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Chapter 14, Criticism Announced to the Whole School [Please Read and Subscribe]

Chen Jiantian is good at stacking armor, Shen Lingyou knows about it and has seen this kind of album.

Singles will not have to worry about sales unless they are released by a very famous singer. If they are released by an ordinary singer or a new singer, they will most likely flop.

It's a very simple reason. First of all, it can't be sold at a high enough price. One song can be sold for the price of ten songs. In an era when no one is rich, very few people are willing to pay this money.

Secondly, without fame, even if you release a single or an album, it is very likely that no one will be interested.

Therefore, many record companies will compile songs from ten singers into a compilation album for easier sales.

No matter how many songs are just to make up the number, at least there is a large quantity and enough to satisfy everyone. Once everyone gets over this mental barrier, they will naturally be willing to pay for it.

Chen Jiantian already has a number of songs of average quality on hand, and since they have to be released anyway, he might as well use them as "tool songs" for "Heart Too Soft", which might then sell better.

Shen Lingyou pondered for a long time and felt that this was a good strategy. The quality of the song "Heart Too Soft" could not be surpassed by any other song. After thinking it over, he said calmly, "I can accept it..."

Chen Jiantian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that he would not agree to this due to his youthful impetuosity, so he said with a cheerful expression, "Then I'll go back and arrange it..."

However, before he could finish his words, Shen Lingyou interrupted him with a "but": "I have a condition."

Chen Jiantian blurted out: "What conditions are you talking about? Just tell me."

Shen Lingyou said bluntly: "I want 40%."

Chen Jiantian was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting this condition, and then smiled and said, "40%, 40%, no problem."

If Shen Lingyou had asked for this share on the day they met at the Red Shell Bar, he would definitely not agree. But things are different now. Firstly, Shen Lingyou's status in his heart has risen, and secondly, the album contains nine songs from his company, so this 10% share is worth giving up.

Shen Lingyou was quite surprised. He agreed so easily?
He just mentioned it casually and didn't expect Chen Jiantian to accept it so readily. If he had known, he should have said 50%.

But to be honest, Chen Jiantian is a pretty good person. He doesn't have any bossy attitude and has a genuine desire for talent. It's just that... Red Star's ending is not very good.

Why is Red Star called a utopia? Because everyone gathers together for music and idealism.

The word idealism seems to be inseparable from the first generation of Chinese rock musicians, and is destined to be a funeral song.

Last year, Magic Stone Records went into decline. Zhang Peiren left a sentence "The entire 90s was a unique decade of idealism in Chinese history", and then left Yanjing and returned to Formosa Province in disappointment, which confirmed all of this.

Red Star was not spared either. Due to rampant piracy, limited funding, imperfect contracts, and artists’ termination of contracts one after another, Red Star completely went downhill and became history.

Many years later, Chen Jiantian mentioned Red Star again: "In Australia, I usually don't tell people that I was the agent of Beyond and Wang Jingfei. I will tell people that I used to be a Red Star in the mainland. Being a Red Star also has bad memories, but generally speaking, I am very proud to have been a Red Star."

Shen Lingyou knew the ending of Red Star, but he couldn't help Chen Jiantian.

why?
He can't even take care of himself, how can he take care of others?

Not only did they fail to help, they also added fuel to the fire and stole the songs of many popular artists.

let it go.

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After a few busy days, life returned to normal, with the classroom, cafeteria and dormitory as the only routine.

One thing that was different from usual was that more people were talking about Shen Lingyou, not just in their class, but also in other classes and grades. How could they keep the news from leaking out?

That day, in the office of the Performance Department of the Chinese Academy of Drama.

Chang Li had just finished grading the performance homework of Class 96. It was completed, but the quality was worrying.

"Teacher Chang, are you correcting the homework of Class 96 again?" Even the teachers passing by knew what Chang Li was doing after seeing his frown.

"This class is so troublesome. No one is worry-free!" Chang Li raised his hand and gently rubbed his temple, looking very distressed.

"Didn't you praise Shen Lingyou a few days ago? His homework was not good either?" the teacher asked again.

"There's no problem with his homework. He's always the best in Class 96. But he lacks discipline." Chang Li snorted, his face instantly turning ugly.

"Because..." When the teacher was speaking, there was a knock on the door, so he immediately changed his words and said, "Come in!"

Speak of the devil, it was Shen Lingyou who came: "Hello, Teacher Chang, Hello, Teacher Li." After greeting politely, he walked to Chang Li's desk and said, "Teacher Chang, are you looking for me?"

Chang Li folded his hands across his chest and said seriously, "Tell me what discipline you violated?"

No one is not afraid of her majesty.

But after getting along for a long time, everyone knows that she appears fierce on the outside but is gentle on the inside.

People are afraid of her because they respect her, and some even affectionately call her "Mother Chang" in private.

At this time, Shen Lingyou heard Chang Li's question, and the first thing he thought of was the MV shooting. He gritted his teeth and defended himself: "Teacher, shooting an MV is not a violation of discipline, and I went to shoot it on the weekend, and it didn't affect my studies."

After hearing this, Chang Li laughed angrily and said, "You still think you are right? Not only did you ignore the school rules, but you also brought your classmates with you to ignore my words?"

Shen Lingyou quickly admitted his mistake and said, "Teacher, I was wrong."

Chang Li looked at this student whom he liked and had high expectations for, and his anger subsided a little. He slowed down his tone and said, "The reason why the school has such a rule is that it was decided after many meetings and discussions. First, freshman and sophomore are the key stages for laying the foundation, and academic studies should be the priority. Second, this circle is complicated, and you, who don't know the ins and outs of society, can't cope with it at all."

Hearing this, Shen Lingyou explained, "Red Star Production Company is one of the best record companies in the mainland. The boss, Chen Jiantian, was once the manager of the Beyond band and the queen Wang Jingfei. He is trustworthy. Also, I have been traveling around the country with my parents to do business since I was a child. I can be said to have been influenced by them. I can judge people and things more accurately than my peers."

Chang Li joked with him again. This little guy was indeed different. He said unhappily, "But you are a student now, so you must abide by school rules. Also, not every classmate has such a good talent as you. If you don't think about yourself, you should also think about your classmates. They can't even do their homework now."

Shen Lingyou raised his head, looked at her with tears in his eyes, and said sincerely: "Teacher is right, I have now deeply realized my mistakes."

Can't I deal with you? Chang Li saw him acting and felt amused. He said with a straight face, "It is inevitable to criticize the whole school. I won't notify your parents. This will not happen again."

Shen Lingyou's face immediately turned bitter, but he was relieved in his heart. This punishment was too acceptable: "Teacher, this incident was caused by me, and the classmates were also fooled by me to go there. Can you punish me alone?"

Chang Li smiled for the third time and said, "You are quite loyal. Since you said so, I will grant your wish."

Shen Lingyou smiled and said, "Thank you, teacher."

This sudden change dumbfounded the teacher standing by. He was punished and criticized by the whole school, but he could still laugh.

Shen Lingyou didn't care about this insignificant punishment. Even if he was expelled from school, it would be fine. He came here to gild himself, so it wouldn't matter much if he failed.

Soon, the criticism was implemented throughout the school.

(End of this chapter)