Treasure Island 1992, starting from the Four Little Heavenly Kings

Qidian Records, President's Office.

Facing Chen Qiming's inquiry, Tao Zhe directly explained with practical actions.

He turned on the tape recorder next to Chen Qiming's desk and inserted the master tape.

sizzle...

There was a slight noise in the tape recorder, and then the music started.

[This beach is deserted]

[The wind blows over the cold coast]

[I gently shake the sand out of my shoes]

【Look at my footprints】

[oh step by step alone]

【so lonely】

……

Tao Zhe's clean voice had a hint of sadness, which made Chen Qiming a little lost in thought.

"This is the finished record. We have already started promoting it and it will be officially released next week!"

Tao Zhe looked at Chen Qiming anxiously.

No wonder he was so nervous.

But Chen Qiming's attitude is too important.

If Chen Qiming feels that this record is not good, then Tao Zhe will hardly be able to get another important job at Qidian Records unless he changes jobs.

Therefore, he was very nervous, fearing that Chen Qiming would not like his singing.

"Good, going as planned!"

Fortunately, Chen Qiming's words made Tao Zhe breathe a sigh of relief.

"He's not famous now. Ci Weiwei, please help him take on a few more variety shows to increase his exposure!" Chen Qiming looked at Liu Ciwei.

Tao Zhe is actually somewhat famous in the behind-the-scenes circles of Baodao music scene.

Not only did he write "Love is Simple" for Chen Qiming, he also participated in the production of many of Chen Qiming's records.

With these experiences, he is not a big name in the Baodao production circle, but he is not unknown either.

However, in the eyes of the audience, he is a complete newcomer.

For newcomers, they have no reputation, no support, and no exposure.

If a record is released without any promotion, it will most likely go to waste.

Therefore, in order to avoid the failure of Tao Zhe's album and to avoid the company losing money on this album, it is inevitable to conduct a certain range of publicity before the album is released.

"Understood, I will make arrangements here. Unfortunately, you have been very busy recently. Otherwise, I could have let you take him to promote it!" Liu Ciwei said with some regret.

With Chen Qiming's fame and appeal, as long as Tao Zhe follows Chen Qiming on a few shows or attends a few events, and Chen Qiming recommends it to fans, Tao Zhe's fame will definitely rise like a rocket.

It's a pity that Chen Qiming is currently busy with work and has almost no time to spare.

"Although I can't bring him on the show, I will help recommend him during the interview. I hope it will be effective!"

Chen Qiming also said with some regret.

Tao Zhe's performance in the future may not be as good as Jay Chou, but he is not weak either.

Therefore, Chen Qiming values ​​him no less than Jay Chou.

However, he was not very lucky. When he released the record, he happened to be too busy and could not give him much help.

However, this is not too regrettable.

Although I can't take him with me for publicity, I can give him more resources in terms of other resources.

Anyway, I won't lose money to him.

“It’s okay, you’re busy with your business, I’ll just run around and promote it myself!”

Although Tao Zhe regretted that Chen Qiming could not take him on a promotional tour in person, he didn't mind either.

He knew very well how busy Chen Qiming was, so naturally he didn't take it to heart.

After asking about the records of Michelle Reis and Tao Zhe, Chen Qiming looked at Jay Chou next to him.

Seeing Chen Qiming looking at him, Jay Chou suddenly became nervous.

Last year, Chen Qiming said that he would make his debut this year.

He was looking forward to this very much.

Now, he was very eager to hear from Chen Qiming about preparing for his debut.

"puff……"

Seeing Jay Chou's nervous look, Chen Qiming couldn't help but smile and said:
"Don't worry, I won't break my promise if I let you debut."

After a pause, Chen Qiming explained with a solemn expression:
“Although I’m letting you debut, I won’t show mercy if you don’t perform well.

At that time, if your business ability is not good, I will let you return to the behind-the-scenes team and let you debut when you are capable. "

"Brother Qiming! Don't worry, I won't let you down. If I can't do it, I will return to the team behind the scenes!"

Hearing that Chen Qiming agreed to let him debut, Jay Chou became excited, stood at attention and said loudly.

Hearing this, Chen Qiming couldn't help but smile.

Chen Qiming naturally has no doubts about Jay Chou's business ability.

In the past year, since Jay Chou joined Qidian Records, apart from his usual work and classes, he has spent almost all the rest of his time in the company's practice room, where professionals hired by the company teach him various skills.

