1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 262: Zhai Yuan is about to become a poor man

"The lyrics are like the bright moon shining through the pines, the music is like a clear spring flowing over the rocks. This poem, 'Blue and White Porcelain,' written by Mr. Zhai Yuan for his beloved disciple, is poetic and picturesque in its artistic conception, the scenes are seamlessly constructed, and the fusion of movement and stillness between the lyrics and the music makes one feel as if stepping into an elegant landscape painting..."

In the Kowloon Tong Garden Villa.

Deng Leling was holding a newspaper and reading the words on it. She glanced at Zhai Yuan and asked, "Is your beloved disciple the girl named Zhou whom I met in the hospital before?"

Zhai Yuan rested his head on Nishixie Michiko's thigh, motioned for her to peel a grape and feed it to him, and said lazily: "The one in the hospital is called Zhou Haimei, my cousin. This Zhou Huimin is a new person signed by my company."

Deng Leling said sourly, "Eighteen years old is the prime of life. Mr. Zhai really knows how to enjoy himself. And you haven't even written a song for me."

“Okay, write it now!”

Zhai Yuan pulled her to his side with a smile and started singing: "There is a girl who made my penis grow bigger..."

Deng Leling pinched his waist with a mixture of anger and laughter, and sighed softly, "What girl? I'm already an old woman in my thirties."

He said it in a very magnanimous way, but after he finished speaking he glanced sideways to see Zhai Yuan's facial expression and reaction.

Is Mr. Zhai the kind of ignorant youngster?
Upon hearing this, she immediately expressed her opinion, saying in a serious tone: "Sister Ling, I actually think the crow's feet at the corners of your eyes are very feminine, and those little cucumbers can't compare to them at all."

Deng Leling took a deep breath and said, "When did you become blind? How can there be wrinkles on my face?"

"There's none?"

Zhai Yuan was startled, and carefully looked at her face a few times. It seemed that there were indeed no fine lines. He coughed awkwardly and said, "Isn't it only a matter of time?"

Deng Leling punched Zhai Yuan twice with a dark face. She suddenly became anxious about her appearance and rushed into the bathroom barefoot to look in the mirror.

Zhai Yuan covered his abdomen where he had been attacked and muttered, "I got angry out of shame."

Michiko put a peeled grape into Zhai Yuan's mouth and couldn't help laughing. "Sister Ling heard that eating sugar will make you age, so now she doesn't even touch desserts. She even asked me to call a Japanese beautician to ask for her beauty secrets. She's very afraid of this, so don't mention it again in the future."

Zhai Yuan thought to herself that you two are now a team, and you are indeed good sisters who understand each other.

He lay on Michiko's lap and said loudly: "Everyone will grow old, but Wang Ba is not afraid of aging. I don't see her asking Wang Ba for the secret!"

Deng Leling's gnashing teeth echoed from the bathroom: "It's better than some twenty-year-olds who complain about back pain all day long. They're not afraid of aging their faces, but they're afraid of aging their kidneys!"

Zhai Yuan's breath was choked.

This woman knows how to attack a man.

"Humph, I'm too lazy to argue with you!"

Zhai Yuan magnanimously stopped bickering with Deng Leling and pulled the newspaper over to read the article praising him to calm himself down.

"Blue and White Porcelain" did not receive much publicity this time. The lyrics and music of the song are here, so even if music critics were paid to smear the song, it would be difficult for them to find an angle to do so.

The almost invincible interlude of "The sky is blue and waiting for the rain, and I am waiting for you" in section C is so catchy. Fang Wenshan, a first-line lyricist, has performed at a super first-line level, which is two hundred levels higher than those later Chinese-style lyrics with piled-up words like "sorrow, resentment, sorrow, the world is for the public and I am the mother, the Overlord has put away his sword, and Farewell Concubine has also gone far away."

The only point that can be criticized is Zhou Huimin's singing skills, but at most it can be described as "average". The Chinese style pentatonic scale melody does not have so many fancy techniques.

This is not a competition for The Voice of China, so everyone, whether human or dog, can sing a few high notes to show off their skills.

"Does Michiko know music? I have quite a few accompaniments that are actually very suitable for filling in your Japanese lyrics."

Zhai Yuan suddenly asked the Oriental witch a question.

The Hong Kong music scene later adapted a lot of Japanese pop music. Zhai Yuan felt that since they had already stolen it, they might as well do it thoroughly and then sell it out.

Nishixie Michiko was stunned for a moment, shook her head blankly, and then said, "But I can help Brother Yuan contact the lyricist over there."

Zhai Yuan said, "Forget it, let's talk about it when we have a chance."

Michiko hummed obediently and asked curiously, "I don't know much about Chinese culture. What does blue and white porcelain mean?"

Zhai Yuan casually said, "Ru kiln."

Michiko was slightly stunned, and then she winked at Zhai Yuanfei, put her hands on her chest and trembled a few times before asking, "Can you teach me now?"

Zhai Yuan fell silent for a moment.

After spending two minutes explaining to Michiko what a genuine Ru kiln is, the Oriental beauty blushed when she thought of her actions just now.

Zhai Yuan comforted her and said, "It's okay. Your understanding is also a traditional culture of the East."

Michiko bit it with a roar.

Play with her on the sofa for a while.

Zhai Yuan turned defense into offense and hugged Michiko in his arms, and in just a few moves he made her breathless.

But I was thinking:

After the CD is ready, we can make the MV.

After the song "Blue and White Porcelain" was released, more than one person asked me in the past two days whether I was interested in entering the record industry.

Even several out-of-date singers contacted Shi Nansheng, hoping to get investment from Zhai Yuan through her and jointly open a record company.

However, all of them were rejected by Zhai Yuan.

The first is limited energy.

A single record must have at least two songs, and an album must have at least six songs. Where can I copy so many songs for you?

Another issue is limited funds.

Zhai Yuan came to Kowloon Tong today specifically to talk to Michiko about this matter.

He hugged the Oriental beauty, rubbing her abdominal muscles with his fingertips and said, "When you have time, call your eldest brother Xixie Yannan. I've been spending a lot of money lately, so I won't be transferring money to the Oriental account for the next few months. If the Fulong Gang is willing to continue to help, I'll pay the bills for their labor first. If they're not willing to help, I'll ask Xixie Yannan and the others to stay quiet for the time being."

Zhai Yuan's expenses this year are too high.

The 7 square meter land in Yuen Long was said to have been obtained through fraud, but in fact it cost million Hong Kong dollars.

When the construction started, there were places to spend money everywhere, including building a factory and purchasing new machines.

The rent for the theater to Zhao Yifu is about to be paid.

Funding for the two societies, Xiangjiang Xinji and Dongyang Fulongbang.

There are also ten new dramas planned for this year, including "Mr. Vampire", "Across the World" and "Once Upon a Time in China", waiting to start filming...

In comparison, the revenue is somewhat worse.

The copy of "The Invisible Woman" has not yet been sent to Hong Kong, and "God of Gamblers 2" still has a few scenes to be completed. The three Category III films will have to wait until at least May.

From the beginning of 1024 to now, no of its own films have been released, and it has only earned a share of the profits from theater chains.

The revenue from the Natural Selection gambling ship alone is gradually unable to sustain Zhai Yuan's current spending speed.

Nishixie Michiko leaned against him and hummed, "I'll call him tonight. Last time, my eldest brother said that the modeling company over there has opened. I think they should be able to be self-sufficient first."

Zhai Yuan smiled and said, "You're so good!" Then he sighed, "I'm going to be a poor ghost~"

Deng Leling came out of the bathroom, glanced at the two people on the sofa, and said to Zhai Yuan with a cold face: "I am scared to live alone in such a big house at night, and you are unwilling to come to accompany me, so just help me sell it, and I will move in with Michiko."

"Stop it!" Zhai Yuan said with a smile, "No matter how poor I am, I can still squeeze out millions. How much is your shabby house worth?"

Deng Leling rolled her eyes at him. "I didn't say I was going to give it to you. You're being sentimental! Can I spend the money myself?" Zhai Yuan said, "Okay, but we'll talk about it in October. If I can't hold on by October, you'll sell your property and run away with me to the mainland. I have more than a dozen properties in Yanjing, and I'll be working there as a rent collector."

Deng Leling became nervous when she heard him speak so seriously: "You owe a lot of money?"

Zhai Yuan grinned and said, "I'm not in debt yet, but soon my net worth will be negative. Are you afraid of a poor guy with billions of negative assets?"

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"Sister Nan, please put aside the opening of a record company and help me make a proof of the company's assets."

Zhai Yuan returned to Jiuyi Entertainment and first assigned a job to Shi Nansheng.

Then he instructed: "After it is done, give it directly to Shen Wei and have him take it to the notary office for stamping."

Shi Nansheng didn't understand why and asked: "Why?"

"I'm short on money lately, so I'm planning to go to the bank to borrow some money."

Zhai Yuan said with a smile, and seeing Shi Nansheng's surprised look, he added: "Don't worry, it won't affect the normal operation of the company. Everyone should continue to work."

Shi Nansheng hesitated for a moment, but did not move. He persuaded, "Mr. Zhai, The Invisible Woman and God of Gamblers 2 will be released soon. Why don't you wait? If the news of you mortgaging your company's loan gets out, I'm afraid it will affect the business of 1024 Cinema."

Her concern is not without reason. Although 1024 is not a listed company, it adopts a membership system and currently has over members.

Once the news gets out, card members will definitely worry that the theater is not managing well and will go bankrupt, and it will be difficult to resolve the situation.

Zhai Yuan calmly consoled him, "Don't worry, I will make up the difference by October at the latest. Everything is as usual, OK?"

Shi Nansheng responded with a conflicted expression, and walked out of the office, looking back every few steps.

After leaving, he resumed his previous vigorous and decisive style, not allowing other people in the company to ask any more questions. He prepared the financial reports of Jiuyi Entertainment and 1024 for the past year and sent them directly to Shen Wei's office.

In the Ministry of Law.

Shen Wei looked at the documents on the table and asked in surprise, "Is this what Mr. Zhai meant?"

Shi Nansheng said that was correct, and then frowned and said to Shen Wei: "Please help me persuade the boss. I'm afraid this will affect the company's business."

"Of course, Miss Shi, don't worry."

Shen Wei nodded repeatedly, and after sending Shi Nansheng out, he went straight to Zhai Yuan with the documents on the table.

Upon entering the room and seeing Zhai Yuan, who was guiding Zhou Huimin in her creative work, Old Shen said without a word, "Mr. Zhai, Miss Shi asked me to go to the notary office."

Zhai Yuan looked up at him and said, "Well, go quickly and come back soon. I'm waiting for the money."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wei turned and left.

When I passed by Shi Nansheng's office, I saw that she was still absent-minded inside.

Shen Wei scoffed inwardly: Woman! You're so frightened by such a trivial matter. How many years have I been with Mr. Zhai? Seeing him so calmly flirting with women, I know there's nothing wrong!

in the office.

Zhai Yuan was holding Zhou Huimin and telling the story he had not finished last time.

"When a person turns into a zombie, their entire body becomes stiff and invulnerable to weapons. Actually, Master, I sometimes turn into a zombie, but only one part of my body can be transformed. I'll show you tonight at the hotel..."

bang bang bang!
There was a banging on the door.

Zhai Yuan frowned and thought to himself, who is so rude?

I'm not bankrupt yet and you dare to come and smash my door? This is a rebellion!
Zhou Huimin tugged at her collar and stretched out her long legs to open the door.

Ye Yuqing rushed in aggressively, puffed out her chest and snorted at her, and then said coquettishly to Zhai Yuan: "Idol, I want your song "Blue and White Porcelain"."

Zhou Huimin's expression changed slightly and she lowered her head silently.

Zhai Yuan waved at Ye Yuqing and said, "You've come just in time. I have something important to discuss with you. Invite your boss to have dinner with you tonight."

Ye Yuqing glanced at Zhou Huimin with pride and said in a sweet voice, "I'm meeting my parents so soon~ Then I must dress up nicely tonight~"

Zhou Huimin's eyes turned red with grievance. She said, "I'll go out and do something first," and ran out of the office in small steps.

When Zhai Yuan saw this scene, he thought that he would have to work hard to coax her again later, which was a sin.

He glared at Ye Yuqing angrily: "Everyone was driven away by you, are you satisfied?"

Ye Yuqing laughed and locked the door. She came to Zhai Yuan's desk, stuck her butt out, bit her fingers and acted sexy: "Then punish me."

Zhai Yuan was so angry that he laughed and slapped her: "Huimin comes from a poor family and has always had a little inferiority complex. Don't bully her."

Ye Yuqing said dissatisfiedly: "Then ask her to give me "Blue and White Porcelain"!"

Zhai Yuan thought for a moment and said, "How about I write another one for you?"

Ye Yuqing said: "No, I want 'Blue and White Porcelain'."

Zhai Yuan said: "I've written a Cantonese version for you. If you sing both versions, won't the world be at peace?"

Without waiting for her to object, he picked up the pen and quickly wrote a string of lyrics.

"The sky is blue and matches the clouds, following the moon on the sea, the lights illuminate my beloved, it turns out you are walking alone, looking at the thousands of lanterns in the jade buildings, turning around to see you still waiting here..."

Ye Yuqing asked in surprise: "So fast?"

"What are you talking about! When I'm slow, you complain."

Zhai Yuan hugged her and said seriously, "Actually, I prepared two versions from the beginning. I know your Mandarin is not good, so this one is a surprise specially for you. It's more thoughtful than Huimin's. You come to tease me without even asking. Do you know what's wrong?"

When Ye Yuqing heard that this version was more attentive, she laughed out loud.

Zhai Yuan added, "Go out and apologize to Huimin later."

Ye Yuqing gave a perfunctory "oh" and stared at the lyrics, saying, "That's not right. Her version has a prelude, but mine goes straight to the chorus, so there are a lot of words missing."

Zhai Yuan said seriously, "This way it will be more popular, and it's tailor-made for you. You have to sing it beautifully. Do you know how to sing it beautifully? I'll teach you..."

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Ten p.m.

On the deck of the Natural Selection casino ship.

Ye Zhiming had someone move a table to the deck. On the table was a charcoal-fired copper pot, where he sliced and boiled fresh fish that had just been caught from the sea.

The food tastes delicious.

Zhai Yuan asked Ye Yuqing to walk around the boat while he chatted with Ye Zhiming alone.

Ye Zhiming asked with a smile: "Call my sister over, it seems that this matter is not small."

"I'm trying to play the emotional card, but I'm afraid you won't agree."

Zhai Yuan stretched his back and got straight to the point: "To be frank, I want to mortgage my shares in Natural Selection and exchange them for cash to invest. How long will it take?"

(End of this chapter)