mistakenly compared you to a star

A week after the restaurant appointment, Yan Ke and Xue Shengqian met again and reached a consensus on the approximate terms of the contract.Yan Ke originally thought that Xue Shengqian would mind that Chenxing Studio's music distribution resources were not strong enough, but the other party didn't ask too much about it. It seemed that Xue Shengqian was determined to make niche music, so he didn't care.

On the appointed day, Xue Shengqian took his lawyer and assistant to Chenxing Studio to sign the contract.Everything was going well at first, but when Xue Shengqian signed the contract, he suddenly stopped and put forward an additional condition:

"Yan Ke, I thought about it on the way here. I want you to be my manager yourself, okay?"

The matter has progressed to this point smoothly, Yan Ke did not expect to be swayed by this seemingly heartless person, and there was a faint anger in his heart.But he still maintained his superficial politeness and patiently explained: "It's not that I don't want to take you with me, but now my main energy is on the management of the company, and I'm still working as a manager for Chu Chen. If I add you , I can hardly guarantee that I can perfect your brokerage work."

"Oh, it turns out that there is already a favorite. From this point of view, you think my weight is not as good as him?"

"Of course not. You and Chu Chen's traffic is at the same level. I know that very well. If you have to say it, you might be better than him now."

"Since you know, isn't the answer very simple?" Xue Shengqian smiled triumphantly after receiving the affirmation.

"But everything must be first come first served. When I signed a contract with Chu Chen, I was his agent as part of the agreement." Yan Ke slightly distorted the facts and said.

"Then I don't care. Yan Ke, we have been friends for so many years, can't we accommodate such a small request? I have had enough trouble with the last company. I really lack a sense of security and trust now. Only you can do this." Give me..." Xue Shengqian hugged his arms tightly, looking at him for help.

Yan Ke sighed, and realized that the reasonable ones were no match for the bad ones, and he really couldn't do anything to this person.But since Xue Shengqian just lacks a sense of security right now, maybe he will be fine after joining the company for a while?There are so many powerful agents in the company, Xue Shengqian can choose whatever he wants, so why would he have to be himself?Yan Ke deliberated and decided to use the tactic of delaying the attack, first agreeing to let him sign the contract, and then slowly do his ideological work after looking for opportunities.

So he smiled helplessly: "Okay...you really know how to squeeze me."

Only then did Xue Shengqian sign the contract, then he straightened up and bumped into his shoulder: "That's right, I just want to squeeze you dry, don't you like it?"

Yan Ke was at a loss for words, Xue Shengqian took the opportunity to move his buttocks, leaned on him with a crooked body, raised his phone and took a group photo.

Then he clicked on Weibo and typed at an astonishing speed. Before Yan Ke could react, he posted a Weibo: "Please give me more advice in the future, old classmate~ [picture]"

This is considered to be the official announcement of the termination of the contract.His cell phone rang crazily immediately, he turned off the mute without paying attention, and walked out of the office swaggeringly.

After the signing of the contract was completed, Xue Shengqian took his assistants to wander around the company. He pretended to be familiar with the working environment, but in fact he swaggered around like a big peacock and attracted a lot of attention.He is well-known and has many fans in the company. When the employees saw him, they asked to take photos with him and sign autographs, and he enthusiastically agreed.After walking around, he has already joined three or four internal WeChat groups of the company to chat with the employees.

It was just approaching evening, and he generously announced in the group that he would invite everyone to dinner.

"Xiaoqian: The restaurant is just downstairs from the company. After dinner, everyone can come back to work overtime~ Don't refuse me because I'm so considerate~"

"Xiao Wei: Wow, how dare you let Teacher Xue treat you~" Xiao Wei was the first to reply enthusiastically and excitedly after being a fan of Xue Shengqian for several years.

"Xiaoqian: You're welcome, everyone will be colleagues in the future, let's get to know each other~ It happens that I don't know much about many things in the company, so I need to get to know everyone."

