China Entertainment 1997

January 17, Yorkshire, England, Castle Howard

The deserted town welcomed a large number of Chinese journalists to stay because Jay Chou will hold a wedding here.

Although this famous Chinese-speaking king is not as "romantic" as King Tsao, he has had scandals with many female stars and models since his debut and is a favorite of Taiwanese media.

Until 2010, Jay Chou met a girl-Kun Ling.

According to the official statement, the two met because Kunling went to work in a trendy brand store invested by Xiao Zhou during college. After being introduced by another shareholder, she met Xiao Zhou and then slowly fell in love. The model suddenly became the queen's wife.

Frankly speaking, this relationship caused an uproar among Xiao Zhou's fan base.

Putting aside Xiao Zhou's several unsubstantiated scandal targets, whether it is the huge "double J love", the officially announced Hou Peiqin, or the promising SHE Tian, ​​these targets have nothing to do with Xiao Zhou They are equally matched, but they also have their own capital.

Even so, there are still some fans who are dissatisfied and tearful, let alone the unknown Kun Ling.

There are many rumors on the Internet that Kun Ling is a wealthy daughter with both talent and beauty. However, according to the fierce information gathered by fans, this is not the case.

Kunling's parents divorced when he was young. His father remarried and opened an English school in Taiwan Province. After his mother remarried, she and her husband opened a small shop. The richness is a bit exaggerated, and can only be said to be middle class.

As for appearance, this depends on personal aesthetics, but generally speaking, she is a mixed-race beauty, not to mention talent, she is just a high-level professional in Taiwan Province.

This is also the most ridiculed, because Wang, who has always been indifferent to Xiao Zhou, has found a girlfriend who is a serious graduate student at Columbia University. In the eyes of the Chinese people, she is a highly educated woman who is worthy of Wang.

Of course, it turns out later that academic qualifications are not the most important factor in finding a wife...

In addition, some people have uncovered a lot of dirty information about Kun Ling, and they suspect that she was born as a little girl in her early years. Although it is hard to say whether this is true or not, it can't help but draw points.

No matter from any angle, Kun Ling has surpassed Jay Chou. Although the latter's academic qualifications are not high, with his wealth and status, he can indeed find a girlfriend with much better conditions.

However, the turmoil from the outside world and the doubts from fans did not affect Xiao Zhou. Shunshun Dangdang had been in love for several years, proposed to him at the end of 2014, and got married in early January this year.

While the dreams of countless fans were shattered, Kun Ling also became the envy of countless people.

After all, a girlfriend and a wife are two different things. With Xiao Zhou's net worth, there is no difference between marrying into a wealthy family, and the family atmosphere is relatively more casual. As long as you coax your husband and mother-in-law, your life will be comfortable and smooth.

This time, it can be said that the ugly duckling turned into a white swan.

The words were a bit explicit and even harsh, but the reality of the world is like this. If it were another man who succeeded in hugging the thigh of a rich woman, the words might be even worse.

Of course, some people are disdainful, but most people are envious, and to put it bluntly, it is useless for outsiders to say that you are willing to do what you want.

Xiao Zhou still attaches great importance to weddings. It is said that the wedding cost more than 20 million yuan, and he also prepared diamond jewelry worth 14 million yuan. He specially went to England to rent a castle church to create a Western romantic classical wedding for Kunling that he dreamed of.

It can be seen that Xiao Zhou wanted to show that he valued Kun Ling, so he suppressed some noisy voices for his wife.

The wedding is not open to the public, and Xiao Zhou did not invite many friends because he was far away in the UK.

This is also understandable. There is only a wedding here in the UK, and there is also a wedding banquet in Taiwan Province. Some friends in the entertainment industry are basically waiting for the wedding banquet in Taiwan Province. This time the British wedding is attended by the closest friends.

Even the reporters who were stationed near the church were disappointed. Except for some relatives and close friends of Zhou and Kun, there was almost nothing that could be reported.

Until the wedding was about to start, and the reporters were planning to retreat or think about ways to sneak into the church, someone suddenly saw a Bentley parked outside the church.

"Look, someone is coming."

These reporters are all cunning and cunning. They have figured out the situation a long time ago. Today, the church is occupied by Jay Chou, and outsiders will not come easily.

