Huayu09: Starting with Hijacking Xiao Shenyang

"Xiao Mo, the box office results for the past three days are in. Beijing, Shanghai, Fengtian, and Guangzhou are still firmly in the top four. The rankings have changed slightly. Tianfu has surpassed Shenzhen to rank fifth, and Chang'an is sixth..."

Zhang Jiahao gave a detailed report.

Several singers, including Xiao Shenyang and G.E.M., are on high alert, ready to perform their second exclusive song in Beijing.

"Old Chen, get ready to head to Guangzhou."

Chen Mo said softly.

what?

Why is it Guangzhou (Yangcheng) and not Beijing (Jingcheng)?

The people of Chaoyang are eagerly awaiting the film crew's roadshow!

The song "Northeast Folk Song" has brought Fengtian a lot of attention, making it an undisputed internet celebrity city. Not only locals and those who have left their hometowns love it, but many people from other places have also been moved by the song and have made plans to come to Fengtian to play in the snow in winter.

The online atmosphere is very turbulent!

If Chen Mo were to engage in underhanded tactics at this time, wouldn't he be asking for trouble?

"Don't worry, only a few official institutions, such as China Film Group and the Special Fund Office, know the box office situation in major cities. Chairman Han wouldn't be foolish enough to reveal it to reporters."

Chen Mo offered an explanation.

"But...why Guangzhou?"

Liu Xiaoli was filled with doubt.

She is a typical example of someone whose beauty and intelligence are not proportional; otherwise, her daughter would have become a top star long ago, instead of still being a first-tier actress.

"Because Guangzhou is suitable," Liu Yifei explained softly. "There are many cinemas, a large population, and it's close to Hong Kong. People prefer watching Hong Kong-style 'Project Gutenberg.' Chen Mo wants to keep the two major box office markets of Beijing and Shanghai hooked, so that they can continue to support 'Project Gutenberg.' If he sings his own songs too early, the audience's enthusiasm will drop."

"Oh...I see, junior brother is awesome!"

"Miss Liu is clever; she guessed Junior Brother's intention so quickly. I was wondering why it was Guangzhou instead of Beijing or Shanghai."

"That's why they say the two of them are a perfect match."

The members of Zhao's troupe were completely convinced and sincerely praised him.

"However..." Liu Yifei was not smug, but rather worried. "If we go to Fengtian first, the audience won't say anything. After all, this is the Zhao family's base camp, so it should be the first priority. But if we do the same thing in Guangzhou and other cities after that, we might face a backlash from public opinion."

I know what I'm doing.

Chen Mo remained as steady as a mountain.

"Okay, just don't go overboard."

Liu Yifei nodded and naturally took out paper and pen from her bag.

Chen Mo accepted it naturally.

His brushstrokes still flow like dragons and clouds.

Those around them were delighted to see them working together; their teamwork was becoming increasingly seamless.

Ten minutes later.

Chen Mo handed over the lyrics and music to Chen Weiting.

Everyone quickly gathered around, peering and craning their necks to see.

"The Love Story of Guangzhou... Old Chen, your Cantonese is fine, right?"

G.E.M. asked a question.

"Isn't that obvious, Xiao Deng? Old Chen is a native Hong Konger; he speaks Cantonese better than Mandarin."

Zhao Si said something.

"Hehe...you don't understand, Fourth Brother, Xiao Deng also wants to sing this song."

Xiao Shenyang grinned mischievously.

"Hey Yang, you're so outspoken, you'll easily end up with no friends."

G.E.M. didn't feel embarrassed at all. She was the youngest among those present and was showing signs of becoming the darling of Zhao Benshan's troupe.

"Hahaha…"

Everyone laughed.

"Ahem, Director Chen, let me sing it once first, and see if it's okay."

Chen Weiting didn't laugh; instead, he became extremely serious.

This is a song written by Director Chen, something most people would beg for, yet he got it so easily. It just goes to show how important the order of appearance is; you have to seize the opportunity!

"Let's begin."

Chen Mo nodded.

Everyone immediately fell silent.

"Leave quietly, and be alone."

"Crowded memories, erased by time."

Chen Weiting's voice is very story-telling; the first two lines of lyrics are husky and soothing, instantly calming a restless heart.

It's also a song written for those who are away from home, making it very suitable for Guangzhou, a city with a large migrant population.

