At this time, Li Qian nodded slightly, and Xie Mingyuan smiled.

  Then, Xie Mingyuan, who had been extremely aggressive since the beginning of their meeting, turned his head to look at Liao Liao, with a sincere expression on his face. He said: "Liao Liao, you come to Sony, everything else is fine, what price do you want, just mention it, we can discuss it. And apart from that, I can also guarantee..."

  He smiled confidently and said, "This guarantee is something that no other record company in the country can offer you except Sony! That is, as long as you sign with Sony, I can help you secure at least ten theme songs for TV dramas and movies every year for the next five years!"

  With a flash, Liao Liao's eyes suddenly lit up.

  In the past decade, the domestic film and television drama market has been very large and growing larger, so it's natural that theme songs and insert songs have a great influence on the market, which will only continue to grow. However, the production of film and television dramas is a separate channel, and currently, among domestic record companies, there are only about ten or so that can be associated with film and television drama production, and can receive commissions for music composition and theme song creation.

  And Sony, as the largest and most famous record company in China, is said to have taken at least 45% of the business.

  As for second-rate record companies like Chang Sheng Records, they basically can't get any work done.

  So, although after getting the songbook, Liao Liao subconsciously felt that works like "Bitter Years" and "The Woman Who Fears Darkness", as well as obviously praiseworthy works like "What a Big Tree", would be extremely suitable for selling to the film and television industry, but unfortunately, Changsheng Records' market position and connections only allowed these songs to be recorded on an album, with no possibility of earning money from the film and television side.

  To know, selling songs to TV dramas can earn more than just a simple copyright authorization income. In many cases, a popular TV drama can make a song popular, and a song can also greatly boost an entire album. So, for singers, this is absolutely a good channel that can both earn money and promote themselves.

  It's precisely because she has the strong backing of Sony Music that Feng Fei Fei, despite keeping a low profile over the years, releasing albums and various compilations, as well as soundtracks for films and TV dramas, has managed to maintain her position as one of the four top female singers in China, with a stability that is unmatched.

  Among the Four Heavenly Kings, Anita Mui relied on her strength to win the title, but she didn't release albums frequently, and was even considered lazy. It's said that in an interview, she herself mentioned that compared to making music, she preferred to take care of her family, and only made music to earn a living comfortably. On the other hand, Anita Yuen has always been the most hardworking one, with titles such as "Queen of Sweet Songs" and "Best-selling Queen". However, despite her high profile in the market, if compared to earning money, every year she would take on over ten or twenty theme songs and soundtracks for films and TV dramas, which is not much less than Anita Mui's earnings.

  Many times, channels are so powerful that they are almost impossible to solve!

  But for the vast majority of domestic record companies, despite having certain song production capabilities and soundtrack capabilities for film and television dramas, just the channels and connections alone have them stuck, unable to do anything but watch as large sums of money flow into the accounts of major record companies like Sony and Warner.

  Even if you take the initiative to find the film and television production company, and proactively offer a lower price. But no matter whether it's due to quality considerations or because of years of cooperation with old relationships, everyone mutually understands each other's needs, and the other party doesn't even give you an opportunity to try - the film and television production company can be considered a pure buyer's market to some extent, if they don't bother with you, you're completely helpless!

  It can be said that when Sony Records gave her a strong push, it was already destined that one of the Four Heavenly Kings would have Feng Fei Fei's seat!

  As for Zhou Xun, okay, anyway her status as the queen of the entertainment industry has always been controversial, and she herself has already retired from the spotlight. By now, Liu Tao has to a large extent started to replace and even surpass her status in the entertainment circle.

  If at this time, there is still support from Sony's audio-visual channels - it can be said without a doubt that in just a few years, Liu Liao will become the number one female singer in China!

  So, upon hearing this heavy condition, Liao Liao, who had already made up his mind not to go to Sony before he came, couldn't help but feel a little moved for a moment.

  Yes, it is clear from the context that Xie Mingyuan's meaning was already very clear.

