Although the other party didn't look very smart, he seemed a little confused when faced with the sudden visit of a stranger.
However, when Su Yin asked if he wanted to join her company, this man who looked unkempt and had little social experience and self-care ability, slowly began to show a look of doubt, suspicion and vigilance on his face.
The woman in front of him said that Senior Huo recommended her to him and she also had his personal business card. She shouldn't be a bad person. But she really didn't seem very reliable.
Even though Tang Ding didn't usually interact with outsiders, he knew the conversation between the two of them wasn't normal. How could someone ask someone to join their company after just five minutes of interaction, and even boast about having their music heard by the entire world?
He didn't admit it, but this remark immediately struck a chord with him. Just ask yourself, which creator wouldn't want their work to be known by as many people as possible, perhaps even to reach the world?
But is this young woman in front of me really not a liar? You said you can make people hear you? Can you really hear you? Who are you?
Tang Ding's face did not hide his thoughts at all, and reflected everything he didn't say, all of which were seen by Su Yin.
Su Yin also began to react. When she arrived at the door, she first handed over the business card Huo Xinhou had given her, and then explained her purpose and identity. But the other party acted as if he didn't know about Yuexiang Entertainment Company or her?
It would be fine if someone kept silent. But the man in front of her, when she said that everyone in the world should hear his song, his pupils dilated instantly, the hope in his eyes, and the doubt and suspicion that immediately followed, were all exposed to Su Yin.
Without saying a word, the other person's eyes and expression vividly expressed what he was thinking: Who are you? You are just bragging and lying!
Su Yin's brief moment of embarrassment was well concealed by her and was not noticed by the somewhat slow-witted Tang Ding.
So, she asked politely but directly, "Do you usually surf the Internet or watch TV?"
Tang Ding hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: "Occasionally, but rarely."
"Well, let me solemnly introduce myself to you again. I'm Su Yin, the owner of Yuexiang Entertainment. Yuexiang Entertainment currently has two debuted groups and a large number of trainees yet to debut. We have a huge fan base around the world and are currently the most well-known idol group. Single and album sales have both exceeded 10 million, and the total number of online song listens and music video views has exceeded 100 million."
As Su Yin introduced, Tang Ding's eyes became wider and wider.
Coincidentally, Su Yin had already prepared the mysterious girl's information and grades before meeting Senior Huo Xinhou today. After receiving this business card, Su Yin did not return to the company but rushed over directly, with everything ready in hand.
Opening the briefcase she was carrying, Su Yin introduced herself to Tang Ding while handing him the written materials summarizing the group's performance.
Then, Su Yin saw the man's overly obvious psychological changes. His eyes lit up for a few seconds when he saw the information, but then slowly dimmed and returned to calm.
Tang Ding was still determined in his decision. He looked at Su Yin in front of him and shook his head: "Since it was Senior Huo who asked you to come to me to make a song, then I will definitely do my best to help you make this song. But, forget about joining your company."
Su Yin was stunned for a moment, then asked directly: "Can you tell me why you refused to join?"
Tang Ding scratched his head, not quite used to rejecting someone in person. But joining someone else's company was no small matter, and he wasn't a fool; he wouldn't just give himself up. Even though the company seemed to be making a lot of money and its artists were incredibly popular.
"I don't think I'm suitable for your company. I may not be able to give you what you want, and you may not be able to give me everything I want, or even give me a lot of things I don't want." Tang Ding hesitated, but still expressed his thoughts, but he said it very vaguely.
But it was not the first time for Su Yin to deal with the behind-the-scenes workers and creators. She understood.
Just when Tang Ding thought that the woman in front of him should give up on letting him join and continue to talk to him about the song requirements for the company to produce, Su Yin made a request without warning: "Please give me about 40 minutes. I hope to take you to a place to have a look." After that, Su Yin glanced at her watch and forcefully pulled Tang Ding out the door.
