HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 122 [122] Two female stars engage in a public feud over Qi Yuan

Not only were the two hosts, Li Xiang and He Jiong, worried for Qi Yuan, but the fans in the audience were just as nervous.

Some female fans clasped their hands together in front of their hearts, quietly anticipating Qi Yuan's performance.

Qi Yuan sat down at the piano and accurately found the three keys that Li Xiang had randomly pressed earlier. He played them a few times to get a feel for them.

His fingertips danced lightly on the piano keys, and the melodious music flowed like a mountain spring.

A few seconds later, the music became slightly more bouncy, like a stream hitting a rock, splashing up water droplets.

And just like that, a tranquil and lighthearted piano piece was created.

He Jiong and Li Xiang were both stunned.

Qi Yuan wasn't bragging; he really could.

He Jiong, with his extensive knowledge, exclaimed in amazement, "Could this be what people call perfect pitch? Being able to find a note by listening to the pitch with your eyes closed?"

Qi Yuan replied casually, "Probably."

At this moment, applause erupted from the audience.

He Jiong and Li Xiang can already imagine how explosive the ratings will be after this episode airs.

Li Xiang then asked Qi Yuan, "Our program collected some questions from netizens. They are not satisfied with your practice of only writing songs for fans in Shanghai. They asked when you will write a song for fans in other provinces as well."

"I'll write it when I get inspiration," Qi Yuan replied in a very official manner.

Lee Sang also asked about "Romantic Love" and QQ.

Qi Yuan gave a plug: "I don't know if dating on QQ is realistic, but I use QQ to communicate with my friends now. It's a pity that my best number was exposed. Too many people added me as a friend, so I can't use it at all. I have to change to a new number."

Next, Qi Yuan played some mini-games, mostly simple ones.

Qi Yuan is now the pride of mainland pop music and is on the rise. No variety show in mainland China would deliberately make Qi Yuan look foolish for the sake of ratings.

The episode of "Happy Camp" featuring Qi Yuan broke the show's ratings record since its inception.

The show achieved an average viewership rating of over 40% within Hunan Province and over 3.42% nationwide, ranking second among all television programs in the same time slot across the country, only slightly behind CCTV's "Lucky 52".

If Qi Yuan were to record another episode, he might actually surpass CCTV's "Lucky 52".

Unfortunately, Qi Yuan left Xingcheng after recording the program that day.

The most exciting segment of this episode of "Happy Camp" was when Qi Yuan demonstrated perfect pitch.

Mainland media seized on this hot topic and gave Qi Yuan a huge shout-out, while also explaining to everyone what perfect pitch is.

This news even went viral in Hong Kong and Taiwan. After reading the newspaper, Chou Chieh-lun was stunned for a moment.

Does Qi Yuan also have perfect pitch?

No wonder he can write such awesome music.

He wanted the female host to press three piano keys and then improvise a simple piece based on those three keys—that was such a pretentious trick, he wanted to learn it too.

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On October 3rd, Qi Yuan finally brought his book signing event back to Beijing; this was the last stop.

The princess didn't lie to him; many music stores in Sanlitun were playing his songs "Twilight," "Jiangnan," and "East Wind Breaks" on repeat.

After returning to the capital, Qi Yuan asked Li Xue to help him register a Star Wish Studio.

Fan Xiaopang's contract was later signed with Star Wish Studio.

Once Li Xue, Qi Yuan's agent, became proficient in the business, her studio took care of all of Qi Yuan's endorsements, acting contracts, commercial performances, and announcements.

At that time, the only business they will be working with Warner on will be music-related.

In the courtyard.

Gao Yuanyuan hugged Qi Yuan and kissed him on the cheek, saying softly, "The big star is finally back." Qi Yuan responded by kissing Gao Yuanyuan on the forehead.

Then the two started getting all lovey-dovey.

An hour later, Qi Yuan was playing with Gao Yuanyuan's hair when he deliberately brought up Fan Xiaopang's matter: "Didn't you ask me to take care of Xiao Fan? She was almost blacklisted by the company, and the Taiwanese actors in the company all ostracized her."

I felt sorry for her, so I helped her terminate her contract. She said she wanted to sign with my studio for five years to repay the termination fee.

"So, are you going to sign or not...? Poor Xiao Fan, he started working at fifteen to earn money, sigh!"

He had to prepare a disclaimer in advance and leave the decision-making power to Gao Yuanyuan.

To avoid Gao Yuanyuan blaming her if something goes wrong in the future.

While in Taiwan, Gao Yuanyuan arranged for Fan Xiaopang to be an undercover agent next to Qi Yuan.

If Fan Xiaopang were to join Qi Yuan's studio, wouldn't he be able to provide her with a constant stream of information about Qi Yuan?

Gao Yuanyuan agreed without much thought.

Qi Yuan went along with it, saying, "Originally, I didn't want to sign her. It's easy for a female actress to cause scandals if she signs with my personal studio. But since you've already spoken up, I'll listen to you."

Gao Yuanyuan was quite happy, thinking that Qi Yuan really loved her.

Even something as important as signing artists is decided by her.

After a while, Qi Yuan said again, "I'll take you to see Big Beard in the next couple of days and ask him if he can arrange a role for you."

There's no chance of getting the female lead role, don't even think about it. Zhang Dahuzi is using the female lead role to create hype, while he's been playing around with Ning Jing these days.

Just three days ago, Ning Jing told reporters that she would no longer play the role of Ren Yingying.

Then, whether it was Zhang Dahuzi deliberately spreading the word or an insider actually leaking the information, such news appeared in the public sphere.

Ning Jing withdrew from the performance because Xu Qing was involved in the competition.

Xu Qing's repeated reductions in her film salary infuriated Ning Jing.

According to gossip media reports, Xu Qing repeatedly lowered her salary because she loves music and also likes Qi Yuan. She lowered her salary so that she could act alongside Qi Yuan.

Then, more and more revelations came out. Someone said that Xu Qing had privately said, "I'm determined to get the role of Ren Yingying. I'll play it even if I don't get a penny of pay."

Some say that Ning Jing slammed her fist on the table and questioned Zhang Da Hu Zi about whether he would choose her or Xu Qing.

These are all external speculations without any evidence.

However, at her most recent public appearance, when a reporter asked Ning Jing what she thought of Xu Qing, she simply replied with two words: "I hate him!"

Xu Qing, on the other hand, told reporters, "I did nothing wrong. I just wanted to play Ren Yingying."

Xu Qing didn't mention Ning Jing, yet it seemed like she was answering Ning Jing's question.

What's the use of hating her? I'm determined to play Ren Yingying, so come and try to take her away if you dare!
The online spat between two mainland actresses provided juicy gossip for viewers and significantly boosted the exposure of the TV series "Swordsman".

Even Qi Yuan, who played Linghu Chong, was caught in the vortex of public opinion.

The influential entertainment news outlet *Entertainment Express* commented: 'Two A-list actresses engage in a public feud over the role of Linghu Chong.'

The accompanying picture shows Xu Qingning standing on both sides, with Qi Yuan in the middle; his photo is cracked.

Qi Yuan couldn't help but sigh after reading this news, thinking that Zhang Da Hu Zi was really not afraid of offending people in order to create hype.

The media reported that Xu Qing lowered her salary several times to play Ren Yingying, but it's unclear whether that's true.

If it's true, then it's highly likely that Ren Yingying is Xu Qing's.

Based on Qi Yuan's understanding of Zhang Da Hu Zi, unless a female star as famous as Xu Qing is willing to offer a lower salary, it will be difficult for her to beat Xu Qing to the role.

(End of this chapter)