How did this star become more popular after his scandal?

Chapter 202: Stepping on the King to ascend to the throne!

The next day, "Detective Chinatown" officially started filming.

Jiang Yu, Director Chen, and Teacher Wang Qiang had met before, and they'd often chatted and chatted in the group chat, so they felt very familiar with each other while filming together. Furthermore, these teachers all had excellent acting skills, and were considered veteran actors, so they got into the role very quickly.

From the moment Qin Feng, played by Jiang Yu, failed the exam to the sunset in Country T, the filming went relatively smoothly to the end.

Teacher Wang Qiang and his team had witnessed Jiang Yu's acting skills and strength when he auditioned him. However, after filming actually started, they also found that his acting skills were still underestimated.

Especially Wang Qiang, one of the male leads who partnered with Jiang Yu's Qin Feng. He played Tang Ren and had many scenes with Jiang Yu. He even said that as a senior, he should guide Jiang Yu more.

As a result, after the filming officially started today, Wang Qiang found that Jiang Yu did not need his guidance at all. Sometimes Jiang Yu even came over to guide him on some details and the handling of the lines. This is not to say that Wang Qiang's acting is bad, but everyone found that some of the lines and body language, which were modified according to Jiang Yu's suggestions, can make the character more three-dimensional and the filming effect is even better.

This is what made Teacher Wang Qiang, Director Chen, and the entire crew look at this young man Jiang Yu with new respect.

At this age, not only is his acting skills impeccable, but he's also able to control the entire film and plot, even offering excellent suggestions. This alone is unmatched by many young actors these days, the so-called "fresh meat." They even feel that they're a bit inferior to this young man, Jiang Yu.

With Jiang Yu around, even Director Chen felt that the first day of filming for his new film went smoothly. He felt that the filming, originally planned for three days, could be completed today.

During the intermission after filming a scene in the afternoon, Director Chen would quickly greet Jiang Yu.

"Xiao Jiang, come quickly, come and see how this scene works."

Jiang Yu sat here, watching the scene he and Teacher Wang Qiang had just filmed. After watching for a while, he nodded and said.

"There's nothing wrong with this scene. Mr. Wang Qiang's acting is impeccable. His accent and facial expressions create a great comedic effect."

Director Chen smiled in relief when he heard Jiang Yu's words. "Okay, I'm relieved to hear you say that. If you think there are any problems or inaccuracies in the plot of the movie, feel free to speak up. And if anyone else thinks something is inappropriate, let's discuss it together and strive to make the movie better."

Teachers Wang Qiang and Zhang Jian were also sitting in the rest shed chatting with Jiang Yu at this moment, their eyes full of admiration for Jiang Yu, this younger generation and this young man.

"Sure, Xiao Jiang, I feel so relaxed acting with you, haha."

Teacher Wang Qiang wasn't complimenting Jiang Yu on this point. Meeting a good co-star during filming is very beneficial for both the progress of the filming and the quality of the filming itself. If you were to meet a young actor who has no acting skills or abilities, you wouldn't be able to act with him at all, and you wouldn't even be able to bear to watch him perform.

But it's different when you're acting with Jiang Yu. His acting is so proficient that it doesn't seem like it's his first time filming, and he pulls you into the scene unconsciously. Even when you forget your lines, Jiang Yu can improvise and carry you through the scene without you having to worry about the camera freezing or anything like that.

Teacher Zhang Jian also looked at Jiang Yu with a smile and said, "Xiao Jiang, you might as well join the entertainment industry from now on. With your acting skills, you are far better than those so-called top young actors in the industry. You might even win the Best Actor or Best Actress award."

The teachers were really optimistic about Jiang Yu. Such a promising young talent would have a bright future if he entered the entertainment industry. The key was that Jiang Yu was still so young. Perhaps with a few films, he could even win a Best Actor award. By then, he'd be a master in both music and film. They all thought Jiang Yu was terrifying.

Not only is he great at music, but now he’s also a great actor. It would be great if he were my own child.

Jiang Yu also smiled and said, "Then I'll need the teachers' support when the time comes."

Several teachers rolled their eyes at Jiang Yu. Does this guy still need their support?
Directors love actors who have the acting skills, the looks, and the traffic. They don't need to introduce Jiang Yu to anyone. Furthermore, they believe that once Jiang Yu finishes filming Director Chen's film, and everyone sees his performance after the film airs, he'll definitely be in line for more film offers.

"You kid, we old guys may need you to take care of us more in the future."

Everyone was getting along very happily, and the atmosphere on the set was very good. At this moment, Director Chen, who was sitting in the director's chair, suddenly looked at his phone excitedly and shouted excitedly at Jiang Yu.

