I really don't want to be the top streamer anymore

Chapter 56 I Have Already Paid the Deposit
Should we resist?
Xu Kong really didn't know how to answer.

In the past, at times like this, some people would take the initiative, while others would be reluctant.

But we are all thousand-year-old foxes, and we all know all this to each other. We also know that if someone comes to you late at night, it is definitely not to discuss some business matters.

But Su Zhi was an exception. Although she didn't have such an idea, she didn't resist at all when facing Xu Kong's behavior.

"Ahem, why did you come to see me this time? "

Xu Kong skipped this topic.

Su Zhi stared at the sofa cushion next to her.

At this time, the large area was completely wet.

The atmosphere became slightly awkward.

Xu Kong finally said with gritted teeth: "I will take care of it when the time comes."

"The final of 'Singer'?"

After listening to Su Zhi's explanation, he understood the other party's intention.

The final of "Singer" will be held next week, and Xu Kong knows about this.

But he didn't expect that Su Zhi came all the way to find him just to ask him for help writing a song.

He originally thought
For some reason, Xu Kong always felt a little lost.

"We can discuss the copyright fee for the new song with our agent when the time comes."

Su Zhi spoke up.

Xu Kong nodded in agreement.

But the other party immediately said: "I came to see you alone today to give you additional compensation in advance."

After a pause, Xu Kong subconsciously asked, "What's the additional reward?"

Su Zhi hesitated for a while before answering: "Didn't you get it just now?"

Xu Kong also understood what Su Zhi was referring to.

"Isn't it enough?"

Seeing that Xu Kong didn't speak for a long time, Su Zhi asked sincerely.

Xu Kong looked a little embarrassed.

Finally, he replied: "Enough is enough."

He now understood why Su Zhi had no intention of resisting before.

It turned out to be a reward for helping.

Then, the two chatted some more about the genres and ideas for the new songs.

When it was almost over, Su Zhi suddenly asked:
“Am I a little weird?”

"I mean have you seen anything like this before?"

Xu Kong didn't understand the question for a moment because it had no beginning or end.

"What's strange?"

Su Zhi looked serious and continued to speak with a desire for knowledge:
“I have been bald since I was a child”

The scene he saw half an hour ago suddenly emerged in Xu Kong’s mind.

Smooth and white, rich and fertile.
“Although it is rare, it is normal.”

Xu Kong answered reluctantly.

Although this was not the first time he had seen something similar, most of those in his previous life were actually man-made.

It is indeed quite rare to find someone as natural as Su Zhi.

Nothing else happened in the following time.

Although Xu Kong was already at the limit of his patience after what happened just now, he did not do anything to cross the line.

The main reason is that Su Zhi has always been like this. Except for the time when she kissed him first, she has never taken the initiative.

Although the words seemed like teasing, the tone was quite calm, and it seemed more like they were discussing some academic issues.

Most of the time, he had no idea what the other person was really thinking.

But when Xu Kong was seeing Su Zhi off, he could vaguely see the slightly disappointed look in her eyes.

I don’t know if Xu Kong was dazzled and saw it wrong.

……

"I was just about to tell you that the director of 'Singer', Wu Youxue, contacted me and said that he wanted to invite you to be a guest performer at the finals of 'Singer'." Just as Xu Kong told Guo Zihao to prepare to negotiate the copyright fee for the new song with Su Zhi's studio, the other party also spoke.

"Guest performer?"

Xu Kong was obviously a little surprised.

Judging from the current popularity of "Singer", the popularity of the final episode will probably reach a very scary level.

And on a stage like that, the special guests who perform must be of high status.

Xu Kong didn't expect that he would be invited.

On the contrary, Guo Zihao, who has been paying attention to various online public opinions recently, has remained relatively calm.

"This is normal. After all, the show where you sang for Su Zhi received very high praise and evaluation."

"Plus, the three new songs you sang at the Mint Music Festival were so popular recently, so it's not surprising that Singer invited you to be the opening guest."

Xu Kong seemed to be thinking about something.

"You agreed?"

Guo Zihao nodded.

"The popularity of the Singer finals is so high. Although the performance fee is not very high, there is no reason to refuse."

The publicity and promotion momentum of "Want to See You" before its broadcast was very good. The number of reservations on Penguin Video has exceeded 800,000, ranking among the top three new dramas in the same period in October.

If there is another wave of promotion on the final stage of "Singer", it would be something that Xu Kong would be happy to see.

……

"Don't speak without my permission later."

"Currently, our studio is facing a tight financial situation. It would be best if we could negotiate a lower copyright fee."

In a private room of a hotel in Hangzhou, agent Yuan Yinan looked at Su Zhi and reminded her.

If it were a few months ago, Feng Qing would have to give money to Xu Kong for the song he wrote before Yuan Yinan would consider letting Su Zhi sing it.

Now, it is said that many people in the circle have privately asked Xu Kong to help write songs.

The main reason is that Xu Kong’s output has been too high recently, and including the songs he wrote for Su Zhi, every song has become popular without exception.

It is certain that copyright fees will rise sharply.

She was afraid that Xu Kong would take the opportunity to ask for an exorbitant price.

At present, Su Zhi is indeed in a relatively passive position, because almost all the songs in Su Zhi's new album have been passed.

If you want to get good results in the finals, Xu Kong, with whom you have collaborated several times in a short period of time, is indeed the best choice.

"Xu Kong shouldn't charge too high a copyright fee."

Su Zhi did not give a direct answer, but just replied lightly.

Yuan Yinan didn't think so.

Although Su Zhi has been in the entertainment industry for many years, I have to say that she is still a little too naive.

No matter how good the personal relationship with Xu Kong is, business is business. How could Fengqing Entertainment and Xu Kong's agency team ask for a low price?

Yuan Yinan was not at all surprised when the subsequent fee was as high as over one million.

In other words, times have changed and Xu Kong's songs are now worth this price.

"I have already paid the deposit."

But Su Zhi's second sentence made her stunned.

"Deposit?"

"Have you talked to Xu Kong privately?"

"how much is it?"

Yuan Yinan frowned.

She did not agree with Su Zhi and Xu Kong discussing copyright fees without permission.

The main reason is that Su Zhi doesn’t understand these things and is afraid of being cheated by the other party.

“No money spent.”

Su Zhi's answer left Yuan Yinan a little confused.

Why do you say that you paid a deposit to Xu Kong but didn’t spend any money?
Just as she was thinking about the meaning of this, there was a knock on the door of the private room.

(End of this chapter)