Hua Qing was speechless. She really didn't have any talent. Her singing sounded like she was out of breath, and she couldn't even hit the high notes. Chu Yu insisted that she was a future diva, saying that her voice was ethereal, clear, and pure, and that she would captivate Chinese audiences.
Hua Qing just couldn't understand whether the boss of this company was really a fool with too much money.
Before Hua Qing even joined the company, the boss deposited 100,000 yuan into her account and then gave her a bunch of benefits. Even now, after taking many vocal lessons at the company, Hua Qing still feels that going to Hong Kong is a one-way street.
Who knows, maybe the boss has dug a pit for her in Hong Kong.
Otherwise, take mainland celebrities for example. The most famous ones are just so-so, earning a few dozen or a hundred yuan a month. That's already considered top-tier in the industry. Even if she becomes famous through singing in the future, even if she sells herself to Hualai, how much money can Hualai make from her?
Even now, the boss still can't see the situation clearly and actually says he wants to make a lot of money off her.
Good heavens! Even if she dared to believe it, Hua Qing herself didn't believe it.
She chuckled twice and waved to Chu Yu.
Zuo Ran placed his hand on Chu Yu's head. "Alright, old classmate, Hua Qing and I are off now. Don't worry, as your old classmate, I definitely can't let your investment fail! I'll definitely learn to dance, sing, write songs, play guitar, play piano, and act... so you can make a fortune in the future!"
Chu Yu liked his quick thinking and tossed him a few packages. "I made this dried beef jerky myself. You and Hua Qing each take a package, and the rest to your brother. Speaking of which, he should be back soon."
"If he doesn't come back, just fall for someone else! Look at me, aren't I great? Handsome, considerate, and we have things in common. If we were together, it would be perfect..."
Chu Yu quickly covered his muttering mouth, pushed him towards the security checkpoint, and said earnestly to Hua Qing:
"When you go to the port city, don't let Zuo Ran infect you, don't become like him. I still prefer your current personality."
Even after getting off the plane, Hua Qing still felt that Chu Yu was a fraud mastermind who had deceived both her and Zuo Ran.
After getting off the plane, Chu Yu arranged a comprehensive course for her. Hua Qing went to the teacher's studio at eight o'clock in the morning to learn dancing, singing, music theory, acting and the like.
Her singing teacher's surname was Tao. As soon as Teacher Tao heard her voice, his eyes lit up.
"Sing this part again, using the singing style I taught you, humming it out, in a relaxed and casual way. Don't try too hard to hit the high notes, and don't be too particular about technique..."
Hua Qing sang it again.
Teacher Tao slapped his thigh excitedly, “Your boss, Ms. Zhou, told me that you are a once-in-a-century talent, but I didn’t believe it. I thought to myself, what does an outsider like her know about singing! Who knew that you were born with a good voice? It’s as if God is feeding you.”
"Huh? But from childhood to adulthood, no one has ever praised my singing." Hua Qing was particularly puzzled, suspecting that this was a fraudster hired by Chu Yu.
"Nobody's ever praised you? They don't know anything! You're a rough gem, unpolished. With my careful polishing, you'll shine brightly! Then, those who looked down on you will cheer for you!"
Teacher Tao is a well-known singer-songwriter in Hong Kong. He started out as a singer, and later, as he got older, he took on several apprentices. All of the people he trained are top figures in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. Chu Yu was able to invite him this time only through Yu Xiangwen's connections.
Who would dare not come when Yu Xiangwen invited them?
Teacher Tao was originally unwilling, but she had no choice but to come because of her personal safety.
But to his utter surprise, there was an unexpected joy.
"You're a promising talent, you know? If you don't believe me, listen to Zuo Ran sing..." Teacher Tao patted Zuo Ran, and Zuo Ran immediately sang a verse for him. After he finished, Teacher Tao smiled and said to Hua Qing, "See? This is just an ordinary singer. Whether it's talent or comprehension, he's far inferior to you. He might become more famous than you in the future, but it's very difficult for him to surpass you in singing."
Zuo Ran: "..."
Zuo Ran really thanked him.
While praising him for his potential to become famous, Teacher Tao also said that his singing was not as good as Hua Qing's.
Yes, he admitted that Hua Qing's seductive voice was very attractive, like a heavenly sound from a secluded valley, beautiful beyond human comprehension.
Zuo Ran sings quite well, but compared to a genius like Hua Qing who is practically fed by a master, there's still a gap.
Teacher Tao valued Hua Qing and was willing to teach her everything he knew. Hua Qing couldn't sing before, but she learned a lot of singing techniques from Teacher Tao and even learned Teacher Tao's unique singing style.
Teacher Tao often jokes that he's teaching his apprentice to starve himself, and that once Hua Qing has learned to sing, he'll have no place in the entertainment industry anymore.
Hua Qing was flattered and felt that these people were all mentally unstable. It was one thing for Chu Yu to say that she was a future superstar, but even Teacher Tao had been infected by her.
It's not that Hua Qing is being self-deprecating, but with her background, what kind of superstar are we talking about? We're more like natural enemies!
However, the company provided her with a minimum living allowance and also enrolled her in insurance in Gangcheng. Hua Qing thought it would be a waste not to learn from them. Since it was free and the company provided food and accommodation, she figured she might as well stay in Gangcheng and travel around the city during holidays, treating it as a company-funded trip.
On Monday morning, Zhou Yun wore a polka-dot maxi dress with a fitted waist to the office. The dress was black with white polka dots, decorated with a collar, and had a special design at the cuffs, giving it an exotic feel at first glance.
When her colleague saw it, she was very surprised. "Director Zhou, your dress looks like the kind that female protagonists wear in foreign movies. You rarely see clothes like this in mainland China. What brand is it?"
Another colleague came over and said, "Director Zhou's clothes look a bit like the Mandarin brand."
“Mandalin?” Zhou Yun naturally knew this shop.
This is a shop opened by Chu Yu. It has a store on Wangfu Street and business has always been good.
Business may be good, but it's not so good that everyone knows about it. Why does my colleague sound like Mandarin is some kind of world-famous brand?
"It's that shop on Wangfu Street. Originally, the shop was only a little over 100 square meters, but later they rented the space next door and expanded the store. Now it's at least 300 square meters. Many actors in 'The Businesswoman' wore their clothes. After the TV series became popular, many people went to Mandarin to buy clothes, all wanting to wear the same styles as the actors."
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