My Girlfriend Is a Cello Player-Chapter 47: My Song Belongs to My Partner

Chapter 47: My Song Belongs to My Partner
200,000 yuan?
"Tell me more?" Lin Tian quickly replied.
Whether or not he intended to sell, it never hurt to hear them out. While waiting for their response, he decided to do some research on the company online.
Unive Music Copyright Company
Established in 2001, located in Qingzhou City, this professional institution is dedicated to providing comprehensive copyright protection and management services for global music creators.
Their core business includes copyright registration, licensing management, legal support for copyright disputes, and marketing services. The company boasts an extensive catalog of copyrights spanning various musical styles and has established strategic partnerships with numerous renowned music platforms and performance organizations.
After reviewing the company profile, Lin Tian searched for reviews on Bilibili and Tiktok. His conclusion?
A well-known, reputable old-school music copyright company based locally.
Still, in the entertainment industry, a company's size didn't necessarily correlate with its reliability. Small companies weren't always shady, and big ones could sometimes be worse. That said, Lin Tian was still willing to explore the opportunity.
After all, this wasn't about signing away his career—it was just selling the rights to one song. Even if things went south, the loss would be limited to that single composition.
It wasn't uncommon for viral original songs by amateur creators on Tiktok to attract interest from copyright firms. A little while later, Unive Official responded:
"We're very interested in Mr. Moonlight's "Can-Can." If possible, we'd like to purchase the rights."
"One more question: Are the rights to this piece currently in your possession?"
Lin Tian replied succinctly:
"Yes."
"Could we meet in person? I see your IP address is in Qingzhou City."
Meet in person?
Lin Tian rubbed his chin thoughtfully as he stared at his phone.
"Fine."
After weighing the pros and cons, Lin Tian decided to go ahead with the meeting. Even if he didn't sell, it wouldn't hurt to expand his network—just like how Zhong Wei'an had introduced him to SYC. Who knew when such connections might come in handy?
While pondering, Lin Tian took a moment to check the status of his latest task. The video he'd uploaded had already garnered 400,000 likes, far surpassing the required 100,000. Surely, the mission must be complete.
But when he opened the system interface, what he saw was:
[Happiness Value: 44,595/100,000]
Not enough?
True—a performance video, no matter how good the song or how much people loved it, could only elicit so much happiness. Maybe even a borderline provocative dance would generate more emotional value than this.
It seemed earning the double-reward card wasn't going to be easy.
Shortly afterward, Unive Official messaged again, expressing willingness to accommodate Lin Tian's schedule. They finalized a time and location.
The next afternoon, during his school's lunch break, Lin Tian headed to the agreed-upon spot—a café near Qingzhou No. 7 High School. Since he finished class early, he arrived first.
He ordered an iced Americano and sat observing his surroundings. The café had a distinctly business-like atmosphere, filled with office workers either working or resting during their lunch breaks. Dressed in his high school uniform, Lin Tian stuck out like a sore thumb.
"Excuse me, are you Mr. Moonlight?"
Lin Tian turned to see a professionally dressed woman with a shoulder bag standing before him.
"Yes."
"So you really are a high school student!" she exclaimed, clearly surprised. "I thought it might have been a persona crafted for Tiktok."
"Please, sit down."
Lin Tian gestured without much formality. The woman looked slightly taken aback—such a strikingly handsome youth, yet his demeanor felt unusually stern.
Once seated, she introduced herself. "Hello, Mr. Moonlight. My name is Feng Miao, and I'm the copyright manager at Unive."
"This meeting is primarily to discuss ‘Can-Can.' Before we proceed, allow me to share examples of past collaborations our company has done. Many popular music bloggers on Tiktok have worked with us."
Feng Miao understood that for newcomers like Lin Tian, who were unfamiliar with copyright deals, the biggest concerns often revolved around potential legal loopholes or fraud. So instead of diving into technical jargon, she opted for simple explanations backed by facts.
"For instance, last month, we purchased ‘Melody Under the Stars' for 150,000 yuan. Its creator, ‘Orange C,' is a blogger with over a million followers, and the song has 1.69 million views on Tiktok."
"And earlier this year, we closed a deal for 300,000 yuan on ‘Echoes of the City.' You've probably heard that one—it was huge on Tiktok."
