How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 285: Successful Nesting
Jiang Li's new album caused a huge sensation in the music circle as soon as it was released.

Countless fans flocked to major music platforms, vying to listen to this long-awaited work.

On social media, the discussion about this album continues to heat up, and it has received rave reviews. People who have listened to the songs have expressed their love for the album.

"I finally got Jiang Li's new album. Every song is so good. I love it."

"Jiang Li's singing skills are as steady as ever, and this time she tried many new styles, which was full of surprises."

"Listening to Jiang Li's new album feels like a fantastic musical journey. Each song has a unique atmosphere and emotion. The production team is so attentive and meticulously crafted, especially the title song 'New Life,' which I would call one of the best songs in the past five years."

"Help! The title song 'New Life' is so good! It's definitely the song of the year. I'm playing it on repeat..."

"I don't know if you've noticed, but the person who wrote this song is also the lyricist for 'Human World'. So cool! He wrote two songs, and both are great!"

"..."

Fans are discussing it enthusiastically, and the industry has also given high praise to this album. Many well-known music critics have expressed their opinions on Weibo.

"In terms of singing skills, Jiang Li has demonstrated a high level of professionalism. She can switch between true and false voices smoothly, her high notes are transparent and full of power, and her low notes are steady and mellow. She can handle songs of different vocal ranges and emotions with ease. This can be said to be Jiang Li's most mature album."

"The title song, 'New Life,' has a smooth melody and a unique style, blending multiple elements. It adds some niche music characteristics to a popular foundation, maintaining its popularity while adding a sense of freshness. It firmly captures the listener's ears and makes people unconsciously immersed in it. The rhythm changes in the chorus are especially clever in mobilizing the audience's emotions..."

"I listened to Jiang Li's new song 'New Life'. The lyrics are delicate yet powerful, depicting a world full of visuals. The melody complements the song perfectly and resonates strongly with the audience. First, Tang Yi's 'Human World', then Jiang Li's 'New Life'. Musician Zhang Wen gave me two big surprises in the first half of this year."

The online reviews of Jiang Li's new album are almost all positive, and both online digital music sales and offline physical record sales have been a hit. Jiang Li has also become the best-performing singer among those who released new albums in the first half of the year.

Jiang Li couldn't stop smiling as she listened to her assistant's album sales report. She felt that the eight million yuan she had spent on buying songs could be earned back in a few days.

Eight million for a song is a sky-high price in the entire music industry, but now it seems that the money is well spent, absolutely worth it.

In fact, income is only one aspect. The positive reviews brought by the song "New Life" alone are more than eight million. After all, this is something that money cannot buy.

I must give Xiao Zhang a big red envelope later, otherwise I will feel embarrassed to invite him to write songs for me again in the future.

"Lily, Jingnan Mall just called and wanted to invite you to be the brand recommendation officer for the 618 Shopping Festival and write a copy on the theme of rebirth. Do you want to accept it or not?" Agent Liu Qing came to Jiang Li's side with excitement on her face.

In the entertainment industry, singers are not as favored by brands as actors. Even a singing queen like Jiang Li does not have many endorsements.

As a result, as soon as the new album was released today, a big brand immediately contacted Jiang Li and invited her to be the spokesperson. This felt like pie in the sky.

"Take it, why not?" Jiang Li said with a smile. It seemed that the eight million could be recovered in just a few days.

"Okay, I'll reply to them now." Liu Qing said after hearing this.

As she was about to make a call, her cell phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and saw that it was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello……"

"..."

"Okay, let's discuss it and get back to you later." Liu Qing hung up the phone, then looked at Jiang Li and said, "Lili, Volkswagen just called and wants you to endorse a new car they're releasing next month. They also hope you can attend the launch event."

Jiang Li was slightly stunned after hearing this. Another endorsement?

Speaking of which, she hasn't received any new endorsement invitations for a year, and the only few endorsements she currently has are with old clients she has worked with for many years.

Today, big brands have been approaching her one after another. Which artist would refuse?
Unless you are bored.

Who would have trouble with money?
"catch!"

