The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 530 Who will I meet and what kind of conversation will we have?

"You can contact him, but there's no need to sign him so quickly. He's in high spirits right now."

After listening to Qian Jiang's blueprint, Zhou Yi thought about it and shook his head slightly: "Giving timely assistance is better than icing on the cake."

For Li Jian, 2003 was basically the beginning of his stepping down from the "pedestal".

Many people actually have a misunderstanding that Li Jian is talented, so they automatically substitute the talented persona of the first generation of Shuimu Nianhua into his work. But in fact, during the Shuimu Nianhua period, Li Jian's creative ability was not better than Lu Gengxu.

Of the two, the one who actually occupied the dominant position in creation was Lu Gengxu.

The classic song "You in My Life" was also written and composed by Lu Gengxu.

This is also the reason why Li Jian formed a group with Lu Gengxu in 01, but parted ways with Lu Gengxu in the second half of 2002 - after becoming famous, he wanted to have more control over the album creation, but the company did not agree.

Because none of the songs written by Li Jian himself can be considered popular.

Both graduated from Tsinghua University and have creative abilities. One has written classic hits that have stood the test of the market, while the other has never become popular at all. Who can give the correct answer?

It is precisely because of this that Li Jian attaches great importance to his new album "Like Water Flowing Time" released this year after signing with TEDA Audio and Video. The success of this album determines whether he can successfully prove himself.

But, if Zhou Yi remembers correctly, this album was a flop.

Although there was the song "Legend", due to TEDA Audio and Video's weak promotion and marketing capabilities, the song did not become popular - it was only sung in a small circle.

This is also the biggest drawback of the physical record era: it is really difficult to become popular without a company to promote it or if the company has weak promotion and marketing capabilities.

If Wang Fei had not sung the song "Legend" on the big platform of the Spring Festival Gala in the future, Li Jian might really have no chance of turning things around.

In order to make a living, Li Jian even sold the copyright of "Legend". But after Wang Fei became famous, Wang Fei, who was unaware of the situation, got involved in a copyright lawsuit.

The song "Legend" became popular but got involved in a copyright lawsuit. Wang Fei himself was confused because Wang Fei directly asked Li Jian for authorization.

I contacted Li Jian again, and his answer was that he had forgotten that he had sold the song.

But whether he really forgot or was pretending to be ignorant is a matter of opinion.

"You don't think his new album will be good?" Qian Jiang, sensing the hidden meaning, immediately perked up.

He can still argue with Zhou Yi about other aspects, but when it comes to music, he will undoubtedly respect Zhou Yi.

“The era of folk music is over.”

Zhou Yi chuckled, put on his headphones, and listened to the demo he recorded: "The reason why literary youths are so popular is that the Internet has brought together the voices of a small number of people. When they really pay for the album, they will understand why folk music has become a niche."

Even Song Ke has gradually given up folk songs in his own plans, which is enough to explain everything.

The most famous "folk singer" of this period actually exceeded many people's expectations - He Jiong.

In 04, He Jiong's campus folk song "Gardenia Blossoms" has become the folk song memory of countless people. Its popularity is not inferior to "My Deskmate". It can be said to be a work that has revived the confidence of the domestic folk song market.

Then a lot of folk singers who thought they had hope failed, leaving the folk music genre on a shaky basis for the next few years.

However, it seems that He Jiong hasn’t started making an album yet?

After seeing Qian Jiang off, Zhou Yi listened to the demo and confirmed that it was OK. He was about to start arranging the next song when a phone call came in that surprised him.

He Jiong.

"Zhou Yi, it's me, He Jiong..."

After the call was connected, He Jiong's words, which always made people feel like spring breeze, came from the receiver.

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"How is it, Mr. He?"

In the VIP box of a large bar in Houhai, the imperial capital.

Qin Lan, who was quite nervous, looked at He Jiong who hung up the phone and asked in a low voice.

Having experienced a lot of intrigues when she first entered the entertainment industry, she has already erased a lot of the temperament of a girl from Shenyang, and seems to have some of the graceful Jiangnan style.

"Don't worry, Zhou Yi is very easy to talk to and has a good personality. Don't think he is so scary, that's just rumors from people who don't know the truth."

