HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

"Yes, absolutely!"

A good song is definitely a resource that singers are vying for.

It's something you can only encounter by chance, not something you can seek out.

Wang Peng and Li Xiaolin are both involved in music talent shows. Li Xiaolin, in particular, has mentored top stars like Andy Lau and Anita Mui, so he knows all too well the power of a good song.

Li Xiaolin rubbed his hands together excitedly and said to Xu Lang:

"It's a bit of a shame that Xiaoying sang this song."

"Xu Lang, sell this song to me. With its quality and my help, it's sure to be a huge success."

"what?"

Zhang Liangying was the first to react after Li Xiaolin said this.

Zhang Liangying liked this song very much when she first heard it, and felt that it suited her perfectly.

Upon learning that this was a song Xu Lang had prepared for her, Zhang Liangying was so happy she almost fainted.

The look in his eyes as he looked at Xu Lang was filled with worship!

At that moment, Xu Lang's place in her heart even surpassed that of Feng Ke at his peak.

But now, upon hearing Li Xiaolin's words, she was so frightened that her heart trembled. It felt as if she had been searching for years and finally found a treasure that belonged to her.

But before it could even be truly obtained, this treasure was about to be snatched away by someone else.

After exclaiming in surprise, Zhang Liangying's eyes immediately welled up with tears.

But she knew she had no say here. The song wasn't hers, and she didn't have any money. What right did an unknown bar singer have to compete with others?

She could only look longingly at Xu Lang.

At this moment, Xu Lang was her only hope.

Xu Lang glanced at Zhang Liangying and clearly saw the emotions in her eyes.

"If I were to publicly announce that this song is not for sale but given to Zhang Liangying, wouldn't that little girl be completely devoted to me?"

"Don't even mention the Third Ring Road, people would be overjoyed to take a taxi even on the Fifth Ring Road!"

However, he understood what Li Xiaolin meant.

Li Xiaolin said it was a pity that Zhang Liangying sang this song, not that Zhang Liangying sang it badly.

It refers to Zhang Liangying's fame.

A song must be of good quality; that's the foundation.

However, to become popular, one also needs the singer, the management company's packaging and promotion, and even the timing and platform of release. These are all crucial and indispensable.

If this song were given to Li Xiaolin, Xu Lang believed that with Li Xiaolin's resources and promotion, the song would definitely become a huge hit.

But Xu Lang wanted more than just this song to become a hit.

He also wants to use this song to pave the way for Jane Zhang to become the OST Queen.

(OST refers to the original soundtrack of a film or television program.)

"Mr. Li, this song was tailor-made for Zhang Liangying, and I've already promised it to her. I can't go back on my word!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaolin shook his head in disappointment and pointed at Xu Lang. Although he didn't say anything, everyone understood.

That means:

"You good-for-nothing, you're so foolish!"

Hearing Xu Lang's words, Zhang Liangying, who was standing to the side, was so excited that she almost had an orgasm on the spot.

"Xu Lang~~~!"

Her eyes were filled with tears, and she looked at Xu Lang with gratitude in them; it could be said that:

Neither is necessary nor is it acceptable!

Seeing this, Shen Qingyue's eyes were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred; she practically spit fire as she stared at Zhang Liangying.

"This country bumpkin, what makes her so special? What makes her so special that my boyfriend values ​​her so much? Humph!"

Besides Shen Qingyue, Qin Feifei was also surprised by Xu Lang's decision.

Recalling what Xu Lang had told her before about setting up her own studio, Qin Feifei began to understand.

"This Xu Lang is really ambitious; he's building up his studio's strength!"

Looking at Zhang Liangying beside her, Qin Feifei suddenly felt a surge of inexplicable jealousy.

"Although she sings well, it's really... really that Xu Lang would do this for her."

well!"

With a sigh, she suddenly felt that if she could be "pampered" by Xu Lang like Zhang Liangying, perhaps joining his studio wouldn't be such a bad thing.

While everyone was still in a daze, they noticed that Mr. Sun, who was behind Wang Peng and Li Xiaolin, was getting impatient.

