Chapter 170 Signing a Contract with Yunchuang Media
Although the school affairs were handled more smoothly than expected, Xie Qingyu's actual return to Yun City was still delayed for two days.
The main reason was that he and Hu Xuan needed to go to Yunchuang Media's head office in Hai City to handle contract matters.
Because the trip was across provinces, they chose to travel by plane instead of a nanny car.
At the airport, the paparazzi and illegitimate fans who learned of his itinerary through various channels in advance caused a brief chaos.
Xie Qingyu, wearing a baseball cap and a mask, walked quickly under the escort of several people and airport security.
There were fans chasing after me with cameras in hand, and the entire terminal was filled with flashing lights.
This sudden chase came to an end only after everyone successfully boarded the plane.
When the plane landed in Hai City and he stood in front of the Yunchuang Media headquarters building, Xie Qingyu realized belatedly that he seemed to have signed with a wealthy agency by accident.
The skyscrapers with glass curtain walls are dazzling in the sun, and the lobby is filled with elites in suits and ties.
Hu Xuan took him through the security check with ease and took the elevator directly to the high-level conference room.
Along the way, Xie Qingyu noticed that the walls were covered with huge posters of the company's well-known artists.
"After signing the contract, your poster will be hung in the center," Hu Xuan said confidently, winking and adding, "It'll be the largest one, on its own wall~"
The tone in which she said this made it seem as if it was a matter of course.
Xie Qingyu lowered his eyes and smiled lightly, without responding. He was thinking about something very mundane at the moment.
Especially when I walked into the conference room and saw the nouveau riche boss and the expensive decorations inside, I suddenly laughed at myself.
So... the fans have money to spend, and the company is also very wealthy, so it seems that he is the only one who has no money~
Hu Xuan seemed to understand his thoughts. From their brief time together, she had already realized that Xie Qingyu didn't particularly enjoy physical contact from strangers. So, she simply tilted her head slightly closer and whispered, "Don't worry. Once the group activities begin, your account balance will soon become 'beautiful.'"
No one in this conference room should doubt Xie Qingyu's ability and speed in making money, right?
The signing process went unexpectedly smoothly.
The legal team was professional and efficient, explaining each contract clause clearly.
What surprised him most was that all the conditions that had been negotiated with Hu Xuan in advance were fulfilled, and there was no hidden contract involved. God knows how rare this is in the entertainment industry, it is simply a miracle.
Needless to say, a dedicated team is equipped, and the creative autonomy that Xie Qingyu cares about most is also clearly written into the terms.
As for some small details, we still need to discuss them in detail. This is how negotiations work. Even if you are satisfied in your heart, you certainly cannot show it on your face.
The most taboo thing at the negotiation table is to reveal your true thoughts too early, otherwise who else will be killed if not you? Coincidentally, Xie Qingyu is the most stable.
When reading a contract, there are so many words, you must read it slowly. If you are not in a hurry, then neither am I. It just depends on who can't help it first. He calmly reviewed each item one by one.
"I'd like to discuss the details of this part regarding music copyright." Xie Qingyu tapped a certain part of the contract with his fingertips, his tone calm but unquestionable.
The legal director immediately moved closer to take a look, and the atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became tense.
Mr. Yang sat in the main seat, looking at the young man with a smile. He certainly knew how much leverage Xie Qingyu had. Now all the major companies were eyeing him covetously. Although Yunchuang Media was the best choice, it was not the only one.
After three hours of tug-of-war, Yunchuang finally made concessions on several key details.
"Xiao Xie, you really can't judge a person by his appearance!" Mr. Yang made the decision with a grin that showed his teeth, as if he were a kind elder. "It's a good thing for young people to have ideas. If you have any needs in the future, please feel free to ask."
Xie Qingyu raised the corners of her lips slightly: "Boss Yang, you are too kind. You are a good manager."
He knew very well that the person opposite him was the real old fox, pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger.
If you really treat the other party as a nouveau riche, they will teach you a lesson in minutes.
It was not until the ink spread on the contract and the fingerprint was firmly pressed that the smile in Mr. Yang's eyes truly reached his eyes.
