380: Liang Dan tries to turn the situation around (1 more)
Li Mengjiao won the runner-up, and her family and friends were delighted.
Xu Mei won the championship, but the group of relatives and friends split into different camps.
Fu Jing was happy for Xu Mei, imagining the scene when Xu Mei would release an album and become a big star.
Qin Yi was happy for Xu Mei, but at the same time worried about Xu Mei's future. The road to stardom was not as simple as Fu Jing thought!
Xu Mei's parents were happy but dissatisfied. After the game, they finally saw the harsh rookie contract.
The time is long, one sign is ten years.
The account sharing ratio is low, and most of Xu Mei's income must be shared with the company, because the company wants to earn back the cost of packaging and promotion fees spent on her.
The liquidated damages are as high as seven figures!
Xu's father was dissatisfied, "How could you sign such a contract? You don't even want to regret it. How can your family have millions to pay liquidated damages for you! It's a ten-year long contract. How old will you be in ten years? You
This kid is so willful. He said he was traveling to Chengdu with his classmates, so we agreed. Little did we know that you signed up for this singing competition when you arrived in Chengdu, and even signed a contract with your mother without telling me—"
If others participate in the competition, there will be competition rewards.
Xu Mei’s competition reward is a “personal album” that is said to cost millions in promotional fees!
Although Xu's father is not a great person, he is still a middle-aged man struggling in society. He pays attention to tangible and tangible "rewards" rather than such frivolous promises.
Xu Mei gave up the most valuable ten years to others for such a frivolous promise. The more Xu Mei thought about it, the angrier he became.
Xu’s mother was not as excited as her husband, but she also disapproved:
"You have loved singing since you were a child. Your mother always encouraged you and even spent money to give you vocal lessons. Unexpectedly, her pampering of you actually harmed you. How could you have the idea of becoming a star? Count on the Xu family.
The three generations are from clean and innocent families. You are different from those girls who feed off their youth. You have been admitted to a prestigious university. Now if you want to be a star, what will you do with your studies?"
Xu Mei said that she had already thought about it and discussed it with the company. She would work according to the company's arrangements and would not give up her studies.
"The company wants to package me as an intellectual singer, and they also support me to continue my studies. The contract is indeed quite harsh, but newcomers in the entertainment industry are treated like this. Changing companies may not be better."
At that time, the organizers did not allow players to have contact with other companies. If Xu Mei wanted to join the industry, she actually had no more options.
As for the contract period and account sharing ratio, including liquidated damages, Xu Mei carefully weighed these conditions.
There is nothing to worry about because of her long tenure and low bill-sharing ratio. As long as she can become popular, she will have the confidence to negotiate a new contract with the company. If the company does not agree to renew her contract, Xu Mei will directly terminate the contract. The termination fee of up to seven figures is too high for ordinary working-class people.
It's an astronomical figure and can be afforded by popular stars.
In front of her parents, Xu Mei showed her stubborn side.
Anyway, now that the contract is signed even if it is not signed, the most her parents can do is scold her. Just like Xu's father said, with the Xu family's financial resources, they cannot afford millions in liquidated damages, even if they want Xu Mei to terminate the contract.
Among the people present, I am afraid that only Qin Yi's family has such a foundation. However, Qin Yi and Xu Mei are boyfriend and girlfriend who have just been in love for less than a year. No matter how shameless Xu Mei's parents are, they are embarrassed to ask Qin Yi's family to pay liquidated damages - let alone them.
I don't know how wealthy the Qin family is, but I just assume that Qin Yi's family is in good condition, that the young man and Xu Mei are classmates, that they have matching academic qualifications, and that he is tall and handsome, making him a good match for Xu Mei.
If we have to find fault, the only dissatisfaction Xu Mei's parents have with Qin Yi is that Qin Yi did not stop Xu Mei from signing the contract.
Alas, it's too late to say this now. We can't afford liquidated damages. The contract signed by Xu Mei must be implemented. Xu's father especially wants to meet the person in charge of the company and ask for a guarantee from the person in charge that the terms in the contract will be beneficial to Xu Mei.
