HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

"Sell it to you?"

Xu Lang looked at the two men with a wary expression:

The man in the lead was in his forties, dressed like a retired cadre: black leather shoes, black trousers, a white shirt, and an administrative jacket over them.

The woman behind him looked to be around thirty years old, dressed in a business suit. Although she was very beautiful, she had an air of executive authority about her.

You can tell at a glance that they're not from the entertainment industry.

Xu Lang felt half relieved and nodded slightly to the man in the lead.

Who are you?

Before the man could speak, the woman behind him interjected:

"Our General Manager Sun..."

Before she could finish speaking, the man in front of her interrupted her, then smiled at Xu Lang.

"I'm just a music lover. I was just passing by when I heard this song. I really liked it and wanted to buy it."

"Oh?"

Xu Lang pondered what Mr. Sun had said.

Just then, Shen Qingyue suddenly asked,

"Want to buy the song? How much are you willing to pay?"

In her mind, the quality of a song is entirely determined by its price.

Although she had no right to decide, her curiosity compelled her to know the price.

Shen Qingyue's question piqued the curiosity of everyone else, and even Xu Lang didn't stop her.

The man called General Manager Sun adjusted his glasses, pondered for a moment, and then held up one finger.

"I'll offer ten thousand."

"Ten thousand?"

To be honest, Shen Qingyue had no idea what was going on after listening to the music trading market.

However, she felt that 10,000 yuan was indeed a lot of money, considering that Xu Lang had only been in and out for a little over an hour and the song was already finished.

It can sell for 1 yuan, which is equivalent to half a year's salary for many people, which is really good.

At the same time, her possessiveness intensified as she looked at Xu Lang.

You can make money by taking photos and writing songs, and you can earn tens of thousands of dollars at a time. This is definitely a money tree!

Wang Zhe and Qin Feifei didn't understand buying or selling songs, and they didn't know what 1 yuan represented.

To be honest, Jane Zhang knows this market best, since she has always wanted to buy one of her own songs.

Zhang Liangying was indeed shocked when she heard the price of 10,000.

To be precise, this price is not low!

She remembered:

Songs by complete newcomers are generally priced between 500 and 2000 yuan.

For example, in 2002, Yang Chengang's song "Mice Love Rice" sold for only 2000 yuan, while the copyright of "Two Butterflies" sold for 5000 yuan.

Of course, in hindsight, it will definitely result in a loss.

But nobody has eyes that are in front and behind, right?

Their disadvantage lies in their lack of fame; they are complete newcomers.

For third-tier composers, professional musicians, the price for a song is normally between 2000 and 5000 yuan.

For second-tier authors, who have had some minor hits, the price for a single song is roughly between 5000 and 3 yuan.

The price quoted by the other party, 10,000 yuan, is already at the level of a second-tier author.

It's worth noting that only professional authors with a history of creating minor hits command this price.

It's not that all songs are priced at this level. Above that, there are top-tier songs, Hong Kong and Taiwan songs, and special cases of wildly popular songs, with prices ranging from 3 to 30.

But those kinds of songs are rare and hard to come by.

And Xu Lang?

Zhang Liangying looked at Xu Lang and then thought about how Xu Lang sang just now. Let alone a professional level, he was not even a newcomer.

This song is similar to an ordinary person humming an unknown tune for no reason.

Zhang Liangying tugged at Xu Lang's clothes, leaned closer, and whispered:

"This price is not low."

But Xu Lang simply scoffed, completely unconcerned.

"Ten thousand? Are you trying to fob me off like a beggar?! Not for sale!"

Xu Lang waved his hand, intending to send the two men away.

As it turned out, Mr. Sun was quite persistent, saying, "Young man, wait a minute."

He gritted his teeth and said to Xu Lang:

"I really like this song. How about this, I'll offer 5 yuan to buy it? That price shows more than enough sincerity!"

fifty thousand?

When the price was announced, everyone gasped. Even Qin Feifei, who came from a privileged background, couldn't help but be tempted.

