Huayu 1995

Chapter 41 Second Place in the Imitation Contest

"Sure, I'm really looking forward to seeing what new songs you can create."

Chen Jiantian did not refuse.

Using a recording studio is a piece of cake.

Red Star Production Company even records tapes for underground singers for free.

While this move earned the company a good reputation within the industry, it also became a considerable expense.

"Here, and here too, bro, you should really fix this. How can we have such an unprofessional employee in our company who can't even understand the contract?"

While chatting, Su Chao looked at the contract and actually found a few loopholes.

However, he did not argue with Chan Kin-tim.

Instead, they attributed the contract problems to the unprofessionalism of the relevant employees.

Both sides gave each other a way out.

Let me see~

Chen Jiantian came closer and saw that Su Chao had scratched several places with his fingernails.

This discovery sent chills down his spine.

Demon!
There is no such thing as a perfectly fair contract in this world.

From the moment a contract is created, its purpose is to constrain each other, and whoever is stronger holds the dominant position.

The Red Star Production Company was no exception.

Chan Kin-tim just wants to be a music godfather, not to go bankrupt.

Therefore, there are also pitfalls in the singer contracts of Red Star.

It's just that there are fewer of them than other record companies, and they handle it more discreetly.

After reviewing the contract for a few minutes, Su Chao found several hidden and overt traps.

There's no way around it; he has plenty of experience in ripping people off.

How could I possibly be scammed?

However, he didn't point out all the pitfalls.

Leave some unimportant things behind to make Chen Jiantian feel better, so he won't start questioning life again.

When Chen Jiantian saw that Su Chao had only found about a third of the contract, which was barely acceptable, he readily agreed that the contract did indeed have problems and that he would later scold the person who drafted the contract.

Wait until the new contract is reprinted.

Su Chao readily signed the papers.

"Let's grab a bite to eat, it'll be a big meal for me!"

Chen Jiantian was in a good mood.

"Sorry, bro, I have a dinner appointment tonight. Next time... we'll definitely have dinner together next time."

Su Chao refused.

They said they would come after the new song was finished, so they could get to know their colleagues at the company.

Chen Jiantian reluctantly let him leave.

Honestly, the Red Star Production Company can't really function without him.

By the time Su Chao arrived at Chongwenmen Hotel, it was already a little late.

Looks like I'll have to buy a bicycle in a few days.

Two legs can't outrun two wheels.

As for buying a car...

Forget it!

A Mercedes-Benz S600 costs 1.8 million, while a Volkswagen Santana 2000 costs over 200,000.

Oh right, and there's also the legendary Xiali.

You can drive it home for 100,000.

Unfortunately, Su Chao couldn't even afford the cheapest Chang'an Alto, which cost 68,000 yuan.

Tianjin Dafa is cheaper, costing only 4.99 yuan.

However, its safety is really worrying, otherwise taxi companies would not have abandoned the 50,000 yuan Xiali in favor of the 100,000 yuan Xiali.

Su Chao does have plans to buy a Xiali car, but for the time being, he'll stick to riding a bicycle.

Learn from Odebiao, and be a true man who fights against fate with a bicycle.

If Heaven hadn't given birth to me, Odebiao, who would be riding a bicycle and pulling bananas?

Su Chao walked to the entrance of the grand hotel, and no one was so oblivious as to turn him away, giving him a chance to show off and be humiliated.

After all, jobs aren't easy to find.

There's no need to put on a snobbish, materialistic face.

In fact, the waiters in these upscale restaurants are often more polite to the poor.

"The wrap party for 'Prime Minister Liu Luoguo'"

Su Chao appeared very confident.

It was as if he were the main character of today's wrap party, and everyone was waiting for his arrival, as if they really couldn't do without him.

The waiter led me inside.

Su Chao quickly located the film crew's location.

There are a lot of new faces.

They are probably all producers and behind-the-scenes personnel of "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo".

Su Chao originally planned to go to the table where the non-lead actors were sitting, where Li Baotian's son, Li Yu, was.

The lead actor's son didn't even go to the main table, so why is he joining in?

"that……"

When Zhang Heping saw him, he waved with a slightly excited expression.

Unfortunately, he still couldn't remember Su Chao's name.

"Su Chao!"

Zhang Guoli, with great insight, called out.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm a little late. I missed the bus and had to run all the way here."

Su Chao responded immediately.

Unlike some poor people who desperately try to maintain their dignity, he did not.

He did the opposite.

Actively reveal the hardships of your life.

Based on Su Chao's years of experience and research in psychology, important figures tend to appreciate this kind of open and honest young man more.

"Su Chao, come sit here, add a seat for him at this table." Zhang Heping seemed to have gone crazy.

Although Su Chao felt it was inappropriate, he absolutely could not back down at this moment.

