Chapter 289 White God
Beijing.

An entertainment room at Shengchuan Entertainment's headquarters.

The composer of "Qian Gu" Xu Qingfeng, the lyricist Xu Weiwen, and the director of the music department of Shengchuan Entertainment Yan Qingxiang, were gathered together to chat.

"Brother Xiang, aren't we raising the price a bit too much for He Xiang? We're just raising it by five million. Will they really buy our "Eternal"?"

Xu Qingfeng asked worriedly.

Yehua Entertainment is his former employer. When Xu Qingfeng learned that the song "Qian Gu" was going to be used as the theme song for "The Great Qin Dynasty", he was quite happy.

After all, he had a happy working experience at Yehua Entertainment before, and even if the deal failed, there was still friendship.

But after learning that Yan Qingxiang increased the price of the song "Qian Gu" by 5 million, Xu Qingfeng was no longer happy.

Because now even benevolence and righteousness are gone, although he cannot decide the act of raising the price.

The most important thing is that after the price was increased by 5 million, the price of the song "Qian Gu" has reached 15 million!

So is this "Qian Gu" selling well?
It’s not easy to sell, right?
So Xu Qingfeng didn't know what Yan Qingxiang was thinking.

How dare he ask for such a high price and increase the price of "Qian Gu" to 15 million?

Even the creator Xu Qingfeng didn't think that the song "Qian Gu" was worth so much money, let alone those savvy people like He Xiang.

Will He Xiang really buy this?
The lyricist of "Qian Gu", Xu Weiwen, was also a little confused. He didn't think that "Qian Gu" was worth 15 million.

"Hey, how can you say that this is harsh? I would be fine even if you add another three million."

Yan Qingxiang waved his hand and said with a smile: "You don't know He Xiang's characteristics. This person's favorite thing is to pursue perfection."

"I think you've all noticed during this period that He Xiang has become extremely picky about the theme song for their movie. Now He Xiang basically has no choice, so what other choice do they have besides 'Eternal'?"

Xu Qingfeng and Xu Weiwen nodded.

This is indeed the case. Regarding He Xiang's picky attitude towards the theme song of "The Qin Dynasty", they have heard many complaints from their colleagues.

"Because they had no other choice. Given He Xiang's pursuit of perfection, he could only choose our song 'Eternal'."

Yan Qingxiang smiled, looking as if he saw through the whole situation.

Xu Weiwen scratched his head and asked in confusion, "But doesn't Yehua Entertainment have Bai Xingjian? Didn't He Xiang and the others approach Bai Xingjian? If I remember correctly, Bai Xingjian has written theme songs for at least two blockbusters. With his previous creative experience, he should be able to write the theme song for "The Qin Dynasty", right?"

Xu Qingfeng also showed the same puzzled expression.

Although he was a member of Yehua Entertainment before, Fenghuang Yufei joined Yehua Entertainment just when he left Yehua Entertainment.

So it can be said that he and Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi missed each other perfectly and never met each other at Yehua Entertainment.

"Hey, you still don't know Bai Xingjian well enough."

Yan Qingxiang laughed: "If Bai Xingjian could write the theme song for The Qin Dynasty, he would have written it long ago, but what about now?"

"Hasn't there been any news about this?"

Yan Qingxiang clapped his hands, making a "pa" sound: "What does this mean? It means that Bai Xingjian either didn't write the theme song, or He Xiang declined it, and they helped Bai Xingjian block the news."

"Otherwise He Xiang wouldn't have told me that they were going to have a meeting today to discuss the theme song."

"So apart from the song 'Qian Gu', He Xiang and the others had no other choice!"

Yan Qingxiang said this very confidently.

He was very confident in his own inference.

"Is that so? It seems that Bai Xingjian is not as powerful as the rumors say." Xu Weiwen continued with Yan Qingxiang's words.

Although he was not sure whether what Yan Qingxiang said was accurate or not, as long as it was what the leader said, he just had to follow his meaning and it would be correct!
Yan Qingxiang smiled disdainfully: "Perhaps the Fenghuang Yufei group was promoted by Yehua Entertainment, and Bai Xingjian's extraordinary creative ability might also be a false propaganda by Yehua Entertainment to forcefully create a star."

It’s not like they haven’t done star-making before. Fenghuang Yufei became popular so quickly and the routine feels so familiar.

However, Xu Qingfeng and Xu Weiwen sneered in their hearts at Yan Qingxiang's words.

Especially Xu Qingfeng, he had worked in Yehua Entertainment for some time before, so he was familiar with those people in the music department.

Among the songs written by Bai Xingjian, maybe two or three were written by other people.

As for the remaining songs, Xu Qingfeng didn't think anyone in Yehua Entertainment could write them.

If the music department of Yehua Entertainment had so many talented creators, then when Xu Qingfeng left Yehua Entertainment before, there wouldn’t have been so many people trying to persuade him not to leave.

Therefore, Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi’s current achievements are largely due to their own strength.

"Stop talking about this."

Yan Qingxiang waved his hand and smiled at them: "Let's wait for good news from He Xiang. He will definitely get the song "Qian Gu"."

……

"So after saying so much, what is your final thought?" Liu Ansheng asked He Xiang.

"I want to hear what Brother Ansheng thinks."

He Xiang threw the question back.

Liu Ansheng laughed. "Then I would definitely choose Bai Xingjian's "Borrowing Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven". It's affordable and of good quality. What else should I choose?"

"Hongwei, just tell me if I made the right choice!" Liu Ansheng looked at Xu Hongwei.

"I don't know if it's right or not, but Brother Ansheng definitely made the right choice."

Xu Hongwei grinned and said, "The price-performance ratio of "Borrow Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven" is definitely higher than that of "A Thousand Years", and its quality is not lower than that of "A Thousand Years"."

After listening to what the two said, He Xiang spread his hands and said, "Since you have said so, what else can I think of? Then I'll go with Bai Xingjian's poem "Borrowing Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven."

"Right? You sound a little forced!"

Liu Ansheng patted He Xiang on the shoulder and said, "You know, what I, Liu Ansheng, hate most is forcing others, so you can choose according to your own ideas."

"Not forced, not forced."

He Xiang waved his hands. Facing such an honest Liu Ansheng, he smiled helplessly:

"I just wanted to save some face for myself. After all, I doubted that Bai Xingjian could write a theme song suitable for our "The Qin Dynasty". But the song he wrote slapped me in the face as soon as it was sent to me. I am really embarrassed!"

After these words were spoken, many people at the conference table covered their faces.

Because before hearing the song "Borrow Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven", they all mocked Bai Xingjian to some extent.

Now they are conquered by the song "Borrow Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven". Isn't this a slap in the face?
"Don't tear down a person when things are tough! Brother Ansheng!"

He Xiang reached out and held Liu Ansheng's shoulders, wailing.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone at the conference table burst into laughter.

Someone suddenly asked loudly: "So Director He, did you choose the song "Borrow Another 500 Years from Heaven" with all your heart?"

"if not?"

He Xiang turned around, looked at the person who asked the question, spread his hands and said: "Although 'Borrow Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven' was written by Bai Xingjian alone, it can also be said to be a masterpiece of both lyrics and music. It's hard to deny that Bai Xingjian is really amazing!" As he spoke, He Xiang gave Bai Xingjian a thumbs up from a distance.

"Not forced by circumstances and affected by prices?"

The boy at the corner of the conference table continued to ask.

"Really not!"

He Xiang waved his hands vigorously and said in a very affirmative tone: "Even if the song "Borrow Another 500 Years from Heaven" also sells for 15 million, I will still choose this song as the theme song of "The Qin Dynasty"."

There was some commotion at the conference table.

"So Director He means that "Borrowing Another 500 Years from Heaven" is better than "A Thousand Years"? "

"Both the lyrics and the music are outstanding, what do you think? Bai Xingjian has surpassed both Xu brothers!"

"As expected of our White God! People who used to be singing kings are different. One is worth two!"

"Hey, put away your fawning faces! I really regret not recording the scene of you mocking Bai Xingjian before. It will definitely be a famous scene when we put it together later!"

"This is totally unnecessary. We are all from the same company. It would be terrible if our White God saw this."

"Everyone was calling him Bai Xingjian before, how come he has become Bai Shen now? Tsk tsk."

"...You guys are really going to make me laugh to death!"

Everyone was joking and talking.

He Xiang raised his hand to signal, and they quieted down.

"Please don't let anyone know about our selection of Bai Xingjian's 'Borrowing Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven'. Especially, try to say less about what you said before, otherwise it will easily bring bad things to Bai Xingjian..."

He Xiang talked about some matters slowly and leisurely, and the song "Borrow Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven" was officially decided as the theme song of "The Great Qin Dynasty".

……

"Thank you for fulfilling your mission, Mr. Li!"

In a luxurious office of Yehua Entertainment, Ji Qiu lit a cigarette in a very casual manner, and said to the board member of Yehua Entertainment on the other end of the phone with a smile on his face:
"The poem 'Borrowing Another Five Hundred Years from Heaven' written by Bai Xingjian was accepted by He Xiang and his team."

A hearty laugh was heard, followed by Li Zongnan's congratulations: "Hahaha, congratulations on your music department completing another big order. I'm afraid you have met the KPI for this year? You are worthy of being Bai Xingjian!"

"That's right, but I still want to thank Mr. Li for his mediation."

"What's there to thank for? These are just small things..."

Ji Qiu and Li Zongnan exchanged some business praises, and the atmosphere was particularly friendly.

This time, Li Zongnan did not mention the Fenghuang Yufei concert again, because there was really no need to rush the concert, he was just a little anxious before.

The two chatted for a long time before they ended the conversation. After hanging up the phone, Ji Qiu took a deep puff of his cigarette.

Looking down at the busy traffic outside the window, he felt that his life was beginning to find some direction again.

……

"cheers!"

"cheers!"

"cheers!"

In Bai Xingjian's new home, cheers were heard at the dinner table tonight.

Although there were only four people, him, Feng Shiqi, Mei Jie and Zheng Wei, the scene was still exceptionally lively with three women on stage.

"Brother Xing Jian is really amazing! The problem that He Xiang and his team had been waiting for for a long time was directly solved by a song sung by Brother Xing Jian today."

Mei Jie said with a blushing face.

Tonight is a celebration of Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi's new house, as well as a celebration of the song written by Bai Xingjian being successfully adopted by the creative team of "The Qin Dynasty".

It can be said to be a double happiness.

So naturally there were some more red wine and foreign wine on the table, all brought by Zheng Wei.

"This is the strength of the new king of Chinese pop music!"

Zheng Wei's face was full of smiles, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi seemed to be filled with unspeakable friendship.

As the saying goes, when a person achieves enlightenment, a chicken or a dog ascends to heaven.

In their group, the ones who achieved enlightenment were Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi.

As a close friend of the two of them, Zheng Wei's status and salary naturally rose with them. Both his salary and position had undergone tremendous changes compared to the past.

Therefore, Zheng Wei now has endless love for Bai Xingjian and Feng Shiqi.

"Ajian is really amazing. It's unbelievable."

After drinking some wine, Feng Shiqi's delicate cheeks inevitably turned red.

She blinked her beautiful eyes, looked at Bai Xingjian with a slightly tipsy look and asked, "I originally thought that the song you wrote this time would not be used. After all, it doesn't seem like you prepared this song specifically for that movie. Is this the legendary "fools have good fortune"?"

This sentence contained a lot of information, which immediately aroused the curiosity of Mei Jie and Zheng Wei.

"Ah? Sister Shiqi, why do you say that?"

"Haha, can you explain it?"

Mei Jie and Zheng Wei glanced at Bai Xingjian, then turned their gaze back to Feng Shiqi.

Bai Xingjian looked at Feng Shiqi very curiously. This young lady seemed a little drunk, and he wanted to see how she would explain what she had just said.

Perhaps it was the effect of alcohol, Feng Shiqi spoke out his thoughts in one piece.

"So, the song he brought out this time was probably one of his old stock. I thought that song wouldn't be used, but who would have thought that it would actually be used."

“This is too bizarre!”

Feng Shiqi spread her hands, her flushed face full of disbelief.

"So that's it."

“I didn’t expect there was a little story behind this.”

Mei Jie and Zheng Wei glanced at Bai Xingjian with a half-smile.

Noticing the slightly embarrassed expression on his face, they both felt that Feng Shiqi was right.

However, Bai Xingjian would not suffer injustice. He quickly waved his hand and explained, "It's not really inventory. The song was written first, but I didn't spend much time on it. I just used some previous materials."

Mei Jie: "So what Sister Shiqi said is right?"

Zheng Wei: "Wow, you really only spent half an hour writing this song. If Xu Qingfeng and Xu Weiwen knew about this, they would be furious, right?"

(End of this chapter)