Huayu 2009: Who should we call the Heavenly King?

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Zhang Dandan rushed to San Po Kong in Kowloon, asking for directions for ages and receiving several eye-rolls before finally finding Moon Studio.

This is Mark Lui's private recording studio.

Many singers under Gold Typhoon have recorded songs here.

Upon arriving at the entrance of Recording Studio No. 1, Zhang Dandan saw the person in question: Shen Yan was discussing music arrangement with Lei Songde.

He had already revised the lyrics for "Blank Space".

Actually, there weren't many changes.

Phrases like "New money, suit and tie" and turning bad boys into good boys can be modified slightly.

It took Shen Yan half a month to revise these seven or eight lines of lyrics.

The key is rhyme and rhythm.

As for the general meaning of the lyrics, just get it right.

What lyrics do you look at in English songs?

Many popular Western singles have lyrics that are unreadable, and there are tons of risqué songs.

Seeing his assistant, who was panting and covered in sweat, Shen Yan stopped the discussion and turned to ask.

"What is it?"

"Brother Yan, Sister K wants you to return her call."

Zhang Dandan told the truth.

"She...she seems about to explode with anger."

"Okay, I'll call her back."

Apple phones are such junk, you can't even change the battery. Shen Yan was busy working last night and didn't charge his phone until he got to the recording studio, where he finally plugged it in to keep it charged.

Turn on.

hum!hum!hum!

A barrage of text messages and call notifications flooded in instantly.

Ignoring those messages, he dialed Cai Yinong's number, and she answered almost instantly after only two rings.

"Young Master, you've finally decided to call me back?"

Cai Yinong's voice was full of sarcasm, but Shen Yan ignored it and didn't respond at all.

"K-sister, you know, Apple phones are such a pain that you can't change the battery. It ran out of power and shut down last night. I just got to the recording studio and just plugged it in."

"Don't believe me? Ask Mark."

As he spoke, he handed his phone to Mark Lui, who was standing next to him.

"Hey Mr. Lei, Mr. K, this is Lei Songde."

Lei Songde smiled and took the phone. He didn't explain to Shen Yan, but instead brought up the new song.

"K, Shen Yan's new song is really amazing. It's both retro and modern. It's hard to imagine that he wrote it in just half a day."

"Sigh, if the big boss weren't preparing to retire, I would definitely have strongly recommended that he sign Shen Yan."

When Raymond Lui refers to a contract, he is naturally referring to the full contract.

He was genuinely shocked.

Look at those lyrics, they're all aimed at external doubts and criticisms. If they weren't written on the spot, what else could they be?

That's so cool!

Immediately afterwards, Mark Lui launched into a scathing critique of the English song's arrangement, melody, and artistic conception, praising it to the skies.

Cai Yinong was completely taken aback.

English song?

It took you half a day to write this?

A blend of 1980s retro style and modern elements?

Are they going to shoot a music video?

He simultaneously uploaded the song to YouTube and domestic video websites in response?

Cai Yinong, who started her career in Hong Kong, certainly knows who Lei Songde is. He's a producer favored by superstars, and even though his creative abilities have declined, he still has a keen eye for talent.

He highly praised it.

Thinking about it, Cai Yinong sighed inwardly.

Does having talent give you the right to be willful?

Perhaps, she truly doesn't understand the world of geniuses.

After being interrupted by Lei Songde, Cai Yinong's anger subsided considerably, and she repeatedly instructed Shen Yan not to show his face for the time being.

First, check the wind direction.

then.

Next time you have any ideas, be sure to discuss them with the company, or at least report them to them.

After ending the call, Cai Yinong looked at Hu Jia.

"There's no need to issue those press releases."

"Aren't you going to send it?" Hu Jia asked in surprise.

"Hmm, that kid said he'd write a song in response. Let him be. I want to see how he replies."

This time, Cai Yinong was really furious.

But after the initial shock came joy.

She knew that Shen Yan understood English, could speak it and write it, but that was completely different from writing songs.

In 2006, after signing with Huayi Music, Jane Zhang released some English songs, and Huayi Music also tried to promote her to the international music scene.

