His focus had long since shifted from this small competition to Ye Cang's upcoming album. Inspired by Ye Cang, he had already written two songs. He planned to discuss album production after Ye Cang finished the competition, and as for the production fee, considering Ye Cang's talent, he wasn't opposed to charging a lower amount…
Unexpectedly, Lu Zhenzhen suddenly returned to China and asked him to produce an album. Although the diva was demanding, she always offered a high price. Fang Jiqing hesitated for a long time until he saw the promotional Weibo for "Million New Singer". He immediately urged Yan Xiangming to come and find someone.
Unexpectedly, I was rejected!
Fang Jiqing really wanted to grab Ye Cang by the collar and say, "Do you know who you're rejecting?!"
As a renowned songwriter and composer, he is always the one sought after, even by superstars who treat him with utmost respect. This was the first time he had ever proactively sought a collaboration, only to be rejected.
Fang Jiqing was completely devastated.
Ye Cang calmly sipped his coffee, casually praising his manager: "This coffee is brewed perfectly!"
Shen Huai said expressionlessly, "The coffee machine at home broke today, so I used instant coffee."
Ye Cang: "..."
Seeing that he had been humiliated, Fang Jiqing immediately burst into laughter without any mercy.
Ye Cang didn't dare to do anything to Shen Huai, so he could only vent his anger on Fang Jiqing: "What are you laughing at? Our coffee machine has always been working perfectly. It only broke because you came over."
"Damn it, Ye Cang, don't go too far!"
"Since I've already rejected you, it wouldn't hurt to go any further."
"Holy crap! Old Yan, don't hold me back, I'm going to kill this brat today!!"
Shen Huai pressed his forehead in exasperation and looked at Ye Cang: "You better know when to stop."
With Shen Huai speaking up, Ye Cang finally stopped provoking Fang Jiqing.
He turned his gaze to Yan Xiangming: "Although I don't need anyone to write lyrics and music for me, I admire your abilities in arrangement and production. If possible, I would like to invite you to join the production of the new album."
Yan Xiangming scratched the back of his head and smiled憨厚ly: "Okay."
"Old Yan!!"
Fang Jiqing was practically going crazy. That brat Ye Cang must have done it on purpose. He rejected her, then turned around and invited her friend. Wasn't he just trying to stab her in the heart?!
"Ye Cang! I challenge you to a duel!!"
Yan Xiangming looked at Fang Jiqing with some helplessness: "Jiqing, stop messing around."
Ye Cang looked at the furious Fang Jiqing, but suddenly laughed: "Sure, do you want to make a bet with me?"
Fang Jiqing, still furious, asked, "What are we betting on?"
Ye Cang: "I heard your best achievement is double platinum. How about we bet that my album can surpass yours?"
Shen Huai said helplessly, "Ye Cang, don't joke around."
Fang Jiqing was taken aback, then burst into laughter: "I admit you do have some talent, but you're too arrogant. Do you know how difficult it is to achieve this in the past ten years? Not to mention the shrinking record market now, it's even more difficult."
"Oh," Ye Cang said nonchalantly, "So, are you going to bet or not?"
Fang Jiqing was provoked by him: "Bet! If you're not afraid, what don't I dare to do!"
Fang Jiqing gave him no chance to back out: "A man's word is his bond. Old Yan, Agent Shen, you two are my witnesses. I'm putting my words on the line today. If I, Fang Jiqing, lose, I'll go streaking around in December!"
Ye Cang smiled and said, "Then you'd better start exercising now, so you don't catch a cold later."
Fang Jiqing: "You brat! Don't be so smug. Let me tell you, the only way to beat me is for Lu Yang to come back to life!"
Shen Huai: "..."
Chapter 26
After the bet was over, Fang Jiqing left in a huff. Yan Xiangming wanted to talk to Ye Cang about the album production, but considering his friend's feelings, he could only apologize and leave first.
Shen Huai sighed: "Why are you arguing with him?"
"I was just teasing him. Did you really expect me to go streaking?" Ye Cang said with a smile.
Shen Huai: "..."
Why did he feel that Ye Cang was serious back then?
However, Shen Huai did not refute Ye Cang's words, and instead said, "I just signed you to two advertising contracts, and we'll start filming after the finals."
Ye Cang nodded: "You can make these decisions."
Shen Huai knew he didn't care about these business activities, but he still briefly mentioned them, and then added, "I'm planning to hire an assistant for you. What are your requirements?"
"Require?"
Ye Cang looked at Shen Huai suspiciously. With the competition over, he would be involved in more and more activities, and having an assistant would be necessary. But Shen Huai's suggestion now gave him a bad feeling.
Shen Huai's expression remained unchanged, and he did not reveal any flaws.
Ye Cang could only keep his doubts to himself and said, "I don't have any requirements, as long as the person is steady and obedient."
Shen Huai nodded, keeping his request in mind.
Ye Cang suddenly remembered something: "Oh, right, it would be best if you could play Candy Crush with me. None of you guys play this, so no one gives me any stamina. I've been having a really tough time with the last few levels..."
Shen Huai: "..."
He decided to ignore Ye Cang's request.