HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 454 [454] "Wishing You Prosperity" lands on the Spring Festival Gala, a bombshell among bombshells!

Everyone knew that Qi Yuan would be performing at the 02 Spring Festival Gala, but apart from the Gala staff and a few people around Qi Yuan, no one outside knew that Qi Yuan would be singing two songs solo in a row.

The production team did a good job of keeping this a secret; the outside world didn't even know that Fan Bingbing was going to be on the Spring Festival Gala.

Even if the production team leaked the news that Qi Yuan would sing two songs solo, the outside world might not believe it because it's too outrageous.

In 87, Fei Xiang sang two solo songs, which was said to have broken the convention of CCTV's Spring Festival Gala and sparked widespread discussion across the country.

Everyone knows why Fei Xiang can sing two songs solo; it has a symbolic meaning.

Qi Yuan is from mainland China. He doesn't have the same advantages as Fei Xiang. The biggest factor in his ability to sing two songs solo and gain global fame is his hard work and talent.

So when audiences across the country learned that Qi Yuan was going to sing two solo songs, they were quite shocked before they could even process it.

After all, it's been more than a decade since a single person sang two songs on the Spring Festival Gala.

Once everyone realizes what's going on, they'll find it reasonable; Qi Yuan is fully capable of doing so.

The prelude to "Gong Xi Fa Cai" incorporates traditional elements such as firecrackers and drums, creating a powerful sound effect that instantly immerses the audience in the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival.

"Blue and White Porcelain" has become a hit song that appeals to men, women, young and old across the country.

"Gong Xi Fa Cai" is more impactful than "Qing Hua Ci," especially during the festive and joyous Chinese New Year.

Ask yourself, which Chinese person wouldn't like to receive congratulations on getting rich during the Lunar New Year?

Moreover, this catchy and cheerful song is not just about wishing people good fortune; the lyrics express all Chinese people's beautiful vision for life.

The fact that the singer was none other than Qi Yuan, a global superstar in the Chinese music scene, further amplified the song's impact.

"Congratulations on your fortune! Congratulations on your success! The best is here, the worst is gone. 0h It's never wrong to be polite."

I wish all the girls in the world would marry good boys...

"I wish all the children in the world were smarter than the scholars..."

"I congratulate my esteemed great-aunt on completing 36 laps without breaking a sweat or changing her expression..."

"I wish my third uncle's business to become famous far and wide, his wealth to flourish, and that he to live a life of luxury and ease. I'll take care of any misfortunes for you. Congratulations on your fortune!"

Qi Yuan and a group of dancers dressed in festive red costumes sang this song on stage, making viewers across the country laugh heartily.

Some middle-aged and elderly people who don't understand "Blue and White Porcelain" will definitely understand this song.

With China's formal accession to the WTO last December, the Chinese people are full of confidence in the future.

This song was featured on the 02 Spring Festival Gala, and it was absolutely a bombshell!

……

Zhejiang Province.

A leather factory owner watched the Spring Festival Gala with his wife, children, and sister-in-law.

When "Gong Xi Fa Cai" came out, he was in an extremely good mood. He felt that the song had a wonderful meaning.

Which businessperson doesn't want to get rich?

Unfortunately, Qi Yuan's price tag is too high, and he even disdains doing commercial performances. Otherwise, he would be willing to spend a million to invite Qi Yuan to sing this song at his factory.

……

There are also those with a different style. In Lu Province, Xu He is a loyal female fan of Qi Yuan.

For young female fans like her, "Blue and White Porcelain" is more attractive, especially the scene where Qi Yuan tears off the landscape painting and holds Fan Xiaopang's hand, which is simply the dream of countless young girls.

The scene of a talented man and a beautiful woman is a hundred times more romantic than any romantic scene they could ever imagine.

Xu He asked her mother in a serious tone, "Mom, do you think I can become the school beauty if I lose weight to 90 pounds? I want to be a big star and perform on the Spring Festival Gala with Qi Yuan in the future."

The mother said disdainfully, "School beauty? You're a joke to me!" Undoubtedly, she was her mother.

Unwilling to give up, Xu He turned to ask her father.

"Am I pretty?"

The elderly father said, "Outer beauty is of little use."

"Then am I beautiful?"

"As long as they're passable, they just don't have to be ugly."

"So, am I pretty?"

"The most important thing for a person is to have a kind heart."

……

They questioned each other for a full five minutes. One refused to answer, while the other kept asking. Both could be identified as the biological father.

In short, Qi Yuan's 7 and a half minutes of appearance brought great surprise to the people of the whole country, and also generated a lot of discussion and buzz.

Tianya Forum.

Less than five minutes after Qi Yuan stepped down from the stage, netizens had already posted asking for their opinions on this year's Spring Festival Gala.

Singers and actors listed after Qi Yuan: '???'

However, on the other hand, Qi Yuan's combination of "Blue and White Porcelain" and "Wishing You Prosperity" is really too powerful.

The sketch comedy program also features Zhao Benshan's sketch "Selling a Car" to make up the numbers.

Singing programs really lose their appeal when compared to Qi Yuan's performance.

For example, Sun Yanzi's "Connecting with the World" and Wang Lihong's "Beautiful New World" are not solo performances.

Since they are singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan, the production team, in order to avoid a mishap and negative impact, simply had them lip-sync, which made the situation much worse than expected.

Qi Yuan went backstage to change back into his own clothes, where Fan Xiaopang was waiting for him.

"Global superstars are different, so impressive, singing two songs solo, you're the only one in the last ten years. You have no idea how many people backstage envy you, Wang Lihong, his face practically screams envy."

Fan Xiaopang left the stage early, and Wang Lihong greeted her and chatted with her briefly backstage.

Qi Yuan forced a smile: "The rules are meant to be broken. If they can become popular in Europe and America, they might be able to sing two solo songs like me."

Fan Xiaopang rolled his eyes and condemned Qi Yuan's insensitive behavior: "It's easy for you to say. Do you think everyone is like you? Coco Lee only became popular in Europe and America because of the songs you wrote, and she hasn't had any hit songs since."

Coco Lee is on a downward spiral, lacking the ability to generate her own revenue, and Western musicians are unwilling to write songs for her with genuine sincerity. This outcome was inevitable.

Let's put it this way: even if we don't talk about Coco Lee in 2002, more than a decade later, when discrimination isn't as severe, foreign musicians still treat domestic stars like韭菜 (a metaphor for exploiting them).

Those top young male celebrities must have hired top American production teams to create quite a few singles and albums, right?
Indeed, the production quality is quite high, and the arrangement is exquisite. But how many of these songs can truly become mainstream hits?

For the sake of money, people will do their job to a satisfactory standard, but that's all; even more money won't help.

However, Coco Lee got her money's worth, fulfilling her dream of achieving success in the West with a song that peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.

The money she's earned over the past few years, plus subsequent royalties, is enough for her to live a happy and carefree life as long as she doesn't touch anything she shouldn't.

Fan Xiaopang said that it is difficult for ordinary people to become famous in Europe and America, and Qi Yuan both agreed and did not completely agree.

He felt that it would be very easy for Da Zhangwei and his band, The Flowers, to become famous in the United States.

For example, if they had taken their later song "Sunshine, Rainbow, Little White Horse" and released it directly in the United States, it would have easily become a hit across America, according to Qi Yuan.

The price to pay is that you might get peanuts from a kind-hearted Black guy.

(End of this chapter)