Chapter 234 Uncertain Future, We Are All Dark Horses: An Extraordinary Fundraising Competition

"I heard that Gaotu Entertainment is also involved in the film and television industry. They wouldn't be hiring film directors to make music videos for you, would they?"

A female contestant with long, straight black hair and of medium height came over and asked curiously.

The girl's name is Mu Lingling. She was eliminated in the previous round after ranking ninth.

Ren Yiwen's departure has left a vacancy.

Mu Lingling, who was originally eliminated, naturally gained a spot and qualified for the quarterfinals, which was an unexpected surprise.

"It's alright. The company arranged for director Song Wendong to shoot the music video for my new song. After all, Director Song has professional skills."

Cheng Yu still feigned indifference and smiled.

"Wow, Director Song Wendong is directing your new song's music video! He's the best at directing emotional scenes, that's amazing..."

"I'm so envious of you..."

Upon hearing Cheng Yu's explanation, Mu Lingling couldn't help but cover her mouth and gasp in surprise.

The other contestants nearby, upon learning that director Song Wendong had personally directed the music video for Cheng Yu, who had just signed with Gaotu, also cast envious glances at him.

Director Song Wendong is considered a well-known romance drama director in China.

Their specialty is using somber scenes to evoke tears from the audience.

He has helped many popular love songs in the music industry to shoot several hit music videos, and has even been called a "depressing director" by the audience.

It's great to have a director like this help shoot a music video to raise funds for a new song.

Are you still worried about not being able to persuade those nouveau riche to donate generously...?

"It seems we're all destined to be mere supporting characters for Cheng Yu in this competition..."

"My music video was actually filmed with the help of my university professor; it's not even in the same league..."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Xin, a tall male contestant with acne on his face, smiled wryly and said...

As a freelance musician, Zheng Xin has no resources in the film and television industry and did not have high hopes for advancing to the quarterfinals.

He also hopes that other contestants will outshine Wang Yueheng in the competition.

This way, everyone at least has a chance to become famous.

"My music video was just something the show's producers filmed on a whim, and even the cameraman was someone we found at the last minute..."

"I'm already satisfied with just making it to the quarterfinals and participating in the competition."

"This is what Mu Lingling, the substitute female player, said with a sigh."

"Maybe Teacher Cheng Yu will crush Wang Yueheng again this time. I heard he even went to Hengdian to film his own music video..."

"I don't see any information about Wang Yueheng's background that says he has studied directing. I guess he just makes films casually for fun."

Zheng Xin then continued.

In his view, Wang Yueheng's actions were completely arrogant.

Instead of using so many professional directors and producers at the TV station, he insisted on directing and filming himself.

Some even had the idea of ​​watching Wang Yueheng make a fool of himself in this match.

"This competition is about who can raise more funds through their work. The number of votes from fans is negligible. The most important factor is the presence of several business leaders in the audience."

"So even if Wang Yueheng sings very well, if he can't produce moving works, I'm afraid the effect won't be very good."

"So in this respect, we all still have a chance."

Cheng Yu, who had always been the center of attention, also took the opportunity to express his thoughts.

They were both young and arrogant singers and artists who harbored dreams of becoming stars.

Cheng Yu did not feel that he was inferior to Wang Yueheng.

He wanted to prove himself to the many fans and reporters who were surrounding Wang Yueheng downstairs through today's quarterfinal match.

I also have the ability to surpass them!

"Yes, that's right. Just because someone sings well doesn't necessarily mean they'll be able to persuade those business tycoons to donate."

"Moreover, we came here fully prepared this time."

"I also specifically asked a professor from the Kyoto Film Academy to shoot the music video for me, so I believe the effect will be quite good."

"The future is uncertain, and we could both be dark horses!"

Hearing Cheng Yu's arrogant words.

Another male contestant, Fan Jin, who wore glasses and had a delicate appearance, spoke with great enthusiasm.

Fan Jin felt that the competition hadn't even started yet, so who could say for sure what the outcome would be?

Even if Wang Yueheng is very good at singing traditional Chinese songs.

Can he raise funds for charity with this type of song?

Obviously not!

Leaving aside traditional Chinese music, other types of sentimental songs place more emphasis on the music video and the singer's live performance.