HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 317 [317] The Chain Reaction Triggered in the country by the Award for "Bouquet"

Qi Yuan finally understood why there was such a saying in the Western music scene.

A song breaking into the Billboard Top 10 signifies that it has become a global hit.

The accumulated royalties, tour revenue, and long-term income are enough for that singer to live a life of luxury and extravagance.

The premise is to avoid things you shouldn't touch, avoid investing, and avoid starting a business.

Many celebrities make money and then try to make more money by investing in stocks and starting companies, only to end up with huge debts that they have to pay off by acting or holding concerts. This is a case of overestimating one's abilities.

There are countless celebrities, both domestic and international, who have lost money on investments.

"Free Loop" only reached number 69 on Billboard, but it has already made Qi Yuan so rich that his hands cramped from counting money. He is really looking forward to the EP's release.

A number one single, a number two single, and a number ten single—just how powerful is the combination? It's enough to give Western musicians a taste of the awe-inspiring power of the East!
After the Tokyo International Film Festival, Qi Yuan decided to stay in Tokyo for a concert and did not return to China with Chen Kaige and Fan Xiaopang.

Fan Xiaopang wanted to stay and keep Qi Yuan company, but Qi Yuan reminded her that she had won the Tokyo Film Festival Best Actress award, and the domestic media would definitely praise her highly. It would be a good time for her to return to China, show her face, and boost her popularity and prestige.

Fan Xiaopang listened to advice and immediately decided to return to China.

Qi Yuan admires Fan Xiaopang's drive in his career; the idea that dating would interfere with his career is something that Fan Xiaopang would never do.

Qi Yuan, who is currently staying in Tokyo, has started a new round of lottery draws, and a new lottery draw notification has arrived.

[Successfully progressed together with Wang Jing, Fan Xiaopang, Li Bingbing, Yuan Quan, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Kaige, and Han Sanye, gaining 7 more draw chances]

When Qi Yuan held his last giveaway, the album "Ru Yuan" had not been released yet; only a few songs that were trending on the charts were released.

Qi Yuan was somewhat confused. He could understand the first six, as he had worked with them all, so why was there something to do with Master Han?
On second thought, it makes sense that Han Sanye is listed as the producer of "Bouquet". Everything makes sense.

Qi Yuan decisively started the lottery draw.

"Successfully extracted. Characteristic: Quick Draw. From Wang Jing. Your filming speed far surpasses that of the average director; you are truly the fastest director in the industry."

"Gain half of Fan Xiaopang and Li Bingbing's acting skills, Master level, 5000 points."

"Gain half of Yuan Quan and Zhang Ziyi's acting skills, Master level, 25000 points x 2".

"Gained half of Chen Kaige's director attributes, Master level, 25000 points."

"Successfully extracted. Features: Smooth sailing. From Master Han. As long as your script's stance is upright enough, the script and film can get through the review process smoothly, with the review time greatly reduced."

Qi Yuan's eyes lit up.

This lottery draw yielded some pretty amazing results!
Wang Jing's speed is impressive; he can shoot music videos, TV series, and commercial films without much depth at breakneck speed without compromising quality.

Complex films are no good; even Wang Jing himself couldn't do it.

The most impressive thing is that Third Master's script is completely unobstructed, which means that as long as Qi Yuan's script doesn't have any issues with its plot, it can proceed smoothly. That's incredibly satisfying.

Zhang Yingmou is quite something, isn't he? He's experienced being stuck in the censorship process like he's dying, and not just once.

……

Domestically, in Shanghai.

The cast and crew of "Romance in the Rain".

The main cast is still the same old actors that Qiong Yao used before: Zhao Yanzi, Lin Xinru, and Su Youpeng. This time, there is an additional actor, Leo Ku, who debuted as a singer in Hong Kong.

Originally, Gu Juji's He Shuhuan was reserved for Qi Yuan. Qiong Yao started inviting Qi Yuan a year or two ago, but Qi Yuan refused several times.

"I heard that the film Jin Suo starred in has been nominated for the main competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Do you think Jin Suo can win an award?"

Lin Xinru said sourly.

Of all the people, she was the one who least wanted Fan Xiaopang to win the award. Zhao Yanzi has high national recognition and is particularly popular with audiences; no actress can match her popularity.

Even if Fan Xiaopang wins the award, it's unlikely he'll become as famous as Zhao Yanzi.

Lin Xinru is different; her popularity, national recognition, and audience appeal are far inferior to Zhao Yanzi's.

If Fan Xiaopang wins an award, she'll definitely be the one who suffers.

"Didn't Aunt Qiong Yao make a comment about her? My opinion is consistent with Aunt Qiong Yao's."

Zhao Yanzi looked at her with some disdain.

She was quite clever; she didn't make any definitive statements, but rather used Qiong Yao's words.

If Fan Xiaopang really does win the award by sheer luck, she has room to maneuver. After all, those words weren't said by her, but by Qiong Yao.

Lin Xinru was very direct. When she saw Zhao Yanzi implying that Fan Xiaopang was a maid, she retorted sarcastically.

"If anyone's going to win an award, it'll be Director Chen and Qi Yuan. She'll just be a runner-up. Some people can't get ahead even if you push them hard, and that's her for example. Does she really think she can become a princess just by putting on a princess's clothes? She's not destined for that. No matter what she wears, she'll just be a maid."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a commotion arose from not far away.

The crew members huddled together, seemingly discussing something.

What are you all looking at?

The two came to the back of the crowd, and Zhao Yanzi spoke first.

Su Youpeng put down the newspaper and made an excuse to leave: "The assistant director just said he needs to see me about something, I'm going to check it out."

Su Youpeng had worked on the set of "My Fair Princess" and he knew the relationship between Zhao, Lin, and Fan very well. He didn't want to get involved.

Gu Juji also sensed something was wrong and immediately made a run for it.

A crew member remarked, "The assistant director used to criticize the maid for being dramatic, but now she's become a Tokyo Film Festival Best Actress winner."

Maidservant, Tokyo Film Queen – these keywords were firmly identified by Zhao Lin.

They asked someone for a newspaper; the headline clearly read: 'The 'Bouquet' crew returns from the Tokyo International Film Festival with a bang; Qi Yuan wins Best Screenplay Award, Fan Binbin is crowned Best Actress.'

Lin Zhao's expression was incredibly complicated.

Fan Bingbing actually won the Best Actress award at the Tokyo International Film Festival! What incredible luck!

Zhao Yanzi was a little envious; she had always been working in the television industry.

Fan Xiaopang achieved success in the film industry before her, which made her very upset.

What infuriated them even more was another newspaper report that Chen Kai and Fan Xiaopang had returned to Beijing last night.

After staking out Beijing for a long time, the reporter finally waited for Fan Xiaopang to appear.

A reporter asked Fan Xiaopang how she felt about winning the Best Actress award.

Fan Xiaopang's answer was quite interesting: "What empress, what emperor, it's all just for fun. But we actors can't take it seriously. After all, it's 2000 now, the dynasties are long gone, there are no more princesses, princesses, emperors, or empresses."

As a young actor not yet twenty years old, I'm truly happy to receive recognition from the Tokyo International Film Festival. I will continue to work hard and improve.

Zhao Yanzi and Lin Xinru felt their faces slapping loudly.

Who was the princess referring to with that line? Aren't they the ones representing Yin and Yang?

Upon hearing this news, Qiong Yao became even more enraged. He cursed the maid for rebelling and, unable to control his emotions, smashed the cup in his hand to pieces.

(End of this chapter)