Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Liu Hua smiled. The big boss's prestige was evident; how could he possibly provide songs of mediocre quality? Wouldn't that be slapping himself in the face? Where would his pride be?
Zhang You and Li Qin exchanged glances but remained noncommittal before following along. Zhou Mei was the least interested, as her focus was on her acting career, not singing. Therefore, she was the most at ease with a "let's see" attitude.
Each of the four people had their own recording studio, located in a closed corridor. The entrance was You Fengxia's dressing room, which was locked after entering!
“From now on, I will personally deliver all three meals a day. It’s not that I don’t trust you, but there are many people in the company and I have to be careful to prevent anyone from leaking information. Please understand.”

The perfect song for you is already in the recording studio, and a professional production team is ready to assist you. Just find your rhythm and you can start recording!

You Fengxia pointed out that four out of the ten recording studios had corresponding labels, so you could just find the right one to get started. Liu Hua pushed the door open and locked it, then eagerly picked up the sheet music. His eyes lit up, and sure enough!

The other three were similar; they were initially skeptical, but once they received the sheet music and lyrics, their opinions changed immediately. It felt like the music was tailor-made for them, with a strong sense of fit!
Leaving aside the situation inside the recording studio, He Yuzhu received news that Tao Wei's first meeting with Wu Zhengyuan ended in failure, which meant that Ye Qian had played a significant role.

Ye Qian felt something was wrong when she got home from get off work. Every time she came home, it was cold and quiet. Today, however, the dining table was set with a delicious and colorful meal. Ye Qian was taken aback. She hadn't felt such a heartwarming scene in a long time. Perhaps it had stopped since she left home and entered society.

"Miss Ye, the boss is busy in the kitchen, we'll head back now!"

This is a high-security Chinese-owned affluent community. Unidentified individuals cannot enter because the community was built by the Huo family, so it is safe and secure!

"Have a meal before you leave. There's so much food you can't possibly finish it all. You've worked so hard!"

Ye Qian knew that the bodyguards were from He Yuzhu's company, so she naturally treated them more gently and even regarded them as her own people!
"Don't leave yet, eat first before you rest. I just made a few Sichuan dishes!"

Just as the bodyguards were about to leave, He Yuzhu's voice came from the kitchen: Sichuan cuisine? Was this specially made for them? As members of the selected women's team, they naturally knew that He Yuzhu's true skill lay in cooking!
"Boss, then we won't stand on ceremony. But please take the food with you, hehe... We won't bother you any longer!"

The bodyguard captain chuckled and, along with his team, disappeared before Ye Qian's eyes, carrying brightly colored Sichuan dishes. The house across the street was their house, convenient for timely protection, so it was very close—just a few steps away!
"Xiaoqian, you've worked hard. The TVB New Talent Singing Awards are just around the corner, and four artists from Ho's Entertainment will be making their debut. I'm so busy and haven't had a chance to come see you yet. I'm cooking for you today as a way of warming your heart, hehe..."

That's right, Ye Qian has already moved into the house that He Yuzhu prepared. He originally wanted to buy it in the villa area where He Qian lived, which would be more convenient to move around in, but Ye Qian refused in the end.

Living in a villa alone is not only wasteful, but also requires hiring more servants. It's far less comfortable than living in a large apartment. Besides, this house is quite nice. It's a 5000-square-meter mansion. Many people would love to live in one but can't afford it!
"Brother Zhu, it's okay. Just so you know, TVB's New Talent Singing Awards invited me to be a judge this time, which means I'm one of the judges, hehe!"

Ye Qian looked at He Yuzhu smugly. In fact, she hadn't expected to be invited to be a judge. Logically speaking, she wasn't qualified!
"Really? This is a great opportunity to increase our visibility. Xiaoqian, tell me about the selection process for this Rookie Competition!" He Yuzhu wanted to know the rules so he could make specific plans. Their abilities were undeniable, and with professional teachers guiding them, making it to the finals wouldn't be a problem. However, they still needed to understand the rules clearly.

"Brother Zhu, during the registration phase, participants must submit their personal information and musical works within the specified time. The age limit is usually under 25 years old and without a contract. 7;

In the preliminary round, the judges will conduct an initial screening of applicants through methods such as interviews, singing demonstrations, or video recordings, and select some outstanding contestants to advance to the semi-finals!

The semi-finals have higher requirements; contestants must perform again and be judged by the judges to ultimately select those who advance to the finals!
Finalists must demonstrate their overall abilities. The judging panel will evaluate performances based on multiple dimensions, including musical performance, stage presence, and appearance, combined with audience votes to determine the final rankings. The requirements are rigorous!

Sally Yeh recounted everything she knew in detail, but He Yuzhu frowned. A young man without a contract? Isn't that absurd?
All four of them have contracts in place. Although it hasn't been announced yet, they are contracts now. What will happen if they are discovered later?
"Xiaoqian, Liu Hua, Zhang You, Li Qin, and Zhou Mei have signed lifetime contracts with He's Entertainment. Although it hasn't been made public, it will be troublesome if someone finds out later. Do you have any specific solutions?"

There are no secrets that stay hidden forever. After these people become famous and successful, there is a high probability that paparazzi and employees of Ho's Entertainment will leak information for petty gains!

"Pfft, Brother Zhu, almost every contestant who wins an award has someone behind them. If no one tries to increase their popularity, they won't get any results in the audience voting."

This is an unfortunate reality; without fame and recognition, it's impossible to succeed. After all, very few people dedicate themselves to watching major sporting events on television without missing a single match. Therefore, magazines play a crucial role, albeit at a considerable cost!

That's right. Apart from a very few from wealthy families, most of the singers participating in the competition come from ordinary families. How could they possibly afford to spend money on magazine publicity? Who would believe that these people have no one backing them up? It's the rich and powerful who are the most unruly!
"what do you mean?"

He Yuzhu nodded. Every industry has its unspoken rules. Without someone behind you, you can't get anything done. But how do you use them?
"Most companies operate very simply, signing two contracts in total. The company is preparing to focus on developing your potential in order to make money, not for charity."
Therefore, there must have been a contract before your debut, it's just not announced yet. You're still participating as an unsigned contestant to create hype for yourself.

Of course, the company isn't training you for charity. Therefore, after the results of the talent show, they will sign you again and then release the news that so-and-so has signed with so-and-so company.
In this way, I meet TVB's eligibility criteria, and TVB itself won't care too much about these things. Frankly, all they care about is ratings, understand?

Ye Qian explained in great detail, and it seemed that this was the only way she could help He Yuzhu, since he really didn't know much about business!
"Understood, Xiaoqian. After the contract ends, go to school first. If that doesn't work out, go to Bald Eagle for an MBA. I'll arrange the school. The future of He's Entertainment will depend on you!" (End of Chapter)