HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 47 [047] Scandals Abound, Endorsement Fee Soars to Three Million

After the celebration banquet.

Qi Yuan's photos appeared on the pages of major entertainment newspapers.

Warner Music went from decline to resurgence in just six months. To reward their lucky general, Chi Yuan, Chou Chien-hui spent NT$400 million to host a celebration banquet for him.

From a behind-the-scenes musician with countless rejected songs to a pop star with million-selling albums, how did he succeed?

[At Warner Music's celebration party, half of Taiwan's music scene was present. Qi Yuan perfectly embodied the phrase "riding high on the crest of success, seeing all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day."]

The Hong Kong media were also reporting on this, but the tone changed there.

[Eastweek Magazine: Hong Kong music heiress suspected of relationship troubles, abandoning wealthy heir for a mainland Chinese man? What is it about this mainland Chinese man that makes him so attractive?]

The accompanying picture shows Chen Huilin admiringly watching Qi Yuan play the piano.

This photo was taken from a really clever angle, and it really does have a certain atmosphere.

The paparazzi in Hong Kong are quite skilled at taking photos.

[Apple Daily: Warner Music's rising star becomes a mistress; singing can't compare to the allure of a sugar daddy]

The positive reporting by Taiwanese media and the sensationalist writings by Hong Kong media, regardless of their good or bad intentions, significantly boosted Qi Yuan's popularity in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Gossip is the eighth instinct of mankind, and no one dislikes eating melons, especially celebrity love affairs, which the general public enjoys immensely.

This fabricated scandal, lacking any real photographic evidence, would normally have been forgotten within a few days.

Just at this time, Hong Kong paparazzi photographed Chen Huilin arguing with her boyfriend at home.

Chen Huilin moved out of her boyfriend's house in a fit of anger.

The Hong Kong media was in an uproar, and the news also caused a huge uproar in Taiwan.

Many onlookers are thrilled, it seems the rumors were true, Chen Huilin's relationship has really changed, it's hard not to think of Qi Yuan.

Suddenly, Chen Huilin fell in love with Qi Yuan at first sight at the Warner Music celebration party and began to have feelings for someone else.

Qi Yuan is a male third party who interferes in Chen Huilin's relationship.

Various eye-catching fabricated rumors and scandals have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.

Qi Yuan, who was sitting at home in Taipei, was wronged when trouble came out of nowhere!
???

Chen Huilin and her boyfriend had a fight. What does that have to do with him?
"Ah Yuan, tell me honestly, is it really related to you?"

Even Zhang Hao's agent couldn't resist making a gossip remark.

"I only met her once at the celebration party. She asked me to write a song, and I composed one on the piano on the spot. The whole process was that simple."

What kind of relationship could I possibly interfere in in such a short time? Besides, I have principles; I never touch female celebrities who have boyfriends or husbands.

Qi Yuan refuted with a serious expression.

The phone rang just as he finished speaking.

Qi Yuan pressed the answer button and held the phone to her ear.

"Ah Yuan, I'm sorry, I dragged you into this because of my personal relationship issues."

Chen Huilin and her first love went all the way to the end, but the process was full of twists and turns.

The two broke up twice, once in 99 and once in 03, both times due to personality issues. They finally got married in 08.

Even without Qi Yuan, they would break up in the near future.

During the adjustment period of a relationship, if the two people's personalities clash and they don't understand each other, it's only a matter of time before conflicts erupt.

The paparazzi's lengthy posts only exacerbated the conflict.

"I've already seen your paparazzi last time. I don't really care. If I haven't done anything wrong, why should I be afraid of ghosts knocking on my door?" Qi Yuan said frankly.

"Thank you for understanding. Next time you come to Hong Kong, I'll treat you to a meal," Chen Huilin added. Because of the recent breakup, Chen Huilin was in low spirits and only exchanged a few brief words.

Zhang Hao, who had been eavesdropping, coughed awkwardly twice and quickly changed the subject: "Wahaha has agreed to raise the price. The endorsement fee has increased from 100 million to 300 million. In return, they are asking for the endorsement period to be extended from two years to three years."

Currently, Li Ming, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, charges approximately 500 million yuan for brand endorsements, while Andy Lau's fee is between 700 and 800 million yuan.

Cheng Yat-kin, who rose to fame with the "Young and Dangerous" series and whose popularity rivals that of the Four Heavenly Kings, and is hailed as the Fifth Heavenly King by Hong Kong media, recently landed a sports shoe endorsement deal worth HK$300 million.

Having debuted for only half a year, Qi Yuan's single-brand endorsement fee is already almost the same as Zheng Yijian's.

There's still a significant gap between them and the Four Heavenly Kings. This is a matter of foundation; the Four Heavenly Kings have been popular for so many years and have a deep foundation.

Qi Yuan personally feels quite satisfied with the 300 million yuan endorsement fee offered by Wahaha this time.

In addition to his popularity in Hong Kong and Taiwan, Warner's negotiation team also played a significant role in securing such a high price.

Selecting reliable manufacturers and negotiating prices with them is very time-consuming.

Even after many discussions, a satisfactory answer for both parties may not be reached.

Qi Yuan didn't want to waste his energy on these things, so he simply delegated these business deals to Warner's team to negotiate, since he would take the lion's share.

"Take it. I think the price is about right. It looks like I can go back to the mainland soon." Qi Yuan missed his days on the mainland and Zhang Tong.

"Okay, we'll talk to Wahaha. After you finish working with Richie Jen and 'Super Newcomer King,' you really need to go back to the mainland."

The 4th Global Chinese Music Awards will begin before the Chinese New Year. I don't need to introduce it much, right? It's one of the most authoritative music awards in mainland China.

The organizer, Channel, has invited us; you're guaranteed to win an award if you go.

Zhang Hao had complete confidence in Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan popularized R&B music, and his debut album was released in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

The official copies alone sold 150 million copies, and the pirated copies must have sold several times that amount.

Qi Yuan is still a singer from mainland China, and her album was released in mainland China first.

These days, how many mainland singers can release albums that are popular in both Hong Kong and Taiwan? It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Qi Yuan is the face of the mainland music scene this year.

If the Top Chinese Music Awards doesn't give Qi Yuan an award, mainland audiences will be furious with them.

Qi Yuan rubbed his hands together, feeling a sense of anticipation. He also wanted to experience the wonderful feeling of going on stage to receive an award as soon as the music started.

……

A busy area in Taipei.

The music video for "The Girl Across the Way" is currently being filmed.

"Three, two, one, go!"

"The sorrow of a lonely boy, if I speak of it, who will understand? Please, just give me a wink, coax me, make me laugh..."

Qi Yuan emerged from the dark alley with his hands in his pockets. As the light gradually brightened, the handsome features of Qi Yuan's face became increasingly clear in the lens.

He strolled along casually, humming a song as he went.

Despite it being just a simple combination of a white short-sleeved shirt and light blue jeans, Qi Yuan exudes a youthful charm.

The gesture of beckoning to the camera is cool, edgy, and a little playful, which perfectly matches the aesthetics of today's young people.

The moment Qi Yuan appeared, Li Zongsheng's heart skipped a beat, and he thought something terrible was about to happen.

With Qi Yuan looking like this, if he were to appear in the same frame as Ren Xianqi, wouldn't Ren Xianqi's female fans instantly switch sides and become Qi Yuan's fans?

Damn it, I miscalculated. Is it too late to regret it now?

(End of this chapter)