Listening to Manager An's explanation, Jiang Kan nodded thoughtfully.
He had actually heard about this matter before, and heard it mentioned several times by his colleagues in the company.
But they are all said in a chatty and gossipy tone. In their hearts, they actually do not agree that Hong Kong-style local Cantonese films and Cantonese songs are becoming desolate.
On the contrary, most of them are locals, and they still retain in their hearts the memories and pride of those years when Cantonese songs, movies, and TV series dominated the martial arts, unified the world, and the streets and alleys across the country were filled with their movies and songs.
Therefore, when the entertainment industry in the northern mainland has gradually developed and expanded in recent years, they have not correctly realized that times are changing, and the content that audiences appreciate is also gradually changing.
This is also the reason why cultural-related units and individuals here have been reluctant to convene such an industry conference that has been proposed and brewed for a long time to discuss the future development and learning direction of this region.
Two words: "Proud".
I can't let go of this pride and cling to the beauty of the past, even though many popular singers and actors in Hong Kong have already left for the north to seek development after discovering something was wrong.
But more people chose to stay and continue their original ways, but the profits and audience were deteriorating.
"Well... keep an open and learning mind. Cultural workers are needed no matter which region you are in, and it's not just Cantonese-speaking regions. We in Chengdu used to have a lot of basin thinking, but now with the reform The progress is also gradually learning from and moving closer to other advanced and developed places..."
"I prefer that all regions integrate with other regions, haha, but I will not go to that meeting this time. After all, I am an outsider and I am still not suitable to participate in such an important decision."
Manager An is also a local, so Jiang Kan tried his best to consider his mood when speaking, and fully expressed his polite tone.
However, he was not very willing to participate in such a meeting, because after all, he was just an outsider, a passer-by here.
If he talks too much, people will think he is disrespectful.
To say too little would appear that he is too protective of himself to put forward pertinent opinions.
But often pertinent opinions are actually very sharp and very pointed. No matter how smooth they are packaged in rhetorical techniques, they cannot be separated from the sharpness of the opinions themselves.
Therefore, he declined.
"Haha, Commissioner Jiang actually doesn't have to worry so much. Everyone is very open-minded...Okay, since that's the case, I won't force you. I will also convey your attitude and suggestions to the meeting."
After the matter was discussed, Manager An was about to go out, but turned around and came back:
"Oh, one more thing. An old classmate of mine asked me when he contacted me recently. In order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the School of Music of Nanjing University, a grand youth music competition will be held here. Festival, please let me help introduce a few young singers to help warm up the venue."
Manager An came back as he spoke, with eager eyes.
"Although students from the school and some past graduates will participate, in general it still lacks some influence."
He picked up the glass of water that he had not had time to drink just now, took a sip to moisten his throat, and then continued.
"So the academy is also trying its best to invite some well-known singers in society to participate. It seems that they have also summoned some stars who happen to have schedules."
"But since it is a school-based activity and is relatively public welfare, there is basically no appearance fee. It is just a symbolic transportation fee of 50,000 yuan and some souvenirs for the 20th anniversary of the college, which are mainly honorary... ...Oh, by the way, if the singer invited from outside creates a very good response and brings great prestige to the college, we can also consider hiring him as an honorary professor of the college!"
As Manager An spoke, he looked at Jiang Kan with burning eyes. Even if he didn't say it, Jiang Kan knew what he was thinking.
"Haha, so you want to invite me to participate? This is a very good suggestion..."
Because since he came to Yangcheng, the other party has been very frank and friendly to him. Although it is to help themselves, it also brings a lot of help and protection to Jiang Kan.
And even though he is only a temporary imperial envoy, a newcomer who has only been in the industry for half a year, and his relationship with the other party is still on the same level, he does not need to compliment himself too much. The other party always maintains respect when talking to him and insists on using "you". call yourself…
Therefore, Jiang Kan did not play any more tricks, such as waiting for the other party to ask for his favor, then reservedly saying that he would think about it, and finally delaying it for many days before reluctantly agreeing to the other party, in order to improve his status. thing.
