97: Chapter 97 Wu Yue's Latest Quote

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Director Li Li was usually quite easy to talk to.

Many people were seeing her use such a heavy tone for the first time; it was almost like she was scolding someone.

Being chased away by Director Li Li in front of everyone, the fat man turned red, but couldn't say a word. He glared at Teacher Lin Chuyan with hatred and walked away looking quite wretched.

Seeing their colleague get kicked out for trying to stand up for Director Li Li, and ending up in such a state, the others didn't dare to speak.

To say that Director Li Li would feel enlightened or have a sudden realization just because she was scolded by Teacher Lin Chuyan like that would be pure nonsense.

At this stage, nothing was more important than the box office. If being scolded a few times could help her secure another 5 billion, what was a little bad reputation? Her status in the industry would be rock solid from then on.

Besides, the promotional strategy was indeed decided by her, and the film's current buzz had certainly picked up, didn't that prove she was right?

What Teacher Lin Chuyan said was reasonable, she knew that, but who couldn't spout big truths? Could it earn money? There were too many so-called "good films" that flopped at the box office after release!

As for losing face today, it was impossible to say she didn't feel any anger. It was just that Teacher Lin Chuyan was still young, and often acted crazy online, so to her, it felt a bit like youthful impetuosity, and she was attacking the issue, not the person.

Director Li Li's idea was actually very simple: today's goal was to get the ending theme song; everything else could wait.

After chasing away the person who talked back to Teacher Lin Chuyan, Director Li Li was still smiling: "Teacher Lin Chuyan, please stay..."

She turned to give instructions to her team: "Teacher Lin Chuyan's words were harsh but true. No one should take this to heart."

Finally, she even apologized to Teacher Lin Chuyan: "I'm truly sorry, Teacher Lin Chuyan. My subordinate was ignorant and made you laugh."

Teacher Lin Chuyan smiled, his expression indifferent: "As long as Director Li Li doesn't think my words were unpleasant. In any case, I am criticizing the issue, not the person."

Teacher Lin Chuyan knew very well that if the other party really thought he was right, she would have stopped the fat man immediately. Why wait so long to speak up and watch him argue with the subordinate?

This was just because she saw that he really didn't intend to sell and was about to leave, so she stepped in to stop him.

Whether the cooperation could be negotiated was one thing, but having some self-awareness was another.

The next part was simple.

Regardless, the other party had apologized on the surface, and the matter could continue to be discussed.

Thinking of the scene yesterday where she could feel her nose sting and almost shed tears just looking at the lyrics, Director Li Li simply chased everyone else out.

In the end, only four people were left in the room.

Director Li Li, Music Director Xu Jie, Wu Yue, and Teacher Lin Chuyan.

Nothing more to say, just listen to the song.

The intro was very short.

At the 10th second, Teacher Lin Chuyan's singing began.

Like an unexpected arrow, it struck Director Li Li's heart instantly.

Clear, strong, and full of power.

Director Li Li thought of many things in just an instant.

Things in the movie.

After the best friend's betrayal was discovered, from fear to righteousness, it only took a second to change faces.

Thinking it was love, but once the other party decided to leave, they could do so without saying a word to her.

After the thought of suicide, what saved her could just be a pair of boxing gloves handed over by the coach.

The most magical thing was that no matter how badly she was beaten by her opponent in the boxing ring, the hug after it ended was just as warm.

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Teacher Lin Chuyan's singing even sounded innocent, but Director Li Li inexplicably felt that it had to be this way to taste right!

It had to be like a child who wouldn't turn back until they hit the south wall, who could sprint and fight for the dreams in their heart, and even if they were covered in bruises, they wouldn't regret it and would still march forward bravely.

"I love my clarity, I love my mottled scars."

"I love that I only understood after being defeated!"

"Even if it is a vast desert, I must plant a flower, the flower that blooms only for itself."

There was sincerity, sweat, and a firm heart in this.

To hell with being greasy or sophisticated.

For no other reason, this was "the flower that blooms only for itself".

The song hadn't ended yet.

Director Li Li was already in tears.

For herself, and for that Jin Ying in "burning life".

She felt this was destiny.

Just when there was a little time left before the Spring Festival Movie Season, this song was suddenly delivered to her.

It was practically tailor-made for "burning life".

No!

Only with this as the ending theme could she draw a perfect period for her movie.

The song ended.

It was time to talk about other things.

Director Li Li composed herself.

"I've let you see a joke."

Wu Yue shook his head on the side: "It's nothing, this song is just that staggering. To be honest, I cried miserably the first time I heard it too."

Teacher Lin Chuyan: "???"

When did you hear it? And when did you cry? He had only finished recording it last night, how did he not know about this?

"Teacher Lin Chuyan sang really well." Director Li Li nodded, not wasting words, and started getting to the point, "Let's be direct. I really like this song and want to use it as the ending theme. You guys name a price."

Teacher Lin Chuyan looked at Wu Yue.

He went silent here and let Wu Yue handle the negotiation.

Wu Yue's eyes were very sincere, but he didn't follow Director Li Li's lead. Instead, he first introduced the song.

"Director Li Li has a good eye. This is a new song that Lin Mo just wrote. Originally, we didn't intend to release it now. You know, Teacher Lin Chuyan just released an EP, and it will be a long time before the second album."

"The version you just heard is the effect we put together simply last night. If you decide to use it, we will use the recording studio inside Tianxing Entertainment. Music Director Xu Jie should know that it is definitely one of the best recording studios in the industry. And we can guarantee that it will be produced within three days—personally handled by top producer Zheng Hai."

"As for the authorization of the ending theme, one price: 2 million."

As soon as this was said, the other three people in the room were stunned.

2 million? Why don't you go rob someone!

Music Director Xu Jie laughed in anger: "This price is a bit outrageous, isn't it? This is a price that only top Singers' hit singles can command!"

The implication was that you, Teacher Lin Chuyan, are not a top Singer, and this song hasn't even been released yet. Where do you get the courage to make such an international joke here?

Director Li Li also shook her head: "I genuinely like this song, but this number is way beyond our budget."

Teacher Lin Chuyan looked at his nose, then at his heart, and continued to stay silent.

In reality, he was already stunned by Wu Yue's crazy operation...

He even suspected if Wu Yue had slipped up and said the wrong thing?

What happened to the 1 million? And he just doubled it?

I give up, I give up, I completely give up.

Wu Yue still looked very calm...

Especially after seeing Director Li Li moved to tears by this song.

At this moment, he spoke unhurriedly: "I don't know if you two have heard Teacher Lin Chuyan's 'rebirth'? The lyrics, composition, and arrangement of all four songs were handled by Lin Mo. The average score of the album on the music platform is 9.0, and 'I Am a Fish' has also become a hit single. And before that, 'ambush from ten sides' was also a hit single."

Speaking of this, Music Director Xu Jie's expression softened a lot.

The quality of songs created by Lin Mo, he, as an insider, naturally knew.

Wu Yue didn't wait for others to reply, and continued: "To put it bluntly, Lin Mo knows how high the quality of the songs he writes is. You can call it self-confidence, or you can call it arrogance... But, Director Li Li likes it too, doesn't she? Director Li Li is so deeply touched, I believe this song and the movie must be very compatible. If so, what about the audience? When the audience finishes watching the movie, will they also be touched by this song? Can it add points to the movie?"

Director Li Li stopped talking.

2 million is not a small amount, and this price is indeed outrageous.

Before meeting Teacher Lin Chuyan, she and Music Director Xu Jie had discussed it, and the psychological price was 500,000 at most.

But, what was unexpected was not just the quote, but also the song.

For her, and for the movie, this was indeed a very, very good song.

Just as Wu Yue said, this song and the movie were too compatible.

She could even imagine that when the ending theme played, many viewers would definitely be moved by it.

That was enough.

For a Spring Festival Movie Season film that is fiercely competitive and intensely rolled, taking every step well is very important.

Director Li Li fell into a struggle.

But in the end, she shook her head: "Sorry, this price is too high, I cannot accept it."

Just when Teacher Lin Chuyan thought the deal was going to fall through, Director Li Li's second half came:

"1.5 million, this is my sincerity for this song and Teacher Lin Mo. I hope you can also have the same sincerity."

Director Li Li felt she was crazy.

But she loved this song too much.

Just that.

Wu Yue frowned after hearing it.

"Give me 5 minutes, I need to consider it. I need to make a phone call to Teacher Lin Mo."

Teacher Lin Chuyan heard this and his eyelids and heart jumped wildly—

Too much, the acting is too much.

Stop while you're ahead, Brother Yue! What the hell, making a phone call to Teacher Lin Mo!

Damn, you are really awesome!

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