Chapter 14 Inside Story(1/2)
Xiao Yuxuan did not hesitate, he smiled and responded happily: "No problem, I accept it!"
In fact, when Xiao Yuxuan heard the number 300,000, he was still a little confused, because that song "Dang" only got 100,000. If based on the standards of "Dang", the gap is too big.
Although he had doubts, he didn't show it!
In his previous life, he had had enough of being a "money slave" due to various pressures. This time he wanted to live a more casual life and reincarnate as a human being, so he was more open-minded about money.
In addition, I am still in school and do not have too much burden or pressure, so I am not very sensitive to money.
"If you have no problem, I will communicate with Rubik's Cube Media based on this fee this afternoon, because the sponsor of this drama is Rubik's Cube Media. Although I am the director, I still have to communicate with them regarding the fee... They
There should be no objections, we can sign the contract after communication, okay?"
"Teacher Liu, I will listen to your arrangement." Xiao Yuxuan nodded and agreed.
"Okay... then the first thing is settled." Liu Peng happily clapped his legs and laughed a few times, then paused and put away his smile, "The next thing is something I didn't expect before.
Arrived..."
"Well... let me interject here..." Zhou Xianjun said: "You, Mr. Liu, offered a price of 300,000 yuan to package 12 songs, which is relatively high in the industry, at least above the average level.
For newcomers, this price must be sky-high..."
"Master, I actually have no idea about fees. I will follow your arrangements!" Xiao Yuxuan nodded.
"Let me tell you this, it's not just about the amount of money... It's like this. When I was chatting with Teacher Ma and Teacher Fang yesterday, I learned something. The singer of the song "Dang" is called Hu Xiaodong.
He has always claimed that this song was composed by himself, and it was indeed Hu Xiaodong who paid 100,000 yuan for this song at that time, so I found you, Teacher Liu, to confirm this matter...Old Liu, you put
Tell Yu Xuan the inside story here."
"Okay..." Liu Peng took a sip of water and continued: "This Hu Xiaodong is relatively close to the leaders of our station. He himself is also signed by Rubik's Cube Media. One of the male protagonists who will star in this drama this time is also
It’s not just considered as bringing money into the group, so when I got the theme song "Dang", I arranged for him to sing, which was indeed an element of care..."
"After I gave him the song, his manager came to me and told me to discuss the fee directly with the songwriter, so I gave her your master's phone number..."
Zhou Xianjun nodded, "The person who called me was a woman, she should be Hu Xiaodong's manager. What she said on the phone was very simple, she bought this song for 100,000 yuan... because she claimed to have communicated with Lao Liu
, so although I had some doubts about the number of 100,000 yuan at the time, I didn’t think much about it. Moreover, she didn’t even mention the contract when I received the 100,000 yuan... Maybe it was because of this
, there were some misunderstandings..."
"After your master told me yesterday, I didn't know what happened... I contacted Hu Xiaodong in the morning, and her agent said it very straightforwardly. They wanted to package Hu Xiaodong as an excellent creation.
singer, so they will pay a high price to buy songs, but they will not sign a contract... What they say when buying songs includes all copyrights..."
"In order to cooperate with the promotion of this drama, this song will be released during the offline promotion of this drama, but they have already registered the copyright..."
"This is the general situation now. I have also made an appointment with them to come to Taili to discuss this matter in the afternoon, so I want to hear your opinion first."
After listening to the two people's explanations, Xiao Yuxuan also understood the inside story. His little doubt just now was also answered. Only then did he understand why there were 300,000 yuan for 12 songs and one song for 100,000 yuan.
The reason for this huge difference.
I became a "shooter" out of nowhere!
In addition to the "Farewell" specially prepared for the postgraduate entrance examination interview, this song "Dang" can be said to be his first attempt to show that unique memory, and it has a unique meaning.
The precious "first blood" was given away without his permission? Was the "first time" taken away like this?
This feeling makes him uncomfortable!
But this matter made him embarrassed again!
Teacher Liu is probably in a dilemma too...
It would be okay if Hu Xiaodong had a purely employer relationship, but he also had the background of being a leader of the Magic City TV station; here is a young junior with unlimited potential, even if Xiao Yuxuan is not considered, he still has the affection of his old classmate Zhou Xianjun
…
Can Liu Peng not be embarrassed?
Zhou Xianjun is also in a dilemma. One is an old classmate with whom he has a very good relationship, and the other is a disciple who calls himself "master"...
Xiao Yuxuan didn't say anything. He silently took out his cigarettes, spread one for both of them and lit it. He also lit one for himself.
Liu Peng laughed dryly in surprise, "I never knew before that you also smoke?"
Only then did Zhou Xianjun find out that his proud disciple knew how to smoke, "It's not a good thing, so try to smoke as little as possible."
Xiao Yuxuan nodded, "Master, is this kind of situation common?"
The situation Xiao Yuxuan asked about refers to the situation where the singer directly buys the copyright and then claims that the purchased work is his own original work.
Zhou Xianjun flicked the ashes from his cigarette and spit out two words, "Quite a few!"
Liu Peng also flicked the ashes of his cigarette and nodded in agreement with Zhou Xianjun's words, "There should be quite a few. I'm not a musician. I've heard similar things more than once... What's the matter? We all just have a tacit understanding!"
