"You're not from our TV station, so they won't hold you accountable. I'll take full responsibility for this."
"It was my decision to invite you, so I'll naturally bear the consequences."
"We have to thank you for the success of this gala. However, since we had a broadcast incident, there might be some issues with your performance fee. Perhaps a portion will be deducted."
Lin Chudong said, "I understand, Director."
He had anticipated the consequences the moment he spoke.
Sun Xuan nodded helplessly and said it was alright. Lin Chudong then led his team to leave.
Back in the car, Lin Chudong recounted the director's words.
Everyone fell silent.
After a moment, Jia Lu spoke.
"Fei-ge, it's okay. I'm just happy to be on the show. The money doesn't matter, whatever they give is fine."
Jing Feifei also nodded, "I don't care."
Liang Yin said, "You all saw how this started. It's not Da-Fei's fault. We're a small band, but we can't let people walk all over us."
"The performance fee will be covered by the company. I can't let you perform for free."
Jia Lu quickly said, "Really, no need, Boss Lady."
They all declined for a bit, but in the end, Liang Yin decided to pay them the agreed-upon performance fee. As for how much the TV station would give them, they wouldn't get their hopes up; whatever they gave was fine.
Back at the music store, Lin Chudong received a WeChat message from Lin Qiqi.
Lin Qiqi: Your song is amazing, and the mooncakes are delicious.
Lin Chudong: Yeah, have another one if you like. Anyway, Sister Song can't see.
Lin Qiqi: Hehe, I'm full. Did you see Li Dan backstage? Was it awkward for you guys?
Lin Chudong: …
This girl still thinks he and Li Dan have a history?
It seems like there's no way to explain it clearly. But if it weren't for the misunderstanding, they probably wouldn't have much to do with each other.
The matter of him roasting Guan Lu at the party was a bit of a faux pas. He didn't want to discuss it with Lin Qiqi, so he changed the subject.
Lin Chudong: When does your TV series come out? What's it called? Lin Qiqi: Swordsman's Romance. It seems like it's coming out the day after tomorrow. Exclusive to Mango TV. It's just missing your ending theme song.
Lin Chudong: Yeah, I'm recording tomorrow, and the day after, it's my turn to watch you on TV.
Lin Qiqi: Hehe, I'm on vacation these few days. When are you taking me out for snacks?
Lin Chudong: The music store is being renovated these few days. I'll see how it goes; I'll ask you out if I have time.
Lin Qiqi: Okay.
Lin Chudong glanced at his own room. The workers had already finished the whitewashing, and the room was empty and very clean.
Liang Yin said, "I've ordered some new furniture for you, and it'll all arrive tomorrow."
"By the way, everyone, the music store will be renovated tomorrow and the day after, and it will be turned into a dormitory. The music store won't open anymore. I'll get rid of some of the low-end instruments directly, and keep the high-end ones for our band."
"I've rented an office upstairs, and I'll take everyone to visit it tomorrow."
"Boss Lady is awesome!"
Evening, at Liang Yin's place.
Jing Feifei had gone to sleep early. Liang Yin, in loose pajamas, sat across from Lin Chudong at the coffee table.
Lin Chudong looked up, his gaze steady. The Boss Lady was too prone to accidental exposure; he didn't know whether to look or not.
Liang Yin said, "Da Fei, I rented the house for a year. It's over two hundred square meters, and the upstairs is already a music studio. It doesn't need renovating. I bought some furniture and equipment. It cost about three hundred thousand in total. Is that expensive?"
Lin Chudong shook his head, "Not expensive."
"Well, there's two million eight hundred and fifty thousand left now. After this month's salary, it'll be a little over two million seven hundred thousand. What do you plan to do with that money?"
Lin Chudong said, "I plan to invest in filming a drama."
Liang Yin was stunned, "Filming a drama? Can you do it?"
"Yeah, I can. I self-studied directing when I was in school." Lin Chudong casually made up a story; this directing skill needed some kind of background.
Liang Yin thought for a moment, "Alright, I believe you. Is two million enough?"
"Far from enough."
Lin Chudong now had a problem. Before the system took over this world, although he had watched countless TV dramas and movies, he couldn't possibly remember every detail.
If it were a skit or a cross-talk, maybe he could recall it word for word.
But a TV drama has too many visuals. If he couldn't perfectly replicate it, he was not sure if it would flop.
And even for the lowest-cost TV drama, two million was completely insufficient.
The venue fee, equipment costs, plus the most expensive actor's salary, Lin Chudong definitely couldn't handle it on his own. However, he knew Tian Yingxiong's uncle, so he could ask him for help.
If that didn't work, he'd open a few treasure chests. Although it would cost a lot of money, he could gamble on it. He'd try it after the landlady paid his wages.
"Alright, landlady, I'll figure something out. Get some sleep. We have to move tomorrow."
"Okay!"
That night, lying in bed, Lin Chudong received a WeChat message from Tian Yingxiong.
Tian Yingxiong: Dude, you really stirred things up at the Mid-Autumn Festival gala. You're keeping secrets from me, right? You didn't even bring me to the gala, are you even human?
Lin Chudong: I got on there by luck myself.
Tian Yingxiong: Don't give me that crap. You were the finale act, with magic tricks and roasting the female host. And then you did "Intimate Lovers." You must have a connection with the director, right?
Lin Chudong: Heh.
Tian Yingxiong: What's with the "heh"? When are you going to treat me to a meal to make up for my hurt feelings? You had me write a duet, but you gave "Intimate Lovers" to someone else! You and Li Dan must be up to something! Lin Chudong: Tomorrow, I'll treat you to a big meal.
Tian Yingxiong: Alright, I'll be watching.
The next morning, Tian Yingxiong arrived at the music store.
He was stunned to see musical instruments packed all over the floor.
"What are you doing?"
"Moving. Old Tian, you're just in time. Xiao Jia, give him your drums!"
"Alright, Fei-ge!"
Tian Yingxiong was so angry he nearly threw up blood. "You made me come here to help you move?"
Jia Lu walked over and handed him a large military drum.
"Brother Tian, my drum is in your hands!"
Tian Yingxiong's mouth twitched. Seeing Jia Lu's beauty, he could only nod.
"Alright!"
After a whole morning of work, Tian Yingxiong nearly died of exhaustion on the stairs.
Everyone in the new office had a look of pleasant surprise.
This was the fifth floor above the music store, an entire large flat.
The sign for the Liang Music Band studio was already hung at the door. Inside was a spacious reception room.
Next to the floor-to-ceiling windows were two rows of sofas and a tea table, used for receiving guests. When no one was around, everyone could also hold meetings and drink tea here.
Liang Yin said, "Everyone, let me introduce it to you. The room over there is your rehearsal room."
"The enclosed room uses the top-of-the-line soundproofing materials, and there's also a wall-sized mirror opposite, allowing you to observe your stage presence while rehearsing."
"The highest-spec Roland sound system - everything I had in the music store is installed here."
"Next door is Da Fei's office. From today on, Da Fei is the Music Director of our Liang Music Band studio. Da Fei has the final say on all technical matters."
"Also, Da Fei is a shareholder of the company, holding fifty-one percent. In other words, Da Fei is the top dog, and I, the general manager, am second in command."
"Currently, I'm juggling the roles of general manager, financial officer, and agent, arranging performances for everyone."
"Come on, let me show you around Da Fei's office!"
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