Tang Ding was also a bit soft-hearted, so he was foolishly intimidated by Su Yin and got into the car. It wasn't until he sat in the back seat of the car and drove on the road for two or three minutes that Tang Ding realized why he had to follow her.
But at this time, the car was already on the road. Looking at the company boss in front of him who had shown extreme confidence, composure, and a little bit of dominance since he entered the door, sitting in the driver's seat and driving seriously, Tang Ding felt a little embarrassed to ask her to stop halfway.
Forget it, at worst I could just go with her. Then I could take the subway or bus back, but it would be a shame to waste my precious creative time.
Tang Ding was thinking with some regret, so he simply closed his eyes and thought again in the car about the melody he had half thought of before Su Yin came in.
Su Yin sat in the driver's seat and glanced at Tang Ding in the back seat. If Senior Huo's introduction only gave her a basic expectation of the producer she was going to find, it would be enough to make her feel happy.
So, after entering the other person's room and looking at several of his manuscripts, Su Yin was sure that she must bring this person under her command!
Although he is a bit introverted and doesn't seem to be familiar with social rules, many creators are like this.
This young man is indeed a creative genius. It is hard to imagine why such a person has never been known before.
I was really lucky on this trip. Although I was not able to directly invite Senior Huo Xinhou to come out of seclusion, I got such a person.
Judging from his young age, his social circle should be relatively closed, and he may even not like to surf the Internet. It seems that he hasn't had time to become famous yet and has only been discovered by a few people.
Su Yin thanked Director Zhong of Kangle TV Station again in her heart. If she didn't fight for this young and talented creative person who had come out of nowhere, she wouldn't be Su Yin.
It was not just the high standard shown in the other party's manuscript, but also the young creator's love and attainments in traditional culture revealed in the manuscript, which was another important reason for Su Yin to be determined to win this person over.
Successfully bringing this person into his company, he would be able to take a big step forward by starting a plan he had many years ago again here!
Since Tang Ding was completely immersed in his own world, he no longer noticed the reality that Su Yin and he were in an unfamiliar car and didn't know where they were going.
Just when he felt like he was getting a little better, the car stopped and the woman in front of him said to him, "Get out, we're here."
Tang Ding opened his eyes somewhat unhappily and found that the other party had actually brought him to the gate of the Pearl Grand Theater in City A. It was about a twenty-minute drive from his home.
The other party couldn't have invited him to a performance out of the blue, Tang Ding still couldn't figure out the situation. Then he thought, I've been cheated! It was agreed to be forty minutes, and this round trip would take forty minutes, not including the time to go in!
Su Yin had already led him in. The Pearl Grand Theatre was the largest and most extensive art theatre in the country, with dozens of small theatres and art exhibition halls of various functions. It hosted various theatrical performances and other activities year-round.
Tang Ding followed Su Yin closely. The other party's footsteps seemed very clear. He walked straight in one direction until he entered a small or medium-sized art hall.
There were a lot of people inside, and everyone looked extremely busy. There were all kinds of music equipment and video equipment, and everyone seemed to be rehearsing and preparing for a performance in advance.
There was a staff member guarding the door. When he saw someone coming in, he immediately stepped forward and smiled when he saw Su Yin's face: "Boss Su, you're here."
Su Yin nodded to him, saying that she had brought a friend here today to discuss something, and wanted to see how everyone was preparing. Then she signaled Tang Ding to follow.
In the meantime, they met many staff members. Everyone recognized Su Yin and greeted and gestured to her respectfully.
Tang Ding still didn't understand what Su Yin's purpose was in bringing him here?
Until a very familiar voice came from the speakers and a somewhat blurry yet familiar figure appeared on the stage in front of him, Tang Ding was stunned on the spot. What was this voice?
No one is unfamiliar with her singing voice. She has been in the music industry for over 30 years and is a true veteran - Wen Yin.
