Wang Lihong left and came back again, which surprised Zhou Yan.
"Lihong, why are you back again?"
Wang Lihong rubbed his hands in embarrassment, "I just called Teacher Li and he asked me to come back directly. I agree to your new song."
Zhou Yan smiled. Wang Lihong was still young and could speak more nicely, but he chose to tell the truth strictly.
But Zhou Yan thinks it's good that he is so straightforward. As a young man, it doesn't matter if he is less narrow-minded. Zhou Yan himself is very ill-intentioned, but he likes to get along with people who are indifferent.
Zhou Yan nodded, stood up, took out a folder from his briefcase, and handed it to Wang Lihong, "Here are the scores and lyrics. You go back and study them today, and come back to this office at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
< br>Wang Lihong solemnly took the folder and said with a serious face, "Don't worry, Teacher Zhou, I will study it carefully."
"Keep it confidential." Zhou Yan warned.
Actually, it doesn’t matter whether it’s kept secret or not, the songs are already on file, but Zhou Yan doesn’t want to create any complications.
“Definitely, I won’t show these things to anyone.”
Zhou Yan nodded with satisfaction, and then he saw that Wang Lihong's clothes were almost soaked, and there was still water flowing down his hair, so he asked with concern, "Would you like me to find a place for you to wash up? After being caught in the rain, It's easy to get sick."
Wang Lihong smiled and said, "No, Teacher Zhou, I'm going back now. Is there a plastic bag?"
Zhou Yan said again. He went to find a plastic bag for Wang Lihong. After taking it, he carefully wrapped the documents in the plastic bag before saying goodbye to Zhou Yan.
......
When the performance was about to start, Wu Bai also stood up and said goodbye, "I'm going to the front, I won't delay your preparation here."
"Okay, you go first."
After Wu Bai left, Zhou Yan called his other assistant Xiao Xu over in Taiwan.
After Zhou Yan came to Taiwan, he had two temporary assistants. Xiao Chen worked for Tomson's branch in Taiwan, and Xiao Xu worked for Zhou's branch in Taiwan.
Xiao Xu’s full name is Xu Xiangjie. He is in his twenties and has just graduated a few years ago. He had worked at EMI for more than three years before being hired by Zhou. Now he is the artist of Phantom Records. Head of the Department of Energy.
Fantasy Records is a subsidiary of Zhou Entertainment in Taiwan. It has only been established for more than a year and its business scope is not wide.
Although the young man is young, he has outstanding abilities. Otherwise, he would not have been able to serve as the head of the department as soon as he arrived. Moreover, the entertainment department is still the most important department of Phantom. After all, Phantom's recent focus is to recruit talents for the company.
In the entire Phantom Sound, except for the Arts Department, there is no work in other departments.
Of course, Xu Junrong approached Xu Xiangjie not only because of his outstanding ability, but also because he had been working in EMI since its establishment and had a lot of artist information on hand.
Xu Junrong gave Zhou Yan two pieces of information before, which were basically compiled by Xu Xiangjie.
"Teacher Zhou, what are your orders?"
Xu Junrong was a little surprised when he was suddenly called by Zhou Yan. After all, Zhou Yan should be preparing for a performance at this juncture, and things related to the performance were handled by Tomson and had nothing to do with him.
The two assistants, after all, belong to different companies, so their division of labor is naturally different.
Zhou Yan smiled and said, "Two things. First, go and touch Wang Lihong. Do you know Wang Lihong?"
Xu Xiangjie nodded, "Well, the one who came just now Young man, he is Teacher Li Shoquan’s beloved disciple. He is now at Fumao Records and will release a new album soon.”
I have to say that Xu Xiangjie is indeed very capable and has already understood Wang Lihong’s situation in advance.
"Go and find out, his current relationship with Fumao Records, and whether we have a chance to sign him to Phantom Music."
Xu Xiangjie smiled and said, "Teacher Zhou, can you sign him over? It depends on his relationship with Fumao Records, and it also depends on whether we can give him what he wants. As long as the price is reached, there is rarely a corner that can't be broken."
