Chapter 85

Many netizens were enraged by Song Tiande's shameless actions and left comments under his WeChat post.

"Truly a thick-skinned person! To be this shameless is really mind-boggling!"

"Truly, the more despicable a person is, the more invincible they become. Despicable dog, you've proven this point."

"Remember, one shouldn't be too 'despicable.' No wonder he's an expert when a person can be this shameless."

"Since he crawls to get around, we can't expect too much from him!"

"Indeed, a shameless and despicable dog, I knew he wouldn't keep his promise."

"Previous floor, don't use Song Despicable to insult dogs, okay?"

...

The world is sometimes very strange. Although almost 90% of people were cursing Song Tiande, his shameless words still had supporters. It's true that when birds grow large, all kinds of forests will appear.

Perhaps this is the true reflection of the saying, "If you don't make people jealous, you're just an ordinary person." Although Tang Feng wasn't a big star yet, his rise to fame still made many people jealous. No one is loved by everyone, and a celebrity isn't a celebrity without a few die-hard haters. Tang Feng remained calm about this.

In fact, he had long known that someone like Song Tiande would never admit defeat. So, he just smiled at Song Tiande's words. Hadn't he done enough? As for not finishing Song Tiande off, Tang Feng had anticipated this. Song Tiande had been able to insult people for so many years and still stand tall, so he must have his own survival tactics. Perhaps being shameless and having no face was his way of surviving.

Tang Feng no longer paid attention to the online noise. At that moment, he was on the phone with Dong Bingbing.

"The song I showed to Director Lu, he was very satisfied!" Dong Bingbing said.

"That's good!" Tang Feng's tone was very calm.

Dong Bingbing was somewhat surprised by Tang Feng's reaction. If someone else knew that their work was appreciated by Director Lu, they would be excited. But Tang Feng's tone was very calm.

"Have you found the singer yet?" Tang Feng asked. If they couldn't find the right person to sing the song, it would be hard to convey its essence.

"Do you know Zhou Qingyun?" Dong Bingbing asked.

"No, is he famous?" Tang Feng asked.

Dong Bingbing rolled her eyes. She really didn't know if this guy was still part of the entertainment industry. He didn't know Director Lu before, and now he didn't even know Zhou Qingyun. It was really frustrating.

"If you don't know, just look him up online..." Dong Bingbing said irritably.

"Oh!" Tang Feng didn't think it was wrong that he didn't know Zhou Qingyun. Although he was part of the entertainment industry, he didn't really know many people in this world's entertainment scene.

"Regarding the copyright, there are two options: one is to buy it outright for 500,000 yuan, and the other is 50,000 yuan plus a high-level original share." Dong Bingbing, already numb to Tang Feng's 'ignorance,' quickly changed the topic.

"The second one!" Tang Feng said. In this world, the importance of copyright was almost outrageous. Given his understanding of the song, he wouldn't be foolish enough to sell the copyright outright.

In fact, this was indeed the case. Many well-known original creators in this world earned more than stars. However, in general, unless the original creator was famous, most singers would directly buy the rights. Only some famous lyricists and composers had the privilege of enjoying original shares.

"You're quite confident!" Dong Bingbing was still somewhat surprised by Tang Feng's choice. 500,000 yuan to buy the rights outright was already a high price. Generally, only top-tier lyricists and composers could enjoy such a deal. The second option, the share, required taking a risk.

Here, it's worth mentioning the share. The original creator's share is not fixed. Generally, the more famous and higher the star rating of the singer, the more they would get from the share.

For the song Tang Feng gave to the Iron Wolf band, after deducting the publisher's fees, the split was 50-50.

For a singer at Zhou Qingyun's level, the original creator's share would naturally not be 50-50. The high-level share Dong Bingbing mentioned referred to 30% of the song's earnings after deducting the publisher's fees. Generally, the original creator's share is divided into four levels: 10% for the basic level, 20% for the intermediate level, 30% for the high level, and 50% for the top level.

In reality, it's rare for anyone to get the top-level share from a top-tier singer, even for top-tier lyricists and composers. After all, lyricists and composers are still behind the scenes, and in terms of fame and influence, they still can't match stars.

Zhou Qingyun is a veteran film emperor and is considered one of the top stars in Huaguo. His fame and status are self-evident. Although his achievements in the music industry are far less than in the film industry, he is still not comparable to ordinary singers.

"By the way, Director Lu and Brother Zhou both want to meet you, this talented musician. It's a rare opportunity, so try to find time to come to Tianhai City. If they truly recognize you, it will be very beneficial for your future development!" Dong Bingbing said seriously.

"Um... Okay! Thank you!" Tang Feng was initially stunned, then he said. He knew that Dong Bingbing's reminder was well-intentioned, and she was right. Although he had achieved some success, he was still incomparable to someone like Lu Chuan. As for Zhou Qingyun, someone so highly praised by an actress like Dong Bingbing, was clearly not an ordinary person, at least not someone Tang Feng could match.

Although he wasn't a sycophant, it didn't stop him from expanding his network.

"It's nothing, it's also because your song is really good, and that live stream was really good too," Dong Bingbing said.

"Thank you for the compliment!" Tang Feng said with a smile.

"I'm speaking the truth, you don't need to be too modest. Excessive modesty is hypocrisy! Also, Song Tiande has taken a big fall this time. I think he won't be so arrogant for a long time. I'll keep my word, I'll make a guest appearance in your short film!" Dong Bingbing said.

"Hehe! Thank you!" Tang Feng laughed, not being overly polite. Why wouldn't he accept a free performance from an actress?

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Song Tiande originally thought he could get away with this. Admitting his mistake wasn't a big deal for him. As long as he didn't admit to being despicable, admitting a mistake was no big deal. Tang Feng's lack of response also made him secretly relieved. If Tang Feng had pursued him relentlessly, it would not have been good for him.

But life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get.

Just when Song Tiande thought he could get away, someone he never expected gave him a hard blow!

This blow hit Song Tiande right where it hurt. The pressure that was gradually fading away returned, and this time, even if he was shameless, it would be hard for him to escape.