Seeing her like this, He Jiong was somewhat amused and helpless.

As a contracted artist of Hunan TV's subsidiary company, the company has been busy since Warner Bros. sent the news that Qin Lan was invited to audition. After all, "My Fair Princess 3" is indeed a concern for many people.

"Just honestly tell him those words on behalf of Qiong Yao. Qiong Yao will hold a banquet for Zhou Yi to apologize in the future. You just need to think of yourself as a peace ambassador."

As a man of many talents, He Jiong smiled and said, "Even when two countries are at war, they still don't kill the envoys."

It’s called an audition, but in fact, any discerning person in the relevant company can see that this is basically a multiple-choice question.

In order to leave a good impression on Zhou Yi, the company leaders under Hunan TV specially found He Jiong, who was familiar with Zhou Yi, and asked him to help act as a middleman to introduce the two parties to each other so that they could have a basic understanding.

After taking several deep breaths, Qin Lan, who was trying to calm down, couldn't help but nodded.

Although she was unhappy about what her agent had secretly told her before, she really had no intention of dating Zhou Yi to get promoted.

It wasn't because of anything else, it was simply because the penalty of 10 million RMB made her not even think about having a passionate love affair with Zhou Yi, a man of such a high status.

There is a restrictive clause in the contract she signed with Hunan TV that prohibits her from having a romantic relationship.

"So what are his taboos?"

Qin Lan, who was still planning what topic she should prepare, asked about Zhou Yi's information: "I don't mean those superficial taboos that my agent told me."

"No."

He Jiong said about his understanding of Zhou Yi: "He is quite elegant and easy-going."

Just as she was practicing her opening remarks in her mind, someone knocked on the door of the box.

Zhou Yi, dressed in a white T-shirt, jeans and sneakers, smiled as he pushed the door open. The first impression he gave people was sunshine: "Teacher He, don't you have classes today? You actually have time to organize a party?"

"You know I teach Arabic. If I were really busy, I wouldn't have time to fly to Changsha every week to record Happy Camp."

He Jiong shook his head, and then introduced Qin Lan who was standing beside him: "Let me introduce you, this is Qin Lan, who just signed with Hunan TV."

"Hello, I'm Qin Lan, I really like your songs..."

Qin Lan came back to her senses and was so nervous that she forgot the dialogues she had rehearsed many times in her mind. She could only introduce herself in a dry voice - after she finished, she wanted to slap herself twice.

There is no way, Zhou Yi is just too famous now.

For a little-known person like her who has only been in the entertainment industry for a few years, if she had not participated in the Qiong Yao drama, she might not have had the opportunity to dine at the same table with Zhou Yi.

"Are you Miss Qin?"

Zhou Yi looked her up and down. Qin Lan, who had not yet had plastic surgery on her face, had a traditional square face. This could be seen from the character Zhihua she played. She had a face that looked mature when she was in her 20s, and you could tell what she would look like in her 40s.

There is obvious fat on the jawbone, and the cheeks are not streamlined.

"Don't be so nervous, I'm not a monster." Zhou Yi noticed the shyness and nervousness of the Northeast girl before he finished speaking, and smiled to liven up the atmosphere: "How can we shoot the MV later if this happens?"

?

Qin Lan was a little confused when she heard this.

no……

Is this it?

What about the unspoken rules hinted by the agent?

Isn’t it said that the Book of Changes has always been difficult to understand?
Under He Jiong's graceful greeting, the box, which had never been dull, was filled with laughter.

Especially when it comes to music.

"To be honest with you, Zhou Yi, I do have the idea of ​​making an album. More channels mean more paths. After all, who doesn't have a dream of making music in their heart?"

He Jiong, who didn't need to be too cautious in front of Zhou Yi, said self-deprecatingly when talking about his current career: "Besides, it's not easy to be a host nowadays."

Li Xiang has confirmed that she will officially leave Hunan TV after October this year and set up her own business. The current leading entertainment program in China, Happy Camp, has also been in turmoil for a while.

After all, the original core of this program was supported by the core character Li Xiang.

Based on this background, it is understandable that He Jiong wants to try the music industry. After all, he himself doesn't know how long he can last on "Happy Camp" without Li Xiang.

Hunan TV is famous for its quickness in cancelling programs.

"This is easy. If you want to test the waters, Mr. He, you can contact Warner. Warner is very busy these days."

Zhou Yi sipped his straw nonchalantly and joked, "We are in need of a famous host like you to join us."

He Jiong released an album simply because he was uncertain about the future. He himself had no intention of getting deeply involved in the music industry. Such a person is just the right person to be a "tool man".

"Gardenia Blossoms" is right there, just a casual thing.

At that time, we will market it again by saying "He can easily bring over a host from another industry to bring down the domestic folk music circle", which will choke those "old and young" people and see if they still talk nonsense all day long.

He Jiong, who was just speaking his mind, never expected that he would receive a helping hand from Zhou Yi without hesitation, and he was somewhat touched.

After Li Xiang decided to leave, his future became uncertain and he experienced the fickleness of the entertainment industry for the first time - many of those people in the entertainment industry who were willing to be friends with him in the past began to wait and see.

He could clearly feel it.

On the contrary, Zhou Yi, the most famous person in his circle of friends, remained as friendly to him as before. He was even willing to help him during his low period and actively supported him in a joking way.

Such a man was actually slandered as "arrogant", "self-willed" and "arrogant and willful". Those reporters were simply blinded by greed!
As a shrewd person, He Jiong rarely feels this kind of sincerity from the heart.

In order not to cause trouble for Zhou Yi, He Jiong did not agree immediately, after all, Qin Lan was still there. If he agreed, Zhou Yi would be embarrassed if Warner did not agree to waste time cooperating.

This is not what He Jiong, who is good at putting himself in other people's shoes, wants.

It was Zhou Yi's business as a young man who wanted to help his friends. He should be sensible.

Qin Lan, who also knew about the big changes within Hunan TV, just silently served tea and water, but in her heart she looked at Zhou Yi with a little more sidelong glances -

No matter what, this kind of character that is willing to help friends without hesitation is indeed a plus.

After eating and drinking, Qin Lan sent He Jiong away and was about to follow her agent's instructions to find an opportunity to have a private conversation with Zhou Yi, but she never expected that the latter would say goodbye to her without any nostalgia.

"what?"

Qin Lan was a little confused as she had never expected this.

Isn’t it said that Zhou Yi is recognized as a romantic?
After all, she is quite pretty, so how come you have no interest in her at all?

"Oh, by the way, there is something I can't tell you since He Jiong is here."

Zhou Yi, who had saved Qin Lan's phone number, smiled and said to her, "What happened between Qiong Yao and I is just between the two of us. One is one, two is two. I don't really like to be involved in a so-called third party victim."

Qin Lan: "..."

"So, when you go back, just tell them that I promised you to perform and that's OK."

Zhou Yi put the phone back into his pocket and shrugged with a smile. Under Qin Lan's hesitant gaze, he turned around and waved his hand without looking back: "Let's go, see you on the set later."

"..."

After watching Zhou Yi walk out of the box, go down the stairs and disappear into the black limousine outside the bar, Qin Lan, who was standing at the railing on the second floor, lowered her head and glanced at the number she had just saved in her cell phone's address book - it was Zhou Yi's number.

On the performance stage in the center of the bar downstairs, the resident singer plucked the strings and sang the hit song "Meeting" from Sun Yanzi's latest album "Unfinished".

"I heard the departure of winter, and I woke up in a certain year and month~
"I think, I wait, I look forward to it, but the future cannot be arranged by this~"

Qin Lan felt that Zhou Yi had overturned her impression of her, so she leaned on the railing with her arms. Attracted by the singing, she turned her head and saw a thin girl playing the song with emotion.

"Who will I meet and what kind of conversation will we have~
"The person I'm waiting for, how far in the future is he~
"I heard the wind coming from the subway and the crowd~
"I'm standing in line, holding the number plate of love~"

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"Sounds good!"

Inside the Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou.

After listening to the last rehearsal, Cheng Hao stood in the audience and applauded her good sisters who were singing on the stage.

Sun Yanzi, who was satisfied with her good condition, couldn't help but point in the direction of Cheng Hao below the stage, gave her a wink, and grinned playfully.

(End of this chapter)