Chapter 35: Good Brother
Please join the record label?!
Fang Yan's heart shook slightly, and he instantly understood Chen Jiantian's intentions.
This is the second time Fang Yan has received an invitation, the first time, Chen Jiantian and him just met, and they wanted to sign him as a singer.
However, because of Fang Yan's resolute refusal, the two eventually became a cooperative relationship and have been living in harmony until now.
No matter how good the relationship is, once interests are involved, it will gradually turn sour.
Because of the album "Blue Lotus", Fang Yan showed his strong commercial value, which made Chen Jiantian greedy.
As a music producer, since Fang Yan can make Xu Wei popular, he also has the ability to make others popular.
With such a "best support" talent, who doesn't want to be recruited?
"Mr. Fang, please accept this card."
Chen Jiantian smiled and took out a bank card from his jacket pocket, put it on the table and pushed it to Fang Yan.
"According to the previous gambling agreement, this is your bonus in April, a total of 1 million."
"1 million?!" Fang Yan blinked in confusion: "Mr. Chen, are you mistaken, the bonus should be 450,000!" ”
"Hahaha, Mr. Fang, don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to miscalculate money."
Chen Jiantian shook the wine glass in his hand and said generously: "The "Blue Lotus" album can be a big hit, the biggest contributor is you, I thought about it carefully, and felt that the bonus of 450,000 yuan was too little, so I added more. ”
"Mr. Fang, don't have any worries, we are all friends, you can just accept this money."
Looking at the bank card in front of him, Fang Yan seemed to have seen a hot potato, and it was not necessary to take it.
Chen Jiantian, an old fox, said in the last sentence that he invited me to join the company, and in the next sentence, he gave me more bonuses, which is obviously not a bribe.
Compared with 1 million and 450,000, the amount has more than doubled, which is really very generous.
It can be seen that Chen Jiantian has made up his mind this time, and it can be said that he is determined to win.
"Mr. Chen, you're stressing me out a lot like this."
Fang Yan shook his head helplessly and pushed the bank card back in front of him.
"Thank you for your kindness, I'm sorry I can't join your company."
"Mr. Fang, think about it carefully."
After being rejected, Chen Jiantian's face changed slightly, and he began to try his best to persuade him.
"With all due respect, Mr. Fang, your talent in music is unique, as long as you agree to join my company, then the conditions are yours."
Fang Yan still shook his head and said, "Mr. Chen, I'm sorry, I'm used to being free and lazy, and I don't want to join the company and be constrained by others."
Hearing this, Chen Jiantian gritted his teeth and said ruthlessly: "Mr. Fang, I can make you the music director of the company, and I can also give you dividends, what do you think?"
"Boom-"
Fang Yan couldn't help but swallow his saliva, shocked by Chen Jiantian's determination.
Good guys, it's a director position, and it's a dividend to the company, which is really a big deal.
Is it worth it?
Chen Jiantian also asked himself silently in his heart, and then came up with the answer - it is worth it.
He has a very clear understanding of the current situation of the Red Star Music Production Company.
A month ago, the company was like an old man dying of death, and he could burp at any time.
The release of the "Blue Lotus" album has given the company a life-saving shot so that it can get out of danger for the time being.
At this time, whether the situation is back to shine, or from decline to prosperity, everything depends on the next operation.
As mentioned before, Fang Yan is the biggest factor in the success of the album, and if he loses his support, the company is likely to go back into the slump.
At present, some music companies have noticed Fang Yan, and they are all very interested in this musical genius producer and want to dig into the wall.
Fortunately, Fang Yan used a stage name, and others couldn't find out his true identity at all.
In the past few days, Chen Jiantian has received a lot of phone calls, and other companies have inquired about Fang Yan in a roundabout way, which has given him a great sense of crisis.
Before coming today, Chen Jiantian had already made psychological preparations to take down Fang Yan at any cost.
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In the face of Chen Jiantian's strong invitation, Fang Yan was very embarrassed, so he simply told the true reason.
"Mr. Chen, I won't hide it from you, in fact, I want to start my own music company."
"What? Do you want to start a music company?! ”
After all the calculations, Chen Jiantian didn't expect this situation at all, and he was a little overwhelmed for a while.
"Mr. Fang listened to my advice, it's really not that simple to start a music company, the water in it is deep."
After Chen Jiantian came back to his senses, he said earnestly: "Signing singers, producing albums, publicity, promotion, distribution and sales...... It's not easy to do, and you can't do it without enough money and connections. ”
"That's right, Fang Yan, don't be impulsive!"
Xu Wei, who had not helped persuade him before, couldn't help but speak because of his brotherhood.
"It's too risky to start a music company, and if you don't do it well, you'll lose all your money."
"Brother Xu, people always need to fight hard to live in the world!"
Fang Yan took a sip of wine and said in a firm tone: "Whether you are confident or self-righteous, I am willing to take a risk!"
Seeing Fang Yan's eyes full of determination, Chen Jiantian and Xu Wei looked at each other and sighed.
"Alas—since you've decided, I can only bless you."
After the solicitation failed, Chen Jiantian said very gracefully: "Mr. Fang, if there is anything you need my help with, you can come to me."
"That...... I really need your help. ”
Fang Yan smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, I want to continue to cooperate with you, and I would like to ask you to help distribute the albums produced by my company in the future."
The kind of cooperation he mentioned is relatively rare in the music industry.
Most music companies produce their own albums and then distribute and sell them themselves.
Some music studios or small companies, because they lack the ability to distribute themselves, have partnered with large record labels to have them distribute on their behalf.
Of course, there is a fee for this kind of agency issuance, and the industry generally charges about 10%.
Fang Yan is self-aware, he lacks contacts and resources in the industry, and the best way to develop is to cooperate with Chen Jiantian, and the cooperation between the two sides is mutually win-win.
Hearing this proposal, Chen Jiantian's eyes lit up.
"It's easy to talk about this matter, and with our relationship, I will definitely help."
The reason why Chen Jiantian agreed so happily was also because he was optimistic about Fang Yan and thought that he could get benefits.
In the end, Chen Jiantian did not take back the 1 million bank card, but directly forced it to Fang Yan.
All the goodness in this world comes from your ability.
If it weren't for the success of the "Blue Lotus" album, who would care about this young man who doesn't know the sky!
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"Fang Yan, wait a minute!"
After eating, Fang Yan was about to go home, when he was suddenly stopped by Xu Wei.
"Brother Xu, what else do you have to do?"
Xu Wei patted Fang Yan on the shoulder and asked, "Are you ready for the money to start a company?"
"Well...... this"
Fang Yan smiled embarrassedly, so far he only had the 1 million he had just gotten today.
Starting a small music company, the cost of producing the album, the cost of factory production, and the cost of publicity are not a small number together.
The 1 million is only enough for a small fight, and it is really not enough to spend.
"I knew you didn't have enough money!" Xu Wei rolled his eyes and said, "I made a lot of money in April, and I can give you 2 million."
"Huh? This isn't ......."
As soon as Fang Yan opened his mouth to speak, he was interrupted by Xu Wei.
"Okay, this money is borrowed from you and not given away for free, you can accept it if it is a brother!"
For Xu Wei, Fang Yan has the grace of reinvention for him, and he remembers this kindness, and has always wanted to find an opportunity to repay Fang Yan.
Now that the opportunity has come, Xu Wei didn't say a word, and took out all his current savings.
His behavior also moved Fang Yan.
Such a good brother, one or two in life is enough!