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"Little brother knows the market quite well." Brother Zhang lost his arrogance, and immediately changed his address, and his attitude was quite different from before. He explained to Cheng Lang quite sincerely: "The situation you mentioned, occasionally There will be. After all, our company is open for business, and we will not reject people thousands of miles away when other partners come to the door with money. But don’t worry, our company is still very formal. As long as the artist has strength, our company will also fight for it. Get some good resources for artists. Just like the film and television songs you mentioned before, you will also get some TV variety shows and interview announcements for artists.”

"To tell you the truth, although Star Entertainment Media has not been established for a long time, our boss is very well-connected. He used to be the person in charge of the program purchasing department of X City TV Station. Later, he didn't want to work within the system, so he resigned and went out on his own. I found a few like-minded partners and established Star Entertainment Media together. So think about it! Our company is so familiar with TV stations, we must have a lot of resources to give artists—”

"I'm not in a hurry." Cheng Lang interrupted Brother Zhang with a smile, tapped the contract with his slender fingers, pointed to one of the clauses and asked, "I just saw this one. Could you please explain to me Brother Zhang?" Let me ask you, 'For the sake of the artist's future, the company must cooperate with the company's designated business entertainment during the cooperation period', what does this sentence mean?"

"Couldn't it be the kind of dinner game and wine game rich woman game in the legend? I said that your company also works part-time as a pimp?"

Hearing this, Meng Tianye finally understood. He stood up abruptly and grabbed Brother Zhang's tie: "What the hell are you trying to do to me?"

Brother Zhang's complexion changed, and he reached out to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. While grabbing Meng Tianye's hand, he explained: "Little brother, please don't get me wrong. Our Star Entertainment Media is a serious agency. The business entertainment we are talking about is also a normal way of socializing. You should understand this. Let alone our entertainment industry, it is other industries. When talking about cooperation projects, there must be entertainment, right?"

Brother Zhang didn't finish his sentence, and out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the waiter who had been standing silently by the side, and suddenly became angry: "I said, why are you still standing here? Didn't you see that we were talking about business? Why don't you have any vision at all?" ? Are you new here?"

The waiter curled his lips secretly, and said politely: "Sorry, you just called me over, the guest, and you haven't ordered yet."

"What kind of food to order? I didn't see that I was busy! Go down quickly! Do you have any eyesight, what kind of waiters are there in this cafe!" Brother Zhang waved his hand to push people away.For some reason, there was an embarrassment of embarrassment.

Cheng Lang looked at the waiter and said with a gentle smile: "You go down first. Your service is very good, we are very satisfied."

The waiter nodded at Cheng Lang, wanting to remind a few words, but because of his status, he couldn't say much.I can only leave with the menu card.

Cheng Lang patted Meng Tianye's arm and motioned him to sit down.

"I won't sign this contract anymore." Meng Tianye said angrily, "Cheng Lang, let's go."

Upon seeing this, Brother Zhang immediately said, "Don't! We can talk again."

While speaking, Brother Zhang hurriedly took out another contract template from his briefcase and handed it to Meng Tianye: "If you are not satisfied with the previous contract, we can take another look at this one."

However, Meng Tianye has no interest in signing the contract.

Cheng Lang held down Meng Tianye and reached out to accept the contract.Look it up.

Compared with the previous contract of sale, the terms of this contract are obviously more reasonable.However, the degree of reasonableness is also limited.The signing time is still ten years, and the split is changed to [-] points.The copyright of the song belongs to the author himself, but the company has the right of first purchase and use.As for the other terms of the contract are similar.In addition, it is also mentioned that the company will provide artists with various talent and etiquette training.

Brother Zhang explained: "With a responsible attitude, our company will conduct very strict training for all signed artists. This includes vocal practice, musical instrument learning, singing and dancing, and acting training. We will invite the most professional in the industry Teachers provide training for artists, and these training courses also have costs. There are also publicity after the artist's announcement, clothing styling, etc. Of course, all these costs will not be allocated to the artist, but in terms of sharing, the artist needs to transfer Some benefits. After all, the company is not doing charity, so we can’t suffer a loss, right? Moreover, the artists have just joined the company, and they don’t have any foundation. All announcements and business needs to be bridged by the company. In this case, I think the [-]-[-] split is very reasonable. "

Cheng Lang nodded.He understood what Brother Zhang meant.In short, this is a demanding contract within the normal range.For a newcomer who is poor and has no foundation, although the conditions of this contract are harsh, it is better than nothing.

