Chapter 53: It's Done
Zhang Jizong's eyes looked sharp, as if he could penetrate into his heart; Wang Zhongcheng would not be more evident, just sitting there gave people a sense of oppression that was difficult to breathe.
Of course this is not a metaphysics, but the power of capital and authority.
Amin was still in the house, but he wanted to escape immediately. He didn't know what medicine the fat man had taken wrong, so he refused to agree to change the singer to sing the theme song. Even if he asked Teacher Yang Hong to make an appointment with a song, after the song was written, it was the crew who would sing it for in the end.
This is not just a question of which singer to use, but a question of who has the power to make decisions.
Zhang Jizong spoke: "Then what you mean is that if I want to use this song, I have to sing it to your singers?"
Now, Fei Hua has also made a fuss: "Yes, Director Zhang, I want to ask you to give us a chance. In fact, you have also heard of our recorded version. Su Hetai sang very carefully and very well. His singing skills have injected soul into this song. Although he has no fame, singing a theme song, the singer's fame is secondary. Also, he is a Mongolian and comes from the same place as "The Emperor Qingkang", which can resonate with the audience."
"oh!"
Zhang Jizong's expression changed slightly, he pondered for a while, and suddenly waved his hand: "Okay, then I'll make a decision. Go and go to Ms. Wang from the copyright department to negotiate a specific contract...Aming, take him there."
Amin quickly said, "Okay, Manager Li, let's go."
I was a little unbelievable inside that the strong Director Zhang actually gave in.
Is that song really that good?
After they left, Wang Zhongcheng smiled and said, "Jizong, I didn't expect you to give in. You'll want all the people and songs."
"This song is indeed well written, and it is very suitable for "The Emperor Qingkang", as if it is tailor-made. If you give up, it would be a pity."
Zhang Jizong said: "The most important thing is that this singer can actually sing well. I feel that even if Teacher Song Mingji is invited to sing, he may not be able to sing better."
Wang Zhongcheng laughed: "It's right, the theme song, the singer's fame cannot affect anything. The audience is all for you, and the starring actors are watching the show."
Zhang Jizong sighed: "Time is already very tight, and it is rare to meet a suitable song, so I can just settle it. A new singer is a new singer. Without fame, the copyright fee can be lower than 20% or 30%."
Wang Zhongcheng clapped his hands: "The fees are low and the quality is good. This is what investors like the most."
To be honest, something happened on the way to film this scene, which caused the budget to overflow. Although the theme song didn't cost much, it could save a lot of money, and the mosquito legs were also flesh.
...
Fei Hua followed Ah Ming to find Ms. Wang, who was in charge of the copyright signing contract. This was a capable and smart middle-aged woman.
When he got here, Fei Hua was not nervous at all.
Negotiating a contract is his strength.
He has a thick skin, a long tongue, is good at speaking, can lick or roll...
About half an hour later, the formal contract was signed.
The Miss Wang "invites" him out like a fly, still angrily...
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Yanjing, hutong courtyard.
Su Hetai ran to find Chen Lixing: "Brother Xing, is there any news from Brother Hua?"
He couldn't sit still.
Chen Lixing replied: "I made a phone call not long ago."
“How to say it?”
Su Hetai asked nervously.
This matter is likely to involve his life's destiny. How can I not be nervous?
Chen Lixing touched his face: "Lao Tai, that director Zhang Jizong said he wanted to change singers."
Upon hearing this, Su Hetai's heart sank.
Filming on crews is a very complicated thing, and all kinds of rules can be perfectly presented in crews.
Change lines, change scripts; change roles, change actors...
No matter how magical the matter is, it can be staged, even more ups and downs than the plot in the play, and it is much more exciting.
How simple is it to change the theme song to a singer?
Moreover, the one who changed was an unknown "old newcomer"...
Su Hetai suppressed his unwillingness and forced himself to smile and said, "Brother Xing, it's good that they like the song, at least the copyright is sold."
Chen Lixing asked: "Do you have no objection?"
"What can I have? I just give it a try. If Party A doesn't like it, there is nothing I can do about it. No one can compare to Party A."
Su Hetai dressed up as a cool person.
In fact, what he said is reasonable. In the entertainment circle, Party A always occupies a strong party, and he will make the difference whenever he says it.
Chen Lixing curled his lips: "But I have an objection."
Su Hetai was stunned and hurriedly said, "Brother Xing, I really don't care. There is no need to offend the other party because of this, but instead delay the song. "Borrowing from the Sky for another five hundred years" is a good song."
Chen Lixing's attitude was firm: "If you want to have songs, they want to have all of them, and if you don't want them, they don't want them. At worst, let's look for another opportunity."
Su Hetai was really moved. With his age and appearance, he was lucky to be signed by the studio. Unexpectedly, Chen Lixing supported him so much, and even used copyright as a bargaining chip to advance and retreat together.
As the song's writer, you can get money when you sell the copyright, spread it, fame, and subsequent income comes.
Who will sing this song with is different.
Moreover, the crew of "Qingkang Emperor" wanted to change famous singers to sing, which was obviously beneficial to Chen Lixing.
Chen Lixing patted his shoulder and joked: "Lao Tai, I am the big boss of the studio. You are a contracted artist in the studio. If I don't praise you, who should I praise you? I will praise you, be kind to me, and be good to the studio. You can win three goals in one go. For such things, you must adhere to principles."
Su Hetai's voice choked up: "Thank you, Brother Xing."
He knew very well that what Chen Lixing said was only an ideal situation, but in reality, it was difficult to work.
Especially in the entertainment circle, there must be a choice in terms of resources.
If someone takes office, someone must be abandoned.
No matter how you look at it, in the Tornado Studio, with Su Hetai's situation, he is the kind of person who can be abandoned.
The fate of a small person, who cares whether you are lying down or upside down?
Stepping over...
But here at Chen Lixing, Su Hetai felt an unprecedented sense of being valued and respected.
Chen Lixing smiled and said, "Okay, it's not a big deal. If it doesn't work this time, there's another time..."
Before he finished speaking, the phone rang, and Fei Hua called.
"Ahua, if you can't reach an agreement, come back!"
Feihua: "Brother Xing, I've finished it, I sold all the songs with people, a total of 250,000."
Chen Lixing was stunned: "Did they agree?"
"Yes, who told us to sing well? I don't agree. They can't find any other songs, so they must agree."
Feihua is also very excited. She can negotiate a cooperation with big directors and investors in the circle, but it is quite a matter of being very good. In the future, she can brag about it and increase her resume in the circle.
"That's good!"
Chen Lixing was also happy. He insisted on not being separated from the overall situation of the studio. It was impossible to achieve it. But if it really happened, it would be a big happy event!
He turned to Su Hetai and said, "Old Tai, are you going to be famous, are you ready?"
Chapter completed!