Chapter 73: Cooperation

  "I heard you've been in contact with someone from Hon Hai Records."

  Holding a newspaper, Zheng Wenhao looked at the information on it and said.

  "That's right."

  Zhou Fan did not deny it. Then, he reached out and took the newspaper from Zheng Wenhao's hand.

  "Haha......"

  Zhou smiled when he saw the content on the newspaper.

  "This Foxconn record is really something, even this small matter made it into the newspaper."

  Seeing Zhou Yifan's bitter smile, Zheng Wenhao let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that things were not as he had imagined.

  "This is no small matter, besides, as long as there are some powerful record companies, they can see your potential."

  "Yes. But I have a strange feeling, it seems like they've misunderstood me."

  Zhou Fan didn't understand some of the content on this newspaper.

  "That's right."

  Zheng Wenhao had some awkwardness, explaining that "Huang Hai Records always thought you were a singer packaged by us. But Huang Hai Records and we are not on good terms, or rather, we are in an adversarial relationship."

  "So it was."

  After getting Zheng Wenhao's explanation, Zhou Fan finally understood what was going on. He had long heard that the Huaxia Music Association and various record companies were at odds, and now it seemed that this conflict had become irreconcilable. Having figured it out, Zhou Fan looked at Zheng Wenhao again, "If I'm not mistaken, President Zheng's visit here is also related to the intentions of Honghai Records."

  "It seems I couldn't deceive you."

  "Sorry about that."

  Before Zheng Wenhao could steer the conversation in a different direction, Zhou Fan directly refused.

  This is not that Zhou Fan dislikes Zheng Wenhao, on the contrary, Zheng Wenhao can personally come to Tianhua, which already shows his sincerity. However, some things are not that others have sincerity, and oneself must agree, oneself still has many things to complete. Signing with a record company may be able to make one's name known in a very short period of time, but this also limits one's development.

  "Don't you want to think about it?"

  "I've actually thought it through very clearly. Before this, there was a Mr. Sun who also talked to me about this matter. I suppose you should know too."

  "I knew about what happened last time."

  Zheng Wenhao nodded, indicating he knew about this matter.

  "And besides, you know what I said to Hong Hai Records when they communicated with me?"

  "What did you say?"

  I just said one word.

  "Which character?"

  "Get out."

  Pfft.

  When he heard this sentence, Zheng Wenhao, who was drinking coffee, almost spat it out.

  This guy is really something else.

  Wiping his dirty clothes with a napkin, Zheng Wenhao frowned, apparently he seemed to be very disgusted with the record company.

  Indeed, in China there is a group of people who are opposed to record companies.

  They just like one person making music by themselves, they don't want to be controlled by record companies, they want freedom.

  The person in front of you, Zhou Yifan, might be him.

  He was thinking deeply in his mind, considering whether it was necessary to make things clear with Zhou Yifan.

  In the end, Zheng Wenhao decided to come down.

  These years they have been struggling with Fenghuang Records and other record companies, but haven't gained any benefits. On the contrary, Fenghuang Records has been taking advantage of its own interests, making it difficult for the Huaxia Music Association. If this continues, the Huaxia Music Association will truly be a name without substance.

  "What I want to say is that what you're worried about may not happen after all."

  "Oh, really?"

  "Of course, you should know that we are not a record company, but rather a music association. The reason why our music association has conflicts with Hon Hai Records is because we have been trying to reform the current music system. If not, it would be detrimental to the development of Chinese music. It's just that Hon Hai Records is too powerful and only looks at its own interests, always opposing us."

  I didn't expect there was such a relationship.

  Zhou Fan was deep in thought and had a newfound respect for the Huaxia Music Association.

  Those who can see and reform the various unhealthy systems in today's music industry must have something extraordinary about them.

  In fact, Zhou Fan doesn't dare to be the same as the music circle in the Huaxia region. He likes the entertainment system of "Hollywood". Although Hollywood's entertainment system is not perfect either, at least it is more advanced than the current Huaxia region. However, Zhou Fan admires but does not represent that he has this idea.

  He just wants to be a master of art, and doesn't want to bother with other things.

  Just as Zheng Wenhao was about to say that he hoped Zhou Yifan would help them and perfect the entire Huaxia music scene, Zhou Yifan suddenly spoke up, "Sorry, that's your business, it has nothing to do with me."

  "Ah."

  Zheng Wenhao never thought that Zhou Fan would refuse so quickly, and even before he finished speaking.

  "This is indeed a great matter of benefit to the country and its people."

  He stressed again.

  Only on Monday, Fan had no interest in this matter of great benefit to the country and the people.

  "I'm just an ordinary citizen, I don't have that much capability."

  It can't be put more clearly than that.

  Do you want to force an ordinary citizen to sacrifice for the country and the people?

  At this point, the two fell into an impasse, and the atmosphere was somewhat silent.

  "Alright, let's not talk about anything else, just talk about your future. Are you planning on releasing an album?"

  "Of course."

  Zhou Fan nodded.

  "If you want to make it big, then you have no choice but to cooperate with a record company."