Shen Qingyue's breathing quickened; she grabbed Xu Lang's hand, shaking it and urging him on.

"Xu Lang, fifty thousand, sell it to them."

Zhang Liangying was even more surprised.

"Fifty thousand is the price a top-tier singer would pay for a song. For Xu Lang's song to fetch that price is absolutely incredible value!"

She couldn't help but lean closer to Xu Lang and whisper:

"This price is too high!"

To everyone's surprise, Xu Lang just scoffed and waved his hand impatiently.

"Not for sale!"

"Aren't you going to sell?"

Mr. Sun frowned and looked at Xu Lang. "Young man, this price is not low."

"ha!"

Xu Lang shook his head and said to him:

"Mr. Sun, do you believe that one day in the future, someone who truly understands this song will come riding on a colorful cloud and take it away? Moreover, this song will have an unparalleled effect on that person who truly understands it."

"Who truly understands it?"

These words stirred a surge of emotion within Mr. Sun, and a voice echoed in his mind,

"I'm the one who truly understands it!"

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and made a third offer to Xu Lang.

"Young man, it's a flat price of 100,000 yuan. No more nonsense. If you agree, I'll pay right here!"

Wow~~~!

"One hundred thousand?"

At this point, Wang Zhe, Shen Qingyue, Qin Feifei, and Zhang Liangying all became agitated and tried to persuade Xu Lang.

"This price is top-tier in Hong Kong and Taiwan, it's a great deal, sell it!"

Chen Tao, who had just returned from buying water, was completely bewildered.

"What, 100,000?"

But Xu Lang remained unmoved, still scoffing and waving his hand.

"Not for sale!"

At the same time, Xu Lang sneered inwardly.

"If I were to sell this song for 100,000, I'd probably utterly disgrace the entire rebirth army."

He knew the value of this song:

This song is worth at least ten million!

Leaving aside the Hunan TV Super Girl program, just looking at the effect of Mengniu's endorsement, based on this song alone, the sales of Mengniu Yogurt Drink increased by 17 billion yuan in 2005!

17 billion!

Moreover, Xu Lang, who knew the importance of this song, was definitely not simply after money.

He has a more important goal to achieve through this song.

Seeing Xu Lang's resolute attitude, Mr. Sun couldn't help but shake his head, his face full of frustration and disappointment.

After sighing, he said to Xu Lang:

"Young man, don't make a decision so quickly. Think it over carefully."

"No need to consider it."

Xu Lang flatly refused.

Left with no other option, Mr. Sun then said...

"Young man, let's exchange phone numbers. What's your number? I'll write it down."

"There's no need."

Xu Lang is now completely unyielding, leaving not only President Sun helpless, but also Qin Feifei, Zhang Liangying, and others at a loss.

"Ugh!"

Mr. Sun sighed, shook his head, and could only turn and leave.

As soon as the two left, Shen Qingyue quickly said:

"Xu Lang, 100,000! Why aren't you selling it? Do you have a grudge against money?"

Wang Zhe also secretly regretted it.

"Brother Lang, you've missed a chance to make a fortune!"

Seeing that the others still needed to say something, Xu Lang quickly stopped them.

"The copyright to this song belongs to me. I said I won't sell it, and I mean it. Stop talking nonsense!"

After he said that, the others stopped talking, but in their hearts, they all formed an opinion about Xu Lang.

"spendthrift!"

Regardless of what others think, Xu Langcai has a clear plan and goals.

He waved to Zhang Liangying and said to her:

"Xiaoying, sing the second song I gave you in a bit."

"OK."

Xu Lang then looked at Qin Feifei.

"Sister Fei, you need to carefully listen to Xiaoying's rendition of this song in a little while. You must immerse yourself in it and think about how to express it."

"what?"

Qin Feifei was a little confused. "Why am I involved here?"

"Of course!"

Xu Lang chuckled softly and squeezed her hand.

"Why else would I have brought you here? Did you really think I brought you here to relax?"

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