Huayu 1992, my entertainment era

Chapter 85: Blasting Jacky Cheung

“No, just go out like this, I haven’t done anything wrong.

Also, are you sure Jacky Cheung really attacked me directly and publicly?

It can’t be the media spreading rumors! "

Zhou Ziheng refused and tried to avoid the reporters and leave.

“It’s true! Both TVB and ATV broadcast this interview.” Florence Hui confirmed.

"Go to a hotel and get a room with a TV. Let's see what he said first!" Zhou Ziheng said.

Regardless of whether the matter was true or not, Zhou Ziheng intended to see what he actually said.

Florence Hui quickly found a hotel and booked a room.

Turn on the TV and tune to TVB's entertainment information channel.

At this time, the interview video of Jacky Cheung was still being played repeatedly, and the two TVB hosts were still making jokes in the voice-over.

Host 1: "Jacky Cheung is so bold!"

Host 2: "Isn't it possible that Jacky Cheung thinks that Zhou Ziheng's "Sad Pacific" will steal his limelight?"

……

Ignoring the TVB host who was always looking for trouble, Zhou Ziheng focused his attention on the interview being broadcast.

In the picture, Jacky Cheung should be at an event, and at first he was chatting with reporters with a smile on his face.

However, the reporter who interviewed him was not sensible and kept asking Jacky Cheung about the news about Zhou Ziheng.

After answering several questions related to Zhou Ziheng, Jacky Cheung finally became famous.

When a reporter asked him if he thought "The Pacific" would threaten "Goodbye Kiss"'s position as the best-selling film in Hong Kong this year, he angrily replied:
“Do you think “Pacific Heartbreak” and “Goodbye Kiss” are on the same level?
In my opinion, this album is so low, just like someone, like a country bumpkin. "

"Jacky Cheung and Leon Lai compete fiercely in PolyGram. Although Jacky Cheung is the top star of the company personally appointed by PolyGram CEO Edwin Cheng, Leon Lai has been developing very well in recent years.

There is a big gap between the two.

Everyone in the circle knows that you have a good relationship with Leon Lai. He even recommended your record in his championship song speech.

Maybe that’s why Jacky Cheung thinks you’re Leon Lai’s guy.”

After watching the interview, Florence Hui analyzed for Zhou Ziheng why Jacky Cheung suddenly attacked him.

Obvious.

First, Zhou Ziheng’s “Sad Pacific” is currently very popular and has the potential to replicate the success of “Goodbye Kiss” in Southeast Asia.

Jacky Cheung himself has a sense of crisis about this.

The second is what Mani Fok said, Zhou Ziheng is close to Leon Lai, and Jacky Cheung, who dislikes Leon Lai, will naturally dislike Zhou Ziheng as well.

Adding the two together, and the fact that the media kept asking him about Zhou Ziheng every day, he became so angry that he started to attack directly.

Zhou Ziheng stood up silently, opened the door and walked outside.

His original idea was to practice Tai Chi to deal with the reporters after he got out.

But after seeing Jacky Cheung's words "country bumpkin", he really couldn't help it.

"It seems that I've been treated as a soft persimmon."

There was a hint of sarcasm on his lips.

He was mocking himself.

Zhou Ziheng’s personality is not actually the cautious one he becomes after traveling through time.

The character that he had when confronting Jiang Dawei before was his true self.

He is fearless and will never let go of anything if someone provokes him, no matter who you are.

However, after traveling to this era, I have no money and no power.

Coupled with the chaos of that era, he had to package himself in order to protect himself and not be reckless in anything.

Just like the time when Wang Defa threatened him at the Friendship Salon in Guangzhou.

In order to ensure safety, he suppressed his anger and asked someone to reconcile with him.

After arriving in Hong Kong, faced with the exclusion of his peers in Hong Kong, he also moved forward with the idea of ​​going with the flow.

But today.

Jacky Cheung's words finally woke him up.

Sometimes, being too weak is not necessarily a good thing in this world where people eat each other.

Why did Jacky Cheung dare to publicly say that Zhou Ziheng's records were not at the same level as his own and that Zhou Ziheng was a country bumpkin?

It is simply because mainland celebrities have always seemed to be very cautious when coming to Hong Kong, for fear of offending the Hong Kong circle.

Just like Li Zhi, the incident between him and Chow Yun-fat, and the fact that he was teased like a monkey at the Top Ten Chinese Golden Melody Awards earlier this year, but he dared not speak out.

These are the treatments mainland actors and singers receive in Hong Kong.

Here, even an 18th-tier star dares to yell at you and ask you to stand behind him.

