Huayu 1995

Chapter 322 If I had hugged you then
"You're quite good at planning ahead!"

The vice principal's worldview was completely shattered today. His previous understanding of Su Chao came entirely from Chang Li's descriptions and Su Chao's wildly popular album.

It's different now.

Su Chao's plan is based on a strategic level.

No matter how popular an album becomes, Su Chao is still just a singer.

However, when it comes to organizing movies and TV series, Su Chao becomes the producer and boss, essentially becoming someone who sits at the table and eats.

That's a fucking nineteen-year-old!
Who has such an incredible 19-year-old?!
In fact, Yuanmeng Company can be said to be one of the earliest companies to engage in film and television investment and production as a private enterprise.

Hua Yi was founded in 94, but it didn't really start producing TV dramas until 98 or 99. Her representative works include "Evidence of Crime", "Psychological Clinic", and "Eternal Lovers".

Su Chao was two years ahead of them.

Hua Yi Advertising Company is far inferior to Su Chao's Dream Company in terms of reputation and status in the industry.

This industry-leading position has enabled Yuanmeng Advertising Company to attract many high-end clients, such as state-owned enterprises, central enterprises, and banks.

It wasn't until after 1997 that Hua Yi entered the ranks of China's top ten advertising companies.

Now, Yuanmeng Advertising Company is breaking its previous month's revenue record almost every month. If statistics were to be compiled, it would already be among the top ten advertising companies.

"In the future, private film and television companies may be allowed to undertake projects, so it's not a bad idea for you to plan ahead."

Zhang Heping hopes Su Chaoyue will become as strong as possible.

Since he took Su Chao home last year near the Chinese New Year, Su Chao has brought wine to his house several times after the New Year.

One time it rained, and Su Chao even stayed overnight at his house.

They don't consider themselves outsiders at all.

Zhang Heping plans to find an opportunity in a while to take Su Chao to a gathering within his circle.

He has a powerful background to get where he is today.

"I'm too young, and it's easy for me to go astray. I still need the guidance of the elders..."

Su Chao poured the wine again.

He was the youngest at the table, so he basically poured drinks for everyone.

"Come on, let's have a great time working together from now on!"

Director He raised his glass, making his stance clear without any ambiguity.

However, he was also a sly one.

It seems to have stated a position, but in reality, it made no promises.

He doesn't have the final say on CCTV's drama series procurement; there are quite a few people eyeing his lucrative position.

It's impossible for me to get myself into trouble for Su Chao.

Of course, if he proves himself with "Love Will Carry On" and the quality of his subsequent TV dramas is also good, he wouldn't mind shifting the procurement quota towards Su Chao.

What difference does it make which company you buy from?

"I'm really curious, what kind of family could raise such a talented young person like you!"

The vice principal's surname is Liu. He also gave Su Chao a lot of face and drank several cups with Su Chao today.

Vice Principal Liu is considered one of Su Chao's connections.

Su Chao invited these three people today, but he is actually the least important one, as the other two are more powerful and influential than him.

Seeing the positions of Director of the Cultural Bureau and Director of the CCTV Drama Center, it becomes quite obvious how influential Su Chao, this student, truly is.

Some interpersonal relationships are like this, nothing more than coercion and inducement.

The music video for "Chinese People" represents profit, while the energy behind Su Chao represents power.

If Huang Dingyu and his ilk cause any trouble in the future, we can just use the vice principal to put pressure on them.

If you can't hold them off, then go for the game-winning shot.

This directly ruined his reputation.

After the monk took one set of photos, another set followed.

Such a despicable person would naturally not only sleep with one female student.

This time, however, Su Chao didn't let the monk go under the bed again.

That was so damn thrilling and exciting!

If they were discovered, the monk wouldn't be in any danger, but the adulterous couple would most likely be scared to death.

After all, your heart is already racing when you're doing that.

After finishing his drink, Su Chao returned to the film set. His mind was still relatively clear. He washed his face, chewed some gum, and continued working.

Sometimes, drinking alcohol doesn't hinder filming; on the contrary, it can make actors more relaxed.

The saying goes, "Alcohol emboldens the timid."

For shots that keep getting retaken, just gulp down a whole bottle, and maybe you'll somehow get it right.

Especially kissing scenes.

It was bound to be tough for him. No matter how shameless Su Chao was, he couldn't bring himself to lay a hand on his friend Zhou Xun.

But after the alcohol kicked in, I realized... Zhou Xun wasn't so bad after all.

The saying "drunkenness leads to promiscuity" is indeed true.

I should drink less with Mr. Zhou in the future.

Because the filming location was in Su Chao's living area, he did not stay in a hotel these past few days.

Most of the crew members did not stay in hotels.

Save money wherever you can.

The remaining money can be given to those who did not stay in hotels as accommodation subsidies.

When they got home, Lin Zhimeng knew that Su Chao hadn't eaten yet, so she cooked dumplings for him.

There's a saying that nothing tastes better than dumplings, and people in northern China eat dumplings more often.

While Su Chao was waiting for the dumplings, the TV show "Prime Minister Liu Luo Guo" was playing.

It was just in time to hear his singing.

"Between heaven and earth there is a scale / The weight is the common people / The scale weighs the country, oh dear / You are the guiding star..."

The voice sounded a little unfamiliar.

Judging from Su Chao's current singing skills and appreciation ability, he didn't handle many parts very well.

But it feels like there's absolutely no problem.

Without internet access, I don't know how it would be rated, but it's probably just passing.

