novelraw Chapter 683 Benxi
Chapter 683 Benxi
Yang Chaoyue glanced at Ruth Xiwei.
Seeing Ruth, staring at the Sina female reporter's back, he muttered something, and then Xiwei punched him.
You can't hear what Ruth is saying, but you can tell from her lip movements.
Damn it, Gobi Desert.
Seeing the female reporter's persistent questioning, Yang Chaoyue stepped forward, faced the camera, and spoke earnestly:
"Actually, it's not that we intentionally wanted to hide it. It's just that my relationship with Jiang Yang is too special. We met when we were young. He is a liar in the eyes of the world. He deceived the trust of the whole world, but he gave his heart to me alone. I saw through all his disguises and lies, but I just couldn't bring myself to be ruthless. I could only stay with him and keep our unspeakable secret. He is Fei Ke, and I am He Shan."
Yang Chaoyue paused for a moment, then continued, "One of us is a reporter seeking the truth, and the other is a deceased person hiding a lot of secrets. This relationship can only be kept in the dark. We are each other's white moonlight and each other's only salvation. We protect the bond that belongs to both of us with our lives. This is part of our story in the drama 'New Life'."
When the female reporter first heard the words "concealing their relationship," "they met as teenagers," and "they treated each other with sincerity," her eyes lit up.
He gripped the microphone tighter, his face beaming with undisguised delight.
After the huge success of "Fighter of the Destiny," Jiang Yang and Yang Chaoyue were already popular among the new generation of actors and actresses. If they could find solid evidence of their relationship, they would definitely be able to report back home.
But as she listened, the surprise on her face faded, replaced by a sudden realization, and a helpless smile appeared on her lips.
That's when it dawned on me.
Yang Chaoyue wasn't talking about her relationship with Jiang Yang at all; she was clearly using the interview to subtly promote her new drama.
The relationship between He Shan and Fei Ke in the drama is explained clearly, along with the key highlights.
The female reporter was not satisfied and wanted to ask more questions.
Jiang Yang and Yang Chaoyue have already gone their separate ways to other media outlets.
The responses were fluent.
Huang Xiaoming, observing this, asked Huang Lei beside him, "Teacher Huang, is Yang Chaoyue really from a humble background? She doesn't seem shy or awkward in front of the media at all."
“Why call me teacher, Xiaoming? I think you should call me uncle. That’s what Ruth calls me too,” Huang Lei emphasized.
"I don't want you to think, I want me to think."
Huang Xiaoming laughed: "You keep saying I'm your student, do you really think I'm your student? When have you ever taught me? We're both from Beijing Film Academy, you've only been here for two years and I've already graduated."
He continued, "Don't joke around. Tell me about Chaoyue. I'm quite curious about her answers to the Sina reporter. They were really good. You two are acquaintances."
"When I first met Chaoyue, he wasn't like this. He always avoided the camera. He was like this on 'Go Fighting!' and in 'A Little Reunion.' He was gradually trained by Jiang Yang."
Huang Lei said seriously, "Chao Yue's learning ability is actually quite poor. I guess Jiang Yang has put a lot of effort into it."
"Poor learning ability?"
“Yes, back when we were taking the college entrance exam, he confidently told me he could get into Tsinghua University, but he didn’t even get into a vocational school. I wanted to comfort him, but I couldn’t help laughing. She thought I was mocking her and was angry with me.”
He was told he could get into Tsinghua University after the college entrance exam, but he didn't even get into a vocational school.
That's true, their learning ability isn't very strong.
This shows that Jiang Yang put a lot of effort into cultivating Yang Chaoyue. He wasn't initially interested in the hugely popular drama "Fighter of the Destiny," but Yang Ying dragged him to watch it, and they ended up watching the whole thing together.
Without a doubt, Jiang Yang has the best acting skills.
It's been trending on social media a lot these past two months.
Lu Han and Gulnazar's acting skills are also quite good.
Yang Chaoyue, Tian Xiwei, and Liu Haochun all delivered commendable performances; they are all emerging actors of the new generation.
That's why he came to take a look.
