Chapter 228: ** Section (I)
Soon after Han Jin recommended Zhong Zhentao to sing the theme song, he received a call from Chen Baixiang, thanking him for recommending Zhong Zhentao to sing these two songs, and also thanked him on behalf of Zhong Zhentao. [x.
Han Jin's works are now very popular in the Hong Kong music scene, and many singers can't get a song. Now Zhong Zhentao can get two songs in one go, which can be said to be a great blessing. For him who is now desperate to return to the stage, it is undoubtedly the best good news.
With this song, Zhong Zhentao's heart knot for Han Jin naturally came to naught, not only that, but also thanked him for being able to put aside his suspicions and lend a hand at this time. Such a high wind and bright festival is naturally worthy of respect.
However, two days later, Wang Jing sent a message back to Han Jin, and the senior management of the Shaw Brothers did not approve of Zhong Zhentao singing the theme song. The reason is that he is worried that his image will affect the box office of the movie.
Han Jin was not surprised when he received his reply, and he was still expecting it. Shaw Brothers has been in turmoil for the past few years, and it is true that there is no capital to take any more risks.
"Ah Jin, it seems that you still have to sing these two songs." Wang Jing finally said.
Han Jin smiled, this was originally what he had expected, and these two songs were bound to be sung by him.
"Brother Jing, since this is the case, then I have to bite the bullet." Han Jin agreed with a smile.
Wang Jing was naturally very happy to see that he agreed, "Then there is Lao Ajin, don't worry, I have told the company." Once the box office is a big hit, you will definitely be sealed with a big red envelope. ”
Han Jin couldn't help but smile when he heard this.
Although the song failed, Chen Baixiang and Zhong Zhentao were still grateful to Han Jin. also sincerely invited him to eat and play ball together, but Han Jin politely refused them one by one.
The reason why Han Jin deliberately wants to "reconcile" with Zhong Zhentao is because he knows that Chen Baixiang, Zhong Zhentao, Tan Zhenlin, Chen You, Zhang Jianting and others have a close relationship, similar to the four families in "Dream of Red Mansions", they occupy a pivotal position in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, and they are no worse than the seven Xiaofu brothers, the three Xu brothers, Liu Jiaban, Yuan Jiaban and other relatives and friends of the Hong Jingbao brothers.
Zhang Guorong called for wind and rain in the Hong Kong music scene back then, but Tan Zhang has always been at a disadvantage when he competed for hegemony, and he was criticized by public opinion, and insiders were also all kinds of cynicism and hurting people. Among them, it has a lot to do with the group of relatives and friends behind Tan Yilin.
Chen Baixiang, one of Tan Yanlin's old friends, once publicly said on the show that he "owes Zhang Guorong a word of apology". Because in the 80s, he really said a lot of bad things about Zhang Guorong. With the power of Chen Baixiang and others in the entertainment industry at that time, it will naturally make Zhang Guorong suffer and be powerless to fight back.
Although Han Jin had already brought Chen Baixiang over before, he was still jealous of Tan Yilin and others, so it was naturally best to resolve this knot.
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It took two days to record the song. It's Valentine's Day on February 14.
Han Jin doesn't need to be urged by Zhao Yazhi, Sister Mei, Zeng Huaqian, Zhong Chuhong and others. Two days in advance, nine hundred and ninety-nine roses had been ordered for each of them. It will be delivered to your door early in the morning.
The card will say that he has a performance that day, and he can't accompany her all day, and he feels very sorry. But I will definitely find time to come back and spend this wonderful holiday with her.
In fact, Han Jin didn't have any performance at all that day, he had already asked the company for leave, and he would not participate in any activities on Valentine's Day on February 14, even if he took it before, he would all push it off.
In the 80s, the relationship between singers and record companies was more like partners, and if they cooperated, they would come and go, and no singer had to unconditionally listen to the rules of the record company. Of course, this is also the treatment that only big-name stars can enjoy, and if newcomers and second- and third-tier singers want to get on the top, they will still try their best to meet the company's requirements, actively express themselves, and strive for opportunities.