At the age of eighteen, she won a singing competition and began her singing career. With her mellow and calm voice, her unique understanding of music and emotions, and the romance and sadness in her bones, she quickly became famous and became an evergreen in the music scene.
At the age of 25, she successfully held her own solo concert in the largest stadium at the time, breaking the historical record at the time. In the years that followed, Wen Yin sold more than 30 albums, becoming the undisputed queen of love songs.
Wen Yin, now in her fifties, rarely appears in public. Tang Ding had never expected to see her here and hear her singing live.
At this moment, Su Yin was no longer in Tang Ding's eyes or mind. He ran to the stage, opened his eyes wide, and looked at Wen Yin who was doing a sound check on the stage with admiration.
A staff member nearby noticed that the man who suddenly appeared was unfamiliar. He wanted to go up and ask who he was and how he got in. But someone next to him reminded him that it was Mr. Su who brought him in.
After Wen Yin finished testing the singing effect and communicated further with the sound control staff, she showed a relatively satisfied expression and walked off the stage.
Only then did Tang Ding notice that the accompaniment teachers on the stage and the professionals below who were discussing what issues needed to be adjusted were actually industry giants and top teams in music production and instrument performance that he could name.
After Wen Yin finished discussing with them, she seemed to have something else to say, so she said hello to the workers in the hall and left in a hurry.
Tang Ding didn't dare to disturb her, thinking that he had made a good profit today and could leave. Then another woman came on the stage and spoke a few words to her voice.
Tang Dingyi stopped in his tracks as he was about to leave and looked up. Wasn't that You Pingyun? The dance music queen from twenty years ago!
Tang Ding truly lacked understanding of today's younger generation of artists. But when it came to veterans in the music industry—thirty, thirty, or even half a century his senior—the veteran singers spoke with unwavering confidence, sounding incredibly familiar.
He grew up listening to the songs of these people. The older he got, the more he regretted that he was born at the wrong time and was unable to witness that era with his own eyes. He also didn't have the opportunity to listen to more live performances of these predecessors.
Many people are getting older and no longer have the physical strength to support a one-night concert. Some people choose to return to their families and enjoy life.
Tang Ding himself doesn't have much money. Although he has created many works in recent years, due to some past reasons and his own high standards, he did not sell most of the songs for money.
Occasionally he wants to watch some concerts, but he is not very familiar with the Internet and can’t get tickets... It’s really pitiful to say.
Who would have thought that the 40 minutes he thought were destined to be wasted would actually allow him to fulfill two dreams.
Tang Ding, who had been slow to react, gradually came to his senses. Su Yin had said she wanted to take him somewhere, so she brought him here. Here, everyone seemed to be preparing for a performance, and he saw the two seniors again.
So, Su Yin must have known about this news, and it might even have something to do with this performance! Does this mean that he can ask Su Yin to help him get autographs from these two seniors?
It was at this time that Tang Ding remembered Su Yin's existence. He wanted to go back to find Su Yin, but found that Su Yin had been standing beside him for a long time.
"What you're seeing today is our company's latest variety show. We've invited female singers in their 50s, 40s, 30s, and 20s to perform on the same stage. Aside from the two senior singers you saw today, who arrived last due to personal reasons, everyone else has already finished rehearsing." Su Yin looked at the still-busy staff and introduced the show that would be recorded here in a few days to Tang Ding.
"In order to match the singing level of these singers to the greatest extent and to present the highest level of musical performance to all the audience, we not only invited these singers, but also invited a super luxurious behind-the-scenes music team to escort them."
As Su Yin spoke, Tang Ding nodded vigorously. He recognized her.
"So you really don't want to join my company? Four years ago, we were just a small company with only three or four people. Today, we're able to collaborate with the most powerful music production teams and invite these top-tier singers to perform."
"Whether it's the opportunity to have your songs sung by the most popular idol group and let your songs be heard by everyone. Or it's the opportunity to have access to the industry's top resources, singers, and behind-the-scenes teams, aren't you tempted by such conditions?" Su Yin looked sideways at him, waiting for his final reply.
