“Sound Wave Entertainment?” Mo Xun read it twice carefully. Sound from music group, wave from magnificent waves—very suitable for their five different-styled people together.
Discussing company naming together, this feeling of starting a business together was wonderful. In the future, Sound Wave Entertainment would be their new home.
A new home they controlled themselves.
“Sounds great, let’s go with that.” Mo Xun’s lips curved as he said decisively.
“Shouldn’t we ask for their opinions?” Fang Yinnian asked.
“Doesn’t matter. Those naming-challenged guys will definitely listen to you. Your decision is fine.” Mo Xun sent a kissing emoji: “Rest early, remember to delete the chat history.”
“Okay, good night.”
After chatting, they immediately cleared their chat history to prevent phone discovery.
They also used WeChat alternate accounts with only each other as friends, using cute couple avatars.
These little sweetnesses hidden in their hearts were known only to them.
***
The next day, Fang Yinnian made a special trip to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to register the company.
Limited liability company registration approval wouldn’t be too difficult. Fang Yinnian had prepared in advance. Mo Xun transferred funds to Fang Yinnian, who also contributed part himself as their company’s initial capital.
Processing business licenses, corporate accounts, legal representative seals, financial seals—completing all these procedures required two weeks.
Fang Yinnian took the opportunity to find Xu Baichuan.
Xu Baichuan had left Sheng Yao shortly after he left, because with FTM’s four members going solo, President Zhou found separate managers for each, essentially completely sidelining Xu Baichuan.
President Zhou was ambitious—he wanted to completely eliminate all forces left by the previous CEO and make everyone in the company listen to him. Xu Baichuan had seen through this long ago and decisively submitted his resignation.
Former Sheng Yao CEO Zhao had also started his own management company, offering high salary to hire Xu Baichuan as artist general manager at his new company, but Xu Baichuan declined. He also politely refused olive branches from other industry companies.
He’d been so busy with career these years that he’d neglected family. He wanted to rest for a while to spend more time with his wife and daughter, so after resigning he took his wife and daughter to travel the world.
Xu Baichuan had lived quite freely these two years.
Xu Baichuan wasn’t surprised when Fang Yinnian came to him. Mo Xun had given advance notice—he knew why Yinnian was coming. However, seeing this seedling he’d been most optimistic about, who’d later experienced so many twists and even left the company, wasting two and a half golden years, he couldn’t help feeling guilty and heartbroken.
If Fang Yinnian hadn’t left, he’d probably be a top music industry star by now, right?
What was Tao Yizhou compared to him? His vocals and tone were inferior to Fang Yinnian’s in every way, and his so-called “creative talent” was bought with money. Sheng Yao was truly blind. If he were the boss, choosing between Tao Yizhou and Fang Yinnian, he’d definitely choose Yinnian.
Xu Baichuan poured a cup of tea for Fang Yinnian with complex emotions, saying quietly: “It’s good you’re back. These two years… you’ve suffered grievances.”
Fang Yinnian curved his lips: “Brother Xu, I don’t feel wronged at all.”
Xu Baichuan was stunned, looking up at him.
Fang Yinnian’s eyes carried a smile, his gaze frank: “These two years, I studied every day and learned so much knowledge that will benefit me for life.”
“I also took these two years to write many songs, and all the copyrights are in my own hands.”
“Besides talent, creation also requires experience, knowledge, and time accumulation. For me, these two years of settling weren’t waste, nor do they need regret or grievance.”
“This is my precious wealth.”
Xu Baichuan: “…”
Yinnian had truly grown up. With a peaceful mindset and calm composure, the way he smiled was even brighter and more dazzling than the boy he once was.
His features had also fully matured, his temperament carrying more gentleness and maturity than his teenage years. This adult male image, wearing a suit standing before cameras, would definitely be the white knight prince countless girls dreamed of, right?
Fang Yinnian could kill his way back into the entertainment industry with just this face alone.
Not to mention his outstanding vocal tone, singing skills, and creative talent.
Missing just two years—what was there to fear?
Xu Baichuan’s mental burden finally completely lifted. He’d always felt he hadn’t protected Fang Yinnian well—if he hadn’t given Fang Yinnian’s songs to President Zhou back then, all those subsequent events wouldn’t have happened.
But now it seemed Fang Yinnian didn’t need his protection at all. Those setbacks and trials only made Yinnian stronger.
Xu Baichuan took a deep breath: “Mo Xun gave me a heads up. You came to me today about the studio?”
