Chinese Entertainment: Directors Start with the Fairy Sister

What should you give as a gift when pursuing a female celebrity?

Luxury cars? Mansions?

Those are good, of course, but they are by no means the most precious.

It is better to teach people how to fish than to teach people how to fish.

Giving her any gold or silver treasures is not as good as giving her resources to help her career reach new heights—of course, if you want to give her a mansion or jewels worth hundreds of millions, that's a different story.

Even if Zhao Yanxi wanted to give it away, she didn't have the means.

Actually, what he really wanted to give away wasn't a song, but a character.

After all, he is a director, and directors always pave the way for actresses by offering roles.

Feng Xiaogang and Xu Fan, Jiang Wen and Zhou Yun, and even our great director Chen and the beautiful Chen, didn't they become acquainted because of the movie "Temptress Moon"?

But when these people "gifted" roles, they were already somewhat famous, or even had achieved great success.

But what am I to you now?

Who plays Zhen Zhibing? Is he a writer of youth romance novels? A director of youth romance films?

It's unclear whether this role, given to someone of Liu Yifei's stature, was a gift or a shameless attempt to take advantage of her.

Xiao Liu might accept it gladly, but what will others think?

Liu Xiaoli, Chen Jinfei, Shu Chang... If this news gets out, Liu's fans will probably curse them to death.

Although her face was fairly fair, Zhao Yanxi didn't want to be a gigolo for the time being.

All I can do is send a few songs. On the one hand, it will help Xiao Liu pursue his dream; on the other hand, the quality of the songs is something that normal people can appreciate, which shows the value of this gift!

Giving gifts without others knowing is like wearing fine clothes in the dark, or returning home in luxury without ever returning home!

Zhao Yanxi isn't that great.

...

"A Little Happiness, Chasing the Light, The Stars and the Sea?"

Shu Chang read out the list of songs, and Zhou Yang, Jiang Yan, and others gathered around.

"I know Yifei is preparing to sign with Sony. After studying music, I composed these songs, and I hope Yifei will like them!"

"Thank you, Yanxi. I'm sure your song is great!"

"Sisi, would you like Director Zhao to sing for you?" Jiang Yan asked with a smile.

"Yes, yes, sing one!" Zhu Yawen chimed in, "We can't read sheet music either, so why don't we let Director Zhao sing for Yifei, and we can benefit from it too?"

"Sing one, sing one!"

Jiang Xin, Luo Jin, Huang Bo, and others also joined in the fun.

Liu Yifei glanced at Zhao Yanxi sideways, as if asking if it was okay.

How can a man say no? Just look at how sensible Xiao Liu is! He'll sing "A Little Happiness" for you, or even "The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau"!

I don't have a guitar, and even if I did, I wouldn't know how to play.

There was no accompaniment; the music was composed by Zhao Yanxi with a vocal coach from the Beijing Film Academy these past few days. There hadn't been time to prepare an accompaniment yet, so it was just a cappella.

I heard raindrops falling on the green grass.

I heard the school bell ringing in the distance;

As soon as Zhao Yanxi spoke, everyone immediately fell silent.

But I didn't hear your voice.

Call my name earnestly.

With just a few words, the expressions on everyone's faces changed slightly.

Not understanding music theory doesn't mean you don't understand music. Just from these first few lines of lyrics, everyone knows that this is definitely a top-notch song.

If this were in the music industry, it would be considered top-tier lyric writing.

When I fell in love with you, I didn't understand feelings yet;

It's only after parting that you realize how unforgettable it is.

Why didn't I realize that meeting you was the best thing in my life...?

"This song... something feels off about it?"

Zhu Yawen whispered to Huang Bo and Luo Jin, while observing Liu Xiaoli's reaction. She found that Liu Xiaoli still had a smile on her lips and seemed not to care what Zhao Yanxi was singing.

"Tch, you talk like you know nothing."

Luo Jin muttered disdainfully, "When we were filming 'You Are the Apple of My Eye' in Yunnan, who didn't know that these two had a special relationship?"

"Director Zhao... he's truly brave!"

Zhu Yawen mentally gave Zhao Yanxi a thumbs up. Her daughter had just turned 18, and she was singing love songs to her in front of her mother?!

After a while, even the makeup artist seemed to be immersed in the singing, and Liu Yifei finally had a chance to move slightly.

"Yes, I really like this gift, Yanxi."

Liu Yifei's eyes shone as she smiled at Zhao Yanxi, revealing her cute little tiger teeth.

"If you like it, that's great. As long as you want it, I'm willing to keep writing songs for you~"

"Huh..."

"It's so sour..."

Zhou Yang and Jiang Yiyan remained silent.

Shu Chang felt immense pressure—"I am still fighting to the death, why does Your Majesty surrender?"

......

The main hall was now filled with guests, and the stars shone brightly.

Celebrities who have worked with Liu Yifei, such as Huang Xiaoming and Lin Zhiying, arrived one after another, and the media cameras didn't stop shooting for a second.

Huang Xiaoming has just finished filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and has already filmed "New Shanghai Bund". He is currently preparing for Huayi Brothers' big film "The Banquet". He can be said to be the most popular male actor at present.

His arrival also garnered significant media attention.

"Sisi, it's your dad on the phone."

Liu Xiaoli answered a phone call and then handed it to Liu Yifei.

Zhao Yanxi and the others voluntarily withdrew, leaving Liu Yifei with private space.

The group returned to the hall, and Zhu Yawen went to Wang Jinghua's side on her own initiative, followed by Zhou Yang and Jiang Yan.

Zhao Yanxi then realized that Wang Jinghua truly lived up to her reputation as the top agent in mainland China; it seemed that she had signed several promising talents from the 02 star class of the Beijing Film Academy!

