Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 16: The Sweet Girl Is Too Tempting
Although Li Qiang, the boss of New Era, doesn't like Cao Jian very much, Han Chengguang just said that the song "A Cloud Made of Rain in the Wind" alone can sell one million copies.

That's all money, how can we let it slip away?
He quickly tried to steady Cao Jian: "Little Cao, don't be anxious. Wait a moment, let's discuss this."

In the past few years, New Era Audio and Video has been helping others produce albums and can only make a little money.

This year, the company plans to adjust its business strategy and sign some new singers so that it can get the meat instead of drinking the soup left by others.

Although he didn't like this somewhat crazy young man in front of him, for the sake of the company's reputation in the industry, he couldn't let his peers get away with it, so he couldn't let Cao Jian go.

"Then hurry up, if it doesn't work out, I'll go to another record company."

Cao Jian sat back down and didn't forget to put more pressure on them.

Li Qiang and a few others went to their own office to discuss, leaving Cao Jian, Yang Yuying and Wu Songjin at the interview table.

Wu Songjin took the opportunity to come to the table and quickly looked through a few songs. He was surprised and said, "Xiao Cao, I really underestimated you before. No wonder you dared to make so many requests. These songs are really well written. I was worried about you just now."

Before Cao Jian could say anything, Yang Yuying smiled proudly and said, "Teacher, Cao Jian is amazing."

"hehe."

Cao Jian only smiled faintly and said to Yang Yuying, "What do you think? Do you want to sign a contract with New Era? If not, I can help you find a solution."

"I?"

Yang Yuying hesitated for a moment, glanced at the teacher, and then whispered, "I want to be on the Spring Festival Gala."

No wonder.

The ratings of the current Spring Festival Gala are quite high.

On New Year’s Eve, almost every family with a TV will watch the Spring Festival Gala.

If you can appear on the Spring Festival Gala, the fame you gain will definitely not be comparable to that of any other platform.

Back then, a brand of "Cosmic cigarettes" was popular all over China. If Yang Yuying had really sung a song on the Spring Festival Gala, her reputation as a goddess would definitely have been guaranteed.

Cao Jian felt that there was nothing wrong with Yang Yuying's choice.

I guess no one in China, except myself, can resist the temptation of performing on the Spring Festival Gala.

She wants to be famous, so I will help her.

However, I have to act preemptively and pick this beautiful flower as soon as possible to avoid any further trouble.

Don’t blame your brother for being a bad person, just blame the sweet girl for being too attractive.

The best opportunity will be when the Asian Games comes.
Just as he was thinking about it, Li Qiang and others from New Era Audio and Video walked in with a smile: "Xiao Cao, we have discussed it."

Upon hearing that the people from the New Era had achieved results, Cao Jian and Yang Yuying immediately looked over.

For Cao Jian, it would be best if he could reach a cooperation, so that he wouldn't have to waste time looking for other companies.

And Yang Yuying certainly hopes that her partner can get what he wants.

Yesterday he said he wanted to buy a car. If New Era Audio and Video agrees to his request, buying a car will be possible soon.

Li Qiang and the others sat down and said, "Xiao Cao, we can agree to your proposal, but what if the album doesn't sell one million copies?"

"Then I only want 15%!"

Cao Jian's words were powerful and he seemed very confident.

"Okay! Let's sign the contract."

When Li Qiang was discussing with others just now, no one wanted such a good song to be sold cheaply to other companies.

Besides, this young man is so talented, it would be better to agree to his request and help him write some better songs in the future.

The assistant immediately helped Cao Jian prepare the contract as required.

"It's done!"

Cao Jian finally got what he wanted and breathed a sigh of relief.

Not to mention Yang Yuying's album, just her own song "Walk Away with Style" has sold at least one million copies, and it is possible that it will exceed two million.

As long as two million are really sold, and each album costs eight yuan, with a 30% share, it will be 4.8 million.

This was the 1990s
I guess I have enough money to open a KTV and make VCDs.

Cao Jian was planning for the future. The new-age Li Qiang asked Yang Yuying, "So, are you planning to sign a contract or collaborate?"

As a teacher, Wu Songjin answered for her: "She signed a contract with your company."

"very good."

Li Qiang said with satisfaction: "If the first album is successful, I will try to get you on the Spring Festival Gala next year."

