Old man: "Are there any trump cards with high potential?"
Yu Jingkang nodded: "Chen Shaoyan and Zhang Zhenyuan are the two aces. I'm sure the president has heard of this title."
The old man nodded: "Yes, I heard that the two ace musicians are the most likely to be deified among the next generation of music gods. Can they make it into the top ten?"
Yu Jingkang was stumped by the question and didn't dare to answer it. After thinking for a long time, he came up with a compromise: "After all, it is an international music exchange festival that gathers all the top aces and gold medalists in the country. To stand out from so many top songwriters and composers and get into the top ten is really difficult. I can't guarantee it. Moreover, the president often teaches us that we can't make too many promises."
"Yes, that makes sense." The old man didn't ask any more questions.
Before long, Yu Jingkang's gaze fell upon Song Yuqin, Qin Shiya, Manager Bian, Chen Wanting, Chen Zuan, Zhao Anlan, Hua Nongying, and a group of others. His eyes lit up, and he whispered in the president's ear, "President, speaking of the top ten, I remembered Wanxia. Originally, we wanted to give some quotas to those music companies in Shanghai. If they met the quotas, we could get preferential treatment in music resources. But, well, Wanxia is exceptionally strong and wants to secure a top ten spot in the music exchange festival."
"Oh?" Upon hearing this, the old man followed Yu Jingkang's gaze and looked over: "Wanxia, huh? I vaguely remember her. Tell the person in charge this time to come over."
Yu Jingkang glanced sideways to the side.
Tang Gang understood immediately and went over to greet Song Yuqin: "Our president would like to invite Director Song over for a chat."
Even if Tang Gang didn't say anything, Song Yuqin would still go over and greet the chairman; it's a matter of courtesy that a junior should observe.
"Chairman, how have you been lately?"
“I’m fine. You are…the little girl who followed Yan Yun back then, right?” the old man asked.
"President, you are so busy with your affairs, I didn't expect you to still remember me after so many years. I am the little girl who followed the chairman back then, my name is Song Yuqin." She introduced herself very cleverly.
"Yuqin, a very good name." The old man got straight to the point: "I heard from Xiao Yu that your Wanxia is aiming for a top ten finish?"
Upon hearing this, Song Yuqin's heart skipped a beat.
What happened?
What do you mean by saying that our Sunset Glow is aiming for a top-ten ranking?
Isn't this a target that the vice president forcibly imposed?
Did the president already know about this and ask this question on purpose, or did he not know at all?
Song Yuqin was struggling with how to answer, her eyes darting back and forth between Yu Jingkang and Tang Gang.
If the president genuinely doesn't know about this, and you rashly reveal it, it will embarrass both parties and make the president look foolish in public.
However... judging from Yu Jingkang and Tang Gang's expressions, the chairman probably doesn't know about the quota.
They were certain they wouldn't dare to openly sever ties...
Allowing such a treacherous person to be the vice president is simply a major parasite on the Chinese music scene.
If the Chinese music scene had more leaders like Yu Jingkang, it wouldn't be impossible for the music scene to start declining in a few years, and it could even regress by ten years.
"President... to be honest, this top ten target..."
Yu Jingkang narrowed his eyes, anticipating Song Yuqin's next answer. He didn't believe this woman would dare to openly embarrass the chairman.
Song Yuqin was indeed not a brainless person: "Indeed, our Wanxia applied to Vice President Yu for a top ten spot. If we succeeded, the association would give Wanxia certain preferential treatment in terms of music resources. If we failed, we would just be fined a symbolic amount. Vice President Yu considered that this was an international music exchange festival, so he was not too strict. It would be best if we could get it, but it would be understandable if we couldn't."
I was worried that I wouldn't make it into the top ten and that the vice president would make things difficult for me, but I managed to solve this problem right in front of the president.
After hearing this, the old man smiled gently and said, "Well, it's best to remain calm and composed. If you can get it, that's great, but if you can't, it's okay too. After all, no one can say for sure about some things."
"That's what Vice President Yu said too, right, Vice President Yu?" Song Yuqin shifted the focus of the question.
Yu Jingkang was completely stunned. He had originally planned to make things more difficult for Wanxia, but he didn't expect that this woman's words would defuse the situation.
He finally answered with a stiff face, "Yes, President. In a place where strong people gather, no one can guarantee that they can get into the top ten. Of course, it would be best if Wanxia could get in."
"Let's stop this small talk and not waste any more time. The others have been waiting here for a long time." The old man knew that if he didn't go in, the music company executives behind him wouldn't dare to enter.
After Song Yuqin and her group entered Sifanglou, they noticed several familiar faces in the distance.
Zhang Shulan, Li Zhaoyang...
They were chatting and laughing.
only.
The two seemed much happier here than they were back in China.
wrong.
It can't be described as just being happy; perhaps it's more like feeling free.
Here, you can be more free, without so many rules and regulations binding you.
Song Yuqin, who had been watching from afar, did not go up to say hello this time.
Li Zhaoyang and Zhang Shulan, who were in the distance, also noticed it, but they didn't go over to say hello.
Although they work for the same company, the headquarters of Sunset Glow is in China, while its branch is in the United States. During the exchange festival, they could be considered competitors.
"The director was really impressive just now. He resolved the predicament with just one sentence. Now, even if we don't make it into the top ten, that vice president can't do anything to us."
Qin Shiya felt that the people who could sit in that position were all exceptionally capable, and that she herself could never achieve it.
Few people in the crowd paid attention to this topic; most were focused on other things.
For example, Hua Nongying, who was at the back of the line, was amazed by the size of Sifanglou: "Is this the Sifanglou music area? The decoration is so grand, and the walls are covered with music trophies."
Her eyes were filled with a desire for money and honor, especially after entering this square building.
This place is known as a palace and mansion.
Hua Nongying even had a brand new development plan in mind. This time, Wan Ting and Teacher Zu An brought the works to participate in the exchange festival, and she must do her best to record them.
After returning to China, she plans to find some journalists to write a report to enhance her image.
Having participated in international music exchange festivals, having entered prestigious American buildings, being a returnee from overseas... these are all advantages.
"Director, may I take a look around?" Hua Nongying asked, pulling An Lan's hand, already wanting to break away from the group and explore the surrounding area.
Read more, learn more, and accumulate experience.
"Just don't go too far." Song Yuqin did not object.
Hua Nongying immediately pulled An Lan toward the trophy: "An Lan, take a picture for me later. By the way, I see quite a few foreign celebrities here. I'll take the opportunity to chat with them for a bit. You're in charge of snapping a picture for me, making it look like I've met a lot of foreign friends."
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