Fang Yinnian said: “Yes, Brother Xu, I want to invite you to come out of retirement as my manager.”
“…” Though he’d guessed it, hearing Fang Yinnian say it personally still left him with complex emotions: “I’ve been retired for two years—I might not be much help.”
Fang Yinnian said: “I trust Brother Xu’s abilities. You don’t have other artists now anyway—why not continue being my manager?”
Xu Baichuan asked: “So what are your plans?”
Fang Yinnian said: “I want to make a comeback as a singer.”
Xu Baichuan lowered his voice: “After you left, Sheng Yao issued industry blacklisting orders forbidding you from participating in any TV station activities or programs.”
Fang Yinnian smiled lightly: “I guessed as much.”
Xu Baichuan said: “You’re the first and only artist in domestic entertainment to fall out with a management company and terminate contracts during peak popularity. Sheng Yao definitely wants to make an example of you. With Sheng Yao’s numerous artists and close cooperation with major local TV stations, stations won’t offend one of the industry’s big three music companies for you alone.”
“Yinnian, making a comeback won’t be easy.”
Fang Yinnian remained calm, saying slowly: “I already guessed I’d face Sheng Yao’s blacklisting after returning. But no matter how long Sheng Yao’s reach, can they control CCTV?”
Xu Baichuan was slightly stunned: “CCTV?”
Fang Yinnian said: “I want to participate in CCTV’s original music competition program ‘Chinese Good Songs.'”
Xu Baichuan’s heart suddenly jumped—this was indeed a good solution!
Management companies could cooperate closely with local TV stations to privately blacklist certain artists—but CCTV wouldn’t care about such tactics.
CCTV was after all state-controlled. Fang Yinnian had only terminated his contract and left Sheng Yao—this was a conflict with a management company, not being blacklisted for illegal crimes.
So he could openly appear on CCTV programs.
And “Chinese Good Songs” was a competitive music variety show marketed on “original songs,” where contestants could be singers or producers, as long as they presented their own unpublished original songs on stage.
CCTV hosted this program to give more folk creators a platform to showcase themselves, discover excellent music producers, and add fresh blood to Chinese music. On this stage, producers and singers with creative talent could quickly build recognition.
The program had run two seasons and was currently in its third season, very popular.
Xu Baichuan took a deep breath: “This program really suits you. Season 3 is already on episode 5—preliminaries will end soon. If you want to go, we need to hurry. Let’s fly to Beijing tomorrow to talk with the producers.”
Fang Yinnian’s eyes curved: “Brother Xu agreed to be my manager?”
Xu Baichuan said gently: “With you personally inviting me, what reason do I have to refuse?”
Fang Yinnian walked over and hugged him: “Thank you, Brother Xu.”
Xu Baichuan patted Fang Yinnian’s shoulder: “Is the studio registered?”
“Processing paperwork—almost done.”
Xu Baichuan joked: “You’ll be the boss in the future—should I call you President Fang?”
“No need, because you’re also one of the bosses.”
Xu Baichuan asked in surprise: “What do you mean?”
Fang Yinnian smiled at him: “I’ll give you some original shares, making you a company shareholder. Brother Xu, in our eyes, you’re not an employee—you’ve always been part of FTM, our homeroom teacher.”
Xu Baichuan: “…”
This guy made his eyes involuntarily moisten.
FTM—how long had it been since he heard that name? It felt like another lifetime.
Back then, to establish the group, how many meetings had he held with Sheng Yao leadership, how many plans had they discussed? He could barely remember anymore…
He never expected their hastily assembled music group would later achieve such heights, only to instantly plummet from the peak.
This was his eternal regret.
Now, this regret actually had a chance for redemption?
Xu Baichuan took a deep breath, saying decisively: “Good, let’s start over together!”
***
Beijing, CCTV Headquarters.
The director of “Chinese Good Songs” looked at the materials Xu Baichuan handed over, eyes bright with excitement: “Did your artist really write this song himself? It’s very well done! Where did you discover such talent!”
Xu Baichuan said proudly: “He’s indeed talented. He wants to participate in the next episode—Director, do you think this song has a chance of being selected by mentors?”
The director said excitedly: “Definitely no problem! Have him come—our program most lacks such high-quality original songs!”
July 7th, 8 PM, CCTV Music Channel’s “Chinese Good Songs” Season 3 Episode 6 officially aired, with countless viewers waiting by their TVs.
