One person's entertainment

Chapter 104, Dropping out of school

Hong Kong, EMI Records.

"It's OK for him to cover your song 'Promise', but 'Red Bean' only gives the recording and performance rights, this..."

"Is there any problem? If you have the recording rights, you can make and sell them. If you have the performance rights, you can perform and sing them commercially."

As soon as Wang Jingfei returned to Hong Kong today, she immediately went to the company to discuss cooperation with Shen Lingyou with the general manager.

Huang Weiqing, however, thought that Shen Lingyou, a newcomer, was not aware of his own status by offering such conditions. Instead, they should be the ones to propose the conditions.

1997 can be said to be a very important year in Wang Jingfei's career and life. Although she released the album "Fuzo" the year before and appeared on the cover of the Asian edition of "Time", in January 1997, she became a mother and signed with a new company. Her former agency New Art City also split her Cantonese album into three EPs and released them separately, so she urgently needed a new album to express her new self, new life, and a new beginning.

She liked the song "Red Bean" very much and could agree to any conditions. Besides, in her opinion, the conditions given by Shen Lingyou were not a big deal at all.

The new agency EMI also wants to release a new album for Wang Jingfei as soon as possible. After all, they spent 6000 million to sign her and they want to make back the money, so they have already started preparations. Just looking at the main creative lineup, you can tell that a lot of money has been spent. The producer is Liang Rongjun, and the songwriters include COCTEAU TWINS from the UK, Miyuki Nakajima from Japan, Alex San and Zhang Jiatian from Hong Kong, Zhang Yadong and Dou Wei from the mainland, Chen Xiaoxia and Li Zhengfan from Formosa Province, etc.

Therefore, Huang Weiqing felt that the cooperation with Shen Lingyou was questionable.

"I have decided on the song "Red Bean" and will use it as the title song of the new album. You can show it to Alvin. He will definitely support my decision." Wang Jingfei said in a firm attitude.

Alvin is the English name of Leung Wing-chun, a gold medal producer who successfully created albums for many singers in the 1980s, including Zhang Guorong, Ye Qianwen, and Zhou Qisheng.

He and Wang Jingfei are old acquaintances and they started working together as early as 1989. He produced many albums including "One Hundred Thousand Whys", "Dream Man", "Wang Jingwen", "Obsession", "Pleasuring Myself", and "Coming Home".

His level of song appreciation is among the best in the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry.

Huang Weiqing knew Wang Jingfei's personality. She was independent and did things her own way. There was nothing he could do but to go find Liang Rongjun as she wished.

"How about it?"

"Wonderful!"

Hearing Liang Rongjun's evaluation, Huang Weiqing raised his eyebrows and said, "Is it really that good?"

Liang Rongjun nodded and said seriously: "It is tailor-made for Jingfei. The lyrics are delicate and lingering, and the melody is beautiful and charming. It can perfectly show her unique voice that is ethereal and affectionate."

Huang Weiqing sighed and said, "Then, it's okay to use it as the title song of the new album?"

Liang Rongjun smiled and said, "Of course, no problem, more than enough. By the way, has this song been won?"

Huang Weiqing said with a long “uh”, “Not yet. The songwriter attaches great importance to copyright and only gave us the recording and performance rights. You know, every record company buys the copyright in a package when buying a song.”

Liang Rongjun said, "This is your business. What I can tell you is that if you miss this song, it will be a regret for Jingfei and for EMI as well."

Huang Weiqing had already made up his mind when things got to this point. Then his cell phone rang.

"Hey……"

"Oh, I see."

"Please ask the person to come to my office first. I will be back soon."

After hanging up the phone, Huang Weiqing stood up and said to Liang Rongjun, "Let's go. The songwriter's agent is here. I'll go talk to him and try to get the song."

Liang Rongjun did not respond. He had said everything he needed to say. As a part-time worker, he could not influence the matter. He sent Huang Weiqing out, came back and picked up the song text, looking up.

【--"red beans"

Lyricist: Shen Lingyou
Composer: Shen Lingyou
[Arranger: Shen Lingyou] Liang Rongjun leaned back on his chair, as if he remembered something.

"That talented singer from the mainland?"

"It's really awesome."

"The Chinese music scene is about to change."

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Lasa, the crew of "Never Forget Me".

"Fuck, it's only been over a month since we last met, and you've gotten a lot darker."

"What are you two looking at each other with? It's not dark. It's called healthy color."

"It doesn't matter if he's black or not, he's still handsome."

The ones whose mouths are crackling like machine guns are Qin Hao, Liu Huohua and Chen Minghao. The Central Academy of Drama has already had its summer vacation, so they came here to join the crew. They arrived this morning.

Shen Lingyou touched his face and said, "Too much sun." Then he changed the subject and asked, "How did your final exams go?"

Qin Hao replied, "Your absence only highlights your strength. Without your script, our grades dropped a lot, but luckily, we managed to pass without any danger. Chen Cheng, Wen Xiang, and Luo Minghua were not so lucky. They failed several subjects including acting, lines, and body shape, and were all persuaded to drop out."

Liu Huohua said with emotion: "When I first entered school, I thought that Ziyi and I would be expelled, but I didn't expect that I would finish my freshman year safely. Fortunately, you are here."

Chen Minghao smiled and said, "You are really crucial to our military training. If the script is not good, we can make up for it with our acting skills."

Zeng Xiaolai also looked at Shen Lingyou with admiration. She felt it more deeply than anyone else. She was able to play the role of Ouyang Lanlan well thanks to Shen Lingyou's guidance. She retracted her gaze and said to the three people, "Then, what about the final exams for Lingyou and me?"

Liu Huohua replied: "The day before the holiday, Teacher Chang told us that when you return to school next semester, you just need to finish the test paper, and the same goes for the pavilion."

Qin Hao added: "What I mean is, your acting lines and body movements are all fine, so we just need to test your theoretical knowledge."

Chen Minghao said with a smile: "Your work with a male lead and a female lead is already the best final report work."

Zeng Xiaolai breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Lingyou guessed the same thing and said, "Just hold on for another year. When you are a junior, you can come out to film."

After chatting for a while, Zhao Baogang asked the makeup artist to come and do their makeup, and a new round of shooting began.

At the end of the month, the crew left Lasa and headed for Yinchuan.

Due to altitude sickness, the shooting time was extended for several days.

However, the overall progress is still within the expected time and has not been affected.

Shen Lingyou did not follow the group. He took three days off to attend the large-scale concert "Love Song of 1997" to celebrate the return of Hong Kong.

"The program team has decided that you should sing 'Descendants of the Dragon'. I guess it's because 'Compendium of Materia Medica' is not popular enough and not suitable enough. Although 'Yellow Man' is popular enough and suitable enough, it conflicts with the song type of Andy Lau's 'Chinese People'." Huo Wenxi lobbied Shen Ling for the arrangement.

(End of this chapter)