March’s music scene was dominated by one voice.
It was the voice of Luo Yun Chu, who not only surpassed Dong Feng Po with Qing Tian, but most importantly, the music videos for Qing Tian and Dong Feng Po went viral online.
Although smartphones were not yet as advanced, computers and internet cafes were widespread throughout the country.
Most young people nowadays had been online, especially those born in the 80s and 90s.
The popularity of the music videos, apart from the songs themselves, was attributed to the people involved.
Luo Yun Chu’s Qing Tian featured Liu Yi Fei, and Dong Feng Po featured Fan Bing Bing.
This lineup, no matter the era, could be considered a killer combination.
People first listened to the songs, then watched the videos.
Many fans became fans after watching the music videos.
With this push, the album’s sales reached a million copies on the last day of March.
A million-selling album can also be called a god-level album or a diamond album.
Not many artists in the music scene today can achieve this, let alone a newcomer.
Walking on the streets these days, you would often hear these lines:
“Long, long ago, there was someone who loved me for a long time.”
“The wind, relentlessly, blew the distance apart.”
“Hardly could we love each other one more day.”
“But in the end, you seemed to say goodbye.”
The song was called Qing Tian (Sunny Day), but the lyrics were all about rainy days.
Multiple media and newspapers in mainland China and Hong Kong reported that Luo Yun Chu was a new black horse in the music scene.
Of course, with praise comes criticism.
There are always people who slander others to gain traffic.
But Luo Yun Chu, as the person involved, never responded.
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Outer District of Beijing
Liu Family Mansion
Luo Yun Chu sat on the balcony, listening to Fan Bing Bing’s surprised voice on the phone.
“A million copies sold, little brother, you’re really hot now. How many people in the entire Chinese music scene have sold a million copies of an album?”
“Now, even with me, you’re famous. People recognize us on the street. I thought they recognized me from Huan Zhu Ge Ge, but it turned out to be your music video~ ”
Luo Yun Chu said,
“It’s not that exaggerated. Many media outlets say I’m lucky. The songs are not written by me. They also say that I’m too young and should focus on my studies instead of singing.”
Fan Bing Bing’s voice was a little excited over the phone.
“Those unscrupulous media outlets will say anything for traffic. Don’t believe them. Fame brings trouble. If you really went back to focus on your studies, they’d say you’re an idiot who doesn’t know how to seize opportunities when they come.”
Luo Yun Chu, of course, wouldn’t believe them. The entertainment industry is unpredictable. If he really went back to finish school at Beijing Film Academy, he’d be left behind.
And what Fan Bing Bing said was entirely possible. If he went back to school quietly, there would definitely be media outlets criticizing him for being stupid.
There were precedents in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
“I know, sister, don’t worry. My teachers at school would be happy if I went out to film.”
Fan Bing Bing said,
“Good, I’m glad you understand. By the way, I just found out that you also starred in Tian Long Ba Bu as Duan Yu, the CCTV remake. That’s better than my role as the female lead…”
Her voice, at the end, carried a hint of a woman’s coquettishness toward her man.
It’s not that Fan Bing Bing changed, but Luo Yun Chu’s status had risen, and this had nothing to do with age.
She was truly envious. The leading role in Tian Long was coveted by many.
Luo Yun Chu, a freshman at Beijing Film Academy, was able to play Duan Yu. Many people were envious and jealous behind his back.
The two chatted casually.
Fan Bing Bing wanted to set a time to have dinner with Luo Yun Chu. He initially wanted to refuse.
But women are truly different when they become coquettish, especially Fan Bing Bing, who consciously lowered her position.
She stopped calling him “little brother” and was calling him “big brother” in a cat-like meow.
Luo Yun Chu got goosebumps all over and couldn’t help but agree.
He had time for a meal.
But Fan Bing Bing insisted on going alone, no one else, especially his aunt.
It sounded like a Hongmen Banquet.
After hanging up the phone,
There were more congratulatory messages, from people he didn’t even know.
But he had no patience to read them one by one. He casually put the Nokia brick phone in his pocket and went back to the living room.
Liu Xiao Li was sorting through documents and calculating income. She could multitask and talk to Luo Yun Chu at the same time.
“Yun Chu, many endorsement deals have come your way these days, but we don’t need the money, and the album sales are enough. I rejected them all.”
“These brands are not reliable. If something happens, it could implicate you.”
Luo Yun Chu sat beside Liu Xiao Li.
“I know, aunt. No rush with endorsements. You make the decisions.”
“Hmm,” Liu Xiao Li was still focused on her work.
Luo Yun Chu looked at the list of endorsements. There wasn’t much he could do at this juncture in 2003.
He had done what he needed to do. Releasing songs and filming required time intervals.
It’s not like he could release an album and film a movie every month.
Guest appearances didn’t count.
He had thought about making a film, but he only had some knowledge, not professional training in cinematography and other aspects.
Even though he knew that the low-budget film Mang Jing (Blind Shaft) would be a hit this year and win awards.
But the actors, funds, filming, promotion, etc., were all very complicated.
Most importantly, he was only fifteen years old.
There were definitely better choices. Even if he really wanted to become a director.
That was for the future, not now.
Time was on his side. No need to rush.
Moreover, he still had two dramas waiting to be aired: Shao Nian Qin Shi Huang (Young Qin Shi Huang) and Tian Long Ba Bu.
When Qin Shi Huang was broadcast, he would probably be older.
Tian Long would be this year. It was currently under review by the broadcasting authorities.
At the same time,
Luo Yun Chu also discovered that Xian Jian Qi Xia Zhuan (Chinese Paladin), a game he had been following, had entered the 备案 (备案) process and was preparing for adaptation.
He wanted to try and get involved if possible.
Xian Jian could be considered the starting point for the Xianxia TV series of the next ten years.
Most importantly, its quality met his panel’s requirements and could be used for prize draws.
“Mom, cousin!”
Liu Yi Fei, who had just returned from outside, broke the quiet atmosphere, naturally sat down beside Luo Yun Chu, put her arm around his hand, and pulled him close.
Luo Yun Chu realized that Xi Xi Jie was really clingy these days, and she liked to wear ancient costumes to be clingy.
But he didn’t know that she only wore ancient costumes because he liked them.
He was a little cautious in the face of Liu Yi Fei’s first love, always trying to please her.
Not long after they greeted each other and sat down, she wanted to drag Luo Yun Chu out of the living room for some alone time.
Luo Yun Chu still wanted to sit for a while. Liu Xiao Li saw her daughter’s thoughts and took the initiative to let them go play.
“Thank you, mom.” Liu Yi Fei pulled Luo Yun Chu, overjoyed, and ran upstairs.
Luo Yun Chu didn’t forget to turn around and jokingly care for his aunt,
“Aunt, don’t work too hard. You can hire professional staff. If you don’t want to, I’ll pay for it.”
A warm current flowed through Liu Xiao Li’s heart. She was happy and unhappy.
Her daughter was not as considerate as Yun Chu. Had she forgotten about her mom now that she had a boyfriend?
“I know, this workload won’t tire me. It’s rare to have a break. Go have fun.”
Liu Yi Fei followed up with a concerned question.
The figures of the two, accompanied by playful sounds, disappeared around the corner of the stairs on the second floor.
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