I really didn't intend to make a living based on my looks.

Chapter 116 This kid is too good! (Two chapters combined, 8.4K)

Jing Tian sat in front of the makeup mirror as the stylist styled her hair.

Zhang Jing stood to the side, arms crossed, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

She was in her late twenties, tall and slender with striking features and a touch of exoticism in her eyes and brows.

She is Jing Tian's executive agent and will later become Xiao Zhan's agent. She is known in the industry as the "Reba of the agent world".

"Sweetie," Zhang Jing finally spoke, "are you going to do the kissing scene yourself later?"

Jing Tian glanced at her in the mirror. "What else?"

"If you don't want to, we can talk to the production crew. We can use camera tricks or find a stunt double, either way is fine."

"No way," Da Tiantian said anxiously, "This is a play that my junior wrote especially for me, so I definitely have to perform it well."

"What about the company—"

"Everything's fine at the company," Jing Tian interrupted her. "I can handle it."

Zhang Jing was rendered silent.

This is Jing Tian's first time filming a kissing scene since his debut.

The company currently positions her as a pure and innocent young woman.

She also recalled an interview from last year.

"Mr. Jing Tian, ​​you've always been known for your pure and innocent image since your debut. Have you ever considered taking on some daring roles in the future? Like—kissing scenes?"

Jing Tian's answer at the time was quite good.

"I think some beautiful things should be preserved. Regret is also a kind of beauty, isn't it?"

After saying that, he added, "I hope to always follow the pure love route and leave the audience with the most beautiful imagination."

The magazine was published, and press releases flew everywhere. The topics "Jing Tian insists on the pure love route" and "Jing Tian refuses kissing scenes" stayed on Weibo for a whole day.

It's only been a few months.

Is it changing every day?

"Jingjing, do you think I should chew mint-flavored gum or fruit-flavored gum?"

Zhang Jing was taken aback: "Huh?"

"Chewing gum...we'll be kissing soon, it can't have a smell, right? Wouldn't mint be too strong? Wouldn't fruit be sweeter?"

Zhang Jing opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"By the way," Jing Tian leaned a little closer, "are there any things to be careful about when we kiss later? Should I be more proactive or more passive? Where should I put my hands naturally? Should I close my eyes?"

Why are you so excited?

Woman, your name is fickle.

However, the other party is Baili Tusu.

The man in black robes in "Swords of Legends," cold on the outside but warm on the inside, the name that made countless girls scream in front of the screen.

If it were her, she would be willing too.

"Minty, I guess," Zhang Jing sighed, "to make it more refreshing."

"good!"

Inside the dressing room, Jing Tian was excitedly chewing mint gum, while outside on set, things were in a frenzy.

The lighting crew set up four high-powered softboxes around the set, illuminating the area outside the study window like a moonlit night.

The props team laid a thin layer of simulated snow on the windowsill, which created subtle reflections when the camera panned across it.

The photographers carried three cameras: one for close-ups, one for long shots, and another mounted on a crane, ready to circle around the actors and shoot.

As filming began, this scene became an emotional climax for the entire series.

The male and female protagonists have fallen for each other, but because the male protagonist is an alien who has been accustomed to separation for four hundred years, he has been suppressing his feelings, thinking that he will have to leave Earth sooner or later and does not want to hold the female protagonist back.

The female lead was unaware of his concerns, thinking that he clearly liked her but always backed down at crucial moments, which led to a tiff and a cold war for several days.

The Cold War wasn't over yet, and the female lead's career ran into trouble again.

She went from being a top-tier actress to a minor supporting role overnight, left on set by the production crew, huddled alone in a corner waiting for her scenes to start.

The male protagonist was worried about her and came looking for her.

After years of pent-up grievances and frustration, the female lead finally explodes, determined to force him to admit that he likes her.

The male protagonist hesitated, still trying to restrain himself.

Jing Tian grew increasingly heartbroken, his eyes reddening and glistening with tears. Finally, he resolutely uttered that line.

"—Let's never see each other again."

After saying that, she turned and left, her steps quick and hurried, as if afraid she would change her mind.

Jiang Chen watched her retreating figure in silence, his eyes shifting from restraint to struggle, and from struggle to determination, changing layer by layer.