After previous episodes’ competition, the four mentors’ teams were nearly complete with only final spots remaining—upcoming competition would be especially fierce.
Would there be exceptionally talented original singers/producers joining mentor teams this episode? Audiences anticipated eagerly.
The female host announced loudly: “Dear viewers, welcome to CCTV’s ‘Chinese Good Songs’ Episode 6 competition scene. Please welcome today’s contestant #1, bringing us the original song—’Jiangnan Misty Rain’!”
This stage’s rules: contestants wore masks singing self-written original songs while mentors faced away for blind selection. Only those chosen by mentors would reveal their faces to audiences and join mentor teams for subsequent competition—those not chosen were directly eliminated.
Fang Yinnian wore a well-tailored white suit, walking gracefully onto stage.
The man’s slim waist, long legs, and upright posture gave the suit a model-like effect. Only his face wore a silver mask, concealing his appearance.
He stood center stage, picking up the microphone.
Gentle introductory melody filled the venue—a beautiful guzheng piece.
Several mentors felt their eyes and ears brighten: “The intro melody is well-written!” “I also think the arrangement sounds good—let’s keep listening.”
The mentors’ discussion was captured by cameras.
After the intro, Fang Yinnian’s clear, gentle voice was amplified by the microphone throughout the venue.
“Holding paper umbrella walking through bluestone alleys”
“Peach blossoms in bloom reflecting red on your face”
“Willow branches swaying gently awakening spring light”
“Jiangnan’s misty rain gentle and lingering”
The accompaniment added pipa, bamboo flute, and other traditional instruments. The antique melody seemed to transport listeners to that misty Jiangnan water town.
“Wine house tea fragrance tells of the past”
“Painted boat on river surface with melodious qin sounds”
“Green moss spreading writes several lines of stories”
“Years gathered in cups became fine wine”
The mentors exchanged glances—this voice was too beautiful!
As a program encouraging originality, “Chinese Good Songs” contestants naturally wrote commendable songs, but producers’ vocal tones and skills couldn’t match professional singers. Contestants who both wrote and sang well were very welcome by mentors—these were promising creative singer material!
Today’s #1 was definitely a professional singer.
His vocals were stable beyond criticism, tone clear and clean without seeming thin—very textured voice. Under traditional instrument accompaniment, like pearls falling on jade plates, each word struck listeners’ hearts, giving ears supreme enjoyment.
This song’s melody was beautiful, like gentle rain washing away all mental distractions.
In the chorus, Fang Yinnian suddenly raised his vocal range, delivering stunning operatic vocals.
“Strolling long embankment, breeze filling sleeves”
“Withered lotus listening to rain tells of parting sorrow”
“Jiangnan remains unchanged, memories hard to collect”
“Going thousands of miles, endless lovesickness”
Mentor Luo Hua sitting leftmost suddenly pressed the button before his chair, turning around.
Clap clap clap.
The other three mentors rushed to press their turn buttons.
Turning around represented mentor approval. Livestream viewers were stunned.
“Holy crap, all four turned!”
“There haven’t been many all-four-turn moments this season, right? Today’s contestant is pretty awesome!”
“The vocal tone is very unique, sung so beautifully~”
“I absolutely love this operatic vocal part ahhhh!”
“Can I say this is the best song of Season 3 so far?”
“Where did this professional singer come from? Sings very well.”
“Handsome guy take off the mask, hurry up and take off the mask!”
Seeing all four mentors turn around, Fang Yinnian showed a slight smile. His voice remained steady as he brought the song to a gentle conclusion.
The final accompaniment once again featured the soft guzheng melody, the melodious music gradually fading and drifting away like drawing a period to this hazy rain scene.
Perfect circular structure—the arrangement was absolutely brilliant!
After the music stopped, the venue fell silent for two seconds, then erupted in thunderous applause.
The four mentors were also applauding excitedly.
Luo Hua, sitting leftmost, looked excitedly toward the stage: “Congratulations, four mentors turned for you! Please remove your mask and introduce yourself first.”
The contestant on stage finally removed the silver mask covering his face under countless people’s anticipation.
Revealing a refined, handsome face.
He looked toward the camera, picked up the microphone, and said with curved smiling eyes: “Hello everyone, my name is Fang Yinnian—I’m a singer and also a music producer.”
**
T/N: Welcome back Yinnian! also Happy New Year everyonee 🎊 🎉 🎉
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