Huayu 1995

Chapter 52 We Are All Serious People (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"Wait, wait, use the right words. It means they'll live with us, not sleep with us. We're all decent people."

Su Chao corrected her.

The others nodded in agreement, indicating that they were respectable people.

If there's anything inappropriate, we can discuss it privately.

"I have no money right now. I can't pay tuition or rent. You guys figure it out."

Zhou Xun started to cheat.

She wasn't actually as indifferent as she appeared on the surface.

To be with Dou Peng, she accompanied him to the capital to make a living. They rented a dilapidated house converted from an air-raid shelter, sang in bars, and worked as a model in galleries to support themselves, Dou Peng, and even his band.

She had no regrets and was willing to sacrifice everything for love.

Love is her whole life.

However, even after all that she had given, Dou Peng actually questioned her about whether she had cheated on him during their argument yesterday.

She just wanted to have an open and honest talk.

She wanted to give her boyfriend a greater sense of security.

We want to work together to create a better life for the future.

We want to buy a small house in the capital for the two of us.

The result was distrust.

In a fit of anger, they broke up.

She loved with unwavering resolve, and broke up with someone just as decisively.

They didn't even have sex after the breakup. That very night, he packed his bag and left the rented apartment, and the next day he came to the training center.

He laughed and joked like nothing was wrong.

"After the room is cleaned, you can stay wherever you like. Don't mention tuition fees; I'll still pay you two hundred yuan a month..."

Su Chao treats everyone equally.

He didn't intend to share the money he made with everyone.

In business, it's important to distinguish between primary and secondary roles.

Even if stock options are distributed later, performance will be considered.

It's even less likely that the benefits will be split equally.

That's too naive.

"I don't want a salary, just use it to pay for my tuition and accommodation."

Zhou Xun persisted.

That way she wouldn't be a shill.

She was a student in the first class of the Whampoa Military Academy.

"also……"

Su Chao doesn't dwell on such trivial matters.

"Only five people have registered for accommodation. Will we be able to rent out our rooms?"

Lu Bu was still considering the money issue.

"No rush, take your time." Su Chao thought for a moment, then looked at Lü Bu and asked, "Abu, what are your plans for the future?"

In Su Chao's memory of the future entertainment industry, there was no such person as Lü Bu.

There is no nickname, and no real name.

Therefore, this guy's career as an extra in Beijing was not successful; at least he didn't make a name for himself in the acting industry.

Since that's the case, Su Chao hopes that he will give up being an extra and focus on helping him run the training class.

Brother, you are my confidant.

In ancient times, you would at least be a chief eunuch.

"I don't know, I haven't thought about it seriously..."

Lu Bu scratched his head. Now he just does whatever Su Chao tells him to do.

He doesn't need to think about "life" at all.

"Um... I don't want to go to the filming locations anymore. I want to focus on the training courses. Brother Chao, didn't you say you're going to start the second phase of the course next month? You'll definitely need someone to be stationed at the courtyard, right? I want to give it a try..."

The speaker was Guo Xiaofeng.

This surprised Su Chao.

He asked Lü Bu because, in his memory, Lü Bu had never succeeded in becoming an actor.

Guo Xiaofeng is different.

Putting aside his high-profile roles and the inflated fees he received for helping others launder money, he may not be considered a second-tier actor in the future, but he will definitely be a strong third-tier actor.

Earning several million a year is absolutely no problem.

Without an income of several million, he wouldn't be able to afford a 270-square-meter sea-view apartment in Qingdao, nor would he be able to donate enough money to become the charity ambassador of the Linyi Charity Federation.

However, this promising and talented actor is actually thinking of quitting.

However, Su Chao couldn't explicitly refuse.

As a leader, nepotism is a major taboo, especially since Guo Xiaofeng's performance in the training program was no worse than Lü Bu's.

Su Chao considered it for a while before offering his advice:
"Brother Feng, your acting skills are actually quite good. You're a promising young actor. There's really no need for you to give up so early."

"..."

Guo Xiaofeng was somewhat flattered.

He was in a rather awkward position within Su Chao's team.

The universities I'm applying to are a bit outdated.

Moreover, if he and his younger brother both apply to universities, their family definitely cannot afford it.

As for becoming a teacher, he doesn't have a special skill like Huang Bo.

Even if someone has been an extra for several years and learned some acting skills, it doesn't mean they can teach others how to act.

I didn't expect Su Chao to think so highly of him.

"Everyone can consider their own path, and the training courses can be taken in rotation."

Su Chao gave them time to consider.

After finishing his meal, Su Chao went to visit Duan Ming and his men.

They were invited to come and collect protection money every few days.

If they're not coming... well, we'll see!

Duan Ming was so angry that he fainted.

They were given ten yuan, and even if the five of them worked with their butts sticking out until dark, they might not be able to finish.

