My "academic genius" persona is so convincing!

Chapter 104 The Empress's Shock! An Exorbitant Copyright Fee!

Two days later, Lin Feier's concert was held in the large stadium in Jiangcheng. Naturally, it was the focus of everyone's attention. Many fans from all over the country headed directly to the venue, creating a sea of ​​people.

"That's the influence of a veteran diva. But she's only forty years old now, and she's already achieved such awe-inspiring popularity. It's simply unimaginable."

My mother sat in the front row, looking back with a touch of wistfulness.

Xue Lin didn't think that much about it. A diva like her is very strong, and her singing skills are excellent.

Soon, Lin Feier appeared, instantly igniting the atmosphere.

The cheers from the crowd were almost incessant.

"It's all thanks to my son; otherwise, how could we have gotten these front-row seats?"

His mother smiled gently, and Xue Lin didn't say anything more, just nodded.

"It's nothing."

Lin Feier's songs were all very representative of her own style, and at this moment, her popularity on stage was fully highlighted.

The scene was extremely lively, with even Xue Lin constantly waving a glow stick.

Although he hadn't listened to Lin Feier's songs much, he could still lend a hand.

Lin Feier had obviously noticed Xue Lin in front of her as well.

Without their noticing, they walked over and handed over the microphone.

At this moment, Xue Lin's image was displayed on the large screen.

But he really doesn't know this song!

But he didn't panic and simply nudged his mother who was standing next to him.

My mom seemed extremely happy and immediately started singing into the microphone in front of her.

It sounds great. My mom, who used to be in a band, is definitely on point.

Lin Feier, standing in front, simply smiled and nodded.

I gave my mom a thumbs-up.

Then she went back to singing.

It was just a simple interaction, but it ignited the atmosphere of the entire venue.

"Oh no, I didn't perform well just now. If I hadn't been in such a rush, my singing level would definitely have been even higher. It's still a pity."

Mom was still a little annoyed, but Xue Lin knew that no matter how well Mom performed, she would probably feel a little annoyed afterward.

But it's okay, it's just a simple little occasion.

Xue Lin just smiled gently and didn't say anything more.

Soon, two hours had passed, and they had listened to enough songs in front of them, while Mom seemed to be having a great time.

My mom has a deep love for music, but unfortunately her singing skills are only at an amateur level.

They haven't reached a professional level where they can perform on stage.

While this is considered quite good among ordinary people, it's still far from enough to pursue a professional career.

Soon, the concert ended, and Xue Lin, holding the invitation, found a staff member standing nearby.

After taking a look, the staff led Xue Lin and Su Nuo backstage.

"You all rest in the lounge for a while, I'll go and inform Empress Lin."

"Thanks for your hard work."

My mother nodded as well.

Soon, Lin Feier came out from inside.

"Come on, let's go to my lounge."

Lin Feier smiled. She was in her forties, but she was very well-maintained, with fair skin, a tall figure, and a very elegant demeanor.

The sound was like spring water hitting stones, very pleasant to hear.

The two followed Lin Feier into the backstage dressing room.

"This is—"

"Is she your sister?"

Lin Feier knew Xue Lin; after all, she had seen Xue Lin's photos and watched his short videos.

She knew very little about Su Nuo, since she had never been to Xue Lin's house in person.

"This is my mom."

Xue Lin simply smiled and spoke.

"So young, doesn't look like it."

Lin Feier simply smiled and said.

"Thanks."

Su Nuo simply thanked her. "You guys talk, I'll ask for an autograph later, is that okay?"

"I'm a longtime fan of Lin Tianhou."

"Of course."

Lin Feier looked at Xue Lin, "I think I've made myself quite clear about what happened before. Do you have this plan and intention?"

"Want to give it a try?"

"I can offer you around 500,000 for the buyout of one song. If it's not used, then it'll be 100,000."

"Five hundred thousand?"

Upon hearing this number, Xue Lin did not show much excitement.

After all, this number is still too small for him.

