Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

"Oh right, it's White Dew, I remembered it wrong."

Chen Jing'an smiled.

It is indeed easy to misremember.

Not to mention him, even A Zhe and Wang Jianqiang still haven't figured out the names of Jiang Yang and these other artists.

The main problem is that they don't care about them.

She is beautiful, but there is never a shortage of beautiful girls in this industry.

I see too many of them every day.

Now, all I remember is Liu Haochun's name.

It wasn't because it was Liu Haochun's birthday today, but because Jiang Yang sang the song "The Clouds That Bloom" for Liu Haochun.

As Jiang Yang had arranged for Yang Chaoyue to sing "Calorie" even though Yang Chaoyue's voice kept cracking, he was still allowed to keep singing.

Liu Haochun will likely be Jiang Yang's chosen singer for "The Clouds That Bloom".

really.

After exchanging only a few words, Jiang Yang said, "We can talk, but the singer for this song can only be Liu Haochun."

"I understand, I understand, it's okay. After all, he's from your company. As a boss, you have to make money. If it were my company, I would do the same."

Chen Jing'an quoted the price: "50, a fixed price. To be honest, this price is very good. Hao Chun is not famous after all. Jiang Yang, you are not only an actor, but also a musician. You know, this is just a contract for the theme song of 'Demon Girl,' not a buyout of your copyright. You can still make the money you earn on other music platforms."

Half a million!
Liu Haochun was shocked to hear this.

If she signs, she'll get 350,000 yuan!
Her parents' debts had been weighing on her like a mountain for so long. If this money could be successfully distributed to her, she would finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

She straightened her back.

His eyes shone as if they held stars.

She secretly glanced at Jiang Yang.

A thought popped into my head: I'll agree!

I can't help it, and I hope Jiang Yang will agree.

Jiang Yang looked at the electronic contract sent by Chen Jing'an on his phone.

The label states that the copyright still belongs to Jiang Yang and that the product may continue to be distributed on other platforms.

There are also clauses limiting the singers.

It must be sung by Liu Haochun, an artist under Jiang Yang's management.

The price is quite reasonable, so I'm not in a hurry to agree.

Jiang Yang slowly looked at the contract, his eyes catching glimpses of Wang Jianqiang's clenched fist and A Zhe's leaning forward.

Wang Jianqiang and A Zhe are in a real hurry right now.

Therefore, they wait for the best price to sell, aiming to maximize their profits.

After listening to Liu Haochun's rendition of "The Cloud That Blooms," Wang Jianqiang knew that the song would enhance the production of "The Legend of Chusen," which he was involved in.

With Li Yifeng and Zhao Liying as the main cast, this song is sure to be a hit.

Seeing Jiang Yang deep in thought, he couldn't contain his eagerness and interrupted before Chen Jing'an finished speaking, leaning forward and speaking faster than usual:

"Old Chen's price is indeed fair, but a song of 'The Cloud That Blooms' is probably more suitable for a new drama that my company is involved in producing."

"What show?" Jiang Yang asked.

Chen Jing'an chuckled: "Old Wang, come here, come here, it's alright, let's chat."

That's what he said.

I felt a little regretful.

When I first quoted 50, I felt quite confident.

This price is not low for Liu Haochun, who is not well-known.

But when Wang Jianqiang interrupted, he felt a jolt in his heart and cursed himself for being foolish.

I almost forgot, Wang Jianqiang and A Zhe were also there!
I should have known better than to let Zhong Shujia invite those two!
Because of this situation, in the end, the discussion will definitely turn to exclusive licensing for a limited period, which will cost even more money.

Prices will definitely go up, and costs will increase as well.

He will earn even less.

"My drama is 'The Legend of Chusen,' and the music producer is from my company. We also bought your song to use as an insert song, but to be honest, the cast of my drama is stronger than Lao Chen's."

Wang Jianqiang smiled at Chen Jing'an: "Old Chen, is it alright to say that?"

"What could be wrong? When it comes to business, we have to be open and honest. What you said is the truth."

Chen Jing'an forced a generous expression, patting Wang Jianqiang on the shoulder with a smile, but his knuckles clenched tightly.

