Huayu 2005: Chat groups are full of real celebrities

Jiang Bei nodded, his voice neither hurried nor slow:

"Auntie, you want Yifei to sign with Suoni."

"Then why can't we try a different approach—"

"It's not about sending Yifei to sign with Suoni alone."

"Instead, we had her bring 'Hannah' and a whole set of ready-made music and film projects to talk to Sonia."

"in other words."

"It's not 'Please ask Sonia to sign Liu Yifei'."

Instead, it was, "Liu Yifei has a project that can be implemented immediately. Would you like to work on it together, Suoni?"

This time, even Chen Jingfei understood.

His eyes lit up, and he slapped his thigh suddenly:

"yes!"

"Doesn't this just turn from selling people into a project collaboration?"

Jiangbei nodded:

That's roughly the idea.

"There's a completely different nature between an artist signing a contract on their own and an artist collaborating with a project."

"The former was chosen by Soni."

"The latter refers to the two parties discussing cooperation."

"The initiative here is far from being taken seriously."

Liu Yonghui sat up straight completely.

He previously just felt that "Hanna" was suitable for Liu Yifei.

But now that Jiangbei has demolished it, he suddenly realized that the real value of this project is not just that it is "suitable".

Rather, it can directly become a bargaining chip.

If handled well, Soni will not just be a promising young artist.

But:

One who has already gained popularity in mainland China, can sing, can act, has popularity, and generates buzz;

At the same time, he also had a complete project package, including a youth drama, a whole original soundtrack project, and wireless music cooperation resources.

This would be a huge temptation for any record company.

"Go on."

Liu Yonghui spoke in a deep voice, clearly having taken his words to heart.

Jiangbei didn't keep anyone in suspense and laid out the whole strategy directly:

"Hannah is a teen idol drama in itself."

"The female lead's age, campus vibe, and growth arc are naturally suited to the Japanese market."

"At that time, we can completely start by doing it with two versions."

"For TV dramas, filming and broadcasting in mainland China are one and the same thing."

"For the island nation market, we can communicate with Soni in advance about distribution, promotion, supporting packaging, and even the promotion of the actor's image."

"As for the songs, they're even simpler."

"The theme song, insert songs, and ending theme song were all originally intended to serve 'Hannah'."

"The Chinese version is made for the mainland China market."

"The Japanese version can be used as the first release resource for Soni."

"At that time, what Soni will get will not be 'a rookie actress who has not yet released a Japanese single'."

"But—"

"A new idol who comes with a TV series, a soundtrack, and ready-made topics and promotional stories."

At this point, Jiang Bei paused for a moment before adding the last sentence:

"In this way, 'Hanna' will not slow down the collaboration with Sonia."

"On the contrary, it will become the stepping stone that Soni is most willing to accept."

The living room fell silent once again.

But this time, the quiet atmosphere felt completely different from before.

Just now, there was a sense of oppression and stalemate; no one dared to speak.

But now it seems more like—

Someone suddenly pushed open a window that no one had expected.

Chen Jingfei was the first to realize it, and the more he thought about it, the more confident he became.

"That makes sense!"

"That makes so much sense!"

"If Soni only signs Sissi, then of course they can control her."

"But if Sisi brings her drama, songs, and projects with her, then it will be a different story."

"It's really hard to say who benefits from this deal!"

Liu Yonghui nodded slowly.

"If we follow this logic, 'Hannah' is not an obstacle, but rather a plus."

"And it's a significant plus."

"that is……"

He paused, then suddenly realized something and looked up at Jiangbei.

"When you mentioned two versions, did you mean one set in Chinese and one set in Japanese?"

Jiang Bei nodded: "Yes."

Before Liu Yonghui could ask any more questions, Liu Xiaoli spoke up first.

She had been leaning back on the sofa, but upon hearing this, she finally showed a genuine hint of being moved for the first time.

However, that expression didn't last long.

She quickly composed herself and fixed her gaze on Jiang Bei's face.

"I understand your line of thinking."

"It is indeed more complete than I originally thought."

"But there's a crucial issue here."

She picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and her tone returned to its gentle yet unsettling manner.

"I believe you when you say that TV dramas can cater to the Japanese market as well."

"I believe you if you say that 'Hanna' can be used as leverage for a collaboration with Sonia."

"But what about the song?"

"You just said you wanted to make both Chinese and Japanese versions."

She put down her teacup, looked up at Jiangbei, and even had a faint smile on her lips.

But that smile clearly carried a scrutinizing, a probing, and even a hint of deliberate embarrassment.

"Where did those Japanese songs come from?"

She paused, speaking slowly but deliberately, each word hitting the mark:

You wouldn't actually want to tell me—

"This time, why don't you write it yourself?"

Jiang Bei knew that this was not the time to hide anything.

If he can't get Liu Xiaoli's approval, not only will his subsequent cooperation with Liu Yifei fall through, but the two endorsement deals he's already signed with China Mobile and Nokia will also likely be in turmoil.

With his current assets, he couldn't afford to pay for this loss even if he sold everything.

He coughed lightly and said, forcing himself to speak:

I took Japanese as an elective in college.

"Songwriting... should be alright."

After speaking, he glanced around the living room and his gaze fell on the black grand piano next to the French windows.

"Can I borrow it for a moment?"

Upon hearing this, not only Liu Xiaoli but even Liu Yifei was stunned.

"You also speak Japanese?"

"You can also play the piano?"

Jiangbei used his thumb and forefinger to make a gap:

"A little bit."

In his previous life, he gritted his teeth and studied Japanese for several months in order to work on a Japanese variety show project for the TV station.

In this life, the original owner of this body had taken the course again in university.

If I were to present these two sets of memories together to people from the island nation in a lighthearted conversation, I would definitely look foolish.

But it's actually enough for transcribing sheet music, writing lyrics, and humming a couple of verses.

As for the piano, that's his bread and butter; he can play a few tunes with his eyes closed.

He didn't explain further, but walked straight to the piano, sat down, and gently placed his fingers on the keys.

"I heard before that Yifei might sign with Suoni."

"I just prepared a bilingual version of the idea on the spot."

"Since we've come this far, I'll make a fool of myself."

After he finished speaking, the living room fell silent.

All eyes turned to him.

The next second, a clear piano prelude flowed out slowly.

The melody is not technically impressive; in fact, it's quite simple.

But it is precisely this simplicity that, once it appears, is like moonlight falling into water—clean, gentle, and carrying a hint of indescribable loneliness.

Jiang Bei lowered his head and, following the melody, began to speak softly.

「どうやってこうやって,

またほら君と说そうか……”