I've been living in Guangdong for ten years now, and sometimes I miss the days we spent together. Things have changed...

These lyrics are easy to resonate with.

Everyone closed their eyes and listened quietly, carefully experiencing the inner monologues of those in distress and the pretense and vulnerability of strangers in a foreign land.

Sad but not despondent.

Even if I end up with nothing, I have nothing to fear.

Very tough, very stubborn.

"I know that many times, loving someone doesn't need any reason..."

The narration is the finishing touch.

Chen Weiting's voice is a perfect match for him. He has the aura of a rich kid, but he also experienced a five-year period of depression after winning the championship. During those five darkest years, it was his brother who pulled him out of the abyss, until he met Chen Mo later.

Not only did they give him the opportunity to act in Hollywood-level movies, but they also kept him by their side and wrote songs for him.

A talented horse is easy to find, but a discerning eye for talent is rare!

Chen Weiting put in all his effort to sing "Love Story of Guangzhou" well, for himself and for his good brother.

The song ended.

The ward was quiet.

It's not that the singing was bad, nor that the song was bad; it's that everyone is still caught up in their emotions and can't pull themselves out.

"You sang very well, Lao Zhang. Book everyone's plane tickets. The next direct flight to Guangzhou is coming soon."

Zhao Benshan broke the silence.

The weight on his heart finally lifted, but the more attention "Peerless" received, the greater the pressure became.

I'm afraid this won't be done well, I'm afraid that I'll be disappointed.

Fortunately.

My little apprentice is awesome as always!

"Old Liu, don't go yet. Let Brother Jia Hui take Fan Xuexue and the others to the roadshow."

Chen Mo also had an important task for Liu Yifei.

Besides being suitable, having Chen Weiting sing "Love Story of Guangzhou" also had another purpose: to fly to Korea as soon as possible after the song. Chen Mo hired a top choreographer, and not only Chen Weiting had to learn from Zuo Huangguan, but he and Liu Yifei also had to learn.

The control panel has a breakdown of the dance moves for the song, but Chen Mo's basic skills are weak, so he needs to put in some hard work.

"Uh-huh…"

Liu Yifei nodded obediently.

You forced me to swallow back all the things I was supposed to listen to.

That afternoon.

Chen Weiting left the hospital and met up with the crew at the airport before flying directly to Guangzhou.

Reports from major media outlets were quickly published.

[The cast and crew of "Project Gutenberg" depart for Guangzhou; the behind-the-scenes manipulation is absolutely outrageous.]

Why did the two major domestic box office players lose?

The Chaoyang residents demand an explanation.

Guangzhou may become the next internet-famous city.

The residents of Chaoyang District were immediately agitated after seeing the report.

"Chen Mo! Come out and give me an explanation! I've watched 'Project Gutenberg' three times already, how could the box office in Beijing be lower than in Guangzhou?"

"You're a real jerk! First stop, Fengtian, that's your Benshan Media's headquarters, we tolerated that. But why is the second stop Guangzhou? Are you kidding me? You're clearly just stringing us along to get our money's worth, no sportsmanship whatsoever!"

"That's not quite right. Guangzhou has a large population and many cinemas, and 'Project Gutenberg' has a strong Hong Kong style, which audiences there like to watch."

"Why are you siding with outsiders? That's not fair at all!"

"If you want to know the actual box office figures for major cities, I suggest you just ask China Film Group directly and let the authoritative organization release the information."

"Yes, yes, Chairman Han, please give us an explanation!"

The pace of life is fast both online and in real life.

The elderly, taxi drivers, and restaurant waiters in Beijing are all talking about this.

Reporters swarmed to China Film Group, demanding the release of box office information from various regions.

Han Shanping's response was, "No comment."

Then, they shifted the blame to the Film Special Fund Office.

The Special Fund Office responded that the data is not updated in real time and contains significant errors, urging viewers to view this matter rationally.

Han Shanping remained silent for two reasons: firstly, he was interested in nurturing Chen Mo and was willing to cooperate; secondly, the two had a private deal.

The audience was clearly dissatisfied with the authorities' inaction, and a small number of extremists went to the hospital to demand an explanation.

It even alarmed the police.

The situation is getting worse.

Chen Mo is about to become the target of public criticism.