Chapter 114: Another Draw (Seeking Subscriptions)

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At Yangcheng Television Station, in the reception room, four people sat together: Yang Qing, Qin Xue, Deputy Director Zhang Wei, and Director Wu.

“Little Yang,” Zhang Wei greeted with a cheerful smile, “since we’re all familiar with each other, I won’t beat around the bush. Little Xue must have already told you the reason we invited you here today, right?”

Yang Qing nodded. “Yes.”

“Good, then I’ll get straight to the point,” Zhang Wei said. “We’ve listened to your five compositions, both Director Wu and I are very satisfied. So, we want to buy the usage rights outright. By the way, have you registered the copyrights?”

“Yes, I just finished registering them a few days ago,” Yang Qing replied.

“That’s great. Our idea is to purchase the usage rights for these five pieces, but the authorship rights remain with you. How does that sound?”

Yang Qing glanced at him, then at Qin Xue, and after a moment of thought, smiled. “Director Zhang, why don’t you tell me what price you’re offering first? I’ll consider it before making a decision.”

“Alright! Haha...” Zhang Wei laughed. “Young people with experience are truly different—much more mature now, haha...” He then held up one finger. “One hundred thousand yuan per piece, so five pieces for five hundred thousand.”

“And for the food documentary opening you edited for us, we’ll also pay you one hundred thousand, making a total of six hundred thousand, paid to you all at once! Also...” He paused, glanced at Qin Xue, then continued with a smile, “Also, thanks to Little Xue, we’ve secured you an opportunity. I heard you’ve recorded a few songs and compositions, right?”

“Yes, that’s right,” Yang Qing smiled. “They should be released soon.”

Zhang Wei nodded. “So, after Little Xue’s efforts, we’ve decided to play your songs and compositions on repeat during our music segment on Yangcheng Radio for one week! How does that sound?”

Yang Qing was visibly surprised, as if struck by a pleasant surprise. He quickly nodded and smiled, “That’s wonderful, thank you so much, Director Zhang.”

“Haha...” Zhang Wei laughed heartily. “We’re the ones who should thank you. Without you, this food program wouldn’t exist, and I have a feeling its ratings will be high. When that happens... you can’t refuse when I invite you for a drink.”

What Zhang Wei said came straight from his heart. This food program was his main project, and if the ratings soared, it would solidify his rise to a higher position. At that time, Yang Qing would be a benefactor on his path to success.

Seeing Zhang Wei so courteous, Yang Qing was a little stunned but quickly smiled, “I’m also looking forward to the broadcast of this food program. But for now, let’s discuss our cooperation.”

Zhang Wei nodded. “Right. Little Yang, please share your thoughts and opinions.”

“Okay,” Yang Qing pondered for a moment, then said, “I agree with the terms you just mentioned, but I want to add one condition concerning the buyout period.”

“Buyout period?” Zhang Wei asked in confusion. “What do you mean?”

“Two years.”

Yang Qing spoke firmly, “I can sell you the usage rights of these five compositions, but only for two years. After that, the rights revert to me. If you want to continue using them, we’ll negotiate again.”

“Uh, that... seems unnecessary,” Zhang Wei hesitated.

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“No, it’s necessary,” Yang Qing shook his head with a smile. “Director Zhang, do you intend to produce only one season of this food show? You should know that the culinary culture of our country is far richer than just the dozen or so dishes you’re filming now—there’s so much more.”

“Besides, our country is vast and rich in resources; each region has its own unique culture. Using food as the thread to weave together the cultures of all regions, I believe you understand the significance of such a program without me having to explain.”

As Yang Qing spoke, Director Wu’s eyes trembled, and Zhang Wei looked thoughtful. Yang Qing fell silent, patiently waiting.

After a moment, Zhang Wei took a deep breath, his gaze complex as he looked at Yang Qing. “You’re truly a genius! I have to say, what you just said moved me. But I have a question.”

“Please, go ahead,” Yang Qing replied.

“Well, if we produce a second or even a third season, will these five compositions still be suitable?”

Hearing this, Yang Qing smiled and replied, “Director Zhang, I think you understand better than I do. No matter how many seasons a show has, its content may change, but the main theme does not. If the main theme remains, the theme song stays the same. Only then can people recognize it and feel it’s still the same essence.”

“As for the other compositions, I can’t guarantee if they’ll fit, but if not, it’s no problem—we can create new ones. Don’t you agree?”

“Gah!”

The three present were momentarily stunned, staring blankly at Yang Qing. It seemed they had just been outwitted!

Zhang Wei gave Yang Qing a long look, then smiled helplessly. “I really don’t know how to evaluate you. All I can say is that we should collaborate more in the future! So... I agree to your proposal!”

“Haha... Thank you, Director Zhang,” Yang Qing said happily. The deal secured, he was especially pleased thinking of the sixty thousand yuan about to enter his account, making his heart race.

...

At five in the afternoon, Yang Qing got into Qin Xue’s car and left the television station.

“Where to? Want me to take you home?”

“No, let’s go to Xiaoying’s place first—I promised to deliver her the songs.”

“Oh, you finished writing that quickly!” Qin Xue was surprised, then smiled. “But you’re always fast, so it’s normal.”

She grinned brightly. “Your negotiation skills today were really charming! Not bad!”

“Hehe... not really,” Yang Qing smiled sheepishly. “I learned from Wang Ming—I consulted him all the way here.”

“Giggle, learning and applying on the spot—it’s good, you’re improving,” Qin Xue said. “If you’re tired, take a little nap.”

“Okay, just drive a bit slower and be careful.”

“Got it.”

The car fell into a warm silence. Qin Xue drove attentively while Yang Qing closed his eyes gently—not because he was tired, but because he wanted to use the system’s lottery feature.

Before the draw, as usual, Yang Qing silently prayed in his heart, hoping the system would understand his wishes, then started the draw.

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“Whirr!”

Achievement points were consumed; the lottery wheel began to spin. After a moment...

“Ding! Congratulations, host! You have won a ‘Real Scene Simulation Experience Card.’ Note: Collect ten experience cards to activate the experience.”

Yang Qing: ...

“Another one of these strange experience cards? Really... sigh, let’s continue!”

Then...

“Ding! Congratulations, host! You have gained 1 point of charm!”

“Ding! Congratulations, host! You have gained 1 point of comprehension!”

“Ding! ...”

...

After eight consecutive draws, he obtained four experience cards, three points of comprehension, and one point of charm, but still no song he needed. Staring at the remaining seven achievement points, Yang Qing began to panic.

“This is the last time! Two draws at once for the finale!”

With a low shout in his heart, Yang Qing, like a gambler, performed a double draw.

After a moment...

“Ding! Congratulations, host! You have won the skill reward ‘Master Barber’!”

“Ding! Congratulations, host! You have won the classic song ‘Longing’!”

“Phew!”

Finally, he got it. Yang Qing exhaled heavily in relief, then began to accept the skill and listened to “Longing.”

As he listened, tears involuntarily welled up in the corner of his eyes.

“Guarding love, afraid of being laughed at, afraid of being truly seen.”

This lyric reminded him of a story...