However, the results were minimal, and after several years of effort, they hadn't made a ripple.

It's just so-so.

Last year, Jane Zhang switched to Universal Music because Huayi Brothers' resources were too weak.

Although Cai Yinong wasn't too excited about Shen Yan's new song, it was still a matter of "yes" or "no".

This is very important.

As long as there are works, even without actual achievements, the company can take the opportunity to promote them.

The word "international" is very valuable.

In the entertainment industry, who doesn't want to squeeze into the Western circle? Being associated with the word "international" means more than just fame; it also means real benefits.

"By the way, you'll be staying with me at the company these next few days, keeping an eye on public opinion."

Upon hearing Cai Yinong's instructions, Hu Jia inwardly groaned.

The Lunar New Year is almost here.

Should we stay a few more days?

Will I be able to make it home on Lunar New Year's Eve?

There are only five days left until the Chinese New Year.

Is it possible to finish a song and shoot a music video in five days?

In other places, it might be a little difficult, but this is Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's record and film industries are very mature. At its peak, a 90-minute movie could be made in a week. What's a few minutes of music video a week?

Moreover.

Shen Yan also did not intend to replicate the original.

Mother Nie's.

He couldn't afford the Shelby Cobra 427 that Taylor Swift smashed.

He filmed the Pinduoduo version, just found an actress, and filmed a simple short story about falling in love and breaking up.

That actress is someone I know.

Fertilizer does not flow into outsiders' fields.

As Leon Lai's go-to collaborator, Mark Lui recommended Janice Man, an artist under Leon Lai's management.

Because they were both too busy, Shen Yan only exchanged phone numbers with her.

Others?

There is ample time.

While Shen Yan was working hard to finish his project, the love triangle between him, Gao Yuanyuan, and Zhang Junning, as well as the revelation that he had dated nearly ten ex-girlfriends in two and a half years of college, continued to escalate.

On February 9th, the 2th day of the twelfth lunar month, Gao Yuanyuan gave a telephone interview to the media, officially responding to the rumors.

[With filming for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" about to begin, I came to Hong Kong for work. Our late-night snack was purely coincidental. Shen Yan and I are just friends.]

then.

The all-knowing netizens have dug up several more of Shen Yan's "ex-girlfriends," who have responded one after another.

Zhang Run: He's fine. We broke up amicably. Please, reporters, stop bothering me.

[Pan Zhilin: Seeing the online revelations, I feel helpless. He's not that kind of person. Breaking up was my own fault for being too willful. I don't blame him.]

[Zhang Li: You reporters are so resourceful! Yes, we talked, but I'm often filming, and the long-distance relationship gradually faded, which is why we broke up. He's a very good guy.]

【…】

While the scandal was unfolding, Gao Wenfeng, Sun Qiang, and Liu Shu were also busy. They cornered the whistleblower and gave him a good beating.

Those revelations were far too detailed.

Only someone close to you can know that clearly.

However, they did not tell Shen Yan about this, but instead spoke out through reporters, expressing their firm support for Shen Yan.

December 28th.

Shuangzi suddenly posted a Weibo post.

Shen Yan is definitely not the kind of guy who starts a relationship and then abandons it.

When pressed by netizens, she posted several more messages.

Stop speculating! I'm not his ex-girlfriend; we're just classmates.

[This is so annoying, stop asking, it's definitely not true!]

If that were the case, I would have admitted it long ago. What's there to hide?

What's the relationship? Don't ask!

[Ask me again if I've cancelled my account!]

Netizens wouldn't let it go, and faced with their persistent questions, she actually deleted her Weibo account.

Watching the ever-changing events online, Naza, far away in Shanghai, felt like she was on a rollercoaster of emotions.

Did Brother Yan really date that many girlfriends?

That's... way too much of a womanizer!

This was her initial thought, which left her feeling disillusioned, but then, suddenly, a brilliant idea struck her.

It's a good thing that we talk a lot!

Wouldn't that give her a better chance?

Besides, she had seen photos of all those "ex-girlfriends," and they were all a bunch of "old women," none of whom could compare to her.

She is different.

She's younger than Yan Ge, a beautiful girl, and definitely the special one!