Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years
Chapter 95 - 94: Million Tuners (Requesting Monthly Ticket)

Chapter 95: Chapter 94: Million Tuners (Requesting Monthly Ticket)

Qi Hao felt humiliated.

There was a hidden meaning in those words.

It must be jealousy over his many rumored girlfriends, maybe a celebrity he likes was rumored to be with Qi Hao.

However, Jin Dazhou is quite interesting.

Chatting with him is very enjoyable.

Maybe anyone in this business has a silver tongue.

"For our first time recording, I need to test your vocal range before assigning you a sound engineer."

Jin Dazhou had someone adjust the equipment, ready to get to work.

"A million-dollar sound engineer?" Qi Hao chuckled.

"If you really pay, I’ll really arrange one for you."

Jin Dazhou only returned from abroad to work in music two years ago and quickly built up a good network.

"Get me a fifty-dollar one first!"

Qi Hao scoffed, thinking of a million-dollar engineer, dream on.

Besides, he felt his singing wasn’t too bad for this song, fix it a bit, and it would sound pretty good.

"What’s the difference between fifty dollars and for free?"

Jin Dazhou said as he started working.

He noticed that Qi Hao’s voice was indeed very good, though he was a bit older now. If he had trained earlier, he might’ve been a professional singer.

Gao Yuanyuan watched Qi Hao recording for a while, then went to see the editor working on the MV.

The editor glanced at her, then continued working.

This guy thought with a bit of mischief, wondering if he could interview Gao Yuanyuan.

Seeing an ex-rumored girlfriend watch the supposed playboy interact with his current rumored girlfriend, what was she feeling?

Gao Yuanyuan didn’t really feel anything.

From an ex-rumored girlfriend’s perspective, these two did look pretty good together in the video.

She pursed her lips a bit, that Tang Yan... her legs are pretty long.

And the MV was shot in three different time periods.

If she had shot it, she probably could’ve made it look even better.

Qi Hao was already starting his recording.

"...Spread...spread..." Jin Dazhou listened twice, helping Qi Hao adjust his singing style.

"Love spreads like wildfire..."

Qi Hao worked very seriously, with the system always rewarding him with songs. Perhaps in the future, he would actually have the chance to release an album when the timing was right.

"Gentle breeze and light clouds... stretch it, as much as you can, breathe, and breathe again..."

"I can’t hold it, man." Qi Hao said helplessly.

Stupid system, see that? Stop just adding +10 to swimming, what’s the use?

Add it to my singing skills.

Add it hard!

Fill it up!

"It’s okay, take your time. For a first-timer, you’re already exceeding my expectations. I thought you’d create noise pollution."

Jin Dazhou breathed a sigh of relief.

He’s seen too many oddballs come in to record.

Some have piercing screeching sounds, some are completely out of tune, even a million-dollar sound engineer would surrender.

"I’m someone who often sings karaoke, are you going to karaoke with us tonight?" Qi Hao extended the invitation.

Gao Yuanyuan insisted on going out today.

It’s hard to find people last minute, given how busy people in the entertainment industry usually are.

If no one came, and it was just him and Gao Yuanyuan,

being photographed would be really awkward.

"Karaoke? Do I need to go out for karaoke?" Jin Dazhou felt his pile of equipment was insulted.

"Ahem, atmosphere, KTV has a better atmosphere." Qi Hao quickly explained.

This was like suggesting to a high-end escort to wander the back alleys.

"I’m working overtime, man! I haven’t left work before ten in two months." Jin Dazhou was annoyed.

There’s not only free karaoke in the world, but also free overtime.

"Alright, talk when you have time... Though I can’t treat you to dinner and karaoke now, can this recording session be a bit cheaper?"

Qi Hao noticed, this was another King of Competition.

"Oh, come on, you look good, and you think even better."

Jin Dazhou didn’t hate rich people; he hated stingy rich people.

"If you say that, then I really must forgive you, since you complimented me as good-looking."

Qi Hao stopped bargaining.

"Never mind, I won’t charge you this time, we’ll settle it when you record an album."

Jin Dazhou said no bargaining, and the next second gave him a free pass.

"No need to be so polite, I was joking." Now it was Qi Hao’s turn to be embarrassed.

Could it be that this single and MV really became completely free?

The composition, lyrics, and arrangement were all borrowed from "Chinese Paladin 3."

The MV actress was Tang Yan.

The venue, clothing, and even the photographer were all borrowed.

If recording and editing don’t cost anything, then truly not a single cent was spent.

