Magic city!
Li Qingyao and Yang Yu made an appointment to go out for dinner.
Li Qingyao asked her assistants to queue at Haidilao for two hours, and finally it was their turn before closing time.
The two sat in a relatively quiet corner, and Tang Feifei quickly served them the dishes.
After watching Tang Feifei leave and asking to do it themselves without the waiter's help, the two of them took off their masks and brown glasses.
I looked around and found that the store was about to close, but it was still packed and as soon as there was an empty table, a customer sat down immediately.
There were still some people outside who were unwilling to leave despite the waiter's persuasion, and they suggested to the waiter to extend the business hours...
Yang Yu said in an admiring tone: "Now people say that if you come to Shanghai and don't eat at Haidilao, you've come in vain. Haidilao's business is so hot, but Wang Qian is so calm that he runs off to sing instead of opening branches. I heard from a friend in the industry that several catering groups are looking for Wang Qian and want to make an offer to him. They all want to acquire him or invest in him, and the valuation starts at at least 1 billion."
"You said that Wang Qian has been keeping a low profile in opening a hot pot restaurant these years. We were blind at the time and thought he was just trying to make ends meet. Many people in the class group laughed at Wang Qian."
"I didn't expect that he could become a tycoon by running a hot pot restaurant, with a net worth of at least 1 billion. You are the only one in our class who can compete with him."
Li Qingyao slowly dipped a piece of beef in the pot, then picked it up and put it into her mouth to chew, saying softly: "I can't compare with him now. His song download income in Tengfei in the past two months has exceeded 100 million! I didn't get that much money in Tengfei for two or three years."
Yang Yu shook his head: "You also earn hundreds of millions a year, not less than him."
Li Qingyao continued to eat and said, "That's because he doesn't develop his own commercial value. Otherwise, no one in the domestic entertainment industry can match his income. He hasn't accepted any advertising endorsements, and he probably won't accept any commercial performances in the future. Someone has already made an offer for him, starting at 5 million per performance."
Yang Yu: "That's his own choice. Anyway, I think he can't compare to you in the industry. You worked hard for several years and became a superstar step by step. He suddenly became popular and his foundation is not stable. He didn't sign with a big company to stabilize his popularity, but fell out with Tengfei and started Qian Qian Jing Ting... I don't understand his operation. Why did he have to do it himself and offend Tengfei!"
Li Qingyao sighed: "He is different from us."
Yang Yu asked back: "What's the difference?"
Li Qingyao: "We are looking at the benefits!"
Yang Yu asked kindly, "He doesn't want benefits?"
Li Qingyao's mind flashed with the image of Wang Qian, and she shook her head gently: "It depends on his mood. He only does things that make him happy."
Buzz buzz buzz…
Li Qingyao's phone vibrated, and Liu Lihua's name appeared on it.
However, Li Qingyao did not answer the call. She let it vibrate until it turned into a missed call and continued eating.
Yang Yu saw that Li Qingyao was in a bad mood, so she stopped talking about Wang Qian and started talking about her own things: "My part in the crew is about to end, and I plan to take a break at the end of the year and take on more roles next year. Originally, a while ago, a drama approached me and offered me the second female role, but I turned it down."
Li Qingyao was a little surprised: "Why did you refuse?"
Yang Yu has always played the fourth or fifth female roles in her acting career over the years, and has never played the second female role. She is always at the bottom among third-tier stars, and ordinary people may not even know who she is.
Yang Yu said with a look of disdain: "The producer asked me to go have dinner with him, and I hung up the phone directly."
Li Qingyao nodded to show that she understood.
It is almost impossible to get ahead in the circle and keep oneself clean at the same time!
If Li Qingyao hadn't been lucky enough to get the opportunity and hadn't worked hard to seize it, she would probably be just like Yang Yu, taking on supporting roles like the fourth, fifth, and sixth ones to get by.
Good resources in the circle are limited.
There are too many actors, and even more people who want to be actors.
Why should others give you resources
Those actors said that they relied on their own efforts and their acting skills to impress the director and producer, and thus got the Orange...
That's all for the audience.
In the eyes of people in the industry, they are all lies.