But the problem is that Meng Tianye is not a poor and rootless rookie.

"Since my buddies participated in the talent show, the number of fans on Weibo has almost exceeded 10. At least they can reach the so-called Internet celebrity level, right? And my buddies graduated from the music school and played in bands. Can't you know what musical instruments? Not to mention singing and dancing. Since your company wants to sign Amano, you should have done basic back tunes, right? Then you should know that before my buddies participated in the draft, they were the pillars of Bai Yujing What is the standard of Bai Yujing's pillar? That is the newcomer that Qin Dynasty Records will praise every year after signing. I don't need to say more about this weight, right?"

The old god Cheng Lang was looking at Brother Zhang: "I know the rules of negotiation, it must be to ask for a price and pay back the money. If Brother Zhang can't show other sincerity, I don't think we need to talk anymore."

What Cheng Lang said was well-founded, and Brother Zhang couldn't say anything else.He smiled wryly and shook his head: "Well, I met a hard stubble today."

As Brother Zhang said, he took out another contract template from his briefcase and handed it to Cheng Lang: "You are also a smart person. You are an expert. I won't say much. This is the greatest sincerity our company can give. If you agree, agree, if you don't agree, leave me at this level, and I have nothing more to do."

"However, I want to remind you that if Meng Tianye refuses to sign with our company, this program will not allow him to reach the top ten in the country. Although I don't know why Meng Tianye left Bai Yujing and gave up signing with Qin Dynasty Records , but I believe that there must be a reason for this. Don't do things halfway just because of a moment of enthusiasm. "

Cheng Lang didn't speak, he opened the contract and read it quickly.The terms of this contract are obviously more favorable than the previous one.The revenue share is mentioned at [-], and other terms are relatively loose.It also mentioned a lot of business cooperation and variety show announcements.But Cheng Lang was still not satisfied.

"You didn't say that after we signed the contract, what resources can we get?" Cheng Lang said, "For example, how to make an album for us? Who will be the producer? How much will be invested in the shooting of the album MV? Cost? Should we shoot a scene in the recording studio, or in the studio? Or can we go out on location? Or go abroad? What level of director and photographer will we hire to shoot the MV? Do we have the right to choose the songs included in the album? When it comes to acting, your company doesn’t even say how many dramas it can provide to Meng Tianye every year, what level of dramas it can provide, and what roles it can provide, but you have full authority to act as an agent for film and television appointments, do you think it’s appropriate?”

"Besides, my buddy didn't say he was going to act, did he?"

Brother Zhang looked at Cheng Lang, who was very sensible, and felt his head buzzing.He couldn't help looking at Meng Tianye, and said with emotion: "What the hell do you guys do? You're better than a monkey when you stick hair on it, right?"

Meng Tianye ignored Brother Zhang, grabbed Cheng Lang's sleeve and said, "We won't sign anymore."

Cheng Lang ignored Meng Tianye, pointed at the cake on the table, and coaxed, "Good boy. Eat whatever you want first."

Meng Tianye looked at Cheng Lang angrily: "Just gag and stop talking!"

Brother Zhang looked at Cheng Lang and tried to persuade him: "I know what you want to ask. But I can't make a decision about this kind of thing. There are so many people in the company, and our company even poached Fan Lin, a young queen of the music scene, a while ago." , and Su Minghan, the famous love song prince, sits on the first brother and one sister. If you really want head resources, they must come first. Then there are other second-tier and third-tier singers. Everyone eats by their ability. Even if they are In terms of seniority, they have to finish picking the meat before they can have the soup of the younger generation."

"I know you think Meng Tianye is very capable. I also think he is a very capable young man. But no matter how powerful he is, he is just a rookie. He has no foundation, no popularity, and what he will develop into in the future is up to everyone. I don't know. Under such circumstances, it is definitely impossible for the company to devote so much resources to favor him alone. Do you understand what I mean?"

