Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 63 Wang Sulong

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"Congratulations on wrapping up filming, Teacher Gu! Are you really not going to have a wrap party before you leave?"

"No, no, I've been on set for two months, and I still have a lot of things to do at the company."

"Teacher Gu, have a safe journey and I wish you continued success in the entertainment industry."

"Sister Liying, Director Lin, Brother Hua, I'll be leaving now. Let's have a celebration banquet together when the show becomes a huge hit."

"Then I'll take your good wishes, A-Gu."

Lin Yufen bid farewell with a hint of reluctance.

Not to mention,
Zhao Liying and Huo Jianhua are together.

Putting aside the emotions in the play,

Zhao Liying and Gu Qing ate and drank together for two months, they were practically living together.

Eating and chatting with Gu Qing every day, listening to his often-out-of-the-box new and strange words, always makes me happy for half a day.

Huo Jianhua is an introverted, retired cadre.
In the entire series, only Gu Qing could connect with him on a brainwave level, and they even had a lot to talk about.

Even Zhao Liying and Lin Yufen, two women, didn't cry.
He, a grown man, said goodbye to Gu Qing with tears in his eyes.

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Gu Qing got into the private car outside the film crew's office and waited to depart.

"Teacher Gu, Teacher Gu..."

Unexpectedly, the film crew's producer came running over, panting.

"Brother Wang, is there something you need?"

Gu Qing pushed open the car door and got out.

"Teacher Gu, may I take up a little of your time?"

The producer explained, "We'd like to ask you to sing another OST for this show; the price is negotiable."

Gu Qing's second released piece, "Puppet Show".

Although he topped the charts,
However, because it is a niche platform, its popularity and audience are not as large as those of "Just Met You".

Overall, it is definitely a high-quality song that can contribute to one's career.

Their production team recognized this and wanted Gu Qing to sing an OST about "The Journey of Flower".

"Which song should we sing?" Gu Qing asked.

"The Years"

The producer praised him, saying, "The lyricist and composer who wrote this song told me that it was written for you, Teacher Gu, and that it would definitely become a hit if you sang it."

"Pah, pah, pah, look at what I'm saying. Teacher Gu, you're already famous."

"The songwriter and composer of 'Rings of Time'?"

Gu Qing's expression was slightly strange.

If he remembers correctly

The producer who wrote this song is none other than Wang Sulong, one of the three giants of Tencent Music.

This was his childhood and youth.

"It's...it's Wang Sulong...his songs are quite popular among children."

The producer assumed Gu Qing looked down on him and awkwardly offered an explanation.

These artists who started as online singers can be said to be at the very bottom of the entertainment industry.

Although the song is popular, it is easy to be discriminated against.

"Teacher Gu, would you like to sing?"

The producer asked cautiously.

Do you have a demo of the song? I'd like to listen to it first.

Gu Qing didn't agree directly; she still had to maintain a certain air of sophistication.

He must know very well how popular the song "Rings of Time" is.

Just talking about achievements,

Upon its release, "Rings of Time" won one of the top ten best-selling songs on Migu Music in 2015 and the Song of the Year at the 16 Scream Night.

Zhang Bichen, who covered this song back then, became incredibly popular, almost reaching the top tier of fame; it was definitely a huge hit.

"Yes, Teacher Gu, please listen, I'll wait here for your reply."

"Brother Wang, you don't need to stand outside, come and sit in the car."

Gu Qing invited the producer into the car and then played a demo of "The Years" on his phone.

"Circles outlined as fingerprints, imprinted on my lips."

"The bitter kiss marks of memory are like tree roots."

"The lushness that comes with spring and autumn obscures the twilight..."

Wang Sulong's distinctive love song voice brought this song to life.

After listening, Gu Qing nodded to the eagerly awaiting producer, "I really like this song."

"But my company is pressuring me a lot. If possible, can I go record it now?"

"No problem, of course no problem!"

The producer was overjoyed.

We drove straight to the recording studio.

The drama "The Journey of Flower" was a huge hit.
It's not just because the actors and director are good; all sorts of factors are at play.

