Qin Xizhen actually didn't dislike Zhao Haihua's family that much. Zhao Haihua, who built a famous chain restaurant in Shanhai City, was a strong person and spoke a little harshly, but his intentions were clear. He had embarrassed them so much last time, but they didn't really say anything. He still sent gifts to their home during the holidays.
Zhao Haihua would often go to her mother Luo Xin to inquire about Qin Xizhen's situation. He would be very straightforward in front of Luo Xin and said that this was just his temper. Otherwise, he would not have been able to raise the child by himself after Wang Wenhua's father ran away, and even started a catering business. Seeing that his son was filial and sensible and passed the civil service exam, he was still in a state of old age and did not flirt with other women. Instead, he fell in love with Qin Xizhen.
The Qin family is famous, and Qin Xizhen is pretty and honest, gentle on the outside but strong on the inside. If she feels that she can't get along with her mother-in-law, then she can prepare a house, a house of more than 200 square meters, with a small yard, and the real estate certificate can be registered in Qin Xizhen's name on the spot. After the marriage, the couple will live on their own, and she will never interfere, not so precious to this only child.
Qin Xizhen's parents will take care of the child, and she will pay for it and do her part. Before and after the marriage, the birth of the child, and even the future life guarantee, she will never miss the gifts that the mother-in-law should prepare. She also said that she saw a pair of Cartier jewelry in Chengdu. If Qin Xizhen agrees to set a date, this will be the meeting gift. The gift will be even higher for marriage and pregnancy preparation. She is just a female boss who started her business in the catering industry. She is not very educated and her words are not pleasant to hear. Qin Xizhen should not take it to heart. In short, she sincerely hopes to become a relative of the Qin family.
Qin Keguang and Luo Xin are not blind. They are in charge of two or three hundred people. It is not easy for Zhao Haihua, who usually speaks by yelling, to say such a humble thing. He is really seeking the pearl of the Qin family. Over the years, especially in the circle of intellectuals, Qin Keguang and Luo Xin have seen many people who are harmonious on the surface but two-faced behind the scenes. They still have some judgment on who is good and who is not. On the contrary, people like Zhao Haihua say ugly things in advance, but they do things very well. Her son Wang Wenhua is a small official in the bureau. He does things in a disciplined manner. His family is rich, and he is not greedy or unfaithful. He is just a little bit dependent on Zhao Haihua, but this is understandable considering their single-parent family situation.
In many ways, with their experience, they were sure that Qin Xizhen would have a good life in Zhao Haihua's house. Moreover, they knew their daughter and knew that she would definitely be the dominant figure in the family in the future. However, they did not expect that Qin Xizhen, who had always agreed with their arrangements since she was a child, would rebel against this matter.
Qin Xizhen did not publicly reject Zhao Haihua's kindness to transfer her to the Electric Power Bureau. For her who had made up her mind to go all out, these things no longer mattered.
Her mentor Le Pinghong finally brought her the good news she had been waiting for for a long time. That afternoon, she dressed up neatly and went to a welcoming banquet with him. The guest at the banquet was the composer Wang Zhonghua, whom she had admired for a long time.
Wang Zhonghua made his debut in the 1990s. Many of the popular songs in the mainland pop music scene during this era were composed by Wang Zhonghua. He is currently considered a leading benchmark in the mainland and has the title of one of the top ten gold medal composers in the mainland. Later, the president of Yingchi Entertainment Group personally signed Wang Zhonghua to his own company, specializing in providing works for popular singers and artists.
Wang Zhonghua's visit to Shanhai this time immediately alarmed the music circle in the southwest. Most of the people present today were academicians in the music circle in the southwest, including some professors, producers, or music company presidents. Some of them flew all the way from Chengdu to attend the banquet, and they treated Wang Zhonghua like a star.
Le Pinghong also knew one of the producers, and found this opportunity to attend the banquet with Qin Xizhen.
Qin Xizhen also met an acquaintance, Zhao Le, a singer who is well-known in the southwest. He had performed at Shanhai Conservatory of Music before, and she had accompanied him.
It turns out that Zhao Le wants to become Wang Zhonghua's apprentice and needs his support in the future. What Wang Zhonghua meant at the table is to let Zhao Le make a name for himself at this music festival, so that he can get a contract as a singer signed by Yingchi Group. With his guidance, Zhao Le's future development will be smooth sailing.
