All Heavens Pension started from the fiery era

Chapter 284 284. Negotiating the Record Contract Again
The day before Ruan Bingling went abroad, the two of them came to Yanyun Tower again, the same private room as last time.

For the first time, Yue Wenxuan ordered a table of dishes according to her taste without asking for her opinion.

After ordering, Yue Wenxuan took out a jewelry box and handed it to Ruan Bingling, "See if you like it?"

Ruan Bingling opened the jewelry box, and inside was a brooch. The style of the brooch was somewhat retro, but it was inlaid with a huge ruby. The color of the gem was as red as blood. From Ruan Bingling's point of view, it should be pure pigeon blood red.

Although Ruan Bingling didn't know the specific value of this brooch, she believed that the real value of this brooch must be an astronomical figure beyond her imagination.

She once owned a necklace with a ruby ​​pendant, and that necklace was a gift from an aunt in Fa Kingdom to her as an adult.

This necklace has always been her most cherished piece of jewelry, but it was a pity that it was searched away.

The ruby ​​on that necklace is very small, but its color is very pure, it is said to be the top pigeon blood red.

Even if the ruby ​​on the pendant is very small, the price is already astonishing. According to my aunt, the price of the ruby ​​necklace is about 8000 yuan if it is converted into RMB.

She also knew about rubies because she owned a ruby ​​pendant necklace, but she was not a professional after all. She didn't know how much this ruby ​​brooch was worth, but she knew it must be very expensive.

After admiring it for a moment, she raised her head and said, "I like it very much!"

"Just like it, remember to keep it well, don't lose it.

Do not wear it casually on ordinary occasions. If the environment is not good, there may be safety problems. " Yue Wenxuan exhorted.

Yue Wenxuan presented this ruby ​​brooch to Ruan Bingling in order to give her some protection after going abroad, so that she would not have to worry about money if she encountered any difficulties.

In case Ruan Bingling underestimated the value of this brooch and wore it casually in normal times, if it was stolen or even hurt by someone, then he would not like to see it.

"You'd better tell me the value of this brooch, so that I can have a bottom line in my heart."

Since Ruan Bingling wanted to know, Yue Wenxuan didn't need to hide it, "According to the current ruby ​​market valuation, the price is about 12 US dollars.

This brooch has a very high collection value. If you don’t need money urgently, you can collect it. The price will definitely increase in the future, which is far more cost-effective than other investments. "

Ruan Bingling had already guessed that the value of this brooch might be very high, but such a high price still shocked her.

Although the price of this brooch was beyond her imagination, Ruan Bingling did not refuse because of this, "I know, if it is not at the end of my life, I will definitely not sell this brooch."

Ruan Bingling had already made up her mind that even if she died of starvation or illness, she would not sell this brooch.

This brooch is the testimony of her and Yue Wenxuan's love, and it is also her only thought.In her mind, the meaning of this brooch is far more expensive than its value.

While eating, both of them subconsciously slowed down.

No matter how slowly you eat, there will always be an end.

Walking out of Yanyun Tower, Yue Wenxuan asked, "What time is the plane? Is it convenient for me to see you off?"

Ruan Bingling hesitated for a moment, then said: "You still don't want to come, I'm worried that I will be reluctant to leave after seeing you."

Watching Ruan Bingling's back go away, Yue Wenxuan wondered if he would see her again in this life.

……

In the past two years, Yue Wenxuan has rarely accepted performance invitations from other places. With the increase of his fame and the change of his form, he has more right to speak in his work.

After going to work that day, he was called to the office by Director Yang.

"The Hong Kong Island side sent you an invitation letter. The inviting unit is the Hong Kong Island Branch of Universal Records. You should keep it yourself."

Director Yang found the invitation letter from the drawer and handed it to Yue Wenxuan.

Yue Wenxuan glanced at it roughly, then put it away.

Seeing Yue Wenxuan's casual appearance, Director Yang said enviously: "Others are crazy to want to go abroad, but you are lucky. So many foreign units invite you to perform in the past, and you dismiss them."

"I don't care about other people. If you want to go abroad, Director, just tell me and let me arrange it. You don't need to spend a penny.

