Chapter 106 Return to Huaqing

  In the evening, still at Xinxin Hotel, Lu Li and Lu Qiang were joined by a group of newcomers who had recently signed with Huaxia Music Academy and Huajing Film Academy, as well as tonight's host Gao Wei, filling two tables for dinner.

  "Come on, host Gao, you've worked hard today. I don't drink myself, but let me toast you with a drink, hope you won't mind." Lu Li stood up and said to Gao Wei.

  "Hey, let's not bother with that. Just remember to send me a copy when you release your new album." Gao Wei stood up and clinked his wine glass against Lu Li's, jokingly saying.

  "You see, this is what I was thinking about, another day I will definitely send one to Host Gao." Lu Li said with a hint of apology.

  Everyone ate and drank until very late before ending, then returned to their hotel rooms to rest, preparing to take a plane together to Huaqing the next day.

  At this moment, in many of Lu Meng's YY groups, it is very lively.

  "Today I was fortunate enough to attend Lu Deli's new album release conference, it was totally worth it."

  "What's up, what happened at the press conference? Tell me about it. I didn't go because Beijing is too far away." Farewell.

  "Right, let's hear it, although I'm in Beijing, but I have to go to work today and missed it." Who is competing with each other.

  As soon as this message was sent out in this format, it immediately aroused the curiosity of people in the group, and they asked one after another.

  "Hehe, anyway I think today was a gain, the position is very close to Lu Deli. Moreover, Lu Deli sang a new song on the spot, not "I", nor "Snail", but called "I Believe", it sounds great, and today's live audience heard it for the first time."

  "This is awesome benefits, sounds good? I would have taken a leave to attend if I had known earlier." Who's arguing.

  "Nonsense, it definitely sounds good, no less than the first two songs, and it sounds very lively on the spot."

  "You're exaggerating, aren't you? 'I' and 'Snail' are already classics, it's good enough to have two songs like that on one album, how can there be a third?" someone questioned in the group.

  "Hmph, you still don't believe me? Wait till you hear this song and you'll know I'm not lying." Fang Wei saw someone doubting him, wanted to explain but didn't know how to put it into words, so he just said that one sentence.

  "I can attest to this because I also went to the scene today, how should I put it? The song "I Believe" is like "Snail", very inspiring and uplifting. As for the format, no problem." Soul broken in a foreign land.

  Someone immediately stood up to testify for the format.

  "Is it? Lu Xi's talent is really against the sky, one person wrote so many classic songs." Farewell.

  "That's also not looking at who Lu Li Da is, the things that come out of his hands, no matter what music, are all classics."

  "I'm really looking forward to hearing all of the songs." - Xiao Pan.

  "Who says it's not? I used to only like watching Lu Li's, now even music has to be included, but everyone still has to wait two days. The news from today's press conference is that it will start selling in major audio-visual stores across the country two days later."

  "Is there still two days? I will definitely support it when the time comes, such a good song, and it's Lu Lide's first album, must collect it." Soul broken in heaven.

  "In format."

  People in the group also expressed their intention to buy a new album two days later as a collection.

  And on the second day, all major entertainment newspapers reported on the situation of Lu Li's new album release conference. It's just the media's nature, sometimes it really makes people speechless.

  "Creating the next Chinese pop diva, newcomer makes a bold statement." This is the title of the entertainment news. According to the report:

  Yesterday, singer Lu Li held a new album launch conference in Hua Jing, and also held a grand signing ceremony for artists. Bie Li Entertainment signed two newcomers, Wen Si Xin and Ke Zheng Xin. At the press conference, Lu Li stated that he would make Wen Si Xin, who has a sweet appearance, into the next generation of queen of Chinese music. Here we must say, being a queen is not just about looking pretty.

  Many media newspapers have made a big fuss about this point, as if Lu Li only said this one sentence at yesterday's press conference. Of course, some newspapers are better and say it more implicitly, but the report from Tian Tian Entertainment is written very bluntly, as if Lu Li is really an arrogant person.

  Of course, there are also reports that do not sensationalize the event, such as the headline of Huaxia Entertainment's newspaper which simply read "New Album Release Conference, Lu Lian Sings 'I Believe'". This report objectively reported on the conference and even praised Lu Lian's live performance of his new song "I Believe".

  Lu Liqiang took Wen Sixin and the others, and they boarded a plane back to Huaqing early the next morning. When they arrived at Bie Li Entertainment, Lu Li was just about to arrange for these people when Meng Qi walked over with a newspaper in hand.

  "A Li, what did you say at the press conference? Look how these media are talking about you, it's really too hateful!" Meng Qi said angrily.

  "What's wrong?" Lu Li asked in confusion, seemingly he didn't say anything wrong yesterday?

  Lu Di's question was met with Meng Qi handing over a newspaper, which happened to be the Tian Tian Entertainment News.