Tang Ding suddenly turned around and said to Su Yin, "I'm tempted. I'm willing! But if you sign the contract, I might get into trouble."
The staff who were secretly watching President Su and a stranger coming in and wondering what they were talking about were stunned by Tang Ding's sudden loud voice and the content of his words. What was President Su talking about? He didn't look like an idol.
Su Yin was happy when she heard the first half of his words, but when she heard him say that he had some troubles, she pulled him aside.
"What trouble is there signing you?"
Tang Ding then hesitantly spoke out. Back when he was a freshman in college, a classmate stole a song he had composed and submitted it to a music company. Tang Ding later discovered this and got into a fight with the classmate. Not only was he punished, he didn't get his work back, and the classmate threatened him, saying he had connections in the music industry and told him to forget about his career.
Su Yin's usual ability to control her expression failed again. She asked who his classmate was and what kind of company that was that could have prevented him from making it. If he couldn't make it, how did he know Senior Huo Xinhou?
Tang Ding then revealed the name of the classmate and the company. Su Yin took out her cell phone and was about to find out what was going on when she discovered that Director Zhong had sent her a text message, which she hadn't noticed before.
The message said Huo Xinhou had forgotten to tell Su Yin about something. The boy wasn't very smart. A minor setback in the past had made him withdrawn, but he'd finally gotten over it. Su Yin didn't need to worry. He'd accidentally met this guy two years ago and had kept it to himself, hoping he could hone his skills. Now, Su Yin could talk to him.
Su Yin also realized that this god-level producer really had some bad taste...
He had no intention of leaving the seclusion, yet was willing to meet her. Instead of directly mentioning the recommendation, he rejected her first and then gave her his business card. He even kept it a secret from Tang Ding... just to hone him.
Su Yin also made a direct call, and the company's HR department prepared the contract and took over the signing of the new producer. She told Tang Ding that everything was fine and he could go back and prepare to sign the contract.
At the moment, the staff here were really busy. Everyone had their own work responsibilities. Su Yin also had to stay to follow up on the program preparations. No one could take Tang Ding home. So, Tang Ding really guessed half of the ending correctly and really took the subway home.
What he hadn't guessed halfway was that he was actually going to join the other company, and Senior Huo actually wanted to polish him all the time, which showed how much he valued him! Tang Ding was not unhappy at all, but returned home happily.
Afterward, Su Yin called another group at the company to inform them that she had found a new producer, one whom producer Huo Xinhou had high hopes for. He excelled at composing lyrics and music based on traditional cultural themes and was a fan of old songs. He had many unreleased drafts. Tomorrow, someone would bring him to the company to work on the music for the Mysterious Girl show.
Su Yin called the HR department again and instructed them to relax the salary requirements and add some opportunities for him to participate in exchange programs and participate in song production for other artists in the industry. Then, use a contract to tie him down to Yuexiang Entertainment.
If he doesn't stick to this company and goes to another black-hearted company, he will probably be eaten to death.
Putting aside her worries for the moment, Su Yin found the director of the variety show and learned from him about the current progress of the preparations.
The idea of this variety show came from the fact that Yin Li took the initiative to express her affection for the mysterious girl on the social platform and expressed her expectation for cooperation.
At that time, people in Yuexiang Entertainment were thinking about how the collaboration between the mysterious girl and Yin Li could achieve the greatest effect, and how the collaboration between the younger generation of artists and senior predecessors could create the greatest sparks.
It would be difficult to achieve this goal if we just sing a song together.
It's difficult to perfectly balance the contributions of both sides on a single song. It's not simply a matter of who has more lyrics and who has less. It's about each artist having their own strengths. Melody, rhythm, and style, especially when working with completely different styles and veteran artists, is a complex task.
But this is also a good opportunity to further expand the popularity of Mysterious Girls and let groups other than young people know more about the group strength and personal charm of Mysterious Girls.
This opportunity wasn't something they had actively sought out, but rather something Yin Li had proactively offered. It would be a shame if Yuexiang Entertainment didn't seize this opportunity.
From another perspective, the biggest advantage of idol groups is the dual visual and auditory impact of their live performances. Without the visual presentation, their dance moves, stage presence, and the beauty of their costumes, the group's appeal would be significantly diminished.
Yuexiang Entertainment, which started out by producing variety shows, naturally quickly thought of using variety shows to facilitate such cooperation.
So, are there several variety shows in Yuexiang Entertainment Park that will include such performances? Not only did the production team think this idea was inappropriate, Su Yin also directly rejected it.
Then, Su Yin suggested that the time had come for Yuexiang Entertainment Company to have the ability to produce a professional music performance variety show.
With the collaboration between Yin Li and the mysterious girl as the initial intention, everyone in the company naturally launched the prototype of the entire program: inviting the younger generation of artists to perform on stage with music seniors.
In order to make the theme of the entire variety show more clear, enhance the program's appeal, and make the participation of the mysterious girl appear less abrupt.
In the end, they decided to only invite female singers to participate, and divided the age into four levels of ten years each, inviting about three female singers to participate in each age group, making a total of twelve representative female singers of different age groups.
The competition system of the entire program will also use the different characteristics of women as the competition theme. Teams will form pairs of two to select songs and determine collaborative performances based on the keywords of innocence, cuteness, elegance, sexiness, charm, tenacity, and bravery.
To this end, they also put a lot of effort into inviting the most suitable and highest quality guests to participate.
Thanks to Yuexiang Entertainment's long-standing reputation for top-tier variety show production and its proven track record of hits, advertisers close to them had already arrived at the idea, expressing their willingness to invest in Yuexiang Entertainment's new variety show. They were told not to worry about production costs and to simply invite the most popular and influential artists.
After they finalized about half of the guests, advertisers who had gotten wind of the news flocked in, vying to be title sponsors and place product placements. Many other entertainment companies and platforms also expressed their willingness to co-produce and invest in the variety show.
Yuexiang Entertainment naturally took great liberties in inviting live bands, music production teams, and female singers, making this music performance variety show high-quality and professional.
The behind-the-scenes team must be strong enough, the guests must be talented, and the popularity or sentiment must be great enough. When producing variety shows, Yuexiang Entertainment Company always pursues to create top-level programs in the same type of variety shows, aiming to be the most representative variety show of each year.
Knowing that the company was busy preparing for a new variety show, the mysterious girls were naturally the first to get the latest news. They were determined to participate in this variety show, and it could even be said that the company's original intention was to expand their national popularity and influence.
However, this is the style of Yuexiang Entertainment. Even if it's initially driven by internal company interests, they'll always put their all into elevating the theme. However, the final product obscures their original intentions.
The guests confirmed so far, the mysterious girl knew, included a popular pop queen, a musical actress, a veteran singer with a captivating bass who lacked exposure, and even the record queen who was an idol of her parents' generation...
After learning the identities and resumes of these participating guests, the mysterious girl couldn't help but wonder: Is the company really trying to promote them? How much confidence does the company have in them to actually put them together with these people to perform together and compete?
And so, Mysterious Girls, the current most popular and widely recognized new idol girl group, once again plunged into frantic training. Top vocal instructors, charging by the hour, personally trained them, diligently and earnestly striving to improve their singing skills as much as possible during this time.
They have made sufficient preparations for the war!
Even with so many formidable opponents, they will show their strength and charm to everyone to the greatest extent!
The author has something to say: I would like to do a small survey with everyone here. What do you think of the title "I Dominate the Entertainment Industry by Opening an Idol Company"? A friend once said that my title is not very attractive, and I have thought about changing it.
But I am worried that the name change will make many original readers feel uncomfortable, unaccustomed, and unpleasant.
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