Returning to Taiwan in 2000 as a patriotic artist

Zhou Huimin looked at Gu Bei with some concern: "Aren't you angry?"

"What's there to be angry about?" Gu Bei picked up a piece of beef. "In a few months, their faces will be slapped hard."

Moreover, his explosive remarks are about to be released.

Yang Wanqing changed the channel.

On the show "Entertainment 100%", Barbie Hsu and Dee Hsu were also imitating Jay Chou.

Big S was wearing a baseball cap with the brim pulled low, while Little S teased her from the side, "You're speaking so softly, sing a little clearer!"

Barbie Hsu deliberately sang a few lines unclearly, and then the two of them laughed and fell onto the sofa.

Change the channel again.

The subtitles read "Unable to understand".

Change it again.

In the talk show "Complete Entertainment," the host is complaining, "How can someone become popular if they can't even understand the lyrics?"

Yang Wanqing switched between several TV stations, and almost every entertainment program was making fun of "Lovely Woman".

"This is too much." Her smile gradually turned cold.

Gu Bei remained calm.

He had experienced this in his past life and knew that this was just the beginning.

When "Lovely Woman" was first released in November 2000, the Taiwanese media almost unanimously ridiculed it.

The Liberty Times said, "Singing is like chanting scriptures; the audience can't understand it."

The United Daily News reported that "listeners complained they couldn't understand it."

The China Times believes that "the rhythm and melody are too avant-garde and do not conform to the aesthetic habits of Chinese-speaking audiences."

Music Weekly went so far as to name Jay Chou the "Most Disappointing Newcomer of the Year".

A radio DJ said on the show, "Does this singer have a lisp? The melody is fragmented; I don't think he'll succeed."

Even record company executives have publicly stated, "This kind of music has no market potential."

"Gu Bei, should I ask someone to do some public relations?" Yang Wanqing frowned.

Her heart was beginning to stir.

"No need," Gu Bei shook his head. "Let them curse."

"Once 'Black Humor,' 'Tornado,' and 'Starry Night' are all released, they'll naturally shut up."

Looking at his calm expression, Zhou Huimin suddenly felt a strange sensation.

Why is this 20-year-old so calm?

It was as if... he already knew the ending.

"Gu Bei," she asked softly, "do you really believe Jie Lun will become a hit?"

"It's not just believing," Gu Bei picked up the bowl, took a sip of soup, "it's certain."

"The more he's criticized now, the harder he'll be proven wrong later."

"Sister Yang, please help me keep this a secret. Try your best not to let Jie Lun and Wen Shan know, so as not to affect their creative mood."

Yang Wanqing and Zhou Huimin exchanged a glance. "Okay, I'll do my best."

Their current idea is to delay as long as possible and try not to upset the two of them.

On TV, yet another host started imitating Jay Chou.

"Hey, not bad!"

The audience burst into laughter again.

Gu Bei looked at the screen, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Laugh.

Laugh as much as you want.

Waiting for the album to be officially released.

As "Starry Sky," "Tornado," and "Black Humor" climbed the charts one by one, and sales surpassed one million...

You'll soon find out how much your face will hurt later if you laugh the loudest today.

……

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

I made plans with Sister Zhou today to film the music video for "Fairy Tale".

After finishing his 20-minute morning run, Gu Bei quickly washed up, changed into a suit, and walked into Sister Yang's villa.

Vivian Chow was already sitting on the sofa.

She wore a short-sleeved knit top and a light blue floral long skirt. Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, and she wore light makeup with a thin layer of lipstick on her lips.

"Sister Zhou, up so early?" Gu Bei was a little surprised.

"I... have insomnia." Vivian Chow stood up, holding her Lady Dior bag.

She tossed and turned in bed all night, unable to sleep, her mind filled with images of Gu Bei.

"Go early so you can take the photos early."

"Let's go then." Gu Bei nodded.

The two walked out of the villa.

A moment later, the Audi A6 drove out of the villa area and merged into the morning street.

The atmosphere inside the car was somewhat quiet.

Gu Bei focused on driving, occasionally glancing to the side out of the corner of his eye.

