Chapter 201 the wind rises
Yang Mi has recently been frequently appearing on shows and roadshows with the painted skin 2 crew.
The most common question she was asked was about her awkward acting.
Regarding the criticism from film critics and professionals, Yang Mi learned her lesson.
She dutifully followed Yang Siwei's instructions and gave a unified answer: "I clearly recognize my shortcomings."
"And I will work hard to improve my acting skills."
Li Chen called Yang Siwei and Zhou Xun over.
Zhou Xun was usually nowhere to be seen; if she wasn't filming, she was most likely with her boyfriend.
Upon seeing Yang Siwei, she immediately asked, "Director Li, why did you call me back today?"
Yang Siwei smiled mysteriously, "Good news. You'll know when you get there. Let's go, don't keep the boss waiting too long."
Zhou Xun chuckled, "Making it so mysterious, is there a new drama?"
Yang Siwei smiled without answering, and the two came to Li Chen's office.
Li Chen was on the phone with Tim, gesturing for them to sit down.
Zhou Xun overheard that it was related to Warner Music and was puzzled.
After hanging up the phone, Li Chen stood up and walked around the desk, holding a yellow document bag.
"This is what I promised you. Open it and take a look. You should have no problem singing it."
Zhou Xun was stunned, glanced at Yang Siwei and Li Chen, picked up the document bag, and smiled, "So that's how it is."
Li Chen smiled, "Your position in the film industry is now stable, and you've just signed with Chanel. There's no harm in playing around with music."
"The recording and distribution will all be handled by Warner."
"Next month, Mr. Chen Jianshun, the president of Warner Greater China, and I will hold a grand signing ceremony for you."
Zhou Xun was stunned again, "Sign with Warner?"
Yang Siwei laughed, "The boss isn't that petty. If it were a movie, none of us would need to rely on anyone else."
"However, in the music industry, Warner is still dominant."
"Xun Ge, you are the first mainland artist to sign with both Rongchen Film and Television and Warner."
"The boss treats you very well!"
Zhou Xun felt a little touched. She had thought that Director Li had long forgotten his promise.
She didn't regret joining Rongchen Film and Television, her only regret was giving up music.
She never expected that today, the company would give her such a huge surprise.
Li Chen laughed, "Although you are the first, there will soon be a second."
Yang Siwei asked curiously, "Who is it? Boss, why haven't I heard you mention it?"
Li Chen took a sip of tea before saying, "Tim also heard it from someone at Warner."
"Next month, Warner and Huayi Brothers will also simultaneously sign Xu Ruoxuan from cloud and water ballad."
Yang Siwei immediately understood, "Boss, don't worry."
"I guarantee that Xun Ge's signing ceremony will definitely not be inferior to Huayi Brothers' in terms of scale."
Li Chen nodded, "Go all out. I won't set a budget cap for you."
"Whether it's the attire or the venue, don't be afraid to spend money!"
Yang Siwei laughed, "With the boss's words, I understand."
Yang Siwei winked at Zhou Xun.
Zhou Xun's lips curled up slightly, "Director Li, it's not that I have Daqi and you have Yifei."
"You really are a boyfriend that makes it hard not to be tempted!"
Li Chen laughed, "Alright, stop with these useless words. Record this single within a week."
"Try to seamlessly connect it before painted skin 2 finishes its run."
"If the effect is good, there will be a second and third song immediately following."
"Warner also needs to see the results, after all, album sales are declining daily."
Zhou Xun nodded, "I understand, Director Li, I won't say thank you."
Li Chen waved his hand, and Zhou Xun and Yang Siwei got up and left.
He had modified the lyrics of the wind rises, replacing all references to Nagano's sky with place names from Yanjing.
Back in Yang Siwei's office.
"With the boss's imperial sword, I'm going to make your signing ceremony unprecedented this time."
Zhou Xun didn't say much, nor did she ask many questions.
She wouldn't object to company actions, but she always felt it was too extravagant.
Zhou Xun never expected that the signing ceremony prepared by Yang Siwei and Warner would cost a staggering 50 million yuan.
Just a Harry Winston tiara alone was worth about 20 million yuan.
Tian Zhuangzhuang won Best Director at the Shanghai Film Festival for The Go Master, and Li Chen, his apprentice, presented the award, which became a widely circulated anecdote.
At the end of the month, Warner Music and Rongchen Film and Television jointly held a press conference.
Announcing Zhou Xun's return to the music scene.
They also announced that a signing ceremony for Zhou Xun would be held on the 16th of next month at the Wuzhou Crown Hotel.
Zhou Xun's first single, the wind rises, was composed by Li Chen and arranged by Warner's gold-medal production team.
With those years' success preceding it, both the media and fans were eagerly anticipating the wind rises.
"Xiao Li Zi has now covered film, television, and music. I just don't know if this step can help Zhou Xun establish herself in the music industry."
"Xiao Li Zi is truly exceptional to his artists, but has he forgotten who his girlfriend is?"
"That's right, does he think he's a saint, selfless? Giving Zhou Xun a single, but not writing a stack for the Celestial Fairy?"
"Does Xiao Li Zi also think the Celestial Fairy is inferior to Zhou Xun? Is he responding in this way?"
Li Chen had anticipated these online discussions.
So he calmly replied to netizens on his blog.
"The song written for the Celestial Fairy was recorded three years ago; it's the theme song for draw the bow, Dad. Just be patient and wait!"
"You're right, I'm not a saint, I don't claim to be selfless, but I strive to have a clear conscience."
In the evening, Miss Liu called.
"I reposted your blog, and my fans said they forgave you."
Li Chen chuckled, "Your fans often drag me out and give me a hard time."
"As if I'm about to become a scoundrel at any moment!"
Miss Liu's laughter was melodious, "If you're a scoundrel, I'm certainly not a discarded wife!"
"Have you ever seen such a beautiful discarded wife as me?"
Li Chen laughed, "That's true, it's more appropriate to call you a princess, a Crystal Princess."
"At the end of next month, we'll be taking a temporary break. Big Brother needs to promote his Rush Hour 3." Liu Yifei's voice sounded a little dejected.
Big stars have this privilege; the film crew has to revolve around him.
Li Chen also knew about this: "He's promoting Rush Hour 3, aren't you also promoting the thieves? This is called not delaying either."
Xu Zheng's efficiency was very high, changing the name of lost in hong kong to lost in hong kong, which was indeed very Xu Zheng.
The media asked Xu Zheng if lost in hong kong was a continuation of lost in thailand.
Xu Zheng immediately denied it, stating that lost in hong kong was a new story, unrelated to lost in thailand.
However, it would still maintain the comedic style of lost in thailand.
It was said that in addition to Enlight Media, China Film Group Corporation and Emperor Motion Pictures were also investors.
But the absence of Rongchen Film and Television surprised the media.
Since his debut, Li Chen had promoted many directors.
Xu Zheng, Ning Hao, Wu Bin, Xue Xiaolu, and Andy Lau's new talent.
Ning Hao had already announced news of crazy racer, with Rongchen Film and Television as an investor.
But when it came to Xu Zheng, Rongchen Film and Television was nowhere to be seen.
Xu Zheng and Rongchen Film and Television's official statement was that Rongchen Film and Television's investment budget for the year had already been exceeded.
But no one believed it when it was said.