"You can have something like this. Confidence, I think it’s good. As for the conditions, you can decide on your own. The only thing is that the salary must be lower than Wu Bai’s.”
Although Zhou Yan is optimistic about Wang Lihong, he also feels that Wang Lihong’s future commercial value will be lower. He is higher than Wu Bai, but Wang Lihong is a newcomer after all. If the conditions are too high, it will break the ecological balance of their company.
First of all, Wu Bai will definitely not be happy. No matter how hard you compete, you don’t want to be overpowered by a newcomer who has not proven yourself.
And if the conditions are too high at the beginning, it will be difficult to raise them later.
Hearing what Zhou Yan said, Xu Xiangjie was secretly speechless. It seemed that the second boss was very optimistic about this young man Wang Lihong.
Although Zhou Yan must have a lower salary than Wu Bai, Wu Bai's salary is very high. Even if it is one level lower than Wu Bai, it is still far higher than the level of ordinary newcomers.
At the same time, he also gained confidence. Since the company was willing to pay him, there should be no problem in winning over Wang Lihong.
"Don't worry, Teacher Zhou, I will take care of it. I will operate it in the next two days and give you an answer as soon as possible."
Zhou Yan waved his hand, "There's no need to be in such a hurry, haste makes waste, just follow your own pace. Apart from this, there is one more thing. Help me find a band called 'soband'."
“soband?”
Xu Xiangjie frowned and thought for a moment. He had no idea about the band name at all.
It stands to reason that he is relatively familiar with the music scene in Taiwan. He should have heard of all the bands that are slightly famous.
Regardless of how famous they are, he should have an impression of bands that have released serious works or organized regular performances. After all, this is what he does.
"It's normal if you haven't heard of it. It's a band composed of students. The members are young and usually active in some bars. I only know so much information, so it may be a little difficult to find it."
Xu Xiangjie said confidently, "As long as they are active in the bar, it is not very difficult. I have contact information for famous bars in Taiwan. I should be able to find out if I ask them one by one. Then after I find this band, I need to No further action is required?"
"After you find the other party, just find out about the other party and then report it to me. We will talk about the rest later."
Xu Xiangjie nodded, "I understand. I’ll take action soon.”
This time Zhou Yan didn’t tell Xu Xiangjie to take it easy, because he also wanted to find the band as soon as possible.
Zhou Yan believed in Wu Bai's vision. Since he said that this band had potential, it should be good. If there were people familiar to Zhou Yan in the band, he could start directly. If there were no familiar people in the band, he could also investigate and then decide. Can't make a move.
Although Zhou Yan relies on the experience of his previous life, he is also superstitious. Some people were successful in their previous lives, but they may not be successful in this life. Some people were unknown in their previous lives, which may not be worth investing in.
......
After talking to Xu Xiangjie about the matter, Zhou Yan concentrated on preparing for the performance for a while.
The performance that night was still very successful.
The only drawback is that the rain is getting heavier and heavier, with no intention of stopping, so outdoor performances are impossible.
I heard that many people have been waiting outside, hoping that the rain will stop.
Since performances could not be performed outdoors, Zhou Yan performed several more encores in the hall and played seven more songs, feeding the audience well.
......
Because he had an appointment with Wang Lihong, Zhou Yan went to the concert hall early the next morning.
After meeting Zhou Yan, Wang Lihong was quite anxious and wanted to show Zhou Yan his results directly, but Zhou Yan was not in a hurry. Instead, he poured two cups of tea slowly and leisurely, one for himself and one for Wang Lihong.
"Thank you."
After Wang Lihong took the tea, he put it directly on the coffee table, and then said impatiently, "I went back to study for a long time last night. Teacher Zhou, do you want to Don’t you want to listen first?”
Zhou Yan nodded, “You go ahead and sing.”
Hearing Zhou Yan’s agreement, Wang Lihong cleared his throat and started singing.
"howlongwillIloveyou
aslongastar..."
After listening to a few sentences, Zhou Yan was a little disappointed.