"Lily, here comes another one, inviting you to endorse health products"

"Health supplements? These are the most likely to cause problems. I won't take them."

Money is important, but reputation is also important.

"..."

Just when Liu Qing was busy dealing with major brands, Jiang Li's phone rang.

She looked at the caller ID and saw the cell phone number of a male singer.

The singer's name is Yang Sen, and he is also a friend of hers in the circle. They have known each other for seven or eight years. Although they have never worked together, they often meet at performances and parties.

"Yang Sen, what's the matter?" Jiang Li asked after answering the phone.

"Sister Li, congratulations on your new album being a big hit." A congratulatory voice came from the microphone.

"Thank you. I heard that you will hold a concert in Shanghai next month? Congratulations on the success of your concert." Jiang Li said.

"With Sister Li's words, next month's concert will definitely be a success. Sister Li, I want to ask you about one person."

"Ask about someone? Who?"

"Zhang Wen."

"..."

Jiang Li was stunned for a moment, but she quickly guessed Yang Sen's intention.

The other party must have noticed that Zhang Wen was both the lyricist and composer of "New Life," so he asked her about him. As for why...

It’s very simple, he definitely wants to invite the other person to write a song.

First came "Human World" and then "New Life". These two songs alone made Xiao Zhang famous in the music circle and attracted the attention of many singers.

After all, both songs have the chance to become the song of the year.

Who wouldn’t want to work with a songwriter like him?

"Why, you want to invite him to write a song? But he is not from your company." Jiang Li said with a smile.

"That's why I found you, Sister Li, and wanted to ask you to introduce me to someone." Yang Sen said with a request in his voice and a humble attitude.

When asking someone to do something for you, attitude is very important.

"Although I am very familiar with him, songwriting is not his main job. I also begged for a long time before I got a song. How about this, I will ask for you first. If he agrees, I will give you his mobile phone number. But I have to remind you that his fees are very high." Jiang Li said.

She didn't dare give Xiao Zhang's cell phone number to anyone casually. If someone was tactless and disturbed Xiao Zhang's work, or caused any unpleasantness, she would inevitably be implicated. How could she ask Xiao Zhang to sing for her in the future?
"Thank you, Sister Li. I'll treat you to dinner someday. Also, please tell Teacher Zhang that any amount is fine with me," Yang Sen said seriously after hearing this. He emphasized this point, because as long as the money was in place, even the biggest musicians could be invited.

What's more, what he lacks now is not money, but good songs.

For singers, money is easy to make, but good songs are hard to find.

Jiang Li hung up the phone and looked at the time on her phone. It was already 6 o'clock in the evening, and the crew should have finished filming.

She found Zhang Wen's cell phone number and called him.

“Beep…beep…ka!”

Soon, the phone was connected.

"Teacher Zhang, are you free tonight? I would like to invite you to dinner to thank you." Jiang Li said.

"Sister Li, we are not strangers, why are you being polite to me? No need, really, and I've already eaten." Zhang Wen said.

After finishing a day's work, he did not go home but went to the barbecue restaurant.

This was Bai Lu's idea, to celebrate the popularity of his new song "New Life".

At this moment, Gao Yue was sitting on his left and Bai Lu was sitting on his right. The two women took turns feeding food into his mouth. Ancient emperors were no more than this.

"Okay, then I won't be polite with you. There is one more thing. I have a singer friend named Yang Sen. He asked me about you and hopes to invite you to write a song. He said that you decide the fee." Jiang Li briefly explained the matter.

Zhang Wen was delighted. Writing songs for Tang Yi attracted Jiang Li, and writing songs for Jiang Li attracted Yang Sen. He believed that with Jiang Li's influence, more people would ask him to write songs in the future.

The bait is ready and many fish have been attracted. Now it is time to catch the fish.

"Sister Li, I won't be polite then." Zhang Wen thought for a moment and said, "Eight million per song, copyright fees are extra."

Gao Yue, who was sitting next to them, was shocked when she heard this. She was an artist agent and had a relatively good understanding of the music market.

Eight million for a song, not counting the copyright. This is absolutely the ceiling among songwriters, bar none.

