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Chapter 20: Fionn
On the phone, Yan Yu was worried that Song Dao was young and impetuous and didn't understand the twists and turns involved, so she patiently explained many things to him.

If Song Dao was a young man who was ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, with clear and foolish eyes, he might impulsively say who is afraid of who?

But he is an old soul with rich experience after all.

It is clear that Yan Yu was telling the truth.

In addition, he was also thinking about this matter before the other party called.

From the beginning when Ma Shen and Cui Luo simply looked down on him, to now when more people have begun to attack him with a purpose.

For a newbie in the music industry like him, it would be fine if he wasn't famous, but once he becomes famous, it is indeed easy for him to be suppressed or even plotted against.

The waters of the entertainment industry are deep and muddy, and the music industry, as one of the important territories, is no less complicated.

So finding a company to rely on is indeed the best choice.

If it is run well, the income can be far more than that of working alone.

But as Yan Yu said, even if he is looking for a cooperative company, it has to be one that can give him relaxed conditions and has a background.

This is too difficult.

Two words - why?
Capital chases profit.

Not to mention newcomers, even the contracts of famous second- and third-tier stars are mostly very harsh.

The current situation is considered good. If we go back thirty years, it is not uncommon for people to be forced to film at gunpoint and to be threatened to write songs by sending bullets.

Some were killed for blocking the road or offending others.

So he asked Yan Yu if he had any suitable recommendations.

"For new artists in the industry, the top entertainment companies usually pay 80% to 20%. Yes, you heard it right: 80% for the company and 20% for the artist. In many cases, the songwriter's fee has to be paid from the 20%."

"You should understand the truth. Let's not talk about exploitation. It takes a huge amount of money for a company to train an artist. The cost is staggering."

"But under their operation, your income can be easily doubled, or even dozens of times higher!"

"Although you are a newcomer, you have strong creative ability. As long as you let the other party know that Shui Ji San Qian is you, and then use the song Tian Huang Di Lao to prove your own strength, you should have a chance to negotiate 70% of the net profit."

“Any more would be hard!”

"The rules of the entertainment industry are like this. No matter how great you are, it's hard to have bargaining power before you become really famous."

Song Dao felt that since Yan Yu mentioned it on his own initiative, he would not be speaking without a purpose and might already have a suitable target for recommendation.

So I asked, "Sister Yu, do you have any recommendations?"

The man hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm telling you about the company. You can think about it. Anyway, no matter where you go, I will support you!"

Yan Yu said seriously over there.

"Seeing through" and "being sad" were not enough to make her value this junior so much. It was the eternity of their lives that truly made her realize Song Dao's talent.

"Okay, you say."

You've been laying the groundwork for so long, I'd like to see which one you recommend?

"Have you heard of Feiyang's music?" Yan Yu no longer kept the question in suspense.

"Never heard of it." Song Dao answered honestly.

Yan Yu was somewhat speechless: "Feiyang Music is the company that Kong Xi signed with, and the boss is the queen Lin Fei who spoke for you!"

"Ah?" Song Dao was a little embarrassed.

No matter what the reason is, Lin Fei is indeed the only heavyweight figure who supports him online so far.

It turns out that he knows nothing about people.

"What? Sister Fei wanted to give Shui Ji San Qian a red envelope to express her gratitude. Because of your instructions, Kong Xi and I didn't tell him that it was your pen name. We kept saying that Teacher San Qian was very busy."

"There's a red envelope? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"No, did you hear what I said? You are obsessed with money, right?" Yan Yu couldn't help but complain.

"Go on, go on."

This sister can spend so much money to open a recording studio. She is obviously a person with no shortage of money. How can she understand the suffering of the poor?

"Feiyang Music is not a big company, but it is very professional. Yesterday I asked Sister Fei if Teacher Sanqian would like to work with you for a long time, and she immediately welcomed it."

"Sister Yu is a good person!" Song Dao praised.

"It's good that you know!" Yan Yu snorted, "Sister Fei is a very good person, she doesn't care so much about interests, plus you have already cooperated with Kong Xi, it can be considered a good start."

"Well, I just don't know what conditions Sister Fei can offer?" Song Dao asked.

Yan Yu was speechless.

She finally realized that her junior was probably too badly stimulated by his ex-girlfriend.

Although it gave rise to a lot of creative inspiration, the aftereffects of spending millions in four years were also a bit too much.

To the point that now, no matter who the other party is, as long as money is mentioned, they will haggle over every penny and will not give an inch.

"I didn't discuss this with her in detail. If you think it's okay, you can go talk to her later."

Yan Yu said: "Anyway, don't look at how badly Fei Jie was attacked on the Internet. In fact, she chose to quit the circle because she was tired of it. Many people don't know how powerful she is."