Stop being funny. No matter how good your acting is, can you be better than everyone else
There is always someone who is as good as you, and there is always a competitor who is not inferior to you!
If you want to get the role, you have to do more than other competitors in order to be selected.
This is the only way!
Yang Yu refused to make any contribution, so naturally there would be no role.
She was able to get one or two roles as the third or fourth female lead every year, all thanks to her background as a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy and her connections as a disciple of Professor Huang, as well as some inconspicuous resources provided by her agency. Otherwise, she would not even get fourth, fifth or sixth role, and would only be able to play minor roles at best.
Li Qingyao: "I have a drama to start filming at the end of the year. I'll tell the producer and it shouldn't be a problem to have a third female role."
Yang Yu shook his head and said with a smile, "No need. I just need to take a break at the end of the year. If the 4th and 5th don't work, I'll take the 5th, 6th and 7th. Anyway, it's fine as long as I can make money. In a few years, if I can't get any more roles, I'll retire and learn from Yu Jingruo. I heard that Jingruo is going to study and recharge himself now, and he may not be an actor in the future."
Yang Yu didn't want her friendship with Li Qingyao to be mixed with interests, because after a while they would no longer be friends.
When Li Qingyao heard Yu Jingruo's name, she stopped talking and just ate.
Yang Yu also fell silent.
Li Qingyao's phone vibrated again.
It was still Liu Lihua calling.
Li Qingyao picked up the phone and answered: "Sister Liu."
Liu Lihua's voice came from the phone: "Yaoyao, did you and Yang Yu go to eat hot pot?"
Li Qingyao: "Well, take a break."
Liu Lihua said hesitantly, "Yaoyao, the program production company told me something."
Li Qingyao glanced at Yang Yu and asked calmly, "Is it because the show was suspended and the contract ended early?"
Liu Lihua was surprised: "You know?"
Li Qingyao: "I guess, the first two recordings were already coping, there was no overall plan, it was very chaotic. The subsequent recordings were suddenly suspended... Doesn't this mean that the show is going to be suspended? It should be because the ratings are too low."
Liu Lihua: "Yes, the ratings are too low. I asked around and found out that there are five or six music talent shows that have been suspended recently, and only a few nostalgic singer music variety shows are barely holding on. This season of The Voice of China was too strong, and it had a huge impact on all similar shows. Today's audiences are not very receptive to showmanship, and the ratings have dropped significantly, so they have basically all been suspended."
"However, I will ask them to pay the remaining remuneration."
Li Qingyao: "Okay, I understand. Anything else?"
Liu Lihua: "Well, there is one more thing."
Li Qingyao: "You say."
Liu Lihua: "I saw that you interacted with Wang Qian several times on Weibo. Are you still in touch with Wang Qian?"
Li Qingyao: “No.”
After saying.
Li Qingyao hung up the phone directly, picked up the drink next to her and drank it in big gulps, as if it was a big mouthful of wine, and a hint of satisfaction appeared on her face.
Yang Yu asked softly, "Are you okay?"
Li Qingyao: "It's okay, I'm temporarily unemployed."
Yang Yu sighed: "No one expected that this year's Voice of China would be so strong, squeezing out all similar programs and making them unable to survive."
Li Qingyao sighed and said, "It has had a strong impact not only on similar variety shows, but also on the entire Chinese pop music scene. I am now planning to quit the music industry. After watching a few episodes of The Voice of China, I feel that after these contestants debut next year, I will not be able to continue in the music industry."
Li Qingyao also has self-awareness.
She knows that in the field of singing, she is just a crossover and barely stands on the threshold of a professional singer. She relies on her popularity and appearance to attract a large number of fans, but like all traffic singers, her songs are not popular, so it is difficult for her to develop in the long run.
If fans keep taking advantage of their idols, they will become poor and eventually unable to support their idols.
Only music like that of Wang Qian and Liu Shengnan that can break out of the circle and become popular on a large scale can last forever.
In the past two years, the first few popular singers in China have begun to gradually move away from their status as singers because they discovered that their fans could no longer support their musical development.
Watched this year's Voice!
