Huayu 1995

Chapter 133 Please let His Majesty return to heaven (Bonus chapter for 4000 monthly votes)

"I probably can't sign the contract, I'm part of the performing arts troupe..."

Han Hong really wanted to sign it.

The people here are very nice, and they speak very kindly.

And then there's Su Chao, a creative genius; he could easily produce a few songs for his own use.

But what can you do when she's a soldier?
These days, regulations are extremely strict. If a member of a performing arts troupe goes outside to sign with a record company, it's practically suicide.

Han Hong has served in the military for eight years, from 1987 to the present.

"..."

Chen Jiantian gave up completely.

He has a secure job; there's no way he'd retire early just to sign with a lousy record company.

He also showed full respect for soldiers.

I'll give her a 20% discount next time she comes to record a song.

"It's okay, there will be opportunities to collaborate. Just sing well."

Sing well and make good money.

I'll be able to continue doing business with you next time.

"If you ever need anything from me in the future, please don't hesitate to ask!"

Han Hong still can't quite believe that she bought such a song for only 15,000 yuan.

If she were as beautiful as an angel, she would seriously suspect that Su Chao wanted to pursue her.

After all, her reference point was the princess.

"There's no need to be so exaggerated..."

Su Chao took money to do things, and he earned quite a lot. Three thousand yuan was more than he earned in the ten days or so of filming "Turn Right with Left Signal".

Han Hong has a bright future ahead of her.

I can't be of much help in the short term.

"Then I won't disturb your recording any longer. I plan to record a version in the next few days and then use it for competitions and gigs."

Han Hong explained her plans.

She can't sign with a record company, and she definitely won't have enough songs for an album in a short time, nor does she have that much money.

It's unrealistic to self-fund an album.

However, if one can gain fame through singing competitions, one can quickly accumulate funds by performing at various venues.

At that time, self-funding the album will no longer be a problem.

She has great confidence in the song "Hometown" that Su Chao wrote for her.

Even without original hit songs, she was able to sweep all the major competitions with her singing skills. Now that she has this song "Hometown", she is sure to become an instant hit.

"Are you really interested in Red Star?"

After Han Hong left, Chen Jiantian looked at Su Chao with a complicated expression.

You traitorous scoundrel.

It was too obvious today.

If you were really given eight hundred axemen, would you smash a cup as a signal to have me chopped down?

"It's not bad."

Su Chao said he was plotting against Hongxing, which was half-joking, but because it was half-joking, it didn't mean he had no intention of doing so at all.

Why do you want to run a record company?

Chen Jiantian was not joking at all.

If Su Chao really has ideas, then he needs to systematically cultivate Su Chao's abilities in this area.

Making Su Chao the crown prince wouldn't be bad either.

Who wouldn't want a good successor if they were building a business?

Historically, many prosperous dynasties began to decline because of incompetent successors.

For example, the Ming Dynasty was truly a case of each generation being worse than the last.

He has no children and doesn't know who to entrust his future to.

"I never intended to run the Red Star Production Cooperative!"

Su Chao quickly clarified the situation.

"What?"

Chen Jiantian doubted that he had misheard.

It's like a father meeting the guy his daughter is dating and asking him if he's sincere and wants to marry his daughter, only to find out the guy says he hasn't thought about it.

Yeah, I just wanted to have some fun...

If Su Chao hadn't been so tall and strong, clearly a formidable fighter, he would have wanted to beat the kid up on the spot.

“Brother, you’re only a few years older than me, why are you acting like you’re about to give up your life? You can work for at least another thirty years.”

Su Chao had no intention of asking His Majesty to return to heaven!

He was in no hurry to take over the Red Star Production Company, or rather, he never even considered taking it over.

He just wanted a record company with whom he could work long-term.

Don't cause him any trouble.

Ideally, he should be given a portion of the shares so that he has full autonomy in making music.

A comprehensive sales channel can be gradually established.

The kind that keeps up with the internet age.

If he discovers a singer who will be a great success in the future and can make money for him, such as Xue Zhiqian, Xu Song, Li Ronghao, or Mao Buyi, he can directly recruit them into Red Star Production Company to make money for him.

"I never thought about quitting now..."

Chen Jiantian felt somewhat ashamed after being told that; he had indeed been too negative.

At this age, I can't even sleep, and I'm actually thinking about retirement.

Actually, it was mainly Zheng Jun who broke his heart.