  Feng Fei is on a downward slope, although Sony will definitely continue to support her, the degree of support will gradually decrease as her market position declines. So, once Liao Liao passes by, there's no doubt that the strength taken away from Feng Fei will naturally shift to Liao Liao.

  This condition, let alone Liao Liao, even if Liu Mingliang came, I'm afraid they would all be moved.

  But at this time, Liao Liao lowered his head for a moment, took a deep breath, raised his head, and still smiled and shook his head, saying: "Chairman Shuai's conditions are really tempting, but... I have an album contract with Changsheng that will end after the release of this album, but my management contract still has half a year left. Let me think carefully about it, okay?"

  Xie Ming nodded his head in agreement. This answer was quite reasonable and expected. Even if someone else had been asked, no matter how enthusiastic they were, it would have been impossible for them to agree immediately.

  He stared at Liao Liao with his eyes, took a deep look, and although there was a smile on his face, he had an inexplicable feeling in his heart that "things seemed to be somewhat out of control".

  Of course, at this time, what should be given has been given, and he is confident that the conditions he has put forward are absolutely competitive among all competitors, so it's natural to stop there and can't continue to persuade anything.

  Singers switching teams isn't like buying groceries on the street. The effort of grinding is necessary, but many times, especially for singers at the level of Liao Liao and Zhou Mei, the conditions and treatment are laid out, details can be discussed, but the overall framework is directly locked in, it's either a success or not, no need to repeat, just exposing oneself will only lead to ridicule and become a laughing stock within the circle.

  Moreover, he had dug He Runqing over before. Currently, Zhou Fen's comeback and signing are also proceeding steadily. He is confident that as long as Liao Liao wants to continue on the path of strong theme songs for TV dramas, she will absolutely not be able to escape his grasp.

  In fact, before coming, he had already been 70% to 80% sure that Liao Liao would join him. So after meeting, they didn't chat for long. He directly got to the point and, using Feng Fei Fei as a topic, immediately turned to the matter of poaching Liao Liao. Because for him, more important things were yet to come.

  That is Li Qian.

  Singers, especially good singers, are indeed scarce resources, but singers can be cultivated. Although it's not easy to find someone with a natural talent like Liu Liang, having the best vocal conditions doesn't necessarily mean being the most popular. Wu Mochou is a vivid example of this.

  As long as there are good songs, Sony can push out a bunch of singers with excellent singing skills at any time. As long as there are good songs, they can all become popular! Maybe they can't replace Liao's existence, but Wu Xing Yu Su is even more popular than Liao, isn't it?

  After all, isn't it the song that makes the singer?

  But good songs, especially those that are both catchy and can make the singer famous, aren't something that just anyone can easily come up with.

  So, what's more attractive and valuable than a singer is the songwriter!

  And Li Qian is the creator that Xie Mingyan thinks will be the most creative and valuable in China over the next decade.

  So, after talking to Liao Liao, taking advantage of the momentum from throwing out such a heavy condition earlier. Xie Mingyuan turned his head to look at Li Qian, smiled and said: "The feeling of being kicked out, being abandoned by others, isn't it unbearable?"

  Liao Liao's face changed color upon hearing this.

  The press conference for Wu Suo's new album was held, and everyone in the circle knew that after helping to make the group popular, Li Qian was quickly kicked out - no matter who looked at it, this was obviously the biggest fall Li Qian had taken since his debut until now, all within a short span of just one year!

  In fact, from selling a song to Liao Liao for 80,000 yuan and making her popular, to selling "Half a Jar of Silk" to He Runqing for 400,000 yuan, an absolute high price, helping her complete the market test and stop the declining trend. Then, with the help of the big contract that made Wu Su popular, Li Qian's lyrics and music creation, as well as supervision, used only eight songs to get a return of tens of millions, with an average income of over one million per song. It can be said that although Li Qian has been in this circle for less than a year, he is rising step by step, higher and higher, reaching the height that only a few people in the current circle can reach.

  And now he has finally taken a great fall.

