Huayu 1995

Chapter 229 Abdication Edict (Seeking monthly votes)

"It will indeed be a lot of money, but are you going to donate it?"

Chen Jiantian asked curiously.

The company is responsible for promoting Su Chao's album.

Therefore, after it was discovered that he had donated money to build schools, Lü Bu communicated with the company to try to maximize his profits.

Chen Jiantian naturally knew about Su Chao's donation.

"I might donate some."

Su Chao has now amassed a large sum of "charitable funds" again.

This money is for show, not for use.

Fortunately, it can bring him a good reputation for being charitable and having a strong sense of social responsibility.

Becoming a philanthropist passively is probably a bittersweet situation.

"That's good. Doing good deeds brings a sense of satisfaction. This... take a look!"

Chen Jiantian gritted his teeth and took out a document.

"Equity transfer agreement?"

When Su Chao took it and looked at it, he had the feeling of seeing an abdication edict.

Although it only holds 27% of the shares, it has already become the second largest shareholder.

"Yes, the board has decided to grant you 27% of the shares for a fee..."

Chen Jiantian's case involved proportional dilution.

That is, all shareholders squeezed out 27% of the equity according to their shareholding ratio.

Of course, Chen Jiantian contributed the most.

This was the maximum amount he could negotiate; any more and he wouldn't be able to convince the other shareholders.

These shareholders are not sitting idly by; each of them has a vested interest in the company's operation and development.

If they give him more money later, Chen Jiantian will have to cut his own losses.

In fact, he has no children, and even his closest relatives are gone, so he doesn't really care about these things. Now he is focused on creating his idealized Eden.

He originally planned to donate his assets to charity after retirement.

Thinking about it now, leaving it all to Su Chao wasn't a bad idea.

"A paid gift, let me see..."

Su Chao quickly understood.

This is a bundled agreement. Since it's a gift, Su Chao naturally doesn't need to pay anything. However, all of Su Chao's future albums will be released through Red Star Production Company.

Even if the products are sold overseas in the future, the Red Star Production Company will handle the arrangements.

Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the mainland all belong to the country.

"There's no other way; we have to come up with something to convince everyone."

Chen Jiantian gave an awkward laugh twice.

While Red Star Production Company played a role in the success of Su Chao's album, it wasn't entirely unrelated.

The distribution in Hong Kong and Taiwan is handled by Rock Records, who also act as the distributor. Promotional activities are also done in collaboration with them.

Only in mainland China was the Red Star Production Company handling the production itself.

Unfortunately, the channels for promotion these days are very primitive.

On the one hand, there is ground advertising, mainly placed in shopping malls, schools, audio-visual stores and other places.

On the other hand, there is the promotion of radio and television.

Mainly broadcasting.

TV programs these days are so boring.

Originally, there were programs in Hong Kong and Taiwan that I could appear on, but unfortunately the procedures were complicated and there were certain uncontrollable risks, so in the end I basically didn't get to appear on any of them.

It all depends on the quality of the album itself, as well as the interaction and popularity between Su Chao and the top stars.

Of course, Su Chao's good looks also played an important role.

Some so-called fans even buy cassette tapes just for the posters.

To cater to this type of fan, the new version of the CD comes with a large poster.

However, Su Chao's contract with Red Star Production Company is a single-record contract.

Just sign one album!
Chen Jiantian was almost in tears. As Su Chao's album became more and more popular, he couldn't sleep at night.

I'm not worried about losing my hair anymore.

Because there is no more hair left to fall out.

Although the board of directors thought he was an idiot for signing such an unreliable contract, it was precisely because of this that everyone was willing to take a loss.

Otherwise, if Rolling Stone is acting as their agent, why don't they just sign with Rolling Stone directly?

You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub!
Board members, we need to be sensible!
"Brother, you're too kind. Even if you didn't give me shares, I would definitely continue to cooperate with Red Star Production Company. Did I choose Red Star Production Company for these shares? My main reason is that I support the company..."

Su Chao politely picked up a pen.

"Never mind then, I won't give it to you."

Chen Jiantian pretended to retrieve the documents. What are you trying to prove?

"Abu, hold him down!"

Where is my son, Fengxian?
Su Chao quickly signed the papers, instantly becoming a major shareholder of the Red Star Production Company.

Although working for a big company might indeed earn more, Su Chao still prefers the feeling of being his own boss.

