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Chapter 41: Received a younger brother

Cantonese cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines, and the Cantonese cuisine at Yangcheng Swan Hotel is particularly famous.

In the private room, there was a table filled with delicious dishes, such as braised squab, crispy roast goose, steamed sea bass, abalone swan cakes, and boiled sunflower chicken, which made people drool.

"Brother Jian, I know you've made money, but you don't have to be so extravagant, right?"

Mao Neng looked at the dishes on the table that he had never eaten before, and couldn't help but touch his wallet. He wondered if he would have a headache when he had to pay the bill later.

This table of food was worth more than one month's salary, and he was so distressed that he didn't dare to eat it.

But I asked "Brother Jian" for help, so I can say anything when ordering food.

But your album has sold 2.8 million copies, so you must have made a lot of money.

More importantly, he not only had money, a car, but also a girlfriend.

Moreover, "Brother Jian's" girlfriend has also become popular recently.

Although his and Yang Yuying's songs were also in the album, they didn't make any waves at all.

It was completely defeated by "Summer Blown by the Wind".

"puff"

Cao Jian sat opposite Mao Nian. The more he looked at Mao Nian's worried look, the more he looked like Zhao Yutian, and he almost laughed out loud.

"Brother Jian, what are you laughing at?"

"Nothing, just thinking of something fun."

Cao Jian made up a random excuse and then said, "The New Year holiday is coming soon, so I'll treat myself to something good."

As he spoke, he passed a crispy squab to Yang Yuying beside him: "Eat it quickly, before it gets cold."

"Brother Jian, you are so nice to your girlfriend."

Mao Neng looked at the two of them with envy and sighed softly, "I signed the contract a day later than you did. You've all become famous, but I'm too embarrassed to go home for the New Year."

Speaking of this, he felt like crying.

I have released an album myself, although it didn't sell well.

This year, I left my hometown and went south, and finally signed with New Era Records. However, so far, the company has only allowed me to sing a duet love song, and there is no sign of an album.

Among the three artists in the company, I am the one who is doing the worst.

"Actually, it's not hard to become famous. You're not bad looking, and you have a good voice. All you need is an opportunity."

Cao Jian is going to Hong Kong, but Yang Yuying wants to stay in Guangzhou.

This man from Northeast China is a nice guy and can help take care of my girlfriend.

At least if anything happens, you can give yourself a break.

When Mao Ning heard Cao Jian's words, he saw an opportunity and immediately said, "Brother Jian, if you can help me write a good song, I'll give you 30% of my share of the album's profits!"

But after saying this number, seeing that Cao Jian was just eating the vegetables, he immediately said, "Forty percent is fine too."

"Actually, we're all buddies, so talking about money would be awkward."

Cao Jian was very satisfied with the 40% figure and finally put down his chopsticks: "It's not impossible for me to write a song for you. When I go to Hong Kong, please help take care of Gang Li."

Mao Neng asked enviously, "Has the deal been negotiated with PolyGram?"

"All right."

"Brother Jian, don't worry, as long as I'm here, my sister-in-law's affairs are my affairs!"

Mao Neng immediately patted his chest and promised, "As for the profit sharing, it will be 40%. I'll give it to my sister-in-law when the time comes. Let her help you manage it."

These words were spoken passionately, but Cao Jian always felt that something was strange.

It didn't matter if he called her "Brother Jian" before, but now calling Yang Yuying "sister-in-law" always reminds him of "sister-in-law is so charming" and "nothing tastes better than dumplings" and so on.

He laughed and said, "Mao Ning, I'm actually several years younger than you. I feel embarrassed when you keep calling me Brother Jian. It makes me look old."

"Really? I didn't know that. I always thought you were older than me, Jian."

Hearing that he was not allowed to call him Brother Jian, Mao Ning felt a little embarrassed. Now that he was asking someone for help, it would definitely not be appropriate to call him "Xiao Cao" or "Xiao Jian".

"Just call me buddy, and let me think about the song."

Cao Jian's original plan was to release two albums in the new era, become famous first, and then do business.

Then I will have the opportunity to switch to a bigger record company.