He was not optimistic about the drama that Jiang Yang wrote, directed, and produced independently.
Having just gained some fame, attempting a career change is not just a risky move, but a disastrous one.
He himself was a living example.
Having just gained some fame through a few dramas, he was eager to step out of the comfort zone of being an actor, and was determined to become a producer, executive producer, and even considered becoming a director.
They think that because they have connections and a bit of popularity, they can do the behind-the-scenes work well.
However, he had no behind-the-scenes experience, did not understand script selection or team coordination, and did not know how to control costs and shooting pace. The few works he rushed into production either flopped in terms of word-of-mouth or were box office failures. Not only did he not make money, but he also wasted the reputation he had built up over the years.
In the end, he could only sheepishly return to his acting career and it took him a long time to slowly regain his reputation.
Jiang Yang is exactly the same as he was back then, even more anxious than him.
Having just become famous through "Fighter of the Destiny" and his original songs, he hasn't even established a solid foundation as an actor yet, but he's already rushing to transition into a producer who writes, directs, and stars in his own films. Without a mature behind-the-scenes team and sufficient industry experience, relying solely on enthusiasm, he will most likely repeat his mistakes, ultimately losing all his fame and ending up with nothing.
But it can’t hurt to have more contact with Jiang Yang.
His company, Taiyang Chuanhe, is currently signing artists. There are many promising talents there, but he wouldn't do something like poaching people behind the scenes.
That's so unfair.
Even with his relationship with Huang Lei, he shouldn't have done that.
Even if it's to be done, he shouldn't be the one to get involved.
Since we're here, let's chat with Jiang Yang for a bit and see what the prices are for the music, film, and commercial contracts of the artists in Jiang Yang's company.
"Jiang Yang, is that the top scorer in the college entrance examination who rejected Tsinghua and Peking Universities and chose Beijing Film Academy instead?" Hou Hongliang asked.
"Xiao Jiang rejected Tsinghua and Peking University, but she came here purely because of me."
Huang Lei chuckled and said, "Xiao Jiang has been to my house several times and eaten my cooking. You two know my culinary skills. He's so captivated by me that he's vowed to become my student."
Upon hearing this...
Hou Hongliang and Huang Xiaoming both burst into laughter.
When the topic of Jiang Yang's acting skills came up, Hou Hongliang smiled and thought for a moment, but didn't say anything.
I glanced in the direction of Jiangyang.
Jiang Yang had already dealt with the media and was leading Yang Chaoyue into the venue. They had assumed he would head towards them and Huang Xiaoming.
But I never expected it.
Jiang Yang first headed towards the artists in his company.
To be precise, they went straight to Yang Chaoyue's father, and then exchanged pleasantries with Xiwei's family and Zhou Ye's family.
Huang Xiaoming saw it all.
Those who arrived earlier all greeted Huang Lei and Hou Hongliang first before contacting the others.
After all, their status is what it is.
In the industry, they certainly don't have the same level of fame as Cheng Long, but in this setting, they undoubtedly hold the most status and have the most resources.
After Jiang Yang came on stage, he took care of Yang Chaoyue's father first... Huang Xiaoming thought to himself, "Jiang Yang is quite considerate of his own people, but it's not very useful."
At best, he can win over the artists around him, but that can't make up for his lack of behind-the-scenes experience and the fact that he doesn't have a mature team.
No matter how hard you try to take care of those around you, it won't change the fact that the transformation is likely to fail.
"Xiao Jiang, where are your uncle and aunt?" Zhao Jinmai asked.
"My parents are still on their way. My dad drank too much last night. He can't hold his liquor very well, but he insisted on drinking, which is why we're late."
Jiang Yang looked around.
I didn't see Liu Haochun and Zhang Ruonan's parents, so I understood what was going on and didn't ask.
He told his father and mother privately.
When they arrived, they sat closer to Haochun and Ruonan.
Let's chat for a bit.
I walked towards Qiao Renliang and saw a girl sitting next to him.
Narrow face, pointed chin.
Cool-toned white skin.
He has a good appearance, but his thick black eyeliner is very similar to his sister's style in taking photos.
