House Dad's Literary Life

HDLL Chapter 27 – Agent Guo Ziyi

The two of them muttered for a while next to each other. Finally, Guo Zi proudly arranged his hair and walked briskly forward.

“Hello, Eason, let me introduced myself again. I am now my big brother’s temporary agent and will be responsible for the overall negotiation of the song. “Guo Ziyi said with a smile.

Chen Yijie was stunned for a moment. He also extended his hand and shook Guo Ziyi’s hands. The atmosphere suddenly became formal.

Of course, this scene looked very funny. Yang Yi, a 30-year-old uncle, sat in the back without saying a word. And instead, he let a little fatty represent for him, and the big star Chen Yijie did not have anyone with him at all. This picture is too contradictory!

“Actually, I don’t know much about the market in the Mainland either.” Chen Yijie took out a contract, looked at Yang Yi and Guo Ziyi, and sincerely said, “Before coming, my agent prepared this set of contracts.”

Guo Ziyi took it over and turned it over. In fact, he had not come into contact with this type of contract before. It was just that the boy was talented and intelligent, and soon found the key point.

“50,000 yuan to buy my big brother’s song? isn’t that too cheap?” Guo Ziyi grinned and said, “Eason, don’t think I don’t understand. Earlier this year, Hong Kong media had exposed that Liu Tianwang had given Teacher Lin Chiqing, who wrote songs for him, 1,000,000 yuan, not to mention the copyright fee in the contract.”

Chen Yijie was somewhat dumbfounded, “This and that is not the same and should not be compared. Teacher Lin is the number one talent in Hong Kong. He has written many classic works, but Mr. Yang, with all due respect, we have already offered a high price for a newcomer.”

“But my big brother is no ordinary newcomer!” Guo Ziyi smiled slyly and said, “Eason, don’t you think highly of this song? Otherwise, you wouldn’t have come to Jiangcheng yourself, would you?”

In fact, Chen Yijie doesn’t know much about negotiation. Usually, his agent manages it, but this time he was in a hurry and his agent had to stay behind to deal with the mess he left behind. So, Chen Yijie went out alone.

“Yes, I like Mr. Yang’s song very much.” Chen Yijie sincerely said, “But whether in Hong Kong or in the mainland circle, there are very strict rules. I can only win up to 80,000 yuan of copyright fee, and no more than that.”

He was also afraid of Yang Yi’s aversion, so he took the initiative to say, “Of course, if Mr. Yang’s song has very good results, if he cooperates with us next time, the amount will be a lot higher! Because, at that time, Mr. Yang will no longer be a pure newcomer.”

“Then why don’t I ask my big brother write you a song that’s a little poorer in quality and sell you that now, and will sell you this song next time?” Guo Ziyi smiled and said, “To sell my big brother’s song, that will be used as the main song in your album, for a cheap price, isn’t that a bit cruel?”

Chen Yijie was helpless. He felt that the little fatty in front of him was too cunning, and his personality is a bit straight. He could not deal with it. He couldn’t help but said, “What do you think we should do?”

Guo Ziyi glanced at Yang Yi, and Yang Yi nodded slightly at him.

As they had discussed before, Yang Yi didn’t intent to offer any harsh terms. After all, it was recommended by Grandpa Hu. He had already accepted the great kindness of the old man, and asking for an exorbitant price is not Yang Yi’s style in life.

Guo Ziyi understood. He coughed twice and said, “Eason, you have your difficulties and I don’t really understand it. So, how about we change the condition and increase the proportion of the share?”

“How do you increase it?”

Guo Ziyi patted his chest and boldly said, “Eason, we will not take advantage of you either. If this song doesn’t help you get a platinum record, our share will be calculated according to the original contract of 8%.”

The copyright revenue in this world is very high, which is reflected in the share of sales. The record company still had the largest part of the share, but it is not as terrible as in Yang Yi’s previous life. Record companies can account for up to 40% of the share. Record stores or other channels are divided into 15% to 20%.

The remaining 40% are subdivided by singers, songwriters, producers, and copyright associations.

The share of the copyright associations is very high, reaching 2%, but it is precisely because of this that they have sufficient financial resources to maintain the operation of this huge organization, so that creators can get the returns they deserve!

The profit distribution for songwriters is not fixed, which depends on the negotiations between the creators and the record companies. However, 8% is really the standard for newcomers. After all, lyrics and songwriters each account for 4% respectively, which is relatively small in the mainland!

Of course, in order to accurately calculate Yang Yi’s earnings, there was a need to use complex weighting algorithm according to the number of songs on the album and the performance of Yang Yi’s song.

“As far as I know, You, Eason, hasn’t had a platinum album in three years, right?” Guo Ziyi went straight to the heart of the matter.

Chen Yijie nodded silently. He did not deny that he was eager to return to the top.

“If your album can reach the platinum record this time, we’ll ask for a 16% of share!” Guo Ziyi said astonishingly, “This is to be written into the contract! ”

“16%?” Chen Yijie was surprised. “This is too much! Even the first-rate songwriters do not get this much of a share.”

16% is really high. Chen Yijie, as a singer, usually only gets 15% to 20% of share. And the only time he has gotten a 20% of share was when he was at the peak of Hong Kong singing world.

“Eason, what we’re talking about is after the results! If my big brother’s song can help you get a platinum record, don’t you think it’s worth it?” Guo Ziyi said with a smile, “if it’s not platinum, we’re not adding the 8% of the share!”

Chen Yijie smiled bitterly. He felt that in the negotiations with Guo Ziyi, he was completely at a disadvantage. Guo Ziyi had firmly grasped his eagerness to prove himself.

“I need to make a phone call and discuss this to the company.” Chen Yijie stood up and said timidly.

After Chen Yijie left, Guo Ziyi breathed a long sigh of relief, and his serious expression became dandy again, “Oh, my God, I’m so nervous.”

Yang Yi patted him on the shoulder and gave him a thumbs-up.

“Big brother Yang, now that I’m working this hard, can I not work later?” Guo Ziyi smiled shyly.

Yang Yi narrowed his eyes and smiled, “No way.”

“Ah? No!” Guo Ziyi threw himself down on the sofa and wailed. “Big Brother, not only did I not get any credit, but what I get is hard work!”

Yang Yi showed a smile at the corner of his mouth. He said, “Work hard. But since you went all out this time during the negotiation, I’ll give you a big meal today.”

This is the greatest encouragement for him. Guo Ziyi got up in surprise and said, “Really? Then I’ll have medium well-done fried beef steak, pan-fried foie gras, baked snail…”

Yang Yi rolled his eyes and said, “There’s no foie gras or snail. You just have to eat whatever I make!”

Yang Yi, himself, also wanted to eat foie gras and snail! However, he has not yet figured out where he can buy this top-grade food in Jiangcheng.