Entertainment: My wife is a superstar

Chapter 59 Penguin Music's Intentions

"In other words, the EP that includes this song should theoretically be covered by the exclusive agreement as well."

Chen Ming paused, softening his tone as if trying to appear more sincere.

"Of course, we understand Professor Lin's creative independence and copyright rights. We are not being unreasonable."

In this way, we can pay you an exclusive licensing fee for the song "Chinese Language" and your EP that is far higher than the market standard, ensuring that your interests are maximized.

"As long as you agree to exclusive online release, everything is negotiable."

These words sounded like a negotiation, like offering benefits, but Lin Yi sensed something else in them.

The other party first pressured people with a contract, then offered the bait of a high authorization fee.

One hard approach and one soft approach have a clear purpose: to bind his EP, or rather, to him as a person, even more closely to Penguin Music.

Before Lin Yi could speak, Chen Ming added another sentence, this time the implication was almost explicit:

"Teacher Lin, you see, we are also communicating with Teacher Liao."

This exclusive agreement is actually beneficial to both parties, as it allows them to concentrate resources on promotion.

If you insist on releasing it on all platforms... our platform might really not be able to make this EP available.

"At that time, the promotion of so many good songs will definitely be affected, which will be a loss for you and for the songs themselves, don't you think?"

This is no longer a complete discussion; it carries a subtle sense of pressure, implying "we'll block you if you don't cooperate."

"Of course, you can also choose to re-record the song 'Chinese Language,' or not upload the song to other platforms, then there won't be any problem," Chen Ming added.

Lin Yi glanced at Yu Nuannuan, who was standing next to him with her brows slightly furrowed.

Re-recording this song would leave people with the impression of someone who uses Liao Yuzhu and then discards her.

Removing this song from the EP is treating listeners on other platforms like innocent victims.

Neither of these two options would be good for Yu Nuannuan or Lin Yi's reputation.

"I understand what Mr. Chen means. I need to think about this matter."

"Of course, of course," Chen Ming replied immediately, his tone returning to its initial amiable manner.

"Mr. Lin, please take your time to consider it. We are sincerely hoping to make this collaboration possible. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have any further thoughts."

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Penguin Music, Chen Ming's office.

"Mr. Chen, should we pass the word down and stop this album?" the secretary asked.

"No need." Chen Ming replied without looking up, his tone revealing a shrewdness.

"Regardless of whether Teacher Lin agrees to an exclusive release or removes the song 'Chinese Language,' this EP will be released normally."

And sufficient publicity resources should be provided.

Why?

The secretary was puzzled.

Chen Ming ignored his secretary, hung up the phone, put on his headphones, and started listening to a song on Lin Yi's EP on repeat.

I have crossed mountains and seas

Also through crowds of people

Everything I once possessed

In the blink of an eye, they all vanished like smoke.

I was once disappointed

Lost all direction

Until I saw the ordinary

That is the only answer.

The person in charge of the music module must understand music!

Chen Ming couldn't possibly get Tencent Music to refuse to release "The Ordinary Road".

He contacted Lin Yi, just thinking that he might as well try his luck.

If it weren't for the fact that Lin Yi's solo EP included this song, he wouldn't have bothered to care whether it contained songs that Liao Yuzhu had participated in recording.

A contract is one thing, execution is another.

Liao Yuzhu is a singer with influence comparable to that of a superstar, so why would Tencent Music make such a big deal out of some minor issues?

This just so happens to present an opportunity to try and advance his plan to help Penguin Music get out of its current predicament.