HPDBC Chapter 25 Follow-up Plans
Chapter 25 Follow-up Plans
Search: Popular songs that achieved phenomenal popularity and high commercial returns in Chinese-speaking regions (especially through the ringback tone service) from 2003 onwards.
The system interface flashes with light, quickly filtering out the results.
The list is clear, with each song followed by its [Year of Creation], [Original Singer], [Influence Points], and a brief [Commercial Potential Assessment].
Fu Yibai quickly scanned the screen, lightly tapping his finger in the air to lock onto the target.
"Ten Thousand Reasons", "Autumn Never Returns", "Seeking Buddha", "Poisonous Perfume", "There is a Kind of Love Called Letting Go", "Love for Sale", "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", "Damn Tenderness", "The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style".
There are ten classic songs that were not released in 2003.
Exchanging these songs directly cost Fu Yibai 10,000 influence points.
Looking at the remaining 8,000 influence points, Fu Yibai clicked on the [Complete Videos/Scripts Library].
A full movie costs 5,000 points, while a script is cheaper.
One only costs two thousand points.
After much consideration, Fu Yibai redeemed a complete film and a movie script.
The full film "No Country for Old Men" was prepared by Fu Yibai as an award contender for the 04 Berlin Film Festival.
He discovered that award-winning films were still the most valuable during this period.
No Country for Old Men won the 08 Academy Award for Best Picture. With systematic localization support, Fu Yibai is confident of competing for the Golden Bear at next year's Berlin Film Festival.
As for the other script, it's a classic low-budget film called "Love is Not Blind".
On the coffee table, the lyrics and scores of ten songs and the movie scripts titled "No Country for Old Men" and "Love is Not Blind" are neatly arranged.
After the exchange for "No Country for Old Men" was completed, the complete localized film had already appeared in Fu Yibai's mind.
After absorbing the information from the film, he turned his attention to the script for "Love is Not Blind".
"Love is Not Blind" is a classic example of a film that achieves great success with a small budget.
Its story is not complicated, the cost is controllable, the scenes are mostly set in the daily urban environment, there are not many main characters, and the actors' salaries are the biggest expense but can be controlled.
The reason this film became a classic example of achieving great success with limited budget is largely due to its highly successful publicity and marketing.
In order to replicate the success of this film, Fu Yibai decided to restart filming next year and release it on Singles' Day next year.
We've set up the company's publicity department this year, and next year we can use this film to test its capabilities.
Fu Yibai put the script away, then picked up his phone and dialed Zhao Qi's number.
"Sister Qi, there's a new urgent project that requires your immediate attention."
"Please go ahead, Mr. Fu."
Zhao Qi's voice was as crisp and efficient as ever.
"I have ten high-quality original pop songs, with lyrics and music already completed."
I believe they have great commercial potential, especially in the emerging mobile ringback tone market.
I'll give you the song tomorrow.
Fu Yibai speaks clearly and quickly.
"I need you to complete these things as soon as possible: First, register a music studio or brand under the company and complete the copyright registration for these songs;
Second, immediately begin searching for suitable singers for recording. They don't need to be big names, but they need to have distinctive voices, expressive singing, and reasonable prices.
Third, assemble a small, highly capable team specifically responsible for liaising with mobile operators, negotiating partnerships for ringback tone services, and striving for the best possible revenue-sharing model.
Zhao Qi was clearly taken aback for a moment on the other end of the phone, and then she remembered that Fu Yibai had mentioned the ringtone thing before.
But because of her work with the cinema and other commitments, and because Fu Yibai never mentioned it again, she had already forgotten about it.
Zhao Qi immediately realized what was happening.
"Understood, Mr. Fu, I'll arrange it right away."
After explaining the task, Fu Yibai hung up the phone.
In the evening, when Fan Binbin returned from a brand event, she still carried the lingering summer heat and a faint scent of perfume.
She casually placed her limited-edition handbag on the entryway cabinet, kicked off her high heels, and stepped barefoot onto the cool marble floor, letting out a long sigh of relief.
Only one floor lamp was on in the living room, casting a dim, yellowish glow over the sofa area.
Fu Yibai sat there with some papers spread out in front of him, and the screen of his laptop was lit up, reflecting the profile of his focused face.
"You're back?"
Fu Yibai didn't even look up. He typed the last few words on the keyboard and saved the document.
"Yeah, I'm exhausted. I've been standing for almost four hours, and my face is all stiff from smiling."
Fan Binbin walked over and naturally sat down next to him, relaxing her body against his body, tilting her head to his shoulder, her gaze sweeping over the unfamiliar stack of papers on the coffee table, covered with musical notes and words.
"What is this? A new script?"
"It's not a script."
Fu Yibai closed his laptop and gathered the ten sets of lyrics and music scores on the coffee table.
"Ten songs."
"Song?"
Fan Binbin straightened up, curiously picked up the top sheet, titled "Ten Thousand Reasons," and hummed a couple of lines of the sheet music, raising her eyebrows.
"You wrote this? I've never heard of you composing music and writing lyrics?"
"I guess so. I had some inspiration and had saved up some ideas."
Fu Yibai spoke casually, revealing that he would not mention the secrets of rebirth and the system to anyone.
"I believe there is a market for it, especially in the area of mobile ringback tones."
"Ringtone?"
Fan Binbin was not unfamiliar with this concept, which was still new in 2003, but he didn't know much about it either.
"Is it the one the other person hears when you make a phone call?"
How big is the market for this?
She was more focused on something else, shaking the sheet music in her hand and looking at him with sparkling eyes.
"Are there any songs that would suit me? I'd also like to try releasing a single and develop my career in multiple areas."
Fu Yibai smiled, took the sheet music from her hand, and put it back in its place.
"These songs are more geared towards mainstream pop and online distribution, which is quite different from your current on-screen image."
Singing doesn't necessarily add points.
We'll talk about it again when something more suitable comes along.
Fan Binbin pursed his lips and didn't press the matter further.
She had a blind trust in Fu Yibai's business judgment; if he said it was inappropriate, then it probably was.
She leaned back against his shoulder, her fingers unconsciously twirling the sash of his bathrobe.
"So what are your plans? To start your own record company?"
"It's not that complicated. Just set up a music brand or studio under Dawn to specialize in managing these digital music copyrights, especially the ringtone business."
Fu Yibai put his arm around her fragrant shoulder and gently stroked her smooth skin with his fingers.
"I've already asked Sister Qi to handle this."
Find suitable singers to record songs and discuss distribution channels.
If all goes well, we should hear about the finished product next month.
"You're always so quick."
Fan Binbin sighed and tilted her head back to kiss him on the chin.
"Well...Master Fu, would you like me to serve you tonight?"
Her eyes held a soft invitation, and her fingertips suggestively slipped inside the collar of his pajamas.
Fu Yibai grabbed her mischievous hand and lowered his head to kiss her fingertips.
"Go take a shower first, you're all sweaty."
Fan Binbin giggled as she got up and walked towards the bathroom. When she reached the door, she turned back, her eyes full of charm.
"Wait for me."