"Hey, Xiao Jiang, Xiao Jiang, check out the trending searches! You've beaten Hu Tian again!"

When Jiang Yu and the others heard Director Chen's words, Jiang Yu also remembered that today was the day he and Hu Tian would have their second round of competition for their new album, which would be decided in 24 hours. Yesterday, because the songs had just been released, the data was not much different, so the competition was a bit tense.

However, after 24 hours of fermentation, the song data has been completely widened, and it is time to see the results.

As expected, when Jiang Yu and Wang Qiang heard Director Chen's excited words, they opened the music app and saw that the three songs Xiao Jiang had released yesterday had surpassed Hu Tian's three new songs.

Yesterday, they were also following the news from China while abroad. When they learned that the follow-up songs from Xiao Jiang's new album were released, they went to listen to them. At that time, they saw that Hu Tian was competing with Xiao Jiang's three new songs, and the rankings on the new song charts were constantly changing.

As a result, after a day, Hu Tian’s three new songs were completely defeated and were directly crushed by Xiao Jiang’s three new songs.

Seeing this situation, even Teacher Wang Qiang and others felt a little surprised, and then they laughed.

"Oh my god! Xiao Jiang is really good. He beat Hu Tian again. If I remember correctly, you have beaten him several times in a row. It seems that this guy and Li Shuming have no chance of beating you."

Teacher Zhang Jian is a singer who switched to an actor. When he saw the news, his face was full of surprise and he looked at Jiang Yu with excitement in his eyes.

"Xiao Jiang, you're going to step on Hu Tian, ​​the king, to ascend to the throne. Using the king as a stepping stone to ascend to the throne of the king, wow, that's great!"

Hu Tian has already lost to Jiang Yu so many times, and this is only the second round of the new album competition. It's already halfway through, and Hu Tian still lost. The outcome of this new album competition seems clear, and Hu Tian probably won't win the next two rounds either. You've lost to Jiang Yu so many times in a row, and if you lose twice in a row in the new album competition, the outcome is basically set.

This scene of stepping on the king to rise to the top, this scene is probably only Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu was also looking at the hot searches at this moment. The news that he had defeated Hu Tian had already become a hot search and had even reached the top of the hot search list.

"Jiang Yusheng!"

"Jiang Yu defeated Hu Tian again!"

"Hu Tian and Li Shuming were defeated again!"

"Hu Tian and Li Shuming are not as good as Jiang Yu!"

……

At this moment, domestic netizens are discussing this matter. Hu Tian lost to Jiang Yu again and lost the second competition of the new album.

"Tsk tsk, Jiang Yu won again. It seems that Hu Tian and Li Shuming are really no match for Jiang Yu now. They are completely inferior to him."

"That's right. You've already lost to Jiang Yu so many times in a row. You should give up. Jiang Yu is not someone you can defeat."

"That's right, a hypocrite like Hu Tian still wants to beat Jiang Yu. Haha, if he didn't have so many fans supporting him over the years, he probably wouldn't even be qualified to fight Jiang Yu now."

"Oh my god! Jiang Yu won again. His new album is going to be a huge success. He's dominating the top of the new song charts. He's going to step over Hu Tian and take over. I feel like the youngest superstar in the history of Chinese pop music has already been born."

"Indeed, he is even more powerful than the king Hu Tian. I feel that Jiang Yu can be considered a king now, and he is one of the top ones."

……

At this moment, everyone was shocked when they saw the result. Of course, the most excited ones were Jiang Yu's fans and the black fans. It was a great honor for him to see his brother being so awesome.

Even many netizens think that Jiang Yu is now better than Hu Tian, ​​and they are definitely at the level of superstars. In the entire Chinese music scene, Jiang Yu is probably the only one who can use a superstar as a stepping stone.

Jiang Yu already had so many hit songs, so his new album is sure to do well. Judging by the current momentum and data, it might even break the all-time record for Chinese pop album sales. So far, Jiang Yu's album has already sold over five million copies. In this era of declining physical album sales, such high sales figures are truly impressive.

Jiang Yu's current digital album sales are also around the same number, 5 million album sales. This is already considered a blockbuster album. Even Hu Tian has never reached 5 million album sales. And the current album sales record in the entire Chinese music scene is still held by the top Chinese pop star Zhou Junjie, who has sold over 15 million albums, with sales exceeding 100 million yuan, a record that no one has broken to date.

Looking at Jiang Yu's current momentum, with half of the songs in his new album not yet released, it seems he can still challenge the sales record set by Jay Chou.

At this moment, on Hu Tian's side.