If he remembered correctly, Tang Yan, one of the 85 actresses from the Central Academy of Drama, was also signed with Orange Sky Entertainment, which meant she was essentially signed by Wang Jinghua.

That's truly impeccable taste.

Zhao Yanxi simply went to find Huang Xiaoming and Zhang Jizhong, and some of the main creative teams from "Tianlong" and "Shenzui" were there.

"Director Zhang, Director Yu, Brother Xiaoming, President Wang..."

Zhao Yanxi greeted everyone one by one; this was also his first time meeting with Xiao Wang, the young manager of Huayi.

"Director Zhao."

Wang Zhonglei greeted her politely, showing no sign of looking down on Zhao Yanxi because of her current lack of fame.

You can call someone who has reached this position bad, but you can't call them stupid.

The scene of a domineering CEO being met with contempt and ridicule, and then being slapped in the face, usually only exists in novels.

......

Not long after, Chen Jinfei greeted the group of people with a smile as they entered.

"It's a leader in the cultural department..." Wang Zhonglei said softly.

Zhao Yanxi knew that this was Liu Yifei's biological father's way of showing his love and offering some support to his daughter.

There were so many people in the hall, and they all saw Chen Jinfei and his group, but no one went up to chat with them. Instead, they saw Liu's mother and the others laughing and chatting.

A little while later, Liu Yifei also walked over, calling out to uncles and elders.

The group left in a hurry after a short stay, probably because it was inconvenient.

Just showing your face is enough!

The most outrageous rumor Zhao Yanxi had ever heard in her past life was that Liu Yifei was being kept by Chen Jinfei and was being sexually exploited by someone.

Given these people, how many people in the industry would dare to sexually harass Liu Yifei?

Not to mention the Liu family; how could they not have some connections and background to be able to form a marriage alliance with the An family?!

The limit that insiders can probably do is like Huayi and Tangren, revealing some nonsensical dirt behind people's backs or banning them.

Business competition is fine, but do you dare try the unspoken rules of business?!

. . . . . .

As the lights came on and the guests took their seats, the grand banquet officially began.

As the absolute star, Liu Yifei made a grand entrance. Her princess-style gown trailed on the floor, and the crystal crown on her head shimmered under the lights, making her youthful face even more radiant.

Fang Yi's appearance immediately amazed everyone present.

Godfather Chen Jinfei and Liu's mother accompanied him on stage to deliver speeches.

The deeper meaning behind this birthday party was self-evident – ​​to pave the way for Liu Yifei's brilliant future and to earnestly request the industry veterans present to provide her with more support in the future.

Soon, Sony Music executives were invited to the stage to solemnly announce that the company had reached a music collaboration with Liu Yifei, and her first solo album was being meticulously crafted!

The host was also well-prepared; when Liu Yifei thanked the crews of several TV dramas, he was able to accurately name who was present in each crew.

Two of the male leads from the four TV series were present: Lin Zhiying from "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and Huang Xiaoming from "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

The producer and director are Zhang Dahuzi and Yu Min, who work alongside Zhao Yanxi.

"Now that Yang Guo has arrived, we don't need to wait another sixteen years."

"Oh, and our Zhen Zhibing too. The guests over there should keep a close eye on them, lest they start fighting over Little Dragon Girl!"

The host's joke made many people in the audience laugh and also provided a topic for promoting the unreleased TV series.

After discussing "The Return of the Condor Heroes," let's move on to "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils."

Lin Zhiying was invited to the stage to sing "The Rainy Season When I Was Seventeen" with Wang Yuyan, a nostalgic moment for the Little Whirlwind.

After Lin Zhiying came down, Liu Yifei performed several talents on her own, winning praise from everyone.

As the banquet began, some people started to wander around the tables, socializing and chatting; others chatted lively in small groups.

This is also one of the main reasons why everyone is here today – although it is a stage set up for Liu Yifei, everyone else also wants to use this platform to expand their social circle.

Only a few people remained at Zhao Yanxi's table. Apart from Zhu Yawen, Luo Jin, Zhou Yang, and Jiang Yan, who had gone with their respective bosses to exchange pleasantries, Shu Chang, Jiang Xin, and others were still sitting there.

Shu Chang is like him, count as half a salted fish;

Jiang Xin didn't know anyone, and her agency wasn't even on the invitation list.

The three of them then relaxed and enjoyed their meal together.

I must say, I don't know if the chef at the State Guesthouse is a master of state banquets, but his skills are truly impeccable.

Especially for Zhao Yanxi, who had been eating white food for more than twenty days abroad, even dragon liver and phoenix marrow couldn't compare!

......

After Liu Yifei finished walking around, she changed out of her heavy dress, put on a simple white T-shirt, and sat down next to Zhao Yanxi.

On Zhao Yanxi's other side were Shu Chang and Jiang Xin, who looked at Liu Yifei with some confusion, as if to say, "Girl, what's the meaning of not sitting next to us?"

However, the oblivious Liu Yifei clearly didn't receive their signal and was already munching on a spring roll like a hamster, her cheeks bulging.

"I'm so tired~"

"Eat more if you're tired."

Zhao Yanxi moved a few side dishes closer to Liu Yifei and added some juice to her cup.

"Yan Xi is still the best!"

Liu Yifei's chubby cheeks and bright eyes softened Zhao Yanxi's heart.

"Sister, everyone has been serving you today, why are you tired?"

Shu Chang said irritably. She had figured it out. Zhao Yanxi didn't seem like a scumbag at all. It was clearly that stinky Qianqian wanted to steal from her and refused to introduce her to someone else!

They were supposed to be best friends, but their true colors are revealed in front of men!