Traveling Through the Tokyo Bubble Era
Chapter 411 The boss is a real man!
Chapter 411 The boss is a real man!
Kowloon shanty towns.
A small and cramped room, but neatly decorated and full of decorations from her daughter's house.
In order to maximize the use of space, an old piano had to be placed just next to the bed.
On the bed at this time, Zhou Huimin, who had just fallen asleep, was holding a business card in front of his eyes and looking at it carefully.
The entire business card is very simple.
Just a name and two phone numbers.
Can't see any other introduction.
It feels like it was printed randomly.
But judging from the material and feel design of the business card, it doesn’t feel simple at all.
"Hanyu Hideki..."
Zhou Huimin gently read the name on the business card, and unconsciously thought of today's experience in her mind.
For some reason, those sad and aggrieved memories finally turned into this person's face.
The previous encounter was too sudden, and only then did she realize that the man seemed a bit good-looking.
And compared to those who left her alone, it was this "creditor" who cared about her the most tonight.
Then, she thought of some misunderstandings made by the "enthusiastic" taxi driver.
"A young couple having a conflict?"
Zhou Huimin murmured to himself, his face unnaturally hot.
"What are you thinking about..."
The girl said and quickly put the business card on the piano playing next to her.
But then, it seemed that this was not safe.
He took out his wallet again and carefully put the business card in it.
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July NO.20.
morning.
In the study room of the mid-level mansion at No. 89 Repulse Bay.
Hideki Hanyu is creating information about the "Monster Universe".
On Neon's side, he has already contacted Satoru Iwata and Eri Kitahara and asked them to start communicating with Toho.
Expressed interest in collaborating on a monster game series with a larger background.
Elf Entertainment wants to acquire the rights to use Toho's classic monsters in this game series.
Needless to say, this series is naturally the "Monster Universe" that Hideki Hanyu is perfecting.
And the game is just the first step in his plan.
First build the "Monster Universe" in the game.
What follows is the "Monster Universe" game as the core, gradually expanding into novels, comics, animations, movies, toys and other types.
As long as the "Monster Universe" becomes more successful, it can in turn kidnap the original classic monsters.
Those classic monsters only appear attractive in the "Monster Universe", and the value of fighting alone becomes even lower.
If Hideki Hanyu is willing to be more extreme, he can use the "Monster Universe" series to cultivate his own protagonist monster, and then slowly marginalize Toho's classic monsters.
Anyway, it was only 1986, so he had plenty of time to operate through various peripheral works.
And just when Hideki Hanyu was planning the future for the "Monster Universe", there was a knock on the study door.
The Filipino maid's voice sounded outside.
"Sir, several guests came to deliver tapes, saying that you asked them to come."
"I understand. Take them to the living room and wait. I'll be down right away."
After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he put away all the manuscript papers.
Then he went to the cloakroom to change clothes and prepare to meet the guests.
At this time, the five members of the beyond band and their manager Chen Jiantian were already sitting on the sofa in the living room under the leadership of the Filipino maid.
Looking at the luxurious and elegant decoration, with all the expensive furniture as far as the eye could see, and a living room that was larger than their homes combined, several of them felt somewhat restrained.
After all, this was their first time visiting such a mansion.
Even Chen Jiantian, who has traveled all over the country for many years and has experienced a lot, is a little speechless.
At this moment, the Filipino maid who brought them in came over and asked politely.
"What do the guests want to drink, tea or juice?"
Because Hideki Hanyu was not good at speaking Cantonese, the Filipino maids hired by his family all spoke Mandarin.
Among beyond and Chen Jiantian, Chen Jiantian and Huang Jiaju speak the best Mandarin, while the others are so-so.
But they can also understand what the Filipino maid is saying.
Huang Jiaqiang, the most out-tempered person, couldn't hold his tongue for a moment and blurted out, "Isn't there any beer?"
Snapped!
Then he was patted on the head by his second brother Huang Jiaju, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
After Huang Jiaju finished speaking, he quickly raised his hand and said embarrassedly to the Filipino maid, "Sorry, sorry, just give us juice."
"OK, just a second."
The Filipino maid turned and left. Several people looked left and right. Huang Guanzhong couldn't help but say something.
"This house is really grand. If we make money from publishing movies in the future, we will buy a house like this."
Agent Chen Jiantian heard this and immediately smiled.
"Haha, then you have to work hard. Now record companies only give singers a red envelope of a few yuan per CD. This mansion is worth at least tens of millions. If you sell a few million copies, you can raise the money to buy it."
When Huang Guanzhong heard this, his eyebrows immediately drooped and he said feebly.
"Millions of records? If it weren't for this big water pipe's help, we wouldn't be able to sell a thousand tapes."
He naturally knew that the disc Chen Jiantian mentioned was a vinyl record.
As for cheaper products like tapes, record companies give even less.
"Yes, I originally had to go to Wanwan to hold a performance to promote, but now that the tapes are sold out, it seems I don't have to go." Huang Jiaqiang continued.
"We still have to go." Ye Shirong said suddenly.
"That's right, we went to Wanwan not only to sell tapes, the main purpose is to promote and find a suitable record company." Huang Jiaju agreed.
"What Jiaju said is right, but when Wanwan is going, the tapes will also have to be sold. After the tapes are sold out today, I will go to the factory and order a thousand tapes. If I can sell a bit, I will."
Compared to several singers, Chen Jiantian has more things to worry about as a manager.
While a few people were talking, the Filipino maid had already brought them juice and several plates of cut fruits.
After getting over the initial restraint, several people were not so careful now.
Start eating and drinking generously.
But not long after, I heard footsteps coming upstairs.
The footsteps were obviously the sound of high heels hitting the floor.
Several people were curious, wasn't the person buying the record a young gentleman?
Why is there a woman? Is it a family member?
Just as they were thinking about it, they saw a figure coming down the stairs.
The few people who were eating the fruit were so surprised that they couldn't close their mouths.
Because they knew the person walking down.
She is the great beauty in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
Guan Zhilin.
After Guan Zhilin went downstairs, he was a little surprised when he saw Beyond and Chen Jiantian.
Just ask the Filipino maid, "Who are these guests?"
But before the Filipino maid could answer, a voice came to mind from the second floor.
"They are my guests."
Following the sound, Hanyu Hideki, who put on short sleeves and casual pants, walked down from the second floor.
After seeing it, Guan Zhilin, who was wearing a colorful dress, immediately came to Hideki Hanyu like a butterfly, took Hideki Hanyu's hand and asked.
"Darling, are you finished with your creation today?"
Hanyu Hideki did not answer, but said, "If you have anything else, wait until I finish entertaining the guests."
"Ok."
After Guan Zhilin finished speaking, he obediently followed Hideki Hanyu towards the sofa.
Facing Beyond and Chen Jiantian, Hanyu Hideki put on a kind smile after sitting down, "Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
"No...it's nothing. Sir, you are too polite."
Chen Jiantian answered with a stuttering tone.
As for the five players from beyond, their performance is not much better than that of Chen Jiantian.
After all, Guan Zhilin, a great beauty, was sitting next to Hideki Hanyu like a little bird.
The gap between her and the cold beauty they imagined was really huge.
However, Chen Jiantian, who was paying attention to the entertainment industry, had already thought of something when he looked at Hanyu Hideki's appearance after Guan Zhilin appeared.
He hurriedly said, "Sir, the tapes you asked me to deliver last night have been delivered and placed outside the door. There are 670 five tapes in total."
"How much more do I need to pay you?" Hanyu Hideki asked.
"Six thousand, eight hundred yuan." Chen Jiantian replied.
Hideki Hanyu patted Guan Zhilin beside him and said, "Go to the second floor to get my wallet."
"Okay, Darling."
Guan Zhilin responded sweetly and walked towards the second floor.
At this time, Hanyu Hideki looked at the beyond band sitting next to him.
Compared with the four-person group in later generations, Beyond at this time still had five people.
Wearing glasses and looking quiet, Liu Zhiyuan has not quit yet.
At this time, the other person was sitting closest to him.
Hanyu Hideki had no impression of this person, so he didn't pay much attention to him.
Next to Liu Zhiyuan, Ye Shirong sat.
This drummer with a calm personality and his own unique pursuit of music is one of the earliest members of the beyond band.
Next to Yip Sai Wing was the band's bassist, Wong Ka-kui's younger brother, Wong Ka-keung, who still had fruit peel stuck to the corner of his mouth and looked a bit childish.
Next to Huang Jiaqiang is the band's guitarist Huang Guanzhong. He has a fiery temper and an outspoken attitude, which seems to be his biggest impression on outsiders.
In Hanyu Hideki's memory, at the "Life Contact" concert in 91, the appearance of the other party wearing chain glasses impressed him the most.
Among the five members of Beyond, the one who is farthest from him is the lead singer of this band, Huang Jiaju.