Xiao Yuxuan also flicked the ashes of his cigarette and spoke slowly after careful consideration: "Teacher Liu, that's it. My bottom line is to retain the right to authorize the song. As for this song, they can use it however they like..."
Just now I was trying to live a casual life, but I was immediately slapped in the face!
Xiao Yuxuan chuckled, a little cold and a little firm: "What I wrote was written by someone else, and I found it awkward... On the other hand, the two songs "Dang" and "Since I Have You"
It echoes, and the inspiration is all those words.”
Which sentences?
Shangxie, I want to know you, and I will have a long life without end. There are no mountains and mausoleums, and rivers are exhausted. Winter thunders shake, and summer rains and snows. Heaven and earth are harmonious, so I dare to be with you.
Liu Peng and Zhou Xianjun have both read the draft of "Since I Got You" and naturally they all know it well.
Liu Peng originally thought that Xiao Yuxuan would acquiesce to this matter, but Xiao Yuxuan's expression and words had already given a clear attitude.
It is both reasonable and unexpected.
Xiao Yuxuan's statement almost killed him. Liu Peng couldn't say any more words of persuasion. As if to encourage himself, he nodded vigorously and said in a deep voice: "Yes! I understand... On this matter, I have
It’s a big responsibility... In this way, Hu Xiaodong and her agent are coming over this afternoon, you should go too and listen to what they have to say!"
"...Okay!" Xiao Yuxuan agreed.
Zhou Xianjun saw the words and deeds of the two of them, and he felt a little guilty for this matter. At the same time, he was also a little disappointed with the way his old classmate chose to push Xiao Yuxuan to the front desk...
Smoke was rising in the office, and the atmosphere was a bit stiff.
Liu Peng put out the cigarette butt hard, as if he suddenly remembered something, "By the way... Yu Xuan, I briefly mentioned your situation to Rubik's Cube Media. Rubik's Cube is quite interested in you. Listen.
What that means is that I am willing to provide you with a platform and opportunity for development... Speaking of which, have you never considered singing one or two of these more than ten songs yourself?"
A few simple words?
Are you willing to provide a platform and opportunity for development?
Is this a condition of exchange?
When Zhou Xianjun heard this, he felt a little more disappointed. He didn't know what exactly his old classmate and the people from Rubik's Cube Media were talking about, so he deliberately laughed:
"Old classmate...don't forget, Yu Xuan is still a student now. Although the opportunity is good, he still has to put his studies first, right? Haha..."
Xiao Yuxuan also said: "Well... I have discussed this with my master. Since I have chosen to go to graduate school, I just want to learn more and put my studies first, so I haven't thought about the future yet.
.....However, thank you Teacher Liu for your care..."
"As for rapping and singing... Teacher Liu, to tell you the truth, I really had this idea before, but later gave up the idea, mainly because my singing is too ugly, and I am one of those people who was born tone-deaf...
...There is a saying, 'Others cost money to sing, but I cost my life to sing'..."
Zhou Xianjun didn't believe Xiao Yuxuan's words. As Xiao Yuxuan's mentor, he had heard Xiao Yuxuan sing. He couldn't say that he had any unique style, but he definitely didn't belong to the type of singer who sings unpleasantly.
Liu Peng naturally doesn't know whether Xiao Yuxuan's singing is good or not, but it is indeed a pity that Xiao Yuxuan, an excellent songwriter, cannot show off his singing voice on stage.
"That's it... that's really a pity!" Liu Peng didn't know the inside story and took Xiao Yuxuan's polite refusal seriously. He really felt sorry for Xiao Yuxuan and comforted him: "'God has closed it for you.
If you open a door, a window will open for you. You have the talent for creation, and you will have a bright future if you concentrate on creation. Just like your master said, you were born to be the person who eats this bowl of rice.
…”
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The small conference room of the drama department of Shanghai TV Station was filled with smoke. The deputy director of the department, Li Jun, the director Liu Peng, Zhou Xianjun and Xiao Yuxuan, were all puffing away. Everyone was also thinking about their own things.
There was silence in the conference room.
Deputy Director Li Jun looked at his watch again, knocked on the table twice, and said to director Liu Peng: "Old Liu, didn't you say you made an appointment with them at 2 o'clock? It's almost 2:20.
You haven’t come yet, you didn’t remember the time wrong, right?”
"...It's indeed 2 o'clock, it's definitely not wrong." Liu Peng was also speechless.
Li Jun muttered impatiently: "You can call me again and ask what's going on... I have a lot of things to do, who wants to waste time here?"
"...There's some traffic jam on the road. The other party said we'll be there in about 5 minutes." Liu Peng put down the phone.
After waiting for nearly 10 minutes, there was still no sign of Rubik's Cube Media.
"No wait..." Li Jun stood up with a stinking face, "Old Liu, I still have something to deal with urgently. I'm going back first. People will arrive soon. You call me.
I'll come over again..."
Liu Peng also stood up and said, "Okay, Director, if you have anything to do, just..."
Before Liu Peng finished speaking, he was interrupted by a knock on the door. The assistant pushed open the office door and said warmly: "Director, Mr. Dong from Rubik's Cube Media is here!"
To be continued...