Just arrived at the recording studio,
Gu Qing heard a song that triggered his PTSD.

"When longing flies across the night sky, lingers on fingertips, it's as beautiful as a dream..."

"Heart's Fire" is the theme song for the TV series "The Journey of Flower". The lyrics were written by Chen Jianning of F.I.R. and sung by the powerful vocalist Peng Jiahui.

Ten years later,

Because of a wildly popular game, it became a hit online again and became the background music for the song "Possession Tune".

Other than that,

Gu Qing also met the show's music director.

Mai Zhenghong is hailed as the "Father of Xianxia Music"!
This guy is a real big shot.

The wildly popular Chinese TV series "Chinese Paladin 1" and "Chinese Paladin 3" both featured music composed by him.

And those with considerable fame:

'The Legend of the Mermaid', 'The Heroines of the Yang Family', 'The Celestial Fairy', ...

He was responsible for the production of two hugely popular TV series last year, "The Legend of Ji Gong" and "The Legend of the Ancient Bone".

In this drama, "The Journey of Flower",
Mai Zhenghong had a burst of inspiration and composed nearly 20 background music pieces, truly pouring his heart and soul into it.

"Hello, Mr. Zheng Hong. I especially love the song you recorded for Xue Jian: Falling to Earth."

Gu Qing can be considered to have grasped the hand of an immortal.

“Handsome guy, I’ve also listened to your songs, ‘Just Met You’ and ‘Puppet Show’. The arrangements are both outstanding. You’re very talented.”

Mak Ching-hung is from Hong Kong, Guangdong. He wears glasses, is very polite, and speaks with a slight Cantonese accent.

He seems to like Gu Qing very much.
I paid particular attention to the background music for the second piece, "Puppet Show":
"In general, traditional Chinese style songs are performed using the erhu, guzheng, and pipa."

"But how did you come up with the idea of ​​adding the zhongruan and ocarina? The effect is really amazing."

The master was intrigued and eager to explore musical content.

Gu Qing was at best a plagiarist; he had no real knowledge whatsoever. He was embarrassed and nervous when questioned.
I racked my brains to recall the brilliant comments praising this song in my past life, and only then could I barely manage to give a satisfactory reply.

"Oh, Teacher Gu, I'm so glad to finally meet you."

A boy with a baby face and a strong Northeastern accent followed the producer to the recording studio.

Wang Sulong stepped forward with delight to shake hands, then said somewhat nervously, "I really love your performance on Running Man."

Having been in the entertainment industry for so long, Gu Qing couldn't really tell whether this was just polite talk or not.

after all,

Everyone who meets him, besides praising his good looks, says this as their first thing.

"Teacher Xiao Su Su, I also really enjoy listening to your songs."

Gu Qing stopped thinking about it. As long as he wasn't being insulted in public, he didn't care whether it was true or false.

"Little Su..."

Wang Sulong stared in shock, his eyes wide and his mouth agape.

My goodness, could this top celebrity be his fan?

Xiao Susu is not his nickname, but rather an alias.

Just like Jay Chou's 'Chen Shaorong',
Xiao Susu was once an alias of Wang Sulong, and became famous for writing a song called "SpongeBob" for Echo Brother.

This is something that probably only a very small number of long-time fans know.

"Little Teacher Su, time is tight, shall we start recording?" Gu Qing asked.

"Oh...okay."

Wang Sulong felt lightheaded, as if he were in a dream.

The current top star in the Chinese entertainment industry is actually his fan, and may even be his old fan.

This song is spot on!!

Next,
Wang Sulong was completely focused, and he even made some adjustments to the vocal range of the lyrics and music to better suit Gu Qing's voice and help him achieve the best possible result.

An hour later,
After the song was recorded, before leaving,
Mai Zhenghong, Wang Sulong, and Chen Jianning of F.I.R. took the initiative to ask Gu Qing for his contact information, which he readily agreed to.

These are all valuable connections for the future; going it alone won't get you far in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Having more friends means having more options. If you encounter difficulties in the future, having someone to help you is undoubtedly the best outcome.

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(End of this chapter)