In the eyes of outsiders, Huang Jiaju is the absolute soul of the beyond band.
He is a leader who is talented, has extremely high emotional intelligence, has his own pursuit of music, and is very charming.
He is also an idealist.
In Hideki Hanyu's view, the idealism in Huang Jiaju's character goes without saying.
But apart from idealism, he believes that Wong Ka Kui definitely does not lack decisiveness and hard work, which was evident in Wong Ka Kui's early career.
After starting his music career, Huang Jiaju's pursuit of piano skills, persistence in rock and roll, and the frequency and quality of his work output reflected his attitude of compassion for nature and man's victory over nature in his works.
All can prove that Huang Jiaju is not just a visionary, but an ideal-oriented pragmatist.
The period when Wong Ka Kui grew up was an era when the Hong Kong music scene copied and imitated Western and neon music.
One of the most important labels he brought to the band was his insistence on originality.
In such a trend of the times, insisting on originality is a huge risk.
After all, without independent and strong thoughts and feelings, it is difficult to support the development of individuals and bands.
But it was this kind of persistence that allowed Huang Jiaju to unite and activate all the band members and create that unique beyond band.
And when such a person dies unexpectedly, beyond's disintegration is doomed.
The accusations and conflicts that broke out among beyond members in the future were just the sequelae of Wong Ka Kui's death.
Look at the few people in front of you.
No matter how people in the future evaluate and describe them, they are the most special people of this era.
Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki looked at the manager of the beyond band, "We haven't met each other yet. Why don't you introduce us first?"
When Chen Jiantian heard this, he immediately started introducing Huang Jiaju, "This is Huang Jiaju, the lead singer of the beyond band. This is..."
After introducing everyone in the beyond band, Chen Jiantian finally introduced himself to Hideki Hanyu.
"My name is Chen Jiantian, and I am the manager of the band Beyond. They are temporarily signed under my company's name."
When Chen Jiantian introduced her, Guan Meiren had already taken down her wallet from upstairs.
Hanyu Hideki took out 7000 yuan from his wallet and handed it to Chen Jiantian, and also handed over a business card.
"My name is Hideki Hanyu, and my identity is on the business card.
To put it bluntly, I watched their performance last night and thought they were very unique and talented. It would be a pity to stay underground.
My record label could sign them if they could. "
As soon as Hideki Hanyu said this, the five members of the beyond band suddenly showed different expressions.
Liu Zhiyuan frowned slightly.
Huang Jiaqiang and Huang Guanzhong's faces were full of excitement.
Although Ye Shirong was also a little happy, he turned to look at Huang Jiaju.
Then I found that my friend's expression did not change, but seemed to be thinking.
At the same time, Chen Jiantian had already received Hanyu Hideki’s business card.
After seeing the title on the business card, my breath froze.
I won’t mention the first few things that he doesn’t understand.
But the last few...
Asian Cinemas, Yunshang Magazine, Yunshang Entertainment (Asia), and Yunshang Music (Hong Kong) all have the title of chairman.
Especially the last one, Music on the Cloud (Hong Kong).
Chen Jiantian, who can barely be considered a member of the music industry, has long been familiar with this company, which has not been involved in the Hong Kong music industry for a long time, but its handiwork is not ordinary.
Under Yunshang Music (Hong Kong), it not only operates the business of many well-known neon singers in Hong Kong.
They even funded the signing of many local singers from Hong Kong.
Especially the two recent big-money events.
The first thing was to establish a joint venture subsidiary 'Yundi Records' with Pan Disheng, with senior manager Chen Jiaying as the manager, and signed the love song prince Chen Baiqiang.
(Chen Jiaying is also Faye Wong, Eason Chan’s agent)
The second thing happened just a few days ago. Popular singer Leslie Cheung was transferred from China Star Records to Cloud Music (Hong Kong).
And on the second day after the release, it was announced that the contract would be renewed for six years.
According to rumors, the signing fee paid by Yunshang Music (Hong Kong) to Leslie Cheung alone is as high as tens of millions!
If Chen Jiantian's thoughts were heard by Hanyu Hideki at this time, he would definitely have to explain himself.
The signing fee given to Leslie Cheung was actually not HK$1000 million, but HK$1000 or two million.
However, only HK$600 million of this amount is the actual signing fee.
The other 600 million was paid in the form of advance payment, requiring Leslie Cheung's record sales to reach a certain number.
Once completed, HKD 600 million will be considered the signing fee.
If it cannot be completed, HK$600 million will be deducted from its income.
However, the threshold set by Yunshang Music is not high. According to Leslie Cheung's popularity, completing the contract is not a problem.
Speaking of which, the signing fee of more than 1000 million Hong Kong dollars is nothing.
At the end of the 80s, with the popularity of CDs, record sales continued to rise, and signing fees of tens of millions for top singers soon became common.
In the 90s, Faye Wong signed a contract with EMI Records and received an astronomical signing fee of 7000 million yuan.
However, in the contracts with Chen Baiqiang and Leslie Cheung, the signing fee is not the most important.
The most important thing is that Yunshang Music (Xiangjiang) has introduced a mature record royalty sharing model.
In the 80s, Hong Kong record companies distributed money to singers, and most of them gave red envelopes based on sales volume.
The royalty system is widely used in Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and throughout Southeast Asia. It was only driven by the competition from foreign record companies and the explosion of record sales in the 90s.
Hideki Hanyu watched an interview program with Hong Kong and Taiwan musicians.
A songwriter who became famous in the 80s said that they became famous too early and did not enjoy the benefits of a five-yuan royalty per record.
Rather than looking at sales, the boss gives red envelopes based on mood.
Being able to truly make money through sales is of course extremely attractive to famous singers. This is also the main reason why Leslie Cheung is willing to renew his contract.
But even Chen Jiantian didn't know the inside story.
But it didn't stop him from being shocked by the generosity of Yunshang Music (Hong Kong).
After all, Alan Tam, Danny Chan, Leslie Cheung, and Anita Mui, who are known as the "Three Kings and One Queen" of the Hong Kong music scene, were won two by Yunshang Music (Hong Kong) in one breath.
But the boss of such a record company now extended an invitation to the band beyond.
Although after hearing Hideki Hanyu's name, he had already remembered those previous reports and remembered some of Hideki Hanyu's identity.
But at this time, there is still a feeling of pie in the sky.
Chen Jiantian did not answer immediately, but handed the business card to several people in the beyond band to take turns to look at it.
When several people saw Hanyu Hideki's titles and the name of Yunshang Music (Hong Kong), they were also a little surprised.
Lenovo What the music circle has been talking about recently is Leslie Cheung's tens of millions of signing fees.
Huang Guanzhong suddenly felt that if they signed a contract with Yunshang Music, they might not be able to afford the luxury house they were living in, but they could imagine an ordinary big house.
But before anyone else agreed, the business card fell into the hands of the last Wong Ka Kui.
After Huang Jiaju read it, he put his business card on the table.
He looked at Hideki Hanyu calmly and said, "Mr. Hanyu, I would like to know what arrangements you have for my band after signing the contract?"
"arrange?"
Hanyu Hideki thought for a while and said, "I don't have any arrangements here. After all, the person in charge of your work is a subordinate of my record company."
For Hideki Hanyu, he just planned to sign the band beyond.
As for the subsequent schedule work, record production and distribution, it must be left to professionals.
He doesn't even bother to take care of his woman's work, so how can he take care of the beyond band's affairs.
As soon as Hanyu Hideki said this, Huang Jiaju couldn't help but scratch his head, feeling that he had asked nonsense.
Huang Jiaju thought for a while and changed his words, "If Mr. Hanyu's record company wants to sign us, can I make a request?"
Hearing Huang Jiaju's words, Chen Jiantian hesitated to speak.
Of course he wanted to persuade Huang Jiaju. If such a big record company is willing to sign a contract, we should agree immediately. Why should we pretend to be noble or impose any conditions?
But before Hanyu Hideki could answer Huang Jiaju's question, the Filipino maid came over and said to him. "Sir, Mr. Masayo Kobayashi is outside."
Kobayashi Masako, the person in charge of Yunshang Entertainment (Asia) in Hong Kong, is also responsible for the management of Yunshang Music (Hong Kong).
Hanyu Hideki wanted to sign with the band beyond, so naturally he had to call him over.
"Let him in."
After Hanyu Hideki finished his instructions, he looked at Huang Jiaju and said, "Mr. Huang, please wait a moment. My subordinate in charge of Xiangjiang Records is here. If you have any requests, please wait for him to come and discuss them with us."
After a while, Masaichi Kobayashi walked into the living room carrying a briefcase.
After Hideki Hanyu introduced both parties, he said to Huang Jiaju, "Mr. Huang, you can express your request."
"My request is very simple, that is, Beyond only produces original music. I don't want to add lyrics to overseas songs to Beyond's album."
When Huang Jiaju spoke, his tone was serious and his eyes were firm.
