Huayu09: Starting with Hijacking Xiao Shenyang

A residential community in Chaoyang District.

"Old Li, have you seen the news?"

"I've seen it, and I acknowledge Director Chen's recognition of us."

Inside a taxi.

"Young lady, you must be from out of town. Beijing is different from other places. The people here have extremely high standards and even higher expectations for art. In all my years of watching movies, to be honest, only 'Project Gutenberg' is really well-made. What do you think?"

"Sir, watch where you're going..."

A restaurant.

"Lili, are you going to see 'Project Gutenberg' again tonight?"

"Of course I'll go. I saw it last week, but I felt there were some plot holes. We old Beijingers can't just watch movies; we have to analyze the plot and understand what ideas the director wants to convey through the film."

A park.

"Chen Mo is not bad; he has a good eye for people."

"Yes, his aesthetic taste is the same as mine, but he is a bit of a liar. If you can't write a song worthy of the capital, then don't make such big claims."

"Young people are all hot-blooded. Look how badly Zhang Weiping bullied Old Zhao! His apprentices wanted nothing more than to skin him alive. It's normal for him to spout nonsense in a fit of rage."

"That's true. At least they didn't just throw together a song to get by because of the pressure. I still appreciate their responsible attitude towards art."

"Where is Lao Liu going to do next?"

"It's nothing. My daughter and son aren't around. They give me ten or twenty thousand yuan a month, and I also have several thousand yuan in retirement pension. I can't possibly spend it all."

"Then why don't you take me to see 'Project Gutenberg'?"

The proud people of Beijing may say one thing but do another, and the attendance of "Dynasty Warriors" in the capital city has rebounded rapidly, even surpassing its previous levels.

No one mentioned the unfairness and shady dealings anymore.

How could the refined and artistically inclined people of Beijing possibly argue with those from ancient places of exile?

That's really cheap.

A dance studio in Beijing.

"Old Chen, how long will it take you to learn?"

Chen Mo asked softly.

"I can learn it in a day, and then I'll fly to Korea."

Chen Weiting said earnestly.

For a singer and actor, what's most important is, of course, their work.

Director Chen immediately produced two songs.

Chen Weiting wished he could offer his own buttocks.

"Okay, how's Lao Liu's learning going?"

Chen Mo asked again.

"It's...it's alright, but is it...is it too sexy?"

Liu Yifei blushed again, her voice soft and clearly lacking confidence.

"You mean to say it's too ambiguous, right? Young people in China and Korea love watching this. This is a task assigned by Director Liu, so it can't be treated as an ordinary performance."

Chen Mo started to escalate the issue.

"Okay, I'll try to learn it in two days."

Liu Yifei also has a background in singing and dancing. Several years ago, she wanted to pursue a career in film, television, and music. She has released albums, including the title track "Heartbeat," as well as songs such as "Lucky Clover" and "Letting Beauty Fly." Her albums have sold over 60 copies in mainland China and have entered the Asian sales charts.

I worked as an idol singer for over a year.

Later, because the image of the "Fairy Sister" clashed too much with that of a singer and dancer, and because she focused more on film and television development, she stopped singing and releasing albums.

After meeting Chen Mo, she became the female lead in "Peerless", breaking the audience's preconceived image. The fairy sister can not only play an ethereal beauty in ancient costume, but also play two roles.

A strong female lead who can keep her secrets is really fascinating.

Therefore.

Liu Yifei does not object to returning to the music scene.

With Chen Mo around, she didn't need to worry too much; she could just do whatever he asked.

The title of a triple-threat star in film, television, and music is quite attractive.

That scoundrel of a man doesn't play by the rules; he insists on dancing those embarrassing dances.

I'm so annoyed!

"Clap clap clap!" The dance teacher clapped her hands. "Director Chen's choreography is excellent and very memorable. Everyone, give it your all, let's do it again."

The three of them followed the teacher's rhythm and worked up a good sweat.

The next day.

Chen Weiting went to Korea.

Chen Mo called Xiang Zuo to his side and asked him to go with the film crew to Tianfu to sing "Chengdu Chengdu".

This song had a great influence on later generations, and once made Chengdu a holy place for healing. Yulin Road and the tavern were almost packed with tourists.

"Director Chen, loyal and honest!"

Xiang/Zuo learns from Zhao Si, standing at attention and saluting.

That sycophantic manner was truly sycophantic.

"Get out of here, this song is good, don't mess it up."

Chen Mo gave a word of advice.

"Don't worry, Lao Chen, my Mandarin is pretty good. I can handle folk songs that don't have much technical difficulty."

Xiang/Zuo is not as unreliable as he appears on the surface. His decision to follow Chen Mo to develop his career in mainland China was not only based on his parents' advice but also on his own choice.

and.

