Huayu: Female celebrities are looking for treasures in me

"concern?"

All the women cast curious glances at Zhang Li.

Zhang Liangying was also puzzled, as she herself hadn't expected to have any concerns.

“That means my songs aren’t good enough.” Zhang Li picked up a chicken wing, tore off the meat with gloves on, and slowly said, “If my songs are too mediocre, even if a company gives you resources and does promotion, the final results won’t be very good.”

"This is your first album since leaving EE-Media. Its performance will determine a lot of things, so Sister Jane, you can't be blinded by the visible benefits. You still need to analyze the risks."

"This risk is the probability that I can write a good song for you."

Girls: "."

What kind of concern is that?

Do you even need to question Zhang Li's songwriting talent?

Not to mention those OSTs that have been released and become classics, and songs like "Never Forget Your Peace of Mind".

The six OSTs from "Chinese Paladin" and the ten songs from the new version of "Meteor Garden" are enough to make an album. There are also OSTs written for some movies and TV series, plus "This is Love" and "The Last Page".

All of these can prove your strength; you are on the same level as people like Milk Tea, Lun Lingjun, and Wang Lihong.

He is also an all-rounder in songwriting, composing, and arranging.

“Indeed, we need to analyze the risks.” Zhang Liangying continued, smiling, “Then, Ah Li, what kind of album do you think we can commission for me?”

"That's hard to say." Zhang Li stuffed the meat into his mouth and said slowly, "I dare not say anything more, but as long as your company promotes it well, has sufficient resources, and doesn't run into any bad competitors, removing the 'small' part should be fine, right?"

What does it mean if we remove the word "small"?
The women were all taken aback, not quite understanding the meaning of those words.

Zhang Liangying herself reacted quickly, her breathing slightly rapid, and confirmed, "The little queen's little?"

In fact, many people have called her a pop music queen, but perhaps because she came from the Super Girl talent show, some people still like to nitpick and say that she can't be considered a queen in the strict sense.

She's a level below artists like Zhang Shaohan, Jolin Tsai, and Wang Xinling.

Some people say that she only has singing skills and vocal qualities, but no emotion, and lacks flavor and uniqueness in her singing.

She actually cared a lot about these comments and wanted to prove herself with outstanding results.

Does Zhang Li mean he can help complete this step?

"Yeah." Zhang Li nodded.

hiss!
All the women were shocked.

This is tantamount to saying, "Let me be in charge of your next album. As long as your teammates don't hold you back and you don't encounter any formidable opponents, you're bound to become a superstar!"
She is a recognized diva in the music industry, on par with actresses who win television or even film awards.

Zhang Li really dares to speak her mind.

Sure enough, his claim of "concerns" was just a joke.

If you're going to help someone solidify their status as a superstar, how could their work be bad?

“I have less than a month before I sign the contract.” Zhang Liangying swallowed hard. “Before that, could you please send me a demo? Ideally, it would be a title track or a second single. Something on par with ‘The Last Page’ would be fine, but something on par with ‘Painting Heart’ would be even better.”

"If it's just an ordinary song, I hope it's at the level of 'Love Through Lifetimes'."

"Then the contract, you name how you want it to be signed!"

She naturally had complete faith in Zhang Li's abilities.

If she were alone, she would readily agree to this gesture of trust to gain his favor.

She wasn't afraid of Zhang Li betraying her, because Zhang Li had no grudge against her and was even a friend. He wanted to help her become a superstar to prove her strength and completely open up the music producer market.

In other words, Zhang Li will do his best to create this album for himself.

Everything was for a win-win situation, so she could trust that Zhang Li would take it seriously.

But her agent and team might not trust her that much.

The assistance that Universal Music could provide was part of her decision to sign with them, and she couldn't just give it up easily.

But if Zhang Li comes up with a good song that she can use to convince her manager and team, then there will be no problem at all.

