Entertainment Era: Starting with Teaching Sister Meng to Sing

As the waiter began serving the dishes, Wang Xiaozhou toyed with the wine glass on the table, his expression playful.

Just then, the waiter brought the drinks first. Wang Feng poured half a glass for Wang Xiaozhou, and then continued:

"I've seen your personality all along. You're not the kind of person who would sit at someone else's feet, so let's not talk about contracts or companies. It's just the two of us, a partnership, and we'll split all the profits 50/50."

Wang Xiaozhou took a sip of wine, his mouth filled with the taste of money, and said nothing.

Wang Feng added, "Xiao Zhou, I'm practically a king in the entertainment industry. The line of people who want to write songs for me could stretch from here all the way to Harbin. We'll split the profits 50/50, and you'll still get credit for the work. That's a really good deal."

Wang Xiaozhou nodded in agreement: "It's really not bad. I'm really tempted to make money with Brother Wang, but I have one more requirement."

Mao Xiaotong, who had been listening silently the whole time, was pounding with excitement. Having never had the chance to participate in a music program with Wang Xiaozhou before, this was the first time she had witnessed how popular this young man was.

He's a true pillar of the rock scene, a veteran in the entertainment industry, someone I wouldn't even have the chance to meet even after filming two more movies, yet here I practically beg him to write songs.

And he had one more request, which was...

Thinking about the short film that was about to be completed and her new song that was about to be released, Mao Xiaotong felt hopeful, but also somewhat incredulous...

"Please feel free to speak."

Old Wang spoils his younger brother a lot; it seems he's planning to agree to most requests as long as they're not too unreasonable.

Wang Xiaozhou didn't mince words: "For the second season of Singer, we can invite guest performers. Meng Ziyi has only been in the industry for a short time and doesn't have many friends in the industry. Do you think we could..."

"Hmph!" Mao Xiaotong pouted, feeling extremely unhappy!

Wang Feng was also taken aback: "Me? Go to be a guest performer for Meng Ziyi on 'Singer'?"

Wang Xiaozhou smiled and nodded: "The Voice of China proactively scheduled the finals to be different from the second season of Singer, so your schedule doesn't conflict. All the contestants on Singer are top-tier, so it doesn't lower your status. The collaboration between The Voice of China's teachers and students to compete against Singer again is quite a story, generating a lot of buzz!"

Once he realized what was happening, Wang Feng pointed at Wang Xiaozhou and laughed loudly: "You little brat, you're really petty! So what if they didn't intend for Meng Ziyi to be the champion? You withdrew from the competition, but you still have to keep fighting to the death with them?"

Hearing Wang Feng's words, Mao Xiaotong, who had been sulking, finally understood the situation.

Before this season of The Voice of China has even ended, Wang Feng, one of the four mentors, has already gone to another show to team up with contestants who have already withdrawn from the competition. How embarrassing is that?

Wang Xiaozhou smiled slyly: "You can't say that. I was mostly thinking about the hype, and also to make sure Xingcan lost less of the GG fee in the finals."

"Okay, it's not a big deal. I didn't actually sign a non-compete agreement with the show, so let's leave it at that. But regarding the singer's song..."

Wang Xiaozhou extended his right hand towards Wang Feng, pinching his thumb and forefinger together, then slowly opening it, making a gesture that Korean men hated immensely.

"At my house, there's a new song, and it's such a thick book!"

"Cheers!"

Without another word of nonsense, Wang Feng raised his glass and clinked it against Wang Xiaozhou's.

The matter was settled. After the meal, Wang Feng had someone take Wang Xiaozhou and Wang Xiaozhou back to their rented apartment. They agreed to meet again in Linzhou before the recording of the next episode of Singer, and parted on good terms.

Back at the apartment, Wang Xiaozhou waited outside the door until Mao Xiaotong had changed into her pajamas before letting her in.

The atmosphere in the room was a bit off, and Wang Xiaozhou could guess what was going on. He pretended to be stupid and went to the bathroom to wash up. When he came out, Mao Xiaotong was still awake, holding a book and leaning against the bed reading.

It wasn't the right time to say much. Wang Xiaozhou quietly made up his makeshift bed on the floor and was just about to sneak into bed when Mao Xiaotong on the bed closed his book and started talking.

"What is your relationship with Meng Ziyi?"

Wang Xiaozhou sat up abruptly: "It's just a normal exploitative relationship. I signed the same contract as you, and the profits from singing my songs are split 10/90."

Mao Xiaotong stared wide-eyed, her long eyelashes fluttering: "Then why did you let Teacher Wang Feng collaborate with her? I'm about to release a new song too."

Wang Xiaozhou said righteously, "Of course it's because I want to maximize my profits. I'll let Teacher Wang Feng cooperate with whoever can make me more money."

"Now Meng Ziyi has the gimmick of being a former contestant from 'The Voice of China,' and her collaboration with Wang Feng to create a sensation on stage—do you understand how explosive that hype will be? She can make a lot of money!"

"Just for making money?"

Mao Xiaotong's tone was skeptical, but Wang Xiaozhou nodded firmly: "Of course, it's just for making money."

[Ding, target's favorability +1...]

Is that all?

Pure and innocent girls are so good! I love college students who haven't entered the workforce yet. This system picks people well and binds them well!

Seeing that Mao Xiaotong had already turned off the lights and was getting ready to sleep, Wang Xiaozhou lay on the floor, quietly took out his phone, found Meng Ziyi's WeChat ID, and began to tell her the good news.

The response from the other side was also very quick.

Working with teacher Wang Feng is amazing!

I just finished work too. Sister Xia got me a beverage sponsorship deal today, and we're shooting tomorrow.

Wang Xiaozhou replied in the dark:

"You've made me money again, that's great. But after this shoot tomorrow, don't take any commercial orders for a while. After working with Teacher Wang, you'll definitely rise to a higher level, and then your price will be different."

On the other end of the phone, Meng Ziyi stared wide-eyed at Wang Xiaozhou from her company-rented apartment, carefully considering how to reply to him word by word.

I'll be able to collaborate with Wang Feng in the next episode of Singer! It's such a wonderful feeling. He's my sister and brother-in-law's idol from when they were young, and now he's going to sing with me.

Meng Ziyi knew that with her current status, she was far from being able to reach those big-name teachers. They were only willing to lower themselves to cooperate with her because they recognized Wang Xiaozhou's talent.

Hmm... It feels so good to be cared for.

After typing and deleting repeatedly on the keyboard, Meng Ziyi finally replied:

Go to bed early. You're already thin and don't eat much. If you don't get enough sleep, you'll be even less likely to gain weight.

After sending the message, Meng Ziyi waited a while to make sure Wang Xiaozhou wouldn't reply before getting out of bed and standing in front of the bathroom mirror in her cute pig pajamas.

He wrote a new song for me again, and even got Wang Feng to collaborate with me. Hmm... how should I repay him? I'll be eighteen soon. It's hard to believe I've grown up so much.

Meng Ziyi blushed and reached out to touch his second most proud part. He was also about to turn eighteen. Should he give this to him as a birthday present?

A little shy, Meng Ziyi ran back to bed, covered herself with the blanket, and suffocated herself.

She didn't know what time it was at night, but Meng Ziyi, unusually, got up in the middle of the night. She endured the chilly air and ran to the bathroom to relieve herself. After returning to her warm bed, she suddenly remembered Wang Xiaozhou's words, which sounded like a hooligan's, and seemed quite fitting now.

Liking you is like the warm urine in the blanket, only I know it.