"Since they all think that I will hold my breath, but I just don't live up to their wishes."

As Zhou Ziheng walked downstairs, he turned back and said to Florence Hui.

"Do you think he will fight back against Jacky Cheung?"

"I don't think it's possible. It's hard for mainlanders to survive in Hong Kong!"

"I don't think that's possible if he still wants to stay in Hong Kong."

……

Information spreads very quickly in the entertainment industry, and everyone has their own connections.

A little piece of news can quickly reach other people's ears.

At this time, big news like Jacky Cheung publicly blasting Zhou Ziheng is obviously faster.

Therefore, most people in the banquet hall should know about this matter at this time.

Everyone was whispering.

"Ziheng!" Liming walked over with a guilty look on his face.

He is a smart man and knows very well why Jacky Cheung criticized Zhou Ziheng.

He definitely played a role in this.

After he came in front of Zhou Ziheng, he said:
"I have called PolyGram and asked Jacky Cheung to publicly apologize to you. I..."

"Brother Liming, no need! You don't have to worry about this." Zhou Ziheng interrupted him, "I will handle this matter."

Zhou Ziheng knew that it would be useless even if Leon Lai called PolyGram.

Let’s not talk about whether PolyGram will support him and ask Jacky Cheung to apologize.

Even if he could, Zhou Ziheng would not accept it.

Once the water is spilled, it cannot be collected. Once the saliva is spit out, it cannot be taken back.

Since the God of Songs wants to play so much, he will accompany him to the end.

Anyway, he is no longer the little Kami he was when he first debuted.

There are some things he can fully afford.

After speaking briefly to Leon Lai, Zhou Ziheng led Gigi Lai, Florence Hui and other team members out of the hotel.

"Out!"

"Zhou Ziheng is out!"

Sure enough, many reporters had gathered outside the hotel.

Zhou Ziheng even saw people from TVB and ATV. Some of them not only held cameras, but some were also carrying heavy camera equipment.

"Zhou Ziheng, do you know what Jacky Cheung said about you at noon?"

"Hengzi, what do you think about Jacky Cheung saying that your "Sad Pacific" and "Kiss Goodbye" are not on the same level?"

"Zhou Ziheng..."

When they saw Zhou Ziheng, the reporters immediately surrounded him, put all their cameras in front of him, and asked questions at once.

Zhou Ziheng walked straight towards the cameras of TVB and ATV and stood in front of the two cameras.

"I know why everyone is here. Coincidentally, I also watched that interview and have a few words to say to everyone."

After hearing Zhou Ziheng's words, the already excited reporters suddenly became even more excited and pointed their cameras at Zhou Ziheng.

Someone asked loudly again:

"Mr. Zhou, Mr. Jacky Cheung said that your "Sad Pacific" and "Kiss Goodbye" are not at the same level at all. Do you think he is right?"

Zhou Ziheng glanced at him. It was from PolyGram Magazine. As the name suggests, this was a magazine affiliated to PolyGram Records.

"Class? Is he of high class?" Zhou Ziheng asked back.

Without waiting for his answer, Zhou Ziheng continued: “What qualifications does he have to talk to me about grades?

Is it because of the title of God of Songs that PolyGram Records gave him? He doesn’t think that just because someone gave him the title of God of Songs, he really is the God of Songs, right? "

"Mr. Zhou, you may not know this since you are from the mainland, but Jacky Cheung made his debut in 1986 and has always been the top singer in Hong Kong. His singing skills and songs are well-received.

......"

The reporter from PolyGram magazine refuted it on the spot.

But before he could finish, Zhou Ziheng interrupted him:
“I am indeed from the mainland, but please stop acting like you think mainlanders know nothing.

I admit that he can sing really well.

But you said his songs are well-received, so let’s talk about this issue today.”

Zhou Ziheng directly retorted to the reporter, causing him to blush.

“Others may not know what kind of songs he has, but doesn’t he have an idea himself?

From 1986 to now, which of his songs is worth mentioning and truly belongs to him?

It's fine if you're just trying to fool the fans who don't know the truth, but what? Do you really think I don't listen to Japanese songs?
Do you know what a porter is?"

As he was speaking, Zhou Ziheng suddenly asked.

The reporters at the scene looked at each other and said nothing.

Zhou Ziheng's remarks were really too harsh.

Just like he said, fans don’t know that most of Hong Kong singers’ songs are covers, and even these reporters who come into contact with the entertainment industry every day don’t know this!

But the media generally wouldn't expose such things. Now, Zhou Ziheng directly exposed this matter, which immediately made these reporters a little overwhelmed.

"Forget it, I don't want to say more.