After saying this, he deliberately glanced at Cao Jian to see if this young man could change his mind.

But when he found that Cao Jian was not moved at all, he felt disappointed again.

"He's really under nineteen?"

Li Qiang even suspected that Cao Jian had changed his birthday. After all, this kind of thing was very common in this era.

After the contract was printed out, Cao Jian looked at it carefully and found no problems.

Regarding the copyright issue, the contract is very clear. Since Xinshidai is responsible for the arrangement and recording, the copyright of the song belongs to Xinshidai and Cao Jian personally.

Cao Jian had no objection to this point. If you don't give people any benefits, who would be willing to bother to cooperate with you?

After all, I own half of the copyright. In the future, as long as someone covers the song or uses it for commercial activities, I will have a steady stream of income.

After signing his own contract, he also took out Yang Yuying's contract.

When Cao Jian saw that the penalty for breach of contract was 300,000 yuan, he felt a little relieved.

Three hundred thousand might be a lot, but he felt he could afford it.

After both parties signed the contract, Wu Songjin became Yang Yuying's agent.

As for Cao Jian, he is his own agent.

"So when do we start working on the album?"

Cao Jian was actually quite anxious and wanted to release his album as soon as possible.

Otherwise, next year the Little Tigers will be singing "Love" and "Walk Away with Style" will also be released.

"Once we have the arrangement ready, we can start recording. It will take at least half a month. In addition, an album will have at least twelve songs, and we also need to write other songs."

Li Qiang was not in a hurry. Since the song was good, of course he wanted to sell it as much as possible.

Cao Jian smiled and said, "I can help you with this."

"Can you still arrange music? Do you have other songs?"

"Not yet. We can work on the songs together, and I can learn more from the teacher. Just a little salary would be fine."

At this moment, Cao Jian's demeanor was completely different from what he had been showing during the negotiation just now. He had become a well-behaved and sensible little boy.

The salary is probably not much, but even a small amount is still meat, so I won’t mind it.

"OK."

Li Qiang agreed verbally, but thought in his heart, this guy has a dog face, how could he change so quickly.

Li Qiang was willing to pay a few hundred yuan a month and agreed immediately: "You can take a rest today. We will officially start working on your album next Monday."

Wu Songjin and Li Qiang still had things to talk about, so Yang Yuying and Cao Jian came downstairs first.

As soon as they left the house, Yang Tianmei whispered to Cao Jian, "You're not angry, are you?"

"angry?"

Cao Jian was a little puzzled. Why was I angry?

"You didn't sign the contract, but I did. I was worried that you would be unhappy."

"Silly girl, you have your own plans, why would I force you?"

Cao Jian gently pinched her nose and said, "If you don't want to be restricted in the future, I will use the money to redeem you."

"Ah."

With this promise, Yang Yuying's heart was sweeter than the sound.

Fate is indeed wonderful. The biggest gain from coming to Guangzhou is not being able to sign a contract with a record company and become a star, but finding a good partner.

The intimate scene between the two was just seen by Wu Songjinquan who was coming down from upstairs.

"Are these two little guys already this close? This little Cao is really quick to act!"

Although Wu Songjin had just talked to him about whether or not to continue creating the "Golden Boy and Jade Girl", the other party said that he would think about it.

After all, Cao Jian has not signed a contract with the company, and Li Qiang feels it is not cost-effective to invest too much in publicity.

Fortunately, Wu Songjin was already impressed by Cao Jian's talent and had no way of objecting to their relationship.

"teacher"

When Yang Yuying heard footsteps, she turned around and found that it was her teacher. She even blushed from her mouth to the back of her neck and didn't know how to explain it.

"You're not young anymore. It's okay to date, but don't overdo it. Do you understand?"

Wu Songjin still valued this student very much. He solemnly reminded the two of them not to get too involved.

"Teacher, I understand."

Yang Yuying naturally understood the meaning of the words, and her chin lowered so shyly that it almost touched her chest.

"Don't worry, Teacher Wu."

Cao Jian immediately made a solemn promise. In fact, he had been looking forward to the Asian Games starting earlier so that Yang Yuying could come to his house to watch TV together.

Only then will there be a chance to pick this flower.
(End of this chapter)