Chapter 3131 3133 [Go to London]

  Subsequently, Xiang Nan told Mary the good news, "Mary, I have been signed by Delos Records in the UK. They want to make me a singer~"

   "What?! Really or not?" Mary covered her mouth in surprise.

   "Really, I just signed the contract." Xiang Nan laughed.

   "It's really great, congratulations~" Mary stepped forward and gave him a firm hug.

   "Thank you." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "I booked the best restaurant, let's go and have a good meal."

  Mary nodded.

  The two immediately went to the best restaurant in the city, and Xiang Nan even ordered a bottle of expensive red wine.

   After three rounds of wine, five tastes of food, and when both of them were a little tipsy, Xiang Nan held Mary's hand tightly, "Mary, I would like to ask you to go to London with me, would you like to?"

   "To London? Really?" Mary was slightly taken aback.

  She didn't expect that Xiang Nan would take her to London with her. Because in European and American countries, it is not uncommon for the rich to change their wives and expensive friends.

  Xiang Nan has already become a signed artist and is likely to become a big star in the future. And she is just a waitress, the gap between her and a big star is undoubtedly heaven and earth.

  So although she was really happy for Xiang Nan, she was actually ready to break up.

   "Of course it is true. Without you by my side, my success would be of no value." Xiang Nan nodded.

  Hearing what he said, Mary was naturally very moved, and immediately kissed Xiang Nan.

  …

   Three days later, the two set off for England.

   Neither of them brought much luggage. Those old electrical appliances, old furniture, and old clothes were simply discarded for the convenience of the journey.

  Mary even sold her minicooper.

   That little car was second-hand when she bought it, and it has been running around with her for several years, and now she is really reluctant to let it go.

"Don't worry, when we go to London, I'll buy you a new car to drive." Xiang Nan comforted her, "There is a saying in China, 'If you don't go to the old, you won't come to the new'. We go to London to start a new car." To live well is to discard old things and replace them with new ones.”

  Mary nodded, then let go of her heart, and flew to London with Xiang Nan.

  After arriving in London, the two moved into an apartment rented by the record company for them.

  Actually, the record company is not responsible for these.

  However, at Anthony's request, Rhodes still rented an apartment for Xiang Nan.

   "What a beautiful house." Entering the apartment, Mary looked at the house and said to Xiang Nan with satisfaction.

  Before, their houses were very small, with only one small room. The kitchen, bedroom, and living room were all crowded together, and even the toilet was a small room. If you want to take a shower, you have to stand up to wash.

   But their current apartment has three bedrooms and two living rooms, and it is also beautifully decorated, with complete furniture and home appliances.

  The most important thing is that the bathroom has a bathtub and 24-hour hot water. Finally, I can take a bath comfortably.

  So Mary is very satisfied, this is almost the third best house she has ever lived in.

   "As long as you are satisfied." Xiang Nan nodded and smiled, "Okay, pack up your luggage later, let's go shopping. Let's have a good meal in the evening, as a celebration of moving into a new home."

   "Okay." Mary nodded with a smile.

  The two of them walked around for a while, and bought good ingredients and wine in a nearby supermarket.

   "This area is so quiet, and the ground is so clean~" Mary admired.

  The house they lived in was located in a slum area, and neither the infrastructure nor the security environment was very good, and it could even be said to be very poor.

  The house they live in now should be in a middle-income area, so the infrastructure and security environment should be higher.

  Xiang Nan also nodded.

  The so-called relocation of the body, he also hopes to live more comfortably.

  …

   Another day later, Xiang Nan reported to the record company.

  Mary is going to find a job on her own.

  Although Xiang Nan is willing to support her, she is still willing to support herself.

   Xiang Nan naturally appreciates her character very much, and has no reason to refuse.

  Xiang Nan then came to the record company and met the manager Rod Stat.

"Very good, you are welcome." Rhode was very happy to see Xiang Nan, "I only saw your works last time, and I haven't appreciated your singing, nor have I seen your instrument playing. Can you try the sound for me?"

  Xiang Nan nodded, and then played and sang "IDUGUPADIAMOND" by himself.

  After listening to Rhodes, he couldn't help laughing and clapping his hands, "Great, you really surprised me."

  Xiang Nan's performance far exceeded his imagination. Both his singing and playing skills were very skillful, higher than his expected level.

  Actually, whether a singer can sing well or not, or whether they can play musical instruments, is not particularly important.

  For example, many singers in the music world don’t know the staff, and they always sing out of tune. Not only idol artists, but also singer-songwriters. If they can write songs, they may not be able to sing well.

  But if you can sing well, play musical instruments, and create music, it will undoubtedly be a rare talent. That's why Rhodes was so excited, "I really found a treasure."

   "Thank you, when will we start recording?" Xiang Nan asked.

   "Of course, the sooner the better." Rhodes nodded, and then began to make overall arrangements.

  …

   To make a record, an executive producer is required to be responsible for the budget, coordination and management of the entire project, including forming a team, hiring arrangers, musicians, sound engineers and other staff.

  Music producers are needed, mainly those who are engaged in arrangement and creation. They will help the artist complete the arrangement or help the band improve the quality of the arrangement, and sometimes use some novel production methods to make the music have a different tone.

   Production engineers are needed. Most of them are from sound engineers and sound mixers. They are responsible for the quality of all aspects of the production project, such as the quality of recording, etc., to ensure the perfection of the work.

   Designers are also needed to design album covers; recording studios are needed to record songs; lawyers are needed to maintain copyrights... In short, recording records is a complicated and delicate matter.

   Fortunately, although Delos Records is small, it has all internal organs and a group of experienced staff.

   Therefore, the recording of the record was quickly put on the agenda.

  The producer is directly held by Rod Stat, who is confident in making Xiang Nan a popular superstar.

  At that time, he will take advantage of Xiang Nan's success to slap the faces of those who abandoned him and cast another high branch.

   During his preparation, Xiang Nan received a series of training.

  Including vocal music, musical instruments, manners, dance, clothing, makeup, eloquence, modeling and many other items.

  Being a star is not so easy to be. The more top star you are, the more hard work you have to do behind the scenes.

  Like idols in South Korea, most of them have been trainees since elementary school and junior high school. They practice singing, dancing, and even smile every day.

  (end of this chapter)