Seeing this situation, the rest of the group did not refuse. They all shouted that the boss is rich, and soon a group of people met in a restaurant downstairs.

This time, more than a dozen people came, most of them were young girls from the Propaganda Department and the Commerce Department, and they started gossiping after they were seated.

When the wine was hot, Xiaowei asked curiously: "Mr. Xue, so who is your manager? Has Mr. Yan decided?"

Xue Shengqian said it was Yan Ke, and everyone exclaimed in disbelief after hearing this: "No way, it's a miracle that he can distract Teacher Chu!"

Xue Shengqian asked seemingly unintentionally: "Then why did he bring Chuchen with him? The relationship between the two of them seems unusual?"

Xiao Wei got a little drunk, he chuckled: "Of course it's unusual, they are—"

Xiao Jin from the finance department gave him a wink, and he immediately retorted loudly: "What's the matter, this is an open secret in the company, and Mr. Xue will know it sooner or later. The two of them seem to have that kind of relationship Woolen cloth."

Xue Shengqian tilted his head: "You speak so cryptically, how do I know what kind of relationship it is?"

"Hey, you know~" Xiao Wei might realize that he is talkative, and hesitated for a while, "By the way, besides Mr. Yang and others in the company, you are the only one who calls Mr. Yan by his first name. Are you close?"

"Of course, he and I are classmates in college. Don't change the subject, tell me what is their relationship." Xue Shengqian lay on the table, showing a rare eagerness.

"On the surface, of course it's a love relationship. But..." Xiao Wei probably got so close to his idol for the first time, and he got carried away, moved closer to Xue Shengqian and said, "You think, Chu Chen was scolded like that before, no Can Boss Yan turn over? And we don’t usually see Boss Yan paying any attention to him, so we think they are just py transactions, you know.”

After finishing speaking, he exchanged an accomplice-like glance with a table of people, and everyone laughed knowingly.

"So that's how it is." Xue Shengqian narrowed his eyes and leaned back in his chair thoughtfully.

Xiao Jin was relatively timid, so after hesitating for a while, he stood up and smoothed things over: "However, after Mr. Chu's apology came out, the film contracts he received that day were the sum of the film contracts he received after the accident. Can you believe it? It's about to score twice, I guess Yan will spoil him during this period of time. Don't talk nonsense in the company, be careful of getting into trouble!"

Xue Shengqian gestured around indifferently: "There are no outsiders here, don't worry. I don't come to the company often, but we also have a group, let's chat more in the group from now on."

Xiao Wei chased after him and said: "Mr. Xue, you are really kind, you have no airs at all, President Yan will definitely take special care of you in the future! Hey, yes, you and President Yan are not classmates, tell us about the relationship between you and President Yan. It's about time."

Xue Shengqian: "That's really too much! Let me think about it~ Yes, in our freshman year, I broke my leg at a sports meeting, and he picked up my princess and ran to meet the ambulance. He said to me while running, "Xiaoqian, hold on". He was in good shape at that time, his arms were super strong, and he ran with me for so long without shaking. At that time, I was in a trance, thinking that I was returning At the age of eight, in my father's arms."

"At that time, I thought, I will make him a friend. We help each other collect thesis materials, occupy each other's seats in class, go to the cafeteria for lunch together...and watch small movies together." Xue Shengqian was immersed in the wonderful past. In the middle, squinting and smiling, looking into the distance.

"Wow~~~~ What a good Su. It turns out that Mr. Yan called you 'Xiaoqian' in private, so cute~" Most of the girls on the table were very rotten. After hearing this story, they all held their faces and let out rippling sighs.