Wang Jianqiang continued, "The cast includes Li Yifeng, Yang Zi, and Zhao Liying. It's an ancient costume fantasy drama. The investment is no less than that of 'Fighter of the Destiny,' which you starred in. The broadcast results will definitely be better than 'Fighter of the Destiny.'"

Jiang Yang hadn't said anything yet.

Zhong Shujia couldn't sit still any longer: "Old Wang, you can have a proper conversation, but don't try to put down my show. I, the director, am still sitting here."

"Haha, sorry, sorry."

It was clear that Wang Jianqiang was in a hurry.

Jiang Yang then asked, "What's the price?"

"60 million!"

When he quoted 60, Wang Jianqiang's throat moved involuntarily, hoping that Jiang Yang would be swayed by the price.

Jiang Yang nodded: "Let me take a look at the contract first."

Hmm... that's an extra 100,000.

Liu Haochun was completely stunned.

If the deal goes through, the sum will be 600,000, and she'll receive 420,000!

This is equivalent to several times the salary she received for acting in "Fighter of the Destiny"!
If she could have more opportunities like this, she could pay off all the money her parents owed at once.

Wang Jianqiang tentatively said, "Jiang Yang, let me say something business-like, please don't be angry. My company has better candidates to sing this song as background music, and I can raise the price by 100,000."

Worried that Jiang Yang would insist on giving the song to Liu Haochun, they tentatively suggested changing the singer and offering more money.

I felt a little guilty saying that.

Since it was in front of the person in question, Liu Haochun sat to the side.

But business is business, and he values ​​the effect of the drama even more.

Seeing that Jiang Yang did not immediately refuse, his hope was rekindled. He quickly sent the contract, his fingers flying across the screen, afraid that if he was a step too slow, someone else would beat him to it.

While Wang Jianqiang was sending the electronic contract to Jiang Yang, A Zhe quickly said, "Jiang Yang, I'm not in the film and television industry, but the games I've helped produce have just as much viewership as films and television dramas. I can talk to the game company for you."

He originally came along just to make up the numbers, but after hearing the two of them raising the price, he got the idea to join in.

The melody of this song is so catchy; it would definitely be a hit in a game.

Anyway, Wang Jianqiang has already said that Liu Haochun has been replaced.

He decided to take the plunge. While Liu Haochun sang the song beautifully, he could easily have found a more suitable singer.
“My thoughts are the same as Lao Wang’s. If he can offer 700,000, so can I. But Liu Haochun should be a backup option. If there are more suitable singers, the game company might be a better fit. Moreover, our platform has a larger user base. In addition to a guaranteed income, we can also share the revenue. The revenue sharing ratio can be discussed further.”

He boldly followed suit, offering 70 and even asking for a share of the profits.

I wasn't really sure, so I spoke a little louder than usual.

They hoped to attract Jiangyang by leveraging the large user base.

When the topic turned to Liu Haochun as a potential candidate, he subconsciously avoided Liu Haochun's gaze, feeling a little guilty.

This girl sings really well.

But if you're going to do business, you still need to choose the more suitable option.

Jiang Yang didn't rush to answer.

Have a sip of juice and some fruit.

I have received all three contracts, both in electronic format.

Take a quick look first.

Let's talk about some of the terms of the contract.

For example, there are limitations on the number of episodes a song can be used as an interlude.

There are also vague clauses regarding copyright ownership.

These are all far more important than whether the singer of this song is Liu Haochun.

When discussing projects, it's not enough to just listen to the other party's flowery words; the specifics must be revealed in the details of the contract terms.

Liu Haochun listened very attentively.

As he listened, his shoulders slumped, and the light in his eyes dimmed.

Her fingertips weakly loosened the hem of her skirt.

It felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over my heart.

Yes, she's not a professional singer, so it's perfectly normal for people to want to switch to someone more famous and suitable.

If Jiang Yang agrees, not only will he not have to share the profits with her, but he will also get an extra 100,000 yuan. Anyone would choose the money.

It's clear that several musicians were not satisfied with her singing of this song.

Chen Jing'an didn't say it like that, but it was clear that once Jiang Yang loosened the tab, even if she cooperated with Chen Jing'an, Chen Jing'an would still want to replace her.