The lights on site suddenly came on.

One lamp after another lit up the dimly lit film set, instantly transforming it into a dreamlike, bright place, as if the moonlight had suddenly gained warmth.

Jing Tian turned around blankly, and before he could react, he was already flying into the air.

She opened her eyes wide in surprise, her lips slightly parted.

The next second, Jiang Chen lowered his head and kissed her.

Three cameras operate simultaneously.

A close-up shot captures the subtle expressions of the two people's lips touching.

A wide shot captures the entire study and the snowy scenery outside the window.

There was another camera mounted on a crane, circling around the two of them, shooting from left to right, capturing the moonlight, snowlight, and lamplight all in the lens.

Lin Yu sat behind the monitor, silent, her eyes fixed on the screen.

All the staff on site held their breath.

Several female staff members couldn't help but scream softly when they saw this superpower-like mid-air kiss, but quickly covered their mouths to avoid affecting the sound recording.

Their eyes shone, wishing they could take her place.

A mid-air jumper-style wall slam—who can resist that?

The male staff members also had this thought, but they were more impressed by Jiang Chen as a screenwriter.

What was they thinking?

With a thought, he pulled the woman over from a distance and kissed her!

That's a pro! They really know how to play!

Mao Xiaotong stood on the sidelines, holding the script, quietly watching this scene.

The lights shone on Jing Tian and Jiang Chen, who were kissing passionately, their eyelashes trembling slightly and their breaths mingling.

That scene was beautiful, so beautiful it made my heart ache.

Her gaze fell on Jing Tian's figure being lifted into the air, and on Jiang Chen's hand that was clasped around Jing Tian's waist.

Her eyes held a complex mix of emotions, but mostly envy.

She recalled the scene that night in the hotel room when she stood on tiptoe to tie his scarf.

What a coward!

I wish she had superpowers too.

I'll definitely make Jiang Chen crawl on the ground and stomp on his head—

"Card!"

Lin Yufen suddenly shouted.

When Jing Tian and Jiang Chen separated, she was still slightly out of breath, her face flushed red.

Lin Yufen stood up from behind the monitor and slowly walked over.

"Jiang Chen," she said, looking at Jiang Chen first, "your kiss just now was too gentlemanly."

Jiang Chen was taken aback: "————Huh?"

"I told you you're being too gentlemanly. Who is Jiang Jun? He's lived for four hundred years, held back for four hundred years, and finally couldn't hold back anymore, and you kissed him like a dragonfly skimming the water?"

'

""

"What I want is that kind of... that kind of... savage, uncontrollable energy. I've restrained myself for so long; once I let go, I can't stop. You understand?"

Jiang Chen was silent for two seconds: "I understand."

"If you understand, let's do one more," Lin Yufen turned to look at Jing Tian, ​​"Sweetie, your reaction was good just now, but—"

"What is it?"

"She's just too obedient. Jing Yiren isn't an obedient girl; she's the kind who'll bite back if she's kissed. Do you understand?"

"clear!"

"Do you really understand?"

"Don't worry, director, I really understand!"

"What do you understand?"

"Does it involve sticking out your tongue, like when it's stringy? I'm fine with that."

Lin Yufen: "————"

Jiang Chen:

"

After taking three more takes, Lin Yufen was finally satisfied.

"Pass, one guarantee."

After taking three more takes, Lin Yufen was finally satisfied.

She had just sat back down when Jiang Chen leaned over again, grinning mischievously, "Director, next time you're filming a scene like this, tell me in advance. I need to inform my girlfriend so there won't be any trouble at home."

? ? ? ? ?

Lin Yufen was completely devastated.

This guy was so into kissing me just now, his mouth was practically sticking out of my face, and now he's telling me he needs to report it?

If it weren't for the staff on set, she even felt she could switch careers and become a Japanese director.

They specialize in making those pure love action movies, and they cast this guy as the male lead because he can really get so into character that he forgets he even has a girlfriend.

"Why didn't you think to report it when you kissed me just now?" Lin Yufen asked expressionlessly.

"That's artistic dedication, it's different."

Lin Yufen took a deep breath, patted his shoulder, and said earnestly, "Jiang Chen, you are the most shameless actor I have ever met."