  Lu Li finally understood what was going on after reading the report, and looked at Wen Si Xian before smiling and saying to Meng Qi: "If you believe what the media says, then just let them scold me. Who knows, maybe I'll become famous from being scolded."

  After a pause, Lu Li continued: "Moreover, Wen Si Xian's conditions are very good, and as I said at the press conference, I will make her the next Chinese pop diva. Now it can be considered as hype for her."

  Wen Xingxin heard this and took the newspaper to take a look, feeling a bit uneasy in her heart. However, after hearing Lu Li's next sentence, she confirmed her guess that Lu Li would write a song for her, and her mood became happy again, saying "thank you" to Lu Li.

  Meng Qi suddenly realized that the person next to Lu Li was Wen Si Xin from the news report. Seeing how extremely beautiful she looked, Meng Qi felt a surge of annoyance in her heart and said, "Whatever, it's your business anyway."

  After saying this sentence to Lu Li in an angry tone, he returned to his own office desk.

  Ludiseen Dream Qi suddenly got angry with herself, somewhat inexplicably. However, since there were still so many people around, she didn't think much of it and let a few people squeeze onto an office desk, managing to settle the situation for now.

  After these people became slightly familiar with the place, they were asked to take them to the apartment first to arrange their rooms and have a good rest.

  After finishing all this, Lu Li turned to Lu Qiang and asked: "How's the album going?"

  "You also know that it's the era of digital music now, so album sales are getting worse and worse every year. To be on the safe side, we only made 100,000 copies for the first batch. They will be available in major record stores across the country tomorrow." Lu Qiang said, but seemed to have something hard to say.

  "If there's anything you want to say, just say it. Since I asked for your help in managing the company, I naturally regard you as a brother. What can't be said?" Lu Li said, seeing Lu Qiang like this.

  Lu Qiang's face flashed with gratitude, then he said: "These music stores were hesitant to put your album on their shelves because you're a newcomer and they were worried about poor sales. In the end, it took a lot of effort and cost to get them to agree to stock your album, but they didn't order many copies. There are still quite a few of the 100,000 CDs left over."

  Lu Li's face looked a bit unsightly after hearing the words, and he said after a while: "Well, let's just do it this way for now. Merchants are out to make a profit, and there's nothing wrong with that. I believe things will slowly get better in the future."

  But in his heart, Lu Li added a sentence: "This time they will probably regret it."

  Lu Qiang nodded and went to attend to his own matters.

  "Ah, Lizi, you're back?" Jiang You exclaimed in surprise as soon as Lu Qiang left and he came in from outside to see Lu Li in the office.

  "Hmm, just got back, how's the preparation going?" Lu Li asked in response to Jiang You's question.

  "It's almost there, just the actor issue hasn't been finalized yet, once it's settled, we can establish the crew and start filming." Jiang You replied.

  "Hmm, is that so? Alright then, in a few days I'll discuss the film with Tang again. If it really doesn't work out, we can invite someone else. You be ready to start filming at any time." Lu Li said thoughtfully.

  "That's natural, I'm ready." Jiang You heard this and got somewhat excited. He had been waiting for this day for a long time since he came back from the "The Archer" crew.

  "Alright, I'll go write a few songs for the newly signed singer now. Later, we can film 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy' together." Lu Li said.

  "What? You're going too?" Jiang You exclaimed in surprise. He really hadn't expected Lu Li to participate in the filming of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber".

  "Why don't I go? I'm a screenwriter, not staring at you to see who knows what kind of shot you'll take. I still hold the position of deputy director." Lu Li said with an extremely disbelieving expression towards Jiang You.

  "I'm going, you actually dare to doubt me? You'd better just focus on writing your songs and releasing your album, my dad will be there to help me." Jiang You said with displeasure.

  The last time he went to Huajing to recruit, Jiang You listened to Lu Li's words and advised his father, Jiang Wei, to come to Bie Li Entertainment as well. Jiang Wei agreed, but thinking of helping a friend in need, he told Jiang You that after finishing the play they were currently filming, he would return to Huqing to help out, and it would only take a few days to rush back.

  "Alright, I don't even trust Director Yan Wen Zhong when he's filming, let alone you? This isn't about doubting you, as long as you do a good job, I'll definitely leave within two months." Lu Li said.

  "Alright then." Jiang You smiled and said: "However, your song sounds great, give me an album as a keepsake."

  "Buy it yourself." Lu Li said and walked towards his own desk, ignoring Jiang You.

  Jiang You raised his middle finger at Lu Li's back.

  Lu Li returned to her seat, took out paper and pen, and began to write and draw, preparing to write songs for Wen Si Xuan, Zhang Feng Ruo and others.

  PS: Tomorrow's update will be slightly late due to something coming up, sorry about that.