People will naturally seek out more suitable people in order to better develop their projects.

Ultimately, what they value most is money.

Jiang Yang replaced her, and Jiang Yang took all the profits, leaving her with 70%.

Of course I hope I can sing.

But it's normal for Jiang Yang to replace her.

Only a fool would turn down money.

Liu Haochun lowered her head, her long hair covering her face, repeatedly telling herself not to have any hope.

But my nose still couldn't help but feel a little sore.

Hearing Jiang Yang bring up the topic of singers again, he said, "To be honest, seniors, this isn't a business deal worth tens of dollars, but a business worth hundreds of thousands. You definitely can't handle it in a KTV room like this. You need to go back and think about it for a few days."

"I understand, it's alright," Wang Jianqiang replied.

Seeing that Jiang Yang hadn't made a statement, A Zhe quickly changed his address to "President Jiang," lowering his stance and hoping that Jiang Yang would give him a chance: "I understand, President Jiang, please let me know anytime."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang quote 60 and A Zhe follow up with 70, Chen Jing'an became even more anxious. He quickly brought up his past in Hong Kong and used his Cantonese-accented Mandarin to play the victim: "Jiang Yang, you can tell from the accent that Lao Zhong and I used to be scoundrels in Hong Kong. We're very close. For Lao Zhong's sake, everything is negotiable."

It was practically a direct statement to Jiang Yang.

He hoped that Jiang Yang would choose him out of consideration for Zhong Shujia.

The words fell.

Zhong Shujia cursed, "Xiao Jiang, don't listen to Lao Chen's nonsense. Who's the loser? Back in Hong Kong, I was a stuntman with endless jobs. He was hiding in his rented room. He's the real loser."

After saying that, he cursed Chen Jing'an, "You damn bedding, you shit-la-lei!"

Several people laughed.

Tian Xi smiled the loudest.

Chen Jing'an did not refute, knowing that everyone was laughing at him.

Instead of being annoyed, he laughed along.

He knew in his heart that his old friend was helping him to get closer to Jiang Yang, and he kept glancing at Jiang Yang out of the corner of his eye, afraid that he would be snatched away by the other two.

Zhong Shujia watched from the sidelines, feeling quite pleased.

I understand that regardless of the outcome, this arrangement has been made.

When Wang Jianqiang criticized "Fighter of the Destiny," he deliberately frowned and scolded, but he wasn't really angry. He just wanted to liven up the atmosphere and also to send a message to Jiang Yang that his show wasn't bad either.

When Chen Jing'an brought up his past in Hong Kong, Jiang Yang immediately followed up by cursing the scoundrels. He used the banter between old friends to bridge the gap between Jiang Yang and Chen Jing'an, secretly thinking that no matter who Jiang Yang ended up with, he wouldn't lose out, and he had done a great job as the middleman.

Tian Xiwei was chatting quietly with Yang Chaoyue.

But seeing the others vying to raise the price, he also became nervous.

She secretly observed Liu Haochun.

Watching Hao Chun go from nervous to disappointed, and finally to having red eyes, my heart ached.

I understand all too well the feeling of longing for an opportunity only to lose it.

Jiang Yang smiled, but quickly his smile faded: "Let's stop here for now. But there's something I need to make clear to everyone. This song of mine was written for Hao Chun."

Done.

The private room fell silent immediately.

Liu Haochun looked up at Jiang Yang.

Seeing the reactions of the three musicians, I realized I hadn't misheard.

Jiang Yang was actually speaking up for her?
Hearing Jiang Yang continue, "If Hao Chun can't sing, then this collaboration is off the table. She's my person. If I don't promote her, who will?"

Hear the words.

Liu Haochun pursed his lips tightly.

My heart felt both bittersweet and warm, as if enveloped by the sun.

So silly.

Jiang Yang, that fool, would really give up even more money for her.

He could have chosen a more lucrative path, he could have agreed to change singers, but he chose her instead.

They chose a newcomer who had little value.

I chose to keep the promise I made to her.

What a silly boss! We should definitely cherish him. (End of Chapter)