Xue Shengqian: "Yeah, although I haven't seen you for so many years, I knew as soon as I met him that he is still the best buddy in the world. Sure enough, he thought so too. Look, he agreed to be my manager." Yes, I will treat him the same as his little lover~"

"Haha, maybe I will surpass his little love in the future~"

"Oh, it's annoying, don't talk nonsense, Mr. Chu will hate me if he finds out. Yan Ke and I are pure brothers, so we don't have those messy things!" Xue Shengqian said with a smile and shook his fingers.

After filming that day, Director Long caught up with Chu Zichen who was about to leave the set: "Xiaochen wait! I have something to discuss with you."

He pulled him into the corner: "That's right, our TV series is about to start recording songs, and there is an episode, I want to find our own actors to record. I heard that your voice is good, now go to my friend's recording studio and try it out." ? It can be done in an hour, and it won't delay your meal."

Chu Zichen didn't react: "Huh? Me?..."

"Then who else could it be!"

Suddenly being favored by Director Long, he felt a burst of excitement, calmed down and said, "But I've never sung in public... I'd better tell my manager—"

Director Long slapped his thigh and was in a hurry: "You are such an old fox, your manager didn't teach you to seize the opportunity? Besides, it's just for you to try, it's not finalized. Let's go Let's go, my friend's recording studio rent is very expensive! Talking while walking."

Chu Zichen was put into the car by Director Long in such a daze, and Wang Jing naturally followed.When he opened the car door and looked in, Lu Kuan was sitting in the carriage smiling and waving at him.

"It's you...?" He suddenly understood, who else could he be, besides Lu Kuan, who had heard him sing and recommended it to Director Long.

He unnaturally sat down beside Lu Kuan, lowered his voice and said, "Is this the gift you were talking about?"

"That's where it's at. Come on, Teacher Chu." Lu Kuan casually grabbed his shoulder and patted him. Wang Jing, who was sitting in the front row, had been staring at Lu Kuan since he got in the car, and almost jumped up when he saw this. Lu Kuan quickly withdrew his hand and smiled politely at the other party.

It was the first time for Chu Zichen to enter the recording studio, the glass recording room, the sound insulation board, the mixing console...everything was new and interesting.When they entered, an elegant middle-aged woman was already waiting there. Both Director Long and Lu Kuan called her "Teacher Qin" very politely, and he and Wang Jing also hurriedly greeted her.

The episode he was trying to record this time already had a demo. Teacher Qin asked him to listen to it twice, and when he was about to play it for the third time, he said cautiously: "That, I should remember..."

"Young man is not bad~ Then go and try it!" Teacher Qin said with a smile.

"Okay!" He picked up the lyrics and was about to enter the recording studio. Suddenly, he became nervous and looked back at Lu Kuan subconsciously.

"Just me? Mr. Lu, you...don't sing?"

"I'm just here today to watch." Lu Kuan saw his uneasiness, stepped forward and patted his head, "Don't be afraid, just like we did that night~"

Chu Zichen nodded, stood in front of the microphone, tried to ignore the people outside the glass, and focused on the lyrics.The moment he put on the earphones and the accompaniment sounded, the outside world seemed to be gently pushed away by the soundprint. He slowly closed his eyes and entered the world of music.

His thoughts went back to the bar that night, the impromptu, perfect performance full of love and feelings, he recalled the appearance of those musicians freely expressing themselves on the stage, trying to mobilize similar genes in their bodies, Slowly forget about the surroundings, and use your own voice to inject emotion into the melody.

In fact, the demo is only a short section, but he threw himself into it, and at the end it felt like he sang for a long time.When he opened his eyes again, the people outside applauded him in surprise: "That's great, come out and listen for yourself!"

He walked out of the recording room in disbelief, and his singing voice was playing on the speakers in the room.The timbre was very different from what he heard from his own voice, it was unexpectedly nice, clear and delicate, the mix was so natural, the vibrato was so soft, and the breath was so steady!If he heard such singing on the street, he would definitely not be able to walk!

