The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 45 Two Invitations

"I think Celine Dion was right. 'Where is Zhang Chen?' That's a good question." Anita Mui's tone seemed a little angry. "How can they ignore such an excellent singer like you? This is a dereliction of duty for the Golden Melody Awards."

"Sister Mei, you're too polite. If it weren't for Warner's needs, I actually didn't plan to make a public appearance in China in the next few years." At this time, Zhang Chen could only speak for the Golden Melody Awards.

It’s not Hong Kong’s fault. After the sudden return, many things needed to be adapted to.

For example, the overall decline of the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the future.

So for Zhang Chen, his future is not in Hong Kong Island, so whether he wins this award or not doesn’t mean much to him.

"I can't control other people now, but I must express my own ideas." Anita Mui said to Zhang Chen seriously, "I have a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum this year. Do you want to be my guest singer? Come and help me wake up those old guys who live in the past."

"This..." Zhang Chen was a little embarrassed, "Sister Mei, this doesn't need me, right? The Hong Kong entertainment industry is indeed the top one in the entire mainland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong."

"You also said it's 'currently'." Mei Yanfang stared into Zhang Chen's eyes and found the key point in Zhang Chen's words.

When Zhang Chen said this, he didn't think Anita Mui could hear the subtext of his words, but he didn't expect that Anita Mui's point of view was the same as Zhang Chen's. She seemed to have seen through the future path of the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

In fact, this is also Zhang Chen thinking about the problem with the thinking of his previous life. Would Hong Kong Island not find the problem? A market with a population of more than one billion and a city with only tens of millions, the size of these two markets is simply incomparable.

After the exchanges between the two places are restored, even though Hong Kong Island has been ahead in the past few decades, the longer time passes, the smaller the gap will be, until it catches up or even surpasses Hong Kong.

"There are only a few guests at my concerts. Your coming can give my fans something new to listen to. Just like helping me out." Seeing that Zhang Chen didn't say anything, Anita Mui had to save the situation in a roundabout way.

"Sister Mei, I'm really sorry. I still have to focus on my studies right now." Zhang Chen had no choice but to use his best magic weapon.

On the one hand, he needs to be busy with the film and television industry in the later stage, and on the other hand, he does not want to be too involved with the Hong Kong circle.

"Okay, if you change your mind at any time, feel free to contact me." Seeing Zhang Chen's refusal was so firm, Mei Yanfang no longer insisted: "By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet. You have received 6 Grammy nominations this time. You are much better than old people like us."

When Anita Mui said the last sentence, she was referring to herself and Richie Jen.

Brother Xiao Qi was standing by and was also caught in the crossfire: "Sister Mei, although I agree with you, we are not old."

"We are not young anymore, we are almost 40 years old. The future belongs to young people like Zhang Chen." Mei Yanfang is very open-minded. "Zhang Chen is still too much of a homebody. You need to get to know the younger generation. What do you think of this newcomer Zhang Baizhi? Do you want me to introduce you to him?"

"Ahem, ahem, ahem, Sister Mei is an actress, right?" Zhang Chen was not able to handle Anita Mui's obviously pimping remarks.

"Then let me introduce you to a singer?"

"Sister Mei, I'm still young." Zhang Chen refused helplessly again.

"I just want you to communicate more. You know a lot at such a young age." Anita Mui teased Zhang Chen.

"." Zhang Chen couldn't stand the teasing of this elder sister, but when the other party didn't show obvious malice, Zhang Chen really couldn't react too strongly.

"Okay, okay, no more jokes, but in the future, get in touch with more people in the circle. It won't hurt to know more people, right?" Anita Mui patted Zhang Chen's shoulder again. On the evening of February 2, the 15th Spring Festival Gala arrived as scheduled under the anticipation of Chinese audiences around the world.

Lao Liu, the owner of a video store at Panyang Street Primary School in Jiangcheng, was one of the first fans to follow Zhang Chen. Since Zhang Chen released his first album, Lao Liu wanted to make money at first, but later he wanted his children to listen to healthy songs. He hypnotized himself and became addicted to Zhang Chen's songs, and then he saw Zhang Chen's performance on the Spring Festival Gala last year.

It perfectly illustrates how a businessman changes from making money by selling singers' albums to becoming a star chaser.

"Xiao Feng, don't you want to be a singer in the future? Learn more from Zhang Chen. He is the role model you should follow." Old Liu said, pointing at Zhang Chen who was singing "Wanjiang" on TV.

"But my favorite is Xiao Qi's "Look Over Here, Girl Across the Street." Xiao Feng muttered, and then said, "But I also like Zhang Chen's song "Snail" from this year's album."

"That's right. Listen to more songs like "Snail" and less romantic songs at such a young age!" Old Liu slapped his son on the head.

Otherwise, why is it said that Zhang Chen is the king of campus songs in mainland China? This is due to the encouragement of parents and school leaders.

Zhang Chen's "The Crossroad Where Cherry Blossoms Bloom" is the magic song of the graduation season, dominating elementary, middle, high school and university campuses.

The dance masterpiece "Youth Yearbook" has dominated university dance clubs and serves as the dance accompaniment for various campus celebrations.

"Those Flowers", "Your Answer", "As Long as It's Ordinary", and "Ordinary Road" are must-haves for the melancholy prince on campus to pick up girls.

"Let's Learn to Meow Together" dominates the nursery rhyme list in kindergartens.

"Snail" is a rare inspirational song.

Therefore, although Zhang Chen is not seen in the mainland music scene, his legend is everywhere.

Zhang Chen occupied their youth, and when they grow up, they will definitely give back these memories.

As the last song of "Unforgettable Tonight" ended, the 99 Spring Festival Gala officially came to an end.

The most talked-about thing about this year's Spring Festival Gala is the huge increase in the proportion of language programs, which not only feasted the eyes of the audience, but also gave birth to many widely circulated lines:
"White clouds, black soil", "old partner, old mother", "autumn eyes = autumn spinach", "pig kidney face", "fleecing", "distance creates beauty", "can my old ticket still get on your broken ship?" and other lines from "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow".

In particular, the concept of "薅羊毛" (薅羊毛) began to spread from this sketch.

There are also classic songs such as "Look at the Girl Across the Street", "Wanjiang", "Spicy Girl", etc., as well as Anita Mui's first comeback performance since she was banned in the mainland in 95.

It can be said that this year's Spring Festival Gala met the audience's expectations and aesthetics. It is for this reason that this year's Spring Festival Gala is also one of the most impressive in the entire history of the Spring Festival Gala.

Zhang Chen, who was performing on the Spring Festival Gala for the second time, received an invitation from a live guest after the performance.

　I will be testing the waters and pushing it later. It is very important to follow the reading data. Please don’t waste time reading during this period. I beg you.

　　
　
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