A luxury car suddenly came here. It was most likely a guest attending the wedding, and he was not a small person.

Sure enough, three people came down from Bentley. The other two were not covered. They were all Chinese and looked familiar. The one in the middle was wearing a windbreaker, a hat and a mask, and was wrapped tightly. He was obviously the real owner.

The reporters didn't recognize him for a moment, but they immediately picked up their cameras and took pictures.

There were also those who were very close, who ran over for interviews. If they were stopped by security, the visitors would just wave their hands and then turn around and enter the church.

However, his delay allowed several reporters to identify him based on his facial features and body shape.

"Cao Xuan, it's Cao Xuan."

"Yes, it's him. Why do I think those two look familiar? They are Cao Xuan's bodyguard and assistant."

Another reporter nodded. Cao Xuan was wrapped too tightly. Although he didn't recognize them, he thought of Zhang Chong and Zhu Jiang.

These two are not unknown people. They have been with Cao Xuan for more than ten years and have been photographed hundreds if not a thousand times.

Not to mention some reporters remember them, but many fans are impressed by them. Zhang Chong even has a nickname. Because his eyebrows are thin, he is called "Brother Wu Mei".

When this nickname first became popular, Zhang Chong was so angry that he ate sesame balls every day in an attempt to restore his wise image.

As a result, the sesame pills were high in calories, my eyebrows did not grow much, and I gained several pounds from eating. Now as I get older, my hair is starting to go bald, let alone my eyebrows.

In a few years, I guess [Browless Brother] will become [Hairless Brother] or [Bald Brother].

However, at this time, the reporters did not care whether Zhang Chong had hair on his head. They were excited to take photos and even followed the Bentley smartly, waiting for a while to see if they could block Cao Xuan.

"Jielun Zhou's wedding, Cao Xuan personally went abroad to watch the ceremony and congratulate him"

This is much more explosive than interviewing Xiao Zhou's parents or less famous friends.

At the same time, the reporters were also a little emotional. They didn't expect that Cao Xuan and Xiao Zhou had such a strong relationship that they would come all the way to England to attend the wedding.

If their thoughts were known to Cao Xuan, they would definitely refute half of them.

He and Xiao Zhou have a really good relationship, but going abroad to attend the wedding is not the main purpose. The other trip is to come to Europe to promote his album and arrange concerts.

But no matter what, Cao Xuan came over to watch the ceremony and congratulate him despite his busy schedule, which was a great honor to Xiao Zhou.

Xiao Zhou was also very touched. After the wedding, he brought Kun Ling and his parents over to express his gratitude.

"We brothers don't talk about this."

Seeing that the shy and introverted young man who followed him and called him Brother Xuan is now married and starting a business, Cao Xuan is still very happy.

He took out a box from Zhang Chong's hand: "This is a little thought from your sister-in-law and I. I wish you a long life, happiness and good health."

Although he didn't know what the box was, Xiao Zhou, who had always known Cao Xuan to be generous, also knew that this gift was not light. He was a little embarrassed, but he couldn't refuse it on the wedding day and could only find an opportunity to return it in the future.

"Then I'll take it."

"Take it, take it."

Cao Xuan waved his hand, glanced at Kun Ling again, and said with a smile: "My brothers and sisters are so beautiful today, you are so lucky."

Xiao Zhou was having fun, but Kun Ling talked to Cao Xuan openly. They didn't meet much, but she still had a deep impression on Cao Xuan.

Of course she knew Cao Xuan and knew that they had a good relationship, but she didn't know Cao Xuan's status in her husband's heart until they were actually together.

He is not only an eldest brother and senior who he admires and respects, but also an opponent and nightmare that he can never surpass in his life. He is also a teacher, a friend, a brother and an enemy. Cao Xuan is definitely the person that Xiao Zhou pays most attention to besides his mother and grandma. Even she has to exclude him. behind,

If Boss Cao hadn't had numerous affairs, and he also knew that Xiao Zhou was relatively normal, Kun Ling might even be afraid that he couldn't help but be jealous.

After the wedding, Cao Xuan didn't stay long. He gave them gifts, hinting that he might not be able to attend the wedding banquet in Taiwan Province, so he said goodbye to the young couple and left.

