HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 273 [273] Surely no one dislikes the Moon Goddess Chang'e?

Huang Xiaoming sang "You'll Be With Me All My Life" for Zhao Yanzi.

After he finished singing, he realized that Zhao Yanzi had run to Qi Yuan's side and was chatting with him. Chen Kun was in the same situation as Zhao Yanzi.

Qi Yuan opened a film and television company and participated in film and television investment.

They had all seen the news that Qi Yuan had invested in "Infernal Affairs" and made tens of millions in profit.

They all wanted to get along well with Qi Yuan, hoping that one day when a suitable role came along, Qi Yuan would remember them, his old classmates.

Isn't Huang Xiaoming a perfect example? He silently followed Qi Yuan to "Infernal Affairs" and made a splash.

Zhao Yanzi has no shortage of television resources, but she lacks film resources.

Chen Kun also had a high starting point, starring in Zhao Baogang's "Like Fog, Like Rain, Like Wind" this year, but he also lacks film resources.

Chen Kun was quite straightforward and didn't beat around the bush: "President Qi, if you have a suitable role, you can consider me. The salary is negotiable. If the role is good, I can act for free."

Zhao Yanzi said something similar.

"We're all classmates, so if it's a good fit, definitely. But often my opinion doesn't count; it's the director's decision that matters."

Qi Yuan took a sip of ice water and responded to the two with a smile.

Chen Kun is a good actor; if the opportunity arises, we could consider collaborating.

There's a role in "Bouquet" that would suit Chen Kun perfectly: the owner of a planning company.

This character is charming, intelligent, gentle, and gives off a mature and steady vibe. In reality, his behavior hints at his designs on the female lead, making him a high-level player.

Chen Kun is quite handsome and has a charmingly wicked aura; he's well-suited for this kind of role.

If the role were given to Huang Xiaoming, he might even have to pay out of his own pocket to act in it.

Huang Xiaoming likes this kind of boss or CEO, but unfortunately, while other people's charming smiles are captivating, Huang Xiaoming's charming smiles are just plain cheesy. Some people are just not born to play CEOs.

As for Zhao Yanzi, Qi Yuan has never considered cooperating with her, and the reasons are self-evident.

Tonight, apart from Chen Zhao, most of the students in Class 96 tried to get close to Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan was in a good mood today and sang three songs: "Dong Feng Po," "Fan Zhuan Di Qiu," and "Tian Hou," which received a round of applause from everyone.

After the event, everyone went home.

"pull over."

Qi Yuan saw a familiar figure by the roadside.

The driver was very considerate and parked the car on the side of the road. Qi Yuan rolled down the window and shouted something to the outside.

"Fatty Yan, get in the car, I'll give you a ride."

Yan Danchen's nickname at the Beijing Film Academy is Fatty Yan.

She was from Hunan Province and this was her first time coming to Beijing to study. At first, she wasn't used to the food in the north.

My weight gain during my freshman year was quite exaggerated. In less than a year, I weighed over 130 pounds and earned the nickname "fat guy".

During her freshman year, Qi Yuan, Huang Xiaoming, and she got along like buddies. They were quite close, so Qi Yuan called her by her nickname.

Qi Yuan only noticed tonight that Yan Danchen had lost weight and become much prettier.

"I'm not fat anymore, okay?"

Yan Danchen glared at Qi Yuan speechlessly; no girl likes the nickname "fatty."

Qi Yuan smiled and said, "Every time I go back to school, I notice that you've lost a little weight. You're getting more and more beautiful. If I ever invest in a TV series with Chang'e in the future, I'll definitely ask you to play Chang'e."

"I never realized you, a big star, were so good at charming girls. No wonder you've had so many scandals."

Yan Danchen closed the car door and glanced at Qi Yuan.

