The next day, Zhang Shaohan met with Liu Zi to discuss buying the song.
Since Zhang Shaohan is currently one of the most popular female artists in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, her management company chose a hotel in Beijing as the location for the interview in order to protect her.
Liu Zi had only seen her once in her past life from afar. The two were in different circles, and Zhang Shaohan rarely took on work at that time. The only time she did was when a producer invited her to sing a movie theme song.
Liu Zi was surprised that the other party would actually come to Beijing in person to buy the song, which shows that she was really satisfied with "Hidden Wings".
The private room had a nice ambiance. After serving tea and snacks to the group, the waiter left.
With Zhang Shaohan's manager present, the atmosphere was lively throughout, and the two exchanged ideas on the song's singing style and musical arrangement.
In her past life, Liu Zi experienced all kinds of life in order to write screenplays. In order to portray a famous lyricist and composer, she even took two months of classes at a music academy!
Furthermore, influenced by various musical styles in later generations, Liu Zi also developed her own unique insights into lyrics and music.
However, she still wants to focus on scriptwriting, and songwriting is only a last resort.
Liu Zi talked with the other party for two hours, and the two sides finally reached an agreement.
The other company bought out all the copyrights to the song in one go and paid Liu Zi 100,000 RMB.
The agreement was signed and both parties were very satisfied. Zhang Shaohan even wrote that she looked forward to her new works.
On her way back, Liu Zi kept thinking about whether she should sell "A Diao" to the other party as well.
With this money, Liu Zi has almost raised enough to buy a house.
It just so happens that this place isn't far from Nanluo Ancient Alley, so Liu Zi plans to go over and inquire about that house again.
She bought a bag of milk candy and a pack of melon seeds at the entrance of the alley. She figured she had to get on the good side of the older women before asking them for information!
What a coincidence! At the entrance of the alley not far from that house, a few middle-aged women were sitting and chatting.
Liu Zi greeted her warmly in fluent Beijing dialect, and the other women asked her with some confusion what was wrong.
Liu Zi parked her motorcycle, grabbed some milk candy and melon seeds, and went over.
Although the older women were very wary, Liu Zi's Beijing accent was so authentic that they could tell she was a girl who grew up in the hutongs. Plus, she was very friendly, offering them candy and melon seeds. In no time, they knew everything they wanted to know.
The homeowner is quite pitiful. His parents were both highly educated, but they didn't survive the Great Revolution. After returning to Beijing, he lived alone and was almost thirty years old without getting married.
Later I heard that the young man was very capable, got into a university in the US, went abroad, and hasn't come back all these years.
Liu Zi later went to the street office to inquire about any disputes regarding the house and obtained relevant policies and regulations regarding house reconstruction.
In short, you can't just build a house anywhere; you have to get approval from the housing authority. I've heard the procedures are quite complicated.
Liu Zi felt that this was all the right thing to do, otherwise how could she protect what her ancestors had left behind?
It just so happens that she also likes the authentic old Beijing courtyard houses, and these were all in her plans, so it wasn't a problem.
I checked the time; it was almost noon.
Liu Zi wrote down some braised food at the roast chicken shop at the entrance of the alley. She planned to go to her parents' house for lunch, as it wasn't far from the family compound.
As Liu Zi thought about how she was about to have her first courtyard house, a smile kept creeping onto her face.
However, this good mood vanished upon arriving at the gate of the family compound.
Granny Zhao pulled Zhao Gang along, wiping away her tears, and told something to the people around her.
Liu Zi's face turned ashen. She hadn't expected that this old woman wouldn't behave herself even after being locked up at the police station, and would actually come to provoke her parents.
Liu Zi grew up in the family compound, and everyone knew her.
Just then, some busybodies saw her coming and called out, "Liu Zi, you're back! Come on in, your mother-in-law and son have been waiting for you here for three days."
Granny Zhao also saw Liu Zi at this moment, and she couldn't hide her anger.
Zhao Gang, who was standing nearby, tugged at her sleeve. Remembering what his son had asked him to do, he gritted his teeth, put on a pitiful expression, and said, "Zizi, you're finally back! We've been waiting for you for days!"
"Is there something you need?" Liu Zi asked coldly, looking at the grandmother and grandson.
It was rush hour, and there were quite a few people coming and going on the road in front of the residential compound. Seeing that there was something interesting to see, they all gathered around.
Speaking of Liu Zi, she was quite a figure in their family compound. The girl had little presence in the compound since she was a child, but she quietly got into a top university, making everyone in the compound envious.
But who would have thought that after only two years of schooling, she found a boyfriend outside, and despite her parents' disapproval, she secretly got married to him and even had a child.
Her parents ignored her for two years, but in the end they had no choice but to accept it.
They'd only had a few days of peace when I heard they were getting divorced again. These young people these days are so unreliable.
Several elderly women in the family compound subconsciously pursed their lips at Liu Zi.
"I haven't had a bite to eat or a drink since I brought Zhao Gang here. If you don't want the Liu family to lose face, let's go to your house to talk now," Granny Zhao said in a low voice.
"No, you're not welcome in my home," Liu Zi said expressionlessly.
"Liu Zi! How can you be so heartless! Your mother-in-law is no good, and that son is your own flesh and blood. Don't be too harsh on him, it doesn't look good." An older woman standing next to Liu Zi advised in a self-righteous manner.
Liu Zi turned her head, glanced at the other person, and found their face somewhat familiar, but she didn't recognize them.
"Who are you?! If you don't know, don't talk nonsense."
Aunt Zhang looked at Liu Zi in disbelief. She had been a neighborhood committee mediator for several years, and this girl didn't even recognize her. It was as if she was telling her to mind her own business.
Seeing the argument break out, Granny Zhao's eyes darted around and she immediately sobbed, "It has nothing to do with Zizi, it's all my fault, it's my fault."
These casual remarks immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the onlookers, who accused Liu Zi of being heartless.
A cold glint flashed in Liu Zi's eyes; it seemed she had been too gentle with them.
"Girl, is something troubling you?"
Suddenly, a different voice appeared. Liu Zi looked up and saw her old neighbor, Uncle Wei, who was also her father's old colleague.
"Old Wei, you can't speak up for Liu just because you're on good terms with her! You can't just abandon the child no matter what!" Aunt Zhang had just been upset, and she couldn't stand anyone speaking up for Liu Zi.
"Auntie, are you a shill hired by the Zhao family? Why are you always on their side?" Liu Zi said with a sneer. Uncle Wei was not good with words, and he would be at a disadvantage against the eloquent Aunt Zhang.
"Don't talk nonsense, I'm just stating the facts, not targeting anyone," Aunt Zhang said, sticking out her neck.
"As a mediator in our neighborhood, since I've witnessed your bad behavior, of course I should promptly advise and stop it."
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