235: Chapter 235 Huaxing Mobile Signs a Contract!

Lou Bingan gave a cold snort. She didn't believe that in this circle, there was any "persistence" that couldn't be swayed by enough money.

Anyway, it wasn't her money!

Jiang Kaige, you owe me this!

Regardless, Lou Bingan had warned Jiang Kaige in advance: if he didn't agree, she would expose his secrets.

Lou Bingan already had some evidence; after all, they were boyfriend and girlfriend, so finding some leverage was quite easy.

At worst, she'd just spend some money to hire a paparazzi.

Jiang Kaige: You're damn smart, aren't you? Screwing over your own people!

Lou Bingan: You're the one who forced me!

The two agreed that once this program ended, their relationship would also end, and Jiang Kaige would no longer provide resources to Lou Bingan.

So Lou Bingan was now grabbing whatever she could while she still could.

In the meeting room, the air conditioning was blasting, but the atmosphere was a bit stiff.

Lou Bingan and Wu Ming were smiling at a man in his early thirties wearing a denim shirt.

"Master Ah Lun, we absolutely recognize your talent! We are also being very sincere... It's just, could we write her name in the composer and lyricist credits?"

The composer called Ah Lun tapped his fingers lightly on the table. He didn't look at Wu Ming, but instead at Lou Bingan, who had been looking down at her phone. "Does Miss Lou also have some knowledge of composition?"

Lou Bingan looked up and forced a sweet smile. "I wouldn't call it 'knowledge,' I just have some of my own insights. I'm in urgent need of a representative work right now—a work that belongs exclusively to me."

The corner of Ah Lun's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.

He had written viral hits online and considered himself to have long since let go of his pride, but facing such a blatant request, he still felt a surge of disgust in his heart.

But he had just bought a house recently, and the mortgage pressure was significant...

Wu Ming timely handed over a check; the figure on it far exceeded the market price.

"Master Ah Lun, look, this is a win-win. Bingan gets her representative work, and you not only get a generous reward but also our friendship. As they say, may friendship last forever; there will be plenty of collaborations in the future."

Ah Lun stared at the check, silent for a full minute.

Finally, he took a deep breath and reached out to slowly move the check in front of himself.

"The song... you can have the credit... We'll do as you say."

He paused and added, "But the arrangement and production must be handled entirely by my team."

A triumphant smile immediately bloomed on Lou Bingan's face.

See, she knew it—there was nothing that couldn't be traded.

She wouldn't know that after Ah Lun left the building, he sat in his car for a long time and then called an old friend.

His first words were: "Today, I sold myself for a good price."

Meanwhile, Lou Bingan was excitedly thinking that once this 'Lou Bingan original' hit came out, who would dare say she had no talent?

She sent some requirements over to Ah Lun; she was the client now.

Lou Bingan's requests kept coming: a segment of high-pitched vocal gymnastics here, a chorus that must be catchy enough to conquer the audience there—it absolutely had to fit the theme of 'dreams.'

She rambled on about her understanding of 'dreams.' Of course, her own experiences couldn't be shared; they weren't exactly honorable.

She could only talk about her imagination—that version of Lou Bingan in her fantasies who was much more perfect.

Ah Lun watched the new messages constantly popping up on his phone screen, his brow furrowing tighter and tighter.

He could almost imagine Lou Bingan tapping the screen with her nails to send these 'orders.'

He suppressed the urge to smash his phone and simply replied with a brief 'Received.'

In the following days, Lou Bingan immersed herself in the fantasy of her 'creative genius' persona.

From time to time, she would post staged photos in the recording studio on social media or share some 'creative insights' with a feigned air of profundity.

Her captions were filled with words like 'inspiration' and 'melody,' leading her fans to eagerly anticipate the release of this original work.

Ah Lun's team completed the arrangement and production amidst a low-pressure atmosphere.

He indeed kept his promise; the quality of the song was unexpectedly high, even cleverly wrapping a layer of sophisticated arrangement around Lou Bingan's demands.

However, the process of recording Lou Bingan's vocals was exceptionally difficult.

Her singing ability was barely passing, and it was very taxing for her to handle a work of this complexity.

Although this song was 'tailor-made' for Lou Bingan, she was still miles away from being able to master it.

"No, these parts need to be changed."

"I don't think this part is very good. With so many transitions, the audience will think I only have technique and no emotion."

"Also, this note should be lowered. Singing that high will only make the audience think I'm just showing off my skills..."

Lou Bingan changed every part she couldn't sing well.

Naturally, her reasons were as high-sounding as they could be!

Anyway, it wasn't her fault; it was for the sake of the audience.

Ah Lun gritted his teeth; for the sake of the money, he endured it!!!

But every composer has their own style, and Ah Lun's song would naturally carry some of it—it was unavoidable.

Compared to the miserable Lou Bingan, Chen Yu was riding high.

On Thursday, he received a brand signing offer.

Spokesperson for the latest series of Huaxing Mobile.

Upon hearing the name, Chen Yu's first reaction was...

"Dad, did you request for the brand to seek me out for an endorsement?"

"No, this was a decision by the Operations Department."

But he was the key to the Operations Department's decision; this could be considered an expression of paternal love.

There were more suitable spokespeople than just Chen Yu, but there was only one set of resources—this was the power of capital.

Chen Yu could be said to have enjoyed its benefits.

"Decision by the Operations Department..." he repeated in a low voice.

The signing process was very fast, and the next day Huaxing Mobile released an announcement.

[Huaxing Mobile signs a major new spokesperson, a key step in the brand's youth-oriented strategy!]

[The New Power of Huaxing — Chen Yu!]

The comments section exploded.

Amidst the fans' cheers and congratulations, there were also some jarring voices.

[What right does Chen Yu have?!]

[This was clearly my idol's endorsement; why was it snatched away by this guy named Chen Yu!]

[There must be some shady dealings behind this!]

[Is Chen Yu really a second-generation rich kid?]

[To be honest, with Chen Yu's current strength, he shouldn't be able to reach this level of contract.]

One of the top three mobile phone brands in China, with a burgeoning lead in the industry.

Every brand spokesperson had to go through a rigorous selection process.

Chen Yu did indeed fit their philosophy—young and full of creativity!

Furthermore, rising from a low point is a very inspiring process of hard work.

Looking at the image of Chen Yu shaking hands with the brand representative, Lou Bingan was very unhappy!!!

"Why?"

She hadn't even managed to get this endorsement!

Did Chen Yu... sleep with an executive to get these resources?

Who would have thought that a guy who looked so upright could actually do such a thing!

Lou Bingan was still jealous!

She even lost interest in practicing her singing.

"Let's not practice for now, everyone take a break!"

Lou Bingan was just that "good"; even taking a break was for the sake of others.