Returning to Taiwan in 2000 as a patriotic artist

In the general manager's office of Eagle King Taiwan Office, sunlight streamed through the blinds and fell on the piano keys.

Gu Bei sat on the sofa writing the score for "Fairy Tale".

Thinking back to that tennis match a few days ago, he felt that Sister Yang's extraordinary life needed no explanation.

At the time, Ge Fuhong and Chai Zhiping both wanted to work with him.

Sister Yang casually retorted with, "We've slept together," effectively shutting them down.

The two were completely dumbfounded!

More importantly...

As she left, Sister Yang didn't forget to turn back and add insult to injury: "Two old women, trying to steal my man? Dream on!"

That's way too close, okay?

The sound of high heels clicking on the ground came from behind.

"Have you read the script for 'Meteor Garden'?" Yang Wanqing's voice had already reached Gu Bei's ears even before she arrived.

As soon as she walked in, she kicked off her high heels and stepped barefoot onto the carpet:

"If I don't like it, I'll refuse."

"I think we should invest in it." Gu Bei didn't even look up, but his tone was very confident: "Meteor Garden will definitely be a hit."

"Huh? You didn't get bribed by Sister Chai, did you?"

Yang Wanqing took a CD out of her bag and put it into the player.

The melody that started playing left Gu Bei completely bewildered.

Seeing his expression, Yang Wanqing found it amusing: "This is the title track of the album that Tingfeng is preparing to release on the 12th."

"Is it nice? The song is called 'Because of Love, I Love'."

"Hmm, not bad." Gu Bei snapped out of his reverie and nodded. "Selling 70 copies across Asia shouldn't be a problem."

In 2000, Nicholas Tse's album sales didn't even crack the top ten.

He's currently preparing to release his first album with Jay Chou, so there's no need to worry about it.

Yang Wanqing was somewhat surprised.

The company's sales forecast is also around 70.

Unexpectedly, Gu Bei guessed it right away.

"Let's talk about 'Meteor Garden'." She steered the conversation back to the topic.

"Right now, Hong Kong and Taiwan dramas mainly focus on rural themes, melodramas, and period dramas," Gu Bei pretended to analyze, but his mind was actually full of future data.

"The youth market... is completely ignored."

Yang Wanqing was stunned for a moment.

She felt that Gu Bei's words seemed to make some sense.

How big is this market?

Gu Bei turned on the computer on the table and went to the entertainment news section.

One news item stood out prominently: "Spicy Teacher" premiere ratings surpass 6%.

Seeing that Sister Yang frowned, he explained, "Japanese dramas include 'Tokyo Love Story' and 'Long Vacation'."

"Korean dramas include 'Star in My Heart' and 'Model'."

"The Hong Kong and Taiwan drama 'Spicy Teacher' is adapted from the Japanese manga 'Great Teacher Onizuka', and it just premiered last night."

Gu Bei thought for a moment, then added:

"Sister Chai's 'Meteor Garden' is adapted from the Japanese manga 'Hana Yori Dango', and it already had a considerable audience."

"Okay, I'll invest." Yang Wanqing made the decision immediately: "Invest 400 million New Taiwan Dollars to test the waters, and have Sister Chai help you promote it while we're at it."

She walked up to Gu Bei and looked down at him.

"I've helped you so much, how are you going to thank me?"

Gu Bei hadn't had a chance to answer yet.

Yang Wanqing had already reached out and pressed him down on the sofa, pressing her entire body against him and staring into his eyes.

Both of them have been very busy lately and haven't exercised for several days.

Gu Bei took some money from Sister Yang and hired someone to build a website.

They also hired someone to renovate the studio, adding soundproofing and vibration damping.

Otherwise, practicing singing in the future will be no different from hitting a high note that could blow up a building.

As for Yang Wanqing...

Yesterday, the "Eagle King's Golden Age 2.0" compilation album was released, and Nicholas Tse's new album will also be released soon.

She was busy signing contracts with distributors.

When I arrived at the company this morning and saw Gu Bei, I couldn't hold back anymore.

Gu Bei raised his hand and looked at his watch. There was only half an hour left before the staff started work.

