Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 556, Section 554: A Pie Falling from the Sky
Sunday, October 7, 2004.

Star City.

The midsummer afternoon sun scorched the earth, but the Hunan Provincial Radio and Television Center building was well-air-conditioned and bustling with activity.

The training and recording of the top 100 contestants of "Super Girl" are in full swing. Young girls in uniform training clothes and staff members rushing around can be seen everywhere in the corridor.

Zhang Hanyun sat on the sofa in a small reception room, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes with both hands, her heart pounding.

She was still wearing that simple training T-shirt, her face was unmade-up, and she had the unique naivety and unease of a fifteen-year-old girl.

Just now, she was personally called out by the program director, who said that someone important wanted to see her.

The door to the meeting room was pushed open, and an assistant director from the production team accompanied a middle-aged woman dressed in a smart business suit who exuded an air of shrewdness as she walked in.

The assistant director, with a warm smile, introduced, "Hanyun, don't be nervous. This is Ms. Li Qing, the artist director of Beijing Star Era Entertainment Company. Ms. Li came all the way from Beijing to have a chat with you."

With a gentle yet professional smile, Li Qing extended her hand and said, "Hello, Zhang Hanyun, I'm Li Qing. I watched your previous competition; you sang wonderfully and had a lot of talent."

Her sharp eyes scanned the girl in front of her. Hmm, she did have a good foundation; she was pure and clean, the kind of girl that her boss, Gao Yuanyuan, would like. She had great potential.

"Hello, Ms. Li." Zhang Hanyun hurriedly stood up and timidly shook hands with Li Qing, her small hands a little cold.

The Age of Stars?

She had never heard of the company, but the words "talent agency" instinctively filled her with a mixture of anticipation and apprehension.

The assistant director chimed in, his tone clearly guiding: "Hanyun, President Li is a very busy person, she came specifically for you. Although Xingchen Era is a new company, it has a very powerful background. You know President Gao Yuanyuan, right? She's the company's boss. They think highly of you."

"Gao Yuanyuan?"

Zhang Hanyun was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened slightly.

Of course she knew Gao Yuanyuan, the "nation's first love" who became famous throughout Asia with "A Little Thing Called First Love," and was as beautiful as a fairy.

Her company... wants to find me?
At this moment, the door to the reception room was pushed open again, and a middle-aged couple who looked unassuming walked in somewhat awkwardly. They were Zhang Hanyun's parents.

They received an urgent notification from the program team yesterday, saying that a large company in Beijing wanted to sign their daughter and asked them to come over immediately.

The elderly couple put down their work and rushed over with trepidation.

"Dad, Mom!"

Seeing her parents, Zhang Hanyun breathed a slight sigh of relief, but the tension in her heart did not lessen at all.

Li Qing put on her professional smile again, shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with Zhang Hanyun's parents, and handed them her business cards.

She knew very well that when talking to underage young artists, the final decision rested with their parents.

After everyone was seated, Li Qing didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "Mr. Zhang, Ms. Liu, and Han Yun, I won't mince words. Our Star Era greatly admires Han Yun's potential, and General Manager Gao personally instructed us to invite Han Yun to join our company."

Mr. Zhang seemed a bit cautious and asked, "Mr. Li, thank you for thinking so highly of my daughter. However... the 'Super Girl' competition isn't over yet, isn't it a bit premature to talk about signing a contract now? Besides, we've heard that many contestants will sign with other companies later..."

Li Qing smiled slightly, her tone calm yet carrying an undeniable confidence: "Mr. Zhang, please rest assured, we have fully communicated with the program production company Enlight Media and Hunan TV regarding the competition and subsequent contract issues, and there are absolutely no problems."

Mr. Wang Changtian and Ms. Cai Yinong, both general managers of Enlight Media, are aware of and support our contact with Xingchen Times and Hanyun.

She paused deliberately, her gaze sweeping over the assistant director of the program team who was sitting upright to the side.

The assistant director immediately nodded vigorously, smiling obsequiously, "Yes, yes, Mr. Li is right. Enlight Media is a co-producer and distributor of our 'Super Girl' show, and also our station's most important strategic partner. Since Mr. Wang and Mr. Cai have given their approval, our production team will naturally cooperate fully and is happy to see it happen!"

He adopted a very humble posture, knowing perfectly well that whatever the higher-ups said, he would simply follow their orders without the slightest hesitation.

