Huayu 1992: Starting with the CCTV Young Singers Competition

Chapter 10 Song Performance Authorization

Lin Hanjiang and Zhang Ye were relieved as if they had been granted a pardon.

Quickly sit down on the sofa covered with the same sofa cover.

The two arrived at the teacher's house and were scolded for almost an hour.

My legs are almost numb from standing.

Only then did Lin Hanjiang have the time to take a quick look around his teacher's living room.

The house is small, a typical layout of a work unit's staff housing in the 1980s, with two bedrooms and a living room, about 80 square meters.

The furnishings were very simple, even somewhat outdated.

But a few things stood out.

A shiny black Pioneer stereo system stood in the corner, next to a 29-inch Sony color television.

In an era when a 21-inch domestically produced color TV costs four or five thousand yuan, it can be considered a luxury item.

This imported large-screen TV and high-end audio system silently showcase the owner's unique taste and economic strength.

Lin Hanjiang thought of his family's 21-inch Changhong color TV, which had been taken away along with the furniture to pay off debts.

I couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

This is truly a peculiar era, where some struggle to make ends meet while others have already begun to enjoy a high-quality lifestyle imported from abroad.

Daring to venture and fight has become a slogan of the times. The song "Only by Fighting Will You Win" has spread throughout the country, inspiring countless people to go out and make a fortune, and has also quietly changed the wealth structure and consumption concept of society.

He was lost in thought when he suddenly felt a light touch on his arm.

Turning his head, he saw his senior sister sitting next to him looking at him with an extremely complicated, and slightly scheming, gaze.

Zhang bit her lower lip, as if she had made a great decision. She leaned slightly towards him, her voice carrying a hint of coquetry, and whispered, "Hanjiang, can your senior sister discuss something with you?"

"Senior sister, please speak."

"Could you let your senior sing your new song 'The Story of Spring' as well?"

After she finished speaking, she looked at Lin Hanjiang expectantly and added, "I really love it. I promise I will sing it well and not waste your hard work."

Lin Hanjiang was also slightly taken aback.

It's remarkable that a senior sister who is already quite famous and has discerning taste would take such a liking to him and make him speak up for her.

This is more worthwhile than any high score from any judge.

He nodded almost without hesitation.

"Of course you can, senior sister. You can sing anytime you want, and the teacher can sing too if he likes."

His answer was crisp and decisive, even carrying a hint of eager satisfaction.

They even went so far as to authorize the teachers.

Zhang was stunned by his quick agreement.

A surge of joy welled up in her eyes, and she almost cried out in excitement.

Because the teacher was present, she simply grabbed Lin Hanjiang's arm tightly.

A relieved smile appeared on Jin Tielin's face.

"It's rare to find someone like Hanjiang with such a kind heart; he's very magnanimous."

Jin Tielin spoke with a smile, but then his tone turned serious.

"However, Xiao Ye, Han Jiang, even brothers should keep clear accounts, especially in our line of work. The song is Han Jiang's masterpiece, and the copyright belongs to him. It's a good thing that you want to sing it, Xiao Ye, but the rules can't be broken. The fees that should be paid must be paid. Just because you're your senior and junior brothers and I'm your teacher doesn't mean you can get away with it. If word gets out, it'll be outrageous and will ruin the reputation of the industry."

Zhang immediately stopped smiling and said seriously, "Teacher is right. Junior brother, how much do you want? Although I don't have much savings, I will definitely give you what I should. I absolutely cannot sing your songs for free."

Lin Hanjiang waved his hands repeatedly, his face earnest: "Senior sister, teacher, there's really no need to be so formal. It's just a song. I'm already happy that you enjoy singing it, how could I..."

"No!"

Jin Tielin interrupted decisively, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"Listen to me on this. Hanjiang, I understand your intentions, and it's good that you value relationships. But rules are rules. Without rules, nothing can be accomplished, especially in our line of work. The hard work put into creation must be respected. Things that need to be settled clearly must be settled clearly. If things are left unclear, it will be easier for grudges to arise later."

He hesitated for a moment, then turned to Zhang Ye and tapped his fingers lightly on his knee:

"Xiao Ye, according to the current industry practice, a newcomer's composition is sung by a singer with a certain reputation. For a high-quality, positive-themed patriotic song like this, the price for the first performance or exclusive performance rights for a period of time usually fluctuates between five hundred and one thousand."

"Although Hanjiang is a newcomer, based on the quality of this song and the reaction it caused last night, I think... let's not ask for 500, let's go for 1000. What do you think?"

Zhang nodded almost without hesitation, her voice clear and crisp: "One thousand, no problem. Teacher, you've set a fair price."

As she spoke, she seemed to remember something and added, "I'll call Ms. Li later and ask her company to help draft a formal performance authorization contract."

She could affectionately call Li Guyi "Mom".

However, Jin Tielin still refers to Li Guyi as "Teacher Li" with respect.

Zhang also signed with Li Guyi's cultural and artistic company, and her performance brokerage affairs are also handled by them. This kind of copyright purchase is a company matter, and the process needs to be formal.

"Junior brother, you must accept this thousand yuan. If you don't, I won't feel at ease singing this song; I'll feel like I've gotten a huge bargain."

Looking at the teacher's serious expression and the senior sister's insistent attitude, Lin Hanjiang knew that it would be pretentious to refuse again.

We're also short of money right now.

We must not let down their good intentions and their respect for creative work.

She nodded solemnly: "Okay, then I'll listen to the teacher and senior sister. Thank you, senior sister, thank you, teacher."

"That's right!"

Jin Tielin finally smiled with relief, picked up the glass of iced tea in front of him, and raised it.

"Come on, let's celebrate Hanjiang's victory in the semifinals with tea instead of wine."

The three of them clinked glasses.

Jin Tielin drank the tea in one gulp, put down his teacup, and got up to go into the inner room.

A moment later, he came out with a brown paper envelope in his hand and handed it directly to Lin Hanjiang.

"Hanjiang, take this."

Lin Hanjiang quickly stood up and took it with both hands.

The envelope wasn't thick, but it felt quite heavy in the hand.

He subconsciously squeezed it, and the thickness felt... like it was more than a thousand?

She looked at Jin Tielin with a puzzled expression: "Teacher, this..."

Jin Tielin waved his hand, sat back down on the sofa, and said casually, "Your senior sister has already contributed a thousand, so as her teacher, I can't be more stingy than my student, can I? Just accept whatever amount is included. I'll have my company draft the formal copyright purchase contract later, and you just need to sign it."

Li Guyi has an arts and culture company, and Jin Tielin has one too.

Lin Hanjiang bowed to Jin Tielin: "Thank you, teacher!"

I know it's because his family is currently experiencing financial difficulties, and that's why I gave him extra.

This bow was sincere and heartfelt.

This is not just about money, but also about the teacher's recognition and support of his talent.

"Oh, right."

At this moment, Zhang seemed to suddenly remember something.

"I forgot about the important matter."