"Despite being out of the industry for ten years, the atmosphere of the entertainment circle in Bay Area has hardly changed."
"The first thing to be affected is the xenophobic mentality between those inside and outside the circle."
"This is an advantage. Foreign cultures have tried to invade Wanzhou more than once, but they have all ended in failure over the past century."
"However, it is also a drawback, as it indirectly leads to the high degree of isolation in the entertainment industry in Bay Area."
Ning Yuanqing seemed a little thirsty, and Chen Tianye understood immediately, so he quickly handed him the brewed tea.
This veteran king of Bay Area who visited Tianrui is truly a treasure.
They provided them with many ideas, especially regarding how to navigate the Bay Area.
Even Zhou Rongze became more humble and eager to learn.
Thinking back to my previous plan to close the door to visitors, I almost wanted to slap myself.
Ning Yuanqing took a sip of tea and continued speaking.
"Secondly, it's about unity."
"Don't be fooled by the fact that major entertainment companies often fight to the death. When faced with cultural invasion from abroad, they will put aside their past grievances and unite to fight against it."
"In the past, the Cultural and Entertainment Chamber of Commerce of the floating island nation attempted to bribe some influential artists to promote their cultural products in Bay State."
"Furthermore, they offered a reward that was hard to refuse."
"Unfortunately, from entertainment companies to artists, everyone voiced their opposition. In less than three days, the chamber of commerce slunk away from Wanzhou."
"Speaking of which, your company's Mr. Sun Youlin has some grudges with this chamber of commerce."
"I refused the chamber of commerce's offer to be my spokesperson, and that's why I was retaliated against afterwards."
Zhou Rongze frowned slightly: "Let me interject. These are two different things. Whether it's Xiazhou, Yuezhou, or Wanzhou, we are all one family."
That makes sense.
"But this does not mean that there is no xenophobic sentiment in Wanzhou."
"It's just that compared to foreign cultures, the xenophobia isn't as radical."
What Ning Yuanqing said was also what Zhou Rongze was most worried about.
Exclusionary.
This was something he was familiar with.
Before Lin Rui rose to prominence, weren't the two states of Hua and Xia like this?
If this were applied to someone else, it would be an unsolvable problem.
But if it were Lin Rui, perhaps the problem would be easily solved.
This kid is a miracle maker!
At this moment, both Zhou Rongze and Chen Tianye looked at Lin Rui.
Lin Rui was speechless.
I'm just having some tea and relaxing. You guys chat, why are you looking at me?
Seeing that Ning Yuanqing was also looking at him, Lin Rui had no choice but to put down his teacup: "Mr. Ning, if the singer from Wanzhou joins Tianrui, will his songs be able to win the support of the people of Wanzhou?"
"Can."
"However, this singer must have a great influence in the Bay Area. Ideally, they should be a superstar or a top-tier artist."
"However, as I just said, the entertainment industry in the Bay Area has reached the point of self-isolation and almost never accepts invitations from other states."
"and…"
As he was speaking, Ning Yuanqing suddenly couldn't continue.
He felt a chill run down his spine.
no.
What kind of looks are those?
"Let me state first that I have been out of the industry for a long time."
"It's just fading out of the circle, not retiring from it."
Zhou Rongze didn't give Ning Yuanqing a chance to refuse.
This is a Taiwanese artist who came to our doorstep, and he's a superstar!
Moreover, Ning Yuanqing has an excellent reputation in Wanzhou.
His long-term involvement in philanthropy, even after stepping back from the public eye, has not diminished his influence in the Bay Area.
"From the moment I faded out of the industry, I never thought of picking up the microphone again."
"Even if I were to take up the microphone again, I should rightfully stand in Wanzhou."
Zhou Rongze seemed to have already guessed that Ning Yuanqing would use this as an excuse, and his smile deepened.
“Mr. Ning, your statement makes me feel that you are being overly hypocritical.”
"Double standards?"
Ning Yuanqing was somewhat puzzled.
"You just expressed your support for unlocking the cultural wall in 18 states."
"This is enough to prove that you are an enlightened person, but now you are using regionalism as an excuse to shirk responsibility, which makes it hard not to doubt your true intentions."
"Do you perhaps think that Xia Prefecture and Wan Prefecture are not one family?"
Ning Yuanqing was speechless, and hurriedly waved his hands: "That's not what I meant, I..."