Now that I am going to Hong Kong, "The Waves Remain" is definitely not suitable to be sung there. The style is not right and Hong Kong and Taiwan probably won't like this style.

It doesn’t matter if I write to Mao Ning, a 40% share is acceptable.

Besides, this guy has been called "Brother Jian" for so long. In addition to his representative song, he could actually sing another song on his first album. When hearing Cao Jian's song conception, even Yang Yuying, who had been silent and just enjoying the food, put down her chopsticks.

Cao Jian pondered for a moment and asked, "What type of songs do you like? Upbeat? Soulful?"

"Can I still choose?"

Mao Ning and Yang Yuying were both stunned.

Is this songwriting or song requesting?

Cao Jian laughed and said, "Haha, it depends on what songs you like."

Mao Neng is happy just to be popular now, and said, "As long as it sounds good, that's fine."

"I'll hum a few verses, you listen first."

Cao Jian said this, picked up the wine glass, took a sip pretending to be deep, and then hummed: "Walk, walk, walk, walk until September 9th."

"This is good. I think it suits me."

As soon as Cao Jian hummed a few lines, Mao Ning wanted to sing this song.

"Why are you in such a hurry? There's more."

Anyway, it's 40% commission, so it doesn't matter if I take a little more. Cao Jian continued to hum: "Putting on big-toed leather shoes reminds me of my grandfather."

“This one’s good too.”

"Take away a fishing fire, let it warm my eyes, leave behind a true love, let it anchor by the Maple Bridge"

The first two songs were just warm-ups. When Cao Jian sang "The Sound of the Waves Remains", Mao Ning and Yang Yuying were already dumbfounded.

Did he write this beforehand, or did he just come up with it on the spur of the moment?
Especially Yang Yuying, who was immersed in Cao Jian's singing, so many delicious foods in front of her no longer tasted good.

No wonder PolyGram was willing to spend so much money to sign him. It turns out that my boyfriend is indeed a genius, a big genius at that.

Which song is Cao Jian singing? It was a classic old song that was very popular back then.

They were shocked, and rightfully so.

Originally, Cao Jian wanted to sing "Xiao Fang", but he was afraid that Yang Yuying would suddenly ask, "Who is Xiao Fang?"
There is no reason for girls to be jealous.

We can only wait and see about this divine song later.

Cao Jian only sang halfway, and seeing the shocked expressions of the two people in front of him, he smiled and said, "Actually, I wrote a lot of songs for myself before, and now I just sang a few of them casually."

"Brother Jian, I'm convinced. I'm really convinced. No matter if you wrote it or just came up with it right now, I'm convinced."

Mao Neng picked up his wine glass and said, "I never admired anyone before, but now I admire you the most. If you can sing these songs for me, no matter how old you are, you will be my big brother."

After drinking, Cao Jian noticed that Mao Nian's eyes flickered a little, as if he wanted to say something but was embarrassed.

"Dude, we are good brothers, just tell me if you have anything to say."

"Can you lend me some money? I'm afraid I don't have enough money for this meal and the wine."

"Eat your meal, it's on me!"

"No more words, I did it!"

After the meal, Cao Jian accepted his younger brother.

On the way back, Yang Yuying couldn't help but ask, "Dear, was Mao really wrong about the song 'The Sound of the Waves Remains'?"

"Give it to him. Forty percent of his income is not bad for us. Besides, the style of his songs will change after he arrives in Hong Kong."

Cao Jian didn't feel bad either, because there were so many good songs that he couldn't sing them all.

"You sang beautifully, but it's a pity."

Yang Yuying said, grabbing Cao Jian's arm: "You wrote three poems for him and made plans. What should I do?"

“You.”

Cao Jian said with a wicked smile: "Serve me well tonight, and I will write two poems for you."

“You’re bad.”

Yang Yuying has become accustomed to this kind of teasing.

"Let's shake the sun together, don't miss this good time"

"The shy rose blooms quietly"

That night, in Cao Jian's bedroom, these two songs were sung by Yang Yuying with a unique charm.

(End of this chapter)