“That’s only natural.” Zhang Li nodded slightly. “I’ve already written the album theme, the title track, and the second title track. I’ll send them to you later.”

Zhang Liangying's expression changed again: "You've already finished writing it!?"

“That’s right.” Zhang Li nodded while eating a chicken wing. “I’m the kind of person who never fights a battle unprepared.”

Girls: "."

You're clearly overly prepared.

"Could you tell me about it?"

What theme are you planning to cover?

Zhang Liangying couldn't wait to ask.

Liu Yifei and the other girls also listened attentively.

This is firsthand information about Jane Zhang's new album next year.

Who knows, we might talk about it on a TV show or on some other special occasion in the future.

"Are you sure you want me to say this here?" Zhang Li raised an eyebrow.

"What's the big deal?" Zhang Liangying smiled nonchalantly. "Sister Yaya and Sister Qianqian are my best friends. The others are all artists in your company, and they're all actresses. How could they possibly leak the theme information?"

"Moreover, the theme is very important for us singers when releasing an album. It's like the outline of a novel, the main thread of all the songs on the album, but listeners generally don't pay attention to it."

"The song is the most important thing, I believe in you!"

Zhang Liangying was eager to know if the theme would suit her taste.

She is preparing to sign with Universal Music, and one of the conditions they are offering is that renowned music producer Ah-Di-Zai will serve as the producer, taking full responsibility for the overall musical style of the album.

For her album next year, she wants to break through her own limitations and doesn't want too much personal opinion. Instead, she hopes that a great producer can create something for her from an outsider's perspective.

But she prefers the kind of creative process that resonates with her inner self, from the theme to the songs and the musical style.

"Snapped!"

Zhang Li snapped his fingers and pointed at Zhang Liangying.

"The album's theme, including the theme song, is called 'I Believe'!"

Everyone:?
"This album will convey a joyful and positive attitude to the audience, encouraging them to have faith in everything," Zhang Li began to explain.

I'm going to write about ten songs for you.

"A Song"

There are also songs.

"Finding the feeling is..."

Zhang Li recounted the story in detail while enjoying some barbecue.

The women listened attentively, not forgetting to eat, each with a feeling of being impressed but not quite understanding.

"Hiss!" Zhang Liangying was startled.

This theme actually resonated with her current state of mind.

"I believe," is actually what she tells herself now.

Believe in yourself!
Zhang Li understands her so well.

Someone who understands her so well, and is also exceptionally talented, can definitely write a song that perfectly suits her. Slightly breathless, Zhang Liangying asked expectantly, "Ali, could you sing a few lines of the title track for me?"

Noticing the uneasy expression on her face, the women realized that she really liked and was satisfied with the topic.

Zhang Li is indeed quite capable.

"I won't sing the theme song. It relies heavily on the arrangement, and singing it a cappella doesn't have enough impact."

Zhang Li didn't refuse; after thinking about it, she decided to sing the most popular song from Zhang Liangying's next album.

However, he doesn't plan to sing the whole thing in this situation.

"Let me sing the climax of the second single a cappella."

"I'll show you the title track after the contract is signed."

"There are other songs, and I'd like to hear your opinion on them."

"The album is called 'I Believe'. If you're interested, I can guide you to participate in the creation process, whether it's writing lyrics or composing music."

This album does indeed contain more of Zhang Liangying's own compositions.

The album preparation took half a year, and the producer was in charge of it. Because Jane Zhang wanted a complete change, she hoped that the producer would give opinions from a professional perspective. In the early stages, she basically did not express her opinions and the producer took the lead.

Before each recording session, Jane Zhang would memorize the song demos thoroughly. In the end, she co-wrote two songs, and they were written at the same time. The first song was "IDO", and the second was the title track "I Believe".

In addition, Jane Zhang spent a lot of time communicating with professionals and offering her opinions on the lyrics of "We All Betrayed Love".

In short, she put in a lot of effort herself.

Zhang Li felt that this part could be kept.

