HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 35 [035] Oh no, if I don't sing properly, I'll have to go home and inherit the family fortune!

[Shanghai Daily: Shanghai, which hasn't seen snow for many years, suddenly experienced snowfall yesterday. Qi Yuan, who rose to fame at an extremely rapid pace this year, specially composed an R&B love song for his Shanghai fans during a fan meeting yesterday, moving countless fans to tears.]

[Xinmin Evening News: Qi Yuan's surprise appearance at Fudan University, the scene of thousands of people singing together was breathtaking]

[Entertainment Quick Commentary: If Richie Jen was the biggest surprise in the music scene in the first half of the year, then Qi Yuan must be the biggest surprise in the second half.]

In addition to newspapers and magazines, Qi Yuan also appeared on Shanghai TV.

A local news program in Shanghai dedicated half a minute to introducing the grand occasion of the tour.

"Ah Yuan, you are the most talented musician I have ever met. Your impromptu performance of 'Snow in Shanghai' yesterday was amazing. Look how many newspapers are reporting on you today." Zhang Hao bought five or six newspapers, all of which were about Qi Yuan.

"Brother Hao, I need to correct you. My song is called 'Serious Snow,' not 'Snow in Shanghai,'" Qi Yuan corrected.

The fans in Shanghai were so enthusiastic. He just suddenly thought of this song yesterday, and when the atmosphere was right, he sang it live.

I never expected it to have such a huge influence.

What Ling Qiyuan didn't expect was that the influence would continue to spread.

A few days later, a well-known newspaper commented on him: "Qi Yuan's emergence proves that the mainland music scene is not inferior to the Hong Kong and Taiwan music scene."

When Qi Yuan arrived in Guangzhou, the last stop of his autograph tour, a reporter from "Fans World" magazine followed him to Guangzhou for an exclusive interview.

"Mr. Qi Yuan, what are your thoughts on the music of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong?"

"I think the Four Heavenly Kings are all exceptionally talented singers, especially Zhang Xueyou. His singing skills and techniques are top-notch in the Chinese music scene."

"What do you think will be the differences between singers of the future and singers of the past?"

“In the past, singers could be promoted by record companies at great expense, and record companies could spend a lot of money to hire a powerful production team to serve a singer.”

As the younger generation of music fans grows up, the main force is gradually becoming young people, and young listeners have higher demands for music.

Old-fashioned, sentimental, and tear-jerking songs don't appeal to them; they prefer music that is unique and innovative.

I believe that future singers need songwriting abilities; only singer-songwriters can perfectly express their thoughts and emotions through music.

"What do you think of Richie Jen, who became a sensation this year? Some people commented that one of you was the most popular in the first half of the year, and the other was the most popular in the second half."

"Xiao Qi's story is very inspiring. I admire him very much, and even more so his character..."

……

After the interview, Qi Yuan bought the latest issue of "Fan World" and found that the situation was different from what he had imagined.

[Fans' World: Qi Yuan has put aside his boasts; the Four Heavenly Kings are a thing of the past, and the future belongs to singer-songwriters. Richie Jen has never been a match for him; he's just a good person and very dedicated.]

"???"

Qi Yuan was numb from looking at the magazine in her hand.

Hey!
These dog-related media outlets will stop at nothing to sell more magazines.

Isn't that nonsense? Was that exactly what he said?
He researched the background of the publisher of "Fan World" and discovered that it was a magazine with Hong Kong capital backing, which solved the case immediately.

This is very much in line with the consistent style of Hong Kong media: they never fail to make a shocking statement.

The release of this magazine can be described as groundbreaking, causing quite a stir in both Hong Kong and Taiwan.

[Apple Daily: Talkative Guy Claims to End the Four Heavenly Kings]

[Hong Kong Entertainment: Is a newcomer to the music scene who has just become popular in mainland China a bit too arrogant?]

[Taiwan Music News: Mainland singer Qi Yuan declares war on Richie Jen, saying that aside from his good character and dedication, his musical talent is nothing to boast about.]