That way, it seems that if Hideki Hanyu doesn't agree to this condition, beyond will never sign the contract.
Beside Huang Jiaju, other teammates and Chen Jiantian were all sweating at Huang Jiaju's speech.
After all, in today's era where most of Hong Kong's best-selling songs are covers and lyrics.
Even Leslie Cheung, who has just signed a contract with Yunshang Music (Hong Kong), his famous song is a cover song.
It is really inappropriate for Huang Jiaju to make such a request.
The practice of insisting on original music also seems too alien.
While everyone was waiting nervously, Hideki Hanyu smiled.
Tantanshou said, "I think this is not a problem at all. Yunshang Music always respects the singer's wishes in music production.
As long as you know a little bit about it, you will know that it is very normal for Yunshang Music singers to serve as record producers, or to choose their own producers. "
Hmm... Speaking of this, Hanyu Hideki thought of his own woman, Little Fatty.
That girl's "evil" reputation is a source of headache for everyone from Warner Records to Yunshang Music.
Fired managers and studio disputes with producers were commonplace.
Anyway, as soon as she gets to work, the girl looks like a different person.
"Uh……"
Huang Jiaju once again felt like he was talking nonsense and punching the air.
I persisted from the bottom of my heart, but in the eyes of others, it was a matter of course.
After all, in a mature record market like Neon, the coordination and compromise between singers, creators and record companies have already been perfectly developed.
It is far more standardized than the wild music scene in Xiangjiang.
The "tragic" emotions brewing could not be released for a while, and Huang Jiaju could only scratch his head in embarrassment.
Seeing Huang Jiaju like this, Hanyu Hideki asked funnyly, "Is this the only request Mr. Huang has?"
Huang Jiaju thought for a while and said, "This is the only one for now."
Hideki Hanyu said, "Very good, then I will let Mr. Kobayashi tell you some treatment issues after signing the contract, and then you can decide whether to join Yunshang Music."
The five members of the beyond band and Chen Jiantian looked at each other, nodded and said, "Okay."
Hideki Hanyu gave a few instructions to Kobayashi Masako in a low voice.
Masaichi Kobayashi took out a few documents, distributed them to Beyond and Chen Jiantian, and began to introduce them.
"If you are willing to join Yunshang Music, Yunshang Music guarantees that we will help you produce and release at least two singles and one album every year.
Regarding the production of music and video products, and the marketing of singers and works, all costs are borne by Yunshang Music.
After the record is launched, we provide two revenue models, namely fixed income and royalty sharing. Tapes, records, and CDs have different distribution ratios. The details can be determined by the information you have. "
When Kobayashi Masako said this, several people from the beyond band went to look at the documents in their hands.
Different musical carriers are found, albeit in different proportions.
But they can still be classified into the two modes mentioned by Kobayashi Masaho.
Fixed income, guaranteed income during drought or flood.
The royalties are divided into sales volume.
If the record sells well, everyone has a luxury house and a sports car. If the record sells poorly, everyone eats box lunches together on the street.
Masajo Kobayashi’s introduction did not stop.
"As for record production, the president has just said that you can be the producer yourself, or you can entrust us to invite experienced producers. Cloud Concert will have certain supervision on the quality and content of the music, but will not interfere. your creations
......"
Finally, Masao Kobayashi talked about what several people were most concerned about.
"For a five-member new band like yours, Cloud Music provides a basic signing fee of HK$15 per year based on the contract period. The minimum contract period is six years. We don't mind if you are willing to sign more."
In the beyond band, several people's eyes lit up immediately when they heard this signing fee.
According to Masao Kobayashi, even if they only sign a minimum six-year contract, they can still get a signing fee of HK$90.
Each person can get 18 Hong Kong dollars, which means that as long as they sign, one person will get an apartment.
In the Xiangjiang music circle, a record company with a good conscience can only pay a new signer [-] to [-] yuan.
Some record companies not only have no money to sign new people, they even have to share the production costs of the record.
But at this moment, Masaichi Kobayashi continued.
"However, half of the signing fee is an advance fee, which requires your records to reach a certain sales volume, otherwise it will be deducted from subsequent profits."
When several people heard this, they instantly understood that there really was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Giving them more money is just a disguised incentive.
But even so, Yunshang Music's treatment of newcomers can be considered the best in the Hong Kong music circle.
But after talking about the benefits, Xiao Linzhengzhang looked at Chen Jiantian as his manager.
"Mr. Chen, there is a prerequisite for Yunshang Music to sign singers. It must include a full contract including a brokerage contract. Therefore, if beyond is willing to sign, their brokerage contract must be transferred to a brokerage company under Yunshang Entertainment."
Masaichi Kobayashi's request was not directed at Chen Jiantian alone.
It’s about the experience accumulated through repeated failures in the past few years of Yunshang Entertainment’s overseas development.
Yunshang Entertainment wants a management contract not because they want to get a share of the management contract, nor because they want to control the artists.
After all, the artist's management contract is far less profitable than selling records.
But the problem is that although artist management companies don't make much money, they can sometimes influence artists to do things that are not in line with the record company's plans, causing the record company to suffer heavy losses.
Therefore, Yunshang Music must closely grasp the management contract to ensure that the overall direction of the artist's planning is consistent.
After hearing what Xiao Lin Zhengzhang said, Chen Jiantian suddenly became unhappy.
Naturally, he discovered the band Beyond for the final gain. Now Yunshang Entertainment is going to take away the management contract with just one sentence.
In this case, the Beyond band doesn't matter, but they are trying to get nothing out of a bamboo basket.
Next to them, several members of the beyond band also looked at Chen Jiantian with embarrassed expressions.
They were naturally thinking if Chen Jiantian did not agree to this condition.
They want to give up their dreams and advance and retreat with Chen Jiantian.
It is better to leave Chen Jiantian aside and sign a contract with Yunshang Music alone.
Xiao Linzhengzhang seemed to have noticed Chen Jiantian's thoughts and continued.
"Considering the current situation of Mr. Chen and the beyond band, Cloud Entertainment can provide two solutions.
The first is that we pay a training fee to Mr. Chen and buy out Beyond’s contract.
The second is that we jointly established a brokerage company controlled by Yunshang Entertainment with Mr. Chen to manage the beyond band. "
Speaking of this, Xiao Linzhengzhang asked directly without waiting for Chen Jiantian's answer.
"We have finished talking about Yunshang Music's treatment and requirements. How long will it take for you to give us a reply?"
Chen Jiantian, Huang Jiaju and others looked at each other after hearing this.
Then Huang Jiaju said to Hideki Hanyu on the side, "Mr. Hanyu, can you provide us with a room? Let us discuss it."
However, Hanyu Hideki stood up directly and said, "You can just chat here. I happen to have something to talk to Mr. Kobayashi."
After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he called Kobayashi Masako and Guan Meiren out of the house and came to the garden terrace outside, where they briefly chatted about the work of the Xiangjiang branch.
At the same time, in the living room.
When Hideki Hanyu just left, Huang Jiaqiang and Huang Guanzhong were the first to express their stance.
"I think the terms they offered are already very good. Not only do they give us a signing fee, but they also have the opportunity to receive royalties. Even if we find another record company, we won't be able to get this kind of treatment."
"Yes, this is a big company that signed Chen Baiqiang and Leslie Cheung. Let's agree quickly. There is nothing to hesitate."
"I think it's not bad. At least they promised not to interfere with our creation. Ka Kui, what do you think?" Ye Shirong finished speaking in a calm tone and looked at Huang Jia Kui.
Huang Jiaju also felt that the conditions of Yunshang Music were very good, but he did not express his opinion immediately, but asked Chen Jiantian first.
"Chen Sheng, what do you think?"
After all, Yunshang Music put forward full contract conditions.
They wanted to sign a contract, but they didn't want to cause an ugly scene with Chen Jiantian.
Chen Jiantian, who was still a little unhappy before, actually already had the answer in his heart after hearing the two choices made by Masaichi Kobayashi.
Naturally, the second option is to choose a joint venture to establish a brokerage company.
After all, compared to making money through the Beyond band, the opportunity to embrace the thick legs of Yunshang Entertainment is actually more rare.
So he said directly, "You don't have to worry about me, I have no objection."
"Ok."
Huang Jiaju responded and looked at Liu Zhiyuan, who had been silent.
"Ayuan, don't you have anything to say?"
When Liu Zhiyuan heard Huang Jiaju's words, he slowly raised his head and said something that no one expected.
"You guys sign the contract, I won't."
As the saying goes, one stone stirs up a thousand waves. As soon as Liu Zhiyuan said this, several others from beyond immediately advised him.
"Ayuan, are you crazy?"
"Yuanzai, you are crazy about the line. You are about to get a signing fee of 10,000+! You have to quit at this time!"