The weather wasn't very good today. It was raining outside, with faint thunder rumbling. The raindrops hit the French windows, making them appear foggy. It seemed as if the mood at the moment was just like his and Li Shuming's, filled with gloom.

The two of them sat on the sofa. The room was very quiet, with only the sound of rain hitting the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Hu Tian and Li Shuming just remained silent, neither of them said a word, as if at this moment, their hearts were also drowned by the rain.

They didn't expect to lose again this time. Their last chance was gone. Even if there were two more arena matches to come, could you guarantee that you could beat Jiang Yu in both?
Both of them were losing confidence. After losing to Jiang Yu so many times in a row, this was their last chance. They hadn't expected to beat Jiang Yu in all three songs yesterday. They felt that as long as they could win at least one, they would be able to accept it and feel that there was still hope. But now, in three songs, they hadn't beaten Jiang Yu in any one of them. They were all crushed by Jiang Yu and left behind.

At this moment, Jiang Yu had completely shattered the spirit of both of them, and they had completely lost their confidence. Even if there were more songs on the new album, they felt that it was over at this moment.

After a long silence, Li Shuming sighed deeply and spoke.

"Old Hu, maybe we really are no match for this young man. I think it's time for me to retire."

Hu Tian looked at his old partner deeply. At this moment, he saw that there seemed to be a lack of light in his old partner's eyes.

He was silent. In fact, he also understood that in these competitions with Jiang Yu, he had lost to Jiang Yu again and again. Not only Li Shuming, but even he, now felt a sense of powerlessness and exhaustion.

Jiang Yu was truly terrifying. No matter how hard they tried, no matter how hard they tried to catch up, it seemed all in vain. Hu Tian was overwhelmed by the frustration and powerlessness of losing to Jiang Yu, as he tried time and time again, only to be defeated by reality again and again.

Looking at his old partner, Hu Tian fell silent. They had become numb to the online rumors, insults, and accusations that they were not as good as Jiang Yu.

But after seeing these news and comments, I still feel more or less unhappy.

He stared at Li Shuming, pondered for a long time, and then said, "Okay, after I finish recording as a singer, I'll retire with you. This album will be my last before retirement. Then we can go abroad to relax."

He was also tired, and even said that he felt a little regretful at this moment.

He regretted targeting Jiang Yu, regretting his decision to compete head-on with him. If those things hadn't happened, wouldn't he and his old partner have lost face and dignity? Would they still be able to stay in the music industry and not be forced to retire? He wouldn't have been criticized like that, and he wouldn't have suffered so much during this period.

Regret?

Haha, but there is no medicine for regret in the world. All this has already happened, and it is too late to talk about it now.

"Jiang Yu... hehe..."

Hu Tian smiled bitterly, and as he smiled, tears welled up in the corners of his eyes.

Jiang Yu, ah Jiang Yu, this time I really fell into trouble because of this guy.

……

The news that Jiang Yu had defeated Hu Tian once again was a hot topic online. Hu Tian had already lost to Jiang Yu so many times in a row, and everyone had seen it. Everyone also knew that this second round of the competition for their new album was Hu Tian's last chance.

But he still lost to Jiang Yu. This situation was truly irreparable, and the loss of face only grew worse. Jiang Yu's momentum was incredible right now. This new album hadn't even finished releasing songs yet, but it had already sold over five million copies. It was definitely going to be a strong performance. People even said Jiang Yu might break the album sales record of Zhou Junjie, the top Chinese pop star.

This time, everyone knew that after this new album, Jiang Yu would definitely be called the king of Chinese music. As for Hu Tian, ​​he was simply a stepping stone on Jiang Yu's road to becoming king, stepping on Hu Tian, ​​the king, to reach the top!

"Jiang Yu's momentum is too strong! Hu Tian lost again. And looking at the publicity surrounding Jiang Yu's new album, I feel like he has a chance to break the album sales record set by Mr. Zhou Junjie."

"I think it's possible. We're only halfway through the song, and the sales have already exceeded five million. That's an impressive number."

"Indeed, with Jiang Yu having so many hit songs before, and now having defeated a superstar like Hu Tian, ​​he can definitely be called a superstar-level singer now."

"Whether it's his status, talent, popularity, influence, or productions, I feel like he's definitely the youngest superstar in the history of Chinese pop music. Hu Tian, ​​that clown hypocrite, is just a stepping stone for Jiang Yu."

"I feel like Jiang Yu might win an award at the Chinese Golden Melody Awards this month."

"Um... Although I know Jiang Yu is very good now, I think it will be difficult to break the album sales record set by Mr. Zhou Junjie three years ago."

