HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 222 [222] Fan Xiaopang: Unless the Li sisters are of one mind, I'm not afraid at all!
Qi Yuan previously endorsed Pepsi for an eight-figure sum, but that was for the Asian region.
Pepsi can use Qi Yuan's image in advertising in Asian regions such as Singapore.

This is a mainland endorsement for Wuliangye, which is completely different in nature and has absolutely broken the record for mainland endorsement fees.

Some media outlets have revealed Qi Yuan's exorbitant endorsement fees, and more curious media outlets have begun to delve into Qi Yuan's net worth and income.

Ultimately, the media concluded that Qi Yuan's net worth was close to 100 million, or had already exceeded 100 million.

Such articles immediately attracted a lot of discussion from ordinary people.

Celebrities in the industry are also paying close attention.

Gao Yuanyuan and Zhang Tong immediately asked Qi Yuan if it was true, and also asked when Qi Yuan could return to the capital.

At 21, these billionaires all felt a sense of crisis.

He even considered summoning Qi Yuan to his side and draining him dry.

What if a vixen tries to seduce Qi Yuan outside? What if Qi Yuan loses control and runs off with the vixen?
On the set of "Hua Wuque", Fan Xiaopang, who was wrapped in a down jacket and reading a newspaper, suddenly sneezed.

Strange, she's perfectly healthy and hasn't caught a cold. Who could be talking badly about her behind her back?

Fan Xiaopang looked up and noticed Li Bingbing looking at her strangely: "Take it easy, you're drooling all over the newspaper."

Fan Xiaopang raised his hand to wipe the corner of his mouth and showed the newspaper to Li Bingbing.

Li Bingbing glanced at it a few times, then looked at Fan Xiaopang in shock: "President Qi is worth over 100 million?"

No wonder he's running companies and investing in TV dramas and movies. Qi Yuan's net worth is already in the top tier in the Chinese entertainment industry. There aren't many stars who are richer than Qi Yuan.

If we include the Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment industry, there are some stars who are richer than Qi Yuan, such as Li Ming and Guo Fucheng from the Four Heavenly Kings, as well as Stephen Chow and others.

They started early, debuting more than ten or twenty years ago. Li Ming has been doing business for many years, and Stephen Chow has also started his own film company and made several blockbuster movies. They are already a combination of capital and stars.

Qi Yuan started late, having debuted about two and a half years ago.

Having amassed a fortune of over 100 million in just two and a half years is already quite remarkable.

Li Bingbing finally understood why Fan Xiaopang was grinning like an idiot while looking at the newspaper.

Let alone someone like Fan Xiaopang who wears her ambition on her sleeve, if it weren't for the fear of her sisters turning against each other, she would want the position of the boss's wife at Starry Sky Films.

"Don't think I can't see it. Your younger sister has feelings for President Qi. You should advise her to stop, so she doesn't get hurt later."

Fan Xiaopang struck a high-handed pose, looking like she was sure to win, and then added.

"If you sisters are of one mind, then disregard what I just said."

"Bullshit!"

Li Bingbing's expression changed instantly. She glared at Fan Xiaopang, thinking that her sisters wouldn't degrade themselves like that.

Fan Xiaopang's words were indeed arrogant, and she certainly had the right to be arrogant.

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The Shulan Bamboo Forest in Yishi.

Most plants wither in winter, but bamboo can still maintain its green color in winter, making it perfectly suited for filming that advertisement.

However, there was no time to build the house, so Chen Kaige planned to shoot the exterior scenes in the Shulan Bamboo Sea and find another place to shoot the interior scenes.

This doesn't affect the final product; after editing by a professional photographer, the audience won't even notice.

Upon arriving at the filming location, the set was complete, and all departments, including the wire stunt team, photography team, and lighting team, were in place.

Qi Yuan and Chen Hong appeared in green ancient costumes. Qi Yuan was tall and straight, with clear eyes and handsome features.