  "What you said is right, I'm actually willing to cooperate."

  Zhou Fan nodded again.

  "So how..."

  Zheng Wenhao was somewhat surprised. This kid changed his mind too quickly. He had been refusing to agree before, but now he's willing to cooperate?

  "Don't get me wrong, I'm just talking about cooperation, not signing a contract to become an artist under your record label."

  "Isn't it the same?"

  "No, it's different."

  "I understand."

  After some thought, Zheng Wenhao finally understood what Zhou Yifan was referring to.

  It all boils down to a matter of freedom.

  Signing a contract with a record company has many restrictions. However, if it's just a collaboration, that would be much better.

  "But I think no record company would collaborate with someone like you."

  If it's just a cooperative relationship, and they can't squeeze out other values from Zhou Yunpeng's body, no record company would be willing to sign him. After all, record companies are just doing business, they only want to make money, not necessarily represent that they want to do music. If they can make money, they don't need you to make music.

  "Is it? I don't think so, at least I know there is a record company willing to cooperate."

  "Really? Tell me, which one, I'll help you take a look."

  Zheng Wenhao burst out laughing.

  In his view, there is absolutely no family.

  No matter how big a star is, in the end, they are still dependent on their record company.

  It's as difficult as climbing to the sky to achieve an equal cooperative relationship.

  "You."

  Zhou Fan calmly said a sentence.

  "Us?"

  Zheng Wenhao didn't speak for half a moment.

  However, he did not deny it so quickly, but instead said, "How can we just agree?"

  "At first, I may not have grasped it. But when you mentioned that you want to reform the current music industry, I had this idea. Since that's the case, if you want to reform, then start with me. In other words, my collaboration with you is also helping you, which coincidentally aligns with your purpose for finding me. Although, there are some differences in conditions."

  "I have to say, you're very clever."

  Halfway through, Zheng Wenhao suddenly spoke up.

  A young man of about 20 years old, unexpectedly had such insight, even he himself felt a little frightened afterwards.

  "Alright, how do you want to cooperate?"

  "Just as you said, let's work together to release an album first, and talk about other things later."

  "Good boy, you're taking advantage of others' strengths!"

  "Nowhere, nowhere, you don't set an example, how can the reform begin. If it's still the same as the previous record company's signing method, then it's better not to change."

  "But you..."

  Zheng Wenhao wanted to continue talking with Zhou Fan, but after thinking about it, he felt that he couldn't quite outtalk this guy.

  "Alright, I agree to collaborate with you, but how can you guarantee that you'll continue to produce so many original songs in the future? You have to understand that no matter how big a star they are, their creative potential is always limited. After being in the spotlight for a while, they will also fall into a creative bottleneck. At this time, it's necessary for the record company to package you or collaborate with others. If we're just in a collaborative relationship, then we won't be able to provide these services to you."

  "Don't worry about this Mr. Zheng, if I didn't have the ability, I wouldn't be discussing cooperation with you."

  "Alright, arrogant enough, I like it. Well then, let's have a pleasant cooperation."

  The two shook hands, and this time's cooperation was also considered a success.

  Zhou Fan knew that he had taken another important step forward.

  Tianhua No. 2 Middle School.

  "Everyone, tomorrow is the exam, which also determines whether you can get your graduation certificate. The importance of this, I believe everyone knows. I hope that everyone will definitely show their true level and make good use of what they have learned in the past three years. At the same time, I want to emphasize that this exam is stricter than any previous one, and I hope some students do not cheat. Once discovered, the qualification for the exam will be cancelled directly."

  Class 7 of High School, Class Teacher Zhang Mei was announcing tomorrow's exam. Finally, she didn't forget to glance at a certain person. However, the certain person heard it but continued doing his thing, although he felt that this remark seemed to be directed at him, he just pretended not to hear it. This made Zhang Mei grit her teeth and seethe with anger internally.

  Wow, the boundary has reached such a high level that even cold jokes and hot sarcasm have all been blocked.

  This is Zhang Mei's statement before the exam. And in the next language class, Fang Ruheng also made a few statements.

  However, unlike Zhang Mei, Fang Ruo Han is actually letting everyone relax. In fact, this exam is just an ordinary test, and he hopes that everyone will not have too much pressure on them, and they can do it as usual. Of course, he also hopes that some people will no longer hide themselves, and he hopes to show his true level.

  It's just a pity that this sentence also seems to be like what was said to Zhou Fan, but Zhou Fan still pretended not to have heard it.

  It seems like this isn't about me either. After thinking for a moment, I continued doing other things.

  But for some reason, this time Fang Ruheng saw Zhou Fan's indifferent attitude and was somewhat angry. After class, Fang Ruheng sank his face, "Zhou Fan, come to my office."

  Classmates on the side were delighted to see Zhou Fan again, thinking that Zhou Fan was going to be scolded by the teacher. However, Zhou Fan seemed unbothered, "Go if you have to go, it's not like I haven't gone before. He didn't believe that Fang Ruohan could do anything to him."

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