Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 807 The Rolling Stones are our retreat

"Isn't this funny? Do you still treat this as your own concert? Does Xinyan need their help to gain popularity?" Chen Shuting also interrupted.

"Although we are from the same company, Xinyan's development has not been in the music industry in recent years, and we were not very familiar with each other. After the boss greeted me, I thought we were from the same company, so I agreed. If I had known this would happen, I should have refused at the time." Chu Xiwen is also in a dilemma now.

It was originally a good thing, and I thought it was a win-win situation, but now I am in a passive position. It is obviously Xie Xinyan's first solo concert after his comeback, but now it seems as if Xie Xinyan can only hold this concert by relying on the popularity of M Group.

Moreover, she felt that with the character of their agent, Mr. M, the headlines of various entertainment news tomorrow would definitely hype up this matter. When the big guys saw the hot news, they would probably use the fact that their meat was rotting in the pot to persuade them not to start a dispute, and asked Xie Xinyan not to care about it or clarify anything.

Guo Sichu is a little younger than Xie Xinyan, but they both became famous at about the same time, so they are familiar with each other.

She had never encountered such a thing, but she could empathize with him. Seeing that Xie Xinyan didn't say anything, she added directly: "Today is your comeback concert. Even if the king of heaven comes, the protagonist today can only be you."

Xie Xinyan felt uncomfortable after hearing this, and was about to say something when Bian Lang suddenly said, "Will this kind of thing happen when the Rolling Stones come to Hung Hom?"

The entire dressing room was silent for a second, and then Chu Xiwen and Huang Liansheng said in unison: "Impossible!"

Xie Xinyan came to his senses and promised directly: "If there is a need, I will be the guest singer."

"Although we are not a rock singer, but if you need us and don't mind, we can come, right Ayu?" Zhang Yaohong also spoke up.

The people present knew Bian Lang's temper to some extent. If the company really did something like that, even if it was just mentioned in advance and discussed, Bian Lang would probably just flip the table and leave. The current Rolling Stones can afford the penalty for breach of contract.

Besides, the Rolling Stones will come to Hong Kong to perform on the back of their successful European tour. If Yinghu doesn't do it, there will naturally be other companies willing to take over.

Seeing that everyone's reactions were a bit extreme, Bian Lang smiled and explained: "I just said that. We have all worked together before, and I still trust you all."

Despite what they said, everyone in Yinghu felt that Bian Lang was using this as an excuse to criticize them.

For them, it doesn't really matter if they don't let Yinghu hold the Rolling Stones' concerts, they just make less money, and the money goes to the company, not to them or their artists. But if Bian Lang is upset because of this, and they don't get to work with him in the future, that's a loss they're not willing to bear.

Especially Chu Xiwen who has already tasted the sweetness.

"Don't worry, Mr. Bian. You have the final say on everything regarding the Hong Kong stop of the Rolling Stones' tour. We will do whatever you say. Even if there are things that we cannot do and need alternative plans, we will inform you in advance and ask for your consent..."

"Well, then I'll leave it to Sister Xiwen... I think it's almost time, let's go out first and let the Crab King get ready."

Several people here nodded and left the dressing room.

When only Xie Xinyan's team was left, the guitarist from the band spoke up: "Boss, what if they really insist on going on stage and performing longer, and then they exceed the time limit?"

"Just accept the fine, what else can you do? It's just that they won't pay this fee!" Everyone is aware of this punishment, and it is not targeted at anyone.

“But my heart is buzzing!”

The more Xie Xinyan thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt. He was also a superstar back then, but the young idols in Group M are not even as old as he was. When he was at the peak of his popularity, some of these young idols were not even born yet, but now they are riding on his head.

They could tolerate this, but if the news got out, and dad M exaggerated the incident and told the media tomorrow, where would Xie Xinyan's face be?

Thinking about what Guo Sichu had just said, he asked the hairstylist to pause: "I'll go talk to Mr. M and ask them to go back. I don't need any guest performers..."

"Yes! We don't need them anymore. If the time is not enough, we can play a few more songs..."

"Isn't Langshen in the audience? There are also Princess Yu, Prince Hong, and Queen Guo..."

