Because Lin Yanyu needed to record a program, Su Yu returned to Shuangqing after "Love Song King." Since the final episode allowed everyone to improvise, there was no live broadcast of song production like before. Instead, it would be broadcast next week at 8 PM. This meant that song production could begin from now on.
For this episode, Su Yu planned for Gong Juren to be crowned king, so he naturally had to choose a very powerful song. Therefore, after returning to Shuangqing, he contacted Gong Juren and asked him to come to the company early in the morning to rehearse the new song. Having video-called Lin Yanyu for too long last night and not slept well, Su Yu did not drive. Instead, he first bought a drink to refresh his mind, chugged a couple of mouthfuls, and then took a taxi to Xinghui.
In the car, his phone suddenly rang. Morita Yui had been contacting him by phone during this time, asking about the movie's progress. It was now mid-July, and the film festival was in September, so Su Yu had plenty of time. Moreover, Zhang Yang's "A Chinese Odyssey" wouldn't finish filming until the end of the month, so Su Yu wasn't in too much of a hurry.
"No matter how big a star in Japan, as long as Teacher Jiangnan says the word, I can invite them!" After listening to Su Yu's explanation of some of the movie's plot, Morita Yui's attitude towards him became even more enthusiastic. "Initial D" was a typical "cool" story with a twist, where the protagonist Fujiwara Takumi played the role of a weakling to hide his strength. Although it didn't have much profound meaning, it was exciting enough, especially the plot after Takumi's father changed the engine in the later stages of the movie, which was guaranteed to make the audience's blood boil. Morita Yui, after a brief introduction from Su Yu, was deeply impressed by the story.
"It seems we agreed earlier that I would decide the actors," Su Yu said with a light smile.
"Uh... Mr. Jiangnan, who are you planning to cast as the male lead?" Morita Yui tentatively asked.
"Zhang Yang," Su Yu replied.
"Although Zhang Yang has some popularity in China, this movie is for the world. I think we can consider world-class stars..." Morita Yui said weakly.
"I only choose actors who are suitable," Su Yu's tone was unquestionable. Seeing that Morita Yui wanted to say more, Su Yu directly said, "If Miss Yui is unwilling, then this collaboration is off."
The script had not yet been handed over, so Xinghui had not signed a contract with Nivei Entertainment. Terminating the collaboration was a mere word from Su Yu. Moreover, if he really wanted to film "Initial D," he could have his crew film in Japan himself. Although finding some connections in Japan would be troublesome, it was only a little troublesome.
"Ah, Dame!" Morita Yui's urgent voice came from the other end of the phone. This "dame" made Su Yu choke on his saliva, and he covered the microphone with his hand, coughing. One had to admit that when a Japanese girl said this, it was truly captivating.
"If it's Mr. Jiangnan's request, then this is acceptable," Morita Yui said in a wronged tone, thinking Su Yu was angry since he hadn't spoken for a while. She had bet everything on Jiangnan and couldn't afford to lose this collaboration opportunity over the issue of actors. Moreover, based on her analysis of Jiangnan, this Jiangnan was definitely a man of great talent. In her opinion, he was no less than the immensely popular Tingyu in the Chinese music scene. It was just that he debuted later than Tingyu and his achievements were not as high. Give him some time, and he would have a significant influence not only in China but even in the world.
"You only need to find a female actress; I plan to use your person for the female lead," Su Yu cleared his throat and regained his composure. This was his promise to Zhang Yang to find a Japanese girl to be the female lead for him.
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Below Xinghui Tower.
As soon as Su Yu got out of the car, he saw Gong Juren holding a cup of milk tea and xiaolongbao, waving at him at the company entrance.
"Brother Yu, I bought breakfast for you," he said, handing over the xiaolongbao and milk tea.
"Just wait for me upstairs," Su Yu said with a smile, taking the breakfast.
"I had breakfast at Wei Ge's breakfast shop. I thought you hadn't eaten, so I bought you some. I saw you arrive as soon as I got back to the company," Gong Juren said, scratching his head.
Su Yu nodded noncommittally, "Let's go, did you bring the things?"
Gong Juren quickly replied, "I did!" The reason for coming to the company this time was that Su Yu had asked him to rehearse the song. And if everything went as expected, this song would be Gong Juren's crowning achievement. After all, for Su Yu to call it a powerful song meant it couldn't be a simple one. As for the things Su Yu asked him to bring, they were a guitar and a cello. The guitar was easy to find, as Gong Juren owned one, but he had rented a decent cello.
"Brother Yu, my guitar skills are okay, but I've never played the cello. If it's a quick study, I'm afraid of making mistakes on stage," Gong Juren said somewhat embarrassed, rubbing his nose in the elevator.
"Who said the cello is for you?" Su Yu swallowed the bun in his mouth, took a sip of milk tea, and said exasperatedly.
Gong Juren was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes erupted with unprecedented surprise. "No... could it be that Brother Yu is going on stage to help me?" He could only think of this outcome. Since it was just him and Su Yu rehearsing today, no temporary cellist had been hired.
"Yes, the cello part isn't a lot; I'll just play a couple of simple strokes," Su Yu nodded.
Gong Juren's eyes immediately welled up with tears. "Brother Yu, you're so good!!" He hugged Su Yu's arm emotionally, resting his head against it. The surprise came too suddenly; he had never imagined Su Yu would do so much to promote him.
During this time, Su Yu had been promoting Jiang Xiao'e, and some of his fans were dissatisfied, as they believed Gong Juren should be Tingyu's favored disciple, and Jiang Xiao'e was competing for attention with him. However, Gong Juren had always advised his fans that the singer group was a family and not to spread conspiracy theories. He knew Brother Yu had him in mind and would promote him when the opportunity arose. He had never doubted this. He just never expected Su Yu to personally step in to promote him!
"Damn, let go quickly, mind the image!" Su Yu pushed his head away and said exasperatedly. It had been a while since he saw Gong Juren, and the kid had become so effeminate. If anyone saw this scene, his reputation would be ruined! At this moment, the elevator had reached the composition department. As soon as the door opened, they saw Zhao Yuan and A Ru standing outside the elevator. Su Yu was slightly taken aback. Gong Juren quickly let go of Su Yu's arm. Zhao Yuan looked at the two meaningfully. The atmosphere became a little awkward at this moment.
"Cough, cough, good morning President Zhao, want a baozi?" Su Yu glared at Gong Juren speechlessly and coughed twice to break the awkward atmosphere.
"I won't eat, I have to go out for something," Zhao Yuan's usually cool face clearly held back a smile.
Su Yu nodded and stepped aside to exit the elevator. Zhao Yuan and A Ru also entered the elevator. As the elevator doors closed, Su Yu waved goodbye to Zhao Yuan, "Goodbye President Zhao!" After that, the elevator doors closed, and he breathed a sigh of relief. Then, seeing Gong Juren standing awkwardly beside him, he kicked him on the backside and said exasperatedly, "What are you standing there for? Let's go."
"Oh, okay," Gong Juren quickly led the way.
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