Zhao Le was so grateful that he kept toasting Wang Zhonghua.
Wang Zhonghua's status is not surprising at all. Sometimes it is not about the song itself, but about the status in the circle. Many second- and third-tier singers want fame and exposure. If a well-known and talented composer writes a song for someone, even if the song is mediocre, at least it will be exposed in the circle.
The production and distribution of records both cost money, and many record companies would not release a work for a singer who is not very famous and does not have a good arranger to support him.
Without the release of works, how can a song be known by more people? Then you can only follow the underground music route for the rest of your life and hold small concerts to slowly accumulate popularity. After all, at this time, no one knew that there would be an Internet era in the future.
If Zhao Le gets Wang Zhonghua's endorsement, it can be said that his future development will only be better.
After the banquet the day before, Le Pinghong organized Wang Zhonghua to visit famous mountains and seas the next day and meet with some people in the circle. Qin Xizhen also accompanied him.
During these days, they visited several lakes, climbed Mount Li, and went to ethnic minority villages to taste suckling piglets and local specialties. Wang Zhonghua acted like an elder. On the third day, Qin Xizhen, accompanied by Le Pinghong, finally found an opportunity to be alone with Wang Zhonghua in a teahouse and handed him a thick envelope.
Wang Zhonghua took a look and saw the money neatly stacked inside.
Qin Xizhen then mentioned that Le Pinghong had helped him find out that it would cost 70,000 yuan to have Wang Zhonghua release a song. She hoped to sing Wang Zhonghua's songs at the music festival.
Actually, it was the first time for Qin Xizhen to say these words and do these things. She was a little nervous. The 70,000 yuan was a plan she had made a long time ago. It also came from Le Pinghong's mention that he knew Wang Zhonghua. If he asked him to buy a song, it would be between 50,000 and 70,000 yuan. As a result, when he met Wang Zhonghua this year, Le Pinghong asked about it and found that the price was between 70,000 and 100,000 yuan.
Of course, Le Pinghong still spoke well of Qin Xizhen. Of course, Teacher Wang didn't care about the money, but the money was a token of her appreciation.
The whole plan was also suggested by Le Pinghong. If she only sang at a music festival, the chances of becoming famous overnight were too small, and it almost only existed in movies. To be honest, nowadays, any artist who seems to have become famous at first glance is inevitably promoted by some people behind the scenes. They are promoted by famous people and endorsed by them. The role of connections is also shown in this circle.
Of course, the prerequisite is that you have strong skills and are good in yourself. But is it enough to be excellent in yourself? There are so many people in the music industry every year, why are there only one or two who can stand out? Are the others not good enough? In fact, there are so many good and excellent people who make music with their heart, why do they all pass away in the end... In the final analysis, it is because of the lack of opportunities and luck.
In Le Pinghong's opinion, Qin Xizhen himself is very capable, but there are too many talented people who have been buried. If you really want to take this path, you need a famous person to help endorse you.
What you spend money on is not just a song, but Wang Zhonghua's fame.
As long as Qin Xizhen sang Wang Zhonghua's songs well and was outstanding, there would be many music record companies that would buy them. That would be equivalent to taking the first step.
Under Qin Xizhen's nervous gaze, Wang Zhonghua asked Qin Xizhen to sing a few songs. After Qin Xizhen performed one by one, Wang Zhonghua put away the stack of money.
As a result, the next day, Le Pinghong made another appointment with Qin Xizhen and showed her the adjusted list of music festival activities. Her last performance was scheduled to be held at the main venue, which was originally only selected by famous bands and singers.
Le Pinghong said that this was an arrangement made by Wang Zhonghua through his connections. He had songs in hand and would arrange the music for Qin Xizhen in advance. He felt that she had the strength and charm to be able to take the main venue.
Secondly, Le Pinghong handed the thick stack of money wrapped in brown paper and a bag to Qin Xizhen.
Qin Xizhen's eyes widened. Is this considered good luck
Le Pinghong said that according to Wang Zhonghua's intention, there was no need for money. He was confident that he could make her a well-known new star, and the way for her to repay his kindness was already in her pocket.
Qin Xizhen opened his pocket and looked inside, not knowing what was going on. At the bottom of the stack of money was a room card.
The room card of Wang Zhonghua’s room at the Shanhai Five-Star Fuxing Hotel.