HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 100 [100] Yuanyuan, what kind of person do you take me for?
As the hype grew, so did the criticism.

Many media outlets published articles criticizing Zhang Dahuzi for making a complete mess of things.

Do you know what martial arts are?
Do you know what "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" is?

You've ruined a classic by casting Princess Li Wen as Ren Yingying.

Zhang Dahuzi didn't care about the criticism from the outside world; he had already achieved his goal.

The doubts and criticisms also generated buzz. His statement, along with the news that Qi Yuan was confirmed to play Linghu Chong, had already made audiences all over the country aware that someone named Zhang Jizhong was going to film a mainland version of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer".

The only thing that Zhang Dahuzi regretted was that Linghu Chong had settled down too early.

Once it's decided, there's no suspense.

If it's not settled, he can just do the same thing, saying he wants to invite Shao Bing today and clamoring to invite Lu Yi tomorrow.

He could even do this: first sign a big, unreliable person, then once "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" starts filming, find a reason to kick that person out of the production team for being arrogant, and then invite Qi Yuan to play Linghu Chong. Wouldn't the discussion and buzz explode?

The more he thought about it, the more he felt cheated. Zhang Dahuzi regretted it so much that he slapped his thigh and had no choice but to wait for the next show.

……

Beijing.

One of the two courtyard houses that have been renovated, this place has become Qi Yuan and Gao Yuanyuan's little nest.

"Are you really going to play Linghu Chong?"

Gao Yuanyuan blinked her bright, round eyes, which were filled with joy.

Jin Yong's dramas are so popular that few actors in the domestic television industry wouldn't want to act in them.

It's a household name across the country, a hugely influential IP. These days, a Jin Yong drama is practically a blockbuster.

Even playing a supporting role in a Jin Yong drama can bring considerable exposure.

Later, actresses such as Liu Tao, Jiang Xin, and Yang Mi all played supporting roles in Jin Yong's drama adapted by Zhang Dahuzi, which brought them a lot of attention in their early careers.

Gao Yuanyuan admires Qi Yuan so much. He landed the male lead role in Jin Yong's first drama, a starting point that many actors can never reach in their entire lives.

"Of course it's true. Zhang Dahuzi personally invited me, and I felt he was very sincere, so I agreed. I'll see if I can get you a role after I join the crew next year."

Gao Yuanyuan gave up Teng Huatao's "Lost in the North" for Qi Yuan, and Qi Yuan plans to make it up to her.

He entered the television industry not only because television could quickly increase national recognition and greatly help his personal career, but also because he wanted to take care of his woman.

There are no secrets that stay hidden forever; Zhang Tong and Gao Yuanyuan will discover each other's existence sooner or later.

If you rely solely on emotions to maintain a relationship, you'll inevitably end up with nothing.

A long-lasting relationship requires a combination of resources, money, and an incomplete emotional connection.

Gao Yuanyuan was very touched. Qi Yuan really loved her. She even suspected that Qi Yuan played Linghu Chong just to help her get resources.

She immediately found her phone and said, touched, "You can call anyone tonight."

"?" Qi Yuanyi said righteously, "Yuanyuan, what kind of person do you take me for? Last time was purely a coincidence."

Gao Yuanyuan pouted: "Aren't you that kind of person?"

Qi Yuan didn't use Gao Yuanyuan's phone to call anyone; he really didn't have that kind of peculiar hobby.

However, Gao Yuanyuan really 'repaid' him handsomely that night.

……

after one day.

The cast and crew of "Love Will Carry On".

Qi Yuan came to visit Zhang Tong on set. July had arrived, and Zhang Tong's sophomore year was over. Her joining the film crew was not considered a violation of the Central Academy of Drama's school rules.

Director Zhang Yibai was very polite to Qi Yuan upon his arrival: "The big star Linghu Chong is here, welcome, welcome."

This is his first time directing a TV series. He is a newcomer in the world of television directing, and his fame and status are far inferior to Qi Yuan's.

