Chapter 82: Signing Xu Shan
Compared with other people who set up a studio, most of them will call friends to celebrate and have a lively time. Lu Wenbin set up a studio, but he didn't announce it to the public at all. Even on the website of Dixing Entertainment Company, there is no sign of the studio.
After renting No. 8 Liujia Lane, Lu Wenbin specially found someone to make a wooden plaque. What is somewhat speechless is that this plaque is not a tree at the door, but a plaque standing on the shadow wall of the courtyard.
Unless you walk into the courtyard, no one knows from the outside that Lu Wenbin's studio is actually in this courtyard. Liu Shifei, who accompanied Xiao Yiyi once, also couldn't laugh or cry when she saw this scene.
Curiously, he said, "Senior, why is the signboard of your studio here?" Isn't it supposed to be hung at the door? ”
'What do you do hanging at the door?' My studio, even if I work with others, it should be some acquaintances. Since they are acquaintances, they will not know when they walk in. The hanging door is too conspicuous, and I am afraid of causing trouble. ’
'What's the trouble?' Security is still tight! ’
No matter how tight the security is, it is difficult to prevent the paparazzi from taking pictures. Wouldn't it be the same if you put the signboard inside so that people can see it as soon as they enter the door? Hanging at the door, it is still somewhat too eye-catching. I'm a person who still likes to keep a low profile. ’
Regarding Lu Wenbin's reason, Liu Shifei really couldn't figure it out. But seeing that Lu Wenbin really built the studio, she was also very surprised. After all, Lu Wenbin has not been in half a year since he graduated!
In such a short period of time, it is really surprising to break through the world in the entertainment industry!
Considering that there are more things to do in the studio next, Hu Feipeng, who originally planned to come over when the resignation period came, was also called over by Lu Wenbin in advance. As for Xu Shan's words, he finally called Lu Wenbin on the third day.
When Xu Shan took a taxi and came to the address Lu Wenbin said, he looked at the vigilant eyes of the security guard, and felt a little confused. Looking at the surrounding houses, Xu Shan also felt that the address given to him by Lu Wenbin would not be wrong.
After the call was connected, Xu Shan said very carefully: "Mr. Lu, I have already arrived here in Liujiaxiang, but the security guard here said that he wanted documents." Could it be that the address is wrong? ”
'Ahh I'm sorry you arrived, I forgot to tell the doorman just now. You wait a while, I'll ask Lao Hu to pick you up. ’
Not long after hanging up the phone, I looked at Hu Feipeng, who had had a supper with us before, and trotted to the access room. asked Xu Shan for his ID card, and after applying for an entry and exit certificate, he took Xu Shan into No. 8 Liujia Lane.
Looking at the antique courtyard house in front of him, Xu Shan said with a confused face: "Manager Hu, this is our studio?" ”
From Lu Wenbin, Xu Shan already knew that Hu Feipeng would be the manager of the studio in the future. Although he has not signed a contract yet, Xu Shan has decided that he cannot give up this opportunity.
After all, he missed the opportunity to sign with Lu Wenbin's studio, and he didn't know if there was a chance to become a singer.
'Yes! What do you think? Surprised, right? Hehe, although our studio has just been established, its strength is still very strong! ’
Compared with the previous time he saw Xu Shan, Hu Feipeng felt that Xu Shan was a little uninteresting. Now that he knows that Xu Shan is a singer who is about to be signed by the studio, Hu Feipeng will naturally treat him well. After all, this is the artist of the future studio!
Running a studio, in addition to making money from works and investment, the income share of artists will also become a major source of income for the studio. In Hu Feipeng's view, if the studio wants to develop greatly in the future, it also requires artists to work hard!
Walking into the courtyard, I looked at the plaque hanging on the shadow wall, which read "Wenbin Studio". Seeing this signboard, Xu Shan finally believed that Lu Wenbin actually rented a courtyard house as a studio.
When Xu Shan was in the yard and saw that some workers were organizing to carry tables and chairs, he also stepped forward respectfully and said, "Mr. Lu, I'm here!" I really didn't expect you to rent a courtyard house as a studio. ”
'What a surprise! But don't you think, the place is quiet? I don't like to engage in creation, where it's too noisy. The most important thing is that if you work here, you won't be disturbed by outsiders. Don't you think it's good? ’
Regarding Lu Wenbin's answer, Xu Shan thought in his heart, 'Good is good, but it just seems too extravagant'. Even if Xu Shan has not been in the imperial capital for a long time, he knows that this kind of courtyard house is expensive, let alone renting, it is more difficult to buy it!
