Huayu: The Unbelievable Matching Mechanism of Jay Chou's Love Songs

Chai Zhiping simply sighed, and Feng Zheng didn't intend to reply. After a few simple polite words, Chai Zhiping directly pulled Cai Yuexun outside to discuss the matter.

The "profit sharing" that Feng Zheng mentioned is actually no small matter. You have to understand that even if they were a small workshop, their willingness to produce and film "Meteor Garden" shows that they considered themselves extraordinary and believed they could become famous.

Once the profit-sharing agreement is signed, Feng Zheng will receive a share of all the revenue from "Meteor Garden". If the show becomes a hit, the money they earn less will be calculated as a percentage, just like in the stock market!

How could they possibly be willing to give Feng Zheng "profit sharing"?

But then again...

The show has a chance to be a hit, but it's only a possibility. There's a very high probability that it will become a flop, just like what Chai Zhiping said when she poached Da Ess, a show that nobody watches in the late-night slot.

But Feng Zheng's two songs, "Meteor Shower" and "Can't Help Falling in Love", are different!

These two songs are definitely going to be hits!

If the drama doesn't become a hit and doesn't make much of a splash, they can actually use the two OSTs to give "Meteor Garden" a boost!

even!

These two songs can be used for "pre-release promotion" of the drama!

The importance of pre-release promotion for a TV series is self-evident. Generally, pre-release promotion relies on the male and female leads. However, most of the leads in "Meteor Garden" are "non-celebrity" actors, and the only female lead, Da Ai, might not even be willing to cooperate with extensive promotion...

Therefore, the initial publicity naturally becomes a problem.

In this situation, what if the two songs were released ahead of schedule to promote "Meteor Garden"?

In the corridor, the two discussed it for a long time, and finally, Chai Zhiping nodded:

"I think it's okay."

She agreed because Feng Zheng didn't ask for much, just a damn 1%!

In terms of revenue sharing, investors and the first broadcasting platform account for 40%-50%, the comic copyright holders account for 8%-12%, and the production companies account for about 30%-35%. If the show flops, even if they take 1%, it won't feel like much.

No matter how they calculate it, they're in a winning position.

After a moment's consideration, Cai Yuexun nodded, and the two hit it off immediately, returning to give Feng Zheng their answer.

Because it was a "profit-sharing agreement," he needed to go back to the company to draft the contract again, so it wasn't signed that day. Feng Zheng wasn't worried about them going back on their word. In times like these, you have to appear calm and unperturbed, otherwise the other party will become suspicious if they see that you're anxious.

"Today's trip was totally worth it!"

It was already dark when he came out of the film set, but Feng Zheng was in a good mood. Not only did he get to audition for the OST, but he also got 1% of the profits from "Meteor Garden". He made a fortune!

Don't underestimate this 1% dividend. If Feng Zheng remembers correctly, during the core revenue period of "Meteor Garden" in 01-02, the total revenue was as high as NT$8 to 12 small goals!

Yes, you read that right, it's that exaggerated.

This show was a huge hit throughout Asia and was exported to dozens of countries. Its revenue covered the series, overseas rights, OST, GG, commercial performances, and much more.

Even if it's just one percent, that's 800 to 1200 W, which is equivalent to two or three million RMB!

Don't underestimate these two or three million. When Jay Chou's first album sold very well, Wu Zongxian's company only earned about one small goal in New Taiwan Dollars during the core revenue period. After the profit sharing, Jay Chou himself probably received less than one million RMB.

Feng Zheng earned two to three times the revenue of Jay Chou's first album with just two songs, "Meteor Shower" and "Can't Help Falling in Love," plus the role he played!

Tell me, is it worth it or not!

Moreover, this is only the core revenue period. The biggest advantage of profit sharing is that, for many years to come, as long as people watch this show, he will still be able to make money!

It's like a long-term meal ticket!

Do you think Feng Zheng is happy or not?

I really don't know how furious Yan Chengxu would be if he heard that Feng Zheng deliberately left him until the end because of his malicious prank, thus giving him a lead role.

……

In a great mood, laughing and giggling, Feng Zheng stopped by the vegetable market on his way back and bought two chicken breasts. He chopped them up and fed his hungry little rag doll at home.

The little plush toy's ears were all puffed up from eating. Feng Zheng laughed and ruffled its head a few times, muttering, "Your owner is really heartless. It's been so many days and he hasn't even looked for you."

Five or six days have passed since Feng Zheng brought the little plush toy back from downstairs at Lin Zhiling's house. During this time, Feng Zheng also spoke with Lin Zhiling on the phone. Sister Zhiling had inquired downstairs and in the community, but she hadn't found the owner or even seen a single lost cat notice.

"At least let me develop some affection for it, so I won't want to return it later~"

Feng Zheng thought to himself:

"But it's all good, that way if I ever try to fool a girl, I can just say my cat can do backflips, hehehe~"

The next day, it was time to deliver the song to Wu Zongxian's company.

Feng Zheng arrived early today, not because he wanted to, but mainly because Coach Liu happened to be passing by and gave him a ride to the company.

Upon arriving at the company, Feng Zheng was so eager to urinate that he hadn't even had a chance to take a piss when Yang Junrong dragged him into Wu Zongxian's office.

Boss Wu was in a very bad mood today, and he immediately launched into a tirade against Feng Zheng:

"You, Boss Feng, are quite generous, just giving up the fees for songwriting and filming like that. Shouldn't you ask for my opinion first?!"

Feng Zheng thought it was something else entirely, but it turns out it was about "Meteor Garden".

He replied with a speechless look, "You're short of that little bit of money, huh?"

Wu Zongxian: "???"

Mr. Wu was taken aback by the question...

"no……"

Even if you're not short of a few dollars, you can't just say you don't want it, can you?

"Besides, who said I didn't want money? Didn't I take a share of the profits?" Feng Zheng continued, "Their film crew is so poor, how much can they pay for songwriting and filming? Instead of that, why not take a gamble on the profits? Maybe they'll turn a bicycle into a motorcycle?"

It's like making an investment. Don't you understand this basic principle, Mr. Wu?

"this……"

For a moment, Boss Wu was genuinely taken aback by Feng Zheng and didn't know how to refute him.

The CPU was running at high speed and the temperature soared. After a moment, Boss Wu gritted his teeth and shouted, "Their crappy show, with such a small investment and such shoddy production, has a negligible chance of becoming a hit, do you know that?!"

He was just trying to put on airs as the boss, but Feng Zheng wasn't going to put up with it at all, retorting, "Then why did you ask me to write an OST?!"

You sent me to write songs for a drama that you yourself don't even approve of, so why don't you see that?

"I……"

Mr. Wu was speechless again.

I had prepared a series of remarks to use this as an excuse, but I never expected Feng Zheng to have this attitude. This kid is just too opinionated!

At the same time the two were arguing inside the meeting room, a taxi slowly pulled up outside the building, and a slender woman wearing sunglasses got out of the car.

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