Huayu96: My Thirty Years of a Prodigal Son

Lin Linan, with a beaming smile, warmly saw off Qin Sheng and Sister Zhao's nanny van.

Watching the taillights of the van disappear into the distance, Lin Linan rubbed his face vigorously.

Sister Zhao's meaning was very clear: the opportunity was rare, and whether he wanted to seize it depended on whether he was on the right track.

In the entertainment industry, it's not uncommon for celebrities to have their nightlife arranged for them.

Especially in the film and television industry, it is extremely common.

Of course, such things happen less often in the music industry, but they are still limited.

It's important to understand that while physical records have passed their peak, they are still on the tail end of their peak.

The music industry is now very lucrative.

And in any circle where money is made, such dirty tricks are bound to happen.

Lin Linan has made many requests like the one Sister Zhao made today.

Which company is short of ambitious newcomers like this?

We have everything we need!

But Sister Zhao doesn't mean she wants just any ambitious newcomer.

She specifically named Li Wen.

Li Wenke is a promising newcomer whom I have high hopes for.

I went to great lengths to sign her back then.

I didn't want to use Li Wen in this situation so easily.

Besides, Li Wen might not agree.

But then Lin Linan clicked his tongue again.

It's one thing to worry about others, but this is Qin Sheng.

If Qin Sheng's album's weekly sales curve can remain flat for another month, then his album's final total sales will most likely reach over 1000 million copies.

In the current Chinese music scene, only Wang Jie's "A Game, A Dream" (1000 million copies) and Zhang Xueyou's "True Love New Songs + Best Selections" (1800 million copies) have sold more than 1000 million albums.

There are no other ones besides these two.

If he achieves this sales volume, then without a doubt, Qin Sheng will become the new generation's absolute king.

And he is probably the most powerful and longest-reigning superstar.

After all, when it comes to creative work, Qin Sheng is undoubtedly a prodigy.

In terms of looks, Qin Sheng is no less handsome than Aaron Kwok or Li Ming.

In terms of personality, Qin Sheng is very low-key and mature in his dealings with others, and is not arrogant.

How could such a flawless prodigy not become popular? How could he not remain popular for a long time?

Taking advantage of this opportunity to build a relationship with a promising newcomer who, while not particularly important, is ultimately not a crucial figure, is a good deal no matter how you look at it.

Besides, wasn't the purpose of signing Li Wen to make money for the company?

If we can get Li Wen to connect with Qin Sheng now and get another song of the same quality as today's, wouldn't we make the money?

It's all about making money. How can making money not be considered making money?

Thinking of this, Lin Linan gritted his teeth and turned to walk towards Li Wen.

Li Wenchu, Harlin, Meng Tingwei, and Lin Zhixuan were already preparing to go home.

Lin Linan waved to Li Wen.

"Coco, come with me, get in my car, I'll take you home."

"Oh, okay, Mr. Lin."

Li Wen was still excited, and without thinking much about it, he casually agreed.

As Li Wen got on the bus, he was still excitedly humming the tune of "Dao Ma Dan".

Driving, Lin Linan carefully considered his words before speaking.

"Coco, what do you think of Ah Sheng?"

Li Wen replied without hesitation, "Handsome! Talented! He's practically a perfect person!"

Lin Linan coughed twice. "So... what do you think of his behavior towards you tonight?"

"It's great." Li Wen blinked. "I'm so grateful to him for writing such a wonderful song for me."

Lin Linan had a bit of a headache; this ABC brain circuit was too straightforward.

"Coco, it's like this." Lin Linan decided to be more direct. "Ah Sheng's trip to Taiwan this time has been very busy and tiring."

Sister Zhao just mentioned to me privately that Ah Sheng has a very good impression of you, saying that you not only sing well, but you are also very charming.

Upon hearing this, Li Wen's cheeks flushed slightly, and he chuckled, "Really? I'm so honored."

"So..." While waiting at a red light, Lin Linan stared into Li Wen's eyes, "What Sister Zhao means is that Asheng is quite bored being alone in the hotel."

If you'd like, you can go to his room, chat with him about music, and discuss the details of this piece, "Dao Ma Dan."

Li Wen was stunned.

"Discuss the details? Can't we discuss it at the company tomorrow?"

Lin Linan sighed and decided to speak frankly and completely.

"Coco, you are a smart girl."

You saw tonight how many great songs Ah Sheng has in his repertoire.

Are you really satisfied with just getting this one song?

If you can spend some time with him tonight, he might just buy all the title tracks for your future albums!

Coco, do you understand what I mean now?

This time, Li Wen understood.

After understanding, the smile on her face slowly faded.

Seeing the somewhat tense atmosphere in the carriage, Lin Linan thought for a moment and added:

"Of course, this is entirely voluntary, and the company will never force anyone to do it."

Coco, if you don't want to, I can take you home right now.

Don't worry about Ah Sheng; the contract will still be signed as scheduled tomorrow.

Li Wen kept his head down and didn't say anything.

Actually, she wasn't as angry or as concerned as Lin Linan thought.

She grew up in the United States and is far more open-minded than girls in China.

In that culture, it's perfectly normal for young men and women to hit it off at a party, go back to the apartment together for a drink that night, and then naturally have something happen between them.

Moreover, the target is Qin Sheng.

He's so handsome, and his charisma has an inexplicable and captivating charm.

The most striking thing is the talent that overflows from the screen!

Which girl who works in music could resist a genius who can casually throw out a bunch of masterpieces?

Even without any exchange of benefits, Li Wen felt he wouldn't be at a disadvantage just based on Qin Sheng's personality.

In addition, there's a huge boost to my career right now...

Finally, Li Wen made up his mind.

Biting his lip, Li Wen smiled and looked up at Lin Linan.

"Mr. Lin, I...I'm fine."

Late at night.

In a five-star hotel in Taipei, Qin Sheng had just finished showering and was leaning back on the sofa in his bathrobe, holding a phone in his hand.

On the other end of the phone was Zeng Li's gentle voice.

"Ah Sheng, are you adjusting well to life on the island?"

Qin Sheng laughed and said, "It was alright, anyway, I ate quite well tonight. By the way, what did you eat for dinner?"

"I ate noodles with Yuan Quan in the cafeteria."

Despite the exorbitant phone bills of 96, the two chatted casually about everyday matters.

"Knock knock knock".

There was a sudden knock on the door.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was particularly clear in a quiet room.

Zeng Li on the other end of the phone paused instantly.

"Sheng...do you have any guests?"

Zeng Li's voice suddenly dropped eight octaves, filled with obvious hesitation.

Qin Sheng glanced at the door and raised an eyebrow.

Who would knock on the door so late at night?

"Hmm, it's probably room service," Qin Sheng said casually.

Zeng Li was silent for two seconds, then glanced at the clock on the wall.

It's already past ten o'clock.

How could there possibly be room service at this hour?

Based on my experience from these business trips, I think that kind of service might be available at this time.