Although Jay Chou has just turned 17, to be honest, in terms of professional ability, many singers in Hong Kong and Taiwan are not as good as him.

In addition, Chen Qiming consciously cultivates his own creation.

It can be said that even without looking at his future achievements, based on his current creative ability, Chen Qiming feels that he is one of the most promising newcomers in the Chinese music scene.

“Since you are so confident, let’s start preparing your record!

Still prefer ep.

Brother Xiu Nan is the producer. "

Chen Qiming said and then smiled: "You have been studying composition for a long time. I allow you to submit a song. If it passes the review, the song will be your own."

"Well..." Jay Chou blushed slightly after hearing Chen Qiming's words, "Well, brother Qiming, I want to sing the song you wrote!"

Chen Qiming frowned and looked at Jay Chou.

Jay Chou was looking at him expectantly.

It seemed like it was a great honor to be able to sing the songs he wrote.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Qiming understood Jay Chou's thoughts.

This is becoming dependent on him.

In addition, Chen Qiming's creative ability is recognized. As we all know, almost all of the songs he has written are golden songs.

With such a hit-making machine, he would naturally feel that using Chen Qiming's songs would have a greater chance of success.

"Do you know why I only gave Tao Zhe one song?"

Chen Qiming pointed at Tao Zhe and asked Jay Chou.

Jay Chou glanced at Tao Zhe and shook his head in confusion.

“It’s not that I can’t write good songs, it’s that I’m giving you a chance!
If all of you don't write songs and it's all up to me, then why would I recruit you into the company?
Jay, you have to know that what we at Qidian Records value most is people who can create independently.

For those who have the ability to create independently, the contract terms are twice as high as those of others.

You have great creative talent, and I don’t want you to become a tool who only knows how to sing.

And let me tell you the truth, if you want to go further in the music industry, the only thing you can rely on is your own creative ability.

Otherwise, in terms of singing skills, you are average, in terms of appearance, you are average, in terms of background, to be honest, you are average too. "Chen Qiming's words were a bit harsh, but he felt he should say them.

He didn't want Jay Chou to go astray just because he discovered him in advance.

To put it bluntly, if he goes astray, Chen Qiming may give him a good job because of the relationship between the two parties.

But it is obviously impossible for Chen Qiming to spare no effort to push him.

Chen Qiming is not a great philanthropist who does not ask for anything in return.

He cultivates Jay Chou, and naturally hopes that Jay Chou will bring him enough benefits.

Otherwise, why would he take care of Jay Chou like this if he is not a relative?

Chen Qiming's words made Jay Chou lower his head.

Even if he said something harsh, Chen Qiming wouldn't mind saying something nice to him.

"I am very optimistic about your creative ability. Although the media often say that so-and-so is Xiao Chen Qiming, in my opinion, you are the one who really has the potential to reach my position!"

"Really?"

Hearing Chen Qiming's words, Jay Chou suddenly raised his head.

He didn't expect that Chen Qiming would value him so much.

"Yes, I am very optimistic about you!" Chen Qiming nodded.

Then, he added: "You write a few songs and submit them yourself, and the company will select three songs from them."

Of course Chen Qiming would not really write not a single song for Jay Chou.

He is putting pressure on him.

Let him submit the song first, and if it works, use what he wrote. If not, Chen Qiming will write it for him (well, copy his future songs for him).

After a few more words of explanation, Tao Zhe and Jay Chou left the office one after another, leaving only Chen Qiming and Liu Ciwei behind.

"Jaylen is too young. His composition ability is very good, but his lyrics writing ability is very poor. I suggest giving him a lyricist!"

After both of them left, Liu Ciwei thought for a while and suggested.

"Do you have anyone to recommend?"

Chen Qiming thought about it and felt that Liu Ciwei was right.

Don’t you really think that Jay Chou is good at writing lyrics?
He is not a famous college student like Chen Qiming.

He is just a junior high school student now and has problems writing essays.

“The company has recruited some lyricists, and one of them is a good one named Fang Wenshan. This guy writes very good classical Chinese lyrics.

Jay, doesn’t he like the kind of ancient songs you mentioned very much?Let him create with Jay. Liu Ciwei said.

"Fang Wenshan?" Chen Qiming looked surprised.

"Yes, do you know him?" Liu Ciwei looked confused. Fang Wenshan had only joined the company not long ago. Logically speaking, he should have never had contact with Chen Qiming.