Because big-name stars have appeal, a record can easily sell hundreds of thousands of copies, which can make the record company make a lot of money. Otherwise, it will not be a good relationship, and as soon as the contract expires another day, people will jump ship and leave, and it will be too late for the record company to cry.
When Han Jin was a newcomer before, in order to win the company's favor, he naturally actively expressed his feelings, worked hard, and never complained. Sure enough, Chen Shujiao, Su Xiaoliang and others were coaxed very happy, and they also praised him many times, spending a lot of manpower and material resources.
But now that he is one of the biggest singers in Hong Kong, naturally he doesn't have to work so hard, and he has to put out the shelf, otherwise he will be regarded as a "stupid bird".
Like the contract he signed with the record company before, each record is charged two yuan and five jiao, which is not low for newcomers. But now that his identity has changed, it would be too much of a loss at this price again.
After renegotiation, although the price of the commission has not changed, it is agreed that after the record sales are sold, Han Jin can get a part of the dividends, which can be regarded as making up for some of his losses.
The reason why the commission price has not been adjusted is because this is the rule of the record industry. During the validity of the contract, the record company will not sign a new commission contract with the artist, because this will encourage some bad habits and affect the record company's revenue. But in order to balance the loss of the singer, you can sign additional terms to let the singer get additional dividends.
Of course, the singer's dividends are divided according to the sales of records, how many dividends are for gold records, how much are dividends for platinum records, how much are two platinums, and how much are three platinums...... In short, the more records are sold, the more dividends the singer will receive.
In this way, the interests of the record company are guaranteed, and the singer does not have much complaint. Of course, when a new contract is negotiated after the contract ends, the royalty draw can be renegotiated.
In addition to the record royalty commission, vacations are also one of the preferential treatments enjoyed by big-name singers. Big-name singers like Han Jin naturally don't have to work hard like newcomers. As long as they release two or three records a year, hold more than a dozen concerts, make two or three movies, and make a few advertising endorsements, they can make a lot of money.
For example, a big-name singer earns millions from a concert, which is something that a rookie singer can't earn in a year. As for advertising endorsements and movie salaries, not to mention, the gap is even more ridiculous.
It is because the income is so high. Therefore, big-name singers do not have much financial pressure, and they also know that their bodies are their greatest wealth, and the longer they live, the more money they will earn, so they will not work as hard as newcomers. If you have time, you can take a vacation to enjoy life and maintain your body in good health.
In fact, not only big-name singers will take care of themselves like this, as long as they are famous stars, they will also pay attention to taking care of their bodies after becoming famous, and they will no longer work as hard as they did when they were young.
TVB has had a shortage of actors in recent years, and wants to recall some veterans to return to the nest, but the first thing everyone talks about. Just don't rush to shoot. Allow plenty of time to rest each day. I will never work as hard as I did when I was a newcomer, and I will get sick from exhaustion without rest for days and nights.
Han Jin relied on his strong body before, filming, and singing. The video is rotated continuously. I thought I could carry it. But the last time I had a bad cold, I almost killed myself. It also made him start to become cautious.
Huaxing Records also didn't want to lose Han Jin, a genius, so it also greatly reduced his work intensity, so that he could be healthy and healthy.
This time, February 14th is Valentine's Day. Han Jin was ready to rest. As soon as she talked to the record company, Chen Shuyu also immediately agreed.
Han Jin saw that she was happy and he was also happy, and immediately agreed to help her take on a few more commercial performances in the next few days to make up for the loss. In this way, hello, I am good, everyone is happy.
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On the evening of February 13th, Han Jin stayed at Sister Mei's house, and as soon as 0:00 passed, the two began to celebrate their birthdays, blowing out candles, singing birthday songs, and eating chocolate cake together to celebrate Valentine's Day.