After the band's bassist said this, Chu Xiwen and Xie Xinyan finally reacted: "Yes, Bian Lang's guitar is here, why do we need an M group!"

After figuring out this key point, Chu Xiwen said directly: "No need to tell Father M. If you tell him now, he will definitely complain to the boss. I will discuss it with Bian Lang. If possible, you can just pull him up from the front row to the stage."

"That's fine! Those big voices in the M group are all made with tuning, and they don't usually talk to their seniors. If you do this to them, it will also let them see what the music industry relies on to make a living. They should just stay in their own idol circle and don't cross the line."

"Just thinking about the expressions of M's father and the others when the time comes makes me feel so good!"

"Well, this is a good idea. If the boss wants to investigate later, I can handle it by myself, but I have to get Bian Lang's consent."

"Yeah, as long as Langshen agrees, we have practiced most of the accompaniments of the Rolling Stones..."

Xie Xinyan finally thought about it, and stood up and said, "I'll go talk to Bian Lang."

"Please come over, Mr. Bian. We still need to discuss this matter. The band can also be prepared..."

Thinking that there was nothing wrong with what Chu Xiwen said, Xie Xinyan made an OK gesture and went out.

Bian Lang had already entered, and Huang Liansheng explained to him in detail what Chu Xiwen had not explained clearly before.

In his previous life, he had only been to a U2 concert and didn't know much about it. If he were to organize one now, he would have to listen to Huang Liansheng's opinions.

"Mr. Bian, there are fewer seats on a three-sided stage than on a four-sided stage. Most non-Hong Kong singers who perform in Hung Hom use a three-sided stage. In addition, the Diamond Stage can accommodate the least number of people... I suggest you not use a four-sided stage. The Rolling Stones can certainly sell out, but you don't have dancers on a four-sided stage, and the audience on one side will have to look at your back the whole time. Even if you use a four-sided screen, there will still be audience members facing your back. Hung Hom is relatively small, and the farthest mountaintop seats are actually very close. If you have no physical problems and the pre-sales are good, I suggest you hold three consecutive shows..."

Bian Lang nodded and said, "Indeed, there is no advantage for us to perform on a four-sided stage. This is our first time performing in Hong Kong, and we don't know if rock music will be popular?"

“As far as I can remember, since Lin Yaorong’s band disbanded, there seems to be no local rock band that has held a concert in Hung Hom. But you are the Rolling Stones, so you don’t have to worry at all!” After saying this, he sang a passage: “Bored saw hesitation, it’s not easy to achieve your ideal…”

"There are a few Hong Kong people who can't sing this song now!"

Just when the two were chatting enthusiastically, Xie Xinyan came behind Bian Lang, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Bian Lang, I want to discuss something with you."

Seeing him like this, Huang Liansheng narrowed his eyes and knew that he was going to cause trouble, but he didn't ask too much. He just watched Bian Lang and Xie Xinyan go to the corridor of the lounge together, and started to think about it.

"Xinyan is not one to take any losses. The M Group's actions were also very unpleasant. Now there is also the powder keg of Bian Lang. There will be some fun to watch later today."

There were many people talking along the way, and Xie Xinyan didn't say anything. When they got to the dressing room and closed the door, Chu Xiwen said what he had just thought of: "Mr. Bian, we want to trouble you with one more thing. They bully Xinyan like this, if we do nothing, then when the matter is reported in the newspaper tomorrow, how can we survive in the future?

So we want to invite you to be the guest singer for Xin Yan... If it was someone else, we would not have rehearsed, and we would not be sure, but if it was Bian Sheng, we would be absolutely confident. It's just that we want to play it a little bigger, not informing them in advance, and when the time comes, Xin Yan will directly pull you from the first row to the stage!"

"You guys are treating me like a MT!" Bian Lang said whatever he thought, without hiding anything. This kind of thing would definitely attract hatred, and the opponent was a boy band. To put it more exaggeratedly, he might not be able to leave Hong Kong.

But he likes to do this!

So, he wouldn't refuse: "How about the band?"

When he said the first half of the sentence, everyone thought he was going to refuse, but after hearing the second half, they knew the first half was just a joke.

"It's no problem, Langshen. As long as the songs aren't too folky, we're familiar with the Rolling Stones' songs, and we can sing Hedgehog's too!"

