Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 895 The name of the game
"Hehe!" Ding Tong just chuckled and didn't say anything more.

Assigned creations might be difficult for others, or even puzzling, since inspiration, like GC, isn't something you can just have whenever you want.

But this is not a difficult task for Bian Lang. From "Dyeing the Night Black" to "Don't Bother Me", Bian Lang's creations on every assigned theme are precise and amazing.

Commander Hao looked at Ding Tong, who was grinning foolishly, and said in an annoyed tone, "Xiao Tong, look at you. Bian Lang is already making waves overseas, but you guys haven't even made a splash. What's with that so-called music festival?"

Instead of answering the question directly, Ding Tong continued to ask Commander Hao, "In your experience, is Bian Lang's song really that complicated?"

Commander Hao didn't answer immediately. After thinking for a while, he slowly said, "If there hadn't been 'Believe in Yourself' before, I estimate it wouldn't have had much of an impact. At least those people who danced so enthusiastically wouldn't have been so interested."

But the popularity of "Believe in Yourself" speaks for itself. Many schools play it during morning exercises, and stores use it for employee motivation, as does the basketball association… If it were just someone else making a random adaptation, that would be one thing, but this is how he himself plays with it. How can you expect those who decided to use the song to feel about this?

Considering the national situation, Ding Tong nodded in agreement before beginning to explain the Woodstock situation...

Meanwhile, Vice President Xu was also cramming on information about Bian Lang and Rolling Stone. As soon as he started reading, he realized that his mentor was truly wicked!
Regardless of how the Bian Lang incident is internally characterized, the fact that several official media outlets have remained completely silent shows that everyone is taking this matter very seriously. If he were to actually issue any instructions, he could be severely criticized by netizens.

Although netizens may not necessarily be criticizing him, he knows it himself!

The most intriguing part of this whole affair is that Bian Lang's song wasn't sung in China, and then the news of him being nominated for the World Cup theme song immediately came out. This was like giving Bian Lang an instant shield.

If some kind of guidance were issued to Bian Lang at this time, it would be fine if he didn't get elected, but if he did, it would be a huge embarrassment, and an international laughing stock at that. After all, people in China would just laugh it off in their hearts, and even if they said it out loud, it wouldn't spread, but those people abroad who love to watch the drama unfold would think that way.

At that point, all sorts of accusations will be leveled against the country!
"Let's put this on hold for now and wait for the hype to die down..." Just as he was about to take a break from the computer screen, his work email showed a new email notification, and at the same time, his WeChat message notification went off on his phone.

Upon opening the email, he found it was from a "colleague" working in the United States: "Old Xu, I sent you an email. Please take a look. This information is completely devoid of any personal bias; it is all factual data. I hope you will take it seriously!"

Xu Funeng's ability to reach this position is no small feat. Although the message didn't reveal any useful information, he knew it was definitely related to Bian Lang's matter.

Sure enough, when he clicked on it, it was an analysis about CAA and Bian Lang.

At his level, he's so sensitive to these kinds of things that he can basically understand the other party's thoughts after reading them. This "other party" clearly refers to CAA; at this moment, he already considers Bian Lang one of his own.

This was the first time he'd heard of CAA, but judging by his keen intuition, he was certain that others in the department were well aware of it. After all, it was stated that CAA's reach extended throughout the entire entertainment industry, and many big-name artists from Europe and America were under their management.

This means that every star who enters Hollywood could become their prey!

Although China lags behind developed countries in cultural and entertainment development, it does have world-class movie stars, so he felt that someone within the ministry was definitely aware of this. After pondering for a while between moving upwards and moving sideways, he chose to move upwards…

As for why the official media hasn't made a move yet, it's entirely because the pace of updates is too fast. Before they've even finished working on one story, another one comes out, so they simply ignore it and wait for the relevant authorities to give their opinions.

Anyway, they're not marketing accounts, so they don't need to piggyback on traffic.

With official media remaining silent, many marketing accounts are at a loss for what to do.

Keep writing for the money? I'm afraid that the more enjoyable it is to write now, the harsher the ban will be later.

