HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 313 [313] Lin Xinru and Zhao Yanzi, both sour; Fan Xiaopang, both smug.
The moment Qi Yuan and Fan Xiaopang stepped onto the red carpet side by side, the eyes of the entire audience and reporters were drawn to them.

The man is handsome, and the woman is beautiful.

Qi Yuan wore an exquisitely tailored suit, the sharp lines perfectly outlining his agile figure, and every movement exuded endless charm.

Fan Bingbing, the queen of the red carpet, spent a fortune on a white dress that was as smooth and flawless as delicate porcelain, exuding nobility and elegance.

The two appeared on the red carpet like dazzling fireworks, bringing endless surprises and amazement to the people!
Seeing the sensational effect, Qi Yuan knew that his more than 200,000 yuan had not been wasted.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he and Fan Xiaopang will make headlines in Japanese entertainment news, as well as in entertainment news across mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in the coming days.

Qi Yuan and Fan Xiaopang were so dazzling that Chen Kaige and his wife, who were traveling with them, seemed somewhat overshadowed.

Chen Kaige and his wife didn't care about this.

Actors naturally have more exposure than directors.

Chen Hong has gradually moved behind the scenes; she no longer needs to compete with other actresses on stage.

Qi Yuan had spoken to Chen Hong beforehand and made sure Chen Hong didn't mind before letting Fan Xiaopang wear the ceramic dress.

After walking the red carpet, Qi Yuan and her entourage attended a screening and watched several of the shortlisted films.

The Mexican film "Amores Perros" caught Qi Yuan's attention.

This film is of very high quality and has a good chance of winning this year's major awards. It is the strongest competitor to "The Bouquet".

This film won the Critics' Week Grand Prize at Cannes in June and is expected to receive nominations for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars and Golden Globes.

Another film called "The King Never Dies" is also alright. The female lead's performance is quite outstanding, and she is a potential competitor for Fan Bingbing in the Best Actress competition.

Qi Yuan also watched a film called "The Western Mirror," starring Venice Film Festival Best Actor Xia Yu.

Xia Yu came over specifically to greet Qi Yuan.

"Brother Yuan, it's a pleasure to meet you. I often hear Sister Hua praising you for being young and promising."

Xia Yu is older than Qi Yuan and is the youngest actor to win both the Venice Film Festival and the Golden Horse Awards. His way of calling him "brother" is smoother than Dove chocolate.

Because in addition to being a singer and an actor, Qi Yuan also has another label: the owner of a film and television company.

"Wang Jinghua mentioned you; you took away my title as the youngest Golden Horse Best Actor."

Qi Yuan wasn't particularly interested in Xia Yu, but since Xia Yu kept calling him "brother," he was willing to exchange a few polite words with him.

After chatting for a few minutes, Xia Yu left his number with Qi Yuan before leaving.

Xia Yu probably sensed the close relationship between Fan Xiaopang and Qi Yuan, and treated Fan Xiaopang quite politely, which secretly pleased Fan Xiaopang.

Xia Yu's politeness towards Qi Yuan doesn't mean he'll be polite to TV actors like Fan Xiaopang.

Xia Yu hasn't completely fallen apart yet; he can still manage to land leading roles in movies.

The movie he starred in, "The Western Mirror," was said to have a budget of five million US dollars.

Fan Xiaopang was very self-aware, and she understood that if she hadn't been by Qi Yuan's side, Xia Yu would never have treated her this way.

Fan Xiaopang once again experienced the joy of clinging to Qi Yuan's coattails.

She whispered a request to Qi Yuan to teach her a few more new English words that evening.

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During her time in Tokyo, Qi Yuan watched many films at the film festival.

Besides tutoring Fan Xiaopang in the evenings, he and Fan Xiaopang visited many places during the day and also tried Japanese ramen.

After trying it, Qi Yuan felt that the Japanese ramen was too strong in flavor and extremely salty, and he still preferred the ramen in China.

Japanese paparazzi chased after Qi Yuan, taking many photos of her shopping and strolling around town.

These photos appeared in Japanese newspapers and were uploaded to the Japanese internet, helping Qi Yuan gain many new fans.

