C4 Starlight Entertainment Wanted to Buy the Rights to the Song!!

Upon opening it, he discovered a black card inside!

Affixed to it was a sticky note that read, "Ten million yuan, spend it wisely, the password is your birthday."

A surge of warmth filled Qin Mo's heart.

Yet, returning the money seemed like the right thing to do.

He couldn't keep hurting Ling Xuerou while accepting her generosity.

Letting go of the past and starting anew would be better for both of them.

Qin Mo penned a note, placed it inside, and returned the card to its original state, carefully sealing it.

He then arranged for a courier to send the card back.

Next, Qin Mo powered up his computer and began to delve into the regulations of the Conboat platform.

...

Ling Xuerou had barely settled into her office when an urgent local courier delivery arrived.

Faang Yaping's expression soured upon seeing the sender's name, and she remarked with displeasure, "This isn't some sort of extortion from Qin Mo, is it?"

Ling Xuerou shook her head, "Pingping, don't talk like that, he wouldn't do that."

Faang Yaping didn't bother to respond.

To her, Qin Mo was nothing but a dead weight to Ling Xuerou!

Ling Xuerou was a triple threat: a skilled singer and dancer with great acting chops, not to mention her stunning looks—she was the dream girl of countless men!

And Qin Mo? What was he?

Just a penniless drunk!

If the news of Ling Xuerou's secret marriage got out, her career would be over!

But Ling Xuerou paid no mind to Faang Yaping's scowl.

She opened the package and found the returned black card and note.

"I'll earn my own money, don't worry about me, just take good care of yourself."

Ling Xuerou gazed at the bold script, lost in thought.

How had she never realized Qin Mo's calligraphy was so exquisite?

Why had he seemed to transform completely after they signed the divorce papers?

Faang Yaping's voice intruded on her thoughts, "Xuerou, you've turned the page on Qin Mo. From today on, his affairs are none of your concern, got it?"

Without a word, Ling Xuerou turned and entered her office.

Watching her delicate, forlorn figure, Faang Yaping muttered with a mix of frustration and concern.

"How much have you sacrificed to care for him? Don't throw away your future for a man!"

...

Qin Mo spent the entire afternoon in his apartment, poring over the platform's rules.

The guidelines for Conboat on Blue Star weren't much different from those of TikTok.

He was considering renting a recording studio to lay down some tracks.

But a decent studio charged thousands for just an hour.

And there were still promotional costs for Conboat to consider.

After paying six months of rent—18,000 yuan—his funds were nearly depleted.

He needed to find another solution.

Then, a call came through.

No caller ID.

Qin Mo hit the answer button.

A cold, authoritative female voice spoke.

"Qin Mo, after years of wasting away, you're not seriously thinking of making a comeback, are you?"

That voice triggered a memory in Qin Mo's mind!

Wang Yunli, the operations director of Starlight Entertainment, a ruthless profit-driven machine.

Ma Youguo, the manager in charge of new talent, had deliberately held Qin Mo back, and Wang Yunli had simply looked the other way.

"Heh... Director Wang, what can I do for you?" Qin Mo's tone was even, his question laced with irony.

Wang Yunli could sense the sarcasm in Qin Mo's address, but she was unfazed and rattled off her spiel.

"Qin Mo, maybe a decade ago you had something to offer, but now at thirty? Hoping to stir up the entertainment scene? You're dreaming!"

"Just look at all the young, talented heartthrobs in the industry. Any one of them could run circles around you!"

"And your voice? Shot. Don't get delusional because a few bar patrons flatter you!"

"A raspy voice won't get you anywhere in Rhelaweth's entertainment scene! The current craze is for pretty boys who can sing and dance. Think your old limbs can keep up?"

Qin Mo's frown deepened as he responded icily, "Wang, I've already severed ties with your company. If you've got something to say, spit it out. If you're sick, go get treated. I don't have time for your drivel!"

