HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 162 [162] Where's your new album? Thin Lun!
No sooner had Qi Yuan arrived in Taiwan than mainland media broke the news.

The renowned magazine *Star Weekly* revealed: 'Shocking news in the entertainment industry: A mainland superstar singer's private romance has surfaced, the woman's age sparks controversy.'

Countless onlookers were amused.

Singers in mainland China are generally not called "King" or "Queen"; these titles were originally introduced from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

These days, whenever the name "Heavenly King" is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is Qi Yuan.

The only pop music king ever officially recognized by the newspaper with official backing was Qi Yuan.

Those who bought the latest issue of the magazine out of curiosity were treated to a shocking piece of gossip.

As you guessed, the "Heavenly King" in the title is Qi Yuan, and the female lead is Xu Qing, the female lead in "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer".

This issue of the magazine contains several photos of Qi Yuan and Xu Qing engaging in intimate acts.

When the two left the hotel, the sky was already gray, probably around dusk.

The two were wearing hats, holding hands, chatting and laughing, creating a very sweet scene.

Upon arriving at the airport, the two embraced by the car. Qi Yuan kissed Xu Qing's cheek first, but the photo only showed her profile and was not clear.

Xu Qing's response was clear: she pressed her lips against Qi Yuan's face.

Qi Yuan kissed Xu Qing again, and Xu Qing hugged Qi Yuan's neck and started a passionate kiss.

Here, the editor used a subtle way of putting it: "Meeting the most wonderful you at the most beautiful age, I wouldn't mind kissing you ten times."

This revelation caused an uproar throughout the Chinese entertainment industry.

People both inside and outside the industry are watching the drama unfold.

People like Li Bingbing, who heard the news from Li Xue, knew that the production team was creating hype.

Many people in the industry believed it to be true, and it's common to see couples on set.

Many actors who play lovers develop feelings for each other while filming and start dating for real. After filming wraps, they go their separate ways as if nothing ever happened.

Zhang Tong and Gao Yuanyuan already knew about Qi Yuan and Xu Qing's rumored affair, and their reaction was relatively calm.

On Tianya Forum, a large number of netizens participated in the discussion.

"Qi Yuan is really eating well. This is Xu Qing, the golden branch of 'The Imperial City,' my golden branch!"

"You've got it backwards, haven't you? Xu Qing is clearly the one who benefited. Xu Qing is almost thirty, and women in their thirties are like... Qi Yuan is exactly twenty. I can only say Xu Qing is truly lucky!"

"The leak from the mysterious person in the crew a few days ago was actually true! Linghu Chong really did get together with Ren Yingying, damn it!"

"Linghu Chong and Ren Yingying were a couple from the start, it's not surprising, it's not surprising."

Some uncles, aunts, grandpas, and grandmas in the old communities of Beijing are also following this gossip.

"Isn't this the blind girl from the movie 'Life on the Go'? I think it was about ten years ago when I was dating her. Almost ten years have passed, my boyfriend is almost forty, but her boyfriend is still twenty."

"To be honest, this young man is really handsome, he looks a bit like Zunlong."

"Are you blind? You clearly look like that Jin something-wu."

……

Countless people in mainland China are discussing the 'relationship' between Qi Yuan and Xu Qing.

When people discuss these two people, they will naturally talk about "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer".

Zhang Dahuzi, who was in Xishi, was ecstatic; the effect was even more explosive than he had imagined.

Isn't Qi Yuan going to release an EP? After releasing the EP, he'll become even more popular. When he comes back and joins a production team, the hype will definitely be even greater.

Even before filming has started, he's already receiving a constant stream of inquiries.

He wasn't entirely satisfied with the price, though, and wanted to push it up further. Zhang Dahuzi applied to CCTV leaders to revise the script for "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," wanting to add a lot of kissing scenes between Linghu Chong and Ren Yingying.

The proposal was rejected; this version of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" places more emphasis on the chivalrous spirit and grudges within the martial arts world.

There is another, more important reason: the current social atmosphere and attitudes in mainland China are relatively conservative, and since "Swordsman" is a CCTV drama, the attitude towards intimate scenes is more cautious.

……

Taiwan.

Qi Yuan played basketball with Lin Chih-ling and Chou Chieh-lun.

This basketball game was arranged by Zhou Jielun, who specially flew back from outside to meet Qi Yuan.

Chou Chieh Lun was very grateful to Qi Yuan.

If Qi Yuan hadn't let him sing "Dong Feng Po" in front of tens of thousands of people at that concert, he might not have had the opportunity to release an album now.

"Ah Yuan, let me introduce you. This is my lyricist, Vivian Hsu. She wrote the lyrics for 'Lovely Woman' and 'Tornado'. She is a true talent."

Zhou Jielun introduced the girl next to him to Qi Yuan.

With an oval face, big eyes, and a pure and sweet appearance, she has a very hot figure with a slim waist and long legs. No wonder she was able to win over Zhou Jielun in one go.

Qi Yuan and Xu Ruoxuan got to know each other briefly, and then the basketball game officially began.

The final score was 7-1, with Jay Chou suffering a crushing defeat.

As for Jay Chou's basketball skills, let's just say they're worse than his magic.

Qi Yuan is a member of the Beijing Film Academy basketball team, so playing against Zhou Jielun is like bullying a noob.

Zhou Jielun was a little depressed after losing to Qi Yuan again.

Qi Yuan has already made movies. When he makes a lot of money in the future, he will also make a basketball movie.

He plans to have Qi Yuan play his opponent, and he will use all sorts of fancy dunks to outplay Qi Yuan.

After defeating the weaker opponent, Lin Chih-ling very considerately handed over a bottle of mineral water with the cap unscrewed.

Vivian Hsu learned from the experience on site.

"I heard that the Golden Melody Awards have been moved up a month this year, and the nominees will be announced soon. I really envy you; you'll be receiving an award soon." Chou Chieh-lun was rubbing her hands together, eager to receive the trophy.

His album was released in January of this year, so he won the award next year.

There are some minor awards given out at the end of the year, but they're not very interesting; they can't compare to Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards or Hong Kong's Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards.

The album "Qi Yuan" is of such high quality that if it doesn't win an award, Jay Chou dares to say that this year's Golden Melody Awards are rigged.

There's a high probability that Qi Yuan will win the Best Pop Vocal Album of the Year.

Anyway, Chou Chieh-lun felt that no one could compete with Chi Yuan.

"Are you releasing a new album when you go back to Taiwan this time? How about you write a song for me, and I'll write one for you?"

Jay Chou is really looking forward to it and hopes that Qi Yuan's new album won't disappoint him. He wants to compete head-on with Qi Yuan next year, and it wouldn't be fun if Qi Yuan is too weak.

"Hmm?" Qi Yuan smiled. Zhou Jielun offered him a chance to win a prize? By exchanging songs, he could draw another chance to win Zhou Jielun's attribute.

"I came back this time to release a Cantonese EP, and I will release a Mandarin album in the second half of the year. I have many fans in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province, and I have to take care of them."

Zhou Jielun glanced at Qi Yuan: "Damn! You're even more prolific than me."

That's impressive! One EP in the first half of the year, one album in the second half, that's more than a dozen songs in total.

Qi Yuan glanced at Zhou Jielun: "You told me last time that I don't need to release too many albums a year, two or three would be enough. Do you want to do what I do, one EP and one album?"

You have the nerve to urge someone to release a new album? I'm also urging you to release a new album on behalf of your fans. Where's your album? You skinny guy!
(End of this chapter)