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Chapter 140 The First Divine Song of the Spring Festival – "Gong Xi Fa Cai" (Wishing You Prosperity)

Zhou Yan didn't have to wait long before her music teacher called her personally.

Let him sing without worry.

Absolutely no problem.

With these words, Zhou Yan felt relieved.

I started thinking about the songs I would sing.

The filming of "Hero" wrapped up earlier than in the previous life, which saved some time on the fight scenes between Zhou Yan and Li Lianjie.

After filming wrapped, all members of the crew signed a contract stipulating that they could not disclose any information about "Hero," including stills, videos, and text, to the media.

Zhou Yan was naturally included as well.

However, just after the contract was signed, the "Hero" crew was interviewed by Time magazine in Hengdian, and Zhou Yan was also included in the interview.

With the production team's consent, it naturally doesn't constitute a breach of contract.

The first person we interviewed was Zhang Yimou.

As the director of "Hero", Zhang Yimou had the longest interview time.

The interviews mainly focused on aspects such as casting.

"Which role do you think is the best?" a reporter asked Zhang Yimou.

"I feel that every role is good," Zhang Yimou clearly stated after listening to the translator's words.

"What do you think of the actor Zhou Yan?" The reporter, not getting the answer he wanted, was clearly not giving up and turned his attention to Zhou Yan.

"Zhou Yan is truly remarkable," Zhang Yimou said, his face full of admiration.

"His kung fu is not only powerful, but also elegant and beautiful."

Zhang Yimou praised Zhou Yan in front of the camera.

This scene was faithfully captured by the camera.

Li Lianjie, Liang Chaowei, Zhang Manyu, and Zhang Ziyi were also interviewed and asked questions.

Zhou Yan was the last person to be interviewed.

The two exchanged a few words briefly before getting down to business.

"How did you feel about your fight against Jeremy Li this time?"

"Fantastic! Brother Jie's kung fu skills are beyond doubt."

"This is your first time working together, right?"

"Yes," Zhou Yan nodded, "In fact, Brother Jie is my idol. My decision to learn martial arts was largely influenced by him."

"Could you elaborate?" the reporter asked, clearly intrigued.

"Of course," Zhou Yan recounted his experience.

Influenced by the movie "Shaolin Temple" when he was a child, Zhou Yan developed the idea of ​​learning martial arts.

This is somewhat similar to Wang Baoqiang.

Both of them were influenced by "Shaolin Temple" and Jet Li.

After graduating from martial arts school, he resolutely pursued his dream and entered the entertainment industry.

Then grow step by step.

The reporter listened very attentively, occasionally asking a question.

Zhou Yan was also very open and forthcoming with his words.

He revealed his inner thoughts for the first time.

"I heard you're only 21 years old this year."

"Yes, I was born in 80."

"To achieve such results at the age of twenty-one, you are truly remarkable," the reporter said with admiration.

"Do you have any plans to enter the international arena?"

"Of course there are," Zhou Yan replied with a smile.

"I have a feeling that one day you will shine brightly."

"Thank you," Zhou Yan said politely.

The interview didn't last long, but it was already dark when it ended, so everyone had a meal together.

The next day, the reporter filmed some more content.

This was also the only time the "Hero" crew accepted an interview with the outside media.

After leaving the set of "Heroes", Zhou Yan visited the set of "We Two".

This visit was mainly to see Gao Yuanyuan.

"Hello, Teacher Li," Zhou Yan said warmly, shaking Teacher Li Qiming's hand.

"Hello, Mr. Jay Chou," said Mr. Li Qiming with a smile, his manner friendly and approachable.

"Teacher Li, you can call me Xiao Zhou or Xiao Yan, but please don't call me Chairman Zhou," Zhou Yan said with great respect for Teacher Li Qiming.

"That won't do," Teacher Li Qiming resolutely refused.

Zhou Yan visited the director and others again, and then walked to a corner with Gao Yuanyuan.

"Are you cold?" Zhou Yan asked, his face full of concern.

It's late January now, and there's not much time left until the Lunar New Year. The weather is very cold.

Especially since Kyoto is located in the north, the cold front made people shiver.

"It's alright, I have a hot water bottle with me," Gao Yuanyuan said happily when she saw Zhou Yan.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time because of filming.

They both missed each other very much.

"How have you been lately?" Gao Yuanyuan was also very concerned about Zhou Yan's situation.

"Filming for 'The Assassin Couple' has been completed, and the rest is now in the hands of China Film Group and Yinghuang." He has been busy filming and traveling around during this period, and he is quite exhausted.

"I've been focusing on preparing for the Spring Festival Gala during this time."

Gao Yuanyuan was his bedmate, and he didn't hide it from her.

"You're going to be on the Spring Festival Gala?" Gao Yuanyuan was pleasantly surprised.

"Keep your voice down," Zhou Yan hurriedly said, "It would be too embarrassing to be rejected."

"I believe in you, you can definitely do it," Gao Yuanyuan said with a beaming smile.

"What kind of performance are you planning to give?" Gao Yuanyuan asked curiously.

"Singing," Zhou Yan finally decided to sing; he had already written the song.

Gao Yuanyuan suddenly thought of Zhou Yan's songs "Tianxia" and "Mingyue Tianya," which are now very popular across the country.

"Is the song you're going to sing ready?" Gao Yuanyuan asked.

"Don't worry, everything is ready. I'll go record it in the next couple of days and improve my singing skills at the same time."

Some people are naturally gifted; they have a great voice from birth, a gift from God.

Some people are hard-working; they practice their pronunciation skills and improve their lung capacity and breath control through their own efforts.

While they may not be as talented as some of the most gifted singers, they can still make a living in the music industry.

The most famous example is "Brother Wah"—Andy Lau.

Wah Gor's voice was not good in his early years, and he was even told bluntly by Principal Tam Yung-lun that he was "not suitable for singing".

However, Wah Gor did not give up. He became a student of vocal master Dai Sicong, practiced his singing skills diligently, and insisted on practicing every day. He also took the initiative to ask music seniors such as Wong Jim and Lam Chi-cheung for advice on singing techniques.

He eventually established himself in the music industry.

Many of the songs, such as "Ice Rain," "Forget Love Potion," and "The Days We Walked Together," were sung by Andy Lau.

Wah Gor is definitely the most versatile of the Four Heavenly Kings.

Zhou Yan's target is Brother Hua.

"Keep it up!" Gao Yuanyuan didn't know much about music and couldn't offer much help, so she could only offer encouragement and support.

"Just don't laugh at me after the song comes out," Zhou Yan said, planning to sing a popular, simple, catchy, and easy-to-understand song that combines joy and blessings.

Moreover, just in case, he specifically chose an easy song to sing.

It is easy to sing.

There are no high notes.

There are no fancy techniques or tricks.

There are no frills or embellishments.

Only the most sincere blessings.

He is not afraid to sing live.

This song is the one that has become incredibly popular throughout China, and it's played in supermarkets, shopping malls, restaurants, and other places every Chinese New Year – "Gong Xi Fa Cai" (Wishing You Prosperity)!

This song is definitely one of the most influential Chinese New Year songs in the Chinese-speaking world.

This is not only reflected in its wide reach.

This is further reflected in the long time span.

Since its creation, this song has been released every Chinese New Year.

Even in the year Zhou Yan was reborn, "Gong Xi Fa Cai" was still a popular song.

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