This is his sister, pleading with him to invite the singer.
He is Jiang Yueyue's idol.
"Benxi, thank you for coming to support us." Jiang Yang walked over, politely extended his hand and smiled, "I am Jiang Yang."
Upon hearing this...
Benxi looked up, paused for a moment, put down her phone, stood up, shook hands with Jiang Yang, and smiled: "Mr. Jiang, hello."
"I've heard all your songs, they're great."
"Yes, really? Thank you."
Benxi was so reserved that she didn't know what to say.
It wasn't just because it was her first time at such an event, but also because she was embroiled in a lawsuit and her life was filled with anxiety.
She admires Jiang Yang's identity as a singer.
Jiang Yang is a freelance creator, and he can keep all his income.
I also envy Yang Chaoyue, Liu Haochun, and Zhang Ruonan.
The music contracts of all of them are with Jiang Yang's company. Yang Chaoyue's "Calorie," Liu Haochun's "The Cloud That Blooms," and Zhang Ruonan's "The Ambitious One" were all written and composed by Jiang Yang; they were the only ones who sang them. But I heard that they received more than 50% of the money.
When she first signed with Jiyun, she was 17 years old, just like Yang Chaoyue. At the time, she imagined that she would be in the same company as Yang Chaoyue in Jiangyang and receive the same treatment.
Because when she signed the contract, it was agreed that most of the money she earned would go to her.
As a result, she created, sang, and became famous, but she did not own her own works, and all the profits went to the company.
I've seen some of Yang Chaoyue's earlier interviews.
He said he was working in a textile factory at the time, earning a monthly salary of 3,500 yuan.
She earns only two thousand a month; nobody would believe it if you told them.
Making a scene won't help.
If she didn't obey, the company would collude with other artists to ostracize her, preventing her from receiving awards and participating in events.
They withheld resources, prevented her from releasing songs, and forced her to compromise.
Finally, Tang Yu extended an olive branch to her, offering to help her pay the termination fee of 48 yuan and give her the freedom to create.
I thought it was her new beginning.
After signing the contract, Tang Yu reneged on his promise and demanded that she resolve the lawsuit herself, or else he would seek compensation from her.
I hate this world.
She wanted to die.
I want to live more.
So I've never stopped taking the medication.
It's also clear that Qiao Renliang had the same condition as her, because he had wounds on his neck and arms.
It wasn't from a bump or scrape; it was self-harm. Anyone who has had this condition can tell at a glance.
But they were all old wounds, with no new ones.
This means that Qiao Renliang has pulled through.
She didn't ask Qiao Renliang about the specifics. Everyone has their own life, and other people's paths are not relevant to her. The only one who can help her is herself.
As soon as I arrived at the venue, I stared at the two big characters on the huge poster: "New Life".
Can she have a new life?
No more.
This suffocating life will end at the end of the year.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Jiang Yang, Benxi picked up her bag and stood up: "Um, Mr. Jiang, I hope we'll have the opportunity to collaborate in the future. I wish your new drama will be as successful as 'Fighter of the Destiny.' I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
Benxi exchanged polite words and was about to leave.
"Since we're already here, let's do it today," Jiang Yang said.
"what?"
"Didn't you say you hoped to have the opportunity to collaborate? Let's do it today. There's a stage here, and quite a few musicians. We can collaborate on a song in a bit," Jiang Yang said with a smile.
Benxi was stunned.
Isn't that just being polite?
Was Jiang Yang serious, or was he just saying it for show?
Moreover, musical collaborations don't happen all the time.
When Benxi saw Jiang Yang take out a sheet of music for her, she realized that Jiang Yang was serious.
Because at the end of the lyrics and music, the names of the performers were listed, and it was her and Jiang Yang.
The part she sang is marked with an underline.
Jiang Yang looked at the girl in front of him, who had passed away at the end of this year in his previous life: "Don't worry about Ji Yun's breach of contract fee. I'll pay that 48 for you."
Upon hearing this...
Benxi scoffed inwardly.
That's what Tang Yu said when he signed her.
No capitalist is a good person.
She thought Jiang Yang would say he wanted to sign her.