Seeing Hu Feipeng coming, Lu Wenbin also said in a timely manner: "Old Hu, you look at it here, I'll talk to Xu Shan." ”
'Okay, go get busy!' ’
Led Xu Shan to the study of the courtyard, looking at the antique tables, chairs and benches placed inside, Xu Shan felt that the price of these tables and chairs should not be cheaper than those high-end sofas.
After beckoning Xu Shan to sit down, Lu Wenbin also smiled and said, "This place has just been rented, and now I have just added some things." The studio will recruit some people in the future, but at present, just me and Lao Hu, I won't think my studio is too shabby, right? ”
'No! Although I don't know much about the entertainment industry, I know more or less that a person like Mr. Lu rents a courtyard house as a studio, and it is estimated that the entire entertainment industry will not be able to find a second one. This rent shouldn't be cheap, right? ’
'Okay! If you add the property fee, the annual rent will be more than one million! ’
Seeing Lu Wenbin talk lightly and say that the rent alone was more than one million, Xu Shan was indeed a little surprised. There are even some doubts, can Lu Wenbin's income be so high when he writes songs and scripts?
As if seeing Xu Shan's surprise, Lu Wenbin smiled again and said, "Don't worry, since I dare to rent this yard, naturally I won't be bad for this rent." In addition to writing songs and scripts, I also write online novels, and my income is still good. ”
'Ahh Mr. Lu is still an online writer? ’
'Hmmm! Now that you've decided to join the studio, I'll tell you a little bit about me. If you've ever read online novels, you've probably heard of the vast literature network, right? ’
'Heard! Usually it's fine, and I also like to read novels for fun. There is a book written by an author on the vast network that I love to read, and that book is about tomb robbing. What is that writer also called a thief, Mr. Lu should know, right? ’
Knowing that Lu Wenbin is still an online writer, Xu Shan also said the books he was chasing in a timely manner. As a result, to his surprise, Lu Wenbin said with a smile: "My pen name on Haohan.com is called Big Thief, and the two books you read are written by me!" ”
'What? Are you a thief? This, this is incredible! ’
'Yes! I was also surprised, I didn't expect you to be my book lover! Now you should believe that I should be able to sustain this studio, right? Although I am also self-made, I still have no problem with the funding.
For the TV series that is currently being filmed, I also invested more than two million. In the future, if there are no surprises in the film and television dramas produced by the studio, I will participate in them as an investor. As for the earnings, I don't think it's too bad.
If you sign to a studio, I can't guarantee that you'll be able to release an album within a year. But I'll do everything I can to make you famous and make you a new rock singer in the music industry.
The record market is sluggish right now, and I'm sure you've heard of it. Therefore, in the short term, my positioning for you is to make your name known on the Internet. Finally, find a way to get you to participate in more rock music festivals.
In addition, I will use my connections and influence to download the songs you sang through Huayin.com. I believe that the results of the download should not be too wrong, and the income will not be too low.
Here's a signing contract that I drafted, you can take a look at it. If there are any questions, you can also talk about them. As the first artist to sign a contract with the studio, I won't treat you too badly in terms of terms of treatment. ’
Lu Wenbin handed the prepared signing contract directly to Xu Shan. After listening to Lu Wenbin's story, Xu Shan also felt that Lu Wenbin spoke very straightforwardly, and he would not write any empty checks.
I saw that the commercial share between the artists and the studio above is five to five, and the record share is seven to three, in addition to a guaranteed salary of 5,000 a month, and a meal subsidy of 2,000 yuan for housing.
From this contract, Xu Shan can also see Lu Wenbin's sincerity. Although the contract was signed for five years, Lu Wenbin did not have too many restrictions on the conditions for breach of contract and liquidated damages. As long as the conditions for termination are met, he can cancel the contract at any time.
Seeing this contract at that time, Hu Feipeng felt that it was too generous, but Lu Wenbin also said directly: "If the signed artist wants to leave, even if you set a high liquidated damages, you can't leave a heart that wants to leave."
What's more, if I can pick him up, I can pick up a second rocker. These days, it's easy to find singers who can sing rock 'n' roll, but there aren't many truly classic rock songs. And I am still full of confidence in my work! ”
With Lu Wenbin's self-confidence, he only wrote one million in liquidated damages. This amount of liquidated damages is relatively rare in many entertainment companies. Some entertainment companies have at least 5 million liquidated damages for artists who have just signed a contract!