Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 205 A Generation of Singing Queen

Since the completion of filming for "The Return of the Condor Heroes", Sony has been like a wound-up toy, frequently extending olive branches to An Xiaoqian.

Every so often, Sony would extend a very sincere invitation.

They meticulously described the bright future after signing the contract, their words brimming with an unwavering enthusiasm.

Time and again, he tirelessly and earnestly expressed his strong desire to sign An Xiaoqian to Sony headquarters.

However, due to An Xiaoqian's involvement in the filming of "Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern Times: Illuminating China" midway through, the project was delayed.

During that period, she studied the script under the scorching lights every day and repeatedly honed her acting skills with veteran actors of all levels.

Early in the morning, before the first rays of sunlight had fully illuminated the set, she was already sitting in front of the makeup table, with Hu Xiaobei meticulously applying her makeup, while she focused intently on rehearsing her lines in her mind.

While the other staff members were finishing their work, she was still studying every movement and every glance under Hu Xiaobei's guidance, striving to do her best.

With such a tight shooting schedule, Sony's invitation had to be put on hold for the time being.

Two days ago, Sony executives contacted An Xiaoqian and her mother again, and they directly brought up the signing of the contract again, extending a final invitation.

An Xiaoqian happened to be free at this time, and she was too embarrassed to refuse again.

So she and her mother went to Sony to learn more about the conditions they had proposed.

The next day, An Xiaoqian and her daughter discussed the matter with Hu Xiaobei in their living room.

Liu Xiaoli sat on a single sofa to the side, leaning slightly forward with her hands folded on her knees, listening intently to her daughter and Hu Xiaobei's conversation, occasionally adding a word or two, her eyes full of concern.

An Xiaoqian was initially in high spirits, her face beaming with a bright smile and her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

She vividly described to Hu Xiaobei the various benefits of signing with Sony headquarters, as well as some tempting conditions offered by them: "Xiaobei, Sony headquarters has promised me a lot of resources."

After I sign the contract, they will tailor-make an album for me, inviting top music producers to work on it. Every song will be unique and a masterpiece that perfectly matches my style.

Then we'll hold concerts all over the country. We'll hold one in Beijing, one in Shanghai, one in Guangzhou, and we definitely have to hold one in Wuhan.

Oh, and they also said they could hold a concert at the Tokyo Dome.

The stage over there will be better set up, with a lift platform, special effects fireworks, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment.

Hmph! Just think about it.

When I stand in the center of the stage, with the spotlight shining on me and the audience's cheers deafening, I can hear my fans calling my name.

Hehe, I am An Xiaoqian! Who knows, I might just become a legendary singer!

The way he looked was as if he could already see himself shining brightly on the stage. He leaned forward slightly, raised his clenched fist, and imagined himself singing passionately on stage and waving to the audience.

Liu Xiaoli looked up at her daughter's smug little face, a faint smile appearing on her lips, her eyes full of doting affection. She thought to herself: This child always has such a passionate vision for the future; it seems she really enjoys singing.

As An Xiaoqian spoke, she gestured animatedly, her face radiating confidence. She leaned forward slightly, her hands moving excitedly as if the stage were right in front of her.

Meanwhile, he was looking at Hu Xiaobei with a smug expression, as if waiting for him to exclaim in amazement.

Hu Xiaobei had previously heard that Sony wanted to sign An Xiaoqian. An Xiaoqian and her mother had also told him about it, and he had even suggested that they postpone it.

However, at that time, Hu Xiaobei was filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and didn't want her to be distracted by singing.

Furthermore, in his memory, none of the songs on An Xiaoqian's album were good.

The title track is even a curry-flavored Indian song, clearly a stock song dug out of the music library, which is far from what she claimed to be tailor-made.

Hearing An Xiaoqian mention it again, Hu Xiaobei frowned slightly, a thoughtful glint flashing in his deep eyes.

