Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 40: The King of Songs of Wenzhou

In 1996, the air in Lucheng was already filled with a humid and vibrant commercial atmosphere.

Wang Sheng and his team checked into the Shuangyan Hotel in the city center with their equipment.

This was the accommodation arranged in advance by Mr. Chen. Although it was not as luxurious as a star-rated hotel for foreign guests, it was clean and tidy, and most importantly, it was spacious enough to accommodate their equipment.

The hotel reception staff had obviously been informed beforehand, and the formalities were processed quickly upon seeing Wang Sheng and the others. Sun Haiyang skillfully distributed the room keys and urged everyone to rest as soon as possible.

Wang Sheng had just put his suitcase into the room when his pager started ringing urgently.

The screen displayed: "Ms. Bai from Lucheng, 0577—*******, is looking for you."

Wang Sheng's pager has enabled remote paging and nationwide roaming functions.

Wang Sheng used the phone in his room to call the other party back.

The call was answered almost instantly, and a capable and polite female voice came through: "Hello, is this Mr. Wang from Shengying Media?"

"I'm."

"Hello, Mr. Wang, I am Mr. Chen's secretary. Mr. Chen is very pleased to learn that you and your team have arrived in Lucheng. He is hosting a banquet at 'Yuntianlou' at noon to welcome you and your team. Please do not miss it."

"Mr. Chen, you're too kind. We'll definitely be there on time," Wang Sheng readily agreed.

"Okay, our company will send a car to pick you up downstairs at the hotel at 11:30 a.m.

"..."

……

noon.

Yuntianlou, private room.

The banquet was extremely lavish, with fresh seafood and local delicacies filling the large round table, showcasing Mr. Chen's wealth and hospitality.

Mr. Chen was about fifty years old, slightly overweight, wearing an elegant silk cotton T-shirt, with a string of oily Buddhist beads on his wrist. He had a ruddy complexion and a hearty laugh, a typical image of a successful businessman from Lucheng.

His daughter, Miss Chen, was impeccably made up and dressed fashionably. She nestled beside a refined and cultured young man, her face beaming with the joy of her impending marriage.

"Mr. Wang! Oh my, you're so young and promising! Factory Director Han raved about you on the phone!" Boss Chen stood up, warmly shook Wang Sheng's hand, and said, "You must be tired from your journey! Please, have a seat!"

"Mr. Chen, you're too kind. Director Han was just encouraging us young people. It's our honor to be able to serve your daughter's happy occasion," Wang Sheng replied with a smile.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two sides took their seats as host and guest.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, the atmosphere gradually became lively.

Wang Sheng handed over the carefully prepared wedding movie proposal at the opportune moment.

The proposal was extremely well-made, not only listing the shooting process, technical details, and style options in detail, but also including some reference images and descriptions of music styles.

Miss Chen and her fiancé watched intently, exchanging hushed conversations from time to time, their eyes filled with surprise and anticipation.

“Mr. Wang, your idea of ​​‘customized’ is really great!” Ms. Chen pointed to the “classic film style imitation” option in the proposal: “I like the feel of ‘Roman Holiday’, elegant and romantic. Can you film that kind of vibe?”

“Of course.” Wang Sheng nodded confidently. “We will design specific scenes, suggest costumes and camera movements according to your preferences. The post-production color grading will also be done to achieve a classic film texture, striving to recreate that romantic and beautiful atmosphere.”

Although Mr. Chen didn't understand these artistic details, seeing how satisfied his daughter and son-in-law were, his smile widened, and he nodded repeatedly: "Good, good! As long as my precious daughter likes it, any kind of photo is fine!"

As the conversation deepened, from the wedding day's schedule to the emotional moments they hoped to capture, and even some special moments with family and friends, Wu Yiyi from the directing team meticulously recorded everything and offered professional advice.

The atmosphere at the banquet was extremely harmonious.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Wang Sheng changed the subject, smiling as he looked at Mr. Chen: "Mr. Chen, besides the video recording, we'd also like to add a unique audio memory to this wedding. We've heard that you have an excellent singing voice, and are a famous 'King of Songs' in Lucheng? Would you have the honor of singing a song for the newlyweds at their wedding?"

Upon hearing this, Boss Chen's eyes lit up instantly, his surprise mixed with immense satisfaction: "Oh? President Wang, you even know that? Haha! Factory Director Han even told you this?"

A few days ago, Wang Sheng asked Han Sanping if Boss Chen could sing. Han Sanping said that he had heard Boss Chen sing quite well at nightclubs.

After thinking for a moment, Wang Sheng came up with a method that might make the client more willing to pay.

He continued, "Our factory director has nothing but praise for your demeanor. So I specially composed a song for you and this wedding, a song suitable for elders to express their blessings to the younger generation. I think it would be most appropriate for a father as charismatic and affectionate as you to sing it."

