System: Master Your Life

Xu Lin said, "You need to tidy up a bit and present a good image. Doing music requires putting yourself out in the limelight, so your appearance at least needs to be decent."

Liu Minghai looked a bit scruffy, with an unshaven beard and an overall messy look. His hair even seemed a little greasy.

Damn, looking like this, how can you make it in music?

Xu Lin said, "You're actually quite handsome if you clean up a bit. Looking like this won't work in music, showing up like this is a disaster under the spotlight—too scruffy. Even as a guy, I can't stand it."

What about Yao Fangqian?

A bit of makeup is fine for girls. As long as the figure is acceptable, just some effort on the face will do.

When Yao Fangqian took photos, you could see her upper body. Xu Lin guessed her height shouldn't be less than 165 cm, and her figure was quite decent.

Yao Fangqian, with glasses and no makeup, looked like the type of honest girl who isn't good at or doesn't like dressing up.

Xu Lin's requirement for her was simple: sign up online to learn some makeup skills.

Xu Lin instructed all this and hadn't even taken any money yet; he wanted them to tidy up first.

Doesn't writing a song take me a few days to ponder?

Actually, Xu Lin could have done it in a day, but since tomorrow and the day after are weekends, he wanted to enjoy himself.

Xu Lin considered his main task now, "writing lyrics and composing music," and how it had two sub-tasks: "Divine Song Producer" and "Music Dream Master." The former required him to create ten popular hits, and the latter to cultivate three to five popular artists. These two tasks could clearly overlap because both fundamentally required Xu Lin to write songs, with the latter also involving a development step. So, while working on the "Music Dream Master" task, he could also simultaneously complete "Divine Song Producer."

Finally, Xu Lin opened the fourth person's account.

It was a guy with the nickname Cangzhou Nicholas Tse.

Xu Lin: "What's your real name?"

"Sir, my name is Xie Ting! I'm also one of your subscribers. I followed you when your new book just came out! Sunglasses.jpg"

Xu Lin suddenly remembered.

"Which collaboration model do you want to pursue? But let me make it clear first: I'm only selling the performance rights for 'Clouds Beyond Snow' and 'Spring in the Snow.' You choose one of two collaboration models."

"Sir, I want to buy it out. I really like those two songs a lot! Sunglasses.jpg×2"

"Kid, my buyout price isn't low!"

"Sir, name your price, my family isn't short on money!"

Whoa, is this a rich second generation?

Xu Lin replied, "Buying it out is one thing, but even though only you can sing them, if you use them commercially, you'll have to give me a share later."

Xie Ting: "Sir, I know, and I'm totally okay with that! Grinning.jpg Doghead.jpg"

Xu Lin: "One million per song, two songs for two million."

Xu Lin wasn't joking around. Since he's selling the performance rights, even one million per song should be considered low; he's not sure about the industry's standards.

"Sir, isn't that too low? I think these two songs should be at least three million per buyout each. I really like them too much!"

Xu Lin didn't reply immediately, thinking you should say it if you're willing to give me six million.

Xie Ting's message came again: "Sir, six million, let's be friends. I'm really eager to debut, could you give me some guidance?"

Xu Lin: "Send me a selfie first. If you want to debut, you need to at least be good-looking."

Xie Ting: "Sir, give me a moment!"

Soon, Xie Ting sent a selfie that had a hairstyle just like early Nicholas Tse's.

This kid is really quite handsome, with a kind of Hong Kong-style charm. At least he isn't like the more feminine styles in South Korea and Japan nowadays.

Xu Lin despises the feminine style the most.

Moreover, looking at Xie Ting's selfie background, it seemed like his room wasn't from an average family.

The rich second generation is confirmed.

Xie Ting: "Sir, this is me, am I handsome?"

Xu Lin: "Absolutely!"

Xie Ting: "Thank you, sir!"

Xu Lin: "Sing a short piece casually. Let me hear your level."

Xie Ting: "Sir, give me a few minutes."

Five minutes later, Xie Ting sent a video clip.

He was singing the upper half of "Clouds Beyond Snow."

Xie Ting: "Sir, how was it?"

Xu Lin: "You can debut now!"

Xie Ting was definitely blessed by the heavens; his voice was distinct, pleasant, and had a complete range. It's a waste if he doesn't debut.

Xu Lin felt like he'd found a good talent. This Xie Ting had all the makings of a big star: good looks and a good voice. He met all the conditions to put out a single, and as for his singing skills, those can be honed later.

Xu Lin's new task was to cultivate popular artists, and it seemed Xie Ting would be a primary focus.

Thus, Xu Lin's mood improved further.

Xie Ting: "Sir, let's not beat around the bush?"

Xu Lin: "You're the next Nicholas Tse!"

"Sir, I'm getting all fired up!"

"By the way, how tall are you?"

Stars can't be short either.

"Publicly 181 cm, actually 179.7 cm."

"More than enough to debut."

"Thank you, sir!"

Xie Ting: "Sir, how should I transfer the money to you?"

"Let's talk in a couple of days; I'm going to be busy over the next few days."

"Alright."

"We'll chat later; I'm logging off now."

Xu Lin sent the message and immediately switched to his main account.

He wanted to rest over the weekend and didn't want to deal with these things since there was no rush.

Besides, over at his mom's place, the contract wasn't finalized yet.