HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 125 [125] Gao Yuanyuan wins over Yue Lingshan, and Zhou Jielun may release an album.
The flood of negative comments left Chen Kaige indignant.

No one made parody videos to provoke him, and no one publicly dissed his movies to embarrass him, so he was still able to maintain his dignity.

After the movie was released, Qi Yuan and Chen Kaige, a married couple, had a meal together in Beijing.

Chen Kaige complained, "I'm really upset. I made such an honest film, why can't everyone understand it?"

Qi Yuan offered him a few words of comfort.

He meant that many years later, people will understand "The Emperor and the Assassin," but they really won't understand "The Promise."

A few days later.

Qi Yuan introduced Gao Yuanyuan to Zhang Dahuzi.

Zhang Dahuzi has been in a great mood lately.

After the release of Qi Yuan's second album, he became one of the most talked-about figures in the mainland entertainment industry.

He repeatedly succeeded in using Qi Yuan to lure actresses, and he managed to get almost every actress who wanted to play Ren Yingying to lower her price. He also never stopped creating hype around her.

Zhang Dahuzi nodded in satisfaction when he saw Gao Yuanyuan.

Qi Yuan originally wanted Gao Yuanyuan to play either Yilin or Lan Fenghuang.

After all, this wasn't a TV series he invested in, so he couldn't go too far.

But this time, Zhang Dahuzi actually acted like a human being. As soon as he saw Gao Yuanyuan, he said, "What Yilin and Lan Fenghuang? Let her play Yue Lingshan."

Qi Yuan and Gao Yuanyuan were both somewhat surprised.

Yue Lingshan is the second female lead, Yilin is the third female lead, and Lan Fenghuang isn't even the fifth female lead, but her appeal lies in her likable character design.

Is Zhang the Bearded Man really being this generous?
"In the original novel, it is mentioned that when Yue Lingshan appeared, half of her snow-white face peeked out from behind Yue Buqun's green robe, and her every frown and smile was extremely beautiful."

When Lin Pingzhi first saw Yue Lingshan, although he couldn't see her full face clearly because of the hazy moonlight, he already felt that she was beautiful and extraordinary.

Linghu Chong deeply loved Yue Lingshan, finding her beautiful and unforgettable.

Zhang Dahuzi was very satisfied with Gao Yuanyuan's appearance.

Gao Yuanyuan outshone all the actresses who auditioned for the role of Yue Lingshan.

In the original novel, Yue Lingshan is a great beauty.

After Yue Lingshan got married, there were also descriptions of her appearance. She stood out like a star surrounded by admirers, wearing a long dress with flowing ribbons, and the red flowers adorning her temples added to her charm.

Gao Yuanyuan is the best candidate for Yue Lingshan.

However, Zhang Dahuzi added, "A-Yuan, your friend doesn't have any notable works, and regarding his salary..."

Gao Yuanyuan immediately answered, "I can act even without pay."

Zhang Dahuzi was even more satisfied; based on that statement alone, the role of Yue Lingshan would go to Gao Yuanyuan.

Out of respect for Qi Yuan, he couldn't possibly not pay her a single penny; it's just that Gao Yuanyuan's pay wouldn't be much.

Qi Yuan didn't say anything about it. Gao Yuanyuan was lucky to get Yue Lingshan, so the amount of her salary didn't matter.

Yue Lingshan is the second female lead; many actresses would pay to play her but wouldn't get the chance.

Once Gao Yuanyuan becomes famous, she can easily earn back several times or even ten times her previous salary.

Before parting ways, Zhang Dahuzi asked Qi Yuan in a cheeky manner, "You're Linghu Chong, which actress do you admire? I'll help you get her to play Ren Yingying."

"Producer Zhang and the directors know more than I do, so I'd rather not offer my humble opinion."

Qi Yuancai wouldn't fall for Zhang Dahuzi's tricks.

He actually mentioned a female celebrity's name, and tomorrow the newspapers will definitely break the news that 'Qi Yuan's favorite Ren Yingying is actually her'.

Zhang Dahuzi is going to have another big publicity stunt.

Besides, Gao Yuanyuan is right here. How could he answer such a life-threatening question?