……

Many people believe Jiang Yu could challenge the album sales record set three years ago by Zhou Junjie, the leading Chinese pop star. However, others believe it will be difficult for Jiang Yu to break this record. Some even say that now that Jiang Yu has surpassed Hu Tian, ​​and with such strong momentum and still so young, will he eventually surpass Zhou Junjie, the current leading Chinese pop star?

After all, Zhou Junjie is not Hu Tian. He has been popular for nearly 20 years and is the real and recognized number one in the Chinese pop music scene. Hu Tian seems inferior to Zhou Junjie.

There is a gap between the kings and queens of pop. For example, Hu Tian is indeed amazing and is considered to be at the top of the small group of kings. But Zhou Junjie, the king of pop, is the one who stands at the top of the tower, a mountain that all singers look up to.

Zhou Junjie, the current king of pop, has been living a semi-retired life since getting married a few years ago. Before his marriage, he released a new album every year. After his marriage, he only released one every few years. Three years ago, the album he released four years after his marriage set a sales record in the Chinese music scene upon its release, and it has not been broken to this day. However, three years later, Zhou Junjie has been quiet except for one or two singles in between.

Now, seeing Jiang Yu’s momentum, many people wonder if he has a chance to break this record?
……

The competition between Jiang Yu and Hu Tian had come to an end. Ever since losing to Jiang Yu in the second round of the new album competition, Hu Tian and Li Shuming had been quiet. Even when they were mocked online, with Hu Tian being harshly criticized as a hypocrite and a villain, they remained silent.

Soon, Jiang Yu temporarily ended his filming work abroad and returned to China to participate in the recording of the ninth episode of "Singer" on Mango TV.

Now "Singer" is gradually coming to an end, but the popularity remains high. This national-level variety show has attracted much more popularity and attention this season than in previous years.

When Jiang Yu arrived at the lounge, he was the last one to arrive because he had just returned from abroad.

Sun Leyan, Duo Ya and Teacher Li Peng nodded at him. Park Junlie, who lost to Jiang Yu in the last episode, sat there with a stern face and glanced at Jiang Yu coldly.

This guy actually beat himself in the last episode. He absolutely cannot let him win again this time. He must win it back!

He just couldn't believe that these rubbish singers from China could actually defeat him?

Jiang Yu saw the singer who came to challenge the host in this episode, and there was some surprise in his eyes.

"Hmm? Teacher Shen, this episode's challenge singer is actually you!"

When Jiang Yu saw Shen Hongyu sitting there, staring at him with a smile on her pretty face, he was a little surprised. A smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he walked over and sat next to Shen Hongyu.

He really didn't expect that the challenge singer in this episode would be his old acquaintance Shen Hongyu.

From the beginning of "The Voice of God", to "Singing While Walking", and now meeting again on the show "Singer", it's even a coincidence.

The air conditioner was on in the room. Shen Hongyu was wearing a black long dress. Seeing Jiang Yu sitting next to her, she smiled and said.

"I didn't tell you, I just wanted to give you a surprise. So, you better go easy on me later."

Jiang Yu also smiled and had a very happy chat with Shen Hongyu.

Meanwhile, Hu Tian, ​​who was sitting over there, was silent at the moment. Ever since Jiang Yu came in, Sun Leyan had only observed Hu Tian's reaction. Previously, when Hu Tian saw Jiang Yu, his eyes were filled with hostility and fighting spirit.

As a result, now, since Jiang Yu came in, he only raised his eyes at the beginning and did not move. There was even a calm look in his eyes, and it could even be said that he had lost his fighting spirit and seemed to have lost his energy.

Having lost to Jiang Yu several times in a row, including losing the second round of competition for his new album a few days ago, Sun Leyan felt that he probably couldn't accept the result in his heart.

Even in the third round on Sunday and the final round next week, Sun Leyan feels that the probability of beating Jiang Yu is very low.

And even if he won, it would be of no use. He lost too completely. He lost to Jiang Yu so many times in a row. He didn't win in any of the songs from the new album.

In this situation, is it necessary to watch the next two games?
Sun Leyan also shook her head in her heart. Hu Tian brought this upon himself.

Not only did he lose to Jiang Yu, but his career also plummeted. In addition, he had previously led the trend of cyber-bullying Jiang Yu, and now his image has been severely damaged, and he has been scolded and criticized by the entire network.

This result is all this guy's own fault.

However, Sun Leyan was also a little sad and looked at Jiang Yu. Judging from Jiang Yu's current momentum, it is estimated that there are few people in the music industry who can rival him.

Perhaps it is just what netizens have been discussing recently, that only Mr. Zhou Junjie can suppress him.

(End of this chapter)