As they were all bands he had attended music festivals with before, Bian Lang didn’t think there would be any big problem: “Okay then, ‘Shame’, ‘No More Hesitation’…” Just as he was speaking, a song with a repeated word in the title suddenly popped into Bian Lang’s mind, and it seemed quite appropriate for today’s occasion!
Seeing Bian Lang stop, Xie Xinyan thought for a moment and said directly: "Bian Lang, it's OK for you to sing a few songs! If it's you, I'll pay the fine willingly!"

Bian Lang shook his head and said nothing, glancing at the other staff members. Chu Xiwen, who was sitting opposite him, had been staring at him, so this little action naturally did not escape her eyes: "Think about it over there, and just slip a note to the band before the show starts!"

"The band is at Hongzha. It might be inconvenient for Langshen to go there. How about I take him over to have a look first?"

After the bassist took over the conversation, Chu Xiwen stood up and said, "I'll take Biansheng with me."

"Yeah!" Bian Lang responded without any further ado and followed Chu Xiwen out.

But after following her out, Chu Xiwen didn't go to the backstage, but went outside. Bian Lang could probably guess what she was thinking, so he followed her. But he had already taken out his phone and was writing down the lyrics...

Following Chu Xiwen to the end of an empty corridor, Chu Xiwen took out a ladies' cigarette, lit one, and asked Bian Lang if he wanted one.

Bian Lang waved his hand, took out his own Yuxi cigarette and put it in his mouth, and Chu Xiwen handed him the lit lighter.

After helping Bian Lang light up the cigarette, Chu Xiwen leaned against the wall and puffed a few times before saying, "Mr. Bian, since you agree, I want to play bigger."

Bian Lang just took a puff of cigarette, and when he heard this, he spit out the cigarette before he could even breathe and said, "No way out?"

"Rolling Stone is our escape route! If the boss stands on the side of the M group, then I have nothing to say. If it really comes to that, I will pay the Rolling Stone's penalty, and we will go directly to Kai Tak and not open in Hung Hom..."

Now that things have come to this, no matter whether it is true or false, Bian Lang is willing to risk it all and play this game with her and Xie Xinyan!
The key point is that he felt that if he could get an agent like Chu Xiwen, he would have no less tricks than Liang Kuan, so it would not be a bad thing to see it for himself.

After listening to Chu Xiwen's plan, Bian Lang could only describe this female agent with the four words "meticulous planning".

Of course, Bian Lang's subsequent performance also shocked Chu Xiwen so much that he dropped his cigarette butt on the ground with a trembling hand: "I remembered a song. The score is not complicated. I will send it to you when it is ready. You can pass it to the band. I will play the lead vocals myself and mark the lyrics and harmony. You can decide how to notify us then."

Then Bian Lang flicked the cigarette butt into the trash can and went back to the Green Gate.

Green Gate is the seat with the most direct view of the singers in the four-sided stage of Hung Hom. Most of the VIPs and artists who come to watch the concert will sit here. They came earlier, and when they arrived, they were the only ones in the front row. Now that they have gone out and come back, most of the people are already seated. It seems that they are all artists from Hong Kong who come to show their support.

There were also people Bian Lang knew inside. Before Bian Lang could speak, Lin Yaorong stood up and called him, "Mr. Bian, this way! When did you get here?"

This shout drew the attention of most people in the area to Bian Lang.

Bian Lang smiled awkwardly, then went to Lin Yaorong to say hello: "Brother Yaorong! Brother Lian Sheng invited us to De Ru for afternoon tea this afternoon, and then he came directly here. Are you coming alone?"

Lin Yaorong of course knew what Bian Lang wanted to ask, but he just smiled and said, "Xinyan's comeback, I know you have helped a lot, I thought you would come. So of course I have to come to see you, and then bring friends to support Xinyan. These are all friends in the circle, I will introduce them to you..."

After introducing himself to everyone, he whispered in Bian Lang's ear, "I'll wait for you when we're done here. Give me a chance and I'll treat you to porridge..."

Bian Lang also happened to have something to ask him, so he readily agreed: "Well, if nothing unexpected happens, let's go together after this."

After Lin Yaorong nodded in agreement, Bian Lang returned to his original seat with a smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)