As he spoke, he gestured to his assistant, Li Tingting, to take out a simple sheet music and lyrics manuscript.

"Oh? Mr. Wang can even write songs? Impressive, impressive." Mr. Chen, still with a smug smile, curiously accepted the gift.

He first glanced casually at the title—"For You".

The name is straightforward and doesn't seem fancy.

At first, his gaze moved quickly, with a hint of nonchalance.

But soon, he slowed down. [He will be your groom]
From this day forward, he will be your life partner.

Everything about him will be closely related to you.

We must share both fortune and misfortune.

These few simple yet precise sentences outlined the essence of marriage, causing Mr. Chen to nod in agreement and subconsciously glance at his daughter and prospective son-in-law beside him.

She will be your bride.
She is the one I entrusted to you with all my heart.

You should take care of her twice as much as you would spend your whole life.

We should share both joy and sorrow.

Upon seeing this, Mr. Chen's throat seemed to move slightly.

The lyrics seemed to have come straight from his heart; they were exactly the words he wanted to say to his future son-in-law.

His finger unconsciously tapped on the line of text.

Continue reading:

It must be a special kind of fate.

That's how we came to be a family.
You should repay him with the same amount of love he gives you.
Finding the Possibility of Happiness

"Fate...we're family..."

Mr. Chen murmured something to himself, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.

Business people sometimes value "fate" more than anyone else.

This line really resonated with him.

When you see the last paragraph:
How much effort did you put in?

Love is more complete now.

All the groundwork laid out at this moment converges into a simple yet powerful emotional force.

This is no longer just a superficially festive song, but a weighty entrustment and blessing about love and responsibility, perfectly matching his identity as a father and his complex feelings at this moment—both deep reluctance to part with his daughter and earnest expectations for her future happiness.

Mr. Chen fell silent, the alcohol on his face seemingly replaced by a deeper emotion.

He lowered his head, his gaze lingering on the lyrics, his fingers tracing the edge of the paper.

The room fell silent for a moment, with only the faint sound of the air conditioner blowing air.

Everyone was looking at him, and they could sense the change in the usually cheerful and open-minded boss's emotions.

Suddenly, he abruptly raised his head, his eyes slightly red, but he quickly covered it up with a hearty laugh and slammed his hand on the table!
"Great! Well written, Brother Wang!"

The way he called out "Brother Wang" was incredibly natural and affectionate. He was clearly excited, and his hand holding the sheet music trembled slightly...

The sudden change in emotion left everyone stunned for a few seconds, before they became filled with curiosity about the contents of the paper.

"dad……"

Mr. Chen's daughter leaned over, wanting to see what was on the paper, but Mr. Chen quickly folded it in half and hid it, saying, "This is a surprise. If you see it now, you won't feel anything at the wedding."

Mr. Chen understands.

Then, Boss Chen looked at Wang Sheng again, his eyes filled with surprise, admiration and great satisfaction: "Brother Wang, I really didn't expect this! You're so young, and not only can you make movies, but you can also write such meaningful and insightful lyrics! You understand! You really understand! You understand the hearts of us parents!"

He became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he had discovered a priceless treasure: "I'll sing this song! I absolutely must sing it! I'll sing it at the wedding! It's so much more fitting than that 'You'll Win If You Fight' song I originally thought of! It's classy! It's emotional!"

He could almost picture himself singing this song at his daughter's wedding in what he considered his deep and soulful voice, receiving moved and approving glances from the guests, and seeing the happy smiles on his daughter's and son-in-law's faces.

This is not just a song, but also a profound gift and a heartfelt expression from him as a father.

The immense joy and sense of recognition brought his appreciation for Wang Sheng to its peak.

He grabbed Wang Sheng's hand: "Let's sign the contract after dinner, pay the full amount upfront, and make sure tonight is well-planned! Brother Wang, I'm definitely making you my friend! We'll drink until we drop, I need to have a good chat with you! Your talent is truly wasted!"

Mr. Chen's daughter was speechless. Even if her father was paying for it, she was still half a client, okay?

But this matter is really beyond her control right now. Boss Chen has already boasted to half of the business circle in Lucheng that he spent 399,999 yuan to hire the famous Beijing Film Studio team featured in the newspaper to shoot a wedding movie for his daughter, which has caused quite a stir in Lucheng. It's too late to take back what's done.

Of course, Mr. Chen didn't intend to accept it, but he was even more satisfied at the moment, feeling that the 400,000 yuan was well spent!
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　The wedding videography prices have been changed: Basic package 1999, Mid-range package 3999, Mid-to-high-end package 6999, Golden Jubilee Collection 9999, Platinum Image 19999, and Private Customization with no upper limit (this is the final version based on various supporting materials provided by readers). I'm begging for your recommendation votes and monthly tickets, please, please!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)