……
Although Liu Zhiyuan only joined Beyond at the beginning of the year, we have always gotten along very well, and we released an album together at our own expense. Seeing that the hard work was about to come to an end, Liu Zhiyuan quit, so naturally he was a little reluctant to give up.
Finally, Huang Jiaju stared at Liu Zhiyuan and asked, "Ayuan, why don't you sign the contract?"
"Actually, when I joined the band, my family didn't agree with it. Recently, they have been talking to me a lot. I also promised them to study abroad at the end of the year. I originally planned to tell you later, but now because of the contract, I have to said."
After hearing Liu Zhiyuan's words, others wanted to persuade, but Huang Jiaju stopped them.
"Everyone has his or her own ambitions. It's business for Ayuan to study abroad. Of course we can't stop him. I wish you all the best and success in your studies."
Huang Jiaju said, stood up, hugged Liu Zhiyuan, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Good brother, if you want to come back in the future, we are always welcome."
"I will." Liu Zhiyuan's tone was moved.
Seeing that Huang Jiaju had made a decision, everyone else stepped forward to say goodbye to Liu Zhiyuan.
After everything was done, Huang Jiaju looked at the three teammates who were still willing to stay.
Said in an excited tone.
"Since everyone has decided to sign the contract, let's sign it! What awaits us next is a new challenge. We must succeed! Let more people hear our music! Come on!"
Huang Jiaju stretched out his hand, and several other teammates and Chen Jiantian put their hands up one after another.
In the end, even Liu Zhiyuan, who decided to quit, put his hand up.
Sending final encouragement to teammates.
"come on!"
After everyone let go, Huang Jiaju said to everyone, "In this case, let's go out and tell others."
Then, the Beyond group and Chen Jiantian left the living room and found the author Hideki Hanyu and others under the umbrella on the terrace.
Seeing them come out, Hanyu Hideki asked, "Have you made a decision?"
Huang Jiaju nodded, "We are willing to join Yunshang Music, but there are only four of us, and Liu Zhiyuan wants to study abroad."
When Hanyu Hideki heard this, he thought that the inertia of history was really great. Beyond was signed by him in advance, but it ended up being four people.
But this has no impact on cloud music.
But at this moment, Masako Kobayashi next to him reminded, "President, our signature fee is calculated based on the number of people. If there are less people..."
Hanyu Hideki waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's only 10,000+, Kobayashi-san, don't be so stingy, just follow what you said before."
After selling well to the beyond band, Hanyu Hideki stood up and extended his hand to Huang Jiaju, "Mr. Huang, welcome beyond to join Yunshang Music."
While shaking hands, Huang Jiaju said politely, "Actually, I want to thank Mr. Hanyu for taking us in."
However, Hanyu Hideki said seriously, "It's not about taking in, it should be a strong alliance."
(When you grow up, of course you have to wear a suit and tie·picture)
Next, Kobayashi Masako stepped forward and decided to sign the preliminary intention contract first.
As for Chen Jiantian's agency, since Huang Jiaju agreed to sign the contract, the other party must have made a decision.
Whether he takes the money to leave or establishes a subsidiary brokerage company, it doesn't matter to Hanyu Hideki.
Seeing Xiao Linzhengzhang, Huang Jiaju and others formally discussing.
Hanyu Hideki had no intention of listening. He went home and went into the cloakroom to change shoes, as if he was ready to go out.
Upon seeing this, Guan Zhilin immediately came over and asked, "Darling, do you want to go out?"
"Some of the properties Deng Jiaming selected last time have been purchased, and I am going to go check them out with him."
When Guan Zhilin heard that he wanted to see the house, he immediately begged, "Then Darling, please take me with you."
Hideki Hanyu turned his head and said to Guan Zhilin, "His cousin will also go, do you still want to follow?"
"Cousin?" Guan Zhilin looked confused.
"His cousin is Zhang Yan." The scumbag had no intention of hiding it.
When Guan Zhilin heard this, she thought that if the little vixen wanted to go, she would go even more.
If Hanyu Hideki alone benefits that little vixen, then she cannot be left out.
So he said without hesitation, "If I go, she can still eat me."
"what ever."
Hanyu Hideki agreed, and then saw Guan Meiren also enter the cloakroom, and began to rummage through the cabinets to choose clothes, accessories, and shoes.
In that way, it is basically to prepare for "battle".
After leaving the cloakroom, the woman sat in the dressing room again and began to touch up her makeup in front of the mirror, carefully not missing even a single flaw.
Hideki Hanyu wanted to complain about this.
Beauty, no matter how good your makeup is, you can't hide the six-year age gap.
Of course, the scumbag would definitely not say anything like this to disgrace the scenery.
After a while, Hanyu Hideki took Guan Meiren out of the house.
It was discovered that the discussion between Kobayashi Masako and beyond and others had ended.
beyond and others were holding the contract and talking excitedly.
Although Hideki Hanyu didn't hear clearly, he knew by just guessing that he was either going to release a record or get a signing fee.
After Liu Zhiyuan withdrew, the four people shared 90 yuan equally, and each person was worth more than 20 yuan. At this time in Xiangjiang, this was already a huge sum of money.
Seeing Hideki Hanyu come out, several people came over to say hello.
After all, the contract was signed, and Hideki Hanyu was considered their boss.
Although we are all rock singers, we also understand people and the world.
After saying hello, Hanyu Hideki asked Huang Jiaju with a smile, "Now that you have signed a contract, whether it is work or life, if you have any needs, just tell the company and the company will try its best to help you."
When Huang Jiaju heard this, he said with some embarrassment, "Actually, we really have a thorny problem."
Hanyu Hideki said, "Oh... tell me."
"We rehearsed in a house in Sham Shui Wad, which was the house of Yip Sai Wing's parents. He tricked the house out of his house by saying he wanted to date his girlfriend.
However, rehearsing there will inevitably disturb the neighbors. Now we don’t dare to go back during the day, otherwise we will definitely be scolded by the grandma next door.
As you know, sir, band rehearsals are very noisy, and we don’t want to disturb everyone, but there is really no place to go.
It would be great if the company could help us find a rehearsal space. "
Huang Jiaju finished speaking with some embarrassment.
Hanyu Hideki thought for a while, and then said to a few people, "Okay, you come with me now. I just have to close a few houses today to see if there is anything suitable for you."
"Okay... okay."
Huang Jiaju didn't expect that Hanyu Hideki would do what he said, which was to help them find a rehearsal place.
He immediately called his teammates and Chen Jiantian, got into Hanyu Hideki's Bentley and his bodyguard's Audi, and followed Hanyu Hideki's Mercedes-Benz Grand G.
In the Bentley Mulsanne, three people, Huang Jiakui, Yip Sai Wing, and Chen Jiantian, were sitting.
Touching the leather seat under his butt, even the calm Ye Shirong couldn't help but say, "This is my first time riding in such an expensive car."
"Don't tell me, it's my first time too." The co-pilot, Chen Jiantian, added.
Ye Shirong asked curiously, "What kind of rehearsal venue do you think the big boss will help us find?"
Chen Jiantian said, "When a big boss like this takes over a house, it must be a big house."
Huang Jiaju finally said, "Why are you thinking so much? You will know when the time comes."
But when they discovered that the vehicle was driving all the way to Bai Jianshi Road, a traditional luxury area in Xiangjiang.
Looking at the luxury apartments next to him, Huang Jiaju couldn't help but swallowed, "Isn't the boss trying to help us find a rehearsal venue here?"
"Probably...probably not."
Chen Jiantian is also a little unsure. After all, the rent of Bai Jianshidao's mansion may be more expensive than the annual signing fee paid by Yunshang Music to beyond.
The black Mercedes-Benz SUV driven by Hanyu Hideki was parked at No. 6 Baijianshi Road.
At the door, Deng Jiaming is waiting,
Next to him stood Zhang Yan, holding a flower umbrella.
The other party has big burgundy waves and wears a slim-fitting black dress that fully highlights the proud and graceful curves of her chest.
When Zhang Yan saw Hanyu Hideki getting out of the car, he immediately smiled and greeted him, and held Hanyu Hideki's arm intimately.
But soon after realizing that Guan Zhilin was also behind him, he immediately rolled his eyes and flew over, and then continued to talk intimately with Hanyu Hideki.
After Guan Meiren was tricked at the airport last time, she knew that Zhang Yan was not as easy to deal with as she thought, so she was naturally unwilling to fall into a disadvantage.
She walked straight over and took Hanyu Hideki's other arm, with the intention of never giving in.
When this scene fell into the eyes of the Beyond people who got off the car behind them, it really shocked them.
Although Zhang Yan signed the contract with Yong Sheng, his first movie has not been released yet.
But no one can deny that this is a beauty who can be equal to Guan Zhilin.
So when they saw Hanyu Hideki hugging these two beauties on the left and right.
I can only praise silently in my heart, "The boss is mighty! The boss is such a man!"
Thanks to Chau534 and Oaks20210815 for their tips.