"Thank you for the compliment, Director."

"—I wasn't praising you."

Since filming the kissing scene, Jing Tian has become a completely different person.

She used to be polite to Jiang Chen with a touch of curiosity, but now when she looks at him, there's something indescribable in her eyes.

Like a cat seeing a fish.

Lin Yufen noticed it too, but she didn't say anything. Instead, she intentionally or unintentionally adjusted the filming schedule.

"Sweetie, for the scene this afternoon, go over your lines with Jiang Chen a bit more and get into the right feel for it."

"Jiang Chen, could you help Tian Tian analyze the emotions in this scene? She's still lacking in some areas."

"You two, work overtime tonight and go over tomorrow's big scene in advance."

Jing Tian always agreed quickly, his eyes shining.

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Jiang Chen couldn't refuse, after all, the director's words were like a royal decree.

As a result, scenes like this often appeared on set.

During the break, Jing Tian, ​​carrying two cups of coffee, approached Jiang Chen with a smile: "Junior, I don't quite understand this scene, could you explain it to me again?"

After finishing work, the two went over their lines in the hotel conference room until midnight.

Jing Tian tilted his head, listening attentively to his explanation of the play, just like a diligent and studious student.

Zhang Jing saw this and was anxious, but dared not say anything.

After all, this young lady was someone she could never control.

A few days later, the film crew moved to another location.

This time it wasn't a film and television base, but a high-end residential community on the East Third Ring Road of Yanjing, namely No. 8 Hesheng Xiaoyun Road.

This is a top-tier luxury residence that was just completed in January of this year, a property under the name of Jing Tian.

The 450m high single-level apartment features a panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall, offering a 270° unobstructed view. From the upper floors, one can overlook the entire Chaoyang Park.

With a ceiling height of 3.3 meters, minimalist modern light luxury hard decoration, extra-large open living room, separate study, and panoramic balcony!

The house is almost a 1:1 match to the male lead's house described in Jiang Chen's script, which features minimalism, openness, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and panoramic city views.

When Jiang Chen first walked into this house, he stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looked down at the city below, and remained silent for a while.

"Senior," he turned to Jing Tian, ​​"how much is your apartment—?"

"Not much," Jing Tian said, bending down to take a drink from the refrigerator, sticking his butt out. "More than sixty million."

Jiang Chen:

He has recently taken on many endorsements, music copyrights, commercial performances, and variety shows, which add up to a net worth of at least tens of millions.

After all that effort, I still can't afford a house.

Jing Tian straightened up and handed him a bottle of mineral water. "Junior, if you like, you can come and stay anytime."

Jiang Chen didn't reply!

We need to make money, we really need to make money!

He also wanted to live this simple and unpretentious life!

Lu Yang from Jiang Chen Studio picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and looked at Xu Yinuo across from him: "President Xu, so it's settled then?"

"Of course," Xu Yiruo smiled, pushing the contract onto the table. "The contract's already signed, how could it be fake?"

Lu Yang nodded, then turned his gaze to Han Jianu sitting to the side.

"Junior," his voice unconsciously carried a hint of politeness, "I hope you can take care of things for the crew later on."

Han Jianu smiled and said, "You're too kind, senior."

Lu Yang looked at her, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

Jiang Chen is still the best.

How did he know?

It turns out the big shot was actually at the school.

When Jiang Chen told him that Han Jianu was Han Sanping's daughter, he was completely stunned.

Han Sanping, chairman of China Film Group, is a pillar of the Chinese film industry. He holds import quotas and cinema resources, and it is no exaggeration to say that he controls half of the film industry.

Han Jianu, the junior student who was studying for a master's degree in directing at the Beijing Film Academy and was usually extremely low-key, was actually Han Sanping's beloved daughter.

Suddenly everything started going smoothly.

First, Jiang Chen announced that he would be joining the cast of his new film, "Brotherhood of Blades".

They gave him a friendly price for his acting fee, asking him to give up a penny in exchange for an investment quota, and later even provided him with 500 million yuan in cash.

The total cost, including actor fees and cash investment, was 1000 million yuan, accounting for 30% of the film's budget.

