Chapter 19 The First Singer
"Okay, now everyone is here. I won't delay you from doing your business."
"Just go and do your thing."
Zhong Lei stood up at this time.
Su Chen, Yang Mi and Jia Jia were led into a small meeting room.
Negotiations on the contract details then began immediately.
Knowing that Su Chen didn't like to do such things, Zhong Lei finally acted as Su Chen's spokesperson.
Jia Jia, on behalf of Yang Mi, directly stated her request:
"Teacher Su Chen, the prerequisite for us Mimi to join your studio is that you promise to provide us Mimi with at least three high-quality songs every year. What do you think?"
Su Chen: "No problem."
Yang Mi and Jia Jia were both a little confused.
They didn't expect that the things that mattered most to them were so understated in Su Chen's eyes.
It doesn't take even a second to think about it.
Zhong Lei looked proud.
Other musicians are worried about not being able to write good songs.
But for Su Chen, it seems to be non-existent.
"That's good. In principle, we can agree to join."
Next, Jia Jia proposed her profit distribution plan.
This is also a core issue.
Many disputes among celebrities are caused by the issue of profit distribution.
"We don't want the download revenue, we only want 30% of the commercial performance income and endorsement income. "
This is the result of discussion between Jia Jia and Yang Mi.
Commercial performances and endorsements are the big parts. If you want to download the income, it is impossible to get such a high share in this area.
Zhong Lei couldn't help but admire their vision.
In fact, Yang Mi was also a well-known star at that time. It was reasonable for her to ask for 20% to 30% of the revenue from downloads, but they were able to give it up.
Just to get more appearance fees and endorsement fees.
They are sure that they will become famous if they sing Su Chen's songs.
Appearance fees and endorsement fees, which often amount to millions or tens of millions, account for the bulk of his income.
Now it depends on Su Chen's attitude.
Anyway, Xingyi has already signed an agreement with Su Chen, and Xingyi will take 20% of Su Chen's studio's profits.
The distribution of other profits is decided by Su Chen himself.
Su Chen nodded: "Okay."
Although he was very short of money, he was not a vampire.
Given Yang Mi's current status, it is reasonable for her to put forward such conditions.
You can't get others to work for you for free.
What's more, they are so conscious that they don't even want the revenue from downloads.
By the way, the revenue from downloading will not be small.
Su Chen estimated.
Hearing Su Chen's answer, Yang Mi and Jia Jia both breathed a sigh of relief.
Some people on the Internet have said that Su Chen is a miser.
They were really worried that if Su Chen didn't agree to their conditions, things would be difficult.
Fortunately, Su Chen is not as bad as people say on the Internet.
Therefore, according to the wishes of both parties, Zhong Lei asked someone to draw up a three-year contract.
Both parties then signed the contract.
At this moment, Yang Mi officially joined Su Chen's studio.
Yang Mi couldn't wait any longer:
"Brother Chen, when will you write a song for me?"
Su Chen: "No hurry."
Three songs a year, isn’t that just a bit of a stretch?
If Su Chen is willing, it’s no problem for me to write three songs for you a day.
Jia Jia: "Brother Chen, we still hope that you can write a song for us as soon as possible."
"Take advantage of your popularity now to release our Mimi's new song, and the results will definitely be higher."
Su Chen: "You have to pay more."
“…”
Hearing this, Zhong Lei, Yang Mi and Jia Jia were all stunned.
Oh my god, hasn’t he joined your job?
Do I charge you extra for asking you to write a song?
But okay, they thought about it and it seemed to be true.
The contract clearly stated in black and white that within one year, Yang Mi must be provided with at least three high-quality songs.
But I didn’t say I would write to you right away.
A year is a long time.
If you want it right away, it seems reasonable to ask for extra money.
Yang Mi didn't care.
As long as I can take advantage of Su Chen’s popularity to release a song, it’ll be fine.
As long as I can become famous, I am willing to spend any amount of money.
Jiajia: "How much do you want?"
At this time, she believed the miser's remarks on the Internet even more.
Su Chen: “494,998.”
Su Chen said a number very sincerely.
After hearing this, Yang Mi and Jia Jia secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, it’s just a friendly price.
If we go by the market price, asking Su Chen to write a song now would cost at least two million.
And it also depends on who it is.
On the night of the charity auction, Wei Dasun was willing to pay two million for a song from Su Chen, but Su Chen was unwilling to give it.
But they found it strange.
Why not just have a whole number? Why 49.4998?
Zhong Lei was puzzled.
I haven't noticed that Su Chen has such a habit before.
If you want to increase the price, just increase it. Why do you deliberately add a small amount? This is not a supermarket promotion.
Su Chen had his own reasons for doing this.
The system only leaves him 5,000 yuan for living expenses every month.
Because of the increase in expenses this month, there are still more than two days left until next month.
He now has less than three hundred yuan in his pocket.
If he doesn't make some money, he really won't be able to survive. It's all because of this damn system, it's so bad that he can't save any money.
However, Su Chen summed up his experience and it seemed that the maximum amount left for him by the system was five thousand yuan.
So, Su Chen estimated that if he asked for a small amount, he would have some living expenses left for himself.
Well, it's really difficult for me.
But Su Chen could only swallow this bitterness himself.
Yang Mi immediately agreed:
"Okay! Brother Chen, how about I give you a round number? Five hundred thousand!"
She really didn't care about the small change. Giving Su Chen a whole number could also buy a good impression.
Then Su Chen's response surprised .
Su Chen shook his head: "Don't!"
If I give too much, the system will force it to be donated and it won’t go into my pocket, so it’s a waste.
Well, after such a long period of contact, Yang Mi also knew that this was Su Chen's personality.
"Okay, whatever you say."
"But Brother Chen, you have to agree to one condition of mine and be the producer of my new song."
Su Chen agreed: "Okay."
Su Chen is still very conscientious as he takes money from others to help them get rid of their disasters.
Jia Jia didn't waste any time and immediately took out her cell phone and transferred the money to Su Chen.
"Ding!"
"Ding!"
"490,000 has been deducted! I hope the host will keep up the good work!"
The first ding is the notification sound when the phone receives the payment.
The second ding is the reminder sound when the system deducts the money.
Su Chen felt happy when he heard the system prompt.
This time, he finally grasped the pulse of the system.
However, just the next second, Su Chen's mood changed.
system:
"Considering the host's financial situation, next month's living expenses should be paid in advance now!"
Su Chen was speechless.
Are you being considerate or deceptive?
Helpless, Su Chen had to divert his attention:
"Bring me some paper and a pen."
Yang Mi was confused: "What?"
Su Chen: "Writing songs."
“…”
Zhong Lei, Yang Mi, and Jia Jia were all in a state of confusion.
It’s said to be as soon as possible, but it shouldn’t be that fast, right?
Besides, doesn't writing a song require inspiration? How can you just write it out loud?