Having the foresight, I started learning Mandarin.

He took the initiative to chat with Xiao Shenyang, Zhao Si, and others, and quickly became one of the Zhao family's members. There was no way around it; the prince had given him just too much.

Zhao Si exclaimed that he would never eat Peking duck in Beijing again.

Too greasy!

After two weeks of in-depth communication, Xiang/Zuo's Mandarin level improved dramatically, though he would occasionally slip into a few words of Northeastern dialect.

The Northeastern dialect is contagious.

There's a joke that goes like this: when you first go to college, your dorm roommates are from Beijing, Shaanxi, the South, and Northeast China. After you graduate, they're all from Northeast China, and they just start talking like, "Hey, what are you looking at?"

In summary.

Opportunity always favors the prepared.

He practiced his Mandarin diligently, and now he's singing "Chengdu Chengdu".

"Hey Mom, I have great news! I'm going to Tianfu Roadshow tonight."

After leaving the ward, Xiang/Zuo immediately called his mother.

Mrs. Xiang: "That's great, son! Mom will set off immediately to Tianfu to cheer you on."

Xiang/Zuo: "Old Chen said this song is very good, not inferior to 'Northeast Folk Song' and 'Love Story of Guangzhou' at all."

Mrs. Xiang: "Okay, okay, follow Director Chen closely. The mainland is the future. Your father and I will go to Chengdu together, and then we'll go back to Beijing with you to see Teacher Zhao and your Aunt Ma."

To the left: "Bring more cosmetics and electronic products; Miss Liu likes them."

Xiang/Tai: "You little rascal, you've become sensible. Mom remembers."

……

……

Chen Mo turned on his computer, preparing to send an email to Park Hyo-min.

however.

The instant the mouse clicks to open the interface.

A dozen emails popped up all at once, all from the same person.

"Oppa, will you come?"

"Oppa, our music show performance isn't very good. We're only at number 5 on the weekly music chart. We're probably going to flop."

"Oppa, a lot of people are criticizing us, saying we are copycats, and that Jiyeon debuted by piggybacking on the fame of national goddess Kim Tae-hee, and that we will do anything to become famous."

"Oppa, I'm so tired, will you reply to me?"

"Oppa, I'm not tired anymore! Our second single album, 'TTL,' has become a hit! Finally, people know T-ara! We have our own fan club now!"

"Oppa, there are still a lot of people criticizing us. We have to do so many schedules every day, but we don't earn much money. I will try to raise 25 won as soon as possible."

"Oppa..."

Chen Mo knew that Crown's debut was not smooth, but that they would soon make a comeback with "Bo Peep Bo Peep".

This song, "Poppy Poppy," which captured the hearts of countless e-sports men, was originally a rejected title track, but it unexpectedly became a hit, helping Crown Entertainment win its first music show number one, achieving a three-week winning streak on SBS Inkigayo, and the "cat dance" swept across South Korea.

At this point, T-ara became a sensation and embarked on their path to usurp the throne.

"There's an announcement coming up in a few days that requires your participation. Good luck!"

After sending the email, Chen Mo closed his laptop and called Lao Liu to go to the dance studio to practice.

Goryeo, Nonhyeon-dong.

The Crown group just finished one event, went back to the dormitory to rest for half an hour, and then set off again for the next event.

Park Hyo-min, Ham Eun-jung, and Park Ji-yeon shared the large room, while Park So-yeon and Lee Qri shared the second bedroom. Jeon Bo-ram, being the oldest and most senior, shared a single room.

"Da da da!"

After Park Hyo-min returned, she didn't even bother to go to the toilet and ran to Lee Qri's place to borrow a laptop.

"Don't hold out any more hope, Hyomin. He's a big director in China. I've seen the news there recently. Oppa's movie 'Project Gutenberg' has grossed over 100 million at the box office. He even came up with a unique idea: a city box office competition. Several of the songs he wrote are huge hits in China. How could he possibly remember a little-known Korean girl group like ours?"

Lee Juri comforted her.

Park Hyo-min remained silent and habitually opened her computer to check her emails.

This is something she does every day.

And it will be done many, many times.

In fact, after Chen Mo left, she also thought that Oppa and she were from two different worlds and that they could never cross paths again. But she was stubborn and refused to give up even if there was a glimmer of hope.

Oppa's embrace is so warm, and he's so talented and considerate. It's really so intoxicating and addictive.

Hang in there!

You must hang in there, Hyomin.

What if?

Park Hyo-min opened her inbox.

A new email popped up; the name was familiar—it was the one she had been waiting for for so long.

"what!"

A scream, trembling with sobs, pierced the ceiling.