Then Han Jianu connected with Jing Tian and they went to China Film Group and Wanda Group.

Although martial arts films have now ended and the market is lukewarm, the total investment in this film was only over 3000 million yuan.

We are still short 2000 million.

Both sides agreed readily.

On the China Film Group side, Han Sanping personally nodded in approval, stating his reason as "supporting young directors and supporting domestic martial arts films."

Wanda's approach was more direct.

Jiang Chen currently has an insane fan base and commercial appeal. With him around, even if Lu Yang produces a complete disaster, he can still recoup his investment.

Each family contributed ten million, each accounting for 30%.

He also contributed some of his own money, which accounted for 10% of the quota.

With this, the production team for "Brotherhood of Blades" officially began operations.

Lu Yang was extremely busy with the follow-up matters.

Finding actors, assembling a crew, choosing locations, and finalizing costumes.

Wang Qianyuan, Li Dongxue, and Nie Yuan are all talented actors. Their salaries are not high, but their acting is excellent, so they are willing to come.

It took Jin Shijie three trips to finally persuade this "soul of drama" in Taiwan's theater world to agree to take on the role of Wei Zhongxian.

Originally, Mr. Jin was really unhappy about playing an eunuch.

He has been in the industry for over 30 years, playing a variety of roles including scholars, strategists, fathers, and warlords. He had never even touched a role related to eunuchs before. He cherished his reputation throughout his life, fearing that playing a stereotypical eunuch would ruin his acting career and that he would let down the audience.

Fortunately, the two had a prior friendship.

The two had collaborated before, in 2010 when Lu Yang directed his debut film, "Blind Cinema," which even earned them a Golden Rooster Award nomination.

When Lu Yang visited for the third time, Jin Shijie finally relented.

But when it comes to the female lead, I got stuck again.

It's not that no one is coming, it's that the budget is too low.

Lu Yang went through the entire cast list; those with reasonable prices didn't have the right vibe.

The vibe is right, but we can't agree on the price.

The female lead's salary can be as high as 1.5 million. At that price, finding an actress with experience in period dramas, action scenes, and who can create a good on-screen chemistry with Jiang Chen is like finding a needle in a haystack.

He paced around the office three times before finally picking up the phone.

"Ah Chen," Lu Yang's voice was a little embarrassed, "the female lead's side—is stuck again."

""

On the other end of the phone, Jiang Chen was putting on makeup, her voice languid: "Not enough budget?"

"Hmm, at most 1.5 million, I can't find a suitable one."

"Liu Shishi".

Lu Yang was taken aback: "Liu Shishi? She's willing to come? Her salary—"

"Leave it to me."

The phone hangs up.

Lu Yang held his phone, stunned for a long time.

Liu Shishi, Tangren's leading lady, played Ruoxi in "Scarlet Heart." Her period costume look is impeccable, and her action scenes are also beautiful.

But her salary must be at least 500 million, right?

Pay her 1.5 million?

Isn't this a dream?

Forget it.

Anyway, this kid managed to accomplish all those impossible things.

It wouldn't be strange to have one more item.

Jiang Chen called Liu Shishi that very night.

This is actually a case of information asymmetry.

Some things that seem unreasonable become quite simple when considered in the context of the situation at the time.

Liu Shishi has indeed recently risen to the top of the TV drama circle. Her role as Ruoxi in "Scarlet Heart" made her famous all over the country, but her film resources are not so good.

In 2012, "The Next Miracle," an art-house inspirational film, flopped at the box office and barely made a splash.

"Sad Fairy Tale," a youth romance film, grossed 2000 million at the box office, a low-budget production with mediocre reviews.

Only two movies were released.

There's nothing we can do about it; Tangren Company only has so many resources, yet it supports so many artists.

More importantly, its resources are mostly from Hong Kong and Taiwan, but Hong Kong and Taiwan films have been declining in recent years.

But Yang Mi is completely different.

The second female lead in "The Door" and the lead actress in "Mysterious Island" were both dark horses, grossing 8900 million yuan and setting a record for the highest-grossing horror film of that year.

"Love in the Buff" grossed 1.7 million yuan, and with its Hong Kong cast and crew, it has completely penetrated the mainstream commercial film market.