"Forget it, it’s just a song, why charge money."

"Okay, there are some collaborations later on that I’ll need your help with."

Qi Hao didn’t stand on ceremony; as Jin Dazhou said, even if he charged, it wouldn’t be much.

In the clients Jin Dazhou handles, Qi Hao’s song and MV were just side projects of minor importance.

However, Jin Dazhou valued the potential business Qi Hao could bring him.

"Well, I guess I’ll have to work overtime, get to work, finish the recording, and let’s call it a day. We’ll just record a demo today, and we can come back tomorrow or the day after."

What Jin Dazhou wanted was the possible future collaborations.

The business Qi Hao could bring him was worth far more than earning a few thousand from Qi Hao.

He didn’t mind coming over early today to wait, personally hosting and assisting with the recording.

Qi Hao had done voiceovers for two movies, so recording wasn’t unfamiliar to him.

Recording and singing are different, but they share some similarities, and since he had practiced this song many times, it was not difficult to record.

By the evening, it was mostly done.

Qi Hao didn’t stay there to eat boxed meals but left Jin Dazhou’s studio with Gao Yuanyuan.

They didn’t go to eat but went straight to their favorite KTV.

They could just have some simple meals at the KTV later.

"How many people today?" Qi Hao asked.

He was definitely the host today. These gatherings were generally hosted by him as he was the main organizer and relatively wealthy.

Initially, it was just him and Wang Baoqiang, then Zhou Xun, Li Xiaoran, Gao Yuanyuan, Wu Jing...

The main activity was karaoke.

They would gather both regularly and irregularly.

Exchange information, connections, even resources.

Today was one of the irregular gatherings, simply because Qi Hao had missed their regular one and decided to hang out with those available.

"A lot of people were invited, but not many are free."

Gao Yuanyuan felt helpless; everyone was busy, and it was a last-minute plan.

"It’s not just the two of us, is it?" Qi Hao asked.

"Xiaoran will definitely come," Gao Yuanyuan said.

Li Xiaoran!

When Qi Hao and Gao Yuanyuan arrived at the room, they indeed saw Li Xiaoran.

She was singing softly.

Tonight, she wore a simple yet chic black long dress, perfectly highlighting her graceful slim figure, her fair skin glowing under the lights.

"Have you been waiting long? Is anyone else coming?"

Qi Hao and Gao Yuanyuan came in one after the other.

To avoid being recognized, they both disguised themselves to some extent.

Upon entering, they began to shed their disguises like glasses and hats.

This is a KTV they frequent.

Qi Hao was familiar with the owner, didn’t need to go through the front desk, and didn’t have to settle the bill every time.

"Half an hour maybe, I thought you two had gone to get a room."

Li Xiaoran took the paper bag Qi Hao handed her, filled with snacks he’d casually bought from a street vendor.

"Half an hour? You’re underestimating me, aren’t you?"

At least verbally, Qi Hao would not back down.

Conceding in words but not in actions, conceding in actions is disgraceful.

"Tsk, little virgin, damn, this is spicy!" Li Xiaoran smirked and started eating.

"It’s okay, if you don’t eat it, give it back to me."

From Qi Hao’s angle, he could see a whole lot of... this woman was dressed quite provocatively even at night.

"Looks good? Want me to pull it down a bit more?" Li Xiaoran raised her eyebrows.

"No thanks!" Qi Hao grabbed a toothpick to stab some food.

Brother doesn’t look gratuitously, gratuitous brothers don’t look.

"What are you two up to?" Gao Yuanyuan, having chosen a song, returned to find Qi Hao being teased.

"Nothing much, just eating. Today’s is really spicy, must be from a Hunan vendor."

Li Xiaoran handed the water to Qi Hao, asking him to unscrew it.

"Did you pick a few songs for me?" After unscrewing it, Qi Hao found an opener to open a few beers and placed them on the table.

"Pick them yourself, I’m not your girlfriend."

Gao Yuanyuan refused to provide service.

"Ah..." Today’s gathering is rather quiet, only these two girls showed up.

Told them to meet up the day after tomorrow, but they wouldn’t listen.

Qi Hao had to choose the songs himself.

He liked singing very old songs and occasionally Cantonese songs, although his pronunciation was just average.

"Tsk tsk, have you grown again, is it the magic of love or what?"

Gao Yuanyuan was also instantly drawn to Li Xiaoran’s voluptuousness.

Especially from the right angle, it was indeed generous with no reserve.