Chapter 153: Chapter 153 - 146 Dilemma_i

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Lin Yuan was not one who easily mingled with people, and although he frequented the company over the days, the only people he knew well were still Gu Qiangyun and his daughter.

However, he quickly familiarized himself with the surrounding environment.

He tried all the nearby restaurants in rotation.

It was different from Qjn Continent.

The food here was not spicy, and the locals had a penchant for adding sugar to their dishes.

Lin Yuan preferred rich flavors, so he didn’t quite get used to the food here, but he was able to find food he liked, so it was edible.

What’s worth mentioning is,

The pastries here were surprisingly good. Sometimes before ending work, Lin Yuan would buy some to take home.

At this time, the start of a new term at Qi Art was approaching.

Three days prior to the opening of Qi Art, the company finally got a lead on a new order!

The speed was fast.

Normally, it would take one to two months for the company to secure an order.

This lead was secured by Gu Dong.

However, the credit for securing this order didn’t really go to the company, but to Xian Yu.

The prospective client was initially unwilling to cooperate with Starlight Music.

Gu Dong finally mentioned Xian Yu, stating that he was a top-notch composer sent from the head office in Qin Continent who could compose a theme song for them, only then did the client show interest!

The company took this matter very seriously.

When the client came to the company to discuss cooperation, Mr. Gu, as the manager of the branch, personally greeted them.

“Your company is worse off than I imagined.”

The person in charge of the client company looked at the ordinary-looking building and commented upon getting out of the car.

This time the client was a film company. They had made a movie and needed a theme song.

“Haha.”

Gu Qiangyun embarrassedly smiled, “What matters are the talents. Our company is full of talents, especially our spokesperson, Teacher Admirable Fish, who is a musical genius from the Land of Music. It took us a long time pleading with the head office in Qin Continent to finally convince them to let him come here!”

The client’s person in charge nonchalantly said, “If it weren’t for this Xian Yu, I wouldn’t have come to your company. The song ‘Big Fish’ isn’t bad.”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

Gu Qiangyun was used to the client’s attitude.

After they entered, he and Gu Dong led the client into the reception office.

The client, drinking tea prepared by Gu Dong, laid out their requirements, “I’ll state our requirements. We need a song themed on urban romance…”

The client’s demands were very specific, which took quite a while to explain.

Gu Qiangyun was all ears.

After the client finished explaining, Gu Qiangyun rubbed his hands and began, “The situation is like this…”

“I understand.”

The client’s representative said, “Is it the price? If we’re satisfied, we can increase it.”

“That’s not what we mean…”

Gu Qiangyun hesitated, “Our Teacher Admirable Fish has a requirement when writing songs. He has to decide who sings and produces the song after it’s written.”

The room went silent for about ten seconds.

Gu Dong widened her eyes. She had no idea about this!

After ten seconds,

The client’s representative stared at Gu Qiangyun, “Is Mr. Gu serious?”

“Yes.”

Gu Qiangyun helplessly.

He, of course, knew that this order was highly desirable. However, he had approached Lin Yuan several times in the past few days and Lin Yuan remained unyielding on this matter. Hence, he could only discuss it with the client with difficulty.

Before they sat down to formally discuss the order, he hadn’t dared to mention this.

“The company isn’t big, but it has big demands.”

The client’s representative stood up, “I’m sorry for the inconvenience. I’ll take my leave.”

Gu Qiangyun was anxious, “Please reconsider. The singer and producer for the song ‘Big Fish’ was also chosen by our Teacher Admirable Fish…”

“Being involved in the production is one thing, but we’ve already chosen the singer. Are you saying we can’t sing unless you give us the green light?”

The person from the client side spoke irritably.

Gu Qiangyun hurriedly said, “Teacher Admirable Fish is very professional!”

The client’s representative glared at Gu Qiangyun, “Our company also has a professional music department. Are you implying they’re not professional?””

“That’s not what I meant…”

“In any case, we won’t accept such a condition. I believe not many clients in Qi Continent will accept such a requirement. If we didn’t know better, we’d think you’re the client.”

The client’s representative left with his team angrily.

As they left, they grumbled, “Such impudence from a contractor, I’ve never seen it. Who do you think you are!”

“My apologies, my apologies…”

Gu Qiangyun’s expression fell after seeing off the client.

Gu Dong, who was standing by, looked at Gu Qiangyun, “Is this true? Mr. Lin…”

“It’s true.”

Gu Qiangyun let out a sigh.

Gu Dong helplessly suggested, “It’s a shame to lose such a promising lead. Maybe try talking to Lin Yuan again?”

Gu Qiangyun shook his head, “There have been too many talks; if we continue, he might get annoyed.”

“I see.”

Gu Dong gritted her teeth and said, “I believe someone will agree sooner or later. I’ll go secure more leads. The endorsement of Teacher Admirable Fish is very effective!”

Gu Qiangyun remained silent.

He knew how troublesome this matter was.

How could the clients of Qi Continent, who are used to being in control, possibly accept being dictated by a composer when buying a song? Xian Yu’s reputation was not so formidable yet.

The attitude of the client just now could be counted as decent.

If they had met a client with a worse temper, they might have been berated on the spot.

Gu Dong consoled, “Don’t worry, it’s just that these clients don’t know what’s good for them. The order from Dream Dragon worked out, right? They even especially thanked Mr. Lin in the end. I’m leaving now, I’ll be back with some good news.”

With that, Gu Dong left.

Gu Qiangyun looked bitter.

When it came to individuality, Representative Lin was just as strong-willed as Maestro Yang Zhongming, who would occasionally take orders in Qi Continent.

This matter quickly spread within the company.

Everyone was stunned when they heard Lin Yuan’s demands.

“Is this true?”

“Mr. Lin wants the clients to relinquish their influence on the choice of singer and the production of the song?”

“Would any client agree to this?””

“I’ve been working on a new prospective order these past two days. I suppose even if I secure it, the client probably won’t agree to Lin Yuan’s demand, right?””

“It’s too difficult.””

“I doubt there are any clients in Qi Continent who would agree to this condition, although I can understand Lin Yuan’s demand. Who would want others to determine what their hard-worked song should sound like?””

“Qi Continent is a territory of the clients.”

“Do you remember the order I finished last year? It was clearly a song suited for male vocals, but they insisted on having a female singer. I was utterly frustrated at that time. They even blamed me for the song not being to their liking. How could a female singer bring out the advantages of that song!”

Everyone either complained or grumbled, eventually all sighing in resignation.

“What can we do? Keep looking for more orders.”

At this moment, everyone felt the weight of their responsibilities.