not answer, but asked: "Are you and Yang Yuying in love?"

"Yes."

Even a blind man can see it, yet still ask.

"It's okay to have a relationship, but it's best to keep it a secret, otherwise it will affect your future development."

Li Qiang didn't want Yang Yuying's relationship to be exposed in the future and affect the "Golden Boy and Jade Girl" plan.

He specifically reminded me before saying, "Also, when Wu Songjin recommended you to sign the contract, he proposed the idea of ​​'Golden Boy and Jade Girl'. I think it's great, but you are not a signed singer of the company. We plan to let Mao Ning replace you. I hope you understand.

We want to promote Mao in the future, and he might even appear on the Spring Festival Gala, so how can I dance with you?"

After hearing this explanation, Cao Jian frowned.

You're kicking me out?
However, the so-called "golden boy and jade girl" is actually not important. What matters is that they are truly together.

Besides, will Yang Yuying agree? If she doesn't agree, how can your team be formed?
Thinking of this, Cao Jian smiled and said, "I understand. It's just a group, it's nothing. But as for the dancers, I think it's better to find professionals, otherwise it will affect sales."

"Well, I'll study it further."

Professional dancers are not cheaply paid, and if you hire them for several days of filming, the budget will be exceeded.

New Era signed Mao Ning and Yang Yuying this year, and is also collaborating with Cao Jian. Currently, its funds are very tight.

They would rather invest their money in Yang Yuying.

It is said that Yang Yuying’s MV also has many special effects shots, which cost a lot of money.

Therefore, if you can save, try to save as much as possible.

"Mr. Li, I know the company is under pressure, but you also know the prospects of this album. We need to save what we should save and spend what we should spend."

Cao Jian finished speaking and was about to say goodbye when he suddenly turned around and said, "Mr. Li, can you use your connections to help me get a driver's license?"

At this time, you can buy a driver's license if you have connections.

Besides, Cao Jian can drive and is an experienced driver, so there is no need to waste time learning how to drive.

Li Qiang asked in surprise: "Driver's license? You want to buy a car?"

“There is such a plan.”

"Let me take a look for you."

"Thank you, Mr. Li."

"You're welcome. Just give me a copy of your information and ID photo later."

Although he agreed, Li Qiang still shook his head after Cao Jian left.

Is this guy so sure that "Walk Away with Style" will be a hit? Is he already planning to buy a car?

Young people, you are so impatient.

There are quite a lot of requirements.

But I should help him with the driver's license. If Cao Jian's album sells well, it will be good for the company. Besides, if I help him, maybe if Yang Yuying finds out that she wants to form a "golden boy and jade girl" with Mao Nian in the future, this guy can help persuade them.

The company adhered to the principle of saving as much as possible on Cao Jian’s first album.

But he was very willing to give up Yang Yuying's album.

As the songwriter of this song, he naturally has to participate in the planning of the MV.

The company took more than a dozen photos of Yang Yuying in different styles and planned to pick out five or six alternative styles.

Cao Jian didn't even receive this kind of treatment.

However, the sweet girls are all my girlfriends, so there is no need to be jealous.

He has already designed a look for himself, or he will follow the company's plan, wearing a floral shirt and a middle-parted hairstyle.

In the 1980s and 1990s, there were so many meetings. Everything required a meeting, and choosing a look was no exception.

Cao Jian, Yang Yuying, Wu Songjin, Li Qiang and others were in the conference room.

There was no projector at that time, and everyone took turns looking at the dozen or so photos.

Li Qiang also reminded: "Everyone brainstorms and write down the photo numbers on the form if you think the styles are suitable."

When the video was passed to Cao Jian, the first thing he saw was the sweet girl with two big pigtails.

This look is actually quite nice, but it is a pity that it is paired with a black dress, which directly destroys the youthfulness and beauty that Yang Yuying should have.

Although the sweet girl’s appearance is actually very good, even in thirty years, she will definitely dominate the entertainment industry.

But we can't waste it like this.

Although he can understand the current aesthetic standards, Cao Jian is really speechless.

His other looks include one wearing a hat and having long straight black hair, which looks normal. There is one photo of him wearing a plaid dress, which suits him very well.

After looking at the photos, Cao Jian should have written down the ones he liked on a form so that they could be collected and discussed later.

But he took out the pigtail hairstyle and said, "Mr. Li, this hairstyle is very good, but there is a problem with the clothing combination."

No one said much, just choose the one you like.

When he spoke, everyone looked over.

Is that all you can do?
Are you the only one who talks too much?

If you refuse to sign a contract and still make too many demands, you will be treated as an exception.

If it weren’t for their good songwriting, some people would want to explode.

Li Qiang also felt that Cao Jian had too many things to do, but he still patiently asked, "What's the problem?"

"Double braids are a pure style, giving people a sense of innocence. Pairing it with a white plaid top is fine, but pairing it with a black skirt would make it look a bit old-fashioned."

After Cao Jian finished speaking, everyone began to recall the previous look.

It seems that it is not as serious as you said.

Seeing that everyone disagreed, Cao Jian continued, "The reason why the styling looks okay is mainly because Yuying is beautiful, and her appearance covers up the shortcomings of the costume."

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Everyone was speechless for a while.

If you want to praise your girlfriend, you don't have to do it in this kind of occasion.

Shameless, no wonder he can chase this beautiful girl.

Sure enough, although Yang Yuying kept her head down and said nothing when her boyfriend praised her in public, she was already very happy in her heart.

My boyfriend is really good at talking and is so clever at praising people.

Li Qiang found the photo of the double braids and looked at it for a while. For the sake of the album, he asked, "Xiao Cao, what suggestions do you have?"

"I'll help her design a look."

Cao Jian said to the boss's secretary, "Can you help me find a pencil and a piece of paper?"

When he was looking at the design just now, a bolder and longer-term business plan had already emerged in his mind.

But first, show off your skills to the people here!
Seeing the boss nod, the secretary went out for a while. When he came back, he gave Cao Jian what he needed.

"Swish"

Under everyone's curious gaze, a sketch was quickly drawn on the paper.

Although the sketch is simple and the facial lines are not detailed, the hairstyle and clothing style are still outlined.

This style is a bit like the one worn by Qiuya in "Charlotte's Troubles". Although it is not good enough in the 21st century, it is already very trendy in China at the beginning of the 1990s.

Cao Jian held up the sketch and showed it to everyone: "What do you think of this design?"

She wore a pigtail, a dress with small floral patterns, and a ribbon tied around her waist, which made her already slender waist even thinner. She wore a pair of small leather shoes on her beautiful feet, which made her look youthful and invincible.

This sketch alone is far superior to the previous photo.

Talent.

Too bad it's not the 21st century.

Yang Yuying likes it and thinks this style really suits her.

No wonder he said he missed me every day, it turns out he wasn’t lying.

I don't know how he came up with this look.

After seeing Cao Jian's paintings, everyone who had expressed strong opinions just now shut up.

Although Cao Jian is flamboyant, this look is really beautiful.

If I really choose this look, maybe not only will the album sell well, but I can also make money by making adult paintings.
(End of this chapter)