(End of this chapter)
Kowloon shanty towns.
A small and cramped room, but neatly decorated and full of decorations from her daughter's house.
In order to maximize the use of space, an old piano had to be placed just next to the bed.
On the bed at this time, Zhou Huimin, who had just fallen asleep, was holding a business card in front of his eyes and looking at it carefully.
The entire business card is very simple.
Just a name and two phone numbers.
Can't see any other introduction.
It feels like it was printed randomly.
But judging from the material and feel design of the business card, it doesn’t feel simple at all.
"Hanyu Hideki..."
Zhou Huimin gently read the name on the business card, and unconsciously thought of today's experience in her mind.
For some reason, those sad and aggrieved memories finally turned into this person's face.
The previous encounter was too sudden, and only then did she realize that the man seemed a bit good-looking.
And compared to those who left her alone, it was this "creditor" who cared about her the most tonight.
Then, she thought of some misunderstandings made by the "enthusiastic" taxi driver.
"A young couple having a conflict?"
Zhou Huimin murmured to himself, his face unnaturally hot.
"What are you thinking about..."
The girl said and quickly put the business card on the piano playing next to her.
But then, it seemed that this was not safe.
He took out his wallet again and carefully put the business card in it.
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July NO.20.
morning.
In the study room of the mid-level mansion at No. 89 Repulse Bay.
Hideki Hanyu is creating information about the "Monster Universe".
On Neon's side, he has already contacted Satoru Iwata and Eri Kitahara and asked them to start communicating with Toho.
Expressed interest in collaborating on a monster game series with a larger background.
Elf Entertainment wants to acquire the rights to use Toho's classic monsters in this game series.
Needless to say, this series is naturally the "Monster Universe" that Hideki Hanyu is perfecting.
And the game is just the first step in his plan.
First build the "Monster Universe" in the game.
What follows is the "Monster Universe" game as the core, gradually expanding into novels, comics, animations, movies, toys and other types.
As long as the "Monster Universe" becomes more successful, it can in turn kidnap the original classic monsters.
Those classic monsters only appear attractive in the "Monster Universe", and the value of fighting alone becomes even lower.
If Hideki Hanyu is willing to be more extreme, he can use the "Monster Universe" series to cultivate his own protagonist monster, and then slowly marginalize Toho's classic monsters.
Anyway, it was only 1986, so he had plenty of time to operate through various peripheral works.
And just when Hideki Hanyu was planning the future for the "Monster Universe", there was a knock on the study door.
The Filipino maid's voice sounded outside.
"Sir, several guests came to deliver tapes, saying that you asked them to come."
"I understand. Take them to the living room and wait. I'll be down right away."
After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he put away all the manuscript papers.
Then he went to the cloakroom to change clothes and prepare to meet the guests.
At this time, the five members of the beyond band and their manager Chen Jiantian were already sitting on the sofa in the living room under the leadership of the Filipino maid.
Looking at the luxurious and elegant decoration, with all the expensive furniture as far as the eye could see, and a living room that was larger than their homes combined, several of them felt somewhat restrained.
After all, this was their first time visiting such a mansion.
Even Chen Jiantian, who has traveled all over the country for many years and has experienced a lot, is a little speechless.
At this moment, the Filipino maid who brought them in came over and asked politely.
"What do the guests want to drink, tea or juice?"
Because Hideki Hanyu was not good at speaking Cantonese, the Filipino maids hired by his family all spoke Mandarin.
Among beyond and Chen Jiantian, Chen Jiantian and Huang Jiaju speak the best Mandarin, while the others are so-so.
But they can also understand what the Filipino maid is saying.
Huang Jiaqiang, the most out-tempered person, couldn't hold his tongue for a moment and blurted out, "Isn't there any beer?"
Snapped!
Then he was patted on the head by his second brother Huang Jiaju, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
After Huang Jiaju finished speaking, he quickly raised his hand and said embarrassedly to the Filipino maid, "Sorry, sorry, just give us juice."
"OK, just a second."
The Filipino maid turned and left. Several people looked left and right. Huang Guanzhong couldn't help but say something.
"This house is really grand. If we make money from publishing movies in the future, we will buy a house like this."
Agent Chen Jiantian heard this and immediately smiled.
"Haha, then you have to work hard. Now record companies only give singers a red envelope of a few yuan per CD. This mansion is worth at least tens of millions. If you sell a few million copies, you can raise the money to buy it."
When Huang Guanzhong heard this, his eyebrows immediately drooped and he said feebly.
"Millions of records? If it weren't for this big water pipe's help, we wouldn't be able to sell a thousand tapes."
He naturally knew that the disc Chen Jiantian mentioned was a vinyl record.
As for cheaper products like tapes, record companies give even less.
"Yes, I originally had to go to Wanwan to hold a performance to promote, but now that the tapes are sold out, it seems I don't have to go." Huang Jiaqiang continued.
"We still have to go." Ye Shirong said suddenly.
"That's right, we went to Wanwan not only to sell tapes, the main purpose is to promote and find a suitable record company." Huang Jiaju agreed.
"What Jiaju said is right, but when Wanwan is going, the tapes will also have to be sold. After the tapes are sold out today, I will go to the factory and order a thousand tapes. If I can sell a bit, I will."
Compared to several singers, Chen Jiantian has more things to worry about as a manager.
While a few people were talking, the Filipino maid had already brought them juice and several plates of cut fruits.
After getting over the initial restraint, several people were not so careful now.
Start eating and drinking generously.
But not long after, I heard footsteps coming upstairs.
The footsteps were obviously the sound of high heels hitting the floor.
Several people were curious, wasn't the person buying the record a young gentleman?
Why is there a woman? Is it a family member?
Just as they were thinking about it, they saw a figure coming down the stairs.
The few people who were eating the fruit were so surprised that they couldn't close their mouths.
Because they knew the person walking down.
She is the great beauty in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
Guan Zhilin.
After Guan Zhilin went downstairs, he was a little surprised when he saw Beyond and Chen Jiantian.
Just ask the Filipino maid, "Who are these guests?"
But before the Filipino maid could answer, a voice came to mind from the second floor.
"They are my guests."
Following the sound, Hanyu Hideki, who put on short sleeves and casual pants, walked down from the second floor.
After seeing it, Guan Zhilin, who was wearing a colorful dress, immediately came to Hideki Hanyu like a butterfly, took Hideki Hanyu's hand and asked.
"Darling, are you finished with your creation today?"
Hanyu Hideki did not answer, but said, "If you have anything else, wait until I finish entertaining the guests."
"Ok."
After Guan Zhilin finished speaking, he obediently followed Hideki Hanyu towards the sofa.
Facing Beyond and Chen Jiantian, Hanyu Hideki put on a kind smile after sitting down, "Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
"No...it's nothing. Sir, you are too polite."
Chen Jiantian answered with a stuttering tone.
As for the five players from beyond, their performance is not much better than that of Chen Jiantian.
After all, Guan Zhilin, a great beauty, was sitting next to Hideki Hanyu like a little bird.
The gap between her and the cold beauty they imagined was really huge.
However, Chen Jiantian, who was paying attention to the entertainment industry, had already thought of something when he looked at Hanyu Hideki's appearance after Guan Zhilin appeared.
He hurriedly said, "Sir, the tapes you asked me to deliver last night have been delivered and placed outside the door. There are 670 five tapes in total."
"How much more do I need to pay you?" Hanyu Hideki asked.
"Six thousand, eight hundred yuan." Chen Jiantian replied.
Hideki Hanyu patted Guan Zhilin beside him and said, "Go to the second floor to get my wallet."
"Okay, Darling."
Guan Zhilin responded sweetly and walked towards the second floor.
At this time, Hanyu Hideki looked at the beyond band sitting next to him.
Compared with the four-person group in later generations, Beyond at this time still had five people.
Wearing glasses and looking quiet, Liu Zhiyuan has not quit yet.
At this time, the other person was sitting closest to him.
Hanyu Hideki had no impression of this person, so he didn't pay much attention to him.
Next to Liu Zhiyuan, Ye Shirong sat.
This drummer with a calm personality and his own unique pursuit of music is one of the earliest members of the beyond band.
Next to Yip Sai Wing was the band's bassist, Wong Ka-kui's younger brother, Wong Ka-keung, who still had fruit peel stuck to the corner of his mouth and looked a bit childish.
Next to Huang Jiaqiang is the band's guitarist Huang Guanzhong. He has a fiery temper and an outspoken attitude, which seems to be his biggest impression on outsiders.
In Hanyu Hideki's memory, at the "Life Contact" concert in 91, the appearance of the other party wearing chain glasses impressed him the most.
Among the five members of Beyond, the one who is farthest from him is the lead singer of this band, Huang Jiaju.
In the eyes of outsiders, Huang Jiaju is the absolute soul of the beyond band.
He is a leader who is talented, has extremely high emotional intelligence, has his own pursuit of music, and is very charming.
