HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 63 [063] Self-Destruction: Jiang Lang's Talent Has Run Out?
Chen Hong is someone who has acted in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

At the time, she couldn't understand why heroes would wholeheartedly serve Liu Bei just because he cried.

After reading Qi Yuan's handwritten letter, Chen Hong could understand a little bit more.

Qi Yuan is a carbon copy of Liu Bei, perfectly grasping the thoughts of heroes and valiant men.

In this letter, Qi Yuan mentioned that Chen Kaige did not use the title "Director Chen" but rather "Mr."

The word "先生" (xiānsheng) was not originally exclusive to men; it was often used as a respectful term for knowledgeable and cultured people.

This made Chen Kaige, who considered himself a scholar, unable to suppress a smile.

Qi Yuan understood him. He reached the pinnacle of his career by making "Farewell My Concubine," and the people around him called him Director Chen or Director Chen.

Who would have known that he was first a writer and then a director?

How they longed to hear people call him "sir" and acknowledge him as a knowledgeable and cultured man.

Aside from its unique salutation, the letter is packed with valuable information and is very insightful.

In his letter, Qi Yuan said that he had not read the script, but he learned about the film through various channels, including news released by the production team, Chen Kaige's personal interviews, and media reports.

It's good to portray Ying Zheng as a complex figure intertwined with madness, fragility, and ambition; this reveals how power alienates humanity.

The deification of the character Zhao Ji symbolizes the struggle of humanity in the vortex of power.

Qi Yuan seized upon these details and praised them lavishly, occasionally marveling at who the person in charge of the creative direction was, saying how insightful they were and how penetrating their understanding of history were; they must be a well-read and cultured person.

Also, Qi Yuan really wanted to act in this movie, but the unscrupulous Warner Bros. arranged a full schedule for him and exploited him.

I'm currently in Hong Kong producing a Cantonese EP, and I also have a new Mandarin album to release later this year, so I'm really overwhelmed...

“Honghong, thanks to you for mentioning that you could invite Ayuan the other day, otherwise I really wouldn’t have known that there was such a young man in the world who understands me so well. If I were twenty years younger, we would definitely be able to become friends who can talk about anything.”

Chen Kaige sighed with emotion, feeling it was a pity they hadn't met sooner.

……

A week later.

Chen Kaige led the crew of "The Emperor's Shadow" to hold a launch ceremony in Hengdian Town, Zhejiang Province.

Filming has officially begun for this historical epic with an investment of 70 million.

What puzzled many media outlets was that Qi Yuan, who was invited, did not appear at the start of filming.

There was no follow-up to Chen Kaige's offer of a film contract to Qi Yuan.

At this point, a Hong Kong media outlet broke the news.

[A popular Warner Music male singer rejected an offer from a top mainland Chinese director: Is it confidence or arrogance?]

The paparazzi from this media outlet bribed a member of the crew of "The Emperor's Shadow".

According to this crew member, Qi Yuan explicitly rejected Chen Kaige and will not participate in the film.

This news was a bombshell, leaving those in both mainland China and Hong Kong who were following the story completely astonished.

Has Qi Yuan really become arrogant?
This is the renowned director Chen Kaige, who made "Farewell My Concubine." He refused to act in this? Are you crazy? This is such a great opportunity to elevate his status.

Qi Yuan simply gave up the resources that countless people in the mainland film and television industry dream of obtaining.

Actors in Hong Kong's film and television industry were equally shocked!
I hope you'll live well, you bastard, you deserve to fail.

Can't you see Zhang Guorong's success story? Don't you even know Cheng Dieyi?
You couldn't seize the opportunity to become the next Zhang Guorong; you're useless when given the chance.

He's only been famous for less than a year and he's already making some blunders. With this level of skill, how dare he team up with Richie Jen to challenge the Four Heavenly Kings? He should be grateful if he doesn't drag Richie Jen (from the South and North) down with him.

Hong Kong media outlets unleashed their traditional skills, with editors from various media outlets using all their talents to write one brilliant article after another.

[It took less than a year for someone to go from obscurity to a popular singer, and also less than a year for someone with a promising future to ruin their career. This shows how a promising start can be squandered.]

[A pop star who ruined his own career]

[Shocking! Crew members reveal Chen Kaige's outburst on set, seemingly threatening to blacklist Qi Yuan] Gradually, Hong Kong media shifted their criticism from Qi Yuan's foolish decisions to his music.

[Can Qi Yuan, who became arrogant and complacent after just becoming famous, still bring us good music? Will Qi Yuan be just a shooting star that shines for only a moment?]

Qi Yuan has run out of creative ideas.

……

"Fengzai, good news, Qi Yuan has destroyed the Great Wall himself."

Huo Wenxi was so happy that she wanted to buy two strings of firecrackers to celebrate.

Before she could come up with a good countermeasure, Qi Yuan on the opposing team started feeding tower damage.

"I never expected him to be so stupid." Xie Tingfeng was overjoyed.

He was genuinely worried that Chen Kaige would create another masterpiece and then take Qi Yuan abroad to win several major awards.

There's no need to worry now; Qi Yuan has refused to act.

He announced that the situation had returned to his favor.

He launched his campaigns simultaneously in the film and music industries, using a well-produced album to compete with Qi Yuan's trial EP, giving him an advantage.

At the height of public skepticism surrounding Qi Yuan, Warner Music Hong Kong announced that Qi Yuan's first Cantonese single, "Rogue," will be simultaneously released on multiple radio stations in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province tonight.

The Qi Yuan of today is not the same Qi Yuan of last year; he has now made a name for himself in the music industry.

Many songs from his debut album are still on music charts in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Qi Yuan's songs are also among the most requested on TV song request channels and radio stations.

The popular songs vary depending on the region.

In mainland China, songs like "The First Time," "Starry Sky," and "Because of Love, So I Love" are even more popular.

Songs like "Small Town Girl" and "Everyday" are more popular in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

……

Hong Kong Warner Music.

"Are you crazy? You're buying articles to smear yourself and say you've run out of ideas." Zhang Hao was speechless.

correct.

Some of the smear articles against Qi Yuan were bought by Zhang Hao at Qi Yuan's own request.

"Don't you think this is a great way to create hype? With this kind of hype, won't everyone in Hong Kong want to hear my new single tonight and see if I'm really going to flop?" Qi Yuan retorted.

"..." Zhang Hao was speechless. It made perfect sense.

Those Xie Tingfeng fans who dislike Qi Yuan will probably be interested in this song, "Rogue".

If Qi Yuan's "Rogue" is unpleasant to listen to, they will kick him while he's down and raise their flags to attack Qi Yuan and his fans.

"Undeniably, leveraging the Hong Kong media's sarcastic remarks to generate buzz for 'The Scoundrel' is a good strategy, but it's also very risky. If 'The Scoundrel' flops, the consequences will be unimaginable," Zhang Hao said earnestly.

"I have confidence in my songs. Even if they flop, I have ways to fix them."

Director Chen is a meticulous person; he wrote me a personal letter, implying that he considered me a pen pal.

I just need to tell him, and he'll definitely help me clarify things. Then the rumors spread by the Hong Kong media will be proven false.

Qi Yuan said confidently.

Without any trump card, how dare he smear himself?
Zhang Hao remembered that Qi Yuan had told him last time that if he refused Chen Kaige's invitation, Chen Kaige wouldn't be angry; in fact, he would be very happy.

Suddenly, Zhang Hao realized something and exclaimed, "You wouldn't happen to have something on Director Chen, would you?"

(End of this chapter)