"I have had contact with him! When he was on the set of "The Legend of White Snake", he seemed to have played a little demon in it."

Chen Qiming said casually.

Fang Wenshan did act in "The Legend of White Snake", but the fact is that he had no contact with Chen Qiming at all.

Chen Qiming's impression of him actually came from dream memories.

Ever since I met Jay Chou, I naturally had more and more dreams about Jay Chou.

Among them, in addition to a large number of songs, there are also some characters related to him.

Among them, Fang Wenshan is one of the important roles.

According to the dream, Fang Wenshan played an important factor in Jay Chou's success.

It was the two who collaborated to create classic ancient songs such as "Fireworks Easily Cold", "Blue and White Porcelain", etc., which made Jay Chou No. 1 in the Chinese music scene in later generations.

Of course, with Chen Qiming's current status, he is not interested in these.

He was surprised that Fang Wenshan actually came to his Qidian Records for an interview.

This is a surprising thing.

"You are in charge of the new people in the company. Are there any who have potential?"

The arrival of Fang Wenshan made Chen Qiming realize that Qidian Records was no longer a small business.

He hadn't paid attention to the new people in the company for a long time, so he wanted to see if any new people in the dream had joined the company.

"Yes, when Wu Bai performed at the High School Affiliated to Baodao Normal University to promote the record a few days ago, the school's guitar club performed on stage.

I think this band called So Band is very good and I'm currently in the observation stage.

I have already started to contact them, and I plan to sign them after a while, and then let them perform in major universities and bars for a period of time, and then make a record for them. "

Liu Ciwei thought for a moment and said.

"So Band?"

Chen Qiming thought about it in his mind and found no information about this band, so he stopped paying attention.

"Just look at the arrangements! Pay more attention to Jay's records. I shouldn't be able to stay in Treasure Island for long.

I should go to Hong Kong the day after tomorrow. "

After chatting with Liu Ciwei for a while, Chen Qiming asked Liu Ciwei to go about his business while he walked around the company twice.

Qidian Records has been established for more than a year, and the company has entered a formal stage.

There are nearly 20 people behind the scenes, including producers, songwriters, recording engineers, and mastering engineers.

In addition to record production personnel, there are also many people in other departments of the company.

The publicity department is specifically responsible for publicity. This department is Liu Ciwei's main responsibility. It currently has no less than 15 people. The department staff are all people Liu Ciwei poached from major TV stations and record companies. They are people who bring their own resources.

In addition, there is a training department.

This is a department that Qidian Records attaches great importance to. Newcomers to the company, whether they are debuting or not, must be trained here.

The training included language learning in various countries, singing instruction, and even dancing, several teachers were hired.

Among them, Chen Qiming’s own concert dancer team also works here.

When he has nothing to do, he teaches dance to the company's singers, and when Chen Qiming holds a concert, he works as a backup dancer.

Coupled with various other personnel, the total number of people in Qidian Records has exceeded [-], which is a company with a large number of people among many companies in Baodao.

After walking around the company twice, Chen Qiming listened to Tao Zhe's album "Beach" twice.

Tao Zhe's album has few hits, so if he wants to sell it for money, he has to rely on quality.

Therefore, Chen Qiming attaches great importance to the production quality of records.

After listening to it twice, he felt that there was no problem. Chen Qiming asked Liu Ciwei to arrange the promotion of the record as soon as possible before leaving the company.

Ding Dong!

As soon as I got in the car and was about to drive home, my phone rang, and it was a text message.

"My dear, when will you return to Hong Kong? I miss you!" - Gigi Lai.

After taking a look, Chen Qiming didn't reply. He started the car and started to go home.

Since getting to know each other in depth in Baodao last time, Gigi Lai has continued to send text messages to Chen Qiming every day.

In the past two days, maybe because she knew that Chen Qiming was about to return to Hong Kong, her text messages became even more frequent.

Not only her, in recent days, Zhou Huimin, Li Jiaxin and even Li Ruotong have frequently sent him messages.

As for the reason!It was simply because the Taiwan Province and the International Charity Association wrote directly to the White House and called the White House for him.

The support of these two behemoths makes Chen Qiming even more popular.

Everyone knows that Chen Qiming's influence is huge. If you want to catch up with him, you basically don't have to worry about it for the rest of your life.

(End of this chapter)