Chapter 254: Signing Fang Wenxian and Zhou Jielun

Cai Wen led Zhou Jielun and Fang Wenshan into the employee dormitory area of Feimin Entertainment; along the way, the two looked around with wide eyes, like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

"The company dorms aren't really lived in; you know why," Cai Wen explained as they walked. "Feimin's star-making ability is well known; artists basically buy their own homes, so the dorms are a bit shabby."

The moment they pushed open the dormitory door, Zhou Jielun and Fang Wenshan froze in place—

A spacious living room, a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking Beijing's bustling night view, genuine leather sofas, a large-screen TV, an open kitchen, and even a small recording studio.

"This... this is called shabby?" Zhou Jielun murmured.

Fang Wenxian adjusted his glasses, his voice trembling slightly: "The one Wu Zongxian arranged for us two... was a dog kennel."

A slight smile tugged at the corner of Cai Wen's mouth as he thought: "If the Director Xiang specifically ordered it, could it be anything less?"

"Alright, if you've seen enough, let's go," Cai Wen said, patting the two on the shoulder. "Go to the company to sign the contracts."

Feimin Entertainment's headquarters building, its glass curtain wall shimmering in the sunlight.

Zhou Jielun looked up at the skyscraper, his heart racing: "Wenxian, are we really going to work here?"

Fang Wenxian took a deep breath: "Jielun, my legs are a bit weak..."

Cai Wen walked ahead, turning back with a smile: "Don't be nervous; from now on, this will be your home."

The elevator went straight to the top floor; Cai Wen's office was spacious and bright, with a view of the entire Beijingcheng landscape outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

"Sit," Cai Wen pointed to the sofa, then picked up the phone. "Zhang Yadong, come to my office."

Not long after, the office door was pushed open, and a man wearing black-rimmed glasses with a refined, scholarly air walked in.

"Brother Wen, what's wrong?" Zhang Yadong asked.

Cai Wen stood up and introduced them: "These two are Zhou Jielun and Fang Wenxian; Director Xiang specifically looked after them."

Zhang Yadong glanced at the two, smiling slightly: "Hello, I am Zhang Yadong, the music director of Feiyang Music under Feimin Entertainment."

Zhou Jielun hurriedly stood up to shake hands: "Teacher Zhang! I've long heard of your name!"

Fang Wenxian also nodded respectfully: "Hello, Teacher Zhang."

Zhang Yadong is a top-tier producer in the industry, having personally launched multiple top male and female stars; naturally, Zhou Jielun and Fang Wenshan knew his weight.

Cai Wen took two contracts from the drawer and pushed them toward the two: "These are your contracts; lifetime terms."

Zhou Jielun opened the contract, his pupils suddenly shrinking—

The company takes 40%, the artist takes 60%.

This is simply a fairy tale in the industry! Usually, new artist contracts see the company taking seven or even eight parts, yet Feimin takes only four?

Fang Wenxian was also shocked: "Director Cai, is... is this written wrong?"

Cai Wen smiled: "It's not written wrong; Director Xiang specifically ordered it. You need to think carefully: what does 'lifetime terms' mean?"

Zhang Yadong added from the side: "Feimin doesn't lack money; it lacks talent. Since Director Xiang values you two, he naturally won't treat you poorly."

Zhou Jielun's hands trembled slightly; he took a deep breath, picked up the pen, and signed his name.

Fang Wenshan also signed without hesitation.

Cai Wen put away the contracts and nodded with satisfaction: "Welcome to Feimin."

"Director Xiang is currently filming 'Avatar' in New Zealand; you won't see him in the short term," Cai Wen said. "However, he has already arranged your follow-up plans."

Zhang Yadong took over the conversation: "Jielun, for your first album, the company will give full support; I will personally handle the production."

Zhou Jielun was so excited he almost jumped up: "Teacher Zhang! I... I will definitely go all out!"

Fang Wenshan also felt a bit uneasy: "What about me?"

Cai Wen smiled: "Wenshan, your lyric-writing style is very unique; Director Xiang said that from now on, the lyrics for Feimin's film and TV OSTs (Original Soundtracks) will be prioritized for you."

Fang Wenshan's eyes grew hot, and he almost cried.

After leaving the office, Zhou Jielun and Fang Wenshan stood on the rooftop of the Feimin building, gazing at the Beijing sky.

"Wenshan, are we dreaming?" Zhou Jielun murmured.

Fang Wenshan took a deep breath: "If it is a dream, please don't let me wake up."

Zhou Jielun suddenly smiled and patted Fang Wenshan's shoulder: "Let's go to the recording studio! I have inspiration right now!"

Fang Wenshan also smiled: "Great! I'll write the lyrics for you!"

The two strode toward the elevator, their backs filled with fighting spirit.

In the office, Cai Wen watched the direction the two had left, shaking his head: "What exactly did Director Xiang see in them?"

Zhang Yadong adjusted his glasses and said meaningfully: "Brother Wen, Director Xiang's taste has never been wrong."

Cai Wen shrugged: "Let's hope so."