I've tricked plenty of people, but this time I really didn't, and yet you're leaving me.

Disheartened...

Why not buy a farm and grow potatoes? So, for the past six months or so, he's often fantasized about growing potatoes.

Where is the best place to buy a farm?

Australia, or Canada...?

Fortunately, he has now met Su Chao, but because the time has been too short and the album has not yet been released, he has not yet adjusted his mindset.

I occasionally even consider retiring.

"Brother, you're still strong and healthy, and you still have plenty of hair. What's the rush? If we work for another thirty years, and the two of us join forces, do you think anyone else will have a place in the Chinese music scene?"

A qualified employee must learn to manage upwards.

PUA bosses are just doing basic stuff.

"Yes, yes, if we join forces, the Red Star Production Company will surely achieve unparalleled glory!"

Chen Jiantian nodded repeatedly.

This kid's creative ability is truly amazing.

His own management, this kid's creations, when separated, they are invincible; when united, the whole family feasts... Oh, I got it wrong, it's when united, they are invincible.

It's not that he's wasted all these years.

They can be easily fooled by a young man's few words.

The main issue was that his utopian dream suddenly ceased to be a fantasy.

Moreover, what Su Chao said makes a lot of sense.

He made up his mind. This time, he was going to risk everything and set off for Hong Kong tomorrow to reconnect with his old network of contacts. He was determined to sell Su Chao's album in Hong Kong.

There are also neon signs, bangbang (a type of Japanese popcorn), and signs from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

He used to be Beyond's manager, and his network of connections extended as far as Beyond's influence could reach.

Some people dislike him, but others get along very well with him.

At worst, let old friends ridicule us.

“Brother,” Su Chao said a little embarrassedly, “If our album is released and the response is really good, you have to give me some shares of Red Star Production Company.”

If we don't speak up now, when will we?

Often, if you want something in return, you can't wait for someone to give it to you; that would take forever.

If you tolerate it once, twice, or for too long, people will get used to it.

It's easy to just ask.

If things go well, there won't be too much distance between us in the future.

It's more comfortable to be around them.

It's okay if the talks break down; at worst, we can just part ways.

Yan Siyuan is also involved in music; at worst, we can join forces with him to establish a record company.

Casablanca?
That thing will be shut down in two years.

"Sure, I'll give you some now..."

Chen Jiantian didn't hesitate at all. His decision to open a record company in mainland China was a kind of intellectual act after seeing through the vanities of the world.

It wasn't about making money in the first place.

If they really wanted to make money, they wouldn't be operating in the way they do now.

Of course, he has nothing against money.

If he doesn't have money, he might have to live a miserable old age.

"Let's wait until the album is released. We brothers can settle accounts clearly then, and no one else will have any objections. When we run a company, we must win people's respect."

Su Chao is already in form.

He didn't want to be the crown prince; he wanted to be the retired emperor of the Red Star Production Company.

The artists under your management must be well maintained.

Zhang Yadong is unreliable.

He would leave the Red Star Production Company sooner or later.

Xiao Ke needs to stay.

If his records don't sell well, he'll go full-time as a songwriter and album producer.

And Xu Wei, Tian Zhen...

I'll find that eagle another day and buy two songs from her for Tian Zhen to sing. After all, she's a signed singer under my management, and I can't let her disappear from the music scene again.

Xu Wei is a buddy; even if you try to get rid of him now, he won't leave.

Zhou Gongzi is one of us. She has already started to quit smoking under Su Chao's beatings, and we'll release an album for her later.

Young Master Zhou is a fine horse.

It's not that she's easy to ride, but that she's a real workaholic and very good at making money for Su Chao.

Over the next few days, Su Chao filmed during the day and recorded an album at night, finally finishing the album before September arrived.

I stayed up for two whole days and nights to finish the album.

Even though he was exceptionally strong, he finally felt a deep sense of exhaustion.

Thor could tell he was tired.

They finally agreed to let him go home in a car.

Thor didn't stay up with them through the tough times; her work was mainly focused on the early to mid-game.

She didn't arrive at the record company until noon today.

Sending Su Chao back is no problem at all.

Su Chao could have sat on the motorcycle and had Lü Bu take him back.

I wasn't that tired.

He hasn't been completely sleepless these past two days.

It's okay to take a nap occasionally.

However, as soon as Thor told him to get in the car, he immediately looked like he was about to collapse.

Abu, help me up...

(End of this chapter)