Chapter 505: Keeping a Promise
"Maxim, what song did you just play, it's amazing!" The chubby caretaker, Mary, was right in front of the two barrels, closest to the door of the piano room, and as soon as she saw the three people coming out, she immediately stepped forward and slapped her ass, expressing her excitement.
It's just that her fart slapped on the horse's hooves. Hearing the words of this chubby administrator, the muscles on Maxim's handsome face twitched imperceptibly, and he smiled reluctantly and said, "I'm sorry, ma'am, I disappointed you, I didn't play that piece just now." ”
"Huh?" Hearing Maxim's words, the smile on Marie's face immediately stiffened. She didn't expect that the truth of things would be like this. That incomparably wonderful piece was not played by her idol.
How is this possible? Could it be that guy from China played this tune? How could he play such a tune?
Marie and Maxime's fans were completely dazzled by this fact and didn't know what to say. Just now, almost all of them threw the beans in their hands into the blue bucket, because the song was so good! And they, like Marie, believe that such a wonderful piece must have been written by Maxim. Now I understand that I actually made an oolong, and I wanted to support my idol, but I let my idol fail for no reason!
This seems ironic.
Compared with the loss of these fans, the expressions on the faces of the other contestants are much more exciting. There is schadenfreude. Some were surprised, and some pretended to be 13 with a look of "I already knew". They are not fans of Maxim, on the contrary, in this Liszt Cup. They are all Maxim's competitors, so they are all a little unhappy when they see Maxim's stinky fart before. Now it's like he's failed. Most of these people watched the play.
"Lady Marie, which of these two barrels, which one is from the first piece 'Destiny 80' and which one is the second piece from 'Exodus'" spoke Berezovsky. It's just that he asked this sentence, and it was just a routine. Looking at the looks on the faces of those people, how could Berezovsky not guess what was happening?
Despite her extreme reluctance, Marie pointed to the blue barrel and said, "This is only the second piece." ”
"It turned out to be that tune. It's called Exodus. Listening to Berezovsky's words, many people secretly began to talk about it. This song brought them a lot of shocks, and it was not until this moment that they knew the name.
And "Exodus", a famous pop piano song, also appeared in front of everyone for the first time because of this private piano fight!
Maxim glanced at the blue barrel. Glancing at the red bucket again, the expression on his face was a little bitter, but there was a sense of relief. The result was expected, and it really doesn't matter if you look at it or not. Defeated under such a tune. He really couldn't say anything.
"I lost, you are excellent!" Turning to look at Liu Yufan, Maxim said calmly. Although he is arrogant, he can still know himself clearly when facing opponents who are stronger than himself. This quality is still worthy of recognition and respect. If he weren't like this, he wouldn't be the world-famous prince of piano.
"Thanks for the compliment." Hearing Maxim's words, Liu Yufan smiled and nodded, the expression on his face was light and light. Such a result was naturally expected by him. If none of the classic "Exodus" can win for him, he really has nothing to say.
"Someday, though, I'll surpass you." Looking at Liu Yufan, Maxim regained the confidence he had before! …,
"I believe, but I wonder if we should cash in on our bets now?" Liu Yufan took out the check and shook it at Maxim.
Looking at the check, a wry smile appeared on Maxim's face. The bitter fruit you have planted yourself still has to be swallowed by yourself.
"Oh, Mr. Liu, I wonder if we can discuss it. As you know, Maxim is now signed to DG Records and has almost two years left on his contract, and if he moves to your company now, it won't be a good thing for him personally. We apologize for the disrespect we have given you in the past, and we are willing to give up that piano room for you to practice, and we can also give you some corresponding financial compensation, but please forgive me, Mr. Maxim is really unable to sign with your company now. Seeing that the situation was about to be out of control, although Xi knew that the backlash was very despicable, he had to discuss with Liu Yufan hard at this moment, hoping that this Chinese would agree to let them go. Anyway, when did Hill beg people as lowly as he does now?