When Wang Lihong sang this song, he was too pretentious, and even if he sang an English song, he still had the feeling of Jacky Cheung, and even a bit of Italian opera.
This is completely different from what Zhou Yan wants.
However, Zhou Yan did not interrupt Wang Lihong, but quietly listened to him finish singing. After Wang Lihong finished singing, he looked at Zhou Yan expectantly. He wanted to find a clue from Zhou Yan's expression to see if Zhou Yan was satisfied with his performance.
However, Zhou Yan had no expression and could not tell what he was thinking at all, which made Wang Lihong feel a little nervous.
After pondering for a moment, Zhou Yan suddenly asked, "Lihong, have you ever been in love?"
Wang Lihong could probably guess why Zhou Yan asked this question, and he nodded, " Hmm.”
"Do you also use this singing method when singing love songs to your girlfriend?"
"If you sing in private, it may be more casual, but isn't this a movie soundtrack? If it is too casual, isn't it? Not very good?"
Zhou Yan shook his head, "I blame me for not telling you in advance. This song should be as light and casual as possible. You can try singing this song in a more casual way now. . Just like singing to your girlfriend... Just think of the teacup in front of you as your girlfriend."
Wang Lihong glanced at the teacup and did not accept Zhou Yan's suggestion. He could not treat the teacup as a girlfriend. girlfriend.
After brewing for a while, he started singing again.
This time, Wang Lihong's performance was much better. He no longer held his head as before, and his singing style was much more casual.
But the whole thing is a little less interesting. When he was halfway through singing, Zhou Yan said, "Imagine that you and your girlfriend walked into the palace of marriage. She was wearing a wedding dress and was so glorious. Walking towards you slowly and dazzlingly. Sitting on both sides are your relatives, all of whom have admonishing eyes. "
Zhou Yan's words are obvious. It worked, and Wang Lihong sang happier later, and in this state, Wang Lihong's resonance position changed.
Obviously the resonance at this moment can bring out his tone better.
When Wang Lihong performed in Da'an Forest Park before, when he sang Chinese songs, he felt like a young child imitating an adult's voice. Although his voice was strict, it always felt a bit awkward.
But when he sang an English song, his singing style became more casual, and his voice seemed mature. He was truly mature, not pretending to be mature.
At the end, Wang Lihong gradually got better, and his performance became more and more satisfactory to Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan couldn't help but nod secretly. It seemed that he was right to ask Wang Lihong to sing this song. He could complete the song very well.
This time, Wang Lihong himself sang very comfortably.
He likes to sing like this. It feels like he is on the grass at school, holding a guitar, singing casually without having too many distracting thoughts in his heart.
When Wang Lihong finished singing, Zhou Yan smiled and nodded, "Yes, although there are still flaws, the performance is quite good. Go back and prepare well. I will have someone draft the contract and have you sign it as soon as possible."
< br>Wang Lihong was stunned. Is this done?
Things were much simpler than he thought. He was thinking just now that Zhou Yan had high standards and would continue to make more demands. He was ready for a protracted war.
I didn’t expect Zhou Yan to be so straightforward.
"Then I..."
"Do you have any concerns?"
Wang Lihong shook his head, "No."
"You don't have to rush to say no, wait until the contract is drafted and you read it before talking. The choice is yes Both ways, I want to respect your opinions and the opinions of your company."
"Well, okay."
Wang Lihong nodded, but he was already sure that there was no problem.
This song is an opportunity for him. Even if Zhou Yan's conditions are harsher, he will definitely sign it, and Teacher Li and the company will not set up any obstacles.
Zhou Yan’s music is a hot commodity, and it can’t be bought by anyone with money. I heard that many big-name singers in Taiwan and Hong Kong have tried to invite Zhou Yan to sing, but they have failed.
Although Zhou Yan has not written many songs, there are almost no unpopular songs.
Especially if it’s related to movies, it’s basically a hit.
"Young and Beautiful" is one of the most famous songs, and this time Zhou Yan did not turn the pure music lyrics into a song, but directly put the song as an interlude in the movie.
This means that the song will receive strong promotion as the movie is released.