……

Qi Yuan was dumbfounded. He could only say that the Hong Kong and Taiwan media really did distort his original words beyond recognition.

After being revised dozens of times by these people, the text they reported and what Qi Yuan said were no longer the same thing.

“I reported to President Zhou, and President Zhou's point is that the rumors spread by ‘Fans World’ have both advantages and disadvantages for you. Originally, your popularity had not been established in Hong Kong and Taiwan.”

Their spreading rumors has actually made many people in Hong Kong and Taiwan who haven't heard of you before aware of your name, which is somewhat beneficial for your album release on the 1st. Mr. Zhou's idea is to ignore them for now, let them make a fuss, and then settle accounts with them after the album is released, having our legal team directly sue them.

Zhang Hao comforted Qi Yuan.

Having lived in Hong Kong and Taiwan for nearly ten years, Zhang Hao is very familiar with the media's style there.

Especially in Hong Kong, how many Hong Kong celebrities haven't been the subject of rumors spread by paparazzi and unscrupulous media?
They are ruthless towards local stars, let alone Qi Yuan, a singer from mainland China.

Zhang Hao thought that Qi Yuan, a newcomer who had just debuted, would be hurt because she had never seen the wickedness of people.

In reality, Qi Yuan was quite calm.

That unscrupulous dog magazine, didn't they spread rumors that I was going to end the Four Heavenly Kings? Well, I'll end the Four Heavenly Kings and show you.

If Ren Xianqi could end the era of the Four Heavenly Kings in his previous life, why can't he?
Kou can go, so can I.

……

Qi Yuan's last stop on his trip to mainland China was Guangzhou, his hometown.

The scene at Yixian University in Guangzhou was even more inspiring than in Shanghai.

As I said before, celebrities these days are regional.

When a celebrity comes from one's hometown, the people of that hometown will be proud.

When the self-titled album was released, the three places with the highest sales of official copies were Beijing, Guangdong Province, and Shanghai.

This shows the support Qi Yuan received from his hometown.

Qi Yuan's parents, both elderly, also came to the scene to support their son.

Although they knew nothing about young people's music and couldn't understand what "oh yeah yeah r what b" meant, they felt a great sense of pride when they heard thousands of fans cheering for their son.

If I had known their varieties were so excellent, I should have produced more of them in the first place.

"Son, why are people saying you're going to end Andy Lau and Jacky Cheung's careers? Did you really say that?"

After the tour ended, Mr. and Mrs. Qi asked with concern.

"It's all fake; the media has taken things out of context."

"I knew it was just people outside spreading rumors."

The two elders, having lived to such an old age, understand the saying that fame brings trouble.

After chatting for a while, Comrade Qi talked about their recent situation: "Son, just go and pursue your dreams. Your mother and I are in good health, eating and drinking well, so you don't need to worry about us. In a few years, when you bring a daughter-in-law back, we'll be even happier."

Qi Yuan was speechless: "If you two are bored after retirement, you can find something to do and cultivate some hobbies."

Qi Yuan realized that if he didn't keep his parents busy, he would soon be constantly pressured to get married.

"Sigh, your dad and I get really angry just thinking about this. We've been incredibly busy lately."

Didn't your second uncle make some money doing business with your dad before? He had some cash in his pocket, so he followed the trend and immigrated to the United States with his whole family.

They don't want those houses in the urban village where they collect rent anymore; they insist that your dad and I buy them at a low price.

That place was incredibly dirty and chaotic. Your dad and I spent months renovating it before we could rent it out.

Aunt Qi looked distressed.

"Urban village? Where exactly is it located?" Qi Yuan asked curiously.

“It’s called Liede Village. The houses there are so densely packed and chaotic. If we weren’t relatives, your father and I wouldn’t want to take it over,” said Qi’s mother, looking very troubled.

Qi Yuan: "..."

For some reason, Qi Yuan had this misconception.

He might not earn as much as his parents did as a celebrity for his entire life, even if he did, because of this business that his parents were forced to take over.

(End of this chapter)