Chapter 366: Steps (Part 2)

The difference is that Zhang Querong's performance that year was a wild and joyous feast with everyone dancing wildly, while Chen Baiyang's performance tonight was a love song that he listened to carefully and attentively.

From Su Yun's perspective as someone who has experienced the information explosion era, it can be seen that Chen Baiyang put a lot of thought into tonight's concert. Whether it was the styling, song selection or stage effects, the arrangement was quite innovative and enterprising.

But for some reason, people always think that he is more of a sad, melancholy, restrained and refined type, and always ignore the self-confidence, optimism, cheerfulness and liveliness that he has been committed to showing over the years. Su Yun could vaguely hear that during the opening song, someone was whispering in the back, asking why Chen Baiyang was so relaxed tonight, not like his usual noble son at all...

Su Yun persuaded Lin Dandan, who was standing next to her with a look of indignation on her face, rolling up her sleeves and about to turn around and argue with the person who had spoken. Then, she finally heard the satisfied sighs of the people behind her after "I Just Like You" came out.

"In fact, Danny once told me that he doesn't like the way people always admire him." Zhang Querong whispered to Su Yun, "This is what it's like to be an idol singer. No matter how hard you work or how talented you are, the first thing people want to see is always your appearance."

Not only Chen Baiyang, but also himself and many good-looking artists of the same generation, after being labeled as "idols", it seems that they will be forever nailed to this "pillar of shame" that relies on their looks to make a living.

His good brother, Chan Po-Yeung, was the first person in Hong Kong to be given the title of “idol”. Since then, no matter how hard he tried to create song after song to prove his strength, the word “real” still had to be preceded by the prerequisite of “idol type”.

Because of the suppression of public opinion, he found it difficult to follow his heart to display his talent and make the music he wanted to make. Instead, he had to appear in front of the public with an image that was liked and recognized by everyone.

As a good brother for many years, Zhang Querong certainly knew that these were not what he wanted, but unfortunately, things always went wrong. He tried to plant flowers but they did not bloom, and he planted willows by accident but they grew into shades.

After the affectionate and gentle "I Just Like You" ended, Chen Boyang stood on a modified forklift in front of everyone's surprised eyes, sang a cheerful song and began to parade around the venue.

Although the forklift was moving slowly, the small platform he was standing on was only surrounded by simple railings on the left and right sides, with one side made of transparent glass and the other side completely unprotected. There was also a whole piece of transparent glass underneath, which was almost equivalent to a mini glass walkway... Anyway, people who are afraid of heights will get dizzy if they take a look at it.

However, Chen Baiyang really tried his best. His voice was steady and his body was not shaking. While singing, he shook hands with the audience and received flowers and gifts. For fans with far seats, he waved to them to throw the bouquets to him, and then he grabbed them one by one with his agility.

Thanks to the fact that this step was anticipated, fans were not allowed to bring large bouquets of dozens of flowers but only one or two small bouquets. Otherwise, he might have been drowned by the enthusiastic large bouquets on the small stand...

Initially, Su Yun and Zhang Querong were worried about whether he would have any problems, but when they saw him singing and interacting with the audience so happily, they felt relieved.

"Danny! Danny! The scarf you wanted!" Lin Dandan was petite, and her seat was a little further away with the best viewing position. She waved her scarf several times but didn't dare to throw it away.

"Let me help you." Su Yun took it, calculated the lead time, and then aimed at a position a little in front of Chen Boyang and threw the pure white heart-shaped scarf over to him.

It just so happens that his current outfit is a white suit, which goes very well with the white scarf.

"What a sharp vision!" Su Yun threw the ball and hit Chen Boyang's hand, which was slightly bent because of holding the microphone. He didn't even need to distract himself to catch it. Zhang Querong couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

Chen Boyang, who had a scarf thrown in the air, was stunned for a moment. He looked up and saw Su Yun and the other two clearly through the spotlight that accompanied his movement. He smiled and waved, then tied the scarf around his neck.

After the joyous and lively parade ended, Chen Baiyang returned to the stage to sing a slow song.

"He originally intended to write the song "Waiting" for Sister Meng, but unfortunately Sister Meng didn't have time, so he had to sing it himself." Zhang Querong had just finished filming the movie "Merry Christmas" with Chen Baiyang at the end of last year, so of course he knew a lot of gossip on the set. "However, his interpretation was really good, especially the last falsetto. The effect after recording was amazing. Sure enough, the original author can sing the song the best..."

"Probably." Su Yun chatted with him in a casual manner, following the white figure swimming in the dim light, and truly felt the mystery of expressing emotions through songs.

One could hear and see that he put a lot of effort into this performance. When he sang the next song "Swift Wind", he hardly stopped singing on the four-sided stage, and he sang very steadily, which was quite stunning.