"If that's not what you mean, then why are you making excuses?"
"Imagine if you released a song under the name of Tianrui, wouldn't that bring Xiazhou and Wanzhou closer together?"
"Will the xenophobia you've repeatedly mentioned become smaller?"
"Given the current situation, as a highly influential public figure in Bay Area, shouldn't you set an example and proactively break down this narrow-minded, fixed mindset based on regionalism?"
“If even an enlightened person like you chooses to remain closed off, how can the divide between Bay Area and other states be broken?”
"If everyone followed your example, how could the integration of the eighteen states in the future be achieved?"
"At that time, you will surely become a sinner of Bay State, a sinner of the eighteen states, and even a sinner of this era!"
Lin Rui was stunned.
Chen Tianye's mouth was wide open, big enough to fit an egg.
Even Ning Yuanqing was completely dumbfounded.
Aren't we talking about the entertainment industry?
How did he suddenly become a sinner of the times?
Damn it!
Sure enough, apart from Fusheng, there wasn't a single good person in this room!
"I...I...okay, I give up."
Ning Yuanqing said, both amused and exasperated, "However, I'm worried it might backfire, after all, I'm suddenly representing Xia Prefecture..."
"What if we sing a duet?"
"Your appearance does not represent Xiazhou or Tianrui; it is merely an invitation."
Lin Rui suddenly spoke.
"chorus?"
Ning Yuanqing pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's fine. This achieves the goal while minimizing gossip."
"Since 'Floating Life' is a chorus, does the song need to be revised? Is there still time?"
"No need to make changes, I happen to have a duet song."
Lin Rui stood up and smiled at Zhou Rongze, "President Zhou, please call everyone to the conference room. I'll go back to my office first to organize the sheet music."
…
Half an hour later.
Sun Youlin, Shen Yun, Li Mubai, Xiao Jingyu, and others were all sitting upright in the conference room.
They were all aware of the merger of the three lists next month.
Li Mubai, Xiao Jingyu, and others were somewhat surprised, as they hadn't expected to have the opportunity to compete for a spot on the list.
At that moment, the door was pushed open.
Lin Rui walked in carrying a stack of papers.
Everyone present had their eyes light up.
Lin Rui ignored everyone's reactions and walked straight up to Sun Youlin.
"Brother Sun, after five years, you've returned to the spotlight in Yuezhou's entertainment industry."
"Are you feeling like a triumphant returnee, ready to slap your former employer across the face?"
"Or is it about reminiscing about the rich emotions of the past?"
"Or perhaps, you resent the lover who betrayed you?"
Sun Youlin: ? ? ?
"I…"
Sun Youlin opened his mouth: "I...actually, I'd rather give it to Lao Dong..."
"It seems we're thinking the same thing."
"As expected, emotions are your only hindrance."
"Then it's decided, that's a pleasant decision."
"Hate to your heart's content."
As he spoke, Lin Rui pulled out a sheet of paper from a stack of papers: "I prepared three songs for you, and now it seems that this one is the most suitable for you."
When everyone saw Sun Youlin's hesitant expression, their lips twitched slightly.
Sun Youlin looked closely and saw a line of words on the sheet music come into his view.
——"Finding You in My Memories"
Lin Rui turned his head and looked at Shen Yun, Xiao Jingyu, Zheng Jiayou and the others, and said calmly, "Sister Yun, this time you are bringing the four of them."
As he spoke, he placed the sheet music in front of Shen Yun.
—"Only Have Feelings for You"
Then, Lin Rui walked to Li Mubai's side.
"Your singing skills need more practice. This song is very difficult. I'll record it myself later."
Li Mubai excitedly took the sheet music, and upon closer inspection, he realized it was opera singing again!
He's almost being labeled as using a Peking Opera style these days.
However, he didn't care at all.
Just yesterday, a senior member of the opera organizing committee praised him by name on Weibo.
——Ten Years in the Human World
Finally, Lin Rui pulled out a sheet of music from a stack of papers and placed it in front of Ning Yuanqing.
In fact, it wasn't just Ning Yuanqing.
Everyone present was speechless when they saw Lin Rui's stack of papers.
This means that Lin Rui has written a lot of songs!
This is truly a monster that is both highly productive and of high quality!
Ning Yuanqing lowered his head, picked up the sheet music, and glanced at the song title.
—From "A Thousand Miles Away"
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