Now is a very good opportunity. Universal Music Company invited me to come over. I have something to discuss. I may be leaving in the next few days. Do you want to go with me?

They can reimburse me for the travel expenses of up to three people, why don't you call your sister-in-law, the three of us will set off together, and the two of you will spend a few days on Hong Kong Island, and then come back with me. "

Director Yang was really tempted, but after thinking about it, he still said:
"If there is a chance in the future, then your sister-in-law and I will take advantage of you and go to Hong Kong Island for a few days, this time will definitely not work.

Something happened to your sister-in-law's natal family, and we need to pay for it, so we can't go anywhere during this time. "

"It's not a coincidence this time. There will definitely be opportunities in the future. Whenever the two of you want to go to Hong Kong Island for a visit, just tell me at any time, and I can arrange it anytime."

Director Yang asked curiously: "So many foreign companies invited you to perform, but you didn't go, why are you willing to go when invited by Universal Records?"

"Universal has always wanted to make an album for me, and they have been discussing this matter two years ago, but the leaders above did not agree, so they put it on hold.

Isn't the situation changed now? If I personally want to make this record, I no longer need the approval and consent of the leader.

So, they were going to invite me over and talk to me personally about it. " Yue Wenxuan explained.

Director Yang said with emotion: "The changes in the past two years are really great, just like the matter of you recording records, you personally signed a contract with a foreign company, which was absolutely unthinkable before.

Let alone you, even the leaders above are worried and dare not make this decision.

Well now, as long as you want to, you can sign contracts with foreign companies.

You are now so famous at home and abroad, when you successfully release your first solo album, your income should be indispensable, right? "

"There will definitely be income, but how much it will be depends on how this negotiation goes."

When it came to the income from the first record, even if he had such a good relationship with Director Yang, he had to hold back.

The main reason is that after the contract is concluded, his personal income is likely to be an astronomical figure for domestic friends.

During this period of time, such a huge amount of income will definitely touch the sensitive nerves of the public, and Yue Wenxuan will definitely not casually tell others about it.

Besides, he and Universal Music haven't officially started talking yet, so it's not perfunctory for him to say that.

Director Yang said: "These foreign companies are very rich. When you negotiate a contract with them, don't be soft-hearted. You must be tough."

"That's what I thought too. Since they gave me the chance to fight against local tyrants, I will definitely not show mercy."

At this time, the approval for private trips to Hong Kong Island is very strict.

If Yue Wenxuan didn't have this invitation letter from Universal Music, even if he was well-known in China, it would be very difficult for him to get approval for his application to go to Hong Kong Island.

It took a week to complete all the formalities, and Yue Wenxuan once again set foot on the land of Hong Kong Island.

Although he has been to Hong Kong Island many times, this time is different because this time he arrived in Hong Kong Island in a private capacity.

Universal Music attaches great importance to this cooperation, and Yoichi Fujita, president of the Asian region, personally brought his assistant and translator to pick him up at the airport.

Fujita Yoichi's attitude was very enthusiastic. After some pleasantries, several people took two cars and rushed to the Peninsula Hotel.

Opened in [-], The Peninsula Hotel is not only one of the most luxurious hotels on Hong Kong Island, but also the oldest luxury hotel on Hong Kong Island.

Fujita Yoichi reserved a sea view suite for Yue Wenxuan, standing at the window, just overlooking Victoria Harbour.

After putting down their luggage, Yoichi Fujita asked Yue Wenxuan for advice, and the group boarded the car and rushed to the Hong Kong Island office of Universal Music.

The scale of Universal Music's Hong Kong Island office is not very large. After a brief visit, a group of people entered the meeting room and began to discuss the contract.

Fujita Yangyi launched a gold dollar offensive as soon as he came up, "Mr. Wenxuan, our Universal Music Company attaches great importance to this cooperation. In order to express our sincerity, as long as the contract is successfully signed, we are willing to give Mr. Wenxuan [-] magnesium dollars." Signature fee."

Anyone in the country would probably raise their hands and surrender after hearing the amount of the signing fee, but Yue Wenxuan, who has gone through three generations, would certainly not be intimidated by a mere [-] magnesium.

