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Chapter 4 The dream of hoarding courtyard houses is a long way to go...

The song sung by Cao Xuan is called "Innumerable Brothers", which has a great relationship with "Water Margin". It is the theme song of "New Water Margin" broadcast by later generations in 2011.

To a certain extent, Cao Xuan can also be regarded as "taking the songs of later generations and choosing the current role".

Most of the theme songs and episodes of CCTV's "Water Margin" were produced by the famous composer Zhao Jiping.

These include works such as "Song of a Hero", "The Right Time and the Right Place" and "Wang Jin Fights Gao Qiu", "Wusong Kills Sister-in-law", and "Brotherhood", which are very famous in later generations.

"Song of a Hero" is one of the most sung songs by singer Liu Huanchuan, and the layout of "The Right Time and the Right Place" is even more impressive.

As for the pure music, it has also become a folk music classic.

After listening to "Wang Jin Fights Gao Qiu", my blood boils, I can't wait to find someone to practice my fists and feet, and the remaining two songs are necessary for dinner
Just let the song, get half a catty of beef in sauce and a plate of peanuts, and drink a small wine for an afternoon...  

Cao Xuan privately thinks that the peak of the soundtracks of the four major CCTV classics belongs to the two dramas "Journey to the West" and "Water Margin", and he personally prefers the latter.

Therefore, Cao Xuan never planned to make "Countless Brothers" the theme song of "Water Margin", the difficulty was too high,

However, being selected as an episode should not be a problem.

In the song "Countless Brothers", the main song has a heroic tone, the lyrics are catchy, impassioned, very imposing and manly, and the sub-song begins to become gentle and sad, with a melancholy and sigh that the brothers are separated, very catchy people.

If "Song of Heroes" focuses on chivalry and heroism, this song pays more attention to loyalty and brotherhood.

From a large-scale perspective, "Song of a Hero" has a higher intention, which is in line with Liangshan's purpose of acting for the heavens.

But "Countless Brothers" expounds the brotherhood between Liangshan heroes, which is a good complement to "Water Margin".

Cao Xuan can think of this, not to mention the director Zhang Zhaolin, and even he has already thought about where to put this song and which clip at this time.

What are the scenes of Jiangzhou robbing the law field, attacking the Damingfu, breaking Gaoqiu and other heroes fighting together, the episodes of this song are very suitable.

Although those pure music are very classic, they are always a bit monotonous. There is an interlude with lyrics, which can be balanced.

"Brotherhood

Infinite brilliance in the red dust

Brotherhood is colorless wine

Brotherhood is a home without walls..."

After Cao Xuan finished singing, before he could take a breath, Zhang Zhaolin made the final decision.

"I want this song, how much is it?"

Cao Xuan did not hesitate, and said directly: "No money."

"for free?"

Zhang Zhaolin and Zhang Jizhong, who no longer looked at the paintings, looked at each other, not happy, but hesitant.

At their age, they already understood the truth that "the most expensive thing in the world is called free", and as expected, Cao Xuan quickly put forward his own conditions.

The song is given away, but he sings it.

To put it bluntly, Cao Xuan trades money for platforms. He is a newcomer, and he can't sell his songs for a few dollars, but if he can sing the episodes of "Water Margin", he will pave the way for not only becoming famous in one fell swoop.

Sitting on the big cheating device of Goldfinger, Cao Xuan pays more attention to long-term development than short-term gains...

Cao Xuan's conditions were not harsh, and even exceeded Er Zhang's expectations. They thought that Cao Xuan would use this in exchange for the opportunity to play Ximen Qing, but Cao Xuan did not mention it.

As everyone knows, Cao Xuan didn't want to, but after thinking about it again and again, he still felt that this move was inappropriate.

If the husband does not fight, the world cannot fight with him.

If Cao Xuan takes "Myriad Brothers" in exchange for the role of Ximen Qing, it will inevitably mean to threaten, and it is likely to provoke Er Zhang's disgust.

And if Cao Xuan didn't mention this, Er Zhang would think that he knew his senses, knew how to be a man, and at the same time made Wang Chunlai, who has been arrogant about his presence, be aggressive.

The more Cao Xuan didn't mention it, the more Er Zhang would feel guilty, and his heart would be biased towards him.

Even if he fails to play the big game, he didn't get the role this time, leaving an impression on the two bosses, and there will be other opportunities for cooperation in the future.

But if he hates two Zhang Zhang, even if he plays Ximen Qing as he wishes, his life in the "Water Margin" crew will not be easy in the future.

Fortunately, Zhang Zhaolin is a kind person, and Cao Xuan's strategy of retreating has achieved excellent results.

Among the two of Cao and Wang, he was more optimistic about Cao Xuan, but now that Cao Xuan is so "sincere", his favor is multiplied, and he no longer cares about Wang Chunlai, and tells Cao Xuan on the spot.

"In a while, you and Director Zhang will discuss the song copyright agreement, and by the way, sign another actor contract."

Become!

Cao Xuan, who has always been steady, finally showed excitement on his face.

Although there are golden fingers, Cao Xuan is essentially a young man in his early twenties. When a happy event occurs, he can't do it well.

Don't talk about him, even if Wang Chunlai, who has been in the workplace for decades, heard Zhang Zhaolin's words, although he didn't get angry, his face was a little gloomy.

Wang Chunlai looked at Zhang Jizhong, who he knew well, and wanted him to come forward to save him.

It turned out that Zhang Dabeard began to indulge in the "Eight Horses" on the wall at some point, and he made it clear that he had to get out of the way.

Hey!
Wang Chunlai's temple twitched, knowing that the situation was over, he waited for a full minute before saying in a deep voice.

"Congratulations, boy, I have a meeting this afternoon, so I'll go first."

After that, Wang Chunlai left with a swipe of his sleeves. His son Wang Hang looked at his father's leaving back, but instead of chasing after him, he walked in front of Cao Xuan.

Cao Xuan thought that he was going to stage some kind of villain who was defeated, and he was secretly guarding himself with harsh words and provocation.

Unexpectedly, Wang Hang came to Cao Xuan, slapped him, and suddenly blushed shyly. He lowered his head and took out a card from his trousers pocket and stuffed it into Cao Xuan's hand.

"This is my BB phone number. I have been at the base recently. You can call me anytime."

Cao Xuan: "???"

Two: "???"

.........

Half an hour later, Er Zhang formally signed a contract with Cao Xuan, who had lingering fears.

The role of Ximen Qing is not much, the filming time is about two and a half months, and the salary is 5000 yuan.

"Water Margin" is produced by the crew of CCTV, the budget is placed on the set shooting, and the actors' remuneration is not high.

Many "Liangshan Heroes" have been filmed for two years, and they are paid 1 to 3 yuan.

Li Xuejian was the most paid for the entire "Water Margin" crew, with 1 yuan per episode, which took about two years to shoot, and the film's pay was about 30 yuan.

It seems a lot to look at, but you must know that Li Xuejian can now be regarded as the top actor in the mainland.

Actors of the same level as him star in film and television, and the remuneration is not lower than seven figures. In Xiangjiang, there are several who have already received eight-figure remuneration, and the schedule does not exceed half a year at most.

In the past two years, he only got more than 30 yuan in salary, which is the price that the young and the bewildered can only negotiate with a gun pointed at his head......

In fact, it stands to reason that Cao Xuan, a newcomer, can't get 5000 remuneration. His predecessor Li Qiang signed a contract of 5000, and he is already a famous actor.

The reason why Cao Xuan's remuneration is comparable to that of Li Qiang is mainly due to the care given by the two films in consideration of "Countless Brothers"

Cao Xuan does not charge for the copyright of his songs, but he has to pay some labor fees for singing, including the salary, which is exactly 5000 yuan.

This is also the single highest income Cao Xuan has received since he stepped into the society.

However, Cao Xuan was very happy and soon regained his composure.

In 1997, the housing prices in Beijing were not too low. The average price in Tongzhou was about 1800, the average price in Chaoyang was 3500, and the average price in the four inner city districts was above 4200.

At present, everyone likes to live in commercial buildings, and the price of courtyard houses has not risen yet, but in slightly better areas, the average price is at least 2000.

For Cao Xuan's salary, it is difficult to buy a toilet in Tongzhou, and the dream of hoarding courtyard houses still has a long way to go...

After signing the contract and getting the role, Zhang Zhaolin gave Cao Xuan two days to familiarize himself with the script, and the filming officially started the day after tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)