New York 1988

Chapter 11 High-Sounding Discrimination

The performance of the popular musical is almost 365 days a year, all year round,

There are even two or three days in a week where there are two performances a day.

The same is true for "The Phantom of the Opera". After the celebratory dinner that night, there was no rest time the next day, and the performance continued.

However, all the stage shapes and performance procedures have been perfected and matured, and the big guys are used to it. Therefore, it is not too busy until the opening performance.

A week passed and Michael Jackson still hadn't called.

Jennifer Aniston and others who were eagerly looking forward to it all felt hopeless and were a little frustrated.

But Han Sheng is not the only way.

For example, Sarah Brightman, she is watching the songs that Han Sheng brought over with lyrics and music, humming and praising: "There are many good songs in this!"

Fianna naturally also wanted to assist, "Yeah, for example, this song Everything I Do (I Do It For You), and this song another day in paradise, I really like it, and I even feel that I might be able to get the announcement Brand's champion single!"

Han Sheng was happy. Everything I Do (I Do It For You) was the No. 8 single on the bulletin board for [-] weeks. Although another day in paradise was a little less, it was also the No. [-] single for four weeks.

If he was not still an unknown boy, he would be reluctant to take out so many at once.

"By the way, have these songs been registered for copyright?" Sarah Brightman looked at Han Sheng.

It seems that she also thought of some dirty possibilities, and Fianna next to her smiled proudly, "A few days ago, when Vincent showed me these, I specifically asked my old classmate to do it. He has filed a copyright record, but he is a director of BMI!"

In fact, it's not just these songs, Han Sheng also went to the Screenwriters Association to file some movie scripts, such as "The Lion King", "Jurassic Park", "Titanic" and so on.

Especially "Titanic", a movie that can bring a huge aura to the director and actors, and can last almost a lifetime, he also has some ideas.As for whether to invest in the director or act in the role, it will be decided at that time depending on the situation.

Of course, let's talk about being famous right now, otherwise everything is empty talk.

When everything was ready, Sarah Brightman stood up, "That's all right, let's go, I've already made an appointment with Thompson!"

Thompson is the North American vice president of EMI, and Sarah Brightman has been cooperating with EMI. In addition, the last "Phantom of the Opera" was a super hit around the world. Thompson's recommendation to Sarah Brightman, It is still more important.

It is probably the so-called not looking at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face.

EMI's branch in Manhattan is just over 46th Street, not far away, and it will arrive soon.

Thompson is a middle-aged man in his fifties who is already bald.He came to meet Sarah Brightman at the door himself.

After a simple meeting and pleasantries, Sarah Brightman recommended Han Sheng to him, and Thompson also seemed very enthusiastic at this time.

Next, it was Han Sheng who showed his works to Thompson and the music director and other professionals to taste. Finally, under the arrangement of the other party, he went to the recording studio to audition and simply sang a few passages.

From 09:30 in the morning to [-]:[-] noon, it took almost two hours. During this period, both Thompson and the music director expressed their appreciation for Han Sheng, especially the music director appreciated his singing skills very much, and said It's super amazing.

After tossing, Thompson asked them to wait in the reception room for a while, and he discussed with the company people.

Sarah Braman looked very happy at this time, "It seems to be working well."

Fianna also nodded frequently.

There was indeed nothing wrong with the whole process, especially Han Sheng's performance received various praises.

However, this wait is almost an hour.

It was almost twelve o'clock when Thompson came to the reception room again, holding some documents that looked like a contract in his hand.

However, Han Sheng, who has more experience in life, has already discovered the problem from the other party's face and waiting situation.

Sure enough, Thompson launched his acting skills at the beginning, "Vincent, you are really good, very good, and we are very happy to have the opportunity to work with you. Um, that, you wrote Everything I Do (I Do It For You ), another day in paradise and other songs, we especially like them, and we are willing to pay a high price to buy them...!"

They are all adults, and they can understand what he wants to do as soon as he hears it.

If they really want to cooperate and let Han Sheng record these songs and release the film, Thompson will not deliberately say that he will buy certain songs.Because that's redundant.

Now, if he said that, it could only mean that he didn't intend to let Han Sheng sing these songs.

Han Sheng had guessed it a long time ago, and he was still calm, but Fianna's face turned cold at that moment, "Mr. Thompson, what do you mean?"

Thompson looked embarrassed, "Ms. Fianna, we really admire Vincent. But, you know, he is Chinese after all. This is not discrimination by our company. It is a social reality, and even some hidden Rules. Of course, after our discussion, we still decided to sign it and send him the film. It’s just that there are some excellent works, we will find someone else, don’t worry, they will definitely be popular singers, so Vincent will also get more Too many royalties...!"

Fianna is usually serious, but elegant.

At this time, I couldn't help but exploded, "You keep saying that it's not discrimination, but these shitty things you do are not discrimination!"

Thompson looked innocent, "Ms. Fianna, it's not that we don't send him videos, but we think we should maximize the benefits. He can sing some of his excellent works and put them on the market to test the waters, and at the same time gain popularity; Even better, I think it is beneficial for him to sing more popular songs and get more money!"

"Do you think other people's singing is at Vincent's level? His singing skills are so good, only he can truly perform these songs perfectly!" Sarah Brightman tried hard to persuade.

Thompson was unwavering, "Don't worry, we will definitely find the perfect candidate...!"

"Pochet!" Fianna didn't wait for him to finish, and waved her hand to call Han Sheng to leave.

Sarah Brightman didn't do Thompson any favors either.

Han Sheng is the one who helps her, and she is the one who brings benefits to EMI.

Now she took the initiative to come to the door to give benefits, but EMI came out with such a moth.

From a certain point of view, EMI disrespected her and failed her.

On the other hand, Thompson, still with a shameless face, said to Han Sheng and others who left: "Ms. Fianna, you know that what I said is true, Vincent's Chinese identity...!"

"Shut the fuck up," Fianna turned around abruptly, her finger almost poking Thompson's face, "Just wait, I'll let you see the day you regret it! "

Thompson curled his lips, and after they left, he sneered, "Still waiting, I think it's after you run into walls everywhere, come back in desperation!"

……

At 05:30 in the afternoon, Julia, who came home from get off work, saw Han Sheng busy in the kitchen, and asked in surprise, "Why did you come back so early today?"

Then with a little excitement, "Did you go to the record company today?"

"No!" Han Sheng shook his head.

"Oh!" Although she had been mentally prepared, Julia was still a little disappointed, and even more sad for her own child.

But he didn't dare to show it, and patted Han Sheng on the shoulder, "It's okay, keep working hard, mom is optimistic about you!"

"Of course, I'm the best!"

"Tch, you're the only one who has the nerve to say the best!" Elizabeth, who just came home, opened the door and yelled at him.

But when he saw the dish he was cooking, he ran over immediately and said excitedly, "You know how to cook sweet and sour pork with pineapple?"

"That's right, I just studied with Master Li from Yuehai Building for two days. If you look at my level, you can tell me I'm not that good!" Han Sheng said proudly.

Yuehai Restaurant is a large restaurant in Chinatown, and it is also owned by Luo Zhigang's family.

Chef Li is the chef of Yuehai Building. He cooks Cantonese cuisine: sweet and sour pork with pineapple is a must, and the Han family likes it very much.

Seeing that Elizabeth was obviously hungry, he took a piece and gave it to her mouth.

Elizabeth squeaked and bit it, and took two mouthfuls happily, but she was disgusted in her mouth: "It's so ordinary!"

"Then don't eat it later!" Han Sheng also said angrily.

After making a fuss for a while, Han Zheng also came back, and the big guys officially started dinner.

While eating, we inevitably talked about going to the record company today.

After knowing that Han Sheng failed, although everyone was disappointed, they were already mentally prepared.

As a Chinese, if you want to succeed in this country, you are destined to work harder than others, experience more hardships, twists and turns, and so on.

During the meal, the atmosphere was a little heavy. After the meal, Han Sheng gave everyone the presents he bought today.

Everyone has some clothes and shoes.

Everyone was also very surprised. Julia held a lot of clothes and shoes, and said in astonishment: "When did you buy it, and why did you buy so many?"

Han Zheng also frowned, "Didn't you take the money from your Uncle Luo to make up for your health? Why did you buy these?"

"I didn't spend any money!"

Han Sheng explained; "Didn't the contract fail today? Ms. Brightman said to eat delicious food, go shopping and relax, and then just saw the right clothes, so she bought some for me as a gift for her... ...!"

This is indeed true.

As for Julia's clothes, he saw that the family was living in poverty and hadn't bought new clothes for a long time. In addition, it was Chinese New Year soon, so he picked some suitable ones.

Originally, he was going to pay for it himself, but Sarah Brightman insisted on paying the bill, and finally got angry, so he gave up.

Moreover, after Sarah Brightman knew his intentions, she deliberately picked some more and spent nearly [-] dollars.

This was 1988 US dollars in [-], although it was nothing to a rich woman whose record income was close to [-] million a year.

"You picked this?"

Wearing a brand new caramel camel woolen coat with a white woolen sweater inside, white trousers and white sneakers, and a beige plush scarf around her neck, Elizabeth looks super fashionable and beautiful.

She is also very satisfied with this outfit, her eyes are shining.

However, it is very doubtful that this is Han Sheng's choice.

Han Sheng shrugged and said nothing.

As a master of gynecology, he not only has a super understanding of women's physical ailments, but after a long time, he will inevitably hear women's various dressing topics, and then he will naturally understand a little bit.

Just these, he couldn't tell her.

Elizabeth didn't ask any more questions, and continued to try on another black woolen coat and a long white down jacket.She has three sets in total, and they are all big brands, such as Chanel.

As long as it is a woman, it is really hard not to like these.

However, new doubts soon appeared.

Han Sheng even bought her underwear, and the problem is - the perfect size!
Even if he had seen her body, he couldn't be so accurate.

In other words, how many times did he have to look at it to be so accurate.

Even, why is he so experienced.

Elizabeth felt her face was a little hot, and then, suddenly turned around and gave Han Sheng a kick.

Another inexplicable beating!
However, Han Sheng is already experienced, so he is not surprised by favor or shame.

If he knew the reason, he would at most make complaints about it. For him, the size is really a basic thing.

Oh, by the way, he bought his underwear privately.

If Sarah Brightman pays for this, then he will be considered a problem.

(End of this chapter)