In the entertainment industry, everyone has been reborn, but who will be their servant?

Chapter 104 Song Sealing
Important figures generally prefer to use landlines and use mobile phones less, which may be related to their work environment.

It is said that landlines have strong security because they are dedicated lines, while mobile phones are different because they have radio waves that are easily cracked and intercepted.

Physical isolation is still the most effective way to prevent something from going online. For example, if you disconnect a computer from the internet, even the most skilled hacker won't be able to break in.

Qin Xuan answered the phone and heard a calm and composed voice on the other end: "Is this President Xuan?"

"Who are you?" Qin Xuan dared not be negligent for a moment.

"I am General Manager Han of China Film Group," Zuo Shandiao introduced himself.

"Oh, it's President Han. Hello, hello. You can just call me Xiao Qin, no need to be so polite." Qin Xuan walked to the side and began to straighten his posture.

"Mr. Yu from Bona and I would like to invite you to dinner. When are you free?" Zuo Shandiao was very direct.

Fatty Yu was right next to him. This guy couldn't get a date, so he wanted to use the connection with Zuo Shandiao. Don't be fooled by the fact that the two seem to have nothing in common.

In fact, the two had an extremely good relationship. They used to both work at the Beijing Film Academy, and Fatty Yu was his subordinate.

To put it simply, Yu Jianxin's rise to prominence was thanks to the support of Zuo Shandiao (a notorious bandit leader). Bona Film Group's first pot of gold was the film "Tell Me Your Secret," directed by Huang Jianxin.

This is a classmate of Zuo Shandiao, who was invited to star as Wang Zhiwen and Jiang Shan, who were the most popular actors at the time!

The Founding Trilogy was made possible by the invitation of Yu Zheng by Zuo Shandiao. Zuo Shandiao also supported later films such as Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, and Bodyguards and Assassins, which established Bona Film Group's status as a commercial blockbuster. Otherwise, it would have been much easier for them to rise to prominence in the film industry.

Not only Bona Film Group, but Huayi Brothers also rose to prominence with the support of Zuo Shandiao. Zuo Shandiao was the producer of "The Dream Factory" at the time, and Huayi Brothers only invested 10%.

Later, in "The Emperor's Shadow," Zuo Shandiao brought Huayi Brothers along again, making him the guide for the two brothers.

This is yet another layer of relationship within the Beijing elite circle!
There's another connection: when the two Wangs were in the compound, they got along very well with Zuo Shandiao, Wang Suo, Ye Jin, and others; they'd known each other since childhood.

Therefore, the relationships within the Beijing social circle are extremely complex, and Qin Xuan doesn't associate with them because he's too lazy to get involved.

You say Bona and Huayi don't get along, but their bond is Zuo Shandiao. As long as Zuo Shandiao has a major project, Huayi and Bona will definitely be involved.

Later, with the change of leadership, this bond gradually broke down.

This isn't to deny Zuo Shandiao's achievements, but rather to point out the complex relationships within their Beijing social circle.

"Anytime is fine, you decide." Qin Xuan didn't presume to be arrogant; if China Film Group wanted to talk, they needed to meet, regardless of whether they were going to cooperate or not.

Besides, they even called personally, I wonder if they were standing up for Fatty Yu's underling.

"Then let's do it on May 20th. Come to the China Film Group building, and we'll have a proper talk about 'Nanjing Photo Studio'," Zuo Shandiao said calmly.

"Yes, can I bring my companions?" Qin Xuan asked.

"No problem." Zuo Shandiao had no objections.

Qin Xuan wanted to bring Shen Ao, Wen Muye, and other key members of the creative team to the event, broaden their horizons, and meet important figures.

While the two were chatting, Liu Yifei and Zhang Liangying were touring the office environment. It was a bit messy, with cardboard and foam everywhere, obviously because they were unpacking equipment and installing machines.

The post-production staff couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" when they saw the two.

Xu Hongliang nudged Zhou Yuan, who was operating the computer, and said, "Look, Liu Yifei!"

Zhou Yuan looked up and saw Liu Yifei's youthful and beautiful appearance, and his eyes lit up.

"Hello you all!"

Liu Yifei waved and took the initiative to greet them.

Jane Zhang maintained a smile to appear approachable.

