Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

Chapter 12 He just wanted to write a book, what did he do wrong?
After stepping down, Yu Wei's first reaction was to take notes...

Although online novels may not be highly literary, they still emphasize genuine listening, seeing, and feeling; it's difficult to write something compelling without experiencing it firsthand.

There's a meme in the comments section that goes, "Have you ever been a XX? You're just writing nonsense," and there's actually some truth to that.

Someone as poor as him naturally can't imagine the life of the rich. He can only think of luxury cars, mansions and watches, which is a bit of wishful thinking.

Yu Wei writes about entertainment, and for this industry, having performed on stage is an extremely valuable experience that must be made use of.

However, before he could even start writing backstage, several teammates stopped him...

To be precise, they should now be called former teammates.

"You little rascal, you're up to something big without saying a word?"

After watching Yu Wei's performance, their mindset underwent a complete transformation.

They were trainees from the same batch, and while they weren't particularly close, they at least had a general understanding of each other's situations.

They knew Yu Wei's previous level all too well; it was fair to say that Yu Wei was good for nothing except for his looks and his honest nature...

He came from a poor family, had no connections, and lacked outstanding personal abilities. In short, he had nothing and was incompetent at everything.

But it's different now.

They heard from Zhang Lingye that Yu Wei actually wrote "The Wall of the Heart" himself. What does this mean?
This means he doesn't need any background or resources; he himself is his own resource...

These days, singer-songwriters are so rare.

Especially after the explosion of short videos, fewer and fewer people are settling down to create, and the music industry has completely entered the era of "big tailoring," with each song being revised and rewritten.

In this context, what would be the status of a young person who independently creates high-quality music?
Even disregarding his future career development potential, this one song alone will generate considerable buzz. With just a little marketing, he'll be the next generation's "musical prodigy"...

In entertainment novels, after the protagonist finishes singing, there's always one unavoidable topic: how much is the song worth?

Novels may mention a specific price, but in reality, the price of a song is rarely mentioned separately.

In the internet age, transactions in the entertainment industry are no longer based on a simple "you get what you pay for" principle. Rather than asking how much something is actually worth, it's more accurate to ask how much it can be worth.

Just like a plush toy, its cost price is only a few dozen yuan, but if it's an intellectual property, plus the celebrity effect and hype, its price can be unimaginably high...

The same applies to this song.

It may be worth a lot on its own, but what if it's tied to the creator Yu Wei and marketed as a "musical prodigy"?

The song is important, but not that important; what's important is the songwriter himself...

Yu Wei wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that his former teammates' attitudes towards him had clearly changed after he stepped down from the stage.

Although they still acted like brothers on the surface, they seemed a little cautious.

Well, I'm not as open as I used to be.

This mindset is complex, encompassing surprise, relief, doubt, envy, respect, and even flattery and fawning. After all, human beings are inherently complex.

If one of his group members, who was just flopping around with him, suddenly becomes a literary genius with a single book, his mindset will definitely change...

Before Yu Wei could have much contact with his old teammates, his agent Liu Ning arrived.

Sister Liu usually has a stern face at work, but tonight she was smiling, a smile that was free of any ulterior motives or calculations.

She was the only one who was truly happy for herself.

Liu Ning used work as an excuse to call Yu Wei away, taking him away from the trouble and eliminating any other people's hopes.

Doesn't she know what these young people are up to?
Watching Yu Wei leave, the group felt a mix of emotions. They hadn't considered Yu Wei a significant person before, and their relationship had remained merely that of superficial friends.

Now, it's too late for regrets...

In the entertainment industry, marketing can make you go fast, but real talent makes you go far. Going fast doesn't mean you've won; going far means you've won.

They want to progress so much!
Zhang Lingye had known this for a long time, and his mindset remained relatively calm. Apart from him, Qi Yuan was the most composed of everyone.

He certainly envied Yu Wei's song, but he also understood that small successes depend on promotion, while big successes depend on fate.