In the end, they even smeared the chocolate cake on each other's bodies and licked it, so that the two of them enjoyed it until the early hours of the morning before hugging each other and falling asleep.
In the morning, Han Jin took out of Sister Mei's house under the pretext of having a performance, and then asked Zhong Chuhong to go shopping. Zhong Chuhong had already received Han Jin's nine hundred and ninety-nine red roses when he got up early, and he couldn't help but be moved, and he came out immediately after receiving his call.
In order to avoid being seen, the two went to Sai Kung Country Park in the New Territories for a picnic together.
When he got there, after Han Jin took out the birthday cake, Zhong Chuhong knew that today was his birthday, and he couldn't help but blame himself, blaming himself for not preparing a birthday gift for Han Jin.
"Sister Hong, don't blame yourself, don't blame the so-called ignorant ones." Han Jin smiled and waved his hand, "You are already my best birthday present." As he spoke, he hugged Zhong Chuhong in his arms.
This is a deep mountain and dense forest, and tourists are rarely there, so Han Jin's courage is naturally much greater.
If it was usual, Zhong Chuhong would definitely be disgusted, but now that she is in a "no man's land", only she and Han Jin are in this small world, which also makes Zhong Chuhong much bolder.
In addition, Valentine's Day is a romantic holiday, and the smell of love in the air has already stimulated a group of men and women in love. So not only did she not shyly push Han Jin away, but she also stretched out her hands and hugged him.
"Ah Jin, since it's your birthday, why don't you tell me in advance. In that case, I'll be able to prepare a birthday present for you. Zhong Chuhong asked suspiciously.
"Because I don't want to remind Sister Hong of the age gap between you and me, I'm worried that Sister Hong will have some scruples." Han Jin said with a smile.
"Fool, if I had any scruples, I wouldn't have promised you a long time ago." Zhong Chuhong said with a smile.
"Sister Hong, you are so good to me." Han Jin smiled, hugged Zhong Chuhong and kissed her affectionately, while at the same time, a hand reached out and quietly untied her belt.
"Ah Jin, no...... Don't be here, it's too embarrassing. Zhong Chuhong was taken aback, and hurriedly grabbed Han Jin's strange hand.
"Sister Hong, our ancestor is the curtain of heaven and earth, and don't you think it's more flavorful to do it in this beautiful place?" Han Jin asked with a smile.
"No, no, it's embarrassing." Although he used all kinds of rhetoric, Zhong Chuhong still bit his mouth and did not let go.
After trying a few times, seeing that Zhong Chuhong resisted so much, Han Jin had no choice but to give up.
Zhong Chuhong saw that his face was not very good-looking, and couldn't help but say cautiously, "Ah Jin, it's not that I don't want to give it to you, but I also have to be mentally prepared in advance." ”
Han Jin nodded and said, "I know, Sister Hong, it's me who is wrong, I shouldn't force you to do this kind of thing." Come, let's eat cake first. ”
"Well, then you won't be mad at me, will you?" Zhong Chuhong asked cautiously again.
"Of course not." Han Jin waved his hand.
After eating the birthday cake with Zhong Chuhong, she looked at the scenery on the mountain again, and waited until the afternoon before Han Jin sent her back to the city. then excused himself to have a performance, and separated from Zhong Chuhong, and then called Zeng Huaqian out.
Zeng Huaqian had been waiting for Han Jin's call at home since early in the morning, and now after receiving his message, he rushed out immediately.
Han Jin didn't take her to the country park this time, but went to the ocean park to play.
Since its opening in '77, Ocean Park Hong Kong has been one of the most popular entertainment venues, and it is crowded with tourists during holidays.
Han Jin is still here for the first time to play, although Maggie has been here a few times before, but they have all come with family and friends, and it is the first time to come with her boyfriend, so both of them can't help but be a little excited.
Roller coaster, cable car, Ferris wheel, aquarium, pirate ship, water park...... I played it one by one, and I was so happy. (To be continued!)
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