HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 280 [280] No one can shake Qi Yuan's position in the Chinese music scene
The filming process for "Bouquet" went relatively smoothly overall.

The storyline of their initial meeting and falling in love was portrayed by Qi Yuan and Fan Xiaopang so naturally that there was nothing to criticize.

Even if we bring in a pair of award-winning actors and actresses, their performances might not be as outstanding as the Qi-Fan duo's, unless they start dating on set.

Having just finished filming a scene, Chen Kaige couldn't help but praise the scene.

"Xiao Fan, you're getting better and better at acting. Not bad, very good."

Fan Xiaopang looked in Qi Yuan's direction and said modestly, "It's all thanks to President Qi's excellent teaching. He explained the character of An Ran to me in great detail."

Fan Xiaopang's excellent performance later on was largely due to Qi Yuan's contributions.

Every night, I would read scripts with Fan Xiaopang, sometimes working so hard that I developed dark circles under my eyes. If Fan Xiaopang didn't perform well, how could I live up to all the knowledge and wisdom that Qi Yuan had imparted to me?
Seriously speaking, Qi Yuan really talked to Fan Xiaopang a lot about the role in private.

He wrote the script, and no one in the crew knew An Ran better than him.

He explained to Fan Xiaopang in detail An Ran's personality, psychology, habits, and other details.

Fan Xiaopang's understanding of the character has deepened, and the performance has naturally improved.

……

Filming for "Bouquet" officially wrapped up on July 30th.

This speed isn't fast; it's the result of Chen Kaige's meticulous attention to detail and pursuit of perfection.

With Wang Jing in charge, films like this, without big scenes or complex settings, can be completed in just half a month.

On the same evening of July 30th, Starry Sky Investment's first TV series, "Hua Wuque," was broadcast simultaneously on three satellite TV channels: Shandong, Jiangsu, and Beijing/Taiwan.

The average viewership ratings for the premiere episodes were 3.21%, 3.1%, and 2.7%.

The three satellite TV channels have diverted viewers. While the average viewership of each channel is not very high on its own, the combined viewership is astonishing, accounting for approximately 27% of the market share.

During the time slot when "The Legendary Flower" was broadcast, 27% of viewers who were watching the show chose to watch "The Legendary Flower".

This premiere performance was even better than that of the previous "Swordsman".

Qi Yuan's hotel could receive the signal from Shandong TV, and he watched the premiere with Fan Xiaopang.

Xiaoyuer and Hua Wuque immediately showed off and embarrassed each other.

Xiaoyuer tricked the bullying Tongtian, and Hua Wuque defeated the unfaithful Hu Zhuo.

The second episode features Hua Wuque's famous show-off scene, where he makes a grand entrance spinning from the sky, dressed in white and holding a paper fan, emphasizing his cool demeanor.

The first two episodes alone have already demonstrated the skill of Wong Jing, a renowned director from Hong Kong.

The drama "Hua Wuque" has shown the potential to become a huge hit since its premiere.

There's no way around it, the production team for this show is just too top-notch. The director and screenwriter is Wang Jing, Hua Wuque is Qi Yuan, and Xiao Yu'er is Sha Yi. Sha Yi is now the most handsome guy at the PLA Academy of Arts, with top-notch looks.

The first two episodes also featured Lin Chih-ling's Lianxing and Fan Xiaopang's Tie Xinlan.

The combination of handsome men and beautiful women alone has already surpassed 95% of the competitors on the market. Coupled with the fast-paced plot and satisfying moments of showing off and getting slapped in the face, it's no wonder that the ratings are high.

Qi Yuan cooperated with the production team to promote the film on Beijing TV and Jiangsu TV. Afterwards, Qi Yuan prepared to go to Taiwan to release her fourth Chinese album.

The night before Qi Yuan set off, Fan Xiaopang changed into Jiang Yuyan's dragon robe.

Qi Yuan's eyes lit up. Fan Xiaopang knew how to play the game. He asked her to dress up as Tie Xinlan, but she dressed up as Jiang Yuyan.