She was about to refuse firmly when she heard Jiang Yang say, "If you don't trust me, then let Ruth pay the penalty for breach of contract for you. Madam has no manners whatsoever, but she has plenty of money."
"What?"
Benxi didn't understand.
Is Ruth Zhao Lushi?
Isn't he an artist from Jiangyang? What kind of boss makes an artist pay a breach of contract penalty?
Who is Ma Jie?
What an awful name; it sounds like the person is a troublemaker.
"Jiang Yang, are you kidding me? You come here and start chatting with girls, ignoring us acquaintances." Xue Zhiqian chimed in.
After chatting briefly with Lao Xue, Yang Di, and Qiao Renliang, Jiang Yang went to Wang Han and Xu Xiaoou's place.
Chatting with Wang Han about the guests for the next season of Mars.
The production team wanted to make Jiang Yang a regular guest, but Jiang Yang only verbally agreed, and both sides tacitly agreed not to discuss the price.
the reason is simple.
Jiangyang is developing rapidly now, and who knows what the future holds.
It depends on how well the show is broadcast.
Having been in this industry for so long, Wang Han can tell that while Jiang Yang's drama seems to have a lot of resources, the only truly outstanding characters Jiang Yang has are Chao Yue, Xi Wei, and Hao Chun.
The others came because of the prestigious reputation of the Beijing Film Academy.
Jiang Yang alone doesn't have that much power.
Jiang Yang secured the production of the film by negotiating with the president of the Beijing Film Academy, thanks to his status as a double champion in the national college entrance examination.
If the project fails, no production company will be willing to take risks for Jiang Yang in the future, and Jiang Yang's competitive resources will plummet.
This industry is very pragmatic.
It's impossible for someone to act in Jiang Yang's films and TV series just because they have a good relationship with him. They have to get something out of it, whether it's money, fame, connections, or resources.
None of the actors who have just started out have succeeded in becoming producers or directors.
Once Jiang Yang's career flops, we can negotiate a much lower price for a regular variety show appearance with him.
"Xiao Jiang, it's been a long time. You seem to have grown a bit taller," Xu Xiaoou said warmly.
"Mr. Xu, you look younger."
Jiang Yang laughed and said, "But I have indeed grown taller, I'm 183 cm now."
"No wonder, you're young. Boys take longer to grow. But if you had been this height when you auditioned for the 'A Little Reunion' series, I might not have agreed to it. You wouldn't be able to play a middle school student."
The two of them laughed.
They exchanged a few pleasantries.
Xu Xiaoou got down to business: "Well, Xiao Jiang, didn't you want shares in my company before? There's a slight change in my company's shareholding structure right now, which is an opportunity for you. We're already so familiar with each other, so I won't beat around the bush. No need for performance-based agreements or music copyrights; let's just do it in cash. 1% of the shares, 300 million, plus music licensing for your next few songs, plus 10% of your company's shares..."
Before Xu Xiaoou could finish speaking, Jiang Yang interrupted, "Hey, let's talk privately. This isn't the right place. But to be honest, I'm really too busy right now. Let's talk when we have time."
"Row."
Xu Xiaoou responded, but her smile seemed a little stiff.
As she watched Jiang Yang walk toward Huang Lei, Huang Xiaoming, and Hou Liangping, she pursed her lips.
Xiao Jiang has indeed grown taller.
People have become more shrewd.
Previously, at her Lemon Films headquarters, when Jiang Yang proposed the equity swap, the conditions she offered were much harsher than they are now.
Jiang Yang hesitated for a long time before agreeing.
If the conditions I just told Jiang Yang had been brought up then, he would definitely have agreed.
Mainly.
Who would have thought that Jiangyang had such great potential?
"How about I lower my demands a bit more? I don't need the money. I'll just give you the copyright to Jiang Yang's next few songs, plus 10% of Jiang Yang's company's shares, in exchange for 1% of my company's shares... What I really care about is Jiang Yang himself," Xu Xiaou thought to herself.
Jiang Yang was worried that he might reach an agreement with Huang Xiaoming or Hou Hongliang. (End of Chapter)