"Hello, hello!" The group was a little embarrassed, some even scratching their heads, looking somewhat shy, after all, they were all young people who had just entered society.

Even if they weren't celebrities, they would still feel shy if they were just ordinary girls this beautiful.

Wu Guoqiang and Cai Mei also saw it. Wu Guoqiang quickly gestured to his wife to greet them. Cai Mei wiped her hands and brought over two chairs for them.

"Please sit down, please sit down," Cai Mei said warmly.

"Thank you, but we won't sit down. We'll just look around and leave," Liu Yifei said politely, unaware that she was Qin Xuan's aunt.

I thought he was just an ordinary staff member here.

"Alright, go ahead and look around." Cai Mei stared at Liu Yifei with a somewhat intense gaze, as if she were looking at her daughter-in-law.

Liu Yifei sensed it, but didn't care; she was already used to it.

Just then, Qin Xuan suddenly came in, grabbed Liu Yifei's wrist, and pulled her out as if in a hurry, which surprised everyone present.

Why the rush? I wonder what's going on.

"What are you doing?" Liu Yifei was pulled along, walking with a brisk pace, looking quite bewildered.

Zhang Liangying, not understanding what was going on, quickly followed.

"Old Zhang just called and asked you to come over," Qin Xuan said as he walked.

After all, I'll be going on stage tomorrow, so I guess I'll have to talk about some things to keep in mind. It's not an entertainment venue, so there are a lot of taboos.

Liu Yifei also looked serious. She said to Zhang Liangying, "You go back first, I have something to do!"

“Okay!” Zhang Liangying nodded solemnly, knowing that she was not suitable to go.

The three parted ways once they arrived outside, with Qin Xuan's old Audi parked outside.

"This car," Qin Xuan pointed.

He drives this car occasionally, and Cai Mei keeps it under control, so his younger cousin can't take it away for the time being.

Liu Yifei got into the passenger seat, fastened her seatbelt, and looked around at the interior. The leather was a bit yellowed, and the interior was somewhat worn.

"Is this an old car?" she asked.

"Secondhand," Qin Xuan said, starting the car. They were all in the same district, not far apart.

The current CCTV building is also located on Fuxingmenwai Street, but the building is not the same as the old-style underpants building. The old-style underpants building is still under construction and will not be put into use for another 12 years.

The current CCTV building is still the traditional flat building. The chief planner of that gala was Qin Xinmin, who has been the chief planner of 11 Spring Festival Galas and is a very senior figure; the chief director was Sun Bin, also a senior figure, with a bright bald head.

When the two arrived, they saw many cars parked in front of the CCTV building, including luxury cars and ordinary cars. Many celebrities were coming and going, some chatting happily in groups of three or five.

The CCTV building is currently at its busiest, with hundreds of celebrities and thousands of people from the arts and culture sector. You can see many familiar faces, such as Liu Huan, Chen Daoming, Na Ying, and Chen Baoguo.

You can also see Hong Kong and Taiwan superstars like Andy Lau, Cheung, Emil Chau, and Nicholas Tse.

Since you're here, you definitely need to register first. Otherwise, who knows if you can make it or even get on stage? It would be so awkward if the host announced your name and you weren't there.

Therefore, there are many people from the arts and culture circles here, some numbering in the thousands. Adding other performers and staff, the total exceeds two thousand people, which gives the area an impressive appeal.

Qin Xuan and Liu Yifei walked quickly up the steps, passing through the group of celebrities and actors, who occasionally turned around to look at them with great curiosity.

After all, this was President Xuan's first public appearance.

Liu Yifei wanted to greet these seniors, but Qin Xuan was walking too fast, so she had to keep up.

"This must be President Xuan!"

"How arrogant! They don't even greet us seniors," Na Ying said.

"Who do you think you are? Why should President Xuan greet you?" Wei Wei retorted directly, unable to stand her the most.

Na Ying's eyes narrowed instantly; it was dangerous.

Bystanders quickly moved away to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.

The rift between the two stemmed from a song awards ceremony. The award was originally intended for Wei Wei, but it was given to Na Ying at the last minute, which angered Wei Wei so much that he went on stage and confronted both the organizers and Na Ying.

Liu Yifei experienced something similar later; they brought her in, but the award was given to someone else—it's an old tradition.