"She graduated from Beijing University. Her teachers and classmates are all very impressive. Her network of contacts is far beyond that of the entertainment industry."

"Let me put it this way, if Sister Fei wants to make a comeback, she can do so at any time."

"If you sign with her, your resources will definitely be much better than they are now. I can't say that your career path will be smooth without any obstacles, but at least your methods will be much more normal. Do you understand what I mean?"

Song Dao hummed.

What Yan Yu meant by normal is that everyone will return to a relatively fair track.

Instead of what is happening now, some people are starting to use various means to suppress him.

Online attacks and smears are just one of them.

There are also various offline targeting.

For example, awards.

Given how popular Song Dale has become this year, he has a chance to win awards such as Song of the Year or Newcomer Award in either Penguin or other official award events.

But if you don’t have a strong backer, don’t even think about it!
What is your identity?
It’s good enough that they didn’t scold you, and you still want to win a prize?

Originality award, lyrics and music award, popularity award, most popular award, none of them have anything to do with you!

Another example is the Penguin platform.

As an independent musician, Song Dao has a very good contract now and is very happy to cooperate with Penguin.

But once those top entertainment companies get involved, things will immediately become different.

He may just need to have a drink with the higher-ups, and all the benefits that belong to him will disappear.

It can bring profits to the platform, but compared with the money those big companies invest every year, it is nothing.

In this case, do you still want to spread Earth music through the system as an independent musician?

If things go wrong, a bucket of dirty water might be thrown at you, and then the entire industry and all platforms might be banned.

I can’t even be an internet celebrity!
Still spreading it?

This kind of thing seems absurd, but it happens from time to time in reality.

As long as it is related to interests, nothing is surprising.

This is the same reason as using a pen name. The deeper reason is to avoid questioning!

Thus avoiding trouble.

This kind of thing may seem like no big deal, but in reality, before you grow up, any storm can be fatal.

A glaring living target and a mysterious producer who is suspected to be a big boss.

Which one is better?
"Since you have no problem, then I will reply to Sister Fei and arrange a time for you to meet and chat?"

"Then I'll have to trouble Sister Yu." Song Dao said.

"It's no big deal. As long as you come to my place more often to record songs, my work won't be in vain." Yan Yu said with a smile and hung up the phone.

In fact, she doesn't want to make money.

I just like Song Dao's songs!
Her family is not short of money.

The studio’s rent alone costs more than 300,000 yuan a year.

This is because it is not in a busy downtown area and the landlord is her father's friend, so the price is very cheap.

Decoration and equipment are really expensive!

The acoustic decoration cost more than two million.

An average renovation costs more than one million yuan.

Including miscellaneous items, the total cost was nearly four hundred!
Then there were the recording equipment. A microphone cost more than 20,000 yuan, and I bought ten at once. Sound cards cost more than 100,000 yuan, mixers cost more than 400,000 yuan, recorders cost more than 100,000 yuan, monitor speakers cost more than 100,000 yuan, and monitor headphones cost 70,000 to 80,000 yuan...

After all the trouble, it cost a total of seven or eight hundred dollars to set up this recording studio!

She almost spent all the small treasury she had accumulated since she was a child.

My parents lodged a solemn protest and said that they would no longer provide any financial support and told me to earn the money myself if I was able.

Of course, if she could bring a boyfriend home, then everything could be negotiated.

How could Yan Yu compromise?
Relying on his strong professional abilities, he serves as a musician, recording engineer, mixer and producer.

He managed the recording studio by himself, and when he was too busy, he asked two friends to help.

Relying on its strong network of contacts, the business of Rensheng Liucao Studio has been good since its opening.

Without considering the investment cost, it is more than enough to support yourself.

So she has never been very interested in making money.

The reason why I suggested Song Dao to sign with Lin Fei Company.

On the one hand, this junior is really talented.

Lin Fei also expressed his desire to cooperate with Shui Ji San Qian through Kong Xi.

As a best friend, I have to help.

On the other hand, it is her own love for music.

I really hope that there will be more talented people like Song Dao participating in the current lifeless music scene.

There must be benefits and someone to support it before more people are willing to do this.

Finally, there is another very important reason.

She is a fan of Lin Fei!

Although the two are very familiar with each other and are good friends, they often make appointments to work out, do beauty treatments, and drink afternoon tea together.

But Lin Fei still didn't know about this.

The reason why Yan Yu never mentioned it was that he didn't want to expose the scars in Lin Fei's heart.

She really hopes that Sister Fei can make a comeback and sing.

Song Dao's creative ability gave her a glimmer of hope.

She knew that Lin Fei asked Kong Xi to find her to contact Shui Ji Sanqian, and was worried about meeting those old perverts from the past, so she didn't want to contact them directly.

