Chapter 506: The Xu Brothers Leave the Shaw Clan

After signing the contract, Tan Yonglin's head was still dazed—had he just gotten a million?

It felt somewhat unreal.

Who would have thought that after they split the money, Huang Zhan called him over again?

Huang Zhan knew that a group like a band, in its prime, lasting five or six years was already good; with many people, friction was inevitable.

In the end, they were likely to go their separate ways.

Director Yang's strategy was correct; the most valuable thing about Winners was Tan Yonglin.

If the band doesn't work out, he can still develop independently.

Tan Yonglin pushed the door open; Old Huang was thinking about these things in his mind.

Upon seeing Tan Yonglin, Old Huang hurried over, shut the door, and poked his head out to see if anyone was outside.

He made things mysterious.

Afterwards, Huang Zhan pulled Tan Yonglin into the innermost part of the office.

Tan Yonglin's hairs stood on end—this guy couldn't have any weird fetishes, could he?

Fortunately, Huang Zhan quickly explained the reason.

"Little Tan, Director Yang thinks highly of you, so he specifically instructed me to give you an independent artist contract."

"In other words, you can not only take the band's money, but also take the money of an independent musician."

What does that mean? Give me special treatment? If they found out, I...

The first thing that came to mind was, sorry to my brothers.

Huang Zhan saw his expression and knew—this kid's heart was too good.

"Don't overthink it; this is what you deserve."

"Because this contract is for ten years."

"In other words, your band's contract is ending, but you still need to personally serve us for five years."

Put that way, Tan Yonglin felt much better—sudden kindness always leaves people uneasy.

It's still better to lay it out clearly.

However, if he signs this contract, the Winners band will still have to renew with Startling Swan afterward.

Because he's already signed it, this contract amounts to a restriction.

"This won't do—I must act together with my other brothers."

He still refused.

Huang Zhan saw that he was thinking the wrong way, so he simply spelled it out.

"Let me put it this way: Our Director Yang thinks even more highly of you."

"And he doesn't think highly of the band's lifespan either."

"After it expires, if the band doesn't want to stay with Startling Swan, you can totally go elsewhere."

"But if you want to develop independently, you can only come to our Startling Swan."

"We don't impose any restrictions on the band."

Tan Yonglin understood.

"Manager Huang, you don't think highly of Winners?"

Huang Zhan shook his head.

"It's not that I don't think highly of Winners; it's that the band's lifespan is naturally short."

"Look at Luo Bin—does he still play in a band nowadays?"

"How many used to be in bands back then?"

Tan Yonglin got a little angry.

"Then why are you still signing with us?"

Huang Zhan gave a hehe laugh.

"These past few years, we've still been optimistic about you, because Winners has you."

"After five years, it's hard to say—it'll be up to you."

"But we'll always be optimistic about you."

Huang Zhan's words were a bit uncomfortable, yet also a bit comforting.

Tan Yonglin was extremely conflicted.

But it's too late to say anything now, since the contract's already signed.

The more they give, the higher the penalty for breaking it naturally.

In the end, Tan Yonglin thought it over and still signed the independent artist contract.

Compared to PolyGram, Startling Swan is more comprehensive.

He doesn't want to sing anymore; he can go to Eternal Splendor to make movies—absolutely no problem.

That way, his path becomes wider.

Better than just singing.

Having settled Tan Yonglin, Huang Zhan felt much more relaxed.

Startling Swan finally had a pillar.

When Shaw Yifu heard that Winners had signed with Startling Swan, he only then learned that Yang Qing had opened another new track.

With TVB's development, his attention to Shaw films waned more and more; although, thanks to Azure Rainbow Media, Hong Kong cinema had taken an international path.

But only those in the industry know the hardships involved.

They're not like Azure Rainbow, which has ample international talent.

Moreover, there are several international artists; the movie release is easy, and audience acceptance is high.

Also there are the movies "Mulan", "Dragon Head Staff", and the Li Long series.

They have a solid base and a guaranteed income.

While they are always taking risks, this time they might make a big profit, next time they could lose everything.

Azure Rainbow has now become a pillar of the Gangdao film industry.

Faced with such a strong competitor, he now pays more attention to television.

In television, there is a natural monopoly.

Without a heroic bearing background, the Hong Fu government won't give you the time of day.

With such a natural protective shield, why wouldn't he go here to wage war and seize territory, fighting Azure Rainbow to the death?

Are you stupid or am I?

Shao Yifu is very clear-headed.

In film, there's not just Azure Rainbow; there's also Excellent Grain, and the Xiang Family's Eternal Victory, and so on…

In this situation, he would again waste huge funds to join the competition, competing only for second or third place.

Is it necessary?

This is also what Shao Yifu said to Fang Yihua.

Faced with the Shaw Clan's shift in focus, directors and actors who wanted to make films began to leave one after another.

Xu Guanwen was the one who, at that time, took the script and went to find Shao Yifu.

Shao Yifu's heart was no longer here; moreover, the script had many playful, clownish scenes, making him feel like a child playing.

He organized his language.

"Guanwen, how about I give you three thousand for this script?"

"You're also an old man; it's your first time making a movie, I should support you. If I don't let you film, you'll surely be unhappy."

"If you film it, the quality won't be good either."

"Our Shaw Clan can't compare to Azure Rainbow; our resources are thin."

"That means you're not capable; don't mess around."

"I'll give you three thousand dollars for this script; take the money and go have fun at a night market stall."

Xu Guanwen almost cursed Shao Yifu to death in his heart, looking down on whom?

"Although I came from the slums, our Xu Clan brothers—who among us doesn't make money?"

"Just Lao Si Xu GuanJie makes a lot of money in a year."

"He himself is a jack-of-all-trades, writing songs, composing, hosting, screenwriting, production, lighting and cinematography…"

"Isn't ours good enough?"

"You're just insulting me, aren't you?"

Xu Guanwen, suppressing his anger, said unhappily.,

"If that's the case, then forget it."

Xu Guanwen took the script and left.

Actually, Shao Yifu was still somewhat interested in this new comedy film, but the risk was too high and the investment too large.

New things often mean risk, and moreover, it's Xu Guanwen, such a new director, making the film, so he has even less confidence.

Watching Xu Guanwen leave, he actually felt a sense of loss.

The Shaw Clan is indeed declining, he felt and said.

But he could do nothing about it.

Xu Guanwen left the Shaw Clan and went to find Xu Guanwu.

This person, who rarely appears on screen, actually has talent among the Xu Clan brothers that is no less than Xu Guanwen's.

"I'm furious, Ah Wu—I don't want to stay in the Shaw Clan anymore; will you support me?"

Xu Guanwu had never seen his older brother so angry.

"What happened? Such great anger."

Xu Guanwen recounted his experiences, and Xu Guanwu also felt the decline of the Shaw Clan.

"What do you want?"

Xu Guanwen blurted out.

"Let's go out and establish our own company."

"Just call it Xu Clan Brothers."

"How about it, will you support me?"