He is also an idealist.
In Hideki Hanyu's view, the idealism in Huang Jiaju's character goes without saying.
But apart from idealism, he believes that Wong Ka Kui definitely does not lack decisiveness and hard work, which was evident in Wong Ka Kui's early career.
After starting his music career, Huang Jiaju's pursuit of piano skills, persistence in rock and roll, and the frequency and quality of his work output reflected his attitude of compassion for nature and man's victory over nature in his works.
All can prove that Huang Jiaju is not just a visionary, but an ideal-oriented pragmatist.
The period when Wong Ka Kui grew up was an era when the Hong Kong music scene copied and imitated Western and neon music.
One of the most important labels he brought to the band was his insistence on originality.
In such a trend of the times, insisting on originality is a huge risk.
After all, without independent and strong thoughts and feelings, it is difficult to support the development of individuals and bands.
But it was this kind of persistence that allowed Huang Jiaju to unite and activate all the band members and create that unique beyond band.
And when such a person dies unexpectedly, beyond's disintegration is doomed.
The accusations and conflicts that broke out among beyond members in the future were just the sequelae of Wong Ka Kui's death.
Look at the few people in front of you.
No matter how people in the future evaluate and describe them, they are the most special people of this era.
Thinking of this, Hanyu Hideki looked at the manager of the beyond band, "We haven't met each other yet. Why don't you introduce us first?"
When Chen Jiantian heard this, he immediately started introducing Huang Jiaju, "This is Huang Jiaju, the lead singer of the beyond band. This is..."
After introducing everyone in the beyond band, Chen Jiantian finally introduced himself to Hideki Hanyu.
"My name is Chen Jiantian, and I am the manager of the band Beyond. They are temporarily signed under my company's name."
When Chen Jiantian introduced her, Guan Meiren had already taken down her wallet from upstairs.
Hanyu Hideki took out 7000 yuan from his wallet and handed it to Chen Jiantian, and also handed over a business card.
"My name is Hideki Hanyu, and my identity is on the business card.
To put it bluntly, I watched their performance last night and thought they were very unique and talented. It would be a pity to stay underground.
My record label could sign them if they could. "
As soon as Hideki Hanyu said this, the five members of the beyond band suddenly showed different expressions.
Liu Zhiyuan frowned slightly.
Huang Jiaqiang and Huang Guanzhong's faces were full of excitement.
Although Ye Shirong was also a little happy, he turned to look at Huang Jiaju.
Then I found that my friend's expression did not change, but seemed to be thinking.
At the same time, Chen Jiantian had already received Hanyu Hideki’s business card.
After seeing the title on the business card, my breath froze.
I won’t mention the first few things that he doesn’t understand.
But the last few...
Asian Cinemas, Yunshang Magazine, Yunshang Entertainment (Asia), and Yunshang Music (Hong Kong) all have the title of chairman.
Especially the last one, Music on the Cloud (Hong Kong).
Chen Jiantian, who can barely be considered a member of the music industry, has long been familiar with this company, which has not been involved in the Hong Kong music industry for a long time, but its handiwork is not ordinary.
Under Yunshang Music (Hong Kong), it not only operates the business of many well-known neon singers in Hong Kong.
They even funded the signing of many local singers from Hong Kong.
Especially the two recent big-money events.
The first thing was to establish a joint venture subsidiary 'Yundi Records' with Pan Disheng, with senior manager Chen Jiaying as the manager, and signed the love song prince Chen Baiqiang.
(Chen Jiaying is also Faye Wong, Eason Chan’s agent)
The second thing happened just a few days ago. Popular singer Leslie Cheung was transferred from China Star Records to Cloud Music (Hong Kong).
And on the second day after the release, it was announced that the contract would be renewed for six years.
According to rumors, the signing fee paid by Yunshang Music (Hong Kong) to Leslie Cheung alone is as high as tens of millions!
If Chen Jiantian's thoughts were heard by Hanyu Hideki at this time, he would definitely have to explain himself.
The signing fee given to Leslie Cheung was actually not HK$1000 million, but HK$1000 or two million.
However, only HK$600 million of this amount is the actual signing fee.
The other 600 million was paid in the form of advance payment, requiring Leslie Cheung's record sales to reach a certain number.
Once completed, HKD 600 million will be considered the signing fee.
If it cannot be completed, HK$600 million will be deducted from its income.
However, the threshold set by Yunshang Music is not high. According to Leslie Cheung's popularity, completing the contract is not a problem.
Speaking of which, the signing fee of more than 1000 million Hong Kong dollars is nothing.
At the end of the 80s, with the popularity of CDs, record sales continued to rise, and signing fees of tens of millions for top singers soon became common.
In the 90s, Faye Wong signed a contract with EMI Records and received an astronomical signing fee of 7000 million yuan.
However, in the contracts with Chen Baiqiang and Leslie Cheung, the signing fee is not the most important.
The most important thing is that Yunshang Music (Xiangjiang) has introduced a mature record royalty sharing model.
In the 80s, Hong Kong record companies distributed money to singers, and most of them gave red envelopes based on sales volume.
The royalty system is widely used in Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and throughout Southeast Asia. It was only driven by the competition from foreign record companies and the explosion of record sales in the 90s.
Hideki Hanyu watched an interview program with Hong Kong and Taiwan musicians.
A songwriter who became famous in the 80s said that they became famous too early and did not enjoy the benefits of a five-yuan royalty per record.
Rather than looking at sales, the boss gives red envelopes based on mood.
Being able to truly make money through sales is of course extremely attractive to famous singers. This is also the main reason why Leslie Cheung is willing to renew his contract.
But even Chen Jiantian didn't know the inside story.
But it didn't stop him from being shocked by the generosity of Yunshang Music (Hong Kong).
After all, Alan Tam, Danny Chan, Leslie Cheung, and Anita Mui, who are known as the "Three Kings and One Queen" of the Hong Kong music scene, were won two by Yunshang Music (Hong Kong) in one breath.
But the boss of such a record company now extended an invitation to the band beyond.
Although after hearing Hideki Hanyu's name, he had already remembered those previous reports and remembered some of Hideki Hanyu's identity.
But at this time, there is still a feeling of pie in the sky.
Chen Jiantian did not answer immediately, but handed the business card to several people in the beyond band to take turns to look at it.
When several people saw Hanyu Hideki's titles and the name of Yunshang Music (Hong Kong), they were also a little surprised.
Lenovo What the music circle has been talking about recently is Leslie Cheung's tens of millions of signing fees.
Huang Guanzhong suddenly felt that if they signed a contract with Yunshang Music, they might not be able to afford the luxury house they were living in, but they could imagine an ordinary big house.
But before anyone else agreed, the business card fell into the hands of the last Wong Ka Kui.
After Huang Jiaju read it, he put his business card on the table.
He looked at Hideki Hanyu calmly and said, "Mr. Hanyu, I would like to know what arrangements you have for my band after signing the contract?"
"arrange?"
Hanyu Hideki thought for a while and said, "I don't have any arrangements here. After all, the person in charge of your work is a subordinate of my record company."
For Hideki Hanyu, he just planned to sign the band beyond.
As for the subsequent schedule work, record production and distribution, it must be left to professionals.
He doesn't even bother to take care of his woman's work, so how can he take care of the beyond band's affairs.
As soon as Hanyu Hideki said this, Huang Jiaju couldn't help but scratch his head, feeling that he had asked nonsense.
Huang Jiaju thought for a while and changed his words, "If Mr. Hanyu's record company wants to sign us, can I make a request?"
Hearing Huang Jiaju's words, Chen Jiantian hesitated to speak.
Of course he wanted to persuade Huang Jiaju. If such a big record company is willing to sign a contract, we should agree immediately. Why should we pretend to be noble or impose any conditions?
But before Hanyu Hideki could answer Huang Jiaju's question, the Filipino maid came over and said to him. "Sir, Mr. Masayo Kobayashi is outside."
Kobayashi Masako, the person in charge of Yunshang Entertainment (Asia) in Hong Kong, is also responsible for the management of Yunshang Music (Hong Kong).
Hanyu Hideki wanted to sign with the band beyond, so naturally he had to call him over.
"Let him in."
After Hanyu Hideki finished his instructions, he looked at Huang Jiaju and said, "Mr. Huang, please wait a moment. My subordinate in charge of Xiangjiang Records is here. If you have any requests, please wait for him to come and discuss them with us."
After a while, Masaichi Kobayashi walked into the living room carrying a briefcase.
After Hideki Hanyu introduced both parties, he said to Huang Jiaju, "Mr. Huang, you can express your request."
"My request is very simple, that is, Beyond only produces original music. I don't want to add lyrics to overseas songs to Beyond's album."
When Huang Jiaju spoke, his tone was serious and his eyes were firm.
That way, it seems that if Hideki Hanyu doesn't agree to this condition, beyond will never sign the contract.