Brother Zhang said meaningfully: "Youth is of course capital, and handsomeness is also capital. It is even better to have strength. But in this circle, the most indispensable thing is young, handsome and capable rookies."

"I can understand the self-confidence of young people. It is a good thing for young people to have self-confidence, but why do you tell me that Meng Tianye will definitely become popular? You must know that in this talent show, Meng Tianye's popularity is not The highest. Even if it is the speed of Weibo followers, he is not as good as other players, right?"

Cheng Lang looked at Brother Zhang who seemed to speak earnestly, took out a book from his schoolbag, and handed it over.

Brother Zhang raised his eyebrows in surprise: "What is this?"

"After receiving Amano's entrustment, I watched four episodes of the show overnight last night. And based on the comparison of the duration of each contestant's appearance on the show, the number of drafts outside the show, and the content push status of major platforms, I recorded The data growth rate of each contestant from the beginning of the show to the present."

Cheng Lang also used Python to do a comparative analysis of the data, comparing other contestants who gained fans during the show, including all the comments below the video.After getting rid of those zombie fans who buy fans and buy fans, and a lot of sailors speaking, Cheng Lang discovered a very interesting thing.

"Meng Tianye's data shows that the number of 'living people' is the most." Cheng Lang analyzed with great interest: "We can also horizontally compare the number of video hits, comment content, and content of all contestants from the show to the present. It can be seen that the audience still recognizes Meng Tianye's strength."

"I have visualized the data for these analyzes." Cheng Lang turned to the corresponding pages for Brother Zhang, and said patiently: "I don't want to say that our Amano is better than other players. It is through data comparison and analysis, plus a little A small part of market verification (Meng Tianye's experience as a pillar in Bai Yujing) can indeed prove that our Tianye has more development potential than other players. The possibility of being recognized by the market is also greater than other players."

Brother Zhang looked at Cheng Lang in shock, then lowered his head and flipped through the information, and couldn't help but ask, "What on earth do you do?"

Cheng Lang said with a smile: "Bai Yujing is currently Tai Zhuzi, a freshman student in the Department of Finance of X University. I also opened a milk tea shop with my classmates. If there is a chance, we can cooperate."

Brother Zhang was speechless.He lowered his head and looked through the information Cheng Lang gave him, weighed it over and over again, and asked, "Why should I believe that your data is true and effective?"

"You can find a way to verify it." Cheng Lang said, reaching out to pull the information back from Brother Zhang.

Brother Zhang subconsciously clenched his hands.Cheng Lang looked at Brother Zhang.Brother Zhang smiled awkwardly: "Didn't you ask me to verify it! I have to bring this information back before I can find a way to verify it."

Still want to prostitute my information?

Cheng Lang sneered, and pulled back the information forcefully: "How to verify is your company's own business. In fact, this thing has no gold content, it is just the simplest and most basic information collection and data analysis. Things that Python beginners can do .I believe that the professionals in your company will definitely do better. I won’t use my little stuff to make a fuss.”

Brother Zhang looked at the information in Cheng Lang's hand, and was still a little bit reluctant.

Cheng Lang asked: "I just want to ask, if I can prove that Meng Tianye is worthy of your praise. What is the most favorable treatment your company can give?"

Brother Zhang looked at Cheng Lang in a daze, and blurted out, "What treatment do you want?"

Cheng Lang thought for a while: "Didn't you just say that your company poached the queen of music and the prince of love songs to sit as the first brother and one sister? Since they are the first brother and one sister of your company, the resources they can get must be the best .If Meng Tianye signed a contract with your company, is it possible to arrange for Amano to collaborate with a brother and a sister on a song? Or let us Tianye be a special guest at the concert of a brother and a sister to show his face. Or collect a few melodies with a lot of money Beautiful and catchy pop songs, record a new album for Amano? Then your company should have a gold medal producer—"

"Stop, stop, stop!" Brother Zhang couldn't listen anymore, and couldn't help interrupting Cheng Lang's fantasy: "Daying daydreaming is more realistic than your request. Even if Meng Tianye is the illegitimate son of our company boss, this This kind of request is impossible to achieve. You have a beautiful idea, and you want a brother and a sister to help guide the newcomers, and you don't ask them if they are willing!"

