HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 151 [151] The Best Songs of the 99 Spring Festival Gala
Before Qi Yuan even started singing, the grand melody and steady, powerful rhythm had already given goosebumps to some of the audience members at the venue and those watching on television.

Wu Jing, Kou Zhanwen, and other skilled martial artists accompanied Qi Yuan's dance with martial arts, which was equally pleasing to the eye.

Qi Yuan raised the microphone: "I began to write about this land, and the bloodline of the nation stretches for thousands of miles. Over the past six hundred years, the descendants of the dragon have experienced many trials and tribulations."

"This central axis of the capital region, like the unwavering integrity of a gentleman, with its glazed tiles on the Nine Dragon Wall, is where history has declined and risen again."

As the chorus begins, Qi Yuan's voice becomes even more powerful and resonant, pushing the phrase "boundless pride" to its extreme.

"These dragon scales once fell to the ground with a clang like shattered ice. Each scale represents a piece of the heart, and the story is so poignant that I cannot bear to hear it."

"People uphold propriety and keep their hearts at peace; the melodious ancient zither plays the heart of a gentleman. I am clear-headed and waiting for the echo, lingering in the vast and magnificent Chinese civilization."

When the chorus ended, applause rang out from the audience.

Countless viewers in front of their televisions were also deeply amazed by this song.

When singing the second verse, Qi Yuan incorporated singing techniques such as powerful vocals, which enhanced the song's charm and appeal, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained.

The best song of the 1999 Spring Festival Gala was born, and no audience member would have any doubt about that.

Qi Yuan bowed to everyone, said "Thank you everyone," and stepped off the stage cleanly and decisively.

Even after Qi Yuanren returned backstage, applause could still be heard.

Perhaps it was because "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" was so amazing that subsequent songs did not receive the same positive response.

However, the skits and crosstalk performances that followed were still great and made many viewers laugh out loud.

New Year's Day.

Qi Yuan has once again become the protagonist of mainland news.

Qi Yuan represented mainland singers in a performance at the 99 Spring Festival Gala.

[The internet is abuzz with "dragon scale fever," with netizens calling it the best song from this year's Spring Festival Gala.]

[Playing with Chinese style, the song "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" once again ignites a Chinese style craze]

[Qi Yuan, the biggest surprise of the 99 Spring Festival Gala, let's delve into how a generation of pop music kings was made]

[A true shining star in the mainland music scene]

……

Most of Qi Yuan's team members went home for the Chinese New Year, but Zhang Hao couldn't go home; he had to continue working.

“Your new song performance on the Spring Festival Gala was so good that many big bosses from all over the country want to invite you to sing. The minimum price is 20 yuan per performance. One big shot from Northwest China offered 60 yuan to have you sing a song.” Zhang Hao’s eyes lit up.

With Qi Yuan's current popularity and buzz, he could easily earn millions during the Spring Festival.

Qi Yuan is not opposed to commercial performances. These days, many wealthy bosses like to flaunt their wealth, and inviting celebrities to sing is one way to do so.

Qi Yuan recalled that a few years later, there was a Tibetan Mastiff craze in mainland China, with wealthy people driving up the price of Tibetan Mastiffs to hundreds of thousands or even one or two million yuan.

For a while, I was embarrassed to say I was rich if I didn't own a Tibetan Mastiff worth hundreds of thousands of yuan.

They've been poor for too long, and when they first become rich, they're so afraid others won't know they're rich that they act like this.

Qi Yuan crossed out the offer from the Northwest bigwig who asked for 60 yuan. Not getting the money was a minor issue; the real problem was not being able to get the person out.

To be on the safe side, he only traveled around Beijing, Shanghai, and the capital cities of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong provinces.

By the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Qi Yuan had run more than 20 events, earning a total of nearly 5 million yuan.

These are all net profits that have already been made. Earning two or three hundred thousand yuan by singing two songs is really too easy money.

Qi Yuan was so excited he felt numb. If he could feel this good every day, he would want to keep running forever.

Unfortunately, there's only one week a year when you can make money, during the Chinese New Year.

The seventh day of the new year.

Qi Yuan returned to his hometown of Guangzhou and had a meal with his relatives.

Some elderly people suggested that Qi Yuan come back to row dragon boats this Dragon Boat Festival.

Qi Yuan said she would definitely do it when she had time, but she didn't really believe it.

If they can secure a win, there's no problem coming back to coast. The problem is on their side, losing a match means kneeling before their ancestors in the ancestral hall.

The image of a music superstar kneeling in an ancestral hall, surrounded by reporters taking photos, is too unimaginable for him to comprehend.

Qi Yuan rested at home for two days and also participated in a lucky draw.

[Successfully progressing together with Zhang Tong grants +1 draw chance]

[Successfully progressing together with Dai Peini, +1 draw chance]

[Successfully progressing together with Wu Jing grants +1 draw chance]

[Successfully progressing together with Kou Zhanwen, +1 draw chance]

What was supposed to come finally came.

Qi Yuan decisively started drawing.

"Successfully extracted. You have obtained half of Zhang Tong's acting skills, at the Proficient level, worth 5000 points."

"Successful extraction. You have obtained half of Dai Peini's guitar attributes, at the proficiency level, with 5000 points."

"Successfully extracted. You have obtained half of Wu Jing's martial arts attributes, Master level, 25000 points."

"Successfully extracted. You have obtained half of Kou Zhanwen's martial arts attribute, Master level, 25000 points."

I didn't get any special traits this time, but these attributes are exactly what Qi Yuan needs right now.

Qi Yuan glanced at the attribute panel.

Name: Qi Yuan

Skills Mastered: Singing (Master 341023/500000)

Guitar (Proficient in 10020/30000)

Composition (Proficient 8200/10000)

Acting skills (proficient in 34021/50000)

Host (Entry-level 1500/3000)

Dance (Proficiency 27020/50000)

Martial Arts (Master 50000/500000)

【Key Features: 50/50 chance, tea appreciation, perfect pitch, heartbreaker, classical aesthetics, stunning visuals, and exceptional luck】

With these acting and martial arts skills, he will be able to perform in "The Mission" and "Swordsman" with even greater ease.

Right after the New Year, Zhang Dahuzi informed Qi Yuan: "You'll be in actor training no later than mid-March, and we'll start filming in May. I know you're busy, but I'll try to film your scenes first. Also, I'll let you in on a secret: Ren Yingying is engaged to Xu Qing. Don't reveal this to anyone yet."

Zhang Dahuzi just wants to keep creating hype.

He then said in a cheeky tone, "You should make the most of this opportunity. Xu Qing is the female lead I specially chose for you. She has a nickname, 'Princess of the Beijing Circle,' and she can talk to many big directors in the Beijing circle. Getting along well with her will greatly help your film career."

Qi Yuan immediately saw through Zhang Da Hu Zi's purpose: "Producer Zhang, you probably let something slip, didn't you? I think it's more beneficial for you to sell the show."

Zhang Dahuzi vehemently denied it: "Am I the kind of person who would stop at nothing to create hype and sell my shows?"

Okay, he admits he is.

He did want Qi Yuan and Xu Qing to create some rumors to boost the show's exposure and generate buzz.

The higher the hype, the more expensive the show; hype equals money.

Zhang Dahuzi was a little annoyed; Qi Yuan was actually ignoring him.

Well, this kid is probably just all talk. When it comes to actor training and the actual filming, I don't believe he won't have any designs on the project.

This kid has had scandals since his debut, but they've decreased recently.

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