She just doesn't say it!

Qin Xuan didn't have time to play those games with them. The entertainment industry is the most hypocritical place. They may appear friendly on the surface, but who knows how many grudges exist behind the scenes.

In a conference room, the main project leaders were all present, sitting on single sofas, discussing something.

As Qin Xuan and Liu Yifei were led inside, Zhang Hongsen pointed and introduced them, saying, "These are the two of them."

Qin Xinmin and Sun Bin were looking down at a piece of paper when they saw them. They stood up and stepped forward, saying, "Hello, hello!"

"Hello there!"

"Hello there!"

Qin Xuan and Liu Yifei shook hands with them.

Without exchanging pleasantries, Sun Bin gestured to the two men and said, "Come with us."

The four left the room and went to a small office to talk privately.

The group didn't sit down; they just stood together and chatted. Sun Bin said, "I've listened to your demo and read the lyrics. It's very good!"

"Exactly, could we have someone else sing this song?" Qin Xinmin added at the opportune moment.

"Should we have someone else sing?" Qin Xuan blurted out.

“Yes, we discussed it and decided to replace her with Wang Fei. Don’t misunderstand, it’s not that we’re trying to take your song, but we think she’s more suitable,” Sun Bin said.

The two of them chatted back and forth, cooperating quite well.

Liu Yifei felt very upset; she had worked so hard for so long, only to find it was all for nothing.

"I'm sorry, the song is mine. I won't authorize it to anyone else, and we won't be performing it on stage. We'll release it ourselves," Qin Xuan refused outright.

He wrote this song so that Liu Yifei could have an easier time and be able to integrate into the times. But if Wang Fei sings it, isn't he just doing someone else's bidding?

If it weren't for Liu Yifei, he wouldn't have the time to create any songs; he'd be better off investing in stocks.

Currently, song copyright holders don't make money; only singers earn money through performances.

There's no other reason than widespread piracy.

Jay Chou only started to get rich when copyright regulations were implemented; before that, he made money by appearing in shows and earning appearance fees.

Of course, the original singer pays royalties to the author when they appear on the show, and mainstream TV stations do the same; otherwise, things would really be chaotic.

"Look at you, young comrade, aren't we discussing this? After this matter is over, Miss Liu can still sing. She can sing either way, isn't it the same thing?" Qin Xinmin said this as if Qin Xuan had low awareness.

That's not how it works!

Qin Xuan shook his head, not wanting to explain further. People simply didn't understand his inner feelings. He said again, "My request is simple: either Liu Yifei sings, or she doesn't sing."

"Is there no room for negotiation?" Sun Bin asked again.

"No!" Qin Xuan replied firmly.

"Fine, I won't sing anymore." Liu Yifei stopped the argument just in time.

An embarrassed blush rose to her face, making her look quite unpleasant. Who wouldn't feel upset and upset after such a thing? It's tantamount to a denial of someone's feelings.

"This is no longer a question of whether or not to sing," Qin Xuan said to Liu Yifei.

This is possession. If Wang Fei were to sing it first, all the spotlight would be stolen, and it would be meaningless for Liu Yifei to sing it again.

"Let's consider the bigger picture."

"Don't flatter me. I'm very considerate of the big picture, otherwise I wouldn't be here. But you can't see our contributions."

Qin Xuan pointed at Liu Yifei: "You have no idea how much she loves this song. Every time she went to the disaster area, she carried the lyrics with her in her pocket to give herself faith and strength. When she felt lost, she would take it out and look at it, and she would choke up when she read it. Did you see that?"
To sing this song, she practiced for more than ten hours straight, and even when her voice was hoarse, she still persevered. Did you see that?
Oh...you dismiss all of someone else's efforts with just one sentence like "replace them," that's unacceptable.

After Qin Xuan finished speaking, he waved his hand.

Qin Xinmin and Sun Bin couldn't help but look at Liu Yifei. Seeing that she looked somewhat pitiful, they were also tempted.

"I can say this clearly: I'm not a songwriter, but I saw her kind and loving side, her selfless side, and that's why I wrote this song for her. If she doesn't sing it, I'd rather keep it sealed away and no one else can sing it," Qin Xuan said.

(End of this chapter)