HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 414 [414] Twenty-third Birthday! A Star-Studded Gathering!

"I am an easy-going person and someone who listens to advice. I intend to turn hostility into friendship."

The superstar's agent told us that we can compromise and make money together!
I don't think it's necessary to go through all that trouble. I can point him to a simpler and faster way.

Qi Yuan adjusted his large sunglasses, smiled, and said.

"He could set up a charitable foundation and say that he would donate all his assets in the future."

Since he has no children, he can definitely fool a lot of people, and his public image will be restored, right?
When he gets old and can't get roles anymore, he can just deny everything and say he never said he would donate his assets, shifting the blame to those around him.

Anyway, you can't force him to donate, can you?

The reporters were in ecstasy for two days, and he's still going strong. No wonder he never suffers a loss.

……

Afterwards, Zhang Hao looked at Qi Yuan in shock: "How did you know he was going to start a charity foundation? I only heard a little bit about it from my friends in the Hong Kong entertainment circle this morning. I was planning to tell you after your birthday party."

Qi Yuan: "..."

Is that guy really planning to use this trick to clear his name?
He used this tactic in his past life, and now, with his butterfly effect, he's pulling out this trick in advance to try and regain public favor.

Qi Yuan explained, "Xiao Fan told me that she used to work in Hong Kong and Taiwan film crews."

Zhang Hao then suppressed his surprise and said jokingly, "That guy surnamed Zhou is probably ready to kill you right now. What you just said has cut off his last path. He's completely ruined in China."

Zhang Hao felt that Qi Yuan was really ruthless. The other party was just preparing to use funds to launder money, but Qi Yuan said something that ruined their chance to do so.

Unless he's willing to donate half of his fortune to prove himself first.

However, given his stingy and arrogant attitude, asking him to donate half of his money would be tantamount to killing him.

"Ha! What a jerk. He hates me but can't get rid of me. Who told him to mess with me?"

Qi Yuan didn't care about this kind of person at all.

In a couple of years, when this guy flops in Hollywood again and has nowhere to go, both domestically and internationally, he can go to Africa to continue pretending to be an international superstar and see if they'll buy his act there.

Qi Yuan didn't care much about someone who was already half-dead; he was more concerned about his own birthday party tonight.

Qi Yuan originally intended to keep a low profile, but Zhou Jianhui disagreed and insisted on giving Qi Yuan a big reward, saying it was to reward Qi Yuan, a capable assistant who had helped Warner expand its territory.

I've invited almost all my friends in the industry; those who are in Beijing and can come will be here tonight.

To Qi Yuan's surprise, Cheng Long personally called her.

"Ah Yuan, I'm very busy here and can't come back to celebrate your birthday. I bought you a Porsche 911 as a birthday present! The car has been delivered to Beijing, and the Jackie Chan Stunt Team brothers will bring it to you tonight. Remember to have fun."

What the hell!

Qi Yuandu was slightly surprised.

The Porsche 911 was just launched in China this year, and its price is close to two million yuan, which was not cheap in 01.

This style of doing things is very Jackie Chan-esque.

Cheng Lung has always been generous to his brothers, spending tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars on meals for them every year in the 1990s.

It's said that he helps some of his close associates in the Jackie Chan Stunt Team with the down payment on cars. He also helps with the down payment on houses for those with even closer relationships, and these payments don't need to be repaid.

Cheng Long sometimes buys luxury watches worth tens of thousands of dollars, and he still buys more than ten at a time, so that each of his brothers has one.

However, not just anyone can be Cheng Long's brother; the entire Jackie Chan Stunt Team consists of talented individuals with martial arts backgrounds.

Jackie Chan himself was known for his dangerous work on set, and he demanded that his brothers follow suit; injuries were commonplace. Good treatment was earned through physical and even life-threatening sacrifices.

Regardless, Jackie Chan is indeed a great mentor; following him and risking your life can bring high rewards.

There are many fake big brothers in society who only know how to make empty promises but are unwilling to deliver. Compared to these people, Cheng Long is much better.

Qi Yuan discovered that his trip to the United States to support Jackie Chan was a huge win. Not only did he gain a great favor from Jackie Chan, but he also rode the wave of popularity of "Rush Hour 2" to create the album's fourth number one single, and now he's even made a sports car.

Sports cars depreciate in value once acquired, so Qi Yuan isn't particularly interested in them. He definitely wouldn't buy one if he had to pay for it himself, but it's different if someone gives it to him as a gift.

……

Some people are preparing birthday gifts for Qi Yuan, while others are planning to "trick" Qi Yuan.

The capital city, the Jiang family home.

Ning Hao came here again to learn from Jiang Wen.

"Hey Haozi! You served as the executive director for Starry Sky Company's productions like 'My Sassy Girl' and 'Full House,' and you learned a lot of experience from them."

Think about it, are those shallow and meaningless idol dramas something we men make? Just practice a bit, that's enough.

A real man should make a good film with substance. How about tonight? You can give your "Crazy Stone" script as a gift to your boss, Mr. Qi.

"Have him invest some money in you; you should really become a film director for once."

Jiang Wen patted Ning Hao's shoulder with his large hand, encouraging him.

Do you know how itchy his hands are? Do you know how uncomfortable he has been since January 1999, when he hasn't touched a tube?

During the time Ning Hao served as executive director and assistant director, he provided a lot of remote guidance to Ning Hao. It's not unreasonable for him to charge a little interest, is it?
No, this isn't called collecting interest; this is called giving Ning Hao his final lesson, a true hands-on teaching session.

Ning Hao certainly wanted to direct a movie independently, but he was too embarrassed to ask Qi Yuan for the idea.

If it weren't for Qi Yuan's help, he might still be shooting music videos for singers right now, how could he have become an assistant director for TV dramas and movies? He would also never have met Jiang Wen, the good teacher who helped him so much.

He hadn't been a member of Starry Sky for long, and he was too embarrassed to ask.

Jiang was displeased by his awkward and hesitant manner.

"If you're not planning to film it, what's the point of discussing the script with me every now and then? Don't be shy, I'll put in a good word for you later."

At worst, I'll give you a cameo role. If you have any questions on set, just ask me.

With me here, how could President Qi not feel at ease? I, Old Jiang, have some influence.

Seeing that Ning Hao was hesitant, Jiang Wen simply helped him make a decision.

Since things had come to this point, Ning Hao had no choice but to agree.

……

night.

Qi Yuan's 23rd birthday party was a star-studded affair.

A large group of celebrities and big names in the industry, including Chen Daoming, Zhang Ziyi, Jiang Wen, Ning Hao, Zhang Weiping, Chen Hong, Wang Jinghua, Gao Yuanyuan, and Jia Jingwen, were present.

Qi Yuan made a dazzling entrance in a Porsche that his brother Cheng Long had sent him, and the guests sang "Happy Birthday" in unison, making a grand entrance.

(End of this chapter)