He didn't answer immediately, but instead tilted his head slightly and listened quietly, falling into a brief moment of contemplation. In the original timeline, An Xiaoqian would officially sign with Sony Music's Little Days headquarters in mid-June.

Sony will also hold a signing ceremony for her and her 18th birthday celebration on August 17.

However, these things happened largely because of all the messy rumors and slander.

In light of this, Hu Xiaobei still wanted to hear An Xiaoqian's own opinions and thoughts, to see if she liked them, before making any comments.

However, when An Xiaoqian mentioned that signing a contract with Sony headquarters would require her to go to Xiao Rizi to study for six months, Hu Xiaobei still slightly raised his hand to interrupt her.

He frowned slightly, a hint of worry on his face, his tone gentle yet serious: "Qianqian, it's quite troublesome for you and your aunt to go on a private life together."

The environment there is different from that in China, and there will be language barriers, so life there will definitely not be as convenient as it is in China. You really need to think this through carefully.

Upon hearing this, An Xiaoqian's excited smile instantly froze on her face, gradually fading away, and a hint of confusion and helplessness flashed in her eyes.

She was slightly taken aback, as if something had struck her heart, and her body unconsciously leaned back.

At that moment, the scene of getting lost on Xiao Rizi Street, surrounded by languages ​​she couldn't understand, and not being able to find a restaurant that suited her taste uncontrollably appeared in her mind.

More importantly, because she had been spending so much time with Hu Xiaobei, she subconsciously overlooked one crucial point—it was she who signed the contract, not Hu Xiaobei.

Hu Xiaobei has her own life, and the only person who can accompany her through her daily life is her mother.

If she really does sign a contract with Sony headquarters and goes to live a quiet life there, then she'll have a full six months...

Thinking of this, An Xiaoqian's mood instantly plummeted, her originally straight back hunched slightly, and her shoulders drooped.

Even a legendary diva isn't as appealing anymore!
She lowered her head slightly, her hands unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, her fingers fidgeting nervously, and her tone became timid and hesitant.

"Hmm... Actually, I don't really want to go to Xiao Rizi. Staying in China is fine. There are so many familiar people and things here, and I'm reluctant to leave."

Liu Xiaoli slowly turned her gaze to her daughter, carefully observing her expression, her gaze seemingly trying to penetrate into her daughter's heart.

Images of her daughter's impulsive decisions from the past kept flashing through her mind. The impulsiveness and confusion she felt during each choice made her feel both helpless and heartbroken.

Now, faced with this crucial decision concerning their future development, the daughter is once again showing signs of wavering.

Liu Xiaoli knew that this was a crucial turning point in her daughter's life. Although she was full of worries, she also understood that she could only watch over her daughter silently and offer her support.

She sighed silently in her heart, her eyes filled with worry and concern for her daughter's uncertain future.

Regardless of the outcome, she is prepared to be her daughter's strongest support, no matter what choice she ultimately makes.

Liu Xiaoli took a deep breath, trying to calm her complicated emotions, only to realize that her hand, which was originally about to pick up the teacup, had unconsciously stopped in mid-air.

Then, she slowly lowered her hand that was hanging in mid-air and subconsciously straightened the hem of her clothes, but quickly realized that the action was meaningless, so she put her hands back on her lap.

After a moment, a look of understanding flashed in her eyes, and she thought to herself: Is this silly girl going to try to be like the Monkey King again?

Perhaps sensing the stark contrast in her attitude, An Xiaoqian looked up in a fluster, a hint of unease in her eyes.

Then, as if eager to explain something, she spoke faster, but stammered, "I... I really didn't think it through just now. Going to Xiao Rizi requires learning Japanese, which is too difficult and troublesome. I definitely won't be able to learn it well."

Besides, I've been to Xiao Rizi before, and the food there didn't suit my taste at all. It wasn't good at all, and there's nowhere near as much delicious food as in China.

Therefore, I think it's better to stay in China.

After saying that, she secretly glanced at Hu Xiaobei, her eyes filled with an unknown expectation, as if waiting for his response.

(End of this chapter)