Previously, when the official costume photos of Linghu Chong were released for the TV series "Swordsman", people gave high praise to Qi Yuan's portrayal of Linghu Chong, unanimously believing that Qi Yuan was the most handsome Linghu Chong in history.

After donning ancient costume, Qi Yuan's 'carefree and unrestrained' nature was activated, and his temperament was completely renewed, making him seem like a character straight out of a martial arts or fantasy novel.

Chen Kaige was amazed by Qi Yuan's ancient costume appearance.

Chen Hong was known as a classical beauty when she debuted. Now she is at the peak of her beauty. Wearing ancient costumes, she has an ethereal temperament. Standing with Qi Yuan, they look like a couple in a painting. It is a feast for the eyes.

Seeing the two men's costumes, Chen Kaige was inspired and couldn't help but say: "A handsome young man in a green robe, a celestial being in a yellow sash. His green robe and wet silk belt, a gentleman like a flying dragon."

The staff around them also praised Qi Yuan and Chen Hong's appearance.

Based on the good looks and charisma of the two actors alone, this advertisement is already halfway to success.

Being handsome has a price.

It's winter now, and the average temperature in Yishi in January is around 5 to 10 degrees Celsius. It's not expected to snow, but Qi Yuan is wearing a relatively thin ancient costume, so it's bound to be cold.

Qi Yuan stood on the bamboo raft, where water seeped up, soaking her shoes and the hem of her clothes. It was an extremely uncomfortable experience.

Qi Yuan was distressed, but Chen Kaige looked excited.

Because the effect captured in the camera viewfinder is absolutely stunning.

Qi Yuan, with his upright posture like a pine tree, stood on a bamboo raft. The oil-paper umbrella on his back resembled both an umbrella and a sword. The surrounding area was a green bamboo forest, and the lake was also green. Qi Yuan was dressed in green, and his clothes swayed in the wind, instantly creating a classical artistic conception.

On the other side, Chen Hong stood atop a bamboo pole, suspended by wires, holding an umbrella in one hand, looking equally ethereal.

After filming the scene of Qi Yuan paddling the bamboo raft, Chen Kaige had Qi Yuan hoisted up and stood on top of two bamboo stalks, one taller than the other, with Chen Hong holding umbrellas and looking at each other.

This scene is so evocative; it immediately brings to mind the idiom "a perfect couple."

As the two flew around in the bamboo forest, Chen Kaige added close-up shots to capture their faces and smiling expressions.

Many great directors are good at filming beautiful women, and Chen Kaige is no exception.

On camera, Qi Yuan and Chen Hong are a handsome man and a beautiful woman, their every smile and gesture captivating.

During his break, Qi Yuan took a look and found that the commercials Chen Kaige had filmed were even better than the ones he remembered.

The original director was already very skilled, but their opponent was Chen Kaige. There was no way around it; they were simply not in the same league.

This really depends on talent. When it comes to shooting visuals, Chen Kaige is one of the best in China. No audience has ever criticized his shots for being bad.

Qi Yuandu's sentiments suggest that Wuliangye is about to make a fortune this time.

This advertisement has set a new standard for Huaguojiu advertising.

Unless another winery spends a lot of money to bring in Zhang Yingmou or Li An.

Even if Li An came, it might not be effective. Li An is also a top-notch photographer, specializing in exquisite and elegant styles, with a delicate style.

In terms of grand scale and visual impact, even if Li An tried his best, he might not be able to catch up with Chen Kaige and Zhang Yingmou.

Anyway, Qi Yuan felt that this commercial would become an unprecedented commercial. Whether it could be the last of its kind depended on the directors of future commercials, as it would be difficult for them to surpass it.

For a film director to shoot an advertisement is a game-changer, like a jade master entering the silver tier to smurf. Besides, Chen Kaige is a top-tier director who excels at visuals; as long as he doesn't touch the script, he's a king.

(End of this chapter)