Chapter 95 Spending money on Xu Kong
In the next few days, Xu Kong also became busy.
Advertising endorsements, business activities, and a series of announcements almost fill most of the schedule.
The recording of the second episode of "Our Song" is also included.
"Jian Junfang has been scolded quite badly on the Internet. I guess he won't dare to talk nonsense in this program."
When they arrived at Star City, while waiting for the special car from the program team to pick them up, Guo Zihao spoke.
"That's not good to say."
In Xu Kong's memory, Jian Junfang's straight-tempered character was clearly highlighted in the draft where he debuted.
Logically speaking, everything is a script arranged by the program team. As a paid mentor, he just cooperates and everything is done.
But because the original owner's performance was so bad at that time, Jian Junfang couldn't stand it at all, and he was criticized both online and offline.
But speaking of it, there wasn't much hatred between Jian Junfang and him.
It's just that Xu Kong's principle is not to fight against the headwind group if he can.
It's really nice to make a comeback against the wind, but the risk is a bit too great.
Therefore, in the program "Our Song", not only his own stage performance, but also his so-called words and deeds, he almost tried his best to maintain his personality so that the audience would not be too disgusted with him.
If Wu Youxue's original script was followed, even with the song "Qili Xiang", he could finally achieve a reversal in word-of-mouth.
But in the matter between him and Jian Junfang, it is absolutely impossible for such a one-sided public opinion to be crushed.
On the first day Xu Kong came to Star City, the rehearsal for the show had not yet begun. The first person he saw was not Su Zhi, who also came to participate in the recording of the show, but Bai Ran, a contestant who also participated.
The other party's enthusiasm made Xu Kong always feel that he had met a loyal fan of his.
“It’s so well written!”
"I feel like I will never be able to write a song like this in my life."
Bai Ran doesn't talk much on the show, but in private, he's the kind of person who can't stop once he starts talking.
"The new song in your first issue is pretty good too."
Xu Kong couldn't stand being praised by the other party, so he exchanged polite business compliments.
But he didn't expect Bai Ran to be so excited.
"Really?!!"
"Idol, do you really feel that way?"
Xu Kong nodded slightly embarrassed.
When the first episode of the program was aired, there was almost no scene where Bai Ran or Xu Kong looked directly at each other.
It is estimated that the audience would never have thought that Bai Ran was completely a fanboy in private.
What surprised Xu Kong was that although Bai Ran was a newcomer, Feng Ge still took him seriously.
Not only is a high-end recording studio provided in Star City, there are even several assistants.
Fengge's main business is in film and television. Although it has kings and queens of singers, it can't compare to Jiying Media, which is also a giant, in terms of music.
Seeing this, Feng Ge intends to praise the newcomer.
It is certain that Bai Ran, a newcomer, will probably have good follow-up resources.
"Our Song" began rehearsals before recording.
Xu Kong was given a separate morning.
And it is not open to the public except for the on-site staff of the program team.
In particular, it is expressly forbidden that none of the three celebrity judges can hear Xu Kong's new song in advance.
Xu Kong was well aware of Wu Youxue's little thoughts.
First of all, in order to ensure the true reaction of hearing the song for the first time, there is actually nothing wrong with this approach.
But the most important thing is the conflict between him and Jian Junfang, which has become one of the biggest highlights in the current show. After all, he is the king of singers, so it is definitely impossible for him to really listen to the arrangement of the program team.
But similarly, as Wu Youxue, who has rich experience in variety shows, there are too many ways to get the shots and effects he wants.
Deliberate guidance, post-editing, and even some public opinion rhythm and so on.
As long as Jian Junfang came to participate in Mango's variety show, from that moment on, he could not help himself.
"I estimate that after the recording of this program, Jian Junfang will have a 180-degree change in his attitude toward you."
After Xu Kong's rehearsal, Wu Youxue came over to Xu Kong and spoke to Xu Kong.
After all, Wu Youxue is famous for his music variety shows. Many famous Mango music variety IPs, including "Singer", are all produced by him.
The effectiveness of some of the variety shows itself is second to the watchability. In terms of music, Wu Youxue knows more than the music critics on the Internet.
He knows the quality of music, and he knows better what kind of songs are aimed at what kind of audience.
Jian Junfang has been in the music industry for so many years, and although he has also tried other genres, he mainly writes the most R&B songs, and some of his most famous masterpieces are also of this genre.
After listening to Xu Kong's new song this time, he had such an idea for the first time.
"Director Wu, do you think he will bow to me on the show?"
Wu Youxue smiled noncommittally.
"Based on what I've known about him for so many years, it's very possible."
"Although Jian Junfang has a bit of a temper, he is a rare person in the entertainment industry with a true temperament."
"Of course, with the current trend of public opinion, this is also the best way for him to handle it."
"By the way, I heard about Fengqing Entertainment."
After talking about Jian Junfang, Wu Youxue suddenly mentioned something again.
Xu Kong did not answer, but looked at the other party silently.
"I mean, you are a smart person. If you consider changing companies in the future, you can come to our Mango."
Wu Youxue is definitely not sure whether Fengqing Entertainment’s legendary second drama will be a hit.
But this prevents him from releasing some of his intentions in advance.
Xu Kong was not surprised. In fact, from the first time Wu Youxue took the initiative to find him at Fengqing Entertainment, Xu Kong could tell that the other party was planning to poach him.
But it was obviously not a good time before.
"Director Wu, my liquidated damages are very high."
Xu Kong said politely, which was regarded as rejection.
But unexpectedly, Wu Youxue continued to speak as if he had expected it:
"If it were anyone else, we would be unlikely to help pay such high liquidated damages, especially a top-notch person like you."
"But it's not impossible if you make Xu Kong."
Xu Kong was stunned for a moment.
For the top domestic entertainment companies, liquidated damages can easily exceed hundreds of millions, and many are even astonishingly high figures.
His was no exception.
Not to mention the subsequent signing fees to be paid to the artist.
He really didn't expect that a shrewd person like Wu Youxue would be willing to spend such a large amount of money for him.
And strictly speaking, Mango Channel's own agency is somewhat different from some ordinary companies in the entertainment industry. It would probably be more troublesome to sign him.
"It doesn't matter, just think about it first."
"I just said it casually, don't feel any burden."
Wu Youxue brought this topic to a close with seemingly ease.
But his purpose has obviously been achieved.
(End of chapter)