Huayu: This celebrity doesn't follow the rules.

Chapter 42 White Egret, the Ancestral Grave at Home Was Blown Up

The "Sound Cube" recording studio in the Beijing Film Academy Cultural and Creative Park is recognized in the industry as a professional-grade recording venue.

Pushing open the heavy soundproof door, you are greeted by a fully transparent double-layered tempered glass control room, where the Neve 88RS mixing console gleams under the soft LED lights.

The main recording studio features a trapezoidal acoustic design, with walls covered in diffusers and two Genelec 1238A main monitor speakers in the corner.

The most eye-catching feature is the Neumann U87 microphone in the very center, carefully secured with a pop filter and shock mount.

"Xiao Jiang," the sound engineer, Kai, poked his head out of the control room. "The equipment's all set up. What style are we recording today?"

“Ancient style duet, Brother Kai,” Jiang Ye handed over the USB drive familiarly. “It’s charged by the hour, book three hours first.”

"This... is this the lyrics written by the boss?" Bai Mengyan gently pinched the thin piece of paper with her fingertips, her gaze falling on the line "The cool night sky makes my longing for you flow like a river," her eyes brightening almost imperceptibly.

To be able to write such tender sentences, with delicate emotions wrapped between the lines, it's clear that the boss must be a passionate and talented man!

She muttered to herself, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the edge of the paper, and hummed softly along with the simple accompaniment playing beside her.

Jiang Ye leaned against the mixing console at some point, a smile playing on his lips: "Does it sound good?"

"Sounds good!"

"Like it?"

"like!"

Jiang Ye suddenly shoved the earphones into her hands: "You sing the female part."

"Huh?!" Bai Mengyan was stunned. "I...I haven't studied singing professionally!"

Jiang Ye straightened up from behind the mixing console, his gaze falling on her face, his tone particularly sincere: "What's there to be afraid of if you haven't studied? I signed you in, I never intended for you to only take one path."

"Xiao Bai, you have good looks and a good sense of the camera. With proper training, you can become a great actor."

"But in this industry, having more skills means having more opportunities. I've heard you humming songs before; your voice is bright and you have a natural talent that's a shame to lose."

Bai Mengyan blinked, not reacting for a moment.

“This song is the theme song for the company’s web series,” Jiang Ye continued. “The budget isn’t high, but the company will promote it heavily! I want you to give it a try, not just to sing this song, but to see if you can also pursue a career as a singer.”

"You are the first artist signed by our company, and you will be the company's number one star in the future. I hope you can succeed in many areas."

"The path of an actor is not easy. If you ever hit a bottleneck, your singing can be your backup. Being a triple threat in film, television, and music is an opportunity that many people would kill for."

Bai Mengyan's grip on the earphones tightened and loosened repeatedly, her knuckles turning white.

A surge of heat suddenly welled up from my chest and rushed to my eyes, blurring my vision instantly.

She quickly lowered her head, rubbed her eyes with her shoulder, and desperately tried to hold back her tears!

She suspected that her family's ancestral graves might have been blown up...

Otherwise, how could I have met such a good boss?

Bai Mengyan sniffed, and when she looked up again, her voice was a little hoarse, but it carried a reckless spirit: "Boss, don't worry, I'll definitely sing my best! Even if I don't sing well, I'll learn hard and never let you down..."

Right now, only one thought is swirling in her mind.

The boss is so good to her!
At that moment, the recording studio door was pushed open.

Wearing a baseball cap, Ou Hao's muscular physique was faintly visible beneath his tight black shirt: "I knew it, you wouldn't be here for anything good."

This slut!

Jiang Ye gave him a disdainful look at his physique, then strode forward and gave him a bear hug. "Brother Ou, you've finally arrived! 'The Crown Princess' is just missing your voice."

This piece of shit!

Ou Hao rubbed his temples helplessly.

