"The popularity of the e-sports circle is no less than that of the entertainment industry, so this is also an opportunity for you to gain favor with the e-sports circle."
Zhao Yuan analyzed the pros and cons for Su Yu.
"I know, but why would they find us?"
While Xinghui wasn't small in Shuangqing City, it couldn't access resources like the EG team.
"It came from the head office," Zhao Yuan said with a smile.
Su Yu was stunned, then said, "The head office?"
"That's right. Originally, EG planned to find the head office's ace producer, but later they heard that the official also produced an All-Star theme song, and they were afraid their song would be overshadowed, so they reduced the budget."
The EG team's documentary would also be shown during the All-Stars, and this time the official had also hired Dingsheng Entertainment from Kyoto to produce the All-Star theme song, and it was Li Feihong, who had always cooperated with the official.
The two songs happened to be released at the same time.
But the EG executives had to release this song while the championship hype was still strong, so there was no other choice.
In desperation, they could only reduce the budget and not compete with a master like Li Feihong, acting as a foil.
"What's the budget?" Su Yu asked curiously.
"Thirty million," Zhao Yuan said, holding up three fingers.
Although this price wouldn't get them an ace producer in Kyoto, there was an ace producer willing to work in Shuangqing City.
"I'll take it!"
Su Yu took a deep breath.
Thirty million, and he could get over twenty million.
It was a considerable income.
Moreover, there was a song that was perfect for this team.
"I knew you'd take it. Just perform normally this time. The other party doesn't have high expectations, as the All-Star theme song is being handled by Kyoto's ace producer, and our song is just a foil."
Zhao Yuan smiled.
Chen Yong had wanted to give it to the company's only ace producer, but she intercepted it halfway.
She wanted Su Yu to gain some exposure in the e-sports circle, as the traffic in this circle was huge, and there might be many cooperation opportunities in the future.
"Okay," Su Yu replied with a noncommittal smile.
A foil?
Whoever wanted to be one could be.
He had no such interest.
...
Zhang Wei came to Xinghui for his first day of work.
He was very low-key, just like any other newcomer to the company.
He stayed at his desk and didn't interact with colleagues.
He needed time to get used to this unfamiliar environment.
As a newcomer, all he could do was wait. When there was an opportunity for someone in the composition department to need a singer for a song, the company would allocate resources.
Some newcomers often waited for one or two years without getting a chance to debut.
Zhang Wei didn't need to. Although he wasn't popular anymore, he still had a fan base, which was much better than that of ordinary newcomers.
His phone kept vibrating.
It was the internal group created by the contestants during the "Good Guy" competition.
He hadn't left the group.
But after he became unpopular, he hadn't posted in the group either.
It wasn't that he didn't want to post, but his messages were almost ignored, and over time, he stopped posting.
The entertainment industry was indeed realistic. When you were popular, people flocked to you, and everyone was your brother.
But once you became unpopular, you would find that those brothers seemed to have all died.
Over the years, the dozen or so people in the group had gained some fame in the entertainment industry. He, the champion of "Good Guy," debuted and was the worst off.
After his debut, he only had one hit song, "Watching Snow," and then disappeared.
In three years, he had tried countless ways but failed to become popular again.
Coming to Xinghui this time was his last desperate attempt!
"Haha, brothers, after working so hard, we can finally cooperate with Teacher Li Feihong!"
The person speaking in the group was Zhu Yiqun, the runner-up of "Good Guy." After his debut, he signed with a good agency and had been appearing in public frequently in recent years.
Being the runner-up in a talent show, his skills wouldn't be too bad. Coupled with signing a good company and having good resources, it was normal for him to become popular.
"Teacher Li Feihong? Did you sing the theme song for the All-Stars of Hero?"
"Haha, did you expect that?"
"Damn, Old Zhu, you're amazing! After this collaboration, you'll probably become a top-tier singer!"
"So powerful, you have to take care of us brothers then!"
"Old Zhu is awesome! Aren't you treating us to a meal?"
"We brothers haven't gotten together in a long time, how about today?"
The group suddenly became lively.
"Okay, whoever is in Kyoto, let's have a meal!"
Zhu Yiqun readily agreed.
He naturally wouldn't miss an opportunity to show off.
"I'm here!"
"Me too, I'm here too!"
"Unfortunately, I'm on a roadshow and not in Kyoto."
"..."
In the end, only four people were counted as being in Kyoto.
"Haha, tonight, I'm treating at Emperor Hotel! We'll meet again next time if you don't have time!"
After speaking, Zhu Yiqun continued in the group: "By the way, Zhang Wei doesn't have anything going on lately, does he? @Zhang Wei, the great champion, come out and join us?"
"Haha, look at our memory, we almost forgot Zhang Wei."
"@Zhang Wei, our great champion has been keeping a low profile lately, is he making a fortune in secret?"
"Heh, I heard he resigned from his old company and went to some trash company called Xinghui."
"Haha, did the great champion resign or get fired?"
"Resigned? Then it's perfect, you have time, come join us?"
"@Zhang Wei, why aren't you talking?"
Seeing these messages, Zhang Wei gritted his teeth and clenched his fists tightly.
After a long time, he took a deep breath and relaxed his whole body.
"I'm in Shuangqing City, so I can't make it."
After sending the message, he turned off his phone, lay down on the chair, and stared blankly at the ceiling.
This might be what they called the bottom.
But was there still a chance to return to the summit?
...
Weekend.
During this period, Lin Yanyu's work had stabilized.
The Porcelain Association wanted to buy the copyright of "Blue and White Porcelain" and also sign her as an ambassador.
So she had gone to Kyoto a few days ago to discuss the contract.
Zhang Yang was broadcasting live at the company.
He debuted as an internet celebrity, relying more on live streaming platforms to connect with fans.
After a period of hype.
The popularity of his live stream room could now rival that of top streamers.
And Gong Juren was currently participating in a singing competition. Su Yu gave him the song "A Thousand Searches," and he was practicing diligently.
Su Yu, having nothing else to do, enrolled in a driving school.
He planned to get his driver's license.
After all, having a car would be much more convenient.
It took him two hours to complete all the procedures.
After leaving the driving school,
Su Yu took a taxi to Jiujie, not far from the school.
He had learned online that there was a newly completed residential project here.
He wanted to buy a house and give the little fairy a home.
Su Yu felt that as a man, he should be more proactive.
He couldn't wait for the girl to bring it up. Once the house was bought, he would give the little fairy a surprise.