As a result, I was blocked by reporters before I even got on the bus.

In the dead of winter, they went on a business trip to a foreign country. Cao Xuan also cooperated and allowed them to do business.

"The wedding was very romantic, and everyone was very happy. I sincerely wish the young couple a happy marriage."

"Pregnant? I haven't heard of it. You can ask Jie Lun later."

"The bride is very nice. She is beautiful and polite. She is a perfect match for Jie Lun."

"The box in your hand? You have sharp eyes. Jie Lun was very happy and gave you a small gift."

"..."

At this time, Xiao Zhou, who was temporarily free from the church, also opened the box and saw the "little gift" sent by Cao Xuan.

A pair of nearly 30 cm long inlaid gold and jade Ruyi!

The water head is completely colored, like mutton fat, moist and elegant. You can tell at a glance that it is valuable and the workmanship is even more exquisite. It is carved with dragons and phoenixes, and is also engraved with various auspicious words and patterns. It is also suitable for happy events and is obviously Someone was hired specifically to hit him.

Although Xiao Zhou didn’t know much about jade, he had tasted it before.

The price of Ruyi jade with this kind of carving and water head should be at least seven figures, maybe not that low seven figures.

After all, his net worth was not bad, so he couldn't help but feel a little moved when faced with this generous gift.

Brother Xuan is getting more and more aggressive!

Then came the headache of how to return the gift, money was still a small matter, the main thing was not sure what Cao Xuan liked.

With Cao Xuan's net worth, spending eighteen million is about the same as buying groceries on the street. He is well-informed and has countless collections. It is really difficult to send gifts to his heart.

………

Unaware of Xiao Zhou's dilemma, Cao Xuan returned to the hotel after the interview and continued working.

After the release of "Cao Xuan", except for "Youth" which gained a certain influence abroad due to marketing, other Chinese songs received a mediocre response.

This was also expected by Cao Xuan, and even the popularity of "Youth" was enough to surprise him.

However, Chinese songs are not popular, but English songs are different.

The first English chart-topping song, the piano love song "Love is Gone", took advantage of the momentum of Cao Xuan's last album and was favored by major foreign charts.

It reached the top ten on the US Billboard singles chart, and even higher in the UK. At its peak, it reached the top three on the weekly chart.

This is not surprising. Cao Xuan is the most popular foreign singer in the UK. It is not an exaggeration to even remove the word "foreign" and add "one" after the most popular singer.

If Asia is Cao Xuan's base, the UK can even compete with the United States for Cao Xuan's European and American base.

It's just that the U.S. market is larger, and coupled with film bonuses, Cao Xuan's influence in the United States seems even higher.

But the United States has always been a mess, and opinions are not unified. Cao Xuan is somewhat controversial there. On the contrary, in the United Kingdom, everyone has a relatively more unified view of him, and his reputation and reputation are also better.

If Cao Xuan had to choose one, Cao Xuan personally would prefer the British side.

During this farewell tour of Europe, the UK was also the main venue for concerts. Of the 35 European concerts in total, the UK hosted 10 of them alone.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that the largest audience for Cao Xuan’s English songs in Europe is the UK.

After "Love is Gone" became popular, "Cao Xuan" was released, and several other songs also appeared.

In addition to the niche song "7Years" that has been mentioned before, several other songs also have their own characteristics.

"Body Like a Back Road", translated into Chinese, it would be 404 when translated into Chinese.

Yes, this country song with an obvious light and melodious style is still a little yellow song. The lyrics talk about things in the haystacks and wild fields at the edge of the village. It is simply unbearable to watch.

However, this song performed very well, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard chart and staying on the chart for 40+ weeks.

It is precisely because he became the leader of country music + Du Miaomiao for a period of time, and was also jokingly called the "Hope of the Village" by many people.

Of course, Cao Xuan's song cannot be copied. If the lyrics remain intact, it is estimated that his fame will be lost forever.

So Cao Xuan changed all the lyrics and even the name of the song. It was still called the original name just to make it easier to remember.

The new "Body Like a Back Road" mainly revolves around Cao Xuan enjoying himself. After work, he does not forget his daily hobbies such as horse riding, fishing, and playing football. It reveals a bit of freedom and comfort in half a day of leisure.

