American Entertainment: Taylor Swift wrote a song for the beginning

Chapter 101: Kiss of Victory (Subscription Request)

The next morning, Ryan was awakened by rustling noises.

When Daddario noticed that Ryan had opened his eyes, he chuckled and said, "Good morning, boss."

"Hungry so early in the morning?" Ryan teased.

"I'm not Taylor, with such a small appetite." She smiled even more sweetly.

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"I bought a flight for tomorrow, so we'll stay in Atlanta for one more day." Daddario, who was sweating all over, panted.

You are so greedy.

Just at this moment, Daddario's cell phone rang and she quickly answered it.

"Taylor, I just woke up, what's wrong?"

"Ryan is probably still asleep. He talked with Scooter until midnight yesterday. The two argued for a long time. Yes, it was a tough nut to crack. I guess we'll have to continue the discussion today..."

He told lies fluently, not only did he make up lies with a calm expression, but his waist was also as flexible as a deep-sea cutlassfish.

"Yes, well, yes, I will remind her. Thank you for your concern. How is it over there? That's great. I envy you two... I don't expect any more... um..." Daddario suddenly paused.

"You're such a bitch." Ryan couldn't help but say after she hung up the phone.

Daddario swallowed, thinking back on what had just happened, and was a little scared.

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"We are now in Nashville's famous music district, which is where Big Machine Records is located. We can see that a new sign has been replaced at the door. The new company is named 'Ryan & Taylor'..." The female reporter was reporting in front of the record company.

"They both came out!"

"It's Ryan and Tyler!"

"Quick, turn on the camera!"

A group of reporters rushed forward, like a 100-meter race. Within a few seconds, Ryan and Taylor were surrounded by microphones.

Ryan and Taylor were holding hands, so much so that some reporters asked them when they would announce their wedding date.

"Ryan accepted my advice. Considering that we are still young, for the sake of career development, we are not considering marriage for the time being." Taylor's face was hot, but he couldn't hide his smile, his face was full of sweetness. Inspired by this incident recently, Kuku wrote songs for Ryan and has written three or four songs.

"That's right, and the new record company has already completed the name change, and we will continue to cooperate with Universal Music Group. Scott Borchetta will also continue to work in the new company. Finally, the MV of the second single from Taylor's new album will also premiere on YouTube at 7pm this weekend..." Ryan took over the conversation and mainly mentioned Taylor's new song. He and Taylor showed up purely on impulse. This new song was the first shot after the acquisition was completed. Ryan must go all out to promote it, and only success is allowed, not failure.

“Is the new song about Ryan?”

"Taytay, can you tell us about your new album?"

"Taylor, what do you want to say to Ryan now? Do you think this acquisition will have an impact on your future career?"

"..." The reporters' questions came like a barrage of cannonballs.

"Let me answer the first question first. The new song has nothing to do with Ryan, but I have written several songs for him, and these songs will be released to you later."

"The new album is expected to be released in October..."

"I have a lot to say to Ryan. I've already said part of it. As for the details...don't ask me." Taylor's cheeks flushed and she felt a little embarrassed.

"As for the impact, of course there is an impact, but it is a good influence. Ryan will fully support my career. I would like to take this opportunity to say something to Ryan..." She turned sideways and looked at Ryan.

"Meeting you is the happiest thing that has happened to me in these 19 years." She said with a blushing face.

This can be considered as a public confession to Ryan.

Reporters at the scene couldn't help but feel touched. Most of the stars nowadays never stop saying shocking things and will do anything to gain attention. Since when, sensational news has gradually become the mainstream, with love triangles, breakups and reunions, and cheating, to name a few.

I don't know when this pure romantic "script" without twists and turns, reversals, tugs and pulls, and even without mutual complaints or quarrels, has been gradually forgotten. But now, Ryan and Taylor have aroused everyone's yearning for the pure beauty of love.

"Give me a kiss, give me a kiss!" The crowd started to cheer.

