Huayu 1995

Chapter 305 There's a Grand Disciple Now (Seeking Monthly Tickets at the End of the Month)

"What are your plans after the college entrance exam? Is there absolutely no hope of getting into university?"

After hesitating for a moment, Su Chao decided to recruit Jay Chou.

Even if this guy's backside turns crooked in the future, at least it shouldn't be crooked now.

They deserve to be nurtured.

"I haven't been studying properly..."

Jay Chou's pride was completely shattered.

He can't even get into a university, what's there to be proud of?

"Are you interested in going to university in mainland China? I remember that there are preferential policies for students from your area to study in mainland China."

It's not just a preferential policy, it's an exceptionally good deal.

Students with Taiwanese household registration can choose to participate in the Joint Entrance Examination for Overseas Chinese Students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as the Joint Entrance Examination).

The joint entrance examination has significant advantages over the regular college entrance examination, including lower admission scores, higher admission rates to prestigious universities, and more flexible application methods.

The total score for the joint entrance examination is the same as that for the regular college entrance examination, but the admission score for the same university is usually 200-300 points lower.

In addition, the joint entrance examination questions are relatively easy, especially in subjects such as mathematics and physics, where the question types are more basic and the scope of knowledge points covered is smaller.

This makes it easier for students with Taiwanese household registration to achieve high scores in the Joint University Entrance Examination, thereby increasing their chances of being admitted to prestigious universities.

Even if Jay Chou's grades were terrible, he should still be able to get into a junior college, right?

"I have no money..."

Jay Chou was in dire straits; even a hero can be brought down by a penny, let alone someone who wanted to study in mainland China, where the financial burden was far more than just a penny.

"I'll sponsor you, and you can also work as an intern at the Red Star Production Company. You'll get some salary, but I need you to promise me one thing: no matter what happens in the future, you must adhere to one Chinese principle..."

Su Chao needs to be given a heads-up first.

We need to clarify this guy's attitude first before deciding how to train him.

If he is truly unruly and unclear about right and wrong, Su Chao will probably treat him as a tool.

If he can be obedient and well-behaved, Su Chao wouldn't mind training him.

This can also serve as an example for some indecisive people.

As for the future, we just need to discipline them more.

Don't worry about them turning against you once they've grown strong enough.

Su Chao has been a professional trainer for two lifetimes and has a unique approach to brainwashing.

"I understand. There is only one China, and Taiwan is just a province. I am a Chinese..."

Jay Chou felt no psychological pressure.

At least for now, that's what he thinks. He studies music, composition, and Chinese culture, and he knows where the orthodox tradition lies.

"Me too!"

Zhang Feiyu suddenly felt a little envious of Jay Chou.

His grades were similar to Jay Chou's, neither of them were very good. He was slightly better, but he still couldn't get into any decent university.

It would be great if I could go to university in mainland China.

There's no need to worry about not being able to find a job after studying at a university in mainland China.

Just like Jay Chou, he never thought about employment; he just pursued a creative path.

In the past, there may not have been a suitable environment for creative people to thrive in mainland China, but things are different now.

In mainland China, there are now Su Chao and Hongxing Production Cooperative.

Red Star Production Society offered Jay Chou an exceptionally good job, far better than his previous job working in a restaurant in Taiwan.

A fine horse is common, but a discerning eye for talent is rare.

When you finally meet a mentor, who cares whether you work in Taiwan or on the mainland?

"Zhang Feiyu is my brother. His grades aren't very good either. Could you perhaps..."

Jay Chou is quite loyal.

However, he also knew that his request was excessive.

Su Chao is such a busy man, it's already more than enough that he was able to lend him a hand, so how could he possibly bring his friends along as well?

"Your friend is unlikely to have much success in music."

Su Chao spoke the truth.

When I was discussing music with Jay Chou earlier, this guy named Zhang Feiyu chimed in with a few words, but all I could say was that he was completely off-topic, neither professional nor talented.