However, there are also those who only care about money. A few KOLs with decent writing skills, after receiving tens of thousands of yuan in writing fees, managed to portray Bian Lang as a genuine hippie in the eyes of the general public.

The rumors and baseless accusations about his chaotic private life left the musicians at Rolling Stone speechless.

Furthermore, some so-called parenting KOLs have directly pointed out that Bian Lang's works may have irreversible effects on the physical and mental health of teenagers.

Guo Sichu burst out laughing: "If Bian Lang were really that kind of person, then it would be simple! Back then, everyone in the industry thought he and Dong You were a perfect couple. How come in these people's mouths it's just a charade to maintain their image? And these people saying he's a bad influence on kids, that's even more ridiculous. Unless it's a parent guiding them, what kid would listen to Bian Lang's songs?"

Liang Kuan was also somewhat speechless, but in response to Guo Sichu's question, she still smiled and teased, "Bian Lang has also written children's songs, like 'The Little Insects Fly' and that 'Lazy Insect.' Sometimes I wonder, are there any themes that this guy isn't good at?"

At this point, Guo Sichu could only say speechlessly, "That's probably not the case. He can write 'Good Luck,' but if he weren't the lead singer, he could be locked in a dark room and write an entire album for me in a day!"

Liang Kuan looked at Guo Sichu and said with a sly smile, "That's not impossible. Isn't it said that there are only oxen that die from exhaustion, not fields that are ruined by plowing? You can lock it in a dark room and make sure it can't get out of bed..."

"Are you trying to die, Sister Kuan..."

"Let's get down to business. How are your preparations going? When are you going to meet up with Europe and the Rolling Stones?"

These were all part of a pre-planned itinerary, and Guo Sichu didn't believe Liang Kuan could have forgotten them. The fact that he asked about it now must mean something else.

"Sister Kuan, just say what you have to say."

“I’m worried that Bian Lang might not be able to perform after he goes and comes back. The Rolling Stones won’t be affected, so shouldn’t you consider stepping in at this time?”

These words were essentially forcing Guo Sichu to make a choice.

At times like this, it's crucial to prioritize. For her personally, having Bian Lang help her release the album and solidify her position as a top female singer is the safest option. From Magic Stone's profit perspective, this is indeed the case.

However, if Liang Kuan's words come true, the survival of the Rolling Stones is the most important thing for the entire Rolling Stone Records, and even for a certain segment of the Chinese rock scene. But for Guo Sichu, this choice is undoubtedly very risky. Losing fans within a certain area is certainly inevitable, and whether it will affect her endorsements is another matter entirely.

Guo Sichu replied almost without hesitation, "Then you can make the arrangements. I can go back and pack my things and leave now."

With this reply, Liang Kuan fully understood Guo Sichu's thoughts.

Having already made preparations, she arranged for, with the cooperation of Goose Egg Music, to compile a list of all the songs containing suggestive or sexual content, which were then compiled by various entertainment industry marketing accounts.

It's not just songs; many literary works have also been unearthed.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, everyone could see that these accounts were saying: "Why should things written in Chinese characters be allowed to be sold legitimately in bookstores? Bian Lang's English songs, which we don't even know if he'll record or release in China, are being targeted and attacked!"

Bai Dao even posted a video on his overseas account, saying that all those old fogies in the industry who were shouting for Bian Lang to fight were hypocrites. They were learning Western things themselves, but they wouldn't allow Bian Lang to directly Westernize and educate foreigners.

Moreover, after venting his frustrations, he actually shared some valuable insights, thoroughly explaining the symphonic and rock arrangement concept behind Bian Lang's song.

They even dug up those so-called experts who criticized Bian Lang and asked them one by one if they could understand their arguments.

"See, they can definitely understand it! But whether they can actually write it down is another question!" Liu Tianwang's brilliant stroke brought Bai Dao directly back from the internet.

Then Bian Lang's various connections in the industry all came together to exert their influence, making those idols who would make headlines for the smallest things tremble with fear.