Ryan did not hesitate and pulled Taylor into his arms. Taylor bent down and tilted his upper body up, then lifted it up. Ryan held Taylor's waist with one hand and kissed him decisively.

Taylor closed his eyes and subconsciously lifted his right foot slightly...

The posture of the two people is extremely similar to the famous photo "Victory Kiss" from decades ago.

The cameras flashed wildly, capturing this brief moment forever.

This seemed to be the best ending. Just as the reporters were about to finish their work and go to produce the news broadcast, Ryan looked up and called the reporters.

"I have something more important to announce..." He deliberately waited for a few seconds to let the reporter put the microphone in front of him again.

At this time, Ryan was still hugging Taylor, facing the camera, and announced a big event.

"I have had friendly negotiations with the relevant person in charge of Schoolboy Records, and we have reached an agreement. I have officially terminated my contract with the original record company. Starting this week, I will start to set up my own record company. I have already made a preliminary plan, and will continue to announce it to the public in the future..."

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After finishing the interview, Ryan and Taylor went back to the office of Big Machine hand in hand. Compared with the quiet outside, the office seemed a little chaotic at this moment, with staff walking back and forth and papers scattered on the ground.

Not far away, Daddario, Ryan's confidant, was completing the handover work with Scott, while Taylor's father sent someone to tidy up his own office, and he would work here two days a week from then on.

Terry also came, bringing with her an accountant from the original filming company to take over the financial books. The accountant had a very good relationship with Terry, and after Terry's recommendation, Ryan officially hired her.

Even though Ryan did not change anyone's position, the necessary handover work still lasted a whole day, which was relatively fast, after all, the large machine business was relatively simple.

After the meeting with all the Big Machine Records employees, Ryan had a private conversation with the two Scotts. It was already 10:30 in the evening.

Trey and Tyler and Daddario end up in Ryan's office, which is next door to Scott's.

There were a lot of documents piled on the simple desk, and Ryan was looking at the company's performance report.

"The last album has sold over 1.4 million copies. Based on a gross profit of $6 per copy, that's nearly $10 million."

"But I only got a little over 3 million, plus the unpaid royalties, the total is less than 4 million." Taylor frowned slightly. The difference probably went into Scott's pocket, and was apportioned as "costs" under various names. For example, the "cargo damage (losses caused by printing and storing records)" in the report was as high as nearly 100,000 US dollars. Even the cost of shooting the MV was more than double the budget that Trey received. And the publicity and promotion costs were very high.

"There are less than two hundred thousand left in the company's account now, and most of the surplus was spent on publicity and promotion. Not to mention the remaining royalties that should be paid to you, I'm afraid we won't be able to pay the employees' salaries in a few months." Ryan felt a headache. Scott left a mess this time.

However, there are still a lot of revenue items on the report, such as the revenue from Taylor's single "Love Story", and the online platform has not paid the record company.

With these added, the financial statements look much better. All that's left is to slowly reconcile the accounts with Scott. Ryan spent real money and he won't just let it go like that.

"Ryan, the new filming company's office location has been selected. We need to pay the rent and add some equipment." Terry took out a list.

Ryan took it and looked at it, his pupils shrank. Just adding equipment would cost hundreds of thousands, and this was just the start-up, not counting other expenses, such as salary and the extra costs of poaching people.

"Why is it so expensive?" Ryan whispered.

"This is my shortened list. You can borrow some equipment if you can. You've made so much money from investing. This amount of money isn't too much, right?" Terry seemed indifferent.

Ryan made a lot of money, but he also spent a lot of it. He acquired Big Machine, terminated the contract, and purchased the master rights of the previous four singles. In addition, there was not much money left. Moreover, two companies were being prepared, and all of them would be places to spend money in the future. Ryan was a rich man for only a few days, and he suddenly became short of money again.

"Ryan, when are you going to go see the venue for your new record company in Florida? Di Pineapple has already made an appointment for you." Daddario asked again.

Starting a new record company, staff, venue, equipment, promotion and marketing... another series of expenses.

"Let's talk about it when I get back from England," Ryan said.

(End of this chapter)