You were supposed to have a fake marriage with the diva, so how did you become her father?

Chapter 86 The Restless Starlight Entertainment and Starflower Entertainment

Seeing that Tan Yu had misunderstood, Xu Manxue quickly waved her hand.

"No, no," Xu Manxue quickly shook her head. "I'm just... too happy."

Xu Manxue didn't hide anything and told him about Lu Ran writing a song for her.

Upon hearing this, Tan Yu's eyes widened in surprise.

"Lu wrote a song for you? Wow! Manxue, you're going to be famous! Songs written by Lu are now a gold standard!"

These past few days, Tan Yu has gained the deepest understanding of Lu Ran.

Any work that Lu Ran touches is guaranteed to become a hit, no matter what it is.

Even that kid Liu Jun became a minor internet celebrity because of Lu Ran's two songs.

"I just wanted to give it a try, I didn't expect Teacher Lu to be so enthusiastic." Xu Manxue said a little shyly.

"Give it a try, it'll definitely work!" Tan Yu was even more excited than her. "Come on, let's go to the recording studio. Sing it for me right now! I'll give you my feedback!"

"Huh? Now? It's already evening, the recording studio must be closed by now." Xu Manxue was startled by Tan Yu's shocking words.

"It's okay, I have the key to the recording studio," Tan Yu said excitedly. "Don't you want to hear how you sound when you sing?"

Xu Manxue, who had been somewhat hesitant, was also tempted after hearing Tan Yu's words. She nodded and said, "Okay."

The two arrived at the empty small recording studio, where Xu Manxue played the accompaniment on her phone and began to sing softly.

I was a little nervous at first and couldn't speak freely.

But as she sang the chorus, she gradually became more immersed in it:

"The sky is high and the sea is vast, but who will listen to my Yuanming?"

Time has sifted through the sands of time for me.

And you were left behind.

My world is in flux and changing.

But you don't have a time difference.

La la la la, my dear you...

Tan Yu was somewhat mesmerized by Xu Manxue's singing.

He's not a professional musician, but he does have basic appreciation skills.

Xu Manxue's voice is indeed no longer clear, but that grainy hoarseness, paired with the warm melody of this song, has an indescribable healing effect.

He had no idea that Xu Manxue possessed such singing skills.

Moreover, the singing voice coming from her mouth is full of healing power.

After the song ended, Xu Manxue looked at Tan Yu somewhat nervously: "W-how was it?"

Tan Yu was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly gave a thumbs up: "Amazing!"

"real?"

"Really!" Tan Yu nodded vigorously. "Manxue, your voice is a perfect match for this song! I have a feeling this song will be a hit if it's released!"

Xu Manxue smiled, her eyes glistening with tears: "Thank you, Tan Yu."

"Why thank me? Thank Brother Lu." Tan Yu scratched his head. "But Manxue, you really need to sing well. This is a rare opportunity. Brother Lu doesn't just write songs for anyone."

"I know." Xu Manxue nodded earnestly. "I will cherish it."

After seeing Tan Yu off, Xu Manxue returned to her dormitory and listened to the demo several more times.

At this moment, she became even more certain that Lu Ran and Mingri were the same person.

It's impossible for two such once-in-a-century top producers to emerge at the same time, and both of them to be so prolific.

Looking back now, if Lu Ran really is "Tomorrow," then he could write songs for two divas, Shen Yuege and Liu Siqi, and still find time to write a song for a newcomer like her.

hiss!

This creative ability is terrifying.

Xu Manxue shook her head, deciding not to think about it anymore.

Regardless of who Lu Ran is, he has given me this opportunity, so I must give it my all.

She took out paper and pen and began to study the lyrics carefully, marking her understanding and interpretation next to each line.

That night, the lights in Xu Manxue's dormitory stayed on until 2 a.m.

While Xu Manxue was staying up all night practicing her singing, another storm was brewing in the entertainment industry.

The filming progress of the period dramas produced by Starlight Entertainment and StarHua Entertainment, "Sword's Roar to the Ends of the Earth" and "The Court in Turmoil," is far ahead of schedule.

Especially compared to Lu Ran Xingyao Entertainment's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", its progress is far superior.

It is even expected to be released ahead of schedule next month.

Both companies are clearly going all out to win this battle, investing huge sums of money and hiring the industry's top teams.

The crew of Starlight Entertainment's "Sword's Roar Across the Horizon" even booked the largest filming base in Hengdian World Studios. Dozens of crews were working simultaneously every day, creating a spectacular scene that trended on social media several times.

Meanwhile, the director of this series, Chen Kai, is a leading figure in Chinese martial arts dramas, having directed many phenomenal martial arts dramas.

And this time, he also made a bold statement: "Sword's Cry will be the best martial arts drama in the last ten years, without exception."

The lead actor in this drama, Raymond Lam, is a top-tier celebrity with an incredibly powerful fanbase.

Now, even the behind-the-scenes footage that the production team posts on Weibo every day can attract millions of reposts.

Meanwhile, Xinghua Entertainment's "The Court in Turmoil" is equally impressive.

A top-notch screenwriting team spent three years polishing the script, claiming that "every word can withstand scrutiny."

The cast is even more impressive, with three Best Actor winners and two Best Actress winners joining the cast, which netizens jokingly refer to as "half of the country".

Even more extravagantly, the costume and prop team of "The Court in Turmoil" went to the Palace Museum to learn from their experience. All the costumes in the show were restored according to ancient regulations, and the cost of a single set of the main character's court robes was as high as six figures.

The two companies' open and covert rivalry has inadvertently raised the bar for this summer's box office battle.

Compared to these two, Xingyao, another of the three entertainment giants, seems somewhat lacking.

Immediately, the internet was abuzz with discussions about how Xingyao should respond to this situation.

There was even a public online poll asking which of the most anticipated summer TV series was "Starry Night," with "Starry Night" receiving less than 10% of the votes, while the other two series received over 40%.

After all, although Xingyao's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was written by Lu Ran and directed by Chen Ke, a veteran director, its cast was relatively inferior and its investment scale was obviously not as large as the other two.

As for the works from other groups, they were completely unknown, and there was not even any discussion about them online.

Moreover, at the same time, Xingguang and Xinghua posted articles late at night.

@StarlightEntertainment: "Filming of 'Sword's Cry' is more than halfway complete. Thank you to all the staff for their hard work. True masterpieces speak for themselves. See you in the martial arts world this summer!"

The accompanying photo is a large group photo of the film crew, which looks magnificent.

At first glance, this Weibo post seems fine, but sharp-eyed netizens quickly noticed that Star Entertainment had liked one of the comments:

"Some companies that started with short dramas should stick to making short dramas. Long dramas are too complicated, and I'm afraid you won't be able to handle them [doge emoji]"

Although the like was quickly removed, the screenshot had already been spread across the entire internet by dedicated fans.

Xinghua Entertainment followed suit, posting a cryptic Weibo message:

@StarChinaEntertainment "The first trailer for 'The Court's Turmoil' is coming soon. Stay tuned. We believe the audience's eyes are discerning."

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