They actually come every week!

Hey!
I didn't say I'd fuck you... Brother Biao, go ahead and get busy. Su Chao rode his newly acquired bicycle to the Red Star Production Cooperative.

Duan Ming was able to come knocking on their door.

Will it be long before other competitors report them for operating schools illegally?

Chen Jiantian did not refuse Su Chao's request.

This is something that can be done with minimal effort.

At most, we need to confirm whether Su Chao is using the training course as a pretext to cheat and swindle, because if something goes wrong, it will implicate the company.

"Brother, you know me. I can earn over a thousand yuan a night singing in a karaoke bar. Do you think I'd be short of money?"

"No one would complain about having too much money. Alright, I'll trust you for now. I'll take you to see the recording studio."

Chen Jiantian planned to broaden Su Chao's horizons.

This would also allow Su Chao to witness the company's strength and increase his sense of identification with the Red Star Production Company.

Who's using the recording studio today?

Su Chao followed behind and asked curiously.

"Xiao Ke, do you know?"

Chen Jiantian values ​​Xiao Ke highly; this guy is a multi-talented individual who can both compose and sing.

His self-titled album is currently in production.

"I have a vague impression, but I'm not really involved in the music industry."

Su Chao is lying.

Of course he knew Xiao Ke; he was the mainland's Li Zongsheng.

There are just too many familiar songs, such as "Beijing Welcomes You," "Because of Love," "Return," "The Most Familiar Stranger," and "I Want to Sing This Song to You."

Calling him the number one songwriter in mainland China is probably quite controversial.

After all, Zhao Jiping has won more national-level awards.

Gu Jianfen's music was selected for inclusion in primary and secondary school music textbooks, easily surpassing Xiao Ke's.

In terms of academic citations, he is also inferior to Tan Dun.

However, those who can truly compete with him are only these industry veterans.

Whether it's national hit songs or theme songs for TV dramas, he's number one among the younger generation.

Of course, this is Su Chao's impression from his previous life.

Now we have him, the wall-hanger.

"You're all young people who love music, why don't you get to know each other?"

Chen Jiantian led Su Chao to the recording studio.

Besides Xiao Ke, who was recording an album, Tian Zhen and Xu Wei were also present.

There's another one I don't recognize.

After being introduced, I learned that this person's name was Zhang Weining.

You've probably heard of Zhang Weining; he's Tian Zhen's husband.

He is also a music producer.

He participated in the production of Zheng Jun's "Naked".

Su Chao greeted them one by one. He was the youngest here, so he could only call them "brother" and "sister".

Fortunately, he didn't feel like he was at a disadvantage.

Often, the title of "older brother" or "older sister" isn't just for show. Even if they don't give you lucky money or buy you Children's Day gifts, they still take care of you in many ways.

As he shook hands with these people, Su Chao looked at the dazzling array of goods and lamented that he was penniless.

He deeply understood what it meant to "meet someone I want to take care of for the rest of my life when I was at my most powerless."

He wanted to help take care of all these people, whether it was their experience points, attribute points, or various song merchandise.

Welcome to Red Star!

Xu Wei was very polite, even bowing when shaking hands.

"Thank you, bro, you're my favorite musician!"

Su Chao grabbed the other person's hand, gripped it tightly, and shook it forcefully several times.

Others who saw it just found it baffling.

Last August, Xu Wei's band "Fly" disbanded for various reasons. In a state of near despair, he created two low-key and dreamy works, "Bluebird" and "Two Days".

However, due to the overall lack of motivation, the market response was very lukewarm.

Even if the Red Star Production Company didn't exploit him, these two songs wouldn't be enough to pay his rent.

How exactly did Su Chao come to the conclusion that he likes the singer the most?

Xu Wei even blushed.

Chen Jiantian was speechless.

You brat, it's one thing for you to say that in front of me.

I just think you have unique tastes.

But Tian Zhen, who's right in front of you, is incredibly popular right now. What does Xu Wei have to compare with her?

They didn't actually know.

Xu Wei healed Su Chao from his past life.

Su Chao was actually depressed during his most desperate time.

The group broke up, and my girlfriend ran away.

I don't want to see my friends either.

He often just wants to be alone and doesn't care about anything else.

I suddenly felt like crying.

It was Xu Wei's songs that pulled him out of the dark room.

Listening to Xu Wei's songs, he traveled to many places, gradually rediscovered himself, and found his new path.

Let's set sail again!

Thank you for healing me in my past life.

Therefore, Su Chao was willing to help Xu Wei without wanting anything in return.

There are many reasons that led to Xu Wei's depression, but they mainly fall into two categories.

One is the heavy economic pressure, and the other is the collapse of ideals.

Actually, it's just... being poor!

(End of this chapter)