When the album is released, it will certainly be a highlight.

“Okay, then let’s listen to the climax of the second single.” Jane Zhang nodded eagerly.

Liu Yifei and the other girls, who were watching the whole thing, all showed expressions of anticipation.

And you can hear Zhang Li's new song as soon as it's released.

"That's incredibly productive," Jing Tian thought to herself.

"Then I'll sing."

Zhang Li wasn't embarrassed at all. After finding her rhythm, she began to sing a cappella under the watchful eyes of all the women.

If this isn't the end, if I still love you!

If I choose to believe, you are the only one.

If you've heard this far, and if you still give up, then this is love, and I can't resist it.

If this is love, it's inherently unfair. You don't need to reason with me; I can leave.

If I grant your wish, if I can bless you, it's not because I see things clearly, it's because I'm proving that I love you.

【.】

A bunch of "ifs" appeared.

Zhang Li has perfect pitch and a top-notch voice, making her singing very captivating.

After hearing only half of the music, all the women felt an urge to sway gently to the rhythm.

Zhang Li sang it twice in a row, and miraculously, they all remembered the lyrics.

It is easy to remember, yet very catchy, leaving a lasting impression even in the early morning.

If you add composition and arrangement, the melody will definitely be even stronger.

When that time comes, this song will definitely be very popular.

"It sounds nice."

Zhang Liangying was deeply moved.

She seemed to see yet another masterpiece of hers emerging.

She secretly resolved to convince her team to agree to cooperate with Zhang Li.

This "bet" is actually a win-win agreement, and she is determined to sign it!

"Ah Li, let me pay for the late-night snack," Zhang Liangying offered.

Tonight, she's the one who got hit by a shower of gold falling from the sky.

Treating someone to a late-night snack is nothing unusual; it's only natural.

"No need, I already said I'd treat you."

Zhang Li rushed to the front desk to pay first, and said with a smile, "There are still many details to discuss. Sister Liangying, you can have your agent talk to my agent later."

"Once things are settled, you can treat me to a late-night snack. I definitely won't be polite."

"A custom album cannot be completed overnight."

"For each song, you'll be involved in the recording studio, poster design, and music video shooting."

"We'll have plenty of opportunities to meet in the future, and you'll have plenty of chances to treat me to a meal then."

Upon hearing this, Jane Zhang immediately waved her hand and generously said, "As long as it's during the album production period, I'll cover all your meals, afternoon tea, and snacks, not to mention late-night snacks. I'll treat you to whatever you buy."

This is crucial to her becoming a superstar!

Zhang Li, of course, reiterated that he would not be polite.

After the late-night snack, everyone dispersed.

"Sister Liying, what's wrong?"

On the way back to the hotel, Song Yi noticed that Zhao Liying was in a bad mood.

"It's nothing, I could have picked up some money, but I didn't," Zhao Liying said, pouting.

The main reason is that her relationship with Zhang Liangying is just so-so.

Otherwise, when Zhang Li proposed to cooperate with Zhang Liangying earlier, he could have reasonably persuaded her against it.

Once she speaks up, she can expect some reward the moment Zhang Li and Zhang Liangying actually reach a cooperation agreement.

If she's lucky enough to improve her vocal timbre and singing skills, she could also strive to become a singer.

With a songwriting genius like Zhang Li by her side, it would be a huge mistake for her not to sing.

"Find money?" Song Yi's eyes widened. "Where can you find money? I don't know anything about that."

Zhao Liying: “.”

You'd be a fool to know that.

On the other side, Liu Yifei looked at Zhang Li with a displeased expression.

"What's with that expression?" Zhang Li asked knowingly, his face showing a puzzled look.

"Why didn't you tell me about this beforehand?" Liu Yifei snorted. "I think you don't care about me at all. If you had told me beforehand, I could have said a few words on your behalf."

Zhang Li: “.”

Are you going to say a few words for me?

I don't even want to call you out on it! (End of Chapter)