HuaYu: The most muscular director in history!

11 month 4 day.

Sony China BJ Office.

In front of the recording studio, Chen Yaochuan stood with his hands on his hips and gestured towards Xiang Nan inside. The latter took off his headphones and walked out in two steps.

"What's wrong, Brother Chen?"

"Let's talk. Let's go to my office."

"it is good."

The two moved to Chen Yaochuan's cramped office.

Chen Yaochuan poured coffee for Xiang Nan, and the two leaned back on the sofa and began to talk about the album.

"The current publicity and distribution progress is not very good in Hong Kong, but it is better in Taiwan."

"Um."

Xiang Nan nodded; he also had a premonition in his heart.

If I had known, I would have played some Cantonese songs first.

Although artists from Hong Kong have a certain arrogance, their fans are quite nice. Guangdong is also a super province for entertainment, so please include more Cantonese songs in your next album.

"You know what I mean by 'what are your plans next'."

Chen Yaochuan picked up his coffee and crossed his legs.

Xiang Nan lowered his head and pondered.

Sony canceled the promotional budget, so the 200,000 yuan will have to be paid out of pocket. And this money won't be distributed all at once; things like autograph sessions will have to wait until after the album is released.

"Brother Chen."

"Um?"

Xiang Nan twirled his fingers, his voice unconsciously lowering.

"Brother Chen, could you lend me some?"

"You want to borrow money from me?"

Chen Yaochuan's eyebrows twitched up and down, his expression quite strange.

"Brother Chen, no money?"

"Do you think Sony's top management is short of money?"

"That is..."

Chen Yaochuan lowered his eyelids and let out a long sigh.

She turned to look at Xiang Nan, her eyes showing reluctance.

Since he took over, this young man has been honest, quiet, and his talent is beyond doubt.

His talent, however, aroused jealousy, and the higher-ups were eager to bring him in.

It's not uncommon for artists to only sign record deals, but they usually negotiate with the company after they've already achieved success.

You newbie...

"To be frank, Sony has restricted me and President Cui. Everyone from the company's top executives to the production staff has been notified."

Xiang Nan's eyelids twitched, and he instantly understood the trickery involved.

"Um……"

He picked up his coffee and took a sip, his expression remaining neither humble nor arrogant.

"What were you thinking? Your previous signing fee...?"

"The signing fee was used to buy a house."

"Oh, this..."

Chen Yaochuan was both amused and exasperated, thinking to himself, "You're only 18, and you're already starting to prepare for your wedding?"

"Don't worry, Brother Chen, I have a plan. Thank you for your help these past few days."

"What's your idea?"

Xiang Nan looked up at the dark clouds pressing down outside the French windows, but said nothing.

……

"Borrow money?"

Peach Blossom Island: The Legend of the Condor Heroes Film and Television City.

During a break, Yifei curled up in her special actor's chair, holding a phone, but with the volume turned down to the lowest setting.

"Yes, I need to borrow money. I'm short of money for the promotion of my album."

Yifei pouted her rosy lips, her phoenix eyes scanning left and right warily, then she brought the phone to her mouth and asked in a fake voice:

"How much do you need to borrow?"

"Uh, aren't you going to even consider it?"

On the phone, Xiang Nan's sexy voice sounded very puzzled, while Yi Fei giggled and shook her head from side to side.

"Why should I hesitate? Big blockhead, you're in trouble. As your old classmate, it's only right that I lend a hand!"

"We're already old classmates even though we haven't even sat in the same classroom yet."

"No, no, no, you're a blockhead, not an old classmate."

"hehe……"

On a sofa in a rented room in Jimenli Community.

Xiang Nan shook his head and smiled, offering no objection to the nickname.

What you call a nickname now might become a term of endearment in the future!

A relationship without ups and downs, as bland as still water, is the biggest crack in a relationship.

How much do you want to borrow?

The sweet, childlike voice on the phone sounded excited. Could it be that Yifei is very rich?

"One hundred thousand."

"..."

There was a long silence on the phone.

Xiang Nan's eyelids twitched.

You were just making grand promises, surely you won't actually deliver?

Or is the money managed by Liu's mother?

"Yes, yes, that's fine..."

"On November 15th, our film crew will be moving to Xianju Scenic Area in Zhejiang. We'll have three days off then, so I'll come back to record a song and give you the money while I'm at it."

Speaking of this, Xiang Nan thought of the music video incident.

"What about the music video you promised me?"

How long will it take you to record?

"November 25th."

There was silence on the phone again.

Just when Xiang Nan thought the other party had hung up, Yi Fei's voice rang out again.

"Sure, but only for ten days, in December... I'll find time to come back."

"Ten days?"

Xiang Nan opened his mouth, but some words remained unspoken.

"Alright, it's agreed then."

"Mmm-hmm!"

Ten days is definitely not enough time; even at the fastest pace, we can only record three songs.

However, he also had to consider Yifei's situation. Although he didn't know how long it would take for the filming of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" to wrap up, it definitely wouldn't wrap up before New Year's Day!

After a pause, Xiang Nan took out his phone and sent a text message to Chen Yaochuan.

[Xiang Nan: For music videos, six songs will suffice.]

"Beep beep beep..."

[Chen Yaocuan: It's good that you've come to your senses. We can re-record after your album becomes a huge hit. I'll have the production department find some material for the other songs.]

The cost of recording the music video was Sony's responsibility, as it was written into the contract. In effect, Xiang Nan saved Sony money.

"Beep beep beep..."

The phone rang again.

[Chen Yaocuan: Oh right, don't forget the radio show tonight, 7 PM. Be there early!]

"Radio station..."

"Sigh, let's talk about it tonight!"

7 PM.

As night slowly fell, neon lights illuminated the city, and Beijing in 02 was already showing signs of becoming a major metropolis.

But the prosperity belongs to the upper class; for ordinary people, life remains a struggle.

Xiao Li is a taxi driver.

For commuters, the evening rush hour is the last hurdle to getting home and resting, but for him, it's the day he reaps the rewards of his day.

Hello, where are you going?

"Tongsheng Industrial Park".

A tired voice sounded, and Xiao Li glanced in the rearview mirror. A middle-aged man with long hair got into the back seat.

"Tongsheng Industrial Park isn't close at all, so why did you come all the way to work in Fengtai?"

"Um……"

The middle-aged man behind the car spoke in a lazy tone.

"Isn't it because they can't afford a house?"

"..."

Without saying anything more, Xiao Li stepped on the gas and merged the car into the neon-lit traffic.

"Hello listeners, this is BJ Music Radio. Welcome to FM97.4's 'China Song Chart' channel. I'm Wu Zhoutong."

"I am Han Li!"

"Latest hottest Chinese songs, let's listen together—"

"I heard some great music!"

"Han Li, today's guest is a legend!"

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

Xiao Li frowned and raised his hand to turn off the radio, but a customer behind him suddenly called out to him.

"etc!"

"What's wrong?"

"I know Xiang Nan, this radio station."

Xiao Li frowned even more deeply.

You know him? The host just said this guy debuted in Japan, how do you know him?

Perhaps sensing the driver's confusion, the long-haired man offered an explanation.

"I draw comics, so I have to keep up with the developments in the Japanese and domestic comics industries."

"oh!"

Xiao Li didn't say anything more. As a taxi driver, he had seen all kinds of people.

"Now, let's welcome Xiang Nan to perform the original version of the song for us. Um, what's the name of the song?"

Xiang Nan's sexy voice came through the radio.

"I want to dedicate this name to all men in the world, regardless of their age or seniority."

"However..." Xiang Nan changed the subject.

"However, I won't say the name yet. After I finish singing, I'll ask the host to guess it."

"Sure, no problem."

The two people chatting on the radio stopped, and then a faint guitar sound began to play.

As soon as the intro started, the two people in the car were immediately impressed!