If he were really short of money, then 500,000 would be a reasonable amount, but he's not that short of money right now, so 500,000 isn't a high price for him to buy out.

"Would you like to listen to one of my songs, Queen Lin?"

Xue Lin spoke directly, smiling as he said.

"You brought this song?" Lin Tianhou asked, somewhat surprised.

How long has it been?

It's only been two days.

If there really is a sudden flash of inspiration...

That might be possible, but how many songwriters have that much inspiration?

She suspected that Xue Lin was just giving her the runaround, but she didn't show it.

A song written in two days is clearly not something that has been meticulously crafted.

She also sighed slightly, clearly displeased with Xue Lin's eagerness for quick success.

But then again, if a high school senior can really write that kind of profound music, perhaps she really should be called a musical genius.

However, she was also curious to hear what Xue Lin's song, which he had written in two days, was like and whether it truly met the required standard.

After all, Xue Lin's previous two songs were released in a very short period of time.

On the one hand, I am somewhat disappointed with this attitude towards music.

On the other hand, it also reveals some anticipation, wondering if Xue Lin can really produce a song.

If he truly meets expectations, then Xue Lin might really be a musical prodigy.

Xue Lin didn't think much of it.

He simply sent the song file to Lin Tianhou's contact information. Such a hasty recording file, which is a demo of the song, was not even recorded in a recording studio. He just used music software to arrange the accompaniment and then produced it directly.

Empress Lin's expression changed immediately.

She felt that Xue Lin's irresponsible approach to music made her somewhat dislike him.

But considering that he was still just a child, she didn't criticize him too much and suggested that they take a look at the audio file first.

After all, whether it's composing music or writing lyrics, the work itself must speak for itself.

"And I will love the world you love, wish for the smiles you desire, and hold your hand as I stumble along. Please take me to tomorrow—"

A short recording file, without even a verse, just two choruses.

"You have tasted my bitterness, I wish to live as you, to love what you love in this world, I wish not to have lived in vain, I wish to bravely face every day of this prosperous age."

When those two choruses came out, even Lin Feier in front of her was extremely shocked.

The song is all about the melody, and the melodies in these two choruses are absolutely catchy. They can even evoke a sense of nostalgia, a feeling of story and weight, yet it is just the greatness recorded in an ordinary narrative.

There's no high-pitched singing style; it's just a gentle, clear, breathy a cappella performance, without any deliberate emotional manipulation, and it leaves a strong sense of silence.

It's like telling a story, revealing an extremely great emotion from the ordinary.

The core of the arrangement is a base of piano and strings, embellished with trumpets, nothing more. There is no exciting outburst, but rather extreme restraint and subtlety, like a soft whisper of longing and gratitude.

Being able to understand the relationship between sacrifice and fulfillment, it seems that all the peace and stability is achieved by someone bearing the burden, and living itself is to fulfill the wishes of those who came before.

The song is both gentle and resilient, carrying a natural sense of power.

The mountains and rivers are safe and sound, and the fireworks of life are as usual.

All the feelings are expressed in that peaceful, everyday street life.

What's the name of this song?

After listening to this, the mother was also slightly moved.

Clearly, a good song is one that touches people's hearts, using a gentle, clear, and full emotion to sing a profound story—that is the core of this song.

"As you wish."

Xue Lin simply smiled and spoke.

"As you wish, this prosperous land is as you desired?"

A complex look flashed in Lin Feier's eyes.

She had been wondering if Xue Lin was just being perfunctory, but as soon as the melody of the chorus came on, she knew that it was definitely not a perfunctory response!

Instead, it's a very serious arrangement, telling a great story in a very straightforward and restrained way.

It downplays all the sadness and anger, yet it manages to convey a sense of warmth and respect in a very ethereal way.

"This song is great."

"I think the theme is also very clear, telling a story of family affection, country, inheritance, and sacrifice."

Lin Feier nodded seriously and gave her comments on the song.