Now let me answer your question. You asked me which one is better, "Sad Pacific" or "Goodbye Kiss".

Well, let me tell you, in my eyes, there is no comparison between the two.

One is an all-original album, and the other has six songs that are other people's works and have been re-sung.

I think any smart person knows who is better and who is worse.

Also, I don’t want anyone to ask me who is better between me and this cover singer next time.

goodbye! "

After saying that, Zhou Ziheng asked everyone to squeeze out of the crowd.

"call……"

After arguing with the person, the depressing atmosphere disappeared completely, and Zhou Ziheng felt much more comfortable all over.

"What you said just now was too harsh. Besides, everyone in Hong Kong is doing cover songs. You are totally offending everyone by saying this."

Compared to Zhou Ziheng's ease and comfort.

However, Florence Hui frowned, looking worried.

"When an enemy comes, we will fight him; when a flood comes, we will block it with earth. You can arrange your work as you see fit.

I don’t make a living from Hong Kong.”

Zhou Ziheng said nonchalantly.

So what if it offends the Hong Kong music scene?

Honestly, he really doesn't care right now.

Even if Hong Kong directly bans him, he can still live a carefree life.

It’s not like he can’t survive without Hong Kong.

Anyway, he has made up his mind now.

You cannot be timid in Hong Kong, you have to take action when it is time to do so.

……

Zhou Ziheng's interview was quickly spread through media reporters.

It’s not even the next day yet.

That afternoon, the evening editions of major newspapers were already filled with news about Zhou Ziheng's response to Jacky Cheung.

【Zhou Ziheng: Jacky Cheung is a cover artist】

[Jacky Cheung and Chow Tsz-Heng cursed at each other, Chow Tsz-Heng bluntly said that Jacky Cheung had no talent other than singing covers]

[Entertainment war of words, superstar Jacky Cheung and rising popular singer Zhou Ziheng quarreled]

……

In a villa in Qingshui Bay.

boom……

A teacup flew straight towards the TV, smashing the screen that was playing the movie, and glass fragments flew everywhere.

"How dare he, how dare he..."

Jacky Cheung's face looked like a boiling red teapot, his eyes blazing with anger as he stared at the TV.

Even though there was no picture on the TV, he was still staring at it closely.

He was really broken.

This period of time has definitely been his most glorious time.

In the past two years, he did not pay much attention to the Mandarin market. Instead, he was overtaken by Andy Lau and achieved tremendous success in the Mandarin market.

This makes Andy Lau, a guy who changed his career late, achieve much more brilliant results in the record industry than him.

In order to catch up with Andy Lau, PolyGram personally created the album "Kiss Goodbye" for him.

And this Mandarin album did not disappoint him and PolyGram.

As soon as it was released, it became an instant hit in Southeast Asia, making him soar to fame, leaving behind the likes of Andy Lau.

At this glorious moment, Zhou Ziheng directly broke the window paper and claimed that he was a cover singer.

How could he accept this?
This is a naked slap in the face.

They don't take this singing god seriously.

"Contact the reporters for me. I have a press conference tomorrow!"

Suppressing his anger, he called his agent Chen Shufen.

“We do have to hold a press conference, as this incident has a huge impact.

Although Zhou Ziheng's remarks offended your fans, they also dealt a heavy blow to your image.

I am contacting reporters to dissipate the impact. You must not let the audience define you as a singer who can only sing covers."

Chen Shufen on the other end of the phone said with deep sympathy.

……

At this time, the outside world was already in an uproar.

Jacky Cheung and Chow Tze Heng are one of the Four Heavenly Kings and the other is the most popular singer in the current Hong Kong record market.

The quarrel between the two is definitely big news.

Many media outlets were mobilized to protect Jacky Cheung.

Those who are looking for Zhou Ziheng should look for Zhou Ziheng.

Obviously, this matter will never end like this.

At this time, even if the two want to keep things quiet, the media will not.

They will dig deep into this feud.

Because, this is all money!

For the media, this kind of explosive news means newspaper sales and a lot of money.

Just stop and don't even think about it.

And indeed it is.

When the news spread that Zhou Ziheng had exposed Jacky Cheung's past, PolyGram could no longer sit still and had been actively contacting the media in an attempt to suppress the reports.

As a result, except for a few media outlets that have a particularly good relationship with them.

Its media completely ignored it.

He wrote down all of Zhou Ziheng's remarks word for word.

TVB and ATV, who were eager to watch the fun, even broadcast the entire video on their TV stations.

These two TV stations are very interesting.

They rarely took sides, but instead exaggerated the matter from the perspective of watching the fun.

(End of this chapter)