But Song Dao is not a pervert.

Not only does he not look old, he is still a young and handsome guy!
Who wouldn’t want someone who is both talented and pleasing to the eye?

Such a person becomes a partner, gets inspired after getting to know each other, and writes a song tailor-made for Sister Fei... It's normal and reasonable, right?
I don’t believe that Fei can resist a truly good song?

So when calling Lin Fei, Yan Yu deliberately did not mention that Shui Ji San Qian was Song Dao, preparing to give her a surprise.

"Teacher Sanqian really agrees to come to my place?"

Lin Fei was very happy, but also had some concerns: "Yan Yan, tell me the truth, he is not one of those people I am familiar with, right?"

"You must have never met him in person!" Yan Yu said.

"That's good." Lin Fei breathed a sigh of relief.

She was really afraid that those hypocritical guys would use this roundabout way to get close to her.

However, she also believed that Yan Yu was a sensible person and would not joke about such things.

"But there is one thing, Teacher Sanqian is a bit obsessed with money!" Thinking of Song Dao's black-hearted 82 contract, Yan Yu still reminded him.

"Money-grubber?" Lin Fei asked doubtfully, "I heard that he and Xixi split the profits 50-50. Is that okay?"

Although for a little-known songwriter, a 50-50 split with a famous singer is a bit too much.

But for Lin Fei, it is acceptable.

After all, she is also very generous.

“That was before, let me put it this way, he was a very talented creator and very confident in himself.

He just recorded a song with me, it’s bound to be a hit.

I didn't want to sing it myself, so I just recorded a demo and planned to sing it to others later.

Then let me help you get a contract. Do you know what the terms are?"

Yan Yu chattered a lot here, and without leaking any information about the song, he talked about the profit sharing ratio of the contract.

"You dare to ask for 80%? That's quite confident. But do you think the song he records will become a hit?" Lin Fei said.

"Yes, it will be a hit!" Yan Yu said with certainty.

It’s hard to say how popular she will be, but she will definitely be popular. As a professional musician, she has the judgment to do so.

Lin Fei also believed in her judgment.

He smiled and said generously, "You also know that I didn't start a company just to make money. If he is really that capable, what's wrong with giving him more?"

"You can consider a ladder contract." Yan Yu reminded.

This kind of contract based on performance-based profits is very common for entertainment companies.

If you have the ability, you can get more, even upside down. If you don’t have the ability, just accept the offer from the newcomers.

"It's too troublesome and unnecessary. Please help me make an appointment and meet him at your place tomorrow. If he is as powerful as you say, I can split the profit with him 50-50!"

As expected of someone who has seen the world, Lin Fei is very generous.

Moreover, her Feuillant movement is a peculiarity in the industry itself.

When they sign new players, the salary is 80% to 20%. The worst ones are 91% to 10% with extended terms, which is almost a contract of selling oneself.

In order to become famous, too many people flock to it.

There is never a shortage of people in the entertainment industry, a huge world of fame and fortune.

When Lin Fei signed new players, the ratio was 70% to 30%.

A good candidate like Kong Xi gave the June 4th suggestion without hesitation.

Now I heard that Shui Ji San Qian, who created "Always Very Quiet", was interested in coming over, and he actually offered a 50-50 offer, a treatment that even a gold medal lyricist or composer might not be able to get under normal circumstances.

To be honest, even Yan Yu, who also doesn't care about money, admires him.

After all, she was aware of Song Dao's creative talent.

Lin Fei only knows one song, "Always Quiet".

"Sister Fei is so generous!" she couldn't help but say.

“It’s not that I’m arrogant.

I have been criticized for so many years, and no one knows better than me how painful it is.

As long as he really has the talent and the songs he writes can make people in my company famous, he deserves to get more.

If he can really help me find a top star, I'll give him shares in my company, not to mention a share of the profits!"

After chatting with Lin Fei, Yan Yu sent a message to Song Dao, without mentioning what Lin Fei said.

It's best for the two of you to meet and discuss this.

She set the time for 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. She had a recording in the morning, and after chatting in the afternoon, they could have dinner together.

I haven’t met Sister Fei for a while.

She believed that Lin Fei would be shocked when she saw Song Dao!
That scene must have been quite entertaining.

……

Not long after Song Dao finished chatting with Yan Yu, he received a message from Kong Xi.

"Wow, senior, are you coming to our company? Sister Gangfei said she will meet with Teacher Sanqian tomorrow?"

"Not sure yet, let's talk about it first."

"It would be great if the senior could come. I'm really looking forward to it!"

At this time, I received another message from a man named Kang Peng.

He was his roommate.

I have a good relationship with the original owner.

"Brother, you've been stuck at home for so many days and you've released two songs. It's about time you get out and relax, right?"

(End of this chapter)