Bai Lu on the other side was also stunned. She only knew that the man could write songs, but she didn't expect that his songs were so valuable.

Thinking of the song the man gave her, this gift was even more precious than the gifts given by those sisters.

However, after hearing the offer, Jiang Li was not surprised at all. Instead, she felt that the price was very reasonable, because the profit brought to her by the song "Rebirth" alone far exceeded the 8 million she spent on buying the song, so she had the most say in this matter.

Now that I think about it, she spent eight million to buy the copyright of the song "New Life", which was really a bargain.

"Well, I will tell him. If he agrees, I will give him your cell phone number. By the way, what if other singers find me and want to invite you to write a song?" Jiang Li asked.

Today is the first day of the new album's release, and someone wants to invite Teacher Zhang to write a song through her. When more and more people hear the song "New Life" in the future, will more people want to ask Teacher Zhang to write songs?
Well, this shouldn't be a question, it should be an affirmative sentence.

There will definitely be more people asking Teacher Zhang to write songs.

"It's okay, just tell them." Zhang Wen said indifferently.

He now has more than twenty songs, which will last him for a while.

Jiang Li was surprised by the man's tone of voice, which sounded as if he would accept anyone who came to him, as if he could write the song no matter how many people bought it.

She couldn't help but worry. If too many people bought the song, would the quality of the song still be as high as "New Life"?
It's fine if you can achieve it, but if you can't, and you only care about making money, will the fame you have worked so hard to gain become a bad name one day?
She wanted to remind them, but she didn't say it in the end. Firstly, today was a happy day and everyone was in a good mood. If she said it, wouldn't it make people upset?

What's more, Yang Sen is the only one who bought the song now. It won't be too late to remind him when more people buy the song in the future.

Thinking of this, her heart suddenly became clear, and she responded: "Okay, I understand, goodbye."

"Goodbye."

Zhang Wen put down his phone, feeling happy.

I used to think that writing scripts was the way to make money, but now it seems that writing songs is more profitable.

"Someone wants you to write a song?" Gao Yue asked.

"Yeah." Zhang Wen nodded and opened his mouth to eat the beef that Bai Lu fed him.

The meat is soft and delicate when you put it in your mouth. You don’t need to chew too much. The meat will fall apart with a light bite. It is no exaggeration to say that it melts in your mouth.

good to eat!

"Didn't you just finish writing a song for Jiang Li and Xiao Lu?" Gao Yue asked. The implication of her words was: Can you still write a good song in such a short time?
The company has many musicians, but they write songs very slowly. If singers want to invite those people to write songs, they have to wait at least a month or even longer.

As a result, most of the songs written are like stones thrown into the sea, failing to create any waves.

"Are you doubting my talent?" Zhang Wen frowned and patted the other person's thigh, which was covered in black stockings. "Have you forgotten about my ability to compose a song in seven steps?"

"Well, I don't mean to doubt you. I'm just worried that you're tired. After all, you have to film on the set during the day and go home to write novels at night." Gao Yue changed his words.

"Don't worry, a song only has a few words and notes? I can write it in the time it takes to sit in the toilet." Zhang Wen said this, looked at the closed door of the private room, and then said mysteriously: "I'll tell you a secret, I actually have written many more songs, and I've already registered them."

"What?" Gao Yue was stunned and asked in a stuttering voice, "When did you write it? How come I don't know about it?"

Bai Lu was also curious. A man worked during the day and came home at night, basically in her sight. How could he have time to write songs? And he wrote so many songs. Could it be that he waited until she and Sister Yue fell asleep at night and then secretly wrote them under the covers?
"Didn't I say it just now? I wrote it while squatting on the toilet." Zhang Wen said.

"..."

Gao Yue and Bai Lu looked at each other, both speechless.

I thought the other party was just talking casually, but I didn't expect it to be true.

Sure enough, great people are creating value even when they are using the toilet.

Gao Yue and Bai Lu felt a little ashamed when they thought about how they only watched short videos while going to the toilet.

Next time you squat on the toilet, you must learn more.

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(End of this chapter)