Li Qingyao had only one feeling.
I am very weak!
Let’s take a look at the performance of the original songs sung by several contestants on The Voice of China on stage.
Last month, Guo Xiao's new rock song received over 23 million downloads on Tengfei, shocking the entire Chinese music scene.
Similarly, three other original songs sung on the Voice of China stage also received more than 10 million downloads on Tengfei.
Contestants of The Voice of China occupied nearly half of the top ten spots on the Tengfei New Songs Chart.
Although it can't be compared with Wang Qian's first month of releasing songs, it still stirred up the entire Chinese entertainment industry!
The performance data of new songs released by popular young stars, popular female singer groups, and other popular singers have dropped significantly compared to before.
After the baptism of this year's Voice of China.
Everyone has high standards!
Everyone's aesthetic taste has also improved.
Everyone found that these popular songs were really unlistenable, and even many of their fans stopped following them.
Li Qingyao felt that she seemed to be unable to cope with the music industry.
Moreover, her last defeat to Wang Qian had dampened her spirits.
Yang Yu consoled him, "You have so many fans, how could you fail? It's just that it may be harder to get the same good results as before. However, you can ask those famous songwriters to write songs for you. Your voice is pretty good, and your ability is decent. If you have good works, there will be no problem. Plus, you are so beautiful, many fans will be willing to pay for it."
Li Qingyao shook her head and stopped thinking about this question: "Let's talk about it later."
Yang Yu stopped talking and changed the subject: "Wang Qian and Yang Yilong will fight tonight. I heard that Yang Yilong has prepared a big move to eliminate Wang Qian? You are in the same company as him, do you have any news? If Wang Qian is really eliminated, haha, then the whole entertainment industry will be shaken."
Li Qingyao shook her head: "I haven't asked about it. However, I heard from Liu Lihua that the company recently invited all the well-known and capable creators in the past to write songs, and it is a long-term cooperation. It seems that they are also cooperating with top creative teams abroad. It is possible that there are songs prepared for Yang Yilong."
"Now, several entertainment groups have joined forces to suppress Wang Qian. Behind every opponent Wang Qian faces is an entertainment group doing its best to snipe at him. To be honest, if he can finally break through, I'll admire him."
Yang Yu nodded: "I admire him a lot. He broke into the entertainment industry alone, didn't cooperate with any company, and offended Tengfei. Facing the suppression of almost half of the entertainment industry, he was still able to thrive and has nearly 20 million fans. It's really amazing. It's a pity. If he hadn't wasted these eight years and debuted earlier to show his talent, there is no way to imagine his current achievements."
Li Qingyao: "Haha, he used to hate the entertainment industry. Now he doesn't focus on being in the industry. Didn't you see him giving lectures at universities? He doesn't even meet with those big groups in the industry. He looks like he has a grudge against everyone in the entertainment industry."
Yang Yu: "Not everyone can go there. Such a young professor from a prestigious university... Never mind, I won't say more..."
There was a hint of something strange on Li Qingyao's face.
Yang Yu quickly changed the subject: "Tonight, let's go to your house to watch TV."
Li Qingyao nodded: "Yes!"
…
Wang Qian has been keeping a low profile recently.
Because he did not publish any new works.
Without new works, he will lose his popularity.
Even though he now has 18 million fans, it would be difficult for him to become popular without the help of other media resources.
So, in the eyes of many other people.
During this period, Wang Qian almost disappeared.
In the villa.
Wang Qian was on the phone, and the person on the other end was Zhao Lei.
Zhao Lei has been very successful recently. His first movie grossed over 100 million yuan and was a huge success. He is currently preparing for a new movie.
He still wants to get Wang Qian to join him!
After many years in the industry, Zhao Lei is a self-aware man. He knows that the movies he made would not have made that much box office revenue. Most of the credit actually goes to Wang Qian, who took advantage of Wang Qian's popularity.
Therefore, for the new project, he wanted to directly bring Wang Qian into the team.
"Brother Wang Qian, haven't you always said that you are an actor? Now I will give you a chance to prove yourself. The leading male role must be you! Moreover, it is a great test of your acting skills. If you succeed in the role, it will definitely prove your acting skills. I can also get you a certain share of the investment."
Zhao Lei said in a persuasive manner.
Wang Qian was lying on the sofa, holding the phone and politely declined, "Director Zhao, I really don't have time. I may not have time to shoot a movie in the next six months... Besides, although I am quite confident in my acting skills, if you let me play the leading male role, I may not be able to adapt all of a sudden, and the pressure is quite high!"
Wang Qian has absolute confidence in his acting skills. Saying that he can't adapt is just an excuse to refuse.
Zhao Lei smiled and said, "Brother, if you can't adapt, the crew will give you time. Half a year, we can wait for you! As long as you are willing to come, there will be absolutely no problem. This time, I have attracted more than 80 million investment and are preparing to shoot a science fiction film with special effects. To tell you the truth, brother, I have always dreamed of making a science fiction film. There are no successful science fiction films in our Chinese film industry. Now domestic science fiction is dead, and foreign science fiction themes are not very popular either."
"So, I want to try to make a science fiction movie, and I want to take advantage of your popularity. This movie doesn't have any popular artists who are just here to make a living. I only found talented actors I know, and their acting skills are very solid. You are the only one missing."
Wang Qian suddenly felt an urge to agree.
In his previous life, he had an urge to make science fiction movies.
The stars and the sea are the romance of men.
Unfortunately, when he traveled through time, he was not able to see the release of The Three-Body Problem. As an insider, he already knew that the Three-Body Problem, the biggest IP in China, was already a mess, and it would probably be a lifetime series if he wanted to film and release it!
After hearing what Zhao Lei said, Wang Qian was a little moved!
In the end, he declined.
because.
He knew he wasn't ready yet.
"Director Zhao, to be honest, I am somewhat moved. However, I don't think I am ready to be an actor yet. So, I am really sorry. Let's do it next time. I think there will definitely be a chance for us to work together again."
Wang Qian apologized very sincerely.
Zhao Lei was not angry either. He said with regret, "That's a pity. I've always wanted to work with you for real. Let's find another chance next time. You are going to perform on stage today. My friends and I are waiting for you to appear on TV."
Wang Qian laughed and said, "Haha, thank you Director Zhao."
Zhao Lei: "No need to thank me, we should thank you. Finally, we don't have to watch those show talent shows. You didn't know, did you? Now there are five or six talent show variety shows in the circle that have been suspended because of your Voice of China. The audience has been spoiled by you and can't stand watching their shows anymore. The ratings plummeted and they couldn't hold on and were suspended. Even the variety show that Li Qingyao participated in was suspended. The variety show circle is going to start a reshuffle again."
Li Qingyao’s show has been suspended
Wang Qian has never paid attention to it. He only knows that Li Qingyao is a mentor on a second-tier music talent show, but he has never seen her or the show in the hot news, so he doesn't know the specific situation.
Now I know...
The show is off the air!
What does it have to do with me
Wang Qian shook his head: "That has nothing to do with me. It's because they are too weak. Besides, this is a good thing. Everyone can see better programs and hear better music."
Zhao Lei: "Of course, this is a good thing, keep going!"
Wang Qian: "Thank you, Director Zhao."
Hang up the phone.
Wang Qian searched for Zhao Lei’s new project on his computer.
I found out that a project called Sea Cannon has been officially launched and has started its preliminary preparations.
Zhao Lei announced the news on his Weibo: "Sea Cannon is adapted from a science fiction novel of the same name. We strive to create China's own science fiction blockbuster and start our own science fiction era. This film has an investment of 80 million yuan and will invite the best special effects team in China to participate..."
Wang Qian looked strange.
The name of this movie doesn't seem very auspicious.
It's also adapted from a science fiction novel...
This made Wang Qian a little worried about Zhao Lei.
The total investment is 80 million. After deducting other expenses, if the rest is used for special effects, to be honest, there won't be much to come up with.
In this world's China, science fiction movies have not yet opened their doors.
Don’t let this giant naval cannon destroy Chinese science fiction.
After thinking about it, Wang Qian decided not to intervene.
First, he doesn’t have time!
The second is the most important.
Zhao Lei invited him to be an actor, not a director.
Even if he joined the crew, he would not be qualified to modify the script, let alone influence how the filming was done.
so…
Wang Qian could only remain silent.
After a while.
Jiang Yu and Murong Yue drove to pick up Qin Xuerong from the train station and returned to the villa.
Qin Xuerong has been running back and forth frequently recently, one for Wang Qian's company, and the other for her own company, otherwise her sister will be angry.
And for Wang Qian, as soon as she finished her work, she would immediately return to Xihu City to be with Wang Qian.
I don't want to be apart for a moment.
As soon as she entered the gate, Qin Xuerong dropped her suitcase, trotted into Wang Qian's arms, and said with a smile: "I missed you so much on the train."
Wang Qian patted Qin Xuerong's shoulder and gently rubbed her fragrant hair. Jiang Yu and Murong Yue said, "Jiang Jiang, Xiaoyue, get ready quickly. We will go pick up Lao Zhao and Lao He, as well as Xu Xiaoxiao and the others, and go to the venue early to rehearse."
Jiang Yu and Murong Yue nodded and turned around to prepare.
This performance.
Wang Qian borrowed a few people from Zhejiang Conservatory of Music.
There is Xu Xiaoxiao, and several folk music students.
Peng Donghu stepped forward and selected several of the best students studying traditional musical instruments, all of whom were doctoral students and had rich performance experience.
Knock knock knock…
There was a knock on the door.
Wang Qian put Qin Xuerong down and said, "You take a rest first. I'll go see if Xu Xiaoxiao and the others are here."
Qin Xuerong was reluctant to leave Wang Qian, and looked at Wang Qian and smiled: "No, I will go with you."
Open the door.
Xu Xiaoxiao stood at the door with a few young students who looked a little excited.
Xu Xiaoxiao said to Wang Qian with a little respect: "Professor Wang, we are here! The instruments are all in the car outside."
Wang Qian nodded and smiled at them: "Xiaoxiao, thank you for your hard work. Don't worry, I will pay you after the performance."
Xu Xiaoxiao hurriedly shook her head: "Professor Wang gave us the opportunity to perform on stage, we are very happy, we don't need the salary."
A tall boy at the back also smiled and said, "Professor Wang, we don't need to worry about the salary. We are very happy to be able to cooperate with you! I don't know how many people in the school envy us."
Another girl also looked at Wang Qian and said, "That's right, Professor Wang, it would be best if you could give us a lesson on folk music next time."
Several students who were studying folk music stared at Wang Qian with shining eyes.
For nearly a month, they practiced with Wang Qian.
Therefore, they knew that Wang Qian's attainments in folk music were also extremely amazing.
Anyway, they think they are no match for him.
Wang Qian did not comment on this, just smiled and invited a few people to come in and have a rest.
Qin Xuerong quickly poured tea for the few people and brought out some snacks.
The tall boy Guan Lei sat down without hesitation and took the tea handed over by Qin Xuerong, saying, "Thank you. Professor Wang, our professor said that he has already made a suggestion to the department and invites you to give a lecture to our folk music department next time."
Wang Qian hurriedly shook his head: "No, I may not have time, let's talk about it later!"
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Professor Wang, the calligraphy copybook you mentioned last time for me and my sister hasn't been given to us yet."
Wang Qian was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized and said apologetically: "Sorry, I've been busy with music recently and forgot about it. Let's wait a little longer!"
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled: "No, I didn't rush you. I just wanted to tell them that you are really busy."
Wang Qian laughed, turned around and went upstairs to clean up.
In a moment!
Wang Qian and Qin Xuerong finished packing.
Wang Qian was dressed in black, including a black T-shirt and black casual pants. His hair was neatly cut and he had no makeup on his face. He looked completely natural.
To have real good looks, you must be able to handle a bald head or a buzz cut!
Wang Qian can pull off a buzz cut and still be praised by many people for his looks, which shows that he is really handsome.
As for the bald head...
Forget it.
Jiang Yu also called He Fulin and Zhao Wei to gather!
The group quickly left the villa and headed to the Voice of China live broadcast site.
He Dongming was still waiting for Wang Qian at the door. Seeing Wang Qian bringing so many people over, he was surprised and said, "Qianzi, what are you doing? So many people? Are you here to mess things up?"
Wang Qian smiled and said, “They are all the musicians in my performance.”
He Dongming was shocked: "So many musicians?"
Wang Qian nodded: "Well, we have been rehearsing for nearly a month, and today is the first time we are here on site."
He Dongming carefully looked at the people Xu Xiaoxiao brought with him. He knew Xu Xiaoxiao, smiled at her, and asked Wang Qian, "Are they all from Zhejiang Conservatory of Music?"
Wang Qian nodded: "Yes, from the Traditional Chinese Music Department of Zhejiang Conservatory of Music."
He Dongming gave a thumbs up and said, "Awesome, you are worthy of being the legendary Professor Wang. Let's go, you came so early, you must be here to familiarize yourself with the venue."
Wang Qian: “Nonsense!”
A group of people walked in.
The program crew is already very lively.
Because The Voice has once again achieved unprecedented success.
Therefore, there are more people in the program team.
The production company has also injected more funds to improve the program effect and efficiency.
Zhou Qinghua saw Wang Qian, said a few words to a few people, walked over quickly, shook hands with Wang Qian enthusiastically, and joked: "Today's ratings are guaranteed again."
Wang Qian: "I haven't been on stage for so long, and the ratings haven't dropped much. Director Zhou is joking."
Zhou Qinghua also looked at Wang Qian curiously and saw that he had brought so many people with him: "Did you bring all of them?"
Wang Qian nodded and whispered, "Yes, my musician."
Zhou Qinghua: "Well, it looks like you're going to come up with something new today. I like it!"
Wang Qian asked Jiang Yu, Murong Yue and three others to take Xu Xiaoxiao and the others to familiarize themselves with the venue, while he started chatting with Zhou Qinghua.
Zhou Qinghua smiled and said, "I was a little worried about you, but now that you've brought so many people with you, I know you're well prepared, so I feel relieved."
Wang Qian: "Why are you worried about me?"
Zhou Qinghua: "Your opponent. Yang Yilong is coming with great momentum this time. Jinhuang Entertainment has invested a lot of resources in him recently. They invited some veteran rock creators from Hong Kong and Taiwan to help him create new songs. The musicians are also powerful and famous veterans from Hong Kong and Taiwan! This lineup is enough for a concert."
Wang Qian was surprised: "So luxurious?"
Zhou Qinghua mentioned a few names, all of which Wang Qian had heard of.
He was a former member of several well-known bands in Hong Kong and Taiwan more than ten years ago, and now he has been poached by Jinhuang Entertainment to be a musician for Yang Yilong.
I can only say!
Jinhuang Entertainment really spent a lot of money to suppress Wang Qian.
Zhou Qinghua quickly left to do something else and said to Wang Qian, "Come on!"
Wang Qian: “Thank you!”
In a moment!
Several other groups of contestants who were going to be on the live broadcast today also arrived one after another.
After Xu Xiaoxiao and the others familiarized themselves with the venue and got a feel for it, they gave the space to other contestants to rehearse.
At this time, Yang Yilong also came to the scene with a few people.
Yang Yilong was a very young man with a strong personality. He was wearing a black tight leather jacket and leather pants full of rivets. He came up to Wang Qian and greeted him softly, which showed that they had met before.
However, the four musicians brought by Yang Yilong did not look at Wang Qian with friendly eyes.
The four of them were all relatively old, about the same age as Zhao Wei and He Fulin, in their forties or almost fifty, or already in their fifties.
"Young man, you sang Shameless pretty well last time."
A short man, half a head shorter than Wang Qian, also wearing a black tight leather jacket, with long hair that had been dyed yellow curls, and a face full of wrinkles, stood in front of Wang Qian: "But this time, we will teach you what the true spirit of rock is."
The three musicians standing behind him all looked at Wang Qian expressionlessly. They felt good about themselves and pretended to be cool.
Wang Qian smiled and asked curiously, "Who are you?"