In her mind, this song might truly embody the feeling she desires—detached from all macro trends, telling a poignant and sorrowful story in a calm and gentle tone, evoking a sense of something that seemed ordinary at the time.

Our ancestors never imagined that life would be like this, but they continue to work hard.

Later generations can only remember them with a tone of remembrance, to express their heartfelt respect.

They explored tirelessly and left behind a valuable legacy for future generations, so they deserve our respect.

"Okay, I'll take this song."

Lin Feier saved the file of this song.

Name your price.

Lin Feier looked at Xue Lin in front of her.

"I plan to buy out the copyright to this song. Do you think 500,000 is enough?" Lin Feier looked at Xue Lin with a smile.

"Ten million, I guess."

Xue Lin also spoke with a smile.

"If it's a buyout."

Ten million?

Lin Feier's expression changed slightly. She hadn't expected that Xue Lin would dare to set such a price when she asked him to.

She originally thought that the 50 yuan was just a joke to Xue Lin.

Judging from the emotion in the chorus, this song is definitely worth more than 50, but it shouldn't be this high either.

Mom also glanced at Xue Lin with surprise.

Xue Lin's expression didn't carry a joking tone, clearly indicating that the 1000 million was his true intention.

"Five million, I guess."

Lin Feier remained silent for a while.

She then spoke directly, saying that the song could bring her far more than this, but she felt that 500 million was about right for a buyout, since she would have to bear the profits and losses herself after buying out a song.

"Eight million, that's the lowest I can go. Otherwise, a copyright collaboration would also be acceptable."

"One million for a one-year performance right."

Xue Lin paused for a moment before speaking.

My mother was completely stunned, and the way she looked at Xue Lin changed.

Why does it feel like money is worthless now?

Can a song be worth that much money?

"Do you know what a copyright fee of tens of millions means? It's only roughly equivalent to a viral sensation across the entire internet."

"This song could also become a viral hit online, it's just that many people probably can't sing the high notes, but it's definitely a song that will be widely sung."

Xue Lin spoke directly, and Lin Feier didn't say much, but instead chose to listen to the song again.

The melodious tune lingered in her mind, and a sense of calm narrative and story kept emerging in her mind. It seemed that there were images in the song, and that the sound carried a very immersive power.

Despite the extremely crude recording equipment, the quality of the songs themselves was even more evident.

Moreover, Xue Lin's singing was just as good.

Lin Feier also started humming along, and at that moment, some staff members, including Xue Lin and Su Nuo, all had a slight glint in their eyes.

She truly deserves to be called a diva; her rich, mellow voice, coupled with an ethereal quality, seems to perfectly complement this song.

After a long silence, Lin Feier looked at Xue Lin.

"Okay, eight million." Lin Feier thought for a moment and then nodded gently.

"But this time we can't let you record and sing it yourself first; at least we have to keep it a secret until the song is released."

"That's natural."

"Okay, let's sign the contract."

800 million is nothing to Lin Feier, but the song itself might be very valuable.

Moreover, even if her performance isn't included in an album, the value of a digital download alone would likely far exceed that price.

But that only applies to her influence as a superstar.

If someone else sang this song, it probably wouldn't have had the same impact.

After all, this song suits her perfectly, and she feels it could become one of her signature works.

His signature song is undoubtedly the one he always brings along to commercial performances, no matter where he goes.

Moreover, hearing this song reminds me of her.

And anyone who hears her name will immediately think of this song.

If you were to spend 800 million to buy just one song, that would definitely be a loss.

After all, what song could be worth so much?

Moreover, she's an ordinary person within the entertainment industry, since she doesn't yet have any notable works to her name.

Although it was popular at the time, it was probably only popular for a short time.

As for whether it can remain popular for a long time and become a classic that will be passed down through generations, that still depends on the passage of time.

However, if one were to spend 800 million to buy one of their masterpieces, they could definitely make a huge profit.

As for the copyright cooperation proposed by Xue Lin, she didn't even think about it and immediately rejected it.