HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 3 [003] Love Poems? Love Songs?

Song Ke has wanted to sign Qi Yuan for quite some time now.

He brought the contract with him, and after signing it with Qi Yuan, both of them left the mutton soup restaurant satisfied.

Of course, Song Ke, the CEO of the record company, bought it.

……

Beijing Film Academy dormitory, room 404.

As soon as Qi Yuan entered the door, he was stopped by Huang Xiaoming, who was half a head shorter than him.

"Qi Zi, A Zu and I have been waiting for you for ages. We're so glad you're back. Let's go get a big meal, it's on me."

Qi Yuan was somewhat surprised.

What's wrong with Huang Xiaoming? He's suddenly being so generous, offering to treat everyone to a big meal.

Another roommate, Zu Feng, said, "Xiao Ming made a crucial shot this afternoon and caught the eye of an advertising director."

After listening to Zu Feng's explanation, Qi Yuan understood what had happened.

The gist of the story is that an advertising director came to the Beijing Film Academy to scout for students. Huang Xiaoming stood out today and caught the director's attention, so the director invited him to star in an advertisement for 1,500 yuan.

He was wondering why the system had prompted him to successfully help Huang Xiaoming improve.

So that's what it's about.

"You've really hit the jackpot, kid. I'm going to rip you off today," Qi Yuan said with a laugh.

"I was lucky that you didn't leave. You were the one the director might have chosen." Huang Xiaoming doesn't believe he won the advertisement entirely on his own merit.

Qi Yuan is taller and more talented than him, and their looks are comparable; they just have different styles.

If they were to compete on the same stage, he didn't think he was Qi Yuan's match.

"Should we invite another roommate?" Zu Feng asked again.

The dormitories at Beijing Film Academy are mostly four-person rooms, and compared to most schools, they are quite well-equipped, with amenities such as washing machines, water heaters, and fans.

But only the three of them lived in room 404.

Another guy is very mysterious, he's rarely seen, and I heard his parents work in mining in Southeast Asia.

This guy only stayed in the dorm for a few days after enrolling last year, and then moved to a bigger house outside.

"Just let him know. Whether he comes or not is his business," Huang Xiaoming replied.

Qi Yuan gave Huang Xiaoming a look of approval.

He understood why Huang Xiaoming later became well-liked in the entertainment industry; he truly knew how to conduct himself.

“You can forget to notify everyone else, just don’t forget to notify Zhao Yanzi,” Qi Yuan interjected.

Zu Feng smiled knowingly.

Students from the 96 class of the Performing Arts Department all knew that Huang Xiaoming had a crush on Zhao Yanzi.

To be more precise, Huang Xiaoming is Zhao Yanzi's lapdog.

The law that "simps never get a good end" always applies, even if he is Huang Xiaoming.

As a time traveler, Qi Yuan knew many things that happened later.

He didn't have a good impression of Zhao Yanzi, but he wouldn't offer Huang Xiaoming any advice.

Advising him won't help, and it might even create resentment, so let him be.

Huang Xiaoming invited most of the students from the 96 performance class, including their class teacher, Cui Xinqin.

Since Huang Xiaoming was so enthusiastic, Qi Yuan naturally had to give him face and go and support him.

After arriving at a food stall near the school, Qi Yuan greeted his homeroom teacher and classmates and then sat down to think.

He and Song Ke agreed to release a single first as a test, and if the market response was good, he would then be in charge of the album production.

This single is very important; it's his first battle in the entertainment industry, and he can't afford to lose. He has to be very careful in choosing the song.

It's 97 now. Times have changed. Many songs that would later become huge hits might not be popular in this era.

Many people need some time to adapt to new music.

Therefore, it would be more prudent for Qi Yuan to choose a song that better fits the era as his first single.

In Beijing during the 1990s, campus folk songs were quite popular.

The band at Wheatfield, including Gao Xiaosong and others, all came from a background of playing campus folk songs.

Qi Yuan took out a pen and paper, wrote the words "campus folk songs" on the paper, and then searched her mind for songs that matched the criteria.

"There is."

He quickly came up with a song that fit the criteria and scribbled down the lyrics on a piece of paper.

They chatted about their own things, while Qi Yuan wrote his own songs.

He had just eaten with Song Ke an hour ago, so he wasn't hungry at all, but he had a strong urge to create.

Huang Xiaoming always tries to start conversations with Zhao Yanzi at the dinner table.

Actually, the reason he invited everyone to this meal was most likely because of Zhao Yanzi.

Zhao Yanzi starred in her first film in 93 and her first television series in 95, immediately landing the lead role.

Huang Xiaoming felt somewhat inferior in front of Zhao Yanzi.

He's achieved a little success and can't wait to show it off to his goddess.

But Zhao Yanzi was a little annoyed with him. He would often talk for a long time, and Zhao Yanzi would reply with one or two words, and then he would look like he was enjoying it.

It's quite possible. Look, the goddess spoke to me; it feels like she likes me.

Perhaps annoyed by Huang Xiaoming to no end, Zhao Yanzi turned her gaze to Qi Yuan: "Qi Yuan, what are you writing?"

This tactic worked, and everyone's attention shifted to Qi Yuan, including Huang Xiaoming.

Zuo Xiaoqing, from the class of '95, sat next to Qi Yuan. She was gentle and sociable and got along well with everyone, so Huang Xiaoming invited her over as well.

She snatched the page and teased, "You didn't secretly write a love letter to some girl, did you? I heard everyone talking about you having a crush on someone this afternoon. You dressed up nicely after the game to go on a date."

Zuo Xiaoqing's words amused everyone at the table.

"Xiaoming, stop Qi Yuan! Don't let him snatch the love letter back!" Zhao Yanzi shouted.

Several male and female classmates, including Huang Xiaoming and Zu Feng, pulled Qi Yuan aside, and the dinner table was filled with a happy atmosphere.

Reading love letters from classmates aloud in front of everyone—what a fun and joyful thing to do!

Qi Yuan glanced at Huang Xiaoming, who was the most enthusiastic, and thought to herself, "You simp, you're the one who's done the most to please Zhao Yanzi."

"Xiaoqing, read it quickly."

"Let's see if that girl's name is on the list. I want to know who this girl is that can captivate the great scholar Qi."

"Qi Caizi writes good lyrics, so his love letters must be very tasteful. Read them aloud so everyone can appreciate them."

The students were all eagerly anticipating this big surprise.

Even the homeroom teacher, Cui Xinqin, didn't scold everyone for fooling around; instead, she listened attentively.

They're all college students, adults here, it's perfectly normal for them to be in a relationship.

You'll only get a lecture from your homeroom teacher if you're dating in high school.

If you talk too much in college, you might get criticized and educated by your class teacher, because talking too much is bad for your health.

Zuo Xiaoqing deliberately cleared her throat and glanced at the small print.

Then... she discovered... how could Qi Yuan be so talented? He even wrote a love letter so poetically and meaningfully.

(P.S.: I'm a newbie back, please support me!)
(End of this chapter)