Beside Huang Jiaju, other teammates and Chen Jiantian were all sweating at Huang Jiaju's speech.
After all, in today's era where most of Hong Kong's best-selling songs are covers and lyrics.
Even Leslie Cheung, who has just signed a contract with Yunshang Music (Hong Kong), his famous song is a cover song.
It is really inappropriate for Huang Jiaju to make such a request.
The practice of insisting on original music also seems too alien.
While everyone was waiting nervously, Hideki Hanyu smiled.
Tantanshou said, "I think this is not a problem at all. Yunshang Music always respects the singer's wishes in music production.
As long as you know a little bit about it, you will know that it is very normal for Yunshang Music singers to serve as record producers, or to choose their own producers. "
Hmm... Speaking of this, Hanyu Hideki thought of his own woman, Little Fatty.
That girl's "evil" reputation is a source of headache for everyone from Warner Records to Yunshang Music.
Fired managers and studio disputes with producers were commonplace.
Anyway, as soon as she gets to work, the girl looks like a different person.
"Uh……"
Huang Jiaju once again felt like he was talking nonsense and punching the air.
I persisted from the bottom of my heart, but in the eyes of others, it was a matter of course.
After all, in a mature record market like Neon, the coordination and compromise between singers, creators and record companies have already been perfectly developed.
It is far more standardized than the wild music scene in Xiangjiang.
The "tragic" emotions brewing could not be released for a while, and Huang Jiaju could only scratch his head in embarrassment.
Seeing Huang Jiaju like this, Hanyu Hideki asked funnyly, "Is this the only request Mr. Huang has?"
Huang Jiaju thought for a while and said, "This is the only one for now."
Hideki Hanyu said, "Very good, then I will let Mr. Kobayashi tell you some treatment issues after signing the contract, and then you can decide whether to join Yunshang Music."
The five members of the beyond band and Chen Jiantian looked at each other, nodded and said, "Okay."
Hideki Hanyu gave a few instructions to Kobayashi Masako in a low voice.
Masaichi Kobayashi took out a few documents, distributed them to Beyond and Chen Jiantian, and began to introduce them.
"If you are willing to join Yunshang Music, Yunshang Music guarantees that we will help you produce and release at least two singles and one album every year.
Regarding the production of music and video products, and the marketing of singers and works, all costs are borne by Yunshang Music.
After the record is launched, we provide two revenue models, namely fixed income and royalty sharing. Tapes, records, and CDs have different distribution ratios. The details can be determined by the information you have. "
When Kobayashi Masako said this, several people from the beyond band went to look at the documents in their hands.
Different musical carriers are found, albeit in different proportions.
But they can still be classified into the two modes mentioned by Kobayashi Masaho.
Fixed income, guaranteed income during drought or flood.
The royalties are divided into sales volume.
If the record sells well, everyone has a luxury house and a sports car. If the record sells poorly, everyone eats box lunches together on the street.
Masajo Kobayashi’s introduction did not stop.
"As for record production, the president has just said that you can be the producer yourself, or you can entrust us to invite experienced producers. Cloud Concert will have certain supervision on the quality and content of the music, but will not interfere. your creations
......"
Finally, Masao Kobayashi talked about what several people were most concerned about.
"For a five-member new band like yours, Cloud Music provides a basic signing fee of HK$15 per year based on the contract period. The minimum contract period is six years. We don't mind if you are willing to sign more."
In the beyond band, several people's eyes lit up immediately when they heard this signing fee.
According to Masao Kobayashi, even if they only sign a minimum six-year contract, they can still get a signing fee of HK$90.
Each person can get 18 Hong Kong dollars, which means that as long as they sign, one person will get an apartment.
In the Xiangjiang music circle, a record company with a good conscience can only pay a new signer [-] to [-] yuan.
Some record companies not only have no money to sign new people, they even have to share the production costs of the record.
But at this moment, Masaichi Kobayashi continued.
"However, half of the signing fee is an advance fee, which requires your records to reach a certain sales volume, otherwise it will be deducted from subsequent profits."
When several people heard this, they instantly understood that there really was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Giving them more money is just a disguised incentive.
But even so, Yunshang Music's treatment of newcomers can be considered the best in the Hong Kong music circle.
But after talking about the benefits, Xiao Linzhengzhang looked at Chen Jiantian as his manager.
"Mr. Chen, there is a prerequisite for Yunshang Music to sign singers. It must include a full contract including a brokerage contract. Therefore, if beyond is willing to sign, their brokerage contract must be transferred to a brokerage company under Yunshang Entertainment."
Masaichi Kobayashi's request was not directed at Chen Jiantian alone.
It’s about the experience accumulated through repeated failures in the past few years of Yunshang Entertainment’s overseas development.
Yunshang Entertainment wants a management contract not because they want to get a share of the management contract, nor because they want to control the artists.
After all, the artist's management contract is far less profitable than selling records.
But the problem is that although artist management companies don't make much money, they can sometimes influence artists to do things that are not in line with the record company's plans, causing the record company to suffer heavy losses.
Therefore, Yunshang Music must closely grasp the management contract to ensure that the overall direction of the artist's planning is consistent.
After hearing what Xiao Lin Zhengzhang said, Chen Jiantian suddenly became unhappy.
Naturally, he discovered the band Beyond for the final gain. Now Yunshang Entertainment is going to take away the management contract with just one sentence.
In this case, the Beyond band doesn't matter, but they are trying to get nothing out of a bamboo basket.
Next to them, several members of the beyond band also looked at Chen Jiantian with embarrassed expressions.
They were naturally thinking if Chen Jiantian did not agree to this condition.
They want to give up their dreams and advance and retreat with Chen Jiantian.
It is better to leave Chen Jiantian aside and sign a contract with Yunshang Music alone.
Xiao Linzhengzhang seemed to have noticed Chen Jiantian's thoughts and continued.
"Considering the current situation of Mr. Chen and the beyond band, Cloud Entertainment can provide two solutions.
The first is that we pay a training fee to Mr. Chen and buy out Beyond’s contract.
The second is that we jointly established a brokerage company controlled by Yunshang Entertainment with Mr. Chen to manage the beyond band. "
Speaking of this, Xiao Linzhengzhang asked directly without waiting for Chen Jiantian's answer.
"We have finished talking about Yunshang Music's treatment and requirements. How long will it take for you to give us a reply?"
Chen Jiantian, Huang Jiaju and others looked at each other after hearing this.
Then Huang Jiaju said to Hideki Hanyu on the side, "Mr. Hanyu, can you provide us with a room? Let us discuss it."
However, Hanyu Hideki stood up directly and said, "You can just chat here. I happen to have something to talk to Mr. Kobayashi."
After Hanyu Hideki finished speaking, he called Kobayashi Masako and Guan Meiren out of the house and came to the garden terrace outside, where they briefly chatted about the work of the Xiangjiang branch.
At the same time, in the living room.
When Hideki Hanyu just left, Huang Jiaqiang and Huang Guanzhong were the first to express their stance.
"I think the terms they offered are already very good. Not only do they give us a signing fee, but they also have the opportunity to receive royalties. Even if we find another record company, we won't be able to get this kind of treatment."
"Yes, this is a big company that signed Chen Baiqiang and Leslie Cheung. Let's agree quickly. There is nothing to hesitate."
"I think it's not bad. At least they promised not to interfere with our creation. Ka Kui, what do you think?" Ye Shirong finished speaking in a calm tone and looked at Huang Jia Kui.
Huang Jiaju also felt that the conditions of Yunshang Music were very good, but he did not express his opinion immediately, but asked Chen Jiantian first.
"Chen Sheng, what do you think?"
After all, Yunshang Music put forward full contract conditions.
They wanted to sign a contract, but they didn't want to cause an ugly scene with Chen Jiantian.
Chen Jiantian, who was still a little unhappy before, actually already had the answer in his heart after hearing the two choices made by Masaichi Kobayashi.
Naturally, the second option is to choose a joint venture to establish a brokerage company.
After all, compared to making money through the Beyond band, the opportunity to embrace the thick legs of Yunshang Entertainment is actually more rare.
So he said directly, "You don't have to worry about me, I have no objection."
"Ok."
Huang Jiaju responded and looked at Liu Zhiyuan, who had been silent.
"Ayuan, don't you have anything to say?"
When Liu Zhiyuan heard Huang Jiaju's words, he slowly raised his head and said something that no one expected.
"You guys sign the contract, I won't."
As the saying goes, one stone stirs up a thousand waves. As soon as Liu Zhiyuan said this, several others from beyond immediately advised him.
"Ayuan, are you crazy?"
"Yuanzai, you are crazy about the line. You are about to get a signing fee of 10,000+! You have to quit at this time!"
……
Although Liu Zhiyuan only joined Beyond at the beginning of the year, we have always gotten along very well, and we released an album together at our own expense. Seeing that the hard work was about to come to an end, Liu Zhiyuan quit, so naturally he was a little reluctant to give up.
