Chapter 499 Door-to-Door Rights Protection

Anxi clenched her fists, still trying to argue, "But before I came to Gangcheng, you didn't tell me this. You said you would help me release a song, not like this..."

“Anxi, let me tell you plainly, we’re not here to discuss this with you!” Director Mu had completely lost his patience, adopting an arrogant attitude. “We’ve already arranged for people to produce your lyrics and music. Now all I need is for you to accept this payment, so we can part ways amicably. If the work is well-received, we’ll contact you again and give you the opportunity to discuss other collaborations with us.”

"I disagree! How dare you take my lyrics and music and edit them without my consent?" Anxi stood up abruptly, her eyes reddening with anger.

"Why didn't you agree?" Director Mu asked unhurriedly. "Xiaoxue, show her the things."

"Yes, Director."

Assistant Xiaoxue took out a stamped photocopy of a paper document. From Wen Ni's angle, Anxi's signature could be clearly seen in the lower right corner, and the title of the paper clearly read 'Copyright Sale Statement'!

Wen Ni frowned, then turned to look at An Xi. "You signed it?"

"I didn't! This isn't me..."

Anxi was speaking when she suddenly remembered something. Her words caught in her throat and circled several times before she asked Director Mu in a trembling voice, "You had me sign something online before, but it wasn't this document! You...you've stolen my signature and my copyright!"

"That's not how it works. It's all in black and white here." Director Mu smiled slightly, raising an eyebrow to indicate the large sum of money on the table. "Whether you accept the money or not, the ownership of the lyrics and music is already set in stone. Anxi, who can turn down money?"

After saying that, he got up and left with his assistant.

"Director Mu of New City Music Company, are you thinking we're naive and easy to fool?" Wen Ni remained seated, only slightly raising her eyelids.

“Young lady, watch your words. She signed the copyright herself and sold it, and we actually paid her the fee. How can that be called fraud?” Director Mu stopped and turned to the side.

"Inducing someone to sign documents or contracts without their knowledge is fraud!" Wen Ni said clearly and firmly.

"I don't know what you're talking about. The fact that our company is willing to give her this opportunity is something many people would kill for. If her lyrics and music are well-received in the market, we'll definitely collaborate with her again!" Director Mu then changed the subject. "You two young ladies are unfamiliar with Hong Kong. If you need anything, you can always come to New City Music for help. But if you're looking for trouble, you're not welcome. Our company has never lost a lawsuit. I advise you to take your money and go home quickly, lest you end up losing everything!"

"Really? Then I'm really curious, is your company really as powerful as you say?" Wen Ni raised her lips and leaned forward. "Tomorrow, at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, I'll go see your boss in person."

"You? Ha! You're really overestimating yourself!" Director Mu sneered and shook his head repeatedly. "Xiaoxue, let's go."

After saying that, he slammed the door and left with his assistant.

Anxi was somewhat dejected and lost, sitting there staring blankly at the untouched 50,000 yuan on the table.

"Do I really have to compromise?"

"With me here, this matter can't just be left like this." Wen Ni stood up and threw the five bundles of banknotes into her bag. "It's ridiculous, who are you trying to fool with this little bit of stinking money?"

"Wen Ni, what do you plan to do?"

"What else can we do with a company that has no bottom line? We take it all down, of course!" Wen Ni said, then turned and called out, "Jiang Chen!"

"Miss Wen Ni." Jiang Chen walked in from outside the door.

"Metro Music Company, I need all its information!"

"clear."

The next day, at 10 a.m.

Metro Music Company, No. 3, Rua Nova, CEO's Office.

"Mr. Xi, this is the demo of the lyrics and music for our new project. Please listen to it. I guarantee it's a hundred times better than our previous ones!" Director Mu placed the memory disk on his desk.

At his desk, Xi Ming, the CEO of New City Music Company, frowned.

"Mu Yi, none of the projects you've submitted these past few months have satisfied me. If this one still doesn't work, you might as well pack your bags and leave!"

"Mr. Xi, I know, please listen to this first. I dare say you'll like it!"

"snort……"

With a displeased and cold expression, President Xi put down the documents in his hand and took the memory disk.

The moment the music started, Mr. Xi's expression softened slightly!

The demo recording was very short, but the effect was surprisingly good!

"Hmm, not bad." Xi Ming listened to it several times before nodding in satisfaction. "This composition is very powerful, and paired with the lyrics about sword fights, it's very inspiring. It's suitable as theme music for large-scale battle games!"

"Isn't this a coincidence! Mr. Xi, that's what I was thinking too!" Director Mu said with a beaming smile.

"Who did you commission to write the lyrics and music?" Xi Ming looked through the list but couldn't find the lyricist or composer. "This style doesn't seem like the ones we usually work with."

"This...this was written by me personally!" Director Mu seemed a little embarrassed.

"You wrote this?! I never knew you had this kind of creative talent!" Xi Ming's mouth dropped open in surprise. He stood up and patted Mu Yi on the shoulder. "Why didn't you say you could write lyrics and music sooner! And you write better than those songwriters! You've been hiding this ability for so long!?"

"It's just a hobby of mine. There's really no other way. You didn't like any of those demos, so I had to try writing them myself." Director Mu chuckled.

Xi Ming was overjoyed. "Okay, I think this demo is good. I'll send it to the other managers later, and I'll let you know the results after they confirm!"

"Yes, yes, Mr. Xi!"

They were all smiles.

The office door was knocked on.

"Mr. Xi, Director Mu."

"Secretary Yang, what is it?"

"Someone wants to see President Xi," Secretary Yang said. "I've already asked them to wait in the lounge."

"What do you do?" Xi Ming asked.

"Two young girls, not very old, apparently they want to talk to you about something related to lyrics and music."

"Oh?" Xi Ming nodded.

Director Mu sensed something was amiss. His eyes darted around, and he smiled as he stood by the door. "As for the lyrics and music, those should be the songwriters who came to apply! They should be looking for me, the director, not Director Xi. Why would they want to see Director Xi? Director Xi is so busy, how could she have time to deal with them? Don't worry, Director Xi, leave it to me!"

“Alright, I was planning to hold an online meeting to discuss your new demo,” Xi Ming said. “You guys can go out now.”

"Okay!"

After the door to the president's office closed.

The smile on Director Mu's face gradually disappeared. He straightened his tie and said, "Where are those two girls? Take me to see them!"

"This way, please, Director Mu."

Secretary Yang immediately stepped forward to lead the way.