"I haven't," Lin Tian said flatly.
"…"
Feng Miao didn't realize Lin Tian had only recently started browsing videos on Tiktok.
"Regardless, I hope you trust us, Mr. Moonlight. We have extensive experience managing copyrights. To be honest, based on your current play count and follower count, ‘Can-Can' doesn't quite meet the threshold for a 200,000-yuan offer. But because we truly love the piece, we're willing to pay that amount."
After rambling for a bit, Feng Miao finally got to the point.
"If you agree to sell the rights, we'll release an album featuring your song. After the album launches, we'll also provide you with royalties. The percentage can be negotiated further."
"…"
Hearing "album" and "royalties," Lin Tian was somewhat surprised.
Was this offer more sincere than he'd anticipated?
Sipping his coffee through the straw, Lin Tian fell silent. Truthfully, it was impossible not to feel tempted. As a high schooler living alone for years, no one understood the importance of money better than him.
While chasing dreams, practicality couldn't be ignored. Public high schools allowed students like him to study without excessive financial burdens. But once university came around, tuition fees would become an insurmountable mountain. And beyond tuition, living expenses added up quickly.
If he accepted 200,000 yuan and spent it wisely, it could cover his needs until graduation—and maybe even help Gan Yanyu out. Writing songs cost Lin Tian nothing but time. Selling them meant pure profit.
But there was a catch: Lin Tian held deep respect for these melodies he'd brought over from another world. He couldn't undersell them.
Was 200,000 yuan underselling? Lin Tian pondered seriously.
He tested the waters with a price: "Five hundred thousand?"
"Adding 300,000… That seems excessive."
"Think about it then."
"…"
Feng Miao glanced at Lin Tian's video on her phone, weighing the pros and cons. After a visible internal struggle, she gritted her teeth.
"Though I don't have the authority to finalize this…"
She stood slowly and extended her hand. "I can promise you now—I'll fight to secure this price with our general manager. And I'll work hard to negotiate favorable royalty terms for you."
"Well, let me know when you've secured it. I'll consider it seriously."
Lin Tian kept his options open, never fully committing. Such negotiations were always better than outright rejection.
With that, he stood up and shook hands politely with Feng Miao. However, she interpreted this gesture as confirmation of his willingness to cooperate.
"Mr. Moonlight, wait for my good news! Also, I can transfer a deposit immediately. Once everything is finalized, I'll pay the remaining balance."
Worried Lin Tian might be snatched up by a higher bidder, Feng Miao eagerly offered to pay upfront. As she handed him her bank card, Lin Tian felt a fleeting sense of disbelief.
If he signed right now…
A high school student, one song, half a million yuan. Wouldn't that solve all his financial worries for high school and university? Not to mention the substantial royalties from the album. This, perhaps, was the allure of money.
"Oh, Mr. Moonlight, what about your cello partner in the video?"
Feng Miao packed her bag, smiling brightly. Despite Lin Tian's lack of commitment, she seemed confident, almost certain the deal was hers.
"She's at home, not with me."
"Haha~ Honestly, with a melody like yours, Mr. Moonlight, any partner would shine. Whoever plays it will make it a hit!" Feng Miao chuckled cheerfully.
Is that so?
At those words, Lin Tian's brow furrowed deeply. Could someone who truly understood music say something like that? He looked at the professionally dressed woman before him and suddenly found their entire conversation absurd.
Why had he bothered coming out to meet her?
Yes, he'd merely wanted to learn more and expand his network—not actually sell the rights. Even if he did, he wouldn't do so without consulting Gan Yanyu.
It was Feng Miao's apparent sincerity that made him entertain the negotiation. But now…
His expression darkened, realizing there was no point in continuing the charade. He asked one final question:
"After selling the rights to you, can my partner still perform this song?"
"Of course! As long as it's not in public," Feng Miao replied with a smile. "We operate on a full buyout model, which is why we're offering royalties. Private performances are fine, but public ones are strictly prohibited."
"There's no need to ask anymore. I'm not selling."
Lin Tian placed the bank card back on the table and slid it toward her. Albums, royalties, and copyright fees—all lost their meaning in that moment.