Finally, Huang Jiaju stared at Liu Zhiyuan and asked, "Ayuan, why don't you sign the contract?"
"Actually, when I joined the band, my family didn't agree with it. Recently, they have been talking to me a lot. I also promised them to study abroad at the end of the year. I originally planned to tell you later, but now because of the contract, I have to said."
After hearing Liu Zhiyuan's words, others wanted to persuade, but Huang Jiaju stopped them.
"Everyone has his or her own ambitions. It's business for Ayuan to study abroad. Of course we can't stop him. I wish you all the best and success in your studies."
Huang Jiaju said, stood up, hugged Liu Zhiyuan, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Good brother, if you want to come back in the future, we are always welcome."
"I will." Liu Zhiyuan's tone was moved.
Seeing that Huang Jiaju had made a decision, everyone else stepped forward to say goodbye to Liu Zhiyuan.
After everything was done, Huang Jiaju looked at the three teammates who were still willing to stay.
Said in an excited tone.
"Since everyone has decided to sign the contract, let's sign it! What awaits us next is a new challenge. We must succeed! Let more people hear our music! Come on!"
Huang Jiaju stretched out his hand, and several other teammates and Chen Jiantian put their hands up one after another.
In the end, even Liu Zhiyuan, who decided to quit, put his hand up.
Sending final encouragement to teammates.
"come on!"
After everyone let go, Huang Jiaju said to everyone, "In this case, let's go out and tell others."
Then, the Beyond group and Chen Jiantian left the living room and found the author Hideki Hanyu and others under the umbrella on the terrace.
Seeing them come out, Hanyu Hideki asked, "Have you made a decision?"
Huang Jiaju nodded, "We are willing to join Yunshang Music, but there are only four of us, and Liu Zhiyuan wants to study abroad."
When Hanyu Hideki heard this, he thought that the inertia of history was really great. Beyond was signed by him in advance, but it ended up being four people.
But this has no impact on cloud music.
But at this moment, Masako Kobayashi next to him reminded, "President, our signature fee is calculated based on the number of people. If there are less people..."
Hanyu Hideki waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's only 10,000+, Kobayashi-san, don't be so stingy, just follow what you said before."
After selling well to the beyond band, Hanyu Hideki stood up and extended his hand to Huang Jiaju, "Mr. Huang, welcome beyond to join Yunshang Music."
While shaking hands, Huang Jiaju said politely, "Actually, I want to thank Mr. Hanyu for taking us in."
However, Hanyu Hideki said seriously, "It's not about taking in, it should be a strong alliance."
(When you grow up, of course you have to wear a suit and tie·picture)
Next, Kobayashi Masako stepped forward and decided to sign the preliminary intention contract first.
As for Chen Jiantian's agency, since Huang Jiaju agreed to sign the contract, the other party must have made a decision.
Whether he takes the money to leave or establishes a subsidiary brokerage company, it doesn't matter to Hanyu Hideki.
Seeing Xiao Linzhengzhang, Huang Jiaju and others formally discussing.
Hanyu Hideki had no intention of listening. He went home and went into the cloakroom to change shoes, as if he was ready to go out.
Upon seeing this, Guan Zhilin immediately came over and asked, "Darling, do you want to go out?"
"Some of the properties Deng Jiaming selected last time have been purchased, and I am going to go check them out with him."
When Guan Zhilin heard that he wanted to see the house, he immediately begged, "Then Darling, please take me with you."
Hideki Hanyu turned his head and said to Guan Zhilin, "His cousin will also go, do you still want to follow?"
"Cousin?" Guan Zhilin looked confused.
"His cousin is Zhang Yan." The scumbag had no intention of hiding it.
When Guan Zhilin heard this, she thought that if the little vixen wanted to go, she would go even more.
If Hanyu Hideki alone benefits that little vixen, then she cannot be left out.
So he said without hesitation, "If I go, she can still eat me."
"what ever."
Hanyu Hideki agreed, and then saw Guan Meiren also enter the cloakroom, and began to rummage through the cabinets to choose clothes, accessories, and shoes.
In that way, it is basically to prepare for "battle".
After leaving the cloakroom, the woman sat in the dressing room again and began to touch up her makeup in front of the mirror, carefully not missing even a single flaw.
Hideki Hanyu wanted to complain about this.
Beauty, no matter how good your makeup is, you can't hide the six-year age gap.
Of course, the scumbag would definitely not say anything like this to disgrace the scenery.
After a while, Hanyu Hideki took Guan Meiren out of the house.
It was discovered that the discussion between Kobayashi Masako and beyond and others had ended.
beyond and others were holding the contract and talking excitedly.
Although Hideki Hanyu didn't hear clearly, he knew by just guessing that he was either going to release a record or get a signing fee.
After Liu Zhiyuan withdrew, the four people shared 90 yuan equally, and each person was worth more than 20 yuan. At this time in Xiangjiang, this was already a huge sum of money.
Seeing Hideki Hanyu come out, several people came over to say hello.
After all, the contract was signed, and Hideki Hanyu was considered their boss.
Although we are all rock singers, we also understand people and the world.
After saying hello, Hanyu Hideki asked Huang Jiaju with a smile, "Now that you have signed a contract, whether it is work or life, if you have any needs, just tell the company and the company will try its best to help you."
When Huang Jiaju heard this, he said with some embarrassment, "Actually, we really have a thorny problem."
Hanyu Hideki said, "Oh... tell me."
"We rehearsed in a house in Sham Shui Wad, which was the house of Yip Sai Wing's parents. He tricked the house out of his house by saying he wanted to date his girlfriend.
However, rehearsing there will inevitably disturb the neighbors. Now we don’t dare to go back during the day, otherwise we will definitely be scolded by the grandma next door.
As you know, sir, band rehearsals are very noisy, and we don’t want to disturb everyone, but there is really no place to go.
It would be great if the company could help us find a rehearsal space. "
Huang Jiaju finished speaking with some embarrassment.
Hanyu Hideki thought for a while, and then said to a few people, "Okay, you come with me now. I just have to close a few houses today to see if there is anything suitable for you."
"Okay... okay."
Huang Jiaju didn't expect that Hanyu Hideki would do what he said, which was to help them find a rehearsal place.
He immediately called his teammates and Chen Jiantian, got into Hanyu Hideki's Bentley and his bodyguard's Audi, and followed Hanyu Hideki's Mercedes-Benz Grand G.
In the Bentley Mulsanne, three people, Huang Jiakui, Yip Sai Wing, and Chen Jiantian, were sitting.
Touching the leather seat under his butt, even the calm Ye Shirong couldn't help but say, "This is my first time riding in such an expensive car."
"Don't tell me, it's my first time too." The co-pilot, Chen Jiantian, added.
Ye Shirong asked curiously, "What kind of rehearsal venue do you think the big boss will help us find?"
Chen Jiantian said, "When a big boss like this takes over a house, it must be a big house."
Huang Jiaju finally said, "Why are you thinking so much? You will know when the time comes."
But when they discovered that the vehicle was driving all the way to Bai Jianshi Road, a traditional luxury area in Xiangjiang.
Looking at the luxury apartments next to him, Huang Jiaju couldn't help but swallowed, "Isn't the boss trying to help us find a rehearsal venue here?"
"Probably...probably not."
Chen Jiantian is also a little unsure. After all, the rent of Bai Jianshidao's mansion may be more expensive than the annual signing fee paid by Yunshang Music to beyond.
The black Mercedes-Benz SUV driven by Hanyu Hideki was parked at No. 6 Baijianshi Road.
At the door, Deng Jiaming is waiting,
Next to him stood Zhang Yan, holding a flower umbrella.
The other party has big burgundy waves and wears a slim-fitting black dress that fully highlights the proud and graceful curves of her chest.
When Zhang Yan saw Hanyu Hideki getting out of the car, he immediately smiled and greeted him, and held Hanyu Hideki's arm intimately.
But soon after realizing that Guan Zhilin was also behind him, he immediately rolled his eyes and flew over, and then continued to talk intimately with Hanyu Hideki.
After Guan Meiren was tricked at the airport last time, she knew that Zhang Yan was not as easy to deal with as she thought, so she was naturally unwilling to fall into a disadvantage.
She walked straight over and took Hanyu Hideki's other arm, with the intention of never giving in.
When this scene fell into the eyes of the Beyond people who got off the car behind them, it really shocked them.
Although Zhang Yan signed the contract with Yong Sheng, his first movie has not been released yet.
But no one can deny that this is a beauty who can be equal to Guan Zhilin.
So when they saw Hanyu Hideki hugging these two beauties on the left and right.
I can only praise silently in my heart, "The boss is mighty! The boss is such a man!"
Thanks to Chau534 and Oaks20210815 for their tips.
(End of this chapter)
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