China Entertainment 1997

Taiwan Province, Alpha Records

After taking the mainland by storm, "East Wind Break" successfully reached Taiwan at the end of August and competed fiercely with singers such as Sun Yanzi and F4 in the rankings.

Although they have not won the championship yet, discerning people have already seen that unless the two companies engage in public relations at all costs, it is only a matter of time before "Dongfeng Po" overtakes them.

But Sun Yanzi and Cao Xuan are both owned by Warner, and their palms and backs are full of flesh, so they will definitely not interfere indiscriminately.

Several companies behind F4 can suppress it if they join forces, but they are busy taking F4 on a tour across Asia to make money and have no time to care about rankings.

"East Wind Break" played by pipa resounded throughout the treasure island.

It also made everyone at Alpha Company ecstatic. Cao Xuan wrote two songs for Jay Chou, which in their view was the biggest selling point of Little Tuesday's album.

Sun Yanzi's hit "Little Lucky" also strengthened their ideas.

In particular, boss Wu Zongxian planned to make a fuss about these two songs, but was strongly opposed by general manager Yang Junrong.

As Chou Jielun's nobleman, Yang Junrong is unwavering in Xiao Zhou's talent, and his confidence in him even exceeds Chou Jielun's own.

Under Yang Junrong's arrangement, Jay Chou's positioning is more of a musician than a singer.

He is a pioneering singer-songwriter who is at the forefront of trends, and he is the persona he created for Jay Chou.

This persona made many fans ignore Xiao Zhou's relatively weak singing skills and focus on his talent and creative ability. It also made Xiao Zhou stand out among the young singers and become unique.

Although there is now a stronger Cao Xuan, the brilliance of Xiao Zhou's creative talent has been divided to a certain extent.

But it also makes people feel more intuitively about Jay Chou's potential. Even if he can't catch up with Cao Xuan, having a low-end version is still great.

However, Yang Junrong is very optimistic about Xiao Zhou. In his heart, Xiao Zhou is not a low-end version, but the second Cao Xuan, and he has been working hard for it.

If he can personally hold a "Cao Xuan", his career will be extremely brilliant.

This is also the reason why he strongly opposes Wu Zong's current two songs making a big fuss.

Because Jay Chou is a creative genius, his album should be headed by his own songs. If the selling point is Cao Xuan's songs, wouldn't it be putting the cart before the horse?

Maybe the album sales data is better, but the consequence is that Jay Chou's character "overturned".

If these two songs weren't really good, Yang Junrong would even want to put these two songs out of the album.

It's not that Xiao Zhou can't sing other people's songs, but that he can't sing Cao Xuan's songs because his aura is too big and it will affect Xiao Zhou.

At Yang Junrong's insistence, Jay Chou's new album has not used Cao Xuan's two songs as a selling point. He plans to wait for the album to be released and other songs to have an impact, and then use it as publicity to increase sales.

However, the popularity of Chinese style caused by "East Wind Break" once again caused differences in Alpha Company's opinions.

"Chinese style is so popular, and Jay has a ready-made song, why can't he get a share of the pie?"

"Yes, this is the best opportunity. F4 is so popular, and Allen is not well-known in mainland China. This is the perfect opportunity to enter the mainland market."

"Lao Yang, don't be rigid. You need to be flexible in this matter."

"..."

Wu Zongxian and several other shareholders or senior executives of the company tried their best to persuade Yang Junrong, but Yang Junrong still insisted on what he had said.

"It's not that I'm old-fashioned, but we shouldn't just look at the immediate benefits. Following the trend this time can indeed make Jay popular, and even tie Cao Xuan to become the backbone of the new Chinese style genre and enter the mainland market.

But we have to consider the consequences. If following the trend this time means weakening Jay's most valuable attribute as an independent musician, the impact will be fatal. "

"Cao Xuan has also sung other people's songs. Who can deny his creative talent? Mr. Yang's words are a bit alarmist."

A certain senior executive was a little unhappy with Yang Junrong's persistence and got angry.

"I don't deny that I'm exaggerating, but we don't rule out the possibility of this happening. Jay is the company's ace, and we have to ensure that his career goes smoothly. This is not just for him, but for the company and all of us."

Yang Junrong argued hard and argued with a group of opposing senior executives. The company boss Wu Zongxian and several shareholders also hesitated.

However, after discussion, they finally couldn't stand the temptation of Jay Chou to break into the mainland.

After all, no matter how exciting Yang Junrong's words are, they are just assumptions. No one can guarantee that Jay Chou's next album will be popular, and it might be a hit.

There are too many such short-lived shooting stars in Taiwan. We don’t want to put aside the immediate profits and gamble on a future that may not succeed.

What's more, they didn't think this would have any impact on Jay Chou, so Yang Junrong's words were a bit too cautious.

Although Yang Junrong was the general manager, he had no shares and was just a professional worker. Under the insistence of his boss and shareholders, he had no choice but to give in.

So, Xiao Zhou and Fang Wenshan, who were working on an album, were called to his office by his phone.

"Jay, the company is going to release "Chrysanthemum Terrace" to hit the charts, so be prepared."

"Brother Rong, didn't you use Chinese style for the songs that were scheduled to hit the charts before?"

Zhou and Fang were puzzled. Yang Junrong explained it carefully to them at that time. They were very grateful for Yang Junrong's attention.

Xiao Zhou was embarrassed to call Cao Xuan and apologize. Unexpectedly, only a few days later, the situation changed again.

"Things here are very complicated, just follow the arrangements."

Yang Junrong really wanted to tell the truth and scold several bosses, but he still held back the words. It was useless to speak out, and it made Xiao Zhou and the others worry too much.

"Taking advantage of the general trend of "East Wind Break", if "Chrysanthemum Terrace" becomes popular, some work in the mainland may be arranged. You need to coordinate the album well and not delay the release time."

"I understand, this will be taken care of."

Xiao Zhou and the two left in confusion, quite happy in their hearts. After all, from their point of view, if "Chrysanthemum Terrace" becomes popular, it will be a great help for the new album.

Only Yang Junrong looked depressed.

The Chinese style was pioneered by Cao Xuan, and "Chrysanthemum Terrace" was also written by him. Even if it became popular and was very good for Jay Chou, the biggest focus is still on Cao Xuan.

People would say that it was Cao Xuan's songs that made Jay Chou popular.

There is nothing wrong with this evaluation when applied to other singers, but when applied to singer-songwriters like Jay Chou, it does more harm than good.

The most frightening thing is that if "Chrysanthemum Terrace" really becomes a big hit, it will become Jay Chou's first large-scale work in the industry.

So no matter how good his performance is in the future and people recognize his talent, it still can't change that he first became popular due to Cao Xuan's singing talent.

People will even attribute part of Jay Chou's success to Cao Xuan.

I think it's because Cao Xuan made him famous and his songs were listened to, so he became popular. Cao Xuan is his nobleman and his boss.

Don't think it's an exaggeration, because logically, it is true. Some people may argue that the aroma of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley. Jay Chou's talent can make him famous without relying on Cao Xuan.

But no matter what, once "Chrysanthemum Terrace" becomes a hit, Cao Xuan will definitely be a disaster that Jay Chou cannot avoid.

"Damn it, was this planned by him?"

Yang Junrong cursed in his heart, after all, it was Cao Xuan who benefited.

………

"Ah sneeze!"

Thousands of miles away in the capital, Cao Xuan, who was visiting the crew of "Li Wei as an Official", suddenly sneezed.

"What's wrong?"

Under the large parasol, Zeng Li, who was reading the script, raised his head and asked, Cao Xuan rubbed his nose.

"Maybe the air conditioner was blowing last night and I sweated too much."

"I told you not to be so... anxious. I have some isatis root and I will ask Han Mei to brew a pack for you later."

Zeng Li worriedly touched Cao Xuan's forehead and compared it with himself. He felt no fever. He breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help complaining.

"I haven't seen you in half a month. I don't work hard to pay the official food. You don't have to think too much. It's just a sneeze. It's nothing."

Cao Xuan teased him shamelessly, and Zeng Li spat at him, but thinking about their lingering love last night, he couldn't help but blush, and lowered his head to read the script in a covert manner.

After sitting for a while, assistant Zhang Chong and Zeng Li's roommate and assistant Han Meila brought several large boxes of ice cream, iced drinks, watermelon and other summer snacks and distributed them to the crew.

Cao Xuan didn't seem to care about the others. He personally delivered the things of Tang Guoqiang, Jiao Huang and other veteran actors.

"Thanks for your hard work, teachers. Let's eat something to relieve the heat. I can't stand the freezing cold. Here's mung bean soup."

"Excuse me, Mr. Cao."

"What's the point of being polite? Logically, I should have come earlier, but I haven't been free yet. I ordered a few tables for lunch. If you don't mind, teachers, please come over and let's get together and chat. I'll learn from the teachers."

Cao Xuan didn't put on any pretense of being a king or a producer. He was very humble and even regarded himself as a junior. Several veteran actors were very useful.

With their age and status, there is no shortage of drama, and it doesn't matter whether they are fawning over the boss or the sponsor.

If you keep your posture low, they will feel that you have face, and they will give you face. Everyone is very harmonious, and we will cooperate if there is an opportunity in the future. Even if there is no opportunity, we can build a good reputation.

After saying hello, Cao Xuan turned back and saw Li Qianru sitting on pins and needles next to Zeng Li. When he saw Cao Xuan, he showed a forced smile.

"Xuan...Mr. Cao."

"Well, I'm going to tell you something, Sister Li, and you should retreat first."

"okay."

When Li Qian heard this, she ran away. Zeng Li looked at her leaving back and wrinkled his beautiful nose.

"Why do I think this girl is afraid of you? She is still young, so don't mess around."

"I'm seventeen, so there's no legal liability involved."

Cao Xuanpi said something, and when he saw Zeng Li about to throw away the script, he smiled and said: "Just kidding, she is young, it is normal for her to be scared when she sees a boss like the producer."

Zeng Li casually made an excuse to cover up the past, and Zeng Li didn't look into it carefully, but in fact, Cao Xuan understood very well why Li Qian was afraid.

I don't know how this girl fell in Jiang Xuerou's eyes. Although she didn't sign the contract with Zhou Yi, she was brought to the crew to play a maid in the filming of "Li Wei as an Official" this time.

For this reason, Cao Xuan gave her the green light to finish filming "The Golden Family" ahead of schedule.

And the maid played by Li Qian is Pomegranate, the maid of Yue Siying played by the heroine Zeng Li.

"A History of Martial Arts" hasn't started yet, so Zeng Li doesn't know about the relationship between Li Qian and Hu Jing.

Zeng Li became famous because of Blue Phoenix, but after all, he was just a supporting role and not particularly famous.

Li Qian didn't know her. Even if she later learned that she had an affair with Cao Xuan, she didn't care. After all, there were too many female artists who had affairs with Cao Xuan. True or false, it couldn't be considered a basis.

The two acted like a master and a servant on-screen, and had a good relationship off-screen. Zeng Li saw that Li Qian was young and took care of her as a younger sister.

Cao Xuan came to visit the class several times before, but he said it was a visit to the class, but in fact he just quietly comforted Empress Xigong, and few people knew about it.

It was not until this time that "Li Wei is an Official" is about to be completed that he, the producer, made a public visit to the cast for the first time.

Although she was not very close to Zeng Li on the set, Li Qian was not a fool. She had even observed the relationship between Cao Xuan and Hu Jing at close range. The relationship between Cao Xuan and Zeng Li now looked too familiar to her. .

Then the girl lost her temper.

At the same time, she played the role of a maid for the two empresses in the East Palace and the West Palace. How should she behave if she waits for the two TV series to be broadcast.

From the bottom of her heart, she was partial to Hu Jing. After all, the two had collaborated on two dramas, but Zeng Li was also good to her.

If the two sides faced each other in the future, who should she side with?

Therefore, Li Qian was not afraid, but confused, so he lowered his head and acted like an ostrich. When he saw Cao Xuan, the person involved, he even ran away.

After all, for Li Qian, who is still seventeen years old, watching a man show affection to two women respectively has a great impact on the young mind...