And Zhou Yan’s movies have never disappointed.
Even in the future, there will be no need to shoot separate music videos for songs. All you need to do is cut out the highlights in the movie, and the effect will be far superior to ordinary music videos.
Wang Lihong was anxious to share the good news with Li Shoquan and wanted to leave, but Zhou Yan pressed his hand on him and told him not to worry, "You came twice yesterday and you didn't drink any tea. A few sips, don’t be anxious today, finish this cup of tea before leaving.”
Although Wang Lihong was in a hurry, Zhou Yan said this, so he could only sit on the sofa and drink tea patiently.
A cup of tea is not much, but it is very hot when it is brewed, and it takes time to drink it.
Taking this moment, Zhou Yan began to chat with Wang Lihong.
"Did you graduate this year?"
Wang Lihong shook his head, "Actually, I haven't graduated yet. I enrolled in school the year before last and will graduate in two years."
< br>"Will your career here affect your studies?"
"There is definitely an impact, but I am also trying to balance it." At this point, Wang Lihong scratched his head, "Actually, I am also a little confused about whether I really want to develop in Taiwan."
Zhou Yan nodded. It is normal for young people to be confused. After all, they have lived in the United States most of the time, and their career here is not very ideal.
In fact, what Zhou Yan didn't know was that the reason why Wang Lihong was entangled was mainly because of his current girlfriend.
He has a girlfriend who has been dating for two years. The two are schoolmates, and it is impossible for her to come to Taiwan to develop after graduation. If he returns to Taiwan, it means that they will be separated by an ocean.
Although Wang Lihong is young and believes in the power of love, he is also in awe of reality. There are too many examples around him where they break up as long as they live in different places after graduation.
Time and distance are so lethal that few people can withstand it. He hoped that he and his girlfriend could do it, but he wasn't particularly confident.
Zhou Yan didn't know what he was struggling with, but what he said next hit the knot in his heart.
“Have you ever thought about developing in Europe and the United States?”
Wang Lihong raised his eyes and looked at Zhou Yan, a little confused as to why Zhou Yan suddenly said this, but he still replied seriously, “Of course , After all, I have been living in the United States, but it is not easy to develop in Europe and the United States. Although my development in Taiwan is average, I can still see hope.”
“I’m not sure. If you want to give up the domestic market, you can focus on the country and look to Europe and the United States. I have never made a Hollywood movie, but the development in Europe and the United States is not bad.”
Zhou Yan is completely confident in saying this. His popularity in Europe and the United States is obvious to all.
Wang Lihong has been in the United States and knows more about Zhou Yan's situation in Europe and the United States than the average person. Zhou Yan can be said to be one of the most well-known Chinese in Europe and the United States in the past two years.
Previously, Zhou Yan won the Oscar for Best Score, and Wang Lihong and others were also honored and very excited.
Although Zhou Yan's deeds are very inspiring, Wang Lihong also knows that Zhou Yan is special and his success will be difficult for others to copy.
If you are a thoughtful person, you will probably guess why Zhou Yan said this, but Wang Lihong just thought that Zhou Yan was chatting with him and did not think further.
"It would be great to develop in Europe and the United States, but I still want to develop my career in China first."
Seeing that Wang Lihong was like a pimple and didn't understand what he meant, Zhou Yan was not in a hurry. He didn't want to express what he meant, but just smiled and said, "It's a good thing to be more practical."
The two chatted for a few more words, and Wang Lihong finished his tea and stood up to leave.
After Wang Lihong left, Zhou Yan returned to his desk and started writing the script for "Time Traveler".
Although there was some delay yesterday morning because of Mrs. Wang, Zhou Yan made up a lot of progress last night because there was no outdoor performance. Now the first draft of the script is almost completed.
If nothing else happens, the first draft will be written by tomorrow morning at the latest.
At about eleven o'clock at noon, there was a knock on the office door.
"Come in."
Then Xu Xiangjie pushed the door open and entered the office, smiling and said to Zhou Yan, "Teacher Zhou, fortunately, soband has been found." (End of Chapter)< br>