HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 120 [120] Qi Yuan's face, a phone call helps Fan Xiaopang terminate the contract

Fan Xiaopang remembered that the last time she called Qi Yuan, a woman with a baby voice hung up on her, which made her very angry.

Fortunately, this time they were able to get through to Qi Yuan on the phone.

After a brief greeting, Fan Xiaopang began to pour out her grievances, recounting the various injustices she suffered at Qiongyao Company and on the set of "Princess Pearl".

She was originally cast as the lead character Ziwei, but Lin Xinru forcibly took the role away from her.

She had already signed the contract for Ziwei, but the night before filming started, the director called her and said, "I'm sorry, we have to replace the actress at the last minute."

There wasn't a single unnecessary explanation.

The role of Ziwei was given to Lin Xinru, and her role was changed to the maid Jin Suo. Whether she takes the role or not is up to her.

She was so angry that she didn't want to act anymore, but her mother persuaded her, and she gritted her teeth and went back to acting.

Now he's being suppressed by Yao Chen and ostracized by Hong Kong and Taiwanese actors in the crew, blah blah blah.

Fan Xiaopang's acting skills are quite good. What she said was nine parts true and one part false. When she talked about the things she felt wronged about, she burst into tears and cried so sadly.

"Sister Yuanyuan told me that I could come to you if I encountered any problems. I don't want to trouble you. I know that I'm just a small-time actress and I can't expect your help, but... but this time I really can't hold on anymore, sob sob sob..."

Qi Yuan felt that Fan Xiaopang had a pretty tough time in his early days.

However, with his 'tea-tasting' talent, he immediately saw through Fan Xiaopang's tea-related talk.

I went through a lot of explanations about not wanting to bother him, but in the end, I still had to ask him for help.

Moreover, he knew the situation wasn't as bad as Fan Xiaopang had described.

She was genuinely wronged, and it was true that she was ostracized and bullied, but the way she described it as if she wouldn't survive if Qi Yuan didn't save her was a bit of an exaggeration.

Qi Yuan remained silent; he did not respond, he was thinking.

Fan Xiaopang was a little uneasy when he didn't hear Qi Yuan's reply for a long time: "We are not related. Yuan Yuan and I are just good friends. I shouldn't have bothered you with my own affairs. I was presumptuous."

After another ten seconds or so, Fan Xiaopang said again, "But..."

"Alright, I'll talk to Qiong Yao Company about terminating your contract for you. What's next? Where do you want to go?" Qi Yuan asked her in return.

“I want to develop my career with you,” Fan Xiaopang replied shrewdly.

"Me? I'm just a singer, you're an actor. I can't give you resources, so what are you doing with me?" Qi Yuan said deliberately.

"Aren't you going to film 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'? Take me to the set then. I don't care about extras or supporting roles, as long as I can get some work. If you help me terminate my contract, I'm willing to sign you to a three- to five-year working contract. I'll help you earn back the termination fee."

17-year-old Fan Xiaopang was still too young, and she immediately revealed her true thoughts.

Qi Yuan is the male lead in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," so popular that Zhang Dahuzi took the initiative to ask him to meet.

She has acting experience and the iconic role of Jin Suo. If Qi Yuan and Zhang Da Hu Zi were to ask, getting her a role wouldn't be a problem at all.

In this way, she was not only able to leave Qiong Yao's company, but also get close to Qi Yuan.

She also heard that Chen Kaige and Qi Yuan have a good relationship, and that Chen Kaige even helped Qi Yuan shoot a music video.

As long as she clings tightly to Qi Yuan, she might be able to get a role in Chen Kaige's movie with him.

Fan Xiaopang's ambition is too obvious; she still doesn't know how to hide it.

Qi Yuan was different from Qiong Yao; he admired Fan Xiaopang, a man with great ambition.

Fan Xiaopang isn't Lu Bu; he wouldn't stab him with a halberd.