"Hua Wuque, I'll give you two choices: first, call me sister; second, die."

"elder sister."

Fan Xiaopang started to tremble and went too far: "I've changed my mind. You have to call me Queen to live."

"My Queen."

“I’ve changed my mind again. You have to call me Dad to live.”

Qi Yuan: "..."

This is really going too far. This woman is simply outrageous. Qi Yuan said he couldn't tolerate it any longer and had to capture this arrogant and domineering woman today. Soon, Fan Xiaopang, dressed in a dragon robe, couldn't be arrogant anymore.

This time it was her turn to beg the hero Hua to show mercy, but when she found that calling him the hero didn't work, she switched to calling him her brother and His Majesty, and finally even used her father.

……

The next morning.

Li Xue, accompanied by her assistants and bodyguards, greeted Qi Yuan downstairs at the hotel. They first flew to Hong Kong, then transited to Taiwan.

Chi Yuan appeared at Taoyuan Airport in Taiwan, where reporters and paparazzi who had been waiting for a long time raised their cameras and frantically pressed the shutter.

A little over ten days ago, Qi Yuan's fourth Chinese album, "Ru Yuan", began its pre-release promotion, and the entire Taiwanese media and audience were eagerly anticipating it.

Everyone was waiting for Qi Yuan to come to Taiwan, and today Qi Yuan has finally arrived.

"Mr. Qi Yuan, will 'As You Wish' be your last Chinese album for the next few years?"

"You said you want to enter the Japanese and Western music scene. When do you think you'll start taking action?"

Do you think that if you shift your career focus to the Western music scene, any singer will replace you in the Chinese music scene?

……

Qi Yuan hasn't appeared in Taiwan for a while, and the Taiwanese reporters have a lot of questions.

Qi Yuan answered some of the questions selectively.

"As I expand into the European and American markets, the frequency of my Chinese album releases will definitely decrease, as people have limited energy. However, I don't think I'll be releasing a Chinese album only once every few years. I'll try to maintain a pace of one Chinese album every year and a half or two years."

"I'm already making my way into the Western music scene. During my time filming in Shanghai, I've written three English songs and one Japanese song. These songs will be used as insert songs, theme songs, and ending songs in 'Bouquet'."

After the movie's release, the company will help me release my first English EP in Japan. We'll test the waters in Japan first, and then move into the American market.

"I hope someone can replace my position in the Chinese music scene, although I think the possibility is not high."

……

The second time, Qi Yuan became the protagonist of the Taiwanese entertainment newspapers.

[Qi Yuan: No one can shake my position in the Chinese music scene]

Warner Music's King of Pop, Qi Yuan, arrives in Taipei; his fourth album, "As You Wish," is ready for release. Let's look forward to the charm of the collision between Chinese style and pop music.

With the Chinese music market in a slump, can "Ru Yuan" achieve success again?

Is "As You Wish" a brilliant performance by Qi Yuan on the eve of her debut in the Western music scene, or a failed attempt at innovation? Let's wait and see.

……

The entire Taiwanese music scene, both inside and outside the industry, is eagerly anticipating Qi Yuan's fourth album.

Qi Yuan's fourth major is of great significance.

Success has given people confidence in Qi Yuan's ability to conquer Europe and America.

If you underperform, criticism will come from all directions.

Warner Music was also a bit nervous.

The first thing Zhou Jianhui said to Qi Yuan was, "Yuan, do you have confidence?"

Zhou Jianhui felt that Qi Yuan's fourth album was a bit of a hodgepodge, mixing Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, hip-hop, and Chinese style together. He thought it sounded good, but he didn't know how well the fans and listeners would accept it.

"I am quite confident."

The fourth album was a crucial step for Qi Yuan to solidify his home base before venturing into Europe and America.

He crammed all the songs, including "Far Away," "Seven Mile Fragrance," "Wrong Love," "Exaggeration," and "Today You're Going to Marry Me," into his fourth album, making it just as good as, if not better than, his third album.

(End of this chapter)