Now that he has his own company, he'll be able to sign his own artists in the future. "Can you talk about your plans for the second album?"

Chen Jiantian was actually relieved.

Su Chao wouldn't feel at ease until he signed a second album.

"I've almost finished collecting the songs, but I haven't had much time lately. I'll start recording after the Spring Festival."

Su Chao has indeed accumulated enough songs.

Friends, Too Softhearted, Faith, Goodbye Second Avenue, Blue and White Porcelain, The One I Love, A Bridge of Fate, A Thousand Miles Away, Sudden Self, Fruits of Summer, I Believe, Super Star, Flower Field Mistake, Memories of the Forbidden City.

In addition, there are unsold songs such as "Take Advantage of the Early Time," "Rain Butterfly," "I Don't Want It to Be Like This," "Your Happiness Makes Me Happy," and "At Least I Still Have You"...

Although the styles are diverse and may need further adjustments, given Su Chao's attitude of unifying on one side and being indifferent on the other, these songs are enough to support an album.

"Is that enough?"

Chen Jiantian felt like he was dreaming.

"So... I make the most of every spare moment. You know, I'm even writing songs while I'm taking a dump..."

This is the only explanation Su Chao can offer.

I've been making a lot more songs lately; I'm not exactly a prolific sow anymore.

After all, a sow usually only has about ten offspring per litter.

High-yielding race sows.

"How would I know..."

Chen Jiantian was amused.

Su Chao's second album was the second piece of good news he heard today.

Since I met Su Chao, good things have been happening one after another.

"In short, I'm giving it my all. Please do a good job with my second album..."

Su Chao used some self-inflicted injury tactics.

"Don't worry, we'll record the second album in Hong Kong. I'll help you find a more professional team."

Chan Kin-tim's ambition is to create a truly million-selling album.

Singers are more likely to become famous than actors.

A single song can make someone a hit, and an album can propel them to the top.

"Once we have the money, let's build the best recording studio in mainland China."

Su Chao went to Sony and Rolling Stone, and looked down on his and Chen Jiantian's lousy recording studio even more.

"You have to take things one step at a time. It'll be hard to get the first album in Japan, but the second one will definitely be fine. I've already made the arrangements there, even though there aren't any Japanese songs..."

Chen Jiantian did do something, though.

He was the one who secured the distribution channels in Hong Kong and Taiwan, using a lot of personal connections and effort.

Just because you say your album is good doesn't mean Rock Records will release it for you.

Moreover, even if I become your agent...

We also need to discuss revenue sharing, promotional resources, and so on.

Su Chao was able to obtain resources comparable to those of local Taiwanese singers. Besides the fact that Rock Records took his album demo very seriously, Chen Jiantian really begged and pleaded, mobilizing all his connections from the past half of his life.

There is a neon song.

Su Chao thought it was quite a coincidence, as "The Fruits of Summer" has a Japanese version.

"There's a song... there's a song what?"

Chen Jiantian couldn't believe his ears; he knew Su Chao was very talented in creative work.

Strength beyond his imagination.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been favored by the kings and queens of the entertainment industry.

But Japanese songs.

When did you learn Japanese?

If you can learn something just by watching movies, then you're watching way too many movies.

Or do you mean you need to watch three to five parts before you can get it?

"I have demo tapes of Japanese songs here, you can listen to them."

Su Chao has been learning Japanese recently.

You also need to learn Japanese.

The Japanese version of "Midsummer's Fruit" is not "Manatsu no Kajitsu" but "Mizuiro" sung by UA and composed by Meyna Co.

"Manatsu no Kajitsu" is the theme song composed by Japanese musician Keisuke Kuwata in 1990 for his directorial debut film "Inamura Chin", and is performed by the Nangoku Band.

It's also a very nice song.

Teresa Teng and Ayaka covered the song in Japanese, and there is also a Chinese cover version, Jacky Cheung's "Loving You More Every Day".

UA's rendition of "Water Color" is also sung by a female vocalist.

The demo that Su Chao gave to Chen Jiantian was a recording of his voice.

Chen Jiantian knew that Su Chao used more than just the recording studio of Red Star Production Company, so he wasn't surprised that Su Chao directly produced the finished product.

He tried listening to it.

He listened while looking at Su Chao in surprise.

It's like looking at a monster.

(End of this chapter)