She was quite happy. No girl dislikes hearing compliments. Qi Yuan praising her for being able to play Chang'e was the greatest recognition of her beauty; Chang'e was the most beautiful goddess. She was happy about more than just that. Unlike her classmates who rushed to Qi Yuan to show off, she hadn't done so. Qi Yuan had stopped to give her a ride when he saw her waiting for a car by the roadside.

She didn't like the nickname "Fatty Yan," but she was actually quite happy when Qi Yuan called her that just now.

This means that Qi Yuan hasn't changed and still treats her as a true old classmate. Only familiar old classmates would call her by her nickname.

“Many of the rumors are false. You’ve acted in movies and met people in the industry, so you know all this. Take Kelly Chen for example. The media said I married into a wealthy family, but I don’t like that type at all.”

Yan Danchen found it amusing and asked curiously, "Which one do you like?"

She remembered that many girls pursued Qi Yuan during her freshman year, but Qi Yuan was quite picky.

"Quiet and serene, not competitive or aggressive, with a beautiful and elegant appearance and a classical charm, preferably someone who used to be overweight."

"Pooh!"

Yan Danchen only realized that Qi Yuan was talking about her when she heard the last sentence.

She turned her face to the other side to look at the receding street scene, her cheeks slightly flushed. She quite liked the words 'refined and elegant' and 'classical charm'.

"Okay, enough joking around. If I told you I'm going to Shanghai to film a movie and there's a suitable role for you, even if it's not a big part, would you come and act in it?"

Qi Yuan regained his serious expression.

If a suitable role comes along, it wouldn't be a problem to give Yan Danchen, an old classmate, a boost. After all, she's the fairy Chang'e who has successfully lost weight!
"why me?"

Yan Danchen was somewhat taken aback.

Several female classmates had just made advances towards Qi Yuan. Why didn't Qi Yuan approach those female classmates who made advances towards him?

Qi Yuan raised an eyebrow: "Didn't I just tell you?"

Yan Danchen was stunned for a moment, recalling Qi Yuan's words earlier: "She likes quiet and serene, elegant and graceful..."

Qi Yuan waved his hand in front of Yan Danchen's eyes: "Because you're Fatty Yan. You and Xiaoming are both my friends. I've already taken care of Xiaoming, so why would I leave you out? What are you thinking?"

Yan Danchen blushed, embarrassed; she had been overthinking things.

Qi Yuan smiled without saying a word.

Yan Danchen noticed Qi Yuan's smug expression of having succeeded in his plan and became furious, so she lightly punched Qi Yuan twice.

The driver glanced at the mirror. He was used to it, used to it; he was a professional, a professional driver who was also invisible.

Qi Yuan was right about some of what he said; he did admire Yan Danchen.

Really? Surely no one dislikes the Moon Goddess Chang'e?

Yan Danchen was specially recruited by Beijing Film Studio before graduation, which was not news at the school.

This is good. Specially recruited actors are considered to have a semi-permanent government job, with a guaranteed income regardless of circumstances. They are protected by the Beijing Film Studio and avoid being tainted by its corrupt practices.

The price to pay is that it's not easy to become famous.

Yan Danchen remained unknown for five years before finally gaining some fame for her role as Chang'e, the Moon Goddess.

Qi Yuan strongly suspects that the stylist on set didn't want Yan Danchen to become famous either, as her hair was styled into a bun covering her forehead; any other hairstyle would have been a disaster.

Actresses like Yan Danchen truly deserve the description "gentle and refined like a chrysanthemum," but she is very low-key and has never marketed this persona.

Downstairs at the Beijing Film Studio dormitory, Qi Yuan asked the driver to drop the person off.

"I'm heading to the airport right now. Tomorrow I'll ask Director Chen which roles haven't been cast yet. If there are any suitable ones for you, I'll let you know."

"Bye-Bye!"

Yan Danchen stood there, waving as she watched Qi Yuan's car drive away.

Only after the car disappeared from sight did she come to her senses, muttering to herself, "Tranquil and serene...classical charm...Chang'e..."

(End of this chapter)