Zhou Huimin tilted her head, looking at the street scene flashing past the window.

The morning light fell on her profile, outlining her beautiful lines.

"Sister Zhou," Gu Bei broke the silence first.

"Um?"

"Something on your mind?"

The car stopped at the traffic light.

Zhou Huimin was silent for a moment, then turned her head: "Gu Bei, if Wanqing finds out, will she blame me?"

"No." Gu Bei also turned his head.

Eyes facing each other.

Zhou Huimin recalled yesterday's passionate kiss, and looked away shyly, her ears turning slightly red.

She had never done anything so outrageous before.

She initiated a kiss with another man without having broken up with him...

This has crossed the line.

But for some reason, I felt very excited, like a kind of pleasure after letting loose.

If Gu Bei knew, he would only be more excited.

Who understands the joy of that traitor Cao Cao!

"Gu Bei, do you think... kissing scenes need to be prepared in advance?" Zhou Huimin's voice was very soft, as if she was talking to herself.

Gu Bei was stunned for a moment.

"If Sister Zhou needs it, we can discuss it."

"How do we communicate?" Zhou Huimin turned her head, her eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness.

"For example..." Gu Bei teased her deliberately, "the angle, the intensity, the duration, all of these can be agreed upon in advance."

"oh."

Seeing Sister Zhou looking out the window with a sullen expression.

Gu Bei slammed on the gas pedal, and the car sped forward.

Neither of them spoke.

Only the low rumble of the engine remained inside the car.

A few minutes later, the car drove into the studio parking lot.

The staff had already arrived and were setting up the scene.

Gu Bei leaned against the door, his mind filled with images from the "Fairy Tale" music video.

Moving house, watching a play, kissing, nosebleeds, fainting during rehearsal, carrying her and running, concert, phone on the piano, faint heartbeat on the other end of the line...

Then there is no more then.

The scene shifts, and only an empty hospital bed remains in the ward.

This is a fairy tale.

It's as beautiful as a fairy tale, yet as cruel as reality.

"What are you thinking about?"

Zhou Huimin leaned closer and saw the script in Gu Bei's hand.

She reached out and took it, then looked at it carefully. Her expression changed from sweet to serious, and finally her eyes reddened slightly.

"This is 'Fairy Tale'?" She sniffed. "What a heartbreaking story."

Gu Bei remained silent.

I feel like Sister Zhou is a bit too much of a romantic.

The two had only exchanged a few words when the staff came to tell them to start filming.

The first scene was set in a small living room on the east side of the studio.

The sofa, coffee table, books, lamp, and piano made the room feel very cramped.

Gu Bei sat down at the piano, his fingers landing on the keys, and the prelude to "Fairy Tale" began in a somewhat chaotic manner.

"Action!"

Vivian Chow lay on the sofa, eyes closed, tapping her feet to the beat.

As she listened, she suddenly stood up and walked barefoot to the piano.

Then, he stretched out his fingers and pressed the keys randomly a few times.

"Do, Re, Mi".

A few broken notes popped out, out of tune, yet strangely pleasant to hear.

Gu Bei looked up at her.

Vivian Chow smiled, pressed the buttons a few more times, then turned around and walked back to the sofa, lying down again.

"Card!"

The chubby director called "cut," saying, "Okay, that's a good take. Get ready for the next scene."

In the second scene, Gu Bei sat with his back to the piano.

Vivian Chow, with her hands on her knees, shouted, "Come help me move!"

"Card!"

The chubby director called "cut," saying, "Okay, that's a good take. Get ready for the next scene."

They plan to film all the scenes inside the house first, and then combine several clips to create the complete "Fairy Tale" music video.

In the third scene, Gu Bei and Zhou Huimin moved the rattan chair into the living room together.

The two were exhausted and covered in sweat, so they sat down to rest in wicker chairs.

Vivian Chow's chest heaved...

Gu Bei turned his head and stared at her chest, unable to look away.

"Card!"

The portly director called "cut" again, "Maintain this pace and prepare for the next scene."

Next game...

Kissing scene.