Qin Mo was all too familiar with Wang Yunli's character—a classic opportunist who wouldn't lift a finger without the promise of gain.

She wouldn't just call to berate Qin Mo without cause.

Qin Mo's voice was already edged with confrontation.

Wang Yunli paused for a few seconds, then softened her approach.

"Qin Mo, I caught your singing video. That song 'Dusk' isn't half bad. If Ye Lang from our company were to perform it, I bet it would be a hit..."

A smirk flickered across Qin Mo's face.

Ye Lang, a middling singer at the company, had crafted a 'Prince Charming' persona.

Qin Mo had been suppressed back in the day precisely because Ye Lang was the favored nephew of manager Ma Youguo, who feared Qin Mo's rising star might eclipse Ye Lang's.

"Are you looking to buy the rights?" Qin Mo inquired.

"Let's not beat around the bush. You were once part of our roster. For old times' sake, I'm offering two hundred thousand yuan for the exclusive rights to 'Dusk'. How does that sound?"

Friendship, indeed.

Now that the song was a hit, she wanted to cozy up? Not a chance!

'Dusk' had taken the continent by storm, raking in millions just from ringtone downloads.

Dream on about snapping up the rights for a mere two hundred thousand.

Qin Mo's response was icy, "Director Wang, you're quite the strategist, but let's be clear—I owe you no favors. I'd sell to anyone but you."

Wang Yunli's irritation was palpable as she rolled her eyes at Qin Mo's sarcastic use of 'Director Wang.'

Her voice turned shrill, "Qin Mo, don't overestimate yourself! I'm simply recognizing talent! If you try selling that song on your own, as a newcomer, you'd be lucky to see ten thousand yuan. And you turn down two hundred thousand? Don't be so greedy!"

Qin Mo chuckled, "Keys go for three yuan each, ten for three. Ask yourself if you're even worth that. Go tell fortunes under the bridge and see what you amount to! Stop harassing me and stay out of my way!"

With that, he ended the call.

He had no intention of bowing down to Starlight Entertainment.

Even if he were to compromise, it wouldn't alter his destiny of being blacklisted.

He might as well carve out his own niche beyond the reach of Starlight Entertainment!

Wang Yunli was likely fuming by now.

But where had she come across that video?

Qin Mo powered up his phone and typed in "Dusk" for a search.

To his surprise, a Conboat video link popped up.

It was footage from the bar last night, captured by a patron, showcasing Qin Mo's singing and now circulating online.

The clip had racked up over a hundred thousand likes, with views soaring into the millions.

The video's caption read, "Encounter with a soulful man at the bar: 'Dusk' brings the audience to tears."

No wonder Starlight Entertainment took notice with "soulful" as the buzzword.

In Rhelaweth's current climate, the only rival to a pretty boy's charm was the allure of a romantic persona.

Having spent years in the entertainment industry in his past life, Qin Mo was well aware that such viral moments were ephemeral.

Just like any viral sensation that captures the public's attention, it would soon fade into internet obscurity.

If he was serious about breaking into the entertainment scene, he had a long road ahead.

Qin Mo hatched a plan.

With the entertainment industry rife with underhanded tactics, he decided to start with street performances—zero cost, high visibility.

Back on Earth, his previous life had seen a wave of street performers rise to fame through platforms like TikTok.

Take the internet-famous singers who started out with just a small speaker in subway tunnels or on street corners.

In the era of the internet, where information is abundant, those without a unique trait often get lost in the crowd.

Conversely, a memorable persona can make a lasting impression.

The "soulful man" persona could do with some reinforcement.

Qin Mo shopped online for a few outfits.

A black shirt, denim jeans, and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses completed the look of a rugged yet refined gentleman.

He delved into his memory bank, jotting down the lyrics and melodies of songs he had enjoyed singing in his previous life.

Afterward, he went online to secure the copyrights.

He posted a thread about his upcoming bar performance and began to gear up for the show.