There was no shocked expression on his face as Fujita Yoichi imagined, but he said calmly:

"The amount of the signing fee, or even whether there is any, is not important, what is important is the sharing ratio, the form of the contract, and the copyright of the work.

Let me first declare that the copyright of any song created by me must belong to me personally.

The second point, regarding the record share, I also hope that your company can show sincerity.

The third point is that due to the different national conditions, it is impossible for me to sign a brokerage contract for this contract, I can only sign a record contract. "

These three points raised by Yue Wenxuan are all to the point, and they are the key points that Universal Music cannot or does not want to give up.

Among the album that Universal Music is going to record for Yue Wenxuan, there is only one song that Fujita Yoichi values ​​most, and that is "Northern Country Spring".

However, this song was created by Yue Wenxuan. If according to Yue Wenxuan's statement, the copyright of this song cannot be obtained, it will undoubtedly be a huge loss for Universal Music.

The split has even touched Universal Music's sensitive nerves.

Fujita Yoichi did not intend to give Yue Wenxuan a share, originally he thought that a signing fee of [-] yuan would be enough.

Even if Yue Wenxuan opened his mouth, it was nothing more than doubling the signing fee on this basis, and Yue Wenxuan should be able to win.

He knew very well about the salaries of artists in the red country. One hundred thousand magnesium was an unimaginable astronomical figure for someone like Yue Wenxuan.

He originally thought that after saying this number, Yue Wenxuan would be ecstatic.

He never expected that instead of being moved, Yue Wenxuan put forward such harsh three-point requirements, and even clearly knew the difference between a record contract and an economic contract.

He originally didn't plan to discuss the details of the contract with Yue Wenxuan. Since Yue had no experience in this field, as long as he was knocked down by a huge figure of [-] US dollars, some details of the contract would definitely be decided by them Universal Music.

Yue Wenxuan's reaction completely overturned his perception of mainlanders. It seems that the previous idea of ​​taking advantage of it is not feasible.

Fujita Yoichi's face was ugly, after a quick analysis of the pros and cons, he said again:
"The three conditions proposed by Mr. Wenxuan are too harsh, and I am sorry that I cannot agree to them.

You may not know how much it costs Universal Music to release a record, so it makes such a demanding request.

We, Universal Music, are not those small companies that have the strength to distribute this record throughout Asia or even the world, and will pay huge publicity expenses for it.

Without the huge initial investment and strong distribution channels of Universal Music, even if other small companies are willing to release records for Wen Xuanjun, they may not be able to sell well.

We have paid a huge amount of investment, and of course there will be gains.

You can discuss the share of the three points you put forward, and I will try my best to fight for you, but even if the headquarters agrees, the share will definitely not be high, so don't have too much hope for it.

This is already the biggest concession I can make. As for copyright and economic contract, there is absolutely no room for accommodation.

Considering the different national conditions, the economic contract can be signed more loosely, but it must be signed, and the period cannot be less than eight years. "

Two years have passed since the initial contact with Yue Wenxuan. Through these two years of investigation and understanding, Universal Music paid more attention to Yue Wenxuan.

Leaving aside the song "Northern Spring" sung by Yue Wenxuan, even other lesser-known songs, as long as Yue Wenxuan sang them, there must be a kind of magical inner strength.

On this point, Universal Music has done a special investigation and analysis.

Even those who don't know anything about Yue Wenxuan, even if they don't understand what he sang, after hearing the songs sung by Yue Wenxuan, these people all express their liking and shocking, and are willing to buy his records.

Universal Music certainly didn't want to miss out on such a singer with unlimited potential, and naturally had to bind him firmly through the contract.

Yue Wenxuan shook his head and said: "The differences between our two sides are really too big, I think we will talk about this today.

Personally, I am not very good at negotiating contracts. In the next few days, I will entrust professionals to negotiate with your company.

There may be a few days of delay in time, Mr. Fujita, don't you mind? "

Fujita Yoichi never expected that Yue Wenxuan would be so shrewd, and even knew to entrust a special person to negotiate with them. It seemed that he really underestimated this singer from the red country.

(End of this chapter)