HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 321 [321] I have never touched money, I have no interest in money!

Sa Beining looked sincere and very serious.

He genuinely believes that "The Bouquet" is the best modern youth romance film currently made in China.

He added "modern" because he suddenly realized that "In the Heat of the Sun" could also be considered a youth romance film, even though "In the Heat of the Sun" is actually a coming-of-age drama.

To avoid controversy, some viewers might argue.

Sa Beining asked another question: "Mr. Qi, I heard that this is your first time as a screenwriter, and you won the Best Screenplay Award on your first try. That's really amazing. Many viewers and I are curious, did you ever think you could win an award?"

Qi Yuan picked up the microphone and said seriously, "A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. If I said I hadn't thought about winning an award, no one would believe me. I had thought about it, but I personally didn't have much hope. You also said that this is my first time as a screenwriter, and 'Bouquet' is more like a practice piece for me."

Sa Beining: "..."

Everyone in the audience: "..."

Chen Kaige interjected, speaking up for his die-hard fans. He patted Qi Yuan on the shoulder and said, "I can testify that I originally planned to invite A Yuan to film a TV series."

Ah-Yuan spent two and a half months figuring things out on her own, then showed me the script, which was very well written.

At that time, I gave up the idea of ​​making a TV series and decided to help A-Yuan make this movie instead.

Everyone was stunned.

As the name suggests, a work is a practice piece.

You think you can win the Tokyo Best Screenplay Award after only two and a half months of practice? If I gave you two and a half years to practice, would you dare to go to Cannes and present a Best Screenplay Award back?

Feng Xiaogang's fists hardened.

He participated in the screenwriting of "The Dream Factory" and "Be There or Be Square", so why didn't he win the Best Screenplay Award?

This guy talks like he can win the Best Screenplay award with a flick of his wrist. He's such a show-off.

Wang Jing, the fat man, also wanted to curse. He had written so many movie scripts, but not only in Tokyo, but even in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Film Awards had never given him a screenwriting award.

Before people could react, Chen Kaige dropped another bombshell.

Even Qi Yuan didn't expect Chen Kaige to pull such a stunt.

"Today I'm here to announce that my next film will be a super commercial blockbuster with an investment of 2 to 3 million yuan."

Ah Yuan's screenwriting abilities have been recognized by A-list international film festivals, and I plan to entrust him with full responsibility for the screenwriting work.

Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhonglei, Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Weiping, and a host of other industry insiders were completely dumbfounded.

Chen Kaige, have you lost your mind? You've entrusted the screenwriting work to a twenty-something kid on a project worth hundreds of millions?

The script, the foundation of a play!
Don't you know how important a script is to a movie?
Yes, the movie "Bouquet" convinced everyone that Qi Yuan has the ability to write a good screenplay.

Qi Yuan has been involved in so many scandals, so it's not surprising that she writes so well.

Your film, which cost hundreds of millions of yuan, is a commercial blockbuster. Is Qi Yuan capable of handling a commercial blockbuster?

Industry insiders have all turned their attention to Master Han.

China Film Group has consistently supported Chen Kaige. Are China Film Group and Han Sanye just going to let Chen Kaige mess things up like this? Aren't they afraid that Qi Yuan will ruin the whole thing with a terrible, nonsensical script?

Master Han, sitting in the first row, remained calm and composed.

Chen Kaige has discussed the concept with him more than once. Can he say that Qi Yuanshang is really better than Chen Kaige?
Besides, Qi Yuan had already discussed it with him, and they would find a top-notch screenwriter to write the script.

A top-notch screenwriter, Chen Kaige is only responsible for directing, and the lead actor is Qi Yuan. Tell him how to lose this round!
Thinking about the prospects after the film's release, Han Sanye was quite excited. Perhaps this blockbuster could usher in a new era of commercial blockbusters in China.

He firmly believes that only by producing large-scale, high-budget blockbuster films can Chinese-language films resist the invasion of Hollywood blockbusters.

Sa Beining was quite surprised: "Director Chen, can you really entrust such an important script to Mr. Qi? Isn't this a heavy burden for a young man? Of course, Mr. Qi won an award for his first time as a screenwriter; his talent and ability are undeniable." He was asking on behalf of the audience.

“I believe Ah-Yuan has the ability; heroes have always emerged from among the young. I will not change a single word of the script if it is given to Ah-Yuan.”

Chen Kaige answered without hesitation.

"Director Chen, you are of noble character and integrity. You must not want to steal Mr. Qi's credit if you don't change the script."

Sa Beining was full of admiration; he had heard the story behind the script for "Bouquet".

Chen Kaige appeared calm on the surface, but was secretly pleased. See? The moment he stopped touching the script, people praised him for his integrity and upright character—a phrase meaning someone of noble character and high moral integrity.

He can be praised without changing the script, so why bother?
Many celebrities from the industry came to the event today, and everyone, regardless of gender, was excited.

If they could participate in a large project with an investment of hundreds of millions, it would definitely be very beneficial to their acting careers.

Charlene Choi bit her red lips, determined that she would make a decisive move the next time Qi Sheng came to Hong Kong.

She will turn eighteen in a week or so.

Li Bingbing, Zhou Xun, Chen Hao, and other mainland actresses were all making plans in their hearts.

Whether they are actors from mainland China or Hong Kong and Taiwan, no actor would be uninterested in such a big project.

Chen Hao is the most proactive one; she has already taken action.

Chen Hao was considered a top student at the Central Academy of Drama; other students were not allowed to take on acting roles during their first or second year.

She was an exception; she acted in "Postmen in the Mountains" during her sophomore year, and it was recommended to her by her teachers at the Central Academy of Drama.

She was a student in the class of '97. Her first semester at university coincided with Qi Yuan's debut. She didn't have the chance to meet Qi Yuan in person at the time, but only heard various legends about him.

One of the rumors circulating is that Zhang Tong, a current teaching assistant at the Central Academy of Drama, was Qi Yuan's rumored girlfriend at the academy.

So Chen Hao quietly sat down next to Zhang Tong and took the initiative to show his goodwill: "Teacher Zhang, I am Chen Hao from the class of '97."

Zhang Tong's eyes lit up. She was just worried about not being able to find a strategist, and here he was!
Both were from the Central Academy of Drama and were the same age. Chen Hao had the intention of currying favor with Zhang Tong, and the two had a very good chat.

On the stage.

Now it's time for the audience Q&A session.

One bold viewer didn't ask about the movie's content, but instead inquired about Qi Yuan's income.

"I'd like to ask Brother Yuan, many people on the forum are analyzing your income, saying that you earned tens of millions by singing an English single. Is it really possible that you can get that much money? Thank you."

Sa Beining looked at Qi Yuan expectantly, wanting to see how Qi Yuan would answer.

“A record has production costs, promotion costs, production costs, and record stores also need to make a profit. The record company deducts all costs and only after the settlement is completed will my share be deposited into my personal account.”

Sa Beining nodded in agreement. Indeed, Qi Yuan might not have earned as much as everyone thought.

The next second, Sa Beining realized that he had been naive.

Qi Yuan said calmly, "You probably know more about my income than I do, because I never look at how much money is in my account. I've never touched money, and I have no interest in it!"

"..."

Sa Beining glanced at Qi Yuan, and a classic meme-worthy expression appeared on his face.

Everyone at the scene was stunned: "..."

(End of this chapter)