Chapter 476

The band happened to strike up a soft, beautiful background melody, leaving everyone intoxicated.

It truly made the audience at the venue and the fans in the livestream envious.

These were resources enjoyed only by the three top record companies in the country.

This unprecedented, grand scene meant that the dozen or so songs on Lin Yu’s album

would receive the most exquisite packaging and production.

They would be released and enter the charts of every major music platform in the country.

Lin Yu, however, remained calm, lowering his head to flip through the contract.

This drew bursts of laughter from the audience and the guest judges.

Lin Yu was being far too cautious.

In an occasion like this, the three official music giants wouldn't possibly try to cheat anyone.

"40/60 profit split."

When Lin Yu saw the profit-sharing terms, his expression instantly darkened.

Although he was getting the larger share, this was far from satisfactory.

To others, this might be a golden opportunity.

But to Lin Yu, it felt like signing the humiliating "Treaty of Ma Guan."

From the bottom of his heart, he simply couldn't accept it.

"Please, both parties, sign the contract. Let's have a round of applause."

However, the next moment,

Lin Yu put down the pen and paper and calmly shook his head.

"I refuse."

???

Upon hearing these three calm words from Lin Yu,

the entire venue was stunned.

"Oh my god, no way! Is Brother Yu going crazy? He's facing the three biggest music giants in the industry, whose signed artists cover tens of millions of fans. Is he just going to reject a Gold Record of this caliber just like that?"

"Foolish! Truly too foolish! I heard this champion's Gold Record is an enhanced version that will enjoy comprehensive resource support. To give up such an epoch-making electronic record and a heaven-sent opportunity in just a few words?"

"Lin Yu is simply too arrogant, arrogant beyond measure. With this dismissive attitude, he's destined not to go far in the entertainment industry. It's a waste of the kid's musical talent; he doesn't know how to cherish it at all."

"Lin Yu, you must think twice! This is an opportunity other rookie singers dream of. It was clearly within reach, yet he discards it like trash. I really can't understand what there is to show off about here."

"However, I have to say, Lin Yu's tough performance is truly a breath of fresh air in the domestic entertainment scene. Which singer in the Chinese music scene isn't respectful when facing capital platforms? In all these years, Lin Yu is the only one I've heard of who dares to reject a capital contract. Just this courage alone already crushes many singers." "You don't know a damn thing! Offending these three music platforms means there will be no place for him to stand in the future. Isn't this clearly shooting himself in the foot and blocking his own path?"

"......"

The guest judges, hearing Lin Yu refuse the Gold Record, couldn't sit still either.

They took turns advising Lin Yu to think it over carefully.

"I really think these terms are quite good. Why don't you think about it again?"

Xue Xue Zhiqian had been in the music scene for many years and could be considered a first-tier singer of the middle-young generation.

Being in the industry, he could better appreciate how unprecedented the influence would be when these three major platforms jointly funded, produced, and promoted an album.

He really didn't want Lin Yu to miss such a prime opportunity.

"Yeah, Old Lin."

"Since they're offering this honor, just take it."

Da Da Zhangwei winked at Lin Yu.

As far as Da Da Zhangwei was concerned,

he had more say in this matter.

He had debuted years ago and formed the Flower Band,

only to lose the copyrights to all his band-era songs because of copyright issues and offending some powers in the circle.

In this situation, the songs Lin Yu created would certainly belong to him.

No matter how you look at it, this was a safe bet.

"Brother Yu, I think these terms are fine."

Zhou Shen also hurriedly stood up to offer his advice. As a member of the Running Man team, he was genuinely happy for his brother seeing Lin Yu win the Masked Singer crown. But seeing Lin Yu reject the Gold Record, he suddenly became a bit anxious.

Li Li Zhien also didn't understand what Lin Yu was aiming for.

Logically speaking,

this should be the goal of every singer participating in this competition.

Why, after obtaining what others dreamed of,

did Lin Yu decisively refuse it?

It was truly baffling.

It wasn't just those present who couldn't understand.

The three music company representatives on stage were, at this moment, completely bewildered.

???

Is this kid sick?

He doesn't want a Gold Record even when it's given for free?

This is like a pie falling from the sky and being shoved into your mouth.

Good grief!

And you turn around and spit it out.

This kid must have gone crazy like Fan Jin passing the imperial exam!

"A 40/60 split, I cannot accept."

"If it were a 10/90 split, I might consider it."

Lin Yu stroked his chin and said seriously, as if deep in thought.

And this sentence was like a thunderclap on flat ground, detonating the entire venue.

Especially the three music directors from the respective platforms; they were so angry their eyes narrowed, their back molars ground together with a creaking sound, and they let out cold laughs.

"Mr. Lin, are you joking? A 10/90 split? Do you mean for us three music giants to work for you?"

"Heh! Lin Yu, you might not know how difficult it is to produce a Gold Record. First, the songwriting, mixing, mastering, MV post-production, distribution, and platform listing—all of these require costs."

"Let me add one more thing: giving you 60% is already out of consideration for the show's relationship. This shows the greatest sincerity of our three companies regarding this cooperation. Please do not push your luck and be ungrateful."

The music directors of the three platforms were usually high and mighty, arrogant and domineering.

Having lived in luxury for years, they were used to the fawning of those around them; how could they endure such grievances now?

A 10/90 split?

Why not just say we should provide the people and effort for free?

He really had the nerve to say it.

Just how thick-skinned is this kid!

The guest judges below, while not liking the arrogant speeches of the three platform representatives,

had to admit the fact.

Producing an ordinary record requires a lot of resources, let alone a well-produced Gold Record.

If it were a 10/90 split as Lin Yu suggested, it would indeed be somewhat unreasonable.

The premise of cooperation is profit.

For Lin Yu to benefit unilaterally is impossible in capital operations.

This was an option the three music platforms could not compromise on.

Lin Yu paused slightly after hearing this.

Seeing this scene,

the three music platforms thought Lin Yu had softened his stance.

After all, causing too much of a scene in public would be undignified.

Weighing Lin Yu's current popularity,

the three platform representatives communicated briefly with their eyes and nodded, feeling confident.