"Haha, it's easy to talk to you, Commissioner Jiang. That's right. I just want to ask if you are free then and if you are interested in participating. There won't be too many tedious steps for a song - after all It’s at school, haha.”
Seeing that the other party was not putting on any airs, Manager An felt much better about Jiang Kan, so he went straight to the point and expressed his request, hoping that Jiang Kan could participate in the celebration of the college.
"Okay, since you, Manager An, have asked me to do this, then I have nothing to shirk. The appearance fee is not important. I can only make some contribution to the music education of our Xia Kingdom."
"And, if you are lucky, you will have the opportunity to become an honorary professor of this famous school? Hahahaha, if that can really happen, it will be more valuable than those awards in the entertainment industry!"
Jiang Kan smiled heartily and agreed to Manager An's request.
He has already become an honorary professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Although he has never given lectures, he still remembers it in his heart.
In the Xia Kingdom, people generally have great respect for educators. If you can get the status of an honorary professor at a prestigious school like Jinan University, it will be greatly beneficial to your future development. .
Of course, this is a utilitarian idea. Just because the other party has helped me so much since coming here, he should help him in return because of his emotions and reasons.
And this is different from the fact that he has never practiced piano at an intermediate level. If he really became an honorary professor and asked him to teach composition or singing to these students, that would be what he is good at. Give them some serious lessons.
Yangcheng, in the building where Changlong Music is located, in an office.
A middle-aged man with a square appearance and solemn temperament was sitting on a large leather executive chair, looking at the computer screen in front of him in a daze.
The company's business is very busy, and he has to make many decisions every day, but as the boss of the company, he always completes his work meticulously and conscientiously.
But today, he was often lost in thought while working, and occasionally looked out the window in a daze for several minutes.
"Hey, my little boy's birthday is coming up again this year. What gift should I, a grandfather, buy him?"
The wrinkles on the middle-aged man's forehead were very obvious. He felt that this matter was more difficult than making decisions about the company's affairs.
"Mr. Su, Mr. Su?"
The ajar door of the office was knocked several times but failed to attract his attention, so the secretary with a pile of documents under his arm had no choice but to call him a few times.
"Oh, it's Xiao Liao, come in, why are you so anxious?"
He was finally awakened by the sound and turned his head to look at the door.
"Mr. Su, didn't we just send a song for competition to Zhongxing Entertainment a few days ago..."
The secretary known as Xiao Liao walked in quickly and placed the information under his arm on the desk in front of him.
"Yes, what we commissioned at that time was a song written for us by Mr. Zhang, a gold medal composer who signed a contract with us. We have all heard this song. The quality is very high... Why, this song was adopted by them? "
A smile appeared on Mr. Su's face, but this smile was
When he noticed Xiao Liao's frown carefully, it disappeared instantly.
"Mr. Su, our order has been rejected..."
After all, he knew that the other party had a very straightforward personality, so Xiao Liao told him the news straightforwardly.
"What? They rejected such an excellent song by Lao Zhang? No way, did you hear it wrong?"
Mr. Su stood up from the executive chair in surprise, quickly walked around the desk and came to Xiao Liao, looking down into her eyes condescendingly.
"No, Mr. Su, Zhongxing Entertainment sent us a very formal reply letter, clearly telling us that our song "Qing Ye Meng" did not pass their screening, and expressed great regret to us... …”
With that said, she handed a printed letter on the table to Mr. Su's hand.
"this……"
Mr. Su took the letter, returned to his seat, picked up the glasses on the table, and read it carefully.
A few minutes later, he slammed his left hand holding the letter on the table with a loud bang.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible! Lao Zhang's songs are so well written, there is no way that they could be won by other companies. He is a gold medal composer, with five songs that have sold over 5 million copies!"