Zhang Hanyun and her parents were stunned when they heard this.     They weren't quite sure how powerful Enlight Media, Wang Changtian, and Cai Yinong were, but from the tone of this conversation, it seemed that this Mr. Li had overcome all obstacles.

Li Qing continued to offer conditions that left the family, and even the assistant director accompanying them, speechless: "As for Han Yun's development after joining the company, President Gao already has a clear plan. Our Star Era is currently focused on actor management. If Han Yun joins, she will be the first artist signed by the company, and also the only singer we will focus on developing for the foreseeable future."

"The only singer?" Zhang Hanyun repeated softly, her heart beating even faster.

“That’s right.” Li Qing nodded firmly, emphasizing her words, “This means that all of the company’s resources in the music field, now and for some time to come, will be tilted toward Han Yun. This includes, but is not limited to: professional vocal, dance, and physical training; top-notch songwriters creating works tailored for her; and professional record production and distribution channels.”

Looking at Zhang Hanyun's slightly open mouth in surprise, she dropped another bombshell: "Moreover, relying on our close relationship with Shengying Media and Enlight Media, the company can secure many opportunities for Hanyun that artists dream of."

For example, we can secure singing opportunities for Hanyun for movie theme songs and interludes produced by Shengying, or theme songs and ending songs for major dramas produced by Enlight Media.

This is not just singing; it's standing on the shoulders of giants, gaining exposure to the entire nation and even a wider market.

Mr. and Mrs. Zhang were a little confused, but they understood terms like "Shengying Media," "movie theme song," and "TV series theme song"—that was a huge and impressive platform!

Even the experienced assistant director next to him couldn't help but secretly marvel at the sheer scales of the resources promised!
The Sheng Ying Group's projects are something that many established singers would kill to get a touch of, yet Xingchen Era dares to say they'll "produce a few songs" for a newcomer?
It seems that Gao Yuanyuan's influence within the Shengying Group is even greater than rumored.

Finally, Li Qing used her trump card.

She took out a beautifully bound document from her expensive briefcase and gently pushed it in front of Zhang Hanyun.

"Most importantly, Mr. Gao himself has extremely high expectations for Hanyun."

Li Qing's voice carried an inspiring power: "President Gao is also extremely talented in music creation. She told me that she has already prepared the core plan for Han Yun's first solo album and the lyrics and music for at least three main songs."

As long as Hanyun agrees to join Star Era, this album, personally planned and with original works contributed by President Gao, will be launched immediately and fully developed for Hanyun!

"Wh...what?" Zhang Hanyun was completely stunned, her mind almost blank.

Gao Yuanyuan...that big star Gao Yuanyuan...not only knows her own name, but also wrote a song for herself?

They've even prepared an album?

This...this is like a dream!
She felt like she could hardly breathe. The overwhelming surprise and unbelievable shock left her stunned, staring blankly at the document as if it were some rare treasure.

Zhang Hanyun's parents were also completely stunned. They looked at each other and saw shock and bewilderment in each other's eyes.

They are just an ordinary family. Their daughter participated in a competition, and suddenly a big company came to their door, promising so many resources that sound like a fantasy.
Even the boss personally writes songs for him?

The assistant director of the show's crew twitched slightly, inwardly screaming: Holy crap! Gao Yuanyuan is personally handling the album? This treatment... this girl must have saved the galaxy in her past life! Star Era is really going to treat her like their own daughter!

A brief silence fell over the reception room, broken only by the faint sound of the air conditioner running.

Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating Zhang Hanyun's cheeks, which were slightly flushed with excitement and nervousness. Her clear, large eyes were filled with uncertainty about the future, as well as a spark of ambition that had quietly ignited after being struck by a huge windfall.

Li Qing watched the family's reaction with satisfaction. She knew that the "net" set up by her boss, Gao Yuanyuan, had firmly captured this "little fish" with unlimited potential.

She softened her tone, like the most reliable guide:

"Hanyun, Mr. Zhang and Ms. Liu, this is a very important opportunity. Xingchen Times may not be the biggest name company in the industry, but we have the greatest sincerity and the most focused resources."

We believe that Han Yun's unique, refreshing charm and sincere voice deserve to be heard by more people. What do you think? Would you be willing to let Han Yun's dream set sail from Star Era?

Zhang Hanyun raised her head and looked at her parents, whose eyes were also full of hesitation and emotion.

She looked at Li Qing's encouraging eyes again, and finally, her gaze fell on the document on the table that symbolized infinite possibilities.

On this day, her dream seemed to be propelled forward by an unseen giant hand.

(End of this chapter)