The female lead in "Hold On to Love" grossed 1.03 million yuan.

With three commercial films grossing over 3 million yuan each, she is already a top-tier leading lady in commercial films in the film industry.

As for Liu Yifei, whom she is always compared to, there's no need to even mention it.

Love in May, The Forbidden Kingdom, Love Announcement, A Chinese Ghost Story, The Last Supper, The Four Great Constables

The Bronze Sparrow Terrace.

Seven big-budget productions, all made by movie stars!

However, Liu Shishi isn't at the very bottom; at least she still has Tangtang.

Therefore, Liu Shishi urgently needs a movie to prove herself, especially a period martial arts film, which fits her style of period dramas and is in her comfort zone.

In reality, Zhang Jiazhen, the producer of "Brotherhood of Blades" and a bigwig at China Film Group, had worked with Cai Yinong on "Red Cliff." He recommended Liu Shishi, and the two sides hit it off immediately. It didn't take much effort at all, and Tang Ren agreed very readily.

Now, the recommender has become Jiang Chen.

"Feed?"

Liu Shishi's voice came softly from the other end of the phone.

"Shishi, I haven't said thank you yet for supporting my concert last time."

Liu Shishi's face flushed red.

She was sitting at the dressing table in her hotel room, and her face in the mirror was visibly flushed red.

That night.

That phone call.

She lay alone in the darkness, listening to the voice coming from the other end of the phone.

She listened all night —

That bastard.

Which pot does not open which pot.

"—You're welcome." She hesitated for a long time before finally managing to utter three words, her voice stiff and unnatural.

"Why does it sound like you're not entirely willing?"

"no."

"Really not?"

"----No."

She took a deep breath, trying to banish the images of that night from her mind.

They can't get rid of them.

Those sounds, those gasps, those—

"Shishi?"

"I'm here." She suddenly looked up, her voice a little dry. "You—you called just to say this?"

""

"No, I've gotten you a movie role."

Liu Shishi was stunned for a moment: "————What?"

"I said," Jiang Chen repeated slowly, "I've got you a movie role. Female lead, period martial arts film, big production."

"You got me a movie role?"

"Yeah, you know Lu Yang, right? The one who directed 'Blind Cinema,' who was nominated for a Golden Rooster Award."

"Know."

"He's currently preparing for a period martial arts film called 'Brotherhood of Blades.' It's a joint investment by China Film Group and Wanda Group. I'm the male lead, and the cast includes Wang Qianyuan, Li Dongxue, Nie Yuan, and Jin Shijie. Just listen to that lineup, aren't they all top-notch actors?"

Liu Shishi didn't reply; her mind was still racing.

Why did he suddenly offer me a movie role?

Is it because of a favor from the last concert?

Or is it because—he's Mimi's boyfriend?

Or is it because————

"You—why did you think of me?"

"Because you're perfect for it. It's a period martial arts drama with lots of action scenes, significant dramatic moments, and a complex character. You were the first person I thought of. Shishi, this role is practically tailor-made for you."

"I told the director that no one but Liu Shishi could play this role."

Liu Shishi fell silent after he did that.

"When did you become so eloquent?"

"I've always been good at talking, but I was too shy to use my words before because we weren't familiar with each other."

"—What about the script?"

"I've sent the script to your email. Take a look and get back to me as soon as possible."

Liu Shishi hesitated for a moment: "The payment—"

"Don't worry about the salary; you can discuss it with your company. But I can tell you that this film has plenty of money; it's backed by both China Film Group and Wanda Group, so the price they'll give you will definitely be a sincere offer."

"Of course, it's definitely not as good as what you earn from TV dramas. But Shishi, what you lack right now isn't money, it's works, a representative film that you can be proud of."

"Tang Ren's Hong Kong connections are no longer effective. Hong Kong films are declining, while the mainland market is rising. You should focus on big-budget productions in the mainland. China Film Group and Wanda Group are the future."

Liu Shishi bit her lip and suddenly asked, "Does Mimi know you called me?"

Jiang Chen was taken aback: "—She doesn't know. What's wrong?"

"It's nothing," Liu Shishi's tone lightened. "I was just asking casually."

