Ye Cang's gaze fell on the "Rising Star" championship trophy on the coffee table. He had been drunk last night, and Shen Huai had only taken the trophy from the car this morning.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Shen Huai also saw the trophy. Although Ye Cang was a level 20 reborn alt account, it was somewhat unfair for him to beat the kids, but his journey was not without its ups and downs.
Ye Cang sighed, "This is just the beginning..."
Even though he once reached the pinnacle of music, now that everything is starting over, he has not lost the courage to climb it again.
This championship title is just the beginning of this journey.
Ye Cang, full of ambition, accidentally touched the wound on his forehead, wincing in pain. He asked Shen Huai, "What happened to my forehead? Did someone hit me?"
Shen Huai looked at the obvious bump on his forehead, sighed, and told Ye Cang everything that had happened last night.
Ye Cang stared blankly, clearly unwilling to believe that the idiot who banged his head against the car window was himself.
After a long while, Ye Cang finally accepted reality and slumped down on the dining table in dejection.
Seeing this, Shen Huai said, "The two original songs you sang in the finals have been very popular since last night. Many music companies have contacted me, wanting to buy the copyrights to these two songs."
Ye Cang sat up again with a thud: "They certainly know their stuff."
However, he will not sell them. He plans to include these two songs in his new album, which is the most important reason why he refused Huayu Entertainment in the first place. Otherwise, if he doesn't own the copyright to the songs, he would have to beg the company to let him sing his own songs.
Shen Huai didn't mention that Ming Wei had actually called that morning. She was heartbroken to think about how she had given up such a huge potential for advertising revenue for just 1%. But despite her heartache, she still asked Shen Huai to advise Ye Cang not to waste his current popularity and to release an album as soon as possible, offering to keep the company's recording studio open to him at any time.
Shen Huai had already made arrangements with Xingyi Recording Studio, and Yan Xiangming had also agreed to help Ye Cang produce his new album. It all depended on when Ye Cang had prepared the new songs, and they could start recording at any time.
But before that, they had to shoot an advertisement.
This was an advertisement that had been signed beforehand; it was a beverage advertisement for a long-established domestic brand that, in addition to its enduring classic flavors, was constantly inventing new ones. Ye Cang was going to shoot an advertisement for one of these new flavors.
When the other party first signed Ye Cang, he didn't have this much popularity. This is a complete surprise. The other party waved their hand and directly upgraded the advertising production fee and changed the filming location to Dongjiang City.
Dongjiang City was a famous port during the Republic of China era, and many old buildings from that period have been preserved there. It is said that the location for filming the advertisement this time is a landmark building in Dongjiang City.
——Kinmen Theater.
Chapter 36
Early in the morning, Ye Cang was dragged out of bed by Shen Huai. After washing up in a daze, Xue Chengge had already brought over breakfast.
After finishing breakfast, the three rushed to the airport. Because they were worried about being recognized, Ye Cang was fully armed with a mask, hat and sunglasses. Even Xue Chengge followed suit and wore a mask.
After boarding the plane, Ye Cang took off his sunglasses, pulled his hat down, and fell asleep with his arms crossed.
Xue Chengge was even more excited than the person about to shoot the commercial: "This is the first time I've ever seen a commercial being shot in person!" He then asked Shen Huai, "Brother Shen, what's this commercial like? Isn't it super cool!"
Shen Huai hesitated for a moment before replying, thinking about the advertising script he had received last night.
Xue Chengge wanted to say something, but Shen Huai glanced at Ye Cang, who had already fallen asleep, and stopped him. Only then did Xue Chengge notice Ye Cang's sleep, covered his mouth, and said no more.
Shen Huai frowned as he looked at Ye Cang, sighed softly, reached out and took off the mask from his face, then unfolded the blanket and covered him with it.
Ye Cang slept until the plane landed, and woke up feeling refreshed.
When Shen Huai saw that he was awake, he closed the magazine in his hand. His clothes were still crisp and without a single wrinkle, and he didn't look like someone who had just experienced a two-hour flight.
Of the three, only Xue Chengge looked dejected; the excitement he had shown earlier about watching Ye Cang film an advertisement was gone.
The advertisers had sent people to wait at the airport early on, and once they picked up the person, they immediately headed to the destination.
Located in the heart of Dongjiang City, Kinmen Theater was built in the early years of the Republic of China. It survived the ravages of war and remains well-preserved and in use to this day.
In the midst of a modern city filled with towering skyscrapers, the Kinmen Theater stands like a forgotten relic of history. Its blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, along with its weathered exterior, bears the marks of time. Evergreen trees line both sides of the theater, creating a secluded haven from the city's hustle and bustle.
As they walked in, the dim lighting in the corridor, the ornate Western-style decorations, and the movie posters from the Republican era hanging on both sides seemed to instantly transport them back a century to that era of dazzling lights and extravagant indulgence.
A theater staff member standing nearby explained, "Back then, the legendary actress Gu Mei's first film was screened at the Kinmen Theater."
Everyone's eyes followed his direction and looked at the old photos on the wall. The photos were black and white and not very clear, but that did not diminish the beauty of the woman in them.
She sported the trendy finger waves of the time, and her cheongsam accentuated her slender figure. She leaned lazily against the bench, her face half-turned, her delicate eyebrows slightly raised, her phoenix eyes sparkling and captivating, and her beautifully shaped red lips displaying a half-smile.
Even a still photograph possesses a stunning beauty that is enough to captivate all.
Her original stage name was Gu Mei, but when she was filming her first movie, the film company boss was so amazed by her beauty that he changed her name to Gu Mei, and she became an instant star. Her beauty captivated the entire country.
Aside from her beauty, what she is most praised for is her acting skills. From the silent film era to the sound film era, she was the most popular female star in China at the time.
Of course, if she only had beauty and acting skills, it would not have been possible for later generations to bestow upon her the title of "legendary film queen".
At the height of Gu Mei's fame, the Japanese army was invading China, and the country was in turmoil. The Japanese commander-in-chief at the time was infatuated with her beauty and was very lenient with her. Gu Mei outwardly acted insincerely towards him, but secretly she used her position to protect anti-Japanese soldiers, transport medicine for them, and even invested all her savings in the anti-Japanese war.
At the time, her countrymen didn't understand her, accusing her of treason and even boycotting her films. She never defended herself. It wasn't until her true identity was revealed and she was assassinated by the Japanese army that her innocence was finally cleared.
After her death, the Motion Picture Association of America described her as "a pearl that God left behind in the East."
Her life was full of ups and downs, and she truly deserves the title of "legend".
After they finished listening to Gu Mei's life story, they arrived at the filming location.
The director explained the filming concept: "...Xiao Ye, in the advertisement, you slowly walk through the theater, then travel through time to the Republic of China era, where you meet a noblewoman from that era, who is our female lead. You develop a love that transcends time and space. Before you leave, she wants you to stay. You take our drink out of your pocket and hand it to her. After she takes a sip, she travels back to the modern era, and you meet again. This drink is your token of love!"
Ye Cang: "..."
Director: "So? Any problems?"
Ye Cang: "...No, no problem."