It was indeed a concert with very advanced concepts. Even if you watch it from decades later, you won’t feel much of its age. Instead, you will be deeply attracted by the final effect.

Unfortunately, not everyone has such advanced knowledge.

The next morning, looking at the words in the newspapers and magazines that were extremely harsh on the concert and Chen Boyang, Su Yun swallowed the bread in her mouth and put down the newspaper with a sullen face.

Although she was vaguely similar to Pok-Yang Chen, this concert was a bit "radical" in connecting with international trends, and although the final effect was indeed a bold breakthrough attempt rarely seen in the Hong Kong music scene, in such a social concept that is open on the surface but conservative at heart, the step was a bit too big.

Even though Chen Po-yang has tried hard to make localized changes, most people who have been there think it is quite good...

But the problem is that this is not the Internet era of later generations, and print media still holds the power to empower thought at all levels from top to bottom.

In addition, Pak-Yang Chen has not held many concerts, and the total number of audience members after three concerts was only a little over 30,000. After the sudden and overwhelming criticism, many people who have not experienced it personally would easily be misled by such rumors.

"What are you going to do?" the Mei sisters asked concernedly.

Su Yun shook her head. "Whether it was intentional or just a coincidence, such a thing must not be allowed to happen again, otherwise it will become the biggest setback in Danny's career."

"So, are you planning to organize a press conference here to explain and ask the media that made the false reports to apologize?" Mei Yanshuang immediately thought of Su Yun's previous practice of refuting rumors.

"I have to go back to the company and discuss with other people before making a decision." Time was urgent, so Su Yun simply packed up and took the car keys to prepare to go out.

When we arrived at the company, Chen Boyang and his agent had just arrived.

Facing Su Yun's concern, Chen Po-yang was a little helpless but did not feel the expected grievance or indignation: "I get written about by them from time to time, and I am happy that my fans understand me."

"So what are your plans?" Su Yun asked again.

"I don't really like to maintain the image of a nobleman. It restricts me from changing my image." Chen Boyang shook his head. "Now it's just right. They can see a more diverse side of me."

"I'm glad you have such an attitude." The extremely stubborn boy in the past was finally smoothed out by the hardships of society. Su Yun said she was happy, but she still felt a little sad in her heart.

However, for Chen Boyang, who needs to stay in this circle, such growth is more beneficial than harmful.

Since Chen Baiyang, the real owner, doesn't take it too seriously, other things will be much easier to handle.

Fang Mona is also in charge of TBB's subsidiary Huasheng Records. Since Chen Baiyang signed the contract, the sales of his albums have always been at the forefront of Huasheng. Therefore, the follow-up events of this concert were all handed over to the marketing department of Huasheng and Chen Baiyang's agent to follow up, in order to find out the mastermind behind the scenes.

Yes, Fang Mona, who is used to all kinds of shady business practices, does not think that this is just an accident.

The cake of Hong Kong's entertainment industry is only so big. If one group of people eat less, the other group will naturally be able to eat more accordingly.

Waiting for an opportunity to attack the top artists of rival companies, whether it is spreading rumors, nitpicking with a magnifying glass, or digging up negative information to expose...all of these are "common" means of commercial competition.

In order to temporarily avoid the spotlight and for protection reasons, Chen Boyang was given some vacation time to concentrate on his creation, and he also received approval to "enter the international music scene", which will give him the opportunity to release English singles and hold a few concert tours abroad after the spring.

When Chen Boyang heard that there was a holiday, he felt as if all the grievances in his heart disappeared at once, and he started to write down his next New Year's plan with a pen and a small notebook.

Su Yun looked over and reminded him, "I won't be at home for the Spring Festival this year. I have something to do."

"What's the matter?" Chen Baiyang was extremely surprised: Su Yun was the most filial. No matter how busy she was at work, she would try her best to find a few days around the Chinese New Year to return to Hong Kong to spend the holiday with Grandma Su.

Ever since she started to hang out in Hollywood and Japan, she would definitely spend the Spring Festival in Hong Kong, and this has remained the same for the past ten years.

"There's nothing I can do. When a person has ability, it's always like this." Su Yun spread her hands in a slapping manner. "After my grandmother found out the reason, she supported me so much. A few days ago, I received an invitation from the capital to participate in the 1985 Spring Festival Gala."

When she went to the capital earlier, she also had a long discussion with people from relevant departments about the drastic changes to the 1985 Spring Festival Gala, and they finally reached a compromise and decided on the general direction.

But think about it again, this year's Spring Festival Gala is just like Chen Baiyang's concert this year, with vision too far ahead and steps too big, not starting from the actual situation, so that there is an unexpected failure ending...

In this situation where they lack experience and conditions but insist on doing something big and end up losing everything, Su Yun is not too panicked: it just so happens that she has exactly what they lack.