He looked at the quiet young man in front of him and thought secretly in his heart.
Independent-minded artists have always been a double-edged sword – high management costs and difficult-to-control risks.
But if it weren't for this unique temperament, how could Xie Qingyu stand out among the many contestants who have companies behind them?
This contract is more like an equal cooperation rather than the traditional symbiotic relationship between an agency and an artist. Xie Qingyu is not highly dependent on Yunchuang, so it would be very easy for such an artist to leave.
However, the business world is like a battlefield, where gains and losses are always relative.
As long as the balance of interests favors you, you will make a profit in this deal.
"It's a pleasure working with you." When Mr. Yang stood up to shake hands, his gaze lingered on Xie Qingyu's face for two more seconds.
There is still a long way to go, and who can say whose night sky this new star will eventually illuminate?
When I walked out of the Yunchuang Building, dusk had already fallen.
Xie Qingyu looked at the street lights reflected on the glass curtain wall and let out a sigh.
Hu Xuan laughed and said, "It's too late to regret now."
"I never do anything I regret." Xie Qingyu stuffed the copy of the contract into his backpack, turned around and disappeared into the street where the lights were just coming on. Hu Xuan shook her head slightly and followed him.
On the day of signing, although the team configuration was not fully in place, the core structure had already taken shape.
What was more surprising was that Hu Xuan took the initiative to volunteer to join Xie Qingyu's team. The director of the artist business department did not have to be involved in the team herself, but she insisted on taking charge of the team herself.
As an industry leader who has worked his way up from a grassroots agent, Hu Xuan has a brilliant resume: she once cultivated a Grand Slam actress, and after the actress retired, she was poached by Yunchuang Media with a high salary to serve as director.
Although she no longer directly manages artists in recent years, the resources and connections she controls far exceed those of ordinary agents.
This time she returns to the business world, she will be fully responsible for Xie Qingyu's career planning as the general agent, with executive agents and business agents working together.
According to the negotiations with Yunchuang Media, he will be provided with a complete team based on the needs of first-line stars, so the overall size should be over 20 people.
I don’t know if it’s because Yunchuang Media is too insecure and thinks Xie Qingyu will cheat on them, so they’re not at ease even after signing the contract.
Or are they really anxious to let everyone know who they've signed?
Just as Xie Qingyu was on his way back to the hotel, the company's operations team had already quickly released a warm-up update on the official Big Eyes account.
【Yunchuang Media Official V:
Start with passion and head for the stars
I’m glad to meet you at the starting point of pursuing my dreams!
Your talent and brilliance will be seen, polished, and given unlimited possibilities here.
【Xie Qingyu classic stage silhouette.jpg】
Although it was not said explicitly, his movements in the past two days have been exposed to the public, and the identity of Hu Xuan who followed him has also been revealed. To be honest, this advance preview does not have much meaning. They just want to show off a little and secretly show their presence before the official announcement.
The comment section has long been occupied by a large number of Xie Qingyu fans, and the topic #Xie Qingyu signs with Yunchuang# has risen to the top of the hot search list at an alarming speed.
By the time Xie Qingyu returned to his hotel room, various joke makers and marketing accounts had already completed the second round of propaganda bombardment.
The phone beeped, and Xie Qingyu had time to check it after unpacking his luggage.
As expected, the end of the group of [Seven Giants of Domestic Entertainment] was filled with red unread messages.
He had no choice but to click on the dialog box that always had three red dots on it. Ever since the program recording ended and he could use his mobile phone openly, the enthusiasm of this group of people to chat was simply suffocating.
There's obviously nothing serious going on, but the message board is flooded with emoticons alone.
The most outrageous thing is Bai Lang, the "expressionless picture thief" who has been accused and reported many times. He has a serious face but he is ruthless when it comes to stealing emoticons.
You said he stole the pictures, so he stole them. The key point is that this person has no "professional ethics" at all. He just stole the pictures and sent them to the group.
Ahem...can't you just learn a little bit?!