Competition in the entertainment industry is far more brutal than in other industries.In many cases, the newcomers have already stepped forward before the old ones have gained a firm foothold.Don't look at Fan Lin and Su Minghan's nickname of Prince of Love Songs, the queen of the music scene, they may be replaced by newcomers someday.Under such circumstances, it is rare for the seniors not to suppress the juniors, and they still want to take a share of the seniors' jobs.

Simply whimsical.

"Is it really impossible?" Cheng Lang raised his eyebrows and looked at Brother Zhang expectantly.

Brother Zhang shook his head violently: "Impossible, impossible."

Even if it was possible, it was not something he could talk about.That has to be done by the boss himself.

"Forget it." Cheng Lang sighed regretfully: "We don't need to talk any more. I don't think your company is sincere enough."

Brother Zhang opened his eyes wide: "You guys have thought about it. If you don't want to sign a contract, then Meng Tianye's draft will come to an end."

"Go to the end and go to the end." Meng Tianye said impatiently: "Even if you are eliminated, it is better than signing the contract."

Cheng Lang looked at Brother Zhang with a smile: "Why don't you go back to the company and ask again. What if it's possible!"

"This—" Brother Zhang looked at Cheng Lang, then at Meng Tianye.For some reason, he was still thinking about the document that Cheng Lang showed him just now.

Perhaps Cheng Lang's analysis made sense.After all, Meng Tianye is a talented rookie who is qualified to sign with Qin Dynasty, what if he really becomes popular?

"Then I'll go back and ask." Brother Zhang didn't notice that the entire rhythm of the negotiation, including his own way of thinking, had been completely controlled by Cheng Lang unconsciously.He stood up and confessed seriously: "But don't have too much hope. I guess Fan Lin and Su Minghan's management team will not agree."

"Try it!" Cheng Lang encouraged with a smile: "Buying and selling is not a matter of benevolence. Regardless of whether it succeeds or not, we are all grateful to Brother Zhang for his kindness."

Cheng Lang said, and then said: "Brother Zhang, why don't you give me a business card? To be honest, I can tell that Brother Zhang is a warm-hearted person in just one conversation. My buddy must be If you want to hang out in the circle, if you know one more noble person, you will have another way in the future. Don’t you think so?”

Brother Zhang's heart moved, and he felt that what Cheng Lang said made sense.However, Brother Zhang didn't think that Meng Tianye would have any good fortune in the entertainment industry in the future.To be honest, he has observed Meng Tianye as well. He is indeed good at singing and dancing, and his appearance is also good, but he has a bad temper.This kind of character is unavoidable in the circle.Brother Zhang didn't think Meng Tianye could go far.But he really couldn't see through Cheng Lang.With the idea of ​​multiple friends and multiple paths, Brother Zhang gave Cheng Lang his business card, and exchanged contact information with Cheng Lang.

"There is an opportunity to cooperate."

"If there is a chance, we will definitely cooperate." Cheng Lang carefully put away the business card, and then asked Brother Zhang: "Have you had lunch? Would you like to have something together?"

The contract was not signed yet, Brother Zhang was still embarrassed to stay for dinner.Cheng Lang said with a smile: "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's said that the business can't be done with righteousness. If the contract isn't signed, it doesn't prevent everyone from making friends."

"Forget it this time." Brother Zhang waved his hand: "If there is a chance next time, I will treat you to dinner."

After finishing speaking, Brother Zhang left in a hurry.

After Brother Zhang left, Meng Tianye frowned and looked at Cheng Lang fiercely: "Didn't I say that I would not sign the contract anymore. Why have you been in ink with him for so long?"

"Of course it's to find out how much money you can sell in this circle!" Cheng Lang said dryly, and ordered a glass of lemonade to pour down his stomach: "This is the same as buying things. Of course Shop around to find out who offers the best conditions."