I'm terrified of being tricked by this guy!
But Jiang Ye's temperament suited him perfectly, and he truly regarded Jiang Ye as a brother!
Furthermore, Jiang Ye's abilities are truly remarkable.

He even felt that this guy was even better at acting than Su Youpeng... This was also the main reason why he was willing to come; Jiang Ye's value was worth his investment!
Being in the entertainment industry is all about navigating social relationships!

"The last time, hooray!" Ouhao said with a hint of arrogance.

Jiang Ye stepped forward, grasped his hand, and said sincerely, "Brother Ou, thank you. I'll remember your kindness in coming; consider it a favor I owe you."

"Once this show airs and the profits come in, I'll give you a red envelope even bigger than Director Su's!"

He paused, then pointed to the sheet music next to the recording console: "Also, if this song becomes a hit, all the copyright revenue from the subsequent release of the soundtrack and its availability on digital platforms will be split between you and Xiaobai, clearly stated in the contract. Even close brothers should keep clear accounts; I can't let you work for nothing."

"Really? Then you'll have to give me a generous red envelope!" Ou Hao laughed as he put on his monitoring headphones. "Where's the song?"

As the guzheng prelude flowed out like a stream, Ou Hao's originally carefree expression gradually froze.

After Jiang Ye finished singing the first verse, he suddenly took off his headphones: "You wrote this song?"

"Of course! How about it?"

Jiang Ye remained calm and composed, demonstrating the extreme shamelessness of a reborn individual.

"As night falls and the air grows cooler, the fallen petals create a beautiful scene." This is a lovely line.

He suddenly grinned and said, "Brother, it's too formal for us to talk about red envelopes!"

"Look, when you have time, write a song for me?"

Jiang Ye: "..."

The recording process went exceptionally smoothly.

Ou Hao, as expected of someone who came from the Super Boy competition, is incredibly fast...

His voice is very distinctive, with a unique smoky quality.

His recordings were usually done in two takes, and even the sound engineer, Kai, couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

Bai Mengyan is naturally not as good as a professional singer like Zhang Bicheng. Her voice is a clear, youthful voice with a natural sweetness. It is not overly embellished and is quite pleasant to listen to.

This is why Jiang Ye signed her first.

Because she can not only act and participate in variety shows, her singing is also considered passable among young actresses.

She sang the theme songs for "The King Is Not Easy" ("The Little One Obeys the Command"), "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate" ("The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate"), and "Linjiangxian" ("The Immortal by the River").

Those young actresses, like Meng Ziyi, Zhou Ye, Zhang Ruonan, and others, their singing abilities are, to put it mildly, questionable...

Under the guidance of Jiang Ye and the recording engineer, Bai Mengyan finally found her rhythm, especially in the chorus where her emotions were quite on point.

Let's just make do with this for now. After all, he really can't afford to hire a professional singer to record it!

As the champion of The Voice of China, Zhang Bicheng's current commercial fee for a TV drama theme song is 25 to 40 yuan!
Of course, singers' prices also fluctuate!
If a project can bring significant exposure to a singer, such as a top-tier TV drama or a film by a well-known director, the fee may be reduced by 10%-20%, but additional promotional resources are required.

For example, variety show appearances, media interviews, etc.

Jiang Ye can't use facial recognition yet, so he can only get things for free...

Three hours later, as the last note faded, applause erupted in the recording studio.

Ou Hao took off his headphones and winked at Bai Mengyan: "Junior sister has good potential. How about considering developing into a professional singer?"

Bai Mengyan blushed and shook her head: "I...I still want to be an actress..."

"Alright, stop teasing her." Jiang Ye put away the USB drive. "You've gone off to make a movie yourself!"

Ou Hao was taken aback and said speechlessly, "What do we do now? Go eat? Can you bring a few more dishes?"

"What are you thinking? The filming crew is here. Let's go shoot the music video and get it done quickly!"

Holy crap, this feels so familiar...

(End of this chapter)