Chapter 36: Three Scenarios
At noon, Meng Yufei and Wei Xiangyun said that they would not go to the cafeteria to eat, and as soon as they left the school, they saw a very young man with glasses standing on the side of the door, and there were no other men next to them, so they walked over and asked, "Hello, is it Li Zhen?" ”
"I am, you're Meng Yufei, right?" The man smiled at Meng Yufei and handed over a business card.
Meng Yufei took the business card and looked at the music production of Central China Records.
"Well, let's find a place first, I have to go back to school in an hour, have you eaten?" Meng Yufei always thought that Li Zhen should be middle-aged, but she didn't expect the other party to be so young.
Li Zhen turned around and said to Meng Yufei with a smile: "Don't you, it sounds awkward, I haven't eaten yet, you are familiar with the neighborhood, find a place for us to eat and chat!" ”
Meng Yufei was also happy, it seems that this Li Zhen is quite straightforward.
took Li Zhen to the 'ordinary house' where he often went to Du Yuexin and Yang Zheng during the exam, and said to Li Zhen: "The food here is not bad, I will order you a signature dish of this restaurant for you to taste." ”
"Okay!" Li Zhen followed Meng Yufei into the hotel.
"I didn't expect Li to be a music producer at such a young age, and I will have more advice in the future!" Regardless of whether they can cooperate or not, such a young talent makes Meng Yufei quite admired.
"I'm not young, I'm just a baby face and not old, I'm in the year of standing this year, and the children are 3 years old, hehe!" After listening to Meng Yufei's words, Li Zhen pointed to his face and explained to Meng Yufei.
"I'm only 30 years old, so it's a good time to start a business! Oh, by the way, you said you want to study the contract? Meng Yufei asked what Li Zhen said on the phone last night.
Li Zhen paused and said: "That's the case, our company has discussed the way you want to cooperate, and now we are proposing two plans."
What about the first? That is, the company signs a 5-year contract with you, not only do you have a considerable signing fee, but the company will also do its best to cultivate and build you, so that you can become famous quickly, have more opportunities for performances and endorsements, and get profit sharing.
The second one? You can sing it yourself, and the company will pay you 10,000 yuan to buy out the copyright of your song. ”
Meng Yufei thought about it for a while, and neither of the two plans was what she wanted.
glanced at Li Zhen and said, "You should make a phone call as a result of such a discussion, so you don't have to run in vain, I think we may not be able to cooperate!" ”
"Alright! There is a third option, I think you should be satisfied, the company signs a contract with you, and the song is released according to the sales profit! However, the fees can only be settled after the song is released. ”
Li Zhen looked at Meng Yufei and smiled, if Meng Yufei agreed to the previous plan, this last plan would not appear, this is the company's request to Li Zhen.
"I want to know what the third option is!" Meng Yufei rolled her eyes in her heart, wouldn't she have said the third option?
"I know you won't choose the first two, hehe!"
Li Zhen smiled and said: "20%, I won't hide it from you, the singer's share signed by our company is between 10% and 25% of the record sales, because you are a newcomer, it is more risky for the company to sign 20% with you, if the sales are good, the company will consider giving you another 25% share!" ”
Li Zhen directly gave Meng Yufei a thorough explanation, originally the company meant to try to sign Meng Yufei 15%, but it really can't be 20%.
"Is it a share after deducting the production costs?" Meng Yufei felt that it was necessary to ask clearly, there were too many facts about the future singers and companies going to court because of their interests.
Li Zhen glanced at Meng Yufei in surprise: "Well, the company deducts 20% of the production and publicity expenses, and the general company deducts 25%, and Huazhong is relatively small." ”
"I think 30% of the way is acceptable to me, why don't you discuss it with the company again?" Meng Yufei felt that Li Zhenren was not bad, so she didn't beat around the bush with him, and directly told him what she meant.
But Meng Yufei is still a little embarrassed, after all, it took a day of train to get to Z City, which can be said to be quite sincere.
"Little girl, what I just told you is already the bottom line given to me by the company, if it is 25%, I can still talk to the company, but if it is 30%, it is estimated that it is difficult for the company to agree, because there is no such precedent, and signing a company like you is already an exception."