In music, Qi Yuan won multiple music awards across Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in less than a year since her debut.

In the television industry, Qi Yuan immediately became the male lead in Jin Yong dramas and CCTV dramas upon entering the industry.

Zhang Yibai had to be very polite to Qi Yuan. He invited Qi Yuan to sing the ending theme song because he wanted to ride on the popularity of this mainland heartthrob.

"Hello, I am Li Erpeng."

"Hello."

Qi Yuan glanced at Li Erpeng a few times.

Young Li Erpeng wasn't particularly handsome, but he had a clean-cut and sunny appearance. He was from Xinjiang Province and was 183cm tall.

Li Erpeng's height is very impressive in today's mainland entertainment industry; many popular actors are not as tall as him.

Tall, with a sunny appearance, high emotional intelligence, and a knack for charming women, coupled with his rumored special talents, it's not surprising that he was able to win over Qu Ying, the Princess, and Zhou Xun.

"Our lead actress, Xu Jinglei, is a renowned talented woman."

With Zhang Yibai's introduction, Xu Jinglei and Qi Yuan shook hands.

Xu Jinglei is not famous yet. She and Li Erpeng both became famous because of this drama, "Love Will Carry On".

Therefore, Xu Jinglei was very polite to Qi Yuan, even a little too enthusiastic.

She was an artistic young woman who loved talented men the most, and Qi Yuan's talent was well-known to all.

Xu Jinglei was very interested in Qi Yuan, which alarmed Zhang Tong so much that he stayed by Qi Yuan's side the whole time.

Xu Jinglei glanced at Zhang Tong. She knew Zhang Tong's thoughts all too well. When she was dating Wang Shuo, Wang Shuo was married.

Actually, what she wanted to say to Zhang Tong was, "I'm here to join you, not to break you up. Who says three people can't live well together?"
Zhang Tong's obstruction was secondary; Xu Jinglei felt somewhat disappointed when she noticed that Qi Yuan's attitude towards her was rather cold.

Qi Yuan wasn't interested in Xu Jinglei's type, and besides, it wasn't a secret in the industry that Xu Jinglei was Wang Shuo's woman.

He didn't want to end up like Princess Li Erpeng, with future generations creating a "relationship chart between Qi Yuan, Xu Jinglei, and other stars".

Zhang Yibai thought that Qi Yuan was ignoring Xu Jinglei because he was afraid of Wang Shuo. Finding an opportunity to whisper to Qi Yuan, he lowered his voice and said, "What talented man isn't a womanizer? You don't need to worry about Master Shuo. Master Shuo is a man of passion. If you two talented men and women get together, Master Shuo will definitely understand and support you."

After saying that, he added, "This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Miss Xu does it this way, and so does Master Shuo."

Qi Yuan's pupils dilated slightly; she had truly seen something new. The entertainment industry was really chaotic!
Zhang Yibai had his own agenda; of course, he hoped that Qi Yuan could get together with Xu Jinglei.

When this drama airs again, we'll market it as "Qi Yuan's girlfriend Xu Jinglei's new drama," and pair it with the ending theme song sung by Qi Yuan. The ratings are sure to explode.

To Zhang Yibai's regret, Qi Yuan showed little interest and did not heed his words.

Qi Yuan's trip was really just to visit the set; he left as soon as he saw Zhang Tong.

……

After leaving the film crew, Qi Yuan and Zhang Hao immediately flew to Guangdong Province to sign an endorsement contract with the Lafang brand.

The Lafang representative smiled and said to Qi Yuan, "Mr. Qi, you're too busy with work. Before you came to Guangdong Province, we had already found the female lead for your advertisement. Please take a look."

A pretty, slender girl smiled and reached out her small hand to Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan was quite surprised to see who it was; damn it, it was another familiar face.

Li Bingbing later became the top female singer at Huayi Music.

(End of this chapter)