Seeing that his lies were no longer believable.

Xue Qian could only ask producer Ni Yongying with a helpless expression.

"Hehe, it seems that our Beixuan has performed very well, even keeping Teacher Xue up at night."

This behavior is in stark contrast to that of Xue Qian, who is also a professional singer.

Instead of being annoyed, Producer Ni was secretly pleased.

Even Xue Qian was scratching his head, wondering who Bei Xuan's true identity really was.

Wouldn't the audience's expectations for Wang Yueheng's next match be even higher then!

"I regret to inform you, Professor Xue, that I cannot do so at this time as required by the program."

"I hope you can understand that I will treat you to a meal after the competition to express my apologies."

But for a guest like Xue Qian, who is equally popular...

Ni Yongying didn't act like a diva at all; she smiled and comforted him just like a friend.

"Can't you just tell me if it's a male or female singer?"

"I swear on my honor that I will never reveal this!"

Xue Qian was still unwilling to give up and asked in a pleading tone.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Xue..."

Ni Yongying still smiled and shook her head.

"Sigh, alright then..."

With a helpless glance at the players' rest room, Xue Qian could only leave dejectedly.

He met the judge in order to recognize him.

They sneaked off to the backstage lounge like thieves.

Wang Yueheng also found it amusing.

There was a cameraman following Xue Qian just now, so it's clear that the other party didn't intend to arrive completely quietly.

I'm afraid this funny scene will be edited into the show or behind-the-scenes footage by the production team later.

It became a source of amusement for the audience during breaks in the competition.

...

"What? Fifty million in copyright fees?"

"Writing a new song costs at least five million?"

On the other side.

After learning about Wang Yueheng's song copyright quote over the phone from producer Ni Yongying.

Tencent Penguin Pictures CEO Ji Zhengguang and South Korean director Lee Seung-byung were both dumbfounded.

"President Ji, is he referring to the Korean won?"

I heard that the film and television copyright fee for the song "Big Fish" was 50 million.

Lee Seung-byung stared blankly for a moment before asking the question.

Fifty million Korean won.

Based on the current exchange rate.

That's roughly equivalent to less than 300,000 Chinese yuan.

This price is lower than the cost they expected for free.

"It's Chinese Yuan..."

Ji Zhengguang put down the phone and said through gritted teeth.

Ninety-three billion Korean won?!

The translator from South Korea was stunned.

"Smack!"

Upon hearing the translator's explanation, Lee Seung-byung lost his grip and the teacup tipped over onto the tea table.

The yellowish-brown tea spilled all over the table.

Absurd! This singer named "Bei Xuan" is simply insane!

Does she really think she's some top-tier celebrity?

If you have that kind of talent, why would you need to participate in "Masked Singer"?

According to their previous plan.

This washed-up singer should be begging to collaborate with Tencent and the Korean drama production company.

Even if it's a paid service.

A symbolic copyright licensing fee of a few hundred thousand would be about right.

Who knew the other party would ask for 50 million!

More than nine billion Korean won!

This isn't just asking for an exorbitant amount; it's downright outrageous! A beast in human form!

How incredibly greedy would Tencent have to be to accept such a price?

"President Ji, your Tencent Group hasn't offended a lot of artists in the Chinese music scene, has it...?"

After thinking it over and over, Lee Seung-byung, who still couldn't understand, couldn't help but frown.

Otherwise, why would any random celebrity target Tencent so much?