He adjusted his glasses, walked up to Wang Peng, and said to him:

"Mr. Wang, what about what I told you...?"

"Oh, oh, oh."

Wang Peng slapped his forehead and said with a smile:

"I was so focused on listening to this song that I forgot about the important matter."

He pulled General Manager Sun over to Xu Lang and introduced him:

"Xu Lang, this is Mr. Sun Jun, the marketing director of Mengniu. He's here for two reasons: first, to observe the Super Girl finals, and second, to discuss the 2005 Super Girl title sponsorship with us."

Holy crap!

Upon hearing the title "Marketing Director of Mengniu," Xu Lang slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing what it meant.

"I was wondering why he wanted to buy the song 'Sour and Sweet Is Me' so much. Turns out it's from Mengniu. That makes all the sense now."

This song was originally a gimmick song tailor-made for Mengniu's yogurt drink. It would be strange if Sun Jun didn't want it after hearing it.

Xu Lang also remembered that Sun Jun's female assistant had wanted to sign up for the job, but Sun Jun stopped her. Now that he thought about it, Sun Jun meant that he was afraid that if his identity was exposed, it would be difficult to negotiate the price.

Unexpectedly, Xu Lang was completely unmoved and refused to sell no matter what he did.

At this moment, Sun Jun said:

"Xu Lang, our company is launching a brand new dairy beverage. To be honest, your song is tailor-made for our yogurt drink; it couldn't be more perfect."

We really want to buy this song.

At this point, Sun Jun looked at Wang Peng again and put pressure on him:

"Mr. Wang, I hope you can have a serious talk with your people. We shouldn't let this song affect our cooperation."

Sure enough, money talks.

This is a blatant threat!

Hearing this, Wang Peng could only shake his head and smile bitterly. This Sun Jun must have mistaken Xu Lang for someone from Tianyu Entertainment.

However, in order to secure Mengniu as a major client, Wang Peng was determined to spend money to get the song on the market.

"Xu Lang..."

Wang Peng had barely begun to speak when Xu Lang interrupted him.

"Mr. Wang, please wait a moment."

At this point, he looked at Sun Jun again.

"Mr. Sun, let me show you a program. After you've watched it, you can make your decision. This way, it'll be better for everyone."

"Oh?"

Xu Lang's words left Sun Jun and Wang Peng somewhat bewildered.

What show are you watching?!

Isn't this just causing trouble at such a crucial time?

But then Xu Lang walked up to Li Xiaolin and whispered in his ear:

"Mr. Li, let's talk about that song later. I have a big gift for you now."

"A big gift? What big gift?"

Li Xiaolin had no idea what Xu Lang was really up to.

"Mr. Li, please send someone to call Zhang Hanyun over immediately."

"Her? She's rehearsing right now. Why do you need her?"

Xu Lang subtly pointed at Sun Jun of Mengniu and whispered:

"Don't you want a bite of this big, fatty piece of meat from Mengniu?"

"Oh? Oh~~~!"

The cunning, shrewd... no, the fox-like Li Xiaolin instantly guessed what was going on, quickly took out his phone, and called Zhou Man.

"Manager Zhou, quickly bring Zhang Hanyun to recording studio number 8."

"Huh? They're rehearsing right now."

"Enough talk, let's get to it now!"

What is the purpose of rehearsals?

Win the championship!

What's the point of winning the championship?

Accept endorsement deals!

Now, they can directly get endorsement opportunities, so why bother with rehearsals!

Under Li Xiaolin's pressure, Zhou Man soon appeared before everyone with Zhang Hanyun.

"Please wait a few minutes."

As Xu Lang spoke, ignoring the confusion in the eyes of others, he pulled Zhang Liangying and Zhang Hanyun into the recording studio.

Sun Jun frowned; he felt that Xu Lang was definitely up to no good.

This looks like they're about to raise prices!

However, looking at Wang Peng beside him, he was no longer worried.

"A song is nothing compared to a big sponsorship contract. I simply don't believe that Wang Peng would let a single song affect our working relationship!"