Li Zhen felt that this little girl was not simple, and she seemed to know about the record industry, but she didn't know how much she knew.
"That's it, Brother Li, I don't embarrass you, you tell the company what I mean, if it doesn't work, forget it, your company doesn't need to pay the songwriter after all, I don't think 30% is much, it's a big deal, I'll try another company, it's really not okay, when I have money in the future, please be a producer, I made the hair film myself, and then you have to come to help me!"
Meng Yufei really wants to make it herself, anyway, she has confidence in this song, she can produce less in the early stage, and then make a lot of money after making money, but in terms of publicity, it may not be as powerful as a big company, so she can only take her time.
Li Zhen smiled a little wryly, is this really a 16-year-old child? It's like an old fox in negotiations!
When he came, the company gave him a death order, he must sign Meng Yufei, she can write and sing, and the company is very optimistic about her potential. Even if you can't sign her, it's good for both sides to cooperate.
Li Zhen was originally full of confidence, but now I don't know how many teenagers want to become famous and become big stars, but Li Zhen is more worried that Meng Yufei's parents will not agree.
Who would have thought that before seeing Meng Yufei's parents, Meng Yufei directly vetoed it.
"If you think about it, maybe your parents will agree? I am also very optimistic about you, and besides, Huazhong Company is a company from Taiwan, which is very powerful, and has very good publicity channels in the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and will definitely not bury you. ”
Li Zhen persuaded Meng Yufei with some reluctance.
"Brother Li, my family is very democratic, my parents are very open-minded, I can make my own decisions, they will not force me to do anything. I also know that Huazhong Records is strong, so the company I first delivered to was you! Besides, I'm very optimistic about the market prospects of this song! ”
At this time, the dish also came up, Meng Yufei smiled playfully: "Eat it, taste this special dish, it tastes very good, in order to express my apologies, I will invite this meal!" ”
Li Zhen looked at the girl in front of him, although he was wearing glasses, and the whole person looked very ordinary, but in the face of him, a stranger, he was not nervous at all, and his tone was full of confidence.
Shaking his head helplessly: "Are you really only 16 years old?" Not at all. ”
Meng Yu smiled slyly: "If it is fake, the ID card will be taken out in October, and I know the number, so I will show you then." ”
In her previous life, Meng Yufei's ID card was taken during the summer vacation at the age of 16, and it was not taken out until a year later.
"Hehe, I'll call the company later, whether I agree or not, I'll talk to you, what time is the right time to call you at night!" Li Zhen didn't know what time Meng Yufei would be in the dormitory, and he called several times last time before answering, so he asked.
"I'll wait for your call at 6:10 p.m., and I'll start evening self-study at 6:30."
"By the way, I'll talk to the doorman while I'm waiting for you, I heard that this school is very difficult to get into, congratulations, although this blessing is a little late!" Thinking of what the doorman said, Li Zhen said to Meng Yufei with a smile.
"Thank you, I accept your blessing." Meng Yufei pursed her lips and smiled.
After the two of them finished eating, Meng Yufei's meal time was almost over, so she had to hurry back to the dormitory for a nap, otherwise she would be late if she entered the school gate during the lunch break after 1 o'clock.
When Meng Yufei was about to pay the bill, she was stopped by Li Zhen.
"You're still a student, I'll invite you this time!"
"It's okay, it's a guest from afar, I should invite it!" Meng Yufei really wanted to invite Li Zhen to dinner, after all, the visitor was a guest.
"If our cooperation is successful, when you make money, if you don't say it, I'll let you have a treat, forget it now." Li Zhen insisted.
In the end, Meng Yufei didn't resist Li Zhen, but Li Zhen paid the bill.
Out of the hotel, the hotel that Li Zhen booked when he came was in the city, Meng Yufei saw that there was still some time, so he sent Li Zhen to the bus stop next to the school, and a car happened to come, Li Zhen and Meng Yufei waved their hands and got in the car and went back to the hotel.
Meng Yufei also walked back to school when she saw the bus driving away.