The paparazzi weren't too aggressive, and Qi Yuan didn't even have her bodyguards intervene. Of course, the most popular photos were still Qi Yuan and Fan Xiaopang's red carpet shots.

Japanese media and netizens showered Fan Xiaopang with praise for his good looks, which made him feel incredibly pleased, and he studied even harder in the evenings.

The red carpet photos were sent back to China.

Many female celebrities were envious, including Zhao Yanzi and Lin Xinru, both of whom are known as "princess".

Jin Suo and Qi Yuan walk the red carpet at the Tokyo International Film Festival; Japanese media comment: "A modern-day Yang Guifei"

Fan Binbin's ceramic-themed outfit stuns Tokyo, showcasing the charm of China to the world.

[At the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival, Fan Binbin's porcelain dress outshone many other actresses]

Some domestic media outlets speculated that Qi Yuan and Fan Xiaopang were already dating, and that attending the film festival was like a publicly funded trip.

Further media reports revealed that Fan Xiaopang's stunning porcelain dress was actually commissioned by Qi Yuan at great expense, all of which serve as evidence of Qi Yuan's "pampering" of Fan Xiaopang.

Hong Kong media immediately employed their traditional skills.

[Spendthrift! He squandered hundreds of thousands to win a woman's favor]

[Falling in love on set, the superstar fell for his girlfriend and spent hundreds of thousands to do this to satisfy her]

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Starry Sky and Media Asia are fueling the hype and promoting the release of "Bouquet," further increasing the popularity of Qi Yuan and Fan Xiaopang in China.

Domestic artists are suffering greatly, especially singers who have just released an album or are preparing to release one.

For example, just a few days ago, the princess released her new album "Fables".

When Amy Chang and Richie Jen prepare to release albums, they're both itching to punch someone.

We only started preparing to release an album after we saw you went to Tokyo for the film festival. How come you're so good at creating buzz? You can make headlines back home even while you're in Tokyo.

Some media outlets have also accused Qi Yuan of being a womanizer, having previously been linked to actresses such as Lin Chih-ling, Princess Consort, and Chen Hui-lin, and now she's dating Fan Xiaopang.

However, since his debut, Qi Yuan has never cultivated a pure and innocent image, nor has he ever publicly acknowledged a girlfriend, so the accusations from some media outlets are of little use.

There are many celebrities in the industry with richer private lives than Qi Yuan. Later, almost all of the veteran actors in "In the Name of the People" were divorced.

Fan Xiaopang's fans strongly support the relationship between Qi Fan and Fan Xiaopang, and are eager for Fan Xiaopang and Qi Yuan to officially announce their relationship immediately.

The media sensationalized the story, which naturally reached the ears of Lin Xinru, Zhao Yanzi, and Qiong Yao.

Hong Kong and Taiwanese paparazzi are known for their sharp tongues. One of them asked Yao, "You once said that Fan Binbin was destined to play maids her whole life. What do you think of her appearance in Tokyo these past two days, where she outshone a group of foreign actresses? Have you considered retracting your previous assessment?"

Poor Yao's face immediately darkened.

Lin Xinru said sourly, "Really? I just found out about this. I think an actor should let their roles speak for themselves. I wish Binbin's movie great box office success, and that he will have another memorable role in the future."

On the surface, it's a display of sisterly affection, with the older sister congratulating her younger sister on her success.

In reality, she was satirizing Fan Xiaopang for his self-promotion. What's the point of all this empty hype? In the end, isn't the only role people remember Jin Suo? People will always remember you as my maid.

When interviewed by reporters, Zhao Yanzi said, "My old classmate is quite capable and takes good care of Binbin."

The implication is that you're just a maid, so what are you bragging about? Without Qi Yuan's support, you're nothing. The one who's capable is Qi Yuan, not you.

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Fan Xiaopang, who was in Tokyo, was overjoyed to hear about the reactions of Qiong, Lin, and Zhao; she had finally turned her life around.

Unfortunately, her smugness lasted only three seconds before her good sister, Gao Yuanyuan, called to settle the score.

"Little Fan, aren't you feeling pretty smug?"

(End of this chapter)