"I can be Jay's agent or assistant! Oh, and by the way, I firmly support one China and the early reunification of the motherland. I'll curse anyone who dares to declare independence."

Zhang Feiyu quickly expressed his opinion.

"Then go take the joint entrance exam. Oh, and I'll sponsor your tuition too..."

Su Chao doesn't care about this small amount of money anymore.

Jay Chou will help earn it back.

"Thank you, thank you so much, brother!" Zhang Feiyu was overjoyed.

He was really celebrating by hugging Jay Chou.

The problem that had been weighing on my mind for so long was solved so easily by someone else: he went to study in mainland China and worked at Red Star.

At this moment, Su Chao's strength left a deep impression on both of them.

"Prepare well for the exam. Although the required score is not high and there are not many people competing with you, try to get as many points as possible."

Su Chao gave a few more instructions.

Residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are eligible for preferential policies to study in mainland China, but despite these policies, very few actually attend.

There's no need to worry about getting into college with poor grades.

As for the difficulty in obtaining supporting documentation, that's not a problem for Su Chao at all now.

He can ask a friend for help in Taiwan.

They have even more extensive connections in mainland China.

"We will definitely study hard in the next few months, and when we get back we will ask the teacher about the joint entrance exam."

Zhang Feiyu is more outgoing than Jay Chou.

He's efficient and definitely has the potential to be a broker.

"If... your score is acceptable, I'll guide you in composing a song related to nunchucks."

After thinking about it, Su Chao decided to return "Nunchucks" to Jay Chou.

But Jay Chou definitely can't come up with 200,000.

Installment payments are unnecessary.

It would be better to use this song as Jay Chou's first lesson.

They taught him how to create "Nunchucks," thus leaving an all-powerful and powerful "shadow" in his mind.

Starting with "Nunchucks," he lived his entire life in Su Chao's shadow.

However, he was luckier than Lin Xi.

Lin Xi's worldview was already fixed, and Su Chao had no way to change it, nor was he interested in doing so.

But Jay Chou is different.

He's only seventeen or eighteen years old, and he still talks about "Taiwan Province" all the time. He's someone we can try to win over.

"Nunchucks! I especially love nunchucks. I will definitely study hard for the exam and go to the mainland to learn from you during the summer vacation."

Jay Chou felt like his life had been put on the fast track.

Now they're actually starting to create content.

1996 was definitely his lucky year.

"Here's my business card. Call me if you need anything. And this is my agent's business card. If you can't reach me, contact him too. Alright, it's getting late. I have a schedule tomorrow."

Su Chao patted the two young men on the shoulders.

Work hard from now on, and I'll buy you a Maserati soon and find you a wife soon.

"Brother, when are you going back to the mainland? We'd like to see you off!"

Zhang Feiyu looked eager and solicitous.

Zhou Jielun nodded vigorously. He was actually a prominent figure at school, but now, in front of Su Chao, he really treated himself like a younger brother.

"Forget about giving it to me. If you're interested, you can come to the station tomorrow to watch me record a variety show. I'll have someone arrange for you to sit in the audience."

Su Chao has a few seats available in the stands.

"Go! Go! Go!"

Two high school students, they never dared to dream of such a good thing.

"Okay, call me when you arrive at nine in the morning."

Su Chao checked the address with the two of them, and then left with Lin Zhimeng.

"Why did you take on an apprentice?"

Suddenly having a grand-disciple, Lin Zhimeng felt that Su Chao had been too hasty.

"He is the most talented creator I have ever seen. With proper guidance, he will be a great talent in the future!"

There's no need for Su Chao and Lin Zhimeng to hide their relationship anymore.

He had just talked a lot about creative things with Jay Chou, so he wouldn't reveal his prescient knowledge.

"Didn't you say his songs weren't good enough?"

Lin Zhimeng was puzzled.

"I only pointed out the flaws in that song in order to put him down and make him willingly bow his head, and I also acknowledged that some parts were indeed good."

Su Chao used some PUA techniques.

If he didn't use it, how could Jay Chou be content to live in his shadow?

(End of this chapter)