Zhang Dahuzi, unwilling to give up, tried to get more information out of her, but Qi Yuan interrupted, saying, "I think Yuanyuan is quite suitable. Producer Zhang, are you going to cast Yuanyuan as Ren Yingying?"

"Goodbye!" Zhang the Bearded Man immediately disappeared.

Are you kidding me? What kind of fame does Gao Yuanyuan have? She's just a minor actress who shoots commercials. She only gained some attention after appearing in Qi Yuan's music video.

His leading lady absolutely cannot tolerate an actress who isn't famous.

How can an actor create hype if he's not famous?

How much exposure is lost if we can't hype it up?

Qi Yuan actually thought it was quite interesting to have Gao Yuanyuan play Yue Lingshan.

Lin Pingzhi in this version of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" is definitely number one.

The air of nobility and arrogance he possessed during his youth.

The backbone and resilience during times of hardship.

His madness and ruthlessness after castration.

Li Jie's portrayal was spot-on; even Jin Yong commented that this version of Lin Pingzhi was as if he had stepped right out of the book.

Li Jie's performance was excellent, which made the show even better.

Viewers will exclaim upon seeing this, "What kind of idiot is this? How foolish! This is Gao Yuanyuan, you just got married, why are you in such a hurry to castrate yourself?"
If it were anyone else, it wouldn't be impossible not to practice the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, but if you were to practice it, you'd have to have seven or eight copies before you could start.

After helping Gao Yuanyuan secure a role, Qi Yuan went to the Central Academy of Drama to meet Zhang Tong, and then set off for Taiwan.

He's going to sign a contract with Pepsi, write advertising jingles, and shoot promotional commercials.

He's going to hold his first concert at the Taoyuan Arena on the 3rd of next month. He needs to rehearse in advance for the concert, so he really doesn't have time to stay in mainland China.

……

10 month 15 day.

Qi Yuan wishes to return to Taiwan.

Good news came from Chou Chieh-lun and Fang Wen-shan.

The song "Dong Feng Po" became a huge hit and had a great impact on the two of them.

The two collaborated once again to write a song called "You're Happier Than Before," which Alpha's boss, Wu Zhongxian, decided to use and plans to include in his album to be released next year.

Everything is difficult at the beginning, but once you succeed the first time, the second and third times will be easier.

Chou Chieh-lun even mustered up the courage to ask Wu Chung-hsien if he could help her release an album.

This time, Wu Zhongxian didn't laugh at Zhou Jielun to the people around him after she left.

He earnestly told Jay Chou that Alpha was a small company and asked her to be patient. He promised to help her release an album next year or at the latest in 2000.

Wu Zhongxian has been investing, with both profits and losses, and Alpha doesn't have much spare money.

Wu Zhongxian later sold Alfa because his cash flow dried up. He couldn't repay his debts even after mortgaging his property, so he had to sell the contracts of Zhou Jielun, Wen Lan, and others to Holiday KTV.

Although she couldn't release an album right away, Jay Chou was already very happy to receive Wu Zhongxian's promise.

The latest is 2000. It's already October 1998. It's just another year, right? He's still young, he can wait.

After playing basketball, Qi Yuan, Liu Genghong, and Zhou Jielun sat on the sidelines to rest.

Chou Chieh Lun tossed a bottle of Wahaha mineral water to Chi Yuan: "You better watch out, Chi Yuan. Brother Xian said he'll help me release my first album by 2000 at the latest. Be careful not to let me catch up with you."

This statement, while partly a joke, also reflects Zhou Jielun's true feelings.

He was a conceited person, especially when it came to his musical talent. He didn't think he was inferior to anyone, including Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan smiled faintly. Two thousand years ago? That was also the year that obscure singers debuted.

He unscrewed the bottle cap, took a sip of water, and looked at Jay Chou: "If you release your first album in 2000, you'd better be careful. You know Dai Pei-ni from Warner Music, right?"
When Mr. Zhou went to Singapore on a business trip, he not only met Dai Peini, but he also became more optimistic about another newcomer.

That newcomer will finish her studies in 2000, and she'll be developing her career in Taiwan then. Warner Music will help her release her first album; her name is Sun Yanzi.

(End of this chapter)