When Xiao Liao saw his temper, he quietly took half a step back.
"Hoo, ho..."
Mr. Su kept mumbling for a long time before finally calming down the anger in his heart.
"Tell me, is there any news about which company's work won this competition?"
He had a sullen face, put his hands behind his back, raised his head, and stared hard into the little secretary's eyes.
"Yes, it's Feiyang Entertainment Yangcheng Branch..."
After all, they are all companies in the same circle, and some information that the parties concerned feel is very confidential will always be revealed through various channels.
So they learned that Feiyang Entertainment had won the three million deal, which was no secret in the industry.
"Feiyang Entertainment Yangcheng Branch?"
Mr. Su raised his eyebrows and repeated in disbelief.
"Yes, it's them."
Xiao Liao replied coolly, fearing that his loud voice would make his boss unhappy.
"This doesn't make sense. I know what they are doing. They were dug up by Xing Hai and Guang Guang not long ago. How can there be any powerful songwriters competing with us for this list?"
Mr. Su's face was full of doubts. As one of the three giants in the country, Feiyang Entertainment was naturally known to everyone.
But the recent situation and experiences of this branch in the Cantonese area are obvious to everyone.
Basically, famous composers were either poached or left on their own initiative. Now that branch is left with nothing but an empty frame. Who gave them the courage and strength to take such music away from their lips? A big piece of meat?
"This, Su, Mr. Su, I have also investigated it. It seems that a specialist they just applied to be transferred from the headquarters recently wrote the song for them..."
The little secretary's professional ability is quite strong. As soon as he got the news, he knew that if he just handed it to the boss without investigating anything, the boss would definitely be embarrassed when he was furious. He might as well investigate first. Whoever stole the order from his company may make the boss less angry.
At this time, her preparations really took effect.
After listening to her words, Mr. Su suddenly slapped his forehead!
"Let me tell you, how could the two or three kittens left in their empty shell company grab such a big deal? There were rumors some time ago that their headquarters sent a powerful specialist to help them revive their business. I haven’t taken it seriously yet!”
He has been busy with his own company's affairs during this time, and also has to find time to think about buying birthday gifts for his precious grandson, so he has never had time to care about other people's personnel changes.
He took out his cell phone and made a call.
The phone rang several times and then someone answered.
"Hey, Lao Fang, hahahaha, long time no see..."
"I remember that you used to work at Feiyang Entertainment's Yangcheng branch, right? Now you've been recruited to Xinghai? I haven't had time to say congratulations to you..."
"Haha, there's nothing else, I just want to ask you something..."
"Haha, it's not anything special. I just want to ask you, did Feiyang Branch have a specialist sent from the headquarters some time ago? Oh, oh, this is the case, right? Then you know I wonder what the commissioner’s name is? Is he famous?”
"Jiang Kan? The commissioner sent by their headquarters is Jiang Kan? Oh...ahem..."
"Okay, okay, oh, it's okay, okay, I'll understand, it's nothing particularly important... Haha, I'll treat you to tea when you have time, eh, eh, then I won't disturb your work, let's chat when you have time!"
"Toot, toot~"
"Damn it, it's Jiang Kan! Their commissioner turns out to be Jiang Kan!"
Mr. Su sat down on his large genuine cowhide executive chair, threw his cell phone on the table with a casual "pop", and muttered a few words to himself rather reluctantly, but the voice was too low. Xiao Liao couldn't hear what he said.
"Mr. Su, then, this matter..."
Xiao Liao uneasily packed up the documents on the table and tucked them under his arm, looking at his boss with a worried expression.
"Sigh... If it were other people, we might as well go talk to them about our old relationship and see if we can fight for it again... But we actually met Jiang Kan, a pervert. What can we do?"
Mr. Su took off the glasses from the bridge of his nose and placed them on the table. He sighed again, then lowered his head and weakly raised his hand in the direction of Xiao Liao to let her go.