He was ecstatic, as if he had suddenly encountered a completely different self.After the broadcast, even Director Long, who is usually stingy with compliments, also praised generously: "This is the feeling I want! Xiaochen, I didn't expect you to have a secret!"

Teacher Qin asked the sound engineer to play it again, nodded his head intoxicatedly, and smiled at the corner of his mouth: "Chu Chen, you have never sang in the past few years since you debuted. Why? It's a pity. Actually, I recently Planning a musical variety show called "The Sound of Music", which is the first large-scale musical variety show in China. I hope that this variety show will have musicians and actors, experts and amateurs, so as to mobilize more people's interest in musicals. I I think you are very suitable to participate in our program, how about it, are you interested?"

Teacher Qin said and handed him a pad with a vivid program proposal on it. Chu Zichen read a few pages, his chest throbbing unceasingly.

Lu Kuan also chimed in: "Did you know that Mr. Qin produced the popular music show "Sing Your Life" a few years ago. It's a big production, and it has already sold the exclusive rights to a satellite TV. There are many artists vying to be there, but you are the only guest invited by Mr. Qin in person."

Chu Zichen looked at Teacher Qin and then at Lu Kuan, his heart was written all over his face.But in the end he still responded conservatively: "I'm really interested...but I still have to talk to my agent about this."

Director Long sighed with a smile, "Look at this kid, he's been taken all over by his manager."

Chu Zichen apologized in embarrassment, and Lu Kuan sneered again.Finally, Mr. Qin patted him understandingly: "Of course I want to talk to your company. But as long as you are interested, the rest is easy to talk about!"

The time to use the recording studio will soon be up, and everyone picks up their bags and heads out.The recording studio was still a little stuffy, and Chu Zichen always felt dizzy after leaving.It turns out that this is what it feels like to be recognized and expected by others.Since Director Long, Teacher Qin and other authoritative figures said so, maybe I really have some talent in singing...?

Lu Kuan came up from behind and patted him on the shoulder. He was not surprised, turned around and couldn't wait to ask: "That Teacher Qin seems to know you very well...so is this the gift you gave me?"

Lu Kuan: "Yes, she is my vocal teacher. How about it, I knew you would like this gift! It is a loss to the world if you don't sing. Do you know that when you open your mouth, I can't wait to give my heart to you? you."

Chu Zichen turned his face away to avoid the heat that Lu Kuan almost sprayed on his cheeks.Lu Kuan added: "You enjoy singing, and you are also good at singing. Your hobbies and abilities match. Do you know how many people dream of this? I can't think of anyone who will stop you from realizing your value. If there is, that person must be Selfish and vicious, you must stay away from him."

Chu Zichen ignored the other party, but was deeply attracted by the phrase "realize your own value".

Wanting to be a valuable person, wanting to gain recognition because of his own strength, not the company's packaging and public praise... He really thought about it for a long time.

On the way back to the hotel, Wang Jing asked him tentatively: "Brother Chen, what are your plans? I always feel that Mr. Yan may not agree."

Loss flashed across Chu Zichen's face. "He is just prejudiced against musicians. If I communicate with him well, I think he can think clearly."

"Looks like you've already made up your mind."

"Hmm... When I finished the recording and was praised by everyone, I suddenly felt, ah, this is what I should do. If the feeling of acting is like being arranged for a blind date, then the feeling of singing is like love at first sight. So I figured it out, and I had to do this.”

Chu Zichen's eyes shone with hope, and Wang Jing was dazzled by the light before recovering.

"Brother Chen, if you think so, I'm happy for you too! Then I will definitely support you. But I think, you wait until Teacher Qin contacts Mr. Yan and then play it by ear. Don't take the initiative to tell Brother Yan, lest he I thought you had other thoughts."

"Well, I know. Thank you, Xiaojing!" Chu Zichen turned sideways and hugged him vigorously.

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updated!Still a very long chapter!Contestant Yanlulu showed her best speed!Let's give her a little applause (hai) (xing)!