The theme song is merely an accessory to the TV series; its quality doesn't affect the overall quality of the series. Having a song that sounds fitting and particularly pleasant is definitely the icing on the cake.

"You eat, I'll go pick up Qingqing."

Lin Zhimeng served the cooked dumplings to Su Chao.

“I eat quickly. After I finish eating, I’ll go pick you up together. We can walk there.”

Although Su Chao is busy all day long, he still tries to set aside some time for his girlfriend.

Feelings can be cultivated gradually.

People can change.

Teacher Lin once said she would never have a boyfriend, but he still managed to win her over. As for not wanting to get married, maybe in a few years she'll take the initiative to propose to Su Chao.

"Okay~"

Lin Zhimeng glanced at the watch Su Chao had given her on her wrist and agreed to Su Chao's suggestion.

She picked up a book and read it while waiting.

"We filmed a kissing scene today."

Su Chao decided to say something anyway, because some things are unavoidable when you're in the entertainment industry.

"Oh~"

Lin Zhimeng nodded and continued reading.

Aren't you jealous?

Su Chao spoke up because he didn't want Lin Zhimeng to be sad, but once Lin Zhimeng stopped being sad, he became the one who was unhappy.

"It's alright. If I got jealous, would you quit being an actress?"

Lin Zhimeng asked a question in return.

"Sigh, I still have to do it. I really enjoy acting, but I'll try to do fewer of these kinds of roles in the future."

Su Chao is a reborn person and could indeed choose not to be an actor, but singing and acting are his personal hobbies and rare diversions in Juan Wang's life.

I can't just give up because I'm afraid my girlfriend will get angry, can I?
"You filmed this with Zhou Xun? How did it go?"

Lin Zhimeng is the producer. Although she doesn't spend all her time on set, she has read the script and knows that there are kissing scenes in the TV series.

"I didn't feel anything, it was like kissing a piece of pig's head."

Su Chao sighed.

"Mr. Zhou is quite charming...a natural actor."

Lin Zhimeng praised Young Master Zhou a few times.

She and Zhou Xun have quite a lot in common.

After all, she was the vocal coach at Dream House and had taught Zhou Xun a considerable number of vocal lessons.

Moreover, Zhou Gongzi quit smoking on her advice.

Zhou Gongzi is currently receiving her guidance and is preparing for vocal training in preparation for recording an album.

Work was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. the next day, but Su Chao arrived at the scene at 6 a.m., leading a group of photography assistants and lighting assistants to shoot the last music video.

The music video is relatively simple, perfect for my assistant to practice on.

The second album, apart from instrumental tracks and Japanese and Korean songs, mostly had music videos.

The last music video I filmed was for "Faith".

Starring Gao Yuanyuan.

Gao Yuanyuan is quite young, and she perfectly embodies the feeling of first love.

She can now be considered a mini-advertising queen, with an influence comparable to that of ordinary minor celebrities, and film and television resources have begun to reach out to her.

However, Sister Hong valued her highly and didn't allow her to accept random or shady things.

The idea was to find an opportunity to hone her acting skills.

Then find a suitable script and make her an overnight sensation.

Her daily routine now consists of going to school and shooting commercials.

The storyline of this music video is about the innocent first love during student days.

It wasn't until many years later that I realized my mistake and regretted it.

If I had kissed you then, if I had held you then...

Unfortunately, "if" is just "if".

It mainly embodies that sour and astringent feeling.

Su Chao was singing with his guitar on campus, while Gao Yuanyuan squatted on the ground watching him, her chin resting on her hand.

The two looked at each other lovingly.

"OK!"

Zhang Yongxin said that this set of shots was acceptable.

Then move on to the next game.

The two sat by the small lake on campus, folded paper boats together, and then put them in the water, watching the little boats drift further and further away.

If I had kissed you then / Had I held you then / Perhaps the ending would have been different / I have so many regrets / So many hopes / Do you know that...

This reflects this kind of doubt.

In the singer's imagination, he held onto that innocent first love and embraced the girl who had vanished in the morning light.

Su Chao's embrace was broad and warm, and the scent was just as pleasant as I had imagined.

Gao Yuanyuan's heart was pounding like a drum.

I'm sorry, Teacher Lin, but I will absolutely not give up...

Let's compete fairly.

No, let's fight to the death, the kind that's all or nothing.

At most... at most, we'll let you grow bigger.

I'll be the little...

"Okay, that's enough, get up!"

Finally, Su Chao lifted Gao Yuanyuan up, and only then did Gao Yuanyuan come to her senses and realize that filming had already ended.

The university campus is already quite lively at six or seven o'clock.

The sight of a film crew shooting attracted a large crowd of students.

Then it was discovered that Su Chao and the Clean & Clear Girl were filming a music video.

One is handsome, the other is beautiful.

A combination that perfectly aligns with popular aesthetics.

Under specific lighting and makeup conditions, the resulting effect is astonishing.

Even high-achieving students who don't usually follow celebrities were captivated by the sight.

Unfortunately, the music video had simple scenes and a straightforward plot, and it was filmed in just over an hour.

Next comes the bottling process.

Unlike the first album, this album will include a batch of collectible vinyl records.

Of course, the price wasn't cheap either; a vinyl record could sell for over a hundred yuan.

When he released his first album, it didn't gain enough market recognition, and I doubt many people would buy the vinyl version.

Now the time has come. "Too Softhearted" has become a hit across Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, dominating various charts, and many fans are waiting to snap up copies.

I'm afraid I'll miss out if I'm too slow.

In April, as CDs were released one after another, Su Chao also faced the second round of his art college entrance exam.

(End of this chapter)