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Chapter 48: Just the Beginning

Jiang Ye took photos of park enthusiasts just for the occasion. He had a lot of things to do when he went out today.

Previously, Qiu Yan introduced a medieval musical instrument store that renovated and sold old and new items. It was just a few stops away from the theater.

The area near the musical instrument store was very lively, and there were many young people carrying guitars on their backs on the street. Jiang Ye lowered the brim of his hat and went in to try out several effects units with different timbres.

Returning satisfied, I went to the photography store to buy a new diffuser, and also browsed in bookstores and some video stores.

Yao Xiao doesn't have much activity schedule recently and always goes to the bar to see Qiu Yan at night.

Jiang Ye returned to the dormitory, compiled a few new songs, and transferred today's photos from the camera to the computer.

Processing photos is actually quite time-consuming, but he enjoys it.

After deleting some of the useless pictures, he turned to those of Yu Feiwan.

Huh? I seem to have forgotten something...

Jiang Ye kept pressing the zoom and zoom keys.

What a memory! I forgot to return the "Peace" sachet embroidered with poppies to her again.

Jiang Ye took the wallet and looked at it. It was lying on the middle mezzanine intact.

Staring at Yu Feiwan who filled the screen.

Well, the composition and tone are all fine.

When I slid to the last shot and turned around to look back, everything was just right.

The light and autumn wind, as well as Yu Ji’s posture and expression in the play, did not require any post-production editing or extraneous typesetting modifications. They already felt perfect.

After saving, he opened WeChat.

I sent this original picture of "Looking Back" to Yu Feiwan.

Within a few minutes, the other party responded to the message.

-"Great photo!"

Jiang Ye was typing when the other party sent another message.

-"Just one?"

At that time, I heard the shutter ring several times, and then I noticed someone over there..."

Jiang Ye smiled: "This one is the most beautiful."

Yu Feiwan showed a series of shy expressions and unexpectedly took the initiative to bring up the topic.

-"Do you usually do photography?"

-"I think this shot is better than many professional photographers."

- "The feeling of virtual reality and elegance is so wonderful."

These words sounded comfortable. Jiang Ye coughed dryly and pretended: "I am professional in photography."

He got up and went to the living room to get a glass of water. When he came back, he found that Yu Feiwan's avatar had been replaced by the "Looking Back" picture he had taken.

Jiang Ye curled up his lips: "The avatar has been changed."

The other party responded instantly.

-"Yeah, I like it very much."

-"Thanks."

Yu Feiwan’s WeChat Moments never posted portrait photos, they were all natural scenery of the earth and various funny small animal videos.

Like two rabbits fighting in the forest in the middle of the night or something...

Jiang Ye was quite proud that the professionalism of his old profession was fully recognized by the Liyuan Junior Team Leader.

At this time, the other party's message popped up again.

-"Sister Man made an appointment with me once before. Let's go together next time when we have time. Wait until the open mic, okay?"

Jiang Ye readily agreed: "Okay, tell me when you have time."

…

After the two became friends, it was the first time they chatted so much on WeChat, and it was late at night before they knew it.

When Jiang Ye woke up the next morning, he looked down at himself.

I quickly relived last night's dream in my mind...I suddenly felt a sense of serenity in my heart, and then hummed a pleasant melody casually.

…

After breakfast, Jiang Ye received a call from Lin Sen.

Unexpectedly, it was Ding Shaokun who wanted to see him.

Since Yuzhou Commercial Performance returned to Beijing, he and Yao Xiao have been "left out" for more than half a month.

The company first adopted a cold treatment approach, which was just to make them recognize the reality and quit before the difficulties, and then compromise obediently and sign the new contract.

Jiang Ye's coping strategy is also very simple.

That is, if the enemy cannot move, I cannot move.

Anyway, he guessed both the beginning and the end of the story correctly. As for how to play the game in different ways during the process, it was easy to adapt to changes in his mentality.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Jiang Ye came to the company president's office as scheduled.

Strictly speaking, this was the first time he had a head-to-head confrontation with the vice president of Tianyou Entertainment.

The secretary knocked on the door and took Jiang Ye in.

"Mr. Ding, Jiang Ye is here."

"Mr. Ding, good afternoon." Jiang Ye greeted politely.

Ding Shaokun was standing in front of the large floor-to-ceiling window looking at the world outside. Hearing the sound, he turned his head and said kindly: "Here you go, sit down."

There was a contract on the coffee table. The secretary gave him a glass of water and placed it gently in front of Jiang Ye.

Ding Shaokun motioned for her to close the door and go out.

"I heard from Director Lin that you have other ideas about contract renewal?" Ding Shaokun did not delay, and went straight to the point.

Jiang Ye nodded: "Yes, I told Director Lin."

"There are some issues. Director Lin does not have enough authority." Ding Shaokun smiled slightly and said slowly, "So today I will come to you in person and let's talk face to face.

If you have any ideas about the contract or any conditions, it doesn’t matter. As long as I can make the decision, we can discuss it.”

Jiang Ye is very familiar with Mr. Ding's style.

The person in front of me is a smiling tiger who likes to play dirty. The calmer the situation appears on the surface, the more dangerous the situation may actually be.

After a moment, he organized his words: "Actually, the company's contract is already very good.

The reason why I didn't renew my contract was not because of the salary, but because I wanted to adjust for a period of time.

I have been with the company for six years, and to be honest, I am a little tired. Being able to become famous before the contract expires is a dream come true, and I have no regrets.

So from now on, I plan to take a rest, and I haven’t thought too far ahead about the future yet.”

"How can you not plan ahead for the future? I think you should think about it carefully."

Ding Shaokun gradually stopped smiling and continued, "In this way, I will raise the contract to another level for you.

The first three years were based on the treatment of a third-tier artist, and the middle three years were directly promoted to the treatment of a second-tier star.

In the last four years, as long as I am still at the helm of Tianyou, I can promise you that there will be absolutely no problem with first-line treatment.

Of course, the prerequisite is that you achieve corresponding results.

If the next few albums can continue to sell platinum or above like the first album, then it is not impossible to transfer your contract in advance.

Is this kind of condition sincere enough?"

After Jiang Ye heard this, he was naturally disdainful.

However, he still pretended to hesitate and struggled for a while, and then replied calmly: "Thank you, Mr. Ding, for taking it so seriously. This matter will not be decided for a while. I need some time to think about it seriously."

"Oh, okay, I'll give you a few days to think about it."

Ding Shaokun already showed his displeasure and was extremely dissatisfied with Jiang Ye's perfunctory attitude. "You have to think clearly. You must know that Sun He didn't receive such treatment at the beginning."

Jiang Ye smiled and said nothing.

The Sun He that Ding Shaokun was talking about, he knew, was none other than Brother Tianyou.

He nodded in agreement and said nothing more.

There is no need to contradict Ding Shaokun in person. They have decided to leave anyway, why bother to break up and make an ugly scene.

A few more days passed.

Jiang Ye never responded, and Ding Shaokun finally understood what he meant.

In the meantime, Lin Sen tried to persuade him again, but Jiang Ye remained determined and unmoved.

Then, there is no more.

He was completely, completely at ease.

And not only him, Yao Xiao also followed.

No announcements, no commercial performances, no endorsements, and no plans...

All artist activities in the entertainment industry seem to have nothing to do with the two of them.