The members' emojis are so funny, Xie Qingyu has stolen them quite a bit, but he only posts them every few hours, so how come he's never been caught? [Tsundere cat face]
Xie Qingyu swiped the screen lightly with his fingertips and roughly browsed the information on it. In fact, it was just because of the trending search that people were trying to find out when he would return to Yun City.
Look, the puppy, who obviously couldn't hide anything, just shot a straight shot.
[Liaoaoao (Liao): Dingdong~ Bro, when are you coming back to Yun City? [Puppy eyes.gif]
Yu Yuzi (Xie Qingyu): Probably... the day after tomorrow?
The Most Handsome Man in the Universe (Wei Liangchen): Ahhhh, every day feels like an eternity! My benefactor, please come back soon~ I can't handle this alone~ [shaking crazily.gif]
Y (You Jinzhao): Fatty Wei has gone insane. I suggest sending him directly to a mental hospital. [Professional Diagnosis.jpg]
Ding Xiaozai (Ding Zai): [Hamster holding melon.jpg]
Bai Tang (Bai Tang): [Hamster holding melon.jpg]
Ding Xiaozai (Ding Zai): @Bai Yan you stole again!!!
Bai Tang (Bai Tang): . . .
Gu Xiaohua (Gu Yan): Catch this habitual criminal! [Iron Fist of Justice]
Xie Qingyu chuckled and shook his head, tapping the screen with his fingertips. Without changing his expression, he stole the emoticon package that Zhang Lio had sent before and saved it in the album to use it another day.
The chat was finally about to end. Xie Qingyu occasionally said a word or two and went to the bathroom to wash up. When he came out, he found that his phone was unusually quiet.
He picked up the phone out of curiosity and took a look. He was immediately amused and confused. It turned out that they had already switched to private messaging. These sneaky little guys were bound to get the specific time of his arrival in Yun City before other members.
To be honest, he himself was not sure of the exact time.
While waiting for the team to be formed in Hai City, he planned to complete the comprehensive physical examination that he had planned back at the base.
Hu Xuan has already made an appointment for him at a private medical institution, and he can go for a check-up tomorrow. The electronic report will be sent directly to his mobile phone.
The day after tomorrow... it is likely that all members will go to Yueyu Times, an affiliated company of Grape TV, for a meeting to discuss future development plans and recent work arrangements, and to finally confirm the terms of cooperation - this part is particularly concerning for each agency.
Hu Xuan should return to Yun City with him to handle contract matters. So, she might have to rush there directly without waiting to meet up with other members.
Time is tight, so we can only try our best to coordinate.
After finally calming down those annoying people in private chat, Xie Qingyu lay on the bed and opened the Big Eyes app.
In less than 24 hours, his number of followers has approached the 15 million mark, and the growth rate shows no sign of slowing down.
The number of fans on the super topic is also continuing to soar. After all, now is the time when the public is most curious about him.
Someone in the real-time square even calculated the precise rate at which his followers increased every minute, which was terrifying.
Xie Qingyu was about to exit the software when he suddenly found that the interface started to freeze - it turned out that his fans saw him online again in real time through the super topic, and the number of private messages and comments in the background increased dramatically.
He rubbed his brows helplessly. He had already planned to use the screen peek function for his entire secondary account. The big-eye setting was really too draining on the phone.
But… out of curiosity, he randomly clicked on a few private messages. Unexpectedly, the fans' messages were surprisingly consistent. In addition to the unanimous words of blessing, they were all begging for selfies and rolling around in a coquettish manner.
Looking back at the comments section of the blog post that was published in the early morning and has already exceeded 10 million likes and comments, the style is also surprisingly consistent:
[Qingyu's wife is so happy! Post a selfie!]
[Baby, do you know how hard it is for me to wait for your new selfie?]
[Xie Qingyu, if you don't send me a photo, I'm going to make a scene! [Throwing a tantrum.jpg]]
Xie Qingyu looked down at her current attire: she had just changed into short-sleeved pajamas after taking a shower, and because she felt cold she had wrapped herself in a bathrobe, with her hair still half dry and draped over her forehead.
This scene, this outfit, this image, this selfie... isn't it bad? ! !
(Tamako: [Definitely next time.jpg])
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