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Chapter 95: Spending a lot of money for Xu Kong

In the next few days, Xu Kong also became busy.

Advertising endorsements, business activities, and a series of announcements fill up most of the schedule.

The recording of the second episode of "Our Song" is also included.

"Jian Junfang was badly criticized online. I guess he won't dare to say anything nonsense in this show."

After arriving in Xingcheng, Guo Zihao spoke while waiting for the program crew's special car to pick him up.

"That's not good."

In Xu Kong's memory, Jian Junfang's straightforward character was undoubtedly highlighted in the talent show where he debuted.

Logically speaking, everything was a script arranged by the program team, and as a mentor who was paid to do the job, he just had to cooperate.

But because the original owner's performance at the time was so bad, Jian Junfang couldn't stand it at all and criticized him both online and offline.

But to be honest, there wasn't much hatred between him and Jian Junfang.

But Xu Kong’s principle is to avoid fighting in a team fight when the situation is unfavorable.

It is indeed satisfying to turn the tide against all odds, but the risks are a bit too great.

Therefore, on the show "Our Song", not only their own stage performance, but also their so-called words and deeds, almost all of them try their best to maintain their own personality so that the audience will not have too much aversion to them.

If he had followed Wu Youxue's original script, he would have been able to reverse his reputation in the end even though he relied on the song "Seven Miles of Fragrance".

But in the matter between him and Jian Junfang, it is absolutely impossible for public opinion to be so one-sided.

On the first day Xu Kong arrived in Xingcheng, the rehearsal of the show had not yet begun, and the first person he met was not Su Zhi, who was also there to participate in the recording of the show, but Bai Ran, who was also a contestant.

The other party's enthusiasm made Xu Kong feel like he was meeting a loyal fan of his.

“It’s so well written!”

“I feel like I’ll never be able to write a song like this in my lifetime.”

Bai Ran doesn't talk much on the show, but in private, he is the type who can't stop talking once he starts.

"That new song in your first episode is pretty good too."

Xu Kong couldn't stand the other party's praise so much that they just exchanged some polite business compliments.

But I didn't expect Bai Ran to look so excited.

"Really?!!"

"Do you really feel that way, idol?"

Xu Kong nodded slightly embarrassedly.

When the first episode of the show was broadcast, there was almost no shot in the show where Bai Ran and Xu Kong even looked at each other.

I guess the audience would never have thought that Bai Ran is actually a little fanboy in private.

What surprised Xu Kong was that although Bai Ran was a newcomer, Feng Ge took him very seriously.

Not only is there a high-end recording studio in Star City, but there are also several assistants.

The main business of Fengge Company is concentrated in the film and television. Although it has some singing kings and queens, it is indeed not as good as Jiying Media, which is also a giant in music.

It seems like Fengge is interested in promoting newcomers.

It is certain that Bai Ran, the newcomer, will have good subsequent resources.

"Our Song" began rehearsals before recording.

Xu Kong was assigned a separate morning.

It is not open to the public except for the on-site staff of the program team.

In particular, it was expressly prohibited that the three celebrity judges were not allowed to hear Xu Kong's new song in advance.

Xu Kong knew very well about Wu Youxue's little thoughts.

First of all, in order to ensure a true reaction to the song when heard for the first time, there is actually nothing wrong with this approach.

But the most important thing is the conflict between him and Jian Junfang, which has become one of the biggest highlights of the show. After all, he is the king of singers, so it is impossible for him to completely follow the arrangements of the program team.

But at the same time, as a person with rich experience in variety shows, Wu Youxue has many ways to get the shots and effects he wants.

Deliberate guidance, post-editing, and even some public opinion rhythm and so on.

As soon as Jian Junfang came to participate in Mango TV's variety show, from that moment on, he had no choice but to do what he wanted.

"I estimate that after the recording of this episode is over, Jian Junfang's attitude towards you will change 180 degrees."

After Xu Kong finished his rehearsal, Wu Youxue rarely came over and spoke to Xu Kong.

After all, Wu Youxue became famous for his music variety shows. Many of Mango TV's famous music variety show IPs, including "Singer", were created by him.

The program effects and watchability of the variety show itself are secondary. When it comes to music, Wu Youxue knows more than those music critics on the Internet.

He knows the quality of music, and he knows exactly what kind of audience each song is targeting.

Jian Junfang has been in the industry for many years, and although he has tried other music styles, his songs are mostly R&B. His most well-known representative works are also of this type.

He had this thought for the first time after listening to Xu Kong's new song.

"Director Wu, do you think he will take the initiative to bow to me on the show?"

Wu Youxue smiled without comment.

"Based on what I've known about him over the years, it's very likely."

"Although Jian Junfang has a bit of a temper, he is a rare person with a genuine temperament in the entertainment industry."

"Of course, given the current trend of public opinion, this is also the best way for him to deal with it."

"By the way, I heard about Fengqing Entertainment."

After talking about Jian Junfang, Wu Youxue suddenly brought up another matter.

Xu Kong did not respond, but just looked at the other party silently.

"What I mean is that you are a smart person. If you consider changing companies in the future, you can come to us at Mango."

Wu Youxue certainly wasn’t sure whether Fengqing Entertainment’s legendary second drama would be a hit.

But this prevented him from releasing some of his intentions in advance.

Xu Kong was not surprised. In fact, from the first time Wu Youxue took the initiative to go to Fengqing Entertainment to find him, Xu Kong saw that the other party was planning to poach him.

But it was obviously not a good time before.

"Director Wu, my penalty for breach of contract is very high."

Xu Kong said something tactfully, which was considered a rejection.

But unexpectedly, Wu Youxue continued to speak as if he had expected it:
"If it were someone else, we would be unlikely to help pay the high penalty fee, especially for a top star like you."

"But if you are Xu Kong, it's not impossible."

Xu Kong was stunned for a moment.

For the top stars in the domestic entertainment industry, it is very easy to pay liquidated damages of over 100 million yuan, and many of them are even staggeringly high figures.

His is no exception.

Not to mention the subsequent signing fees to be paid to the artists.

He really didn't expect that a shrewd man like Wu Youxue would be willing to spend so much money for him.

And strictly speaking, Mango TV’s own agency is somewhat different from some ordinary companies in the entertainment industry, so it would probably be more troublesome if they wanted to sign him.

"It's okay, just think about it first."

"I just said it casually, don't take it as a burden."

Wu Youxue brought up this topic seemingly with ease.

But his goal had obviously been achieved.

(End of this chapter)