On their way back to the lounge.
The three of them encountered the second competing singer, Han Hong.
“Fang Yuan, you're amazing!”
Han Hong gave a thumbs-up in admiration. “The Chinese music scene has hope. If there's a chance, I hope to sing a duet with you.”
【Joy Value +98】
“Thank you for your recognition, Teacher Han Hong. There will be opportunities, I look forward to collaborating with you.”
Fang Yuan respected Han Hong.
The number one philanthropist in the entertainment industry.
Whether it's natural disasters like earthquakes, torrential rain, or landslides.
Or social issues like assisting students in mountainous areas, orphans, the disabled, and those with serious illnesses.
She always provides genuine financial support.
“Good luck. Your future is limitless. After the show, let's exchange contact information. If you need help, just ask.”
Han Hong held Fang Yuan's hand, patting his back. “Do you want to sell that song, ‘Left Finger Points to the Moon’? I'm willing to pay a high price for it.”
Pfft—
Zhang Bi Chen laughed.
Zhang Liang Ying quickly explained, “Teacher Han Hong! I just talked to Fang Yuan about buying the song! Let me have the chance!”
“Oh, is that so? Alright, I won't snatch it away from you then.”
As Han Hong left, she threw over a line: “That song's vocal range is too high. If you can't sing it, pass it on to me.”
Cough cough cough…
Zhang Liang Ying felt a sting.
Back in the lounge for the challenger singers.
Zhang Liang Ying seized the moment.
She was afraid that ‘Left Finger Points to the Moon’ would be snatched away.
“Fang Yuan, the most expensive gold-medal lyricist in the industry is Fang Wen Shan.”
“Each word costs 8,000 yuan. To write a song for Jay Chou, the price is between 2 million and 3 million yuan.”
“So, I'll pay you according to Fang Wen Shan's price.”
“I just recalled, ‘Left Finger Points to the Moon’ has 193 words. 193 x 8,000, let me calculate it on my phone.”
“1,544,000 yuan. I'll give you 1.55 million, how about that?”
Yo!
1.55 million?
Not bad!
Fang Yuan secretly rejoiced: Joy Value +153.
“Sister Liang Ying, you only calculated the lyrics, there's also composition and arrangement.”
Zhang Bi Chen reminded her.
“You see, you see. Sister Liang Ying, you're trying to rip me off.”
Fang Yuan had forgotten about that earlier.
“Oh, who's trying to rip you off? I just forgot in my haste.”
Zhang Liang Ying pondered for a moment. “Alright, I'll do the arrangement myself. Lyrics + composition, a total of 3 million. Does that work?”
“Wow—"
Zhang Bi Chen was envious. “Earning 3 million for writing one song. That's amazing!”
【Joy Value +182】
Fang Yuan stroked his chin. “Sister Liang Ying, how about this. I'll give you 300 more lyrics, a total of 5 million, how about that?”
“Go to hell!”
Zhang Liang Ying immediately pulled out her phone and transferred money to Fang Yuan. “I'll transfer you a 1 million deposit first. We'll sign a contract and I'll pay you the balance.”
“Directly to me? Not through Fan Ye's studio?”
“That's your business, I don't care. I'll only sign a contract with you. Besides, I'm the one who actively approached you for personal collaboration. You don't actually need to split the earnings with the company.”
“I have a few more songs. Do you want to put together an album? Before the competition started, didn't you say you'd treat me to late-night snacks and then talk about buying songs?”
“You're too greedy. One song for 3 million. An entire album would be more than 30 million. No rush, let's try one song first to whet our appetites!”
“The price is what you quoted. Why am I greedy? Aren't you the boss lady of a music company? Why are you so stingy? Come on, come on, I'll sing you a few more.”
“I don't want to hear it. I beg you, please stop! There will be more opportunities in the future!”
Zhang Liang Ying tightly covered her ears.
Zhang Bi Chen laughed heartily.
Ding!
1 million arrived instantly.
Fang Yuan didn't want to do side jobs behind Fan Ye's back.
He truthfully told Fan Ye about this.
Fan Ye: The studio is only responsible for your film project management, variety show project management, and endorsement project management. Music income is all yours. Rewards you get from participating in programs are also all yours.
Fang Yuan: Daughter, I love you (/kiss)
Fan Ye: ???
Fang Yuan: Call me daddy!
Fan Ye: Get lost!
Fang Yuan: Can't handle it?
Fan Ye: Daddy (/eye roll)
Fan Ye: You little rascal, you earned 3 million just by selling a song.
Fang Yuan: I'll buy two boxes of Brain Gold to show my respect to you, old man.
Fan Ye: Go to hell! Your dry mom is filming. Be good, ok~
Fang Yuan: Call me daddy, you made a bet and you have to follow through. It's been agreed, one month.
Fan Ye: (/swearing)
Han Hong sang a song, ‘Heaven's Road’.
She received 280,000 votes.
Higher than Na Ying.
But far behind Fang Yuan.
Then, Liu Huan, Sun Nan, and Li Jian took turns to perform.
None of them faced any challenges.
When it was Gu Ju Ji's turn to compete.
Zhang Liang Ying stepped up to challenge him.
Perhaps because she was so excited about buying ‘Left Finger Points to the Moon’ from Fang Yuan.
She performed exceptionally well.
She even easily defeated one of the Four Little Heavenly Kings of the Hong Kong music scene, Gu Ju Ji.
Zhang Liang Ying was overjoyed.
She actually didn't think she had a chance of winning the challenge.
Fang Yuan! You're truly my lucky star!
However, it wasn't so lucky when it was Zhang Bi Chen's turn.
She was challenging Hu Yan Bin, who was relatively lower-ranked.
Hu Yan Bin was known as a musical genius.
He performed an original song in the competition.
While Zhang Bi Chen was singing someone else's song.
This alone.
Led to her defeat.
She ultimately left the stage regretfully.
“Fang Yuan! It's all your fault!”
“Who told you to curse me before the competition?”
Zhang Bi Chen went to Fang Yuan to settle the score when she got back to the lounge.
“Look at you, you can't even take a dump, so you blame the Earth for not having gravity. How can you blame me?”
“It's your fault, it's your fault. If you had given me ‘Cool Cool’ earlier, I would have blown everyone away!”
“Look at your unreasonable attitude. You want to keep competing?”
“Of course!”
“Just wait, I'll help you achieve your wish.”
“Where are you going?”
“Wait a moment, helping you comes with conditions, you see~”
Fang Yuan went to find the director.
He would be going to Hengdian to film these next few days.
He definitely wouldn't be able to continue competing.
He planned to give the opportunity to Zhang Bi Chen.
Let Zhang Bi Chen compete for him.
With his current popularity.
The production crew would probably give him some face.
The key is he has a killer move.
That's the song ‘Cool Cool’.
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