More than envy, Qi Yuan felt frustrated; Yu Wei's song shattered his long-held confidence...

In the four years that followed, he never regarded this mediocre teammate as an opponent, nor did he ever give him a second glance.

It took Qi Yuan four years to win against Zhang Lingye; but he only took Yu Weiying one night.

This teammate was so unremarkable, he was instantly killed right from the start...

This made him feel a little at a loss.

He forced a wry smile and was about to find a recording to listen to the song a few more times when a new message from his sister popped up on the screen.

Is this person here to make fun of themselves?

In the past, when she mocked him, Qi Yuan would directly retort, but today he was so hurt that he chose to lie down and let her mock him.

Qi Yuan was prepared to be ridiculed, but little did he know that Qi Luo'an had come to ask him for Yu Wei's contact information.

Why do I feel even worse?

……

Liu Ning took Yu Wei to re-sign the contract.

After RUIKO disbanded, his previous contract had expired. Tonight was supposed to be Yu Wei's last dance, but he danced again.

You promised to drown, but you're performing underwater ballet?

Liu Ning had never seen this kind of self-rescue method in her more than ten years in the industry, because basically those who are in danger of leaving the industry are mediocre people who have nothing to offer for a comeback.

Yu Wei is an exception. With this song, what does four years of obscurity matter?
Just a little bit of wind and frost.

"The company is afraid that things might get complicated if we delay, so they asked me to contact you tonight to renew your contract." Liu Ning's smile never faded, and she was talking much more than usual.

"The main concern is that you might be poached by other agencies."

Since the music supervisor communicated with the higher-ups to change the song, Yu Wei's contract renewal has been put on the agenda.

Especially after watching his performance tonight, Firefly Chinese is even more determined to renew his contract. He is handsome, talented, and has ready-made representative works. Why shouldn't we sign such a talent?
It's worth noting that celebrity contracts aren't like the servitude contracts depicted in novels; there's considerable room for maneuver.

Artist contracts are generally divided into three types: commercial contracts, economic contracts, and full contracts.

The full contract is the so-called "indentured servitude contract," which is signed for a long period of time, such as eight or ten years, and directly covers the celebrity's personal rights, business cooperation, and derivative IP.

Once you sign this contract, you can only accept the work assigned by the company, and you basically have no personal freedom, but the advantage is that resources will be allocated to you a lot.

Full contracts are usually signed by complete newcomers and complete veterans. Newcomers have to work their butts off to get ahead, while veterans can just live off their savings and retire.

Yu Wei wouldn't even consider a full contract. He'd be okay with doing odd jobs, but risking his life for someone else was out of the question, and besides, he certainly didn't lack resources...

The other two are semi-contracts. Business contracts are similar to commercial collaborations, where the contractor only helps represent the work and arranges business collaborations, offering a high degree of freedom.

Business contracts are suitable for those with a portfolio. If you don't have a portfolio, the company won't take you seriously, and there's no guaranteed minimum wage.

Economic contracts are a two-way choice; artists will focus their work on the company, but will still retain a certain amount of free time.

The advantage is that there are guarantees, but you still have to listen to the company.

A business contract is just a nominal one, an economic contract is just working for someone else, and a full contract is like risking your life. The advantages and disadvantages of each are very obvious.

"Business deals are fine, I'll only sell my art, not my body."

Yu Wei made her choice quickly, as if she had already made her decision.

Liu Ning actually hoped that he would sign a management contract. Even if he couldn't write any more songs, he would still be successful with a management contract.

However, she also respects Yu Wei's choice.

The fact that he chose a commercial contract shows that he is very confident in his future works...

In fact, Yu Wei had no choice at all.

Both economic contracts and full contracts have a requirement that artists cannot have other contracts at the same time.

But Yu Wei is still a contracted author...

He just wanted to write a book, what did he do wrong?

(End of this chapter)