Jiang Xiao'e's expression was complex. Finally, she gritted her teeth, stopped looking at Zhou Xiali, and said to Su Yu with determination, "I can sing it, no split!"
She knew Su Yu was right. There was only one chance. If she missed it, she might never get such a good singing opportunity again.
As for the split, she didn't even think about it.
Although Jiang Xiao'e was a newcomer, she knew the importance of a good song for a singer.
New singers needed fame the most, and fame came from their work.
Therefore, in front of fame, this split was not important.
"Let's sign," Su Yu also breathed a sigh of relief and began to fill in the terms on the contract.
If Jiang Xiao'e was afraid to offend Zhou Xiali and didn't dare to sign, it would have been troublesome.
Finding another suitable person for this song would take a lot of time.
After filling out the contract, Su Yu handed it to Jiang Xiao'e for her signature.
"I get a split too?" Seeing that Su Yu had allocated one percent of the copyright revenue to her in the contract, Jiang Xiao'e was stunned.
"Of course, this is what you deserve," Su Yu smiled.
This young girl had the awareness of being a tool, but Su Yu didn't want to take advantage of her.
According to market prices, this was what she deserved.
Jiang Xiao'e wanted to refuse, but Su Yu stopped her, and she had no choice but to sign her name on the contract.
"Heh, I'd like to see how you explain this to the client!"
Zhou Xiali said with a cold smile, crossing her arms.
She wasn't worried at all because the client had paid to have her sing this song, and they wouldn't agree to change singers at the last minute.
Moreover, how could a newcomer like Jiang Xiao'e, who had no works, compare to her, who already had a fan base?
"Manager Zhao, make the call to the client. I'll talk," Su Yu said to Zhao Yuan calmly.
Zhao Yuan said softly, "Su Yu, have you considered it again..."
"Make the call."
She had no choice but to pick up the phone and dial the client.
"Haha... Manager Zhao, calling me now, has the song already been recorded?" the producer's voice sounded very happy.
"Let me talk."
Just as Zhao Yuan was about to speak, Su Yu stepped forward.
"Are you Mr. Li, the person in charge of the 'That Year's Us' project?" he asked, lowering his head.
"That's right, and you are?" the producer asked doubtfully.
Su Yu smiled, "I am Ting Yu. I have something to discuss with you."
"Oh, so it's Teacher Ting Yu! Please, say what you need to. Haha, you don't know how much our Director Zhang praises you!" The producer became enthusiastic upon hearing that it was Ting Yu, the songwriter of 'Later'.
Thinking of Director Zhang's embarrassed expression at the time, he couldn't help but chuckle.
"Mr. Li, you're too kind. I'm calling you today to ask if we can change the singer for this song."
After Su Yu finished speaking, there was a sudden silence on the other end.
Jiang Xiao'e behind him looked anxious, her palms already sweaty.
Finally, the producer's voice came again, "Um... Teacher Ting Yu, who do you want to change it to?"
"Jiang Xiao'e, she's a newcomer. She's the girl who recorded the demo for you."
"A newcomer? Teacher Ting Yu, a newcomer might not achieve our expected effect..."
The producer felt that if a newcomer sang the theme song, it would result in less traffic.
"Heh, truly seeking death," Zhou Xiali sneered upon hearing this, her face full of smugness.
You dare to negotiate terms with the client? Do you think you're a star producer?
Su Yu's expression remained unchanged. He pondered for a moment and continued, "If not, then forget it."
"Haha... Thank you for your understanding, Teacher Ting Yu." The producer visibly relaxed.
Zhou Xiali heard their conversation and became even more smug.
Now you know regret?
But it's too late. Before, I only wanted thirty percent. Now, if you want me to sing, I want forty percent, no, I want it all!
Jiang Xiao'e beside him had red eyes, on the verge of tears.
It's no use after all. That's right, you're just a newcomer, what right do you have to sing the theme song?
"If it doesn't work, please find someone else to write it. I plan to release this song as a single."
Unexpectedly, Su Yu said something that shocked everyone.
Zhao Yuan almost jumped up.
Release it as a single?
What about my project then?
However, Su Yu wasn't in charge of this project in the first place. His song "Later" just happened to fit the movie and was used to save the situation.
Therefore, if he really withdrew from the project, Zhao Yuan couldn't blame him.
"What? Teacher Ting Yu, don't do that, let's discuss it again..."
Before the producer could finish, there was some noise from the other end.
Then, a powerful voice came through the phone, "Teacher Ting Yu, I am Zhang Li, the general director of this film. Can you tell me why you want to change the singer?"
Su Yu smiled slightly and said, "Because I think Jiang Xiao'e is more suitable to sing this song."
There was another silence on the other end.
Not long after, Director Zhang Li said sternly, "Alright, you are the producer of this song, and you know who is suitable better than us. We agree to change the singer!"
"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation."
"Haha, pleasant cooperation. Come to Kyoto when you have time, and I'll treat Teacher Ting Yu to a meal. Perhaps there will be many more opportunities for cooperation in the future."
"I will definitely go when there's a chance."
After a few more pleasantries, the other party hung up the phone.
Zhao Yuan looked at Su Yu in surprise, her eyes shining.
She had heard of Zhang Li before. He was a very stubborn person, otherwise, this project wouldn't have dragged on for so long.
However, Su Yu's single sentence made him agree to change the singer, which showed how important Su Yu was in his heart.
In their industry, such things might happen, but they would never happen to a newcomer.
"What are you spacing out for? Hurry up and record the song. I'm waiting to get paid," Su Yu said to Jiang Xiao'e calmly, as if he had expected this outcome and wasn't surprised at all.
"Oh, okay... alright!"
Jiang Xiao'e came back to her senses, her eyes red.
Su Yu would rather give up on this project than let her sing this song. Jiang Xiao'e was deeply moved.
So, this is what it feels like to be recognized?
Teacher Su is also a newcomer, and he can write such a good song. Jiang Xiao'e, you must also work hard to sing. Newcomers can also impress others!
Cheer up, you can't disappoint Teacher Su.
"Thank you, Teacher Su!!!"
"I will definitely work hard and not disappoint you!"
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became. Jiang Xiao'e bowed to Su Yu.
"Don't get so emotional. Sing with your heart, and hone your singing skills. Otherwise, you won't be able to sing high-difficulty songs in the future," Su Yu said with a wry smile and shook his head.
He just wanted to find a tool, not specifically to help Jiang Xiao'e.
However, he was very happy that she had the intention.
"Okay!" Jiang Xiao'e nodded obediently, then followed A Ru to the recording studio to record the song.
She could understand Su Yu's underlying meaning.
He asked her to hone her singing skills, which meant there would be more cooperation opportunities in the future?
That's wonderful!
"I'll be leaving if there's nothing else," Su Yu said to Zhao Yuan.
"Alright, once the client pays the final installment, I'll transfer it directly to your account," Zhao Yuan said with a rare smile.
From beginning to end, Su Yu didn't even glance at Zhou Xiali.
Although he had a good temper, it didn't mean anyone could bully him.
Others might compromise when prices were raised arbitrarily, but not with me, Su Yu.
This was Su Yu's way of handling things.