To implement it.
How long will it take for a personal album that cost millions to be released?
Is this "millions of dollars spent" the cost of the top three contestants releasing an album together, or does the top three contestants each have a budget of one million?
Also, since Xu Mei won the championship, should the promotional expenses for her personal album be higher than those for the runner-up and third runner-up?
Fu Jing finally had a chance to speak.
"Uncle Xu, the company will definitely give priority to promoting Xu Mei. You don't have to worry about the album. If you promised it in front of so many media at the press conference, can it still be false?"
As Fu Jing talked, she felt uncomfortable.
Because Fu Jing suddenly thought that the organizer promised to release an album for the top three finalists. How could Li Mengjiao release an album even if she didn't sign a contract?
In that case, would Xu Mei blame himself for persuading her to sign a contract... Probably not. If the company does not engage in loss-making business, it would definitely be able to find a way to make Li Mengjiao give in, either by signing a contract like Xu Mei or canceling the promise of releasing an album!
Fu Jing pulled Xu Mei aside and whispered in Xu Mei's ear:
"You should keep a close eye on this matter. It's best to inquire about the terms of the contract given to Li Mengjiao by the company. The runner-up cannot be treated better than the champion. That would be too unfair."
Li Mengjiao refuses to sign a contract with the company and gives up releasing an album?
This option is not under Fu Jing's consideration.
No one would give up such a good opportunity to become famous!
Li Mengjiao's parents have always used the excuse of being "underage" to refuse to sign the contract, and they must be seeking better contract conditions.
As a result, he took Qiao too far and dragged Li Mengjiao into the runner-up position.
Xu Mei hesitated, "Even if the company really gives Li Mengjiao better conditions, is it useful for me to make a fuss? The contract in black and white has been signed, and if the company refuses to modify the terms of my contract, there is nothing I can do against the company..."
If the arm cannot twist the thigh, not only will the company be unable to do anything about it, but if things get serious, the company will think that Xu Mei is ignorant.
Fu Jing thought for a while and whispered a few words in Xu Mei's ear.
"……is this okay?"
"Of course! You are not the only one who signed the contract. Think about it, so many players who signed the contract did not reach the top three, and those who did not sign the contract did. They will also feel it is unfair."
It would be even more unfair if Li Mengjiao waited until the end to sign the contract and got a better contract.
Especially for the third runner-up in the finals, Li Mengjiao has to lose the competition and the contract. Why?
The idea Fu Jing came up with did not require Xu Mei to personally come forward at all, but Xu Mei was indispensable when reaping the benefits.
Xu Mei finally nodded slowly.
Qin Yi asked what the two said, and Xu Mei said vaguely, "Fu Jing was talking about how to ask for leave from the school."
Qin Yizheng was worried that he had no chance, so he immediately asked:
"Does Fu Jing plan to be your assistant? Will she not go back to school after the competition? You will have many commercial performances in the future. You can't bother Fu Jing to accompany you in every commercial performance. I think the judge Professor Fang has an assistant.
, why don't you also hire an assistant? I will try my best to accompany you to every business performance in the future. If I really can't spare the time, I will ask the assistant to accompany you."
Hire an assistant?
Xu Mei was a little moved.
Celebrities all have assistants.
During the competition in Hunan Province, Xu Mei saw celebrities coming and going on Mango Channel. Those who only brought assistants were already very low-key. Real popular stars not only have assistants, but also drivers and makeup artists. They bring many with them wherever they go.
People are superior to others in terms of momentum.
In order to persuade Xu Mei, Qin Yi also dug out the terms of Xu Mei's contract with the company.
"You see, according to this contract, the company should arrange an assistant for you. You can directly use someone from the company, or you can find someone you trust. The company will reimburse this part of the cost."
Qin Yi has never felt that this contract was so pleasing to the eye.
Xu Mei's attention was indeed attracted, and she and her parents couldn't wait to study the terms. Fu Jing was stunned on the spot and could not recover for a long time.