The song is quite popular. It's not bad here in the UK. More attention is paid to the MV and lyrics. It's different in the United States where the country market atmosphere is strong. After being on the Billboard for the first week, it took only two weeks to reach the top five. .

It also caused a certain stir in the music world. After all, strictly speaking, this is Cao Xuan's first country music, which is of great significance.

Another song is "Memories".

The Chinese translation is called "Memories", which made the song released by the Magic Red Band in September 2019. It has been on the chart for more than 40 weeks and has been at the forefront for a long time, with the highest ranking being the runner-up.

Strictly speaking, this song is not original, because the melody is a canon that everyone knows, and its classic charm is undeniable. With canon as the keynote, and some modifications and lyrics, it becomes a masterpiece.

Deyun didn't change much to this song, and the meaning is quite good. It's particularly healing and warm when paired with the canon's melody.

The song's performance has also lived up to high expectations. It is currently ranked third on Billboard, and even ranked second in the UK.

Together with another meaningful song "7Years", they are the two English songs with the best performance on the "Cao Xuan" list.

The last song is "So Far Away"

The Chinese translation is called "So Far Away", for example, it was launched in 2017 by Dutch DJ and singer Martin Garrix.

This song can be regarded as an electronic music song with a sad and beautiful melody, especially the intro, which is extremely classic. It later became a very famous pure music piece.

The song is about a lover. Cao Xuan changed some of the lyrics. It seems to be a love song, but in fact it is a talk about love. It is more like the fans expressing their reluctance and farewell. It can also be regarded as a confession and farewell to the fans.

This song also has the best reputation among fans, especially in the UK, where it beat several other more popular songs and won the first place on the weekly charts.

In general, Cao Xuan's last album, in addition to its sales volume, is not as good as other albums. At least it has been on sale for nearly 20 days without a single that topped the Billboard charts.

This was unimaginable in previous albums!

Of course, the outside world didn't either, so they said that Cao Xuan's talents were exhausted. It was obvious to everyone that the last album Cao Xuan did not deliberately commercialize, and his songwriting style was more self-centered.

They even made a seemingly stupid half-Chinese and half-English album, which is absolutely against normal business logic.

But that's what Cao Xuan did. He just said goodbye. So what if the album lost money in sales? His only thought was to take care of the fans on both sides.

Under such circumstances, everyone can understand Cao Xuan's song creation choice.

Moreover, the "cold reception" of "Cao Xuan" is only relatively speaking. As far as the results of Cao Xuan's previous albums are concerned, there are only a few in the history of Billboard.

At present, one song "7Years" and "Memories" ranks fourth and the other ranks second.

Moreover, the styles of the two songs are relatively slow to hit, and now the album is selling like hotcakes. If the follow-up works well, Cao Xuan may not be able to add two more top singles.

Many fans even deliberately made rankings, hoping to make Cao Xuan's final work as successful as possible.

Cao Xuan himself naturally hopes to get what he wants, but he feels calm.

At this point, his singing career has begun to count down, and his desire and pursuit of honor are not as strong as before. It is more about what I gain and what I lose.

If it succeeds, he will definitely be happy!

If he fails, he has nothing to lose!

To be honest, with Cao Xuan's current status, there is actually not much difference whether he has two more or less number one singles. If he really wanted to stay on the charts, he would not have produced these songs.

But maybe it’s God’s preference, or maybe it’s the fans.

Just two days after Cao Xuan returned to China for the Chinese New Year, the latest issue of the Billboard singles chart was released.

"Memories" successfully reached the top!

Before retiring, Cao Xuan's number of championship singles also increased from 14 to 15, and the number of weeks he won the championship reached 71 weeks.

Considering that there is another "7Years" waiting for him, this may not be Cao Xuan's limit.

While people were shocked, they also couldn't help but lament that this talented singer would never be seen again...

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ps: That’s it for English songs. I’ve copied almost all the songs that have good results and are in line with domestic tastes. I really can’t find any songs that meet the requirements. They’re either niche or not suitable for Cao Xuan to sing.

After listening to it for a few days, it almost made me sick. I simply picked up a few songs on the bulletin board. That’s it. I won’t write about foreign plots in my next book...