If properly nurtured, an artist like Fan Xiaopang, who is willing to work hard and take risks, can help him earn a lot of money.

And... Fan Xiaopang's looks are indeed top-notch.

Since Fan Xiaopang had begged him, he would help Fan Xiaopang terminate her contract and sign the new actress, while also handing the actress over to Li Xue to mentor, giving Li Xue some experience. In their past lives, Fan Xiaopang and the Li Xue/Li Bingbing sisters had often competed for resources, until Fan Xiaopang established her own studio and focused on cultivating a popular idol image, while Li Bingbing shifted her focus to Hollywood and acting. Only then did their rivalry gradually decrease.

The idea of ​​Li Xue taking care of Fan Xiaopang seemed somewhat surreal to Qi Yuan.

In short, the matter was settled.

Fan Xiaopang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Someone stood up for her, and she finally didn't have to suffer anymore.

To her surprise, she received a call from Qi Yuan a dozen minutes later: "Qiong Yao has agreed to terminate your contract. Remember what you said, sign a five-year contract and pay the termination fee. Contact this person later, her name is Li Xue, and her number is xxxxxxxxxxx."

"..."

Fan Xiaopang was stunned.

Is Qi Yuan doing this so quickly?
Is this how you terminate her contract?

Shocked, she gained a new understanding of Qi Yuan's power and became even more determined to cling to this powerful figure.

After being rejected twice by Qi Yuan, Qiong Yao never gave up inviting Qi Yuan to act in her TV series.

This time, Qi Yuan loosened his grip a bit and agreed that if Qiong Yao filmed a TV series next time, he would help sing a theme song or ending song.

Then Qiong Yao agreed to release them, it was that simple.

Fan Xiaopang was unruly, and even Qiong Yao wanted to put her out of school for half a year to teach her a lesson.

Currently, "My Fair Princess" has only been broadcast in Taiwan and Hong Kong, and has not yet entered the mainland market.

"My Fair Princess" was only a hit in Hong Kong and Taiwan, with most of the profits going to the main actors such as Zhou Yanzi, Lin Xinru, and Zhou Jie, leaving very little for Fan Xiaopang.

It's estimated that even Yao Chen himself couldn't have imagined that "My Fair Princess" would become a nationwide sensation after its premiere in mainland China, and that Fan Bingbing's popularity in mainland China would rise rapidly.

In her eyes now, Fan Xiaopang is nothing more than a disobedient maid.

As long as Fan Xiaopang can come up with 200,000 yuan to terminate the contract, she will let him get lost.

Since Qi Yuan has already spoken, she will give him face.

Qi Yuan is now a superstar in the music scene with millions in endorsements.

Qi Yuan's promise of a song is much better than 200,000.

Besides, Qi Yuan has already agreed to sing a song for her, so maybe if she tries to persuade him again, she can actually get him to film her poor Yao drama.

She desperately wanted to see Qi Yuan recite her lines with a deeply affectionate expression.

I'm not the only man in the world who has fallen for two women, am I?

The scene is absolutely explosive, and the viewership ratings would be phenomenal.

……

The issue of Fan Xiaopang terminating his contract with Qiong Yao Company has been resolved.

Qi Yuan and his team have officially returned to the mainland for promotional activities.

This time, Qi Yuan traveled north from Guangdong Province, along major cities, to hold autograph sessions.

In the mainland market, piracy has become rampant, and holding autograph sessions to boost sales of legitimate copies has become a standard practice for singers.

Fans might buy pirated copies in large music stores, but those who buy them at autograph sessions are definitely not pirated.

As soon as Qi Yuan landed in Shenzhen, Zhang Hao reported a message: "Hunan TV's 'Happy Camp' is offering you 20 yuan to appear on the show. This show is very popular, and its ratings have been soaring since its premiere. In Hunan Province, its ratings have been able to maintain around 20% for a long time."

(End of this chapter)