After failing the college entrance examination, he became a big star

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Night Dream Bar, the back room.

Xu Qianqiu, Feng Mo lit up a post-dinner cigarette, while Ning Lan made a cup of after-dinner black tea and handed over a piece of paper.

The three of them were written on the paper, as well as Li Kai's forecast for the sