The King of Soft Rice in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 496 Testing
In short, those years were quite difficult for the young girl. She eventually couldn't bear it anymore and temporarily left the entertainment industry to study at the Central Academy of Drama. Although she returned and, with her professional skills far surpassing those of the post-85 actresses, she managed to secure a place for herself, she never regained the popularity she once had.

From this perspective, it is the right decision for her to be accepted as a disciple by Yang Yuying and not participate in "Super Girl".

Based on her singing and acting skills after her comeback in her previous life, although they weren't top-notch, they were quite good, even outstanding, for that time.

However, on the other hand, it was precisely through those trials that Zhang Hanyun became the talented singer and actress she is today. If she hadn't gone... well, it's better that such a thing didn't happen than it did.

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Xu Jiuyang maintained a calm expression on the surface: "Is there something you need, Producer Yang?"

"Well, both Xixi and Mimi have sent me collaboration requests, saying they hope I can help them produce an album, and that Mr. Xu will write songs for them, so they want to ask about the specifics," Yang Yuying explained.

Xu Jiuyang couldn't help but yawn, rubbing his forehead in frustration. Although this was expected, he hadn't anticipated it would come so quickly.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated when Liu Qianqian and Da Mimi recorded "Exploring the Past," it would be easy for them to find out the details given their access to information. Besides, Xu Jiuyang didn't say that this matter had to be kept secret.

And then... his competitive spirit, especially towards Da Mimi. Although he got along very well with her, he still knew that beneath that carefree exterior lay a fiercely competitive personality.

After all, that's how she was in her past life.

What's more, he had previously patted her head on the head while laughing on the set of "Li Lei and Han Meimei" without saying a word—although she didn't know exactly what it meant, she was sure he was teasing her.

Therefore, she naturally wanted to release an album to prove herself.

As for Liu Qianqian, she was just enjoying the show. Since Yang Mi was releasing an album, she naturally wanted to release one too, since she had already sung for the TV series "Chinese Paladin".

Xu Jiuyang didn't really care. All he had to do was come up with the song ideas, write out the lyrics and sheet music, and leave the more detailed work to others.

Moreover, Liu Qianqian and Da Mimi have both grown in their singing abilities. While their singing skills may not be outstanding, they at least don't break the immersion in the story.

Unfortunately, some things are truly inseparable. Even though he has been reborn for ten years, as long as he associates Yang Mi with singing, he will hear the sound of offerings in his ears, followed by an uncontrollable shiver.

"There's no rush. Even if we were to make a music album for them, it would have to wait until at least the end of the year. I'll talk to them first. If they're Wenqi, you can just reply like this," Xu Jiuyang said after considering it carefully.

“Okay, Mr. Xu.” Yang Yuying nodded.

Xu Jiuyang was about to leave when his arm was pulled, and he saw that the other person's eyes were filled with tears.

"President Xu." She called out again, and although it sounded normal, there was an indescribable allure in her tone, which made Xu Jiuyang take a deep breath.

“I understand,” he grinned, then glanced at the still confused little girl standing behind Yang Yuying. “I’ll make the arrangements.”

Yang Yuying then lowered her eyelids, said nothing more, bowed slightly, and left with Zhang Hanyun.

When Xu Jiuyang arrived at the lounge, he called Yang Ying, who was on duty with him that day, and left the record company. But when he got into the Navigator, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Boss, is there anything I can help you with?" Yang Ying immediately stepped forward.

"No, sit down, we're about to leave." Xu Jiuyang rolled his eyes at her, then sighed.

So the girl sitting in the passenger seat leaned down.

Since that was the case, he could only turn off the engine and wait patiently, not daring to drive under these circumstances—of course, he could try if it were a private vehicle.

Fortunately, it didn't take too long. Although Yang Ying really liked to show off in front of him in a certain way, she also knew how to keep her distance.

"Is it good?" Xu Jiuyang couldn't help but ask when he saw her still smacking her lips.

"Delicious, delicious! Boss's is the best!" Yang Ying nodded vigorously.

"I must have been out of my mind to say that to her." He couldn't help but chuckle to himself. Despite Yang Ying's tendency to always seek attention, Angela had already smoothed things over for her; she'd agree with anything he said with a "yes, yes, yes." But then again, this had definitely made him feel much more relaxed.

Therefore... Xu Jiuyang can confirm one thing: Yang Yuying kept Zhang Hanyun by her side not just because she wanted to take on a disciple.

"It's not that serious..." he muttered, gesturing for his assistant to sit down and starting the engine.

Unfortunately, he had no say in such matters. Xu Jiuyang had already come to the same conclusion when he heard that Jiang Shan and Gai Lili were both pregnant.

They really went to any lengths to fight for Tang Sanzang's flesh. I wonder if Gao Yuanyuan and Fan Bingbing knew this, and what their feelings were.

However, their intuition told them that even if they didn't know, they were aware of it but didn't take it to heart.

Therefore, he naturally didn't take it to heart.

Some things are etched into our DNA. For example, when the object of our sowing doesn't need our care and the seeds we plant don't need our nurturing, our instincts will inevitably urge us to sow as many seeds as possible.

Moreover, according to Xu Jiuyang's estimation, it's not just them who are pregnant; at least the three beauties from Beijing Film Academy haven't asked Sister Zhiling to arrange time for them for some time now.

Moreover, after hearing that Tao Hong and Sun Li were pregnant, and that the news was somewhat different from what he remembered, he was hesitant to inquire about the exact timing or make any calculations.

Then I heard that He Qing and Zheng Shuang are also actively trying to conceive...

Of course, as mentioned above, as long as he's not allowed to keep a baby, getting pregnant is fine, but... master and apprentice?!

If you lower the bar, they won't come back!

"Don't overthink it. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on your part. Even if the probability is low, it's not impossible, right?" He could only tell himself this, and then focused all his energy on his career.

However, things are a bit complicated in his career. He had just finished discussing the album with Da Tian Tian when she called him a few days later and said, "Brother Yang, there's something I can't say, but be careful, it's related to Wanda."

Her voice was not only very low, but also full of worry; Xu Jiuyang could perfectly picture her worried expression in his mind.

"Is it related to Wanda? What, do they think that my asking you to reject that script was overstepping or crossing the line?" he asked half-jokingly.

"No, that's not it..." Da Tiantian said, sounding a little guilty. "Anyway, it's just that...they want to...want to get to know you...to chat or something..."

This hesitant stammering made Xu Jiuyang frown. After thinking for a few seconds, he tentatively asked, "Is it your family that wants them..."

He didn't finish speaking, and there was no reply from the other side, but often silence itself is an answer.

"Okay, I understand." He sighed.

"I'm sorry, Brother Yang," Da Tiantian said apologetically.

"Don't worry about it, it's just a test, I understand. Parents always have the same heart for their children," Xu Jiuyang said comfortingly.

However, the other side inexplicably became agitated: "That's not true!"

"Ah?" Xu Jiuyang was puzzled.

After a few seconds of silence, Da Tiantian whispered, "I was born in '88... I also have an older brother..."

Xu Jiuyang immediately understood, hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "No matter what, your mother chose to give birth to you."

(End of this chapter)