  Even if it's as close as Liao Liao, in recent days, he has also been very evasive about this topic, and is not willing to mention Li Qian easily. Even when mentioning it, it's often accompanied by a few sarcastic remarks about Hua Ge's singing and Wu Xing Wu Su, which means helping Li Qian vent his anger and ease his mind.

  But now, Xie Mingyuan directly pierced Li Qian's heart with one sentence!

  It is said that one should not hit a person in the face, nor expose their shortcomings... At this time, Liao Liao subconsciously turned his head to look at Li Qian.

  But at this time, unexpectedly to Liao and Xie Mingyuan, Li Qian heard the words and just smiled lightly, saying: "What General Xie means is that I should find a big tree to lean on, so that I won't be bullied by others and have no strength to fight back... right?"

  Although Li Qian guessed it directly, Xie Mingyuan burst out laughing and said: "Come to Sony, except for this position I can't give you, other positions are just a matter of your words! If you want to open a studio, I can also help you open a studio. You choose who to give an album to, except for production, I won't let you worry about anything else. I guarantee to do my best and give you 100% power in production, whatever you say is how it will be done!"

  He paused for a moment and said in a low voice: "I still say that, the heroes of the world are only you and Cao! You and I join forces, and no one can match us!"

  Li Qian couldn't help but burst out laughing at the words.

  The phrase "invincible in the world" may not be overused yet, but for Li Qian, hearing it from Xie Mingyuan's mouth is simply worthy of ridicule a hundred times over.

  But what Xie Mingyuan can offer is a condition of 100% creative freedom, where he can produce for whoever he wants, and after the production is complete, he will also give his full support in promotion and distribution... To be honest, this condition is not only tempting for Li Qian who has just debuted for less than a year, just started to gain attention, and just achieved some small success, but even for the most experienced and powerful producers in the industry, it's enough to make them tempted.

  But at this time, Li Qian smiled and said with a playful tone: "However, as you said, Mr. Xie, I think now is probably the time when I'm worth the least! Just been stepped on by someone, and then hurry to take refuge under Sony's door... Ask Sony to help me get revenge? Hehe, Mr. Xie, do you think that kind of me is still me?"

  Xie Mingyuan was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing.

  He immediately ignored the disgusted glances from the other tables in the teahouse, and after stopping his laughter, he looked at Li Qian with a surprised expression, shaking his head in confusion, saying: "Qian Shao, do you want to take revenge yourself? You're facing Huage, one of the three major record companies in the country! Even if you came to Sony and we joined forces, I wouldn't dare promise that we could make Huage suffer a big loss for your sake... Do you want to take matters into your own hands?"

  Li Qian's fingers tapped gently on the table, after a while, he smiled and said calmly: "Try it out first, if it really doesn't work, I'll go find CEO Xie, ask you to help me take revenge, okay?"

  Li Qian's words were understated, but at this time, Xie Mingyuan was solemn.

  At the same time, his face was incredulous.

  It's like an ant trying to shake a big tree, what a ridiculous idea! These two words perfectly describe Li Qian at this moment, it couldn't be more fitting!

  Even if you are a genius, wanting to use your own strength to resist or even cut off a piece from the music giant like Huage, is it possible?

  After a moment, Xie Mingyuan relaxed his tightly furrowed brow, nodded slowly and solemnly, "Very well, I await your good news, Jian Shao!"

  But at this time, in his heart, he couldn't help but sigh: He thought the fire was already enough, but unexpectedly, this young man turned out to be even more arrogant and more imaginative than he had imagined!

  However, since this young man is so arrogant, perhaps I should reevaluate my opinion of him and how I treat him - someone who can be struck by anger and even become overconfident because of it, no matter how talented he is, will have limited energy to exert in Sony's vast record industry system.

  At least, a person who underestimates himself is no longer considered an intelligent person.

  ***

  The second update is complete!

  Two updates, 8,000 words!

  On this Mid-Autumn Festival, I wasn't paying attention and my monthly ticket dropped to 33 again. Anyway, it's almost the end of the month, so brothers who still have tickets in hand, let's not hoard them anymore? If we don't use them up, they'll go to waste!