thefictionvixens Chapter 050 Who Will Win?
Chapter 050 Who Will Win?
When Jiang Yan and Peng Liang finally came to the recording studio to express their gratitude, it was already the afternoon of the next day.
It's not that they started putting on airs after they became famous; it's just that in the entertainment industry, a place of fame and fortune, once someone goes from being unknown to taking off, their time no longer belongs to them, and they are completely controlled by capital.
Yesterday morning, just as the two were about to head out, they received a notification to reshoot their personal promotional posters. This was followed by taking measurements, choosing dresses, and preparing for a series of busy engagements.
This morning, Jiang Yan rushed to two events, and even ate lunch in her nanny van.
It wasn't until this afternoon that I finally managed to squeeze out a half-hour break from my packed schedule.
When Jiang Yan arrived, Yang Du was resting.
He sat on the sofa, holding a cup of milk tea in his hand. Across from him, a young man wearing a flashy short-sleeved shirt was holding a deck of cards and making a series of gestures with great seriousness.
He was performing a magic trick for Yang Du.
Jiang Yan knew this young man; his name was Lin Xu. He was a newcomer under Zhang Hong, the top agent at Jinshi, and had been chosen by Yang Du to sing a song called "Red Rose."
"Producer Yang..." Jiang Yan stepped forward, and Peng Liang placed the several exquisitely crafted gift boxes he was carrying next to the coffee table, his expression full of gratitude.
Jiang Yan bowed deeply to Yang Du: "Producer Yang, I've been so busy these past few days that I haven't been able to thank you in person. The success of 'Painting Heart' is entirely due to your guidance. Thank you so much!"
As she finished speaking, Jiang Yan's voice trembled with an uncontrollable sob.
After sitting on the sidelines for nearly a year in the entertainment industry, a place where people fawn over the powerful and trample on the weak, going from being ignored to being adored by millions, the mixed feelings are something outsiders can't understand.
"Why are you saying all this? Sit down, sit down."
After exchanging only a few pleasantries, the agent's phone rang. He smiled apologetically at Yang Du and went to answer the call.
In less than five minutes, Peng Liang received three phone calls.
Yang Du smiled knowingly. He had seen how busy Tao Cheng was after the release of "Flammable and Explosive," and knew that Jiang Yan's schedule was probably packed right now.
This is the price of fame, and also the kind of trouble that celebrities dream of.
"Alright, I appreciate your kind words and the gift. Now get back to work; time is money."
Especially for newcomers like Jiang Yan, seizing the opportunity could lead to meteoric success.
Watching Jiang Yan come and go in a hurry, Lin Xu, who had been standing by as a background figure, was filled with mixed emotions.
As a newcomer under Sister Hong, he has been with Jinshi for almost half a year and is feeling anxious because he has not yet received his first single.
He knew perfectly well what would happen if the first shot failed to be a success.
Jiang Yan is the best example; she failed twice in a row and was almost abandoned by Jinshi.
As a result, Yang Du's song "Painting Heart" took the nation to new heights!
Look at how frequently Peng Liang answered the phone, and then look at the outfit Jiang Yan was wearing—it's clearly from a high-end brand. Everything is different now.
Jealous?
Lin Xu touched his chest.
Not at all.
On the contrary, they are full of enthusiasm.
Because he was certain that Jiang Yan's present was his future.
The potential of "Red Rose" is no less than that of "Painted Heart"!
……
Meanwhile, a bloody storm has swept through the online world.
Netizens excitedly scurried around, stirring up trouble everywhere.
Just a few days ago, Century Music launched a massive promotional campaign to heavily promote its up-and-coming female singer, Sun Qingning.
Music app splash screens are censored, trending topics are bought, and music review influencers are practically saying it outright:
Our song "Summer Breeze" will be released on June 15th, aiming for the top of the charts. You can decide for yourselves.
The results of it?
Who would have thought that a Cheng Yaojin would suddenly appear out of nowhere!
[Fight! Fight! I want to see rivers of blood!]
[This is so exciting! Is this what a battle between the three great realms is like? They're going all out at point-blank range!]
[Where's YunGe Music? Stop playing dead! Hurry up and get Tang You or someone else to release a new song, let's have a grand Three Kingdoms battle, wouldn't that be more fun!]
[Exactly! In the epic battle between Jinshi and the Century, Yun Ge's absence makes you seem like a complete outsider.]
[Jinshi Music is clearly going after Century Music. They released "Painting Heart" at the perfect moment, right when Sun Qingning was at his most high-profile, alongside the movie trailer. What's the difference between this and a direct slap in the face to Sun Qingning?]
It's not that exaggerated; the release of "Painting Heart" was clearly coordinated with the film.
Netizens, always eager for a good spectacle, fanned the flames, while some self-proclaimed experts offered their explanations.
Newcomers may not know, but Jinshi Music and Century Music have been rivals for decades, fighting since the last century.
It can be described as a comprehensive and thorough benchmarking.
Among the top-tier talents, Du Qing stands out for his mastery of metal and stone, and Bai Shi represents the pinnacle of history.
Among the divas, there's the legendary Shen Dai from Jinshi, and the powerful singer Zhen Lijun from the century.
Among the rising stars, Jinshi has Xu Xiao, and Century has Qian Wancheng.
With the new generation emerging, Jinshi has Tao Cheng, and Century has Sun Qingning.
[The science popularizer is right. Originally, everyone in the industry thought that Sun Qingning was going to compete against Tao Cheng, using the overall performance of "Summer Breeze" to determine the winner of Tao Cheng's "Flammable and Explosive," in a showdown between the top new generation of female singers.]
[Yeah, who would have thought that the one posing a threat to a near-top-tier female singer like Sun Qingning would be a newcomer like Jiang Yan!]
[This is so surreal! Before "Painting Heart" came out, who even knew who Jiang Yan was?]
As the discussion deepened, the topic inevitably focused on the most crucial and captivating mystery—
Which will win the Chinese pop music chart next week: "Painting Heart" or "Summer Breeze"?
If Sun Qingning's "Summer Breeze," which has garnered a massive amount of resources, is overtaken by "Painting Heart" for first place, then things will get really interesting.
Sun Qingning's fans, nicknamed "Lemons," couldn't stand such injustice and immediately organized a counterattack across various platforms.
[Let's take Qingning away! Some people shouldn't be so arrogant. Go look at the real-time download comparison charts on major platforms. The digital downloads of "Summer Breeze" have consistently been far ahead!]
[Exactly! True strength comes from spending real money. Some people try to gain attention by relying on movie theme songs; do they really think they're something special?]
He's getting anxious, he's really anxious. It's so hard to guess who's actually in a hurry.
[Hilarious! The charts calculate a comprehensive score, and while streaming media has a lower weight, "Painting Heart" has already broken the 24-hour playback record for female singers!]
[The outcome is still uncertain. Some fans shouldn't be hoping for a championship; they might get a slap in the face next Tuesday.]
The online arguments went back and forth, with neither side willing to back down, and some marketing accounts even jumped on the bandwagon, releasing a new prediction of the top rankings every other day.
Finally, amidst everyone's anticipation, the day quietly arrived at Tuesday, June 23rd.
The Chinese Pop Music Chart will be updated at 9:50 AM.