Composition Department.
"Zhaoyang, that's about enough. I'll use the official website account to announce your retirement from the industry."
After returning to the office area, Song Yuqin got down to business.
"Okay."
"Director, didn't you say before that Zhiqi was coming back and that you would introduce her to Zhaoyang? Why haven't we heard anything for so long?" After finishing these trivial matters, Xiao Zhang finally had some free time today. He immediately recalled what the director had said a while ago.
“Something came up and I had to take up a professorship at the American Writers Association for another six months,” Song Yuqin explained. “That professorship was originally meant for someone, but he unfortunately passed away recently, and there’s no one to fill the position for the time being, so Zhiqi has to take over for now.”
Xiao Zhang nodded, realizing that's how it was; he had thought the director had forgotten.
Song Yuqin: "I've already told my second sister. She'll pick you up when you get to the airport in the US."
Xiao Zhang: "It's been a long time since I've caught up with Zhiqi."
"By the way, Zhaoyang, can you compose songs in foreign languages?" Song Yuqin asked a crucial question: "If not, then there's no need to change the direction of development. Just keep developing Chinese songs, because Chinese songs also have a market in the American music scene, and the Sunset branch is located in Chinatown."
"A little bit," Li Zhaoyang answered readily.
"You only know a little bit? Then after you go abroad, take it easy and don't worry about writing English songs for now."
"Um."
After Li Zhaoyang finished answering the director's question, he suddenly heard a system notification in his mind. He made an excuse to go back to his office to see what was going on.
Name: Li Zhaoyang
Age: 22
[Occupation]: Bronze Medal Lyricist and Composer
[Reputation]: 1,040,000
[Ding! Detected that the host is about to travel to the United States. The "Music Treasure Chest" has begun updating... Updating]
[Ding! Update successful! The "Music Chest" can now unlock foreign language songs in addition to Chinese songs.]
[Ding! First update, 300,000 reputation points have been deducted to obtain a Music Treasure Chest]
[Ding! Successfully activated, gaining all professional knowledge of the song "Sold Out"]
"Huh? Hmm? Shouldn't the first update reward me with a treasure chest? Why did it automatically deduct 300,000 reputation points from my account... and even open it for me?"
Li Zhaoyang's confusion quickly dissipated as he became captivated by the song.
It's sold out!!
Many people may not recognize the song title, but once the melody starts playing, most people will definitely be familiar with it. The mood, the style, and the rhythm will instantly be imprinted in their minds.
This song is a top-notch work that combines quality, audience appeal, and rhythm. That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but it has over 20 billion plays worldwide!
Its classic status stems not only from its quality but also from its incredibly energetic rhythm. In short videos, any video with a touch of passion is invariably accompanied by the climax of this song.
To sum up the essence of this song in one sentence, it would be: "Going all out, cutting off the enemy's supply lines!"
This is why "Sold Out" became a global phenomenon and a universally recognized anthem.
"The first song sold out immediately, which is a sign that I'm trying to establish myself in the American music scene as quickly as possible."
That's fine.
This saves time and effort.
Now that the music chest can unlock foreign language songs in addition to Chinese songs, it's time to consider future development plans.
Immediately, Li Zhaoyang found the director and asked her to personally inform Bian Ling'er and Lin Xianguang.
He wants to personally cultivate international singers, not just limit himself to domestic ones.
As the sun set, the only people he wanted to hold dear were Bian Ling'er and Lin Xianguang.
First, ask them if they want to develop their careers abroad.
If he doesn't want to, he will definitely respect the other person's choice.
If they wish, there are many more classic foreign language songs that would suit them.
It's even possible to develop traditional Chinese songs abroad.
Although he doesn't represent the Chinese music scene, he can develop his own unique style of traditional Chinese music.
"Don't you have their contact information?" Song Yuqin said, "You can just contact them privately."
"If it's a work-related matter, you still need to notify them through Supervisor Bian."
"Oh, okay, I'll call Lao Bian and have him bring his men over directly." Although Song Yuqin didn't know what Zhao Yang was planning, she could guess most of it.
"..."
"Okay, I'll take them there now."
Less than ten minutes after the phone call, Manager Bian brought Ling'er and Lin Xianguang to the composition department.
"Director." Supervisor Bian led the two children into the office area.
When Bian Ling'er and Lin Xianguang heard that Teacher Zhaoyang needed to see them, they put down their work and followed their supervisor without hesitation.
"Okay." Song Yuqin looked towards Zhaoyang's direction: "You two go in."
"Yes, Director." Ling'er and Xianguang walked towards that office.
Supervisor Bian, however, curiously approached and asked, "Director, what does Zhaoyang want with them?"
"I don't know, but I can guess roughly." Song Yuqin, after all, was the head of the music department and often had a very keen eye for things: "They're probably talking about overseas development."
"Hmm." Supervisor Bian had actually guessed as much, but hearing a definite answer from the director was still somewhat unexpected: "When Zhaoyang goes abroad, will he continue to develop Chinese songs, or will he switch to writing foreign language songs?"
"Let's develop Chinese songs. Although the market isn't as big as the domestic market, there's still a place for Chinese songs in the American music scene." Song Yuqin's only regret was that Zhaoyang didn't know any traditional Chinese style songs.
Chinese style is popular in the United States and other countries.
Inside the office.
After pouring tea for the two of them, Li Zhaoyang said directly, "The news that I'm preparing to retire from the entertainment industry has already started to spread."
"Teacher Zhaoyang, I've heard about this... Are you really not going to write songs anymore?" Lin Xianguang looked extremely anxious and even interrupted Li Zhaoyang.
"Let me finish." Li Zhaoyang picked up his teacup and took a sip. "After retiring from the Chinese music scene, I will be developing my career in the United States. I called you two here today to ask for your opinions. Are you interested in developing your career in the American music scene?"
"Huh? Going to the US to develop his career?" Lin Xianguang sat up straight immediately: "So, Teacher Zhaoyang hasn't retired from the entertainment industry?"
“Strictly speaking, it doesn’t count as retiring from the industry.” Li Zhaoyang observed the two’s attitudes. He wouldn’t force anyone to develop their careers abroad, nor would he make empty promises.
“I’ll go.” However, Bian Ling’er answered first without hesitation: “But Teacher Zhaoyang, I have to wait until the album here is completely finalized before I can go abroad. It will probably take half a month?”
“No rush, you can go whenever you’re done.” Li Zhaoyang then looked at Lin Xianguang.
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