Hearing Wang Yujia's translated words, Liu Yufan glanced at the person a little strangely, turned to look at Maxim and asked, "Who is this person?" ”
"He's my economist Hill." Maxim explained to Liu Yufan, and at the same time turned to look at Hill and said: "Forget it, Hill, this is not good, our previous bet was agreed, and now that we have lost, we should bear the consequences." ”
"No, Maxim, you can't do that. Without DG, you're done, and without their packaging and publicity, you're nothing in no time. Promise me, don't fulfill this damn bet, big deal, we can lose more money to that Chinese, you know, they have always been cunning, this damn game, obviously a scam. He must have prepared the tune and deliberately fooled you......" Hill said to Maxim with some anxiety. He knows that he is also a stubborn artist, and he has to do what he decides to the end. But even then, he couldn't control that much, he had to stop it.
"Ciel, I know you're doing it for my good, but I can't keep my word, the previous thing was good, and I will fulfill my bet." Maxim said to Hill, then turned to look at Liu Yufan, shrugged his shoulders with a smile and said, "What should I call you now?" Boss? Chief? ”
Hearing Maxim's words, Liu Yufan suddenly relieved his heart. Although this guy looks arrogant, he is still talkative. To be honest, the gambling between the two of them is actually a private act, and there is no legal binding, and if Maxim really wants to repay the debt, he has no good way. Fortunately, Maxim is still creditworthy.
"Hehe, whatever you want to call it. Maxim, don't worry, although my company is not as famous as DG Records that you signed up to, it is definitely a company with great potential, you are here, you will get better development than DG, you will definitely not regret today's choice. Liu Yufan smiled and comforted Maxim, who looked a little lost.
"I hope so. However, I have to remind you that I have more than a year left on my contract with DG, and if I leave that company now, I will have to pay a liquidated damages. Maxim said to Liu Yufan. Although he knew that the question of someone who could casually come up with five million dollars must be difficult for him, he still wanted to put some obstacles in his way. As an arrogant man, he lost himself because of a game, which is really a shameless thing. It is precisely because of this that he hopes to use some means like this to make the new boss win "not so comfortable." ”…,
"That's no problem, it's on me, and I'll pay it for you. Okay, I guess it's not appropriate for us to continue talking here, and it's not too early now, so why don't we find a place, have a bite to eat, and have a good talk? Liu Yufan said with a smile. As for the liquidated damages, jokes, if he can sign the great god Maxim, he still cares about that liquidated damages?
"Okay, you're the boss, listen to you." Maxim shrugged, with a look of "whatever you can arrange", then glanced at Hill next to him, and continued: "Boss, this is my economist Hill, I know that what he said just now may make you a little unhappy, but Hill is a good economist, you see ......"
"Maxim, you don't need to say it, I won't follow you to that company, I think, you will regret your decision today." Seeing that Maxim was bent on going his own way and was ready to drag himself over, Hill said angrily.
"I'm sorry, Maxim, for what I wanted to tell you. We at Legend Entertainment have a dedicated team of economists to provide a full range of packaging services for artists. As for Hill, I think you've seen that he doesn't seem to like my company very much, and in fact, I have no intention of inviting him. Liu Yufan explained lightly. He really didn't have a good impression of that Hill. Most of these economic people are mercenary, and even if he wants to follow him, he doesn't want to use it yet. A businessman who doesn't know the roots is not a good thing for the company.
Watching Hill leave angrily, Maxim sighed, feeling a little lost. He was now about to enter a new and unknown world, and he had no idea what the future would hold. Fortunately, there is still that $5 million contract, and no matter what, it won't be too bad.
"Alright, Maxim, don't think about it, let's go have a drink, and I think we should have a good talk about your future. By the way, Mr. Berezovsky, I wonder if you have time to sit together? Liu Yufan turned to look at Berezovsky and asked with a smile.
"Gladly." Berezovsky looked at Liu Yufan, smiled and nodded. (To be continued) RQ