Even Liu Xiao Kui himself exclaimed, "Before, I had to pay to get on the trending topics list, but now I don't need to. I can just cling to Brother Lang's coattails!"

His manager sighed repeatedly upon hearing this, saying, "You're so hopeless..."

"What can I do? I can't sing. Maybe I should hold a concert..."

"Stop right there! If you want to be like Du Yunxi, I won't stop you, but don't go and ruin music festivals under Rolling Stone!"

"Tsk tsk, you weren't like this before. You never objected to anything that would boost my online traffic!"

"Having dealt with Rolling Stone for so long, I've come to understand one thing clearly. If you don't transform your image, you might disappear one day. You're doing fine as you are now, focusing on acting, and casually being the leader of a hundred thousand hippies online, reaping the benefits of Bianlang's traffic. Do you believe that once your acting skills and other aspects reach a certain level, Bianlang might just give you a Best Actor award?"

"What? I don't believe it at all!" Liu Xiao Kui took it all as a joke from his manager.

But Liu Xiao-kui's agent was serious. Although the "Pirate Radio" project was being prepared overseas, news had already come back. So, his words were also a reminder to Liu Xiao-kui to maintain this connection; the person who could come up with the script for "V for Vendetta" must be excellent at storytelling!

As for Bian Lang, who was at the center of the vortex, he was extremely busy in Europe.

Aside from rehearsals, he spends all his time on the football field. His energy these past few days has once again changed his perception of the Koreans. Several traditionally strong European teams that were let down in the World Cup are now actively contacting Bian Lang, all wanting him to make time to film scenes for their national teams' music videos!
Bian Lang never expected that his wish to take photos with various big-name football stars, which he could only dream of in his previous life, would be miraculously fulfilled in this life, and that they would even be eagerly offered to him by them.

On his last day before heading to Moscow, Bian Lang, accompanied by Davies, visited Ajax's home stadium. Although the Eredivisie isn't one of the top five leagues, Ajax, Europe's talent-making factory, remains just as formidable even in a different era.

As the parent club of Davis and Ibrahimovic, Bian Lang is naturally very happy to include Ajax in his music videos.

As early as the day Bian Lang released the lyrics and music, Ajax had already obtained the demo and began organizing people to spread it among fans.

The lyrics of the song "Ole ole ole ole" are very simple, and the melody is not complicated either. After listening to it once or twice, anyone who is not tone-deaf can sing along.

Moreover, when Bian Lang provided the lyrics and music, he clearly indicated which part the fans would sing and which part he would sing, making it simple and clear!
So before today's match between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, the Dutch, who had also suffered at the hands of the South Korean team, were very happy to have Bian Lang appear before the official start of the match, leading all the Dutch fans in the stadium to launch Bian Lang's first assault on the World Cup theme song.

Davids, a Dutch international, told Bian Lang a lot about that World Cup on his way there and told him not to be too surprised when he arrived at the stadium.

Although Bian Lang was prepared, he was still speechless with shock when he entered the stadium and was surrounded by TIFO displays on all four sides of the stands!
On the side of the stands facing the president are the Dutch team's emblem and the Rolling Stones' logo, while opposite them is a pixelated image of Bian Lang, along with a banner supporting his success: "Beat the Koreans!"

This scene actually took place during a match between two of the Dutch Eredivisie's three giants, which shows just how hated the Koreans were for their actions during that World Cup...

Bian Lang, who took the microphone, was a little teary-eyed. After calming down, he walked to the center circle with both teams' scarves on.

"Thank you all. I really never imagined that my first solo concert for 10,000 people would be at Ajax's home stadium!"

After being greeted with cheers from the fans, Bian Lang immediately began his performance.

As the music started playing, the fans' enthusiasm soared. Bian Lang didn't just stand still; instead, he grabbed a microphone and began jogging around the field, like a player warming up.

As the prelude ended, Bian Lang raised the microphone and began singing to the fans on the main stage: "The name of the game?"

Then came the passionate roar of tens of thousands of people in the stadium: "Football!"

(End of this chapter)