He calmly took a stool from the waiter and sat down between Li Baotian and Zhang Guoli, trying to minimize his size.

It's unclear when the conflict between these two people started.

However, a stubborn artist and a shrewd businessman can never be friends; there is always a subtle distance between them.

That's just enough to fit half of the Su Chao team.

The two of them moved to the side a little more so that Su Chao could sit more comfortably.

"This is Chen Xiaoqi. Let's get acquainted. We've filled in the lyrics for 'The Ballad of the Honest Official' based on your two lines."

Zhang Heping introduced Su Chao.

Chen Xiaoqi was a middle-aged man with a somewhat melancholic air. He reached out and shook hands with Su Chao across several people, then fell silent.

"Young man, what have you been up to lately?"

It wasn't that Zhang Heping was particularly approachable, but rather that the atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat heavy.

We're already full of anger before we've even eaten.

The main point of contention is that Li Baotian refused to star in the second installment.

Although the first part hasn't been released yet, judging from the effects filmed on set, we can get a pretty good idea of ​​what it will be like.

This TV series is sure to be a hit.

In that case, the sequel can be prepared.

The scriptwriting team began brainstorming ideas; they couldn't afford to cram at the last minute.

Of course, the most important thing is to have the original cast.

Li Baotian, Zhang Guoli, and Wang Gang are all indispensable; otherwise, it can't be called "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo 2".

The problem lies with Li Baotian.

He didn't want to act in "Prime Minister Liu Luo Guo 2" because he believed that the first part had already told the story and fully interpreted the character of Liu Yong.

The second part is superfluous and a poor addition.

What the hell.

There's no way to reason with him.

Zhang Heping didn't want the atmosphere at the dinner table to be too heavy, so he changed the subject.

Just then, Su Chao came in, and he became the lubricant.

"I recently went to the set of 'The Emperor's Shadow' and then went to bars to sing when I had free time."

Su Chao didn't mention the training course.

Not presentable.

He started the training courses for two reasons. First, to make money, which was his old profession, and he could achieve the best results with the least amount of effort.

The training course included a performance art exam in the early stages.

Later, it can be expanded to all kinds of training, including English, calligraphy, calculators, etc.

Although Yu Minhong started early, he had no competitive advantage whatsoever against a reborn monster like Su Chao.

Secondly, it's to build connections.

The relationships he taught in his training courses are no less valuable than those he's had with prostitutes.

So many prostitutes, your kidneys can't take it.

"You can sing?"

Su Chao answered casually, but Zhang Heping's reaction was anything but casual.

"My singing is so-so, but I'm still learning to improve."

Su Chao spoke the truth.

Shouldn't you be focusing on "The Qin Emperor"?

You've made my act of bragging empty.

"We considered two singers before, and they auditioned for those two lines of lyrics, but neither of them had the feeling we wanted, so we haven't decided who will sing it yet. If you can sing it..."

Zhang Zien helped explain.

In such situations, the pressure should be left to the leaders, and they should handle the hard work of explaining the reasons.

"I don't know if I can do it."

Su Chao did not agree immediately.

Demonstrating appropriate caution is key to gaining the trust of important figures.

You pat your chest and say you guarantee you'll complete the task—what makes you guarantee that, and what qualifications do you have to do so?

"Between heaven and earth there is a steelyard balance / The steelyard balance belongs to the common people / The steelyard balances the nation / Ee-yah, ee-yah / You are the guiding star..."

Zhang Heping hummed a long verse.

He gestured for Su Chao to adjust and sing according to the lyrics and melody.

Pies in the sky!
Mist grass.

Su Chao never expected that attending a wrap party would lead to new business opportunities.

His singing ability is average.

But it's definitely much better than the average person; they're among the best of the average person.

In fact, many singers who debut at this stage do not meet the required singing skills, which is one of the reasons why pop songs are looked down upon.

Once Su Chao has money and his experience points are overflowing, his singing skills will take off.

It doesn't matter if your singing skills aren't good enough.

Now all you need to do is go to the recording studio and record the song to a satisfactory standard; whether your singing skills are up to par or not is not important.

Zhang Zien just said that the singer they found was not suitable.

Why is it inappropriate?
Is it because her singing skills are not up to par?
Certainly not!

People in these cultural circles can hire professional singers, so how could they not find someone with good singing skills?

It's obvious that the singing didn't capture the feeling.

It's basically the feeling Xie Dong sang this song.

That poisonous insect probably hasn't been considered yet, and now we're a step behind Su Chao.

Su Chao only needs to perfectly perform this song and sing out the feeling that Zhang Heping wants.

Because of preconceived notions, even if Xie Dong himself came, he couldn't compare to Su Chao's imitation of Xie Dong.

That is to say...

Xie Dong won second place in the Xie Dong impersonation contest.

(End of this chapter)