Is it really necessary to play this exciting game?

Okay... Sister Yang is probably hungry.

He reached out to pull open the dress.

Yang Wanqing suddenly dodged, pulled a fake police uniform from her bag, and casually tossed it to Gu Bei.

He then put on the female thief's blindfold, flipped his hands over, and the handcuffs clicked onto her wrists.

Immediately afterwards, her dress slipped silently off, like a cloud fading from her body.

Their breathing gradually became heavy, intertwined, and they could no longer distinguish one another.

I don't know how much time passed.

The sunlight streamed in through the window at an angle, and the temperature inside the room gradually rose.

Not far from the office, Zhou Huimin walked over with her head down, looking dejected.

The day before yesterday, she caught her boyfriend kissing another woman passionately in his car.

The next day, she packed her bags and flew directly to Taipei, wanting to confide in her best friend, Yang Wanqing.

She needs someone to hug her and tell her that everything will be alright.

As she approached the office, Zhou Huimin faintly heard some unusual sounds...

It was a desperate, tearful plea for mercy...

With a "whoosh".

Vivian Chow's face turned red from the base of her neck to the tips of her ears.

As if possessed, she secretly pushed open a crack in the door and peered inside curiously...

Their eyes met, and the air froze instantly.

……

How embarrassing...

A few minutes later, employees at the Eagle King Taiwan office began arriving at work.

Yang Wanqing, Gu Bei, and Zhou Huimin sat on the office sofa, behaving like obedient elementary school students being punished by their teacher for doing something wrong.

It's day!

Gu Bei was speechless.

Why did Vivian Chow suddenly come to Taipei?

Isn't this time framed in Canada?

"I wanted to give Wanqing a surprise..." Zhou Huimin blushed, feeling a little embarrassed.

The scene became even quieter.

There was no surprise, but there was definitely a shock.

The two of them had fun, but they had actually planned out the time.

Who knew that Vivian Chow would suddenly appear?

However, Gu Bei secretly swallowed.

I feel a little excited, what's going on?

Yang Wanqing and Gu Bei exchanged a glance.

To break the awkward silence, Yang Wanqing suddenly picked up the sheet music for "Fairy Tale" from the table, as if she had discovered a treasure.

"What is this?"

Sure enough, Vivian Chow's attention was instantly drawn to it.

"Is 'Fairy Tale' a new song from China?"

Although she had been retired for three years, Vivian Chow still had her singing skills from before; she glanced at the sheet music and started humming:

"I've forgotten how long it's been since I last heard from you."

Tell me your favorite story.

"I thought about it for a long time, and then I started to panic."

"Did I do something wrong again?"

You cried and told me that fairy tales are all lies.

As she sang, tears streamed down her face.

When she sang "I can't be your prince," she suddenly hugged Yang Wanqing and cried, her whole body trembling.

Yang Wanqing panicked a little.

How come you were fine just now, and suddenly you're crying your eyes out?

She asked worriedly, "Huimin, what happened?"

"Wanqing, my boyfriend is cheating on me!"

"Waaaaah~"

Okay, now she cried even louder.

Gu Bei gave Yang Wanqing a helpless look.

Yang Wanqing's eyes widened, as if to say: Then hurry up and think of a solution!

You know how to kick a ball.

Gu Bei was speechless. He really wanted to open "Doubi" (a Chinese online forum) and ask how to comfort a woman who had just broken up.

After hesitating for a while, he finally said, "Sister Zhou, I have a song that needs a music video made, could you help me out?"

It's better to let Jay Chou go after the crooked-back Xu Ruoxuan.

Why not ask the "Jade Girl Leader" to help out? Once the album is released, wouldn't the sales skyrocket?

As soon as Gu Bei finished speaking, Yang Wanqing opened her mouth wide, thinking she had misheard.

However......

The crying stopped abruptly.

Vivian Chow pulled out a tissue to wipe away her tears and nodded shyly, "Is it this song, 'Fairy Tale'?"

"I really like this song."

She felt a little guilty for having just stumbled upon their "good deed".

I'm going to lend a hand and pay the price for my recklessness.

"No, it's 'Lovely Woman'..."