This celebrity is absolutely wicked.

Chapter 426 Second Master, Actually, there's something I've been keeping from you.

Tang Yufeng was still a little embarrassed.

The reason he couldn't come was naturally due to company matters.

The company had previously suspended his participation in "The Masked Singer".

However, Tang Yufeng had worked at Xingyao Media for a long time, and some things are not so easy to cut ties with quickly.

For more than a month, Tang Yufeng has been troubled by company matters.

If Tang Yufeng hadn't promised Lu Ran to be a special guest at Lu Ran's fan meeting, he wouldn't have wanted to break his promise; otherwise, he would have run away long ago.

When people are particularly troubled, they either don't want to do anything, or they will do something to numb themselves.

Tang Yufeng belongs to the former category.

Anyway, he hasn't written a new song in over a month.

Tang Yufeng sighed: "Now that things have come to this, I won't hide it from you anymore. There are some things I should talk to someone about."

If it were anyone else, Tang Yufeng would never have revealed these things.

But Lu Ran is different.

This is called word of mouth.

Lu Ran's character puts everyone at ease.

"Second Master, please speak."

Lu Ran didn't say anything more this time, and simply listened.

Tang Yufeng also talked about the company's affairs.

For creators like him, leaving a company involves a great deal of issues.

So many songs' copyrights, profit-making transactions, and so on.

Some people in the company even wanted to force Tang Yufeng to leave on his own.

Star Media has gradually shrunk in the music market over the past year, and someone has to take the blame for it.

Tang Yufeng was annoyed by all sorts of things.

This was the first time Tang Yufeng had ever talked so much to a stranger.

After he finished speaking, he sighed deeply: "I just want a proper place to do music, why is it so difficult?"

Tang Yufeng's tone was full of helplessness.

These are words from the bottom of my heart.

Lu Ran felt that he had heard enough.

As a large company in the industry, Xingyao Media must have a reason for its size.

When the music market was booming, there was definitely a good creative environment.

Making music was really lucrative back then.

Everything changed after we entered the era of internet traffic.

Xingyao also seized the opportunity, turned around and entered the era of traffic, and reaped the benefits of the times.

In the era of internet traffic, money is plentiful and easy to make.

Or to put it another way, it's easy to make money off celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry.

If there's money that's easy to earn, then there's even less need to try to earn money that's hard to earn.

Tang Yufeng's importance diminished as a result.

Xingyao Media wants hit shows and massive traffic.

The reason why people value going with the flow is because they believe that going with the flow can create viral content and generate a lot of traffic.

Not every company makes long-term plans.

But Lu Ran didn't think so.

The Burning Studio is not there for short-term profits.

Otherwise, Lu Ran's fan club could make a lot of money just by taking on advertisements.

Money from viewership is easy to make, but as you make more money, you realize that viewers aren't stupid.

The continuous decline in both the long-running TV drama market and the film market in recent years is a case in point.

Lu Ran asked, "Second Master, if you don't mind, come to our Burning Studio. I can't guarantee anything else about the studio, but we can certainly provide you with a suitable environment. Besides, you've seen all the singers at Lu Ran's fan meeting. You write songs, and these people can sing them."

Tang Yufeng smiled upon hearing this.

What's the point of all this talk?

At his level, if he wanted to go to another company, someone would definitely want him. But is actively seeking out a job the same as being invited to do so?

And so, Lu Ran was hooked and invited him to join.

Then it's not like he came eagerly.

At least this way it's more respectable.

Tang Yufeng feigned composure.

"Ran, this matter is not that simple. If I come, I will not be alone. There are also some subordinates who follow me. They will definitely come with me. So many people will cost a lot."

"Come on, come on, I'll support you all by making movies."

Lu Ran spoke calmly and casually.

While others might not dare to speak for themselves, Lu Ran is certain that the money he earns from filming will be enough to support his entire family.

"I don't remember your company having a composition department. How are we supposed to be hired with so many of us here?"

"Once you arrive, we'll have a composition department."

Tang Yufeng was stunned after Lu Ran finished speaking.

This seems to be the case.

"Sigh, Ran, what a mess this is."

"Does Second Master think our Burning Studio is too small? That's alright. You can try looking for other companies first. If that doesn't work out, then come to our studio. No matter what, the doors of Burning Studio will always be open for you."

Lu Ran's words were very sincere.

Tang Yufeng was even a little moved by this.

Is this what it feels like to encounter a wise ruler?
He dropped the pretense and asked directly, "Does the company impose any restrictions on me?"

"What's there to restrict? You can create any work as long as you fulfill your responsibilities as an artist."

Tang Yufeng asked several questions in succession.

Lu Ran had prepared for all of this and answered Tang Yufeng's questions one by one.

After all this was discussed, Lu Ran said, "Calculate how much the breach of contract fees are for each of you. If you all resign, I will pay the breach of contract fees."

Tang Yufeng immediately refused: "You're being too polite. Do you think you can pay this penalty? Xingyao still owes me money, so you don't need to worry about it."

Creators and singers are different after all; the copyright of original songs basically belongs to the creators.

These songs bring Tang Yufeng a considerable income every now and then.

Creators at his level also have songs that qualify for retirement benefits.

After Tang Yufeng said that, Lu Ran didn't say anything more.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Ran said seriously, "Second Master, there's something I've been keeping from you."

Tang Yufeng asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Lu Ran was referring to his attitude of letting things take their natural course.

He originally wanted to tell Tang Yufeng directly, but felt it would be a bit unethical to say it over the phone.

We should at least wait until Tang Yufeng comes to Burning Studio and tell him in person.

With more people in the company, Tang Yufeng can be kept under control.

"I'll tell you when you come to the company."

"No, you..."

Tang Yufeng was about to curse.

You only said half of what you meant, I really want to beat you to death.

"Forget it, forget it, I'll go take care of things at the company first."

"Waiting for your good news."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Yufeng felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders and his mind was freed.

He took out his phone and called his closest subordinate.

"Xiao Yang, come to my house with Xiao Zhang and the others. I have something important to tell you."

After arranging these things, Tang Yufeng got up and went to the balcony, gazing at the scenery outside.

His phone was playing a compilation of the Four Great Classical Novels that he hadn't listened to in a long time.

"At this time, Liu Bei received a letter that the barbarian king Meng Huo planned to attack Xichuan. So he decided to rush back to Xichuan first and ask Baoyu and the others to visit Xichuan later. After saying this, he took Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Shi Bao and Wang Yin and rode away. At this time, Daiyu also got up to say goodbye. Before leaving, she told Baoyu that she planned to form a women's army so that she could better assist Baoyu in the future. She would stay with Baoyu until the matter of subduing the demon was over. After saying this, she flew away."

Tang Yufeng listened to the novel and laughed heartily a few times.

(End of this chapter)