"Alright, that's enough. I'll get back to you after I finish reading the script."

Okay. I'll wait for your reply.

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Chen tossed his phone onto the bed, lay back, and stared blankly at the ceiling for a while.

There shouldn't be any problems with Liu Shishi's side.

This girl is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, and she has a very strong will!

Once she's made up her mind, it's hard for outsiders to influence her.

The salary of 150 million is indeed low, but with the backing of China Film Group and Wanda Group, the leading role in a period martial arts film, and her co-star being herself, she can make the best of it.

He rolled over, picked up his phone, and opened WeChat.

Most of all, it was Nazha's WeChat messages, which bombarded him like a machine gun every day.

"Senior! I filmed Jay Chou's 'Red Dust Inn' music video! So Jay Chou loves milk tea that much? He's gotten chubby, his face is round, so cute!"

"I think his singing is nowhere near as good as yours. Senior, are you going to film a music video? I can act in it for you for free!"

Scroll up, there are many more.

"Senior, I had a cameo role as Xiao Wei in 'Police Story 2013' today, and I met Jackie Chan and Liu Hua—"

"Those seniors all have a very strong presence and they don't really pay attention to us juniors. Jackie Chan is okay, he will smile and nod to us. But Liu Hua is rather cold. When I greeted him, he just nodded and didn't even look at me."

"But I think they're nothing special, not as famous as you, senior!"

Further up, there are a few more photos.

One photo is a selfie she took on the set of a music video, wearing a red ancient costume, her hair tied up, and making a peace sign at the camera.

One photo shows her back to the camera on the set of "Police Story," dressed fashionably and with a slender figure.

Jiang Chen sometimes replies, and sometimes he doesn't.

This girl talks too much and loves to share everything with him. If he replies to every single message, it could take him all day.

The one at the bottom was just posted today.

A bare-faced photo, with messy hair, and wrinkling her nose at the camera: "Senior, my makeup looks awful today. The director said I acted too stiffly as a corpse."

Below is another message from two minutes ago: "Senior, what are you doing? Why aren't you answering me?"

Jiang Chen thought for a moment and realized he needed to scatter some bait to prevent the fish from escaping.

"If your portrayal of a corpse is stiff, it means there's still room for improvement in your acting skills."

Nazha replied instantly: "Senior! You finally replied to me!"

Then came a happy emoji.

Jiang Chen added, "Jay Chou does love milk tea, everyone in the industry knows that, and you're just finding out?"

Naza: "I'm new to the industry—when will you teach me acting, senior?"

Jiang Chen: "Teaching you to act costs money."

Nazha: "How about I repay you with my body?"

"I have a girlfriend, remember?"

"Yes, I remember. I was just saying, is that not allowed?"

A wronged expression followed.

Jiang Chen smiled but didn't reply.

A short while later, Nazha sent another new photo.

It was clearly taken just now; she was sitting cross-legged on the hotel bed, holding a doll in her hands, and smiling at the camera.

She was wearing a creamy white slip dress, which was quite cute, with a lace trim around the neckline and two loosely tied bows on her shoulders.

The problem is————

The light shone down from above, and the large area around the neckline, where it should have been covered, was partially visible.

Especially those two undulating silhouettes, which were clearly visible beneath the soft, thin fabric.

Jiang Chen stared at the screen, completely dumbfounded.

This girl—is she not wearing a bra?

Oh no!

I'm getting a bit angry.

The aftereffects of his rebirth flared up again—

The screen lit up again.

Na Zha sent a message: "Senior? Is it good-looking? Why aren't you saying anything?"

A peeking expression followed.

"This one won't do."

"Why?"

"It's too transparent."

The other end sent a long string of "hahahahahaha," laughing like a little fox who had just stolen a chicken: "Senior, were you stunned just now?"

"no."

Are you blushing?

Jiang Chen did not reply.

Naza added another message: "Okay, okay, don't worry, senior, I'm only wearing it for you."

Go to bed early.

"Then say goodnight to me."

"Good night."

"Say goodnight, Naza."

"Good night Nazareth."

"Hehe, you're the best, senior! I'm going to sleep now, see you in my dreams!"

Jiang Chen did not reply.

He put down his phone, leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes for a while.

The images of those two points resurfaced in my mind.

He opened his eyes, stood up, walked to the window, and pushed it open.

The April evening breeze, carrying a slight chill, blew in and made him a little more awake.

No, I can't think about it anymore.

He turned back to the table, opened his notebook, suppressed the jumbled thoughts, and focused his gaze on the line written on the paper.

"Cai Yinong, Tang Ren, and the Timeline".

The score isn't settled yet.

Liu Shishi's contract is about to expire, and she doesn't really want to renew it!

Tangren plans to file for an IPO next year.

Lin Gengxin's lawsuit has already gone to trial, and the amount of compensation is estimated to be substantial.

Did Lao Cai really think he had no temper when he treated him so badly back then?

He's not taking action now because it's not the right time to close the net yet.

He was planning to give Tang Ren a big surprise then—

Universal Music Hong Kong Headquarters

Xu Yiruo is having a meeting with several senior executives from Universal.

"The video is finished."

Why not just release Ah Chen's song directly?

"He said times have changed," Xu Yiruo said calmly, "streaming charts and viral videos are more effective."

The group from Global Times did not raise any further questions.

That guy has already proven himself, so let him be.

"His second concert is coming up on May 3rd, let him warm up a bit."

"no problem."

The next day, YouTube.

A new blogger with the ID "Bai Xue" posted a 30-second video.

At the beginning of the video, a person wearing a V for Vendetta mask is seen writhing alone in a bedroom, his movements strange and languid.

The background music is a high-energy electronic dance track with dense drumbeats, like a heart-pounding intro.

Fifteen seconds later, the music suddenly changed.

The scene instantly shifts, and in the previously empty bedroom, a dozen people suddenly emerge from the wardrobe, under the bed, and behind the curtains, dressed in strange costumes and dancing wildly.

Some people were wearing dinosaur pajamas, some were wearing astronaut helmets, and some were holding mops as guitars.

It ended abruptly after 30 seconds.

Universal Music began to intervene behind the scenes, and more and more imitations emerged.

In a Silicon Valley tech company, a programmer wearing headphones was coding. Fifteen seconds later, everyone in the office stood up, threw their files into the air, and danced on the photocopier.

On the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo, a high school student was waiting for a bus alone. Fifteen seconds later, all the passersby joined in, throwing their schoolbags into the air.

In a London Underground car, a well-dressed white-collar worker was reading a newspaper. Fifteen seconds later, the entire car went berserk, writhing and twisting in their seats.

In a Brazilian favela, a child is playing football, and 15 seconds later, the entire street pours out and dances wildly in the mud.

Sports stadiums, university campuses, military dormitories, supermarket checkout counters, and even underwater —

Ubiquitous, infinitely expanding.

The background music for all the videos is always the same song, Jiang Chen's "Unstoppable".

Following this, more and more imitations began to appear!

On YouTube, more than 4000 new videos are added every day under the hashtag #UnstoppableChallenge.

The comments section exploded.

"This song is so catchy, I've listened to it on repeat 100 times!"

"Does anyone know who sings this song? I need all their information!"

"Jiang Chen? Chinese? My God, China has this kind of cool music?"

"This beat is even more catchy than Harlem Shake!"

The streaming numbers for "Unstoppable" have started to skyrocket.

Spotify's daily streams increased from 10 to 100 million, and then to 500 million.

More importantly, on February 20, Billboard and Nielsen officially announced that, effective immediately, YouTube streaming data would be included in the Hot100 calculation, including official music videos and user-authorized audio and video content.

The Hot 100 is the Billboard chart in the United States!

The world's most authoritative pop music chart!

This reform stemmed from a huge controversy in 2012 when PSY's "Gangnam Style" surpassed 20 billion views on YouTube but failed to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

Netizens worldwide are outraged: "The charts don't reflect true popularity!"

"In the YouTube era, Billboard is still using outdated algorithms!"

Billboard was forced to reform.

Jiang Chen became the first beneficiary of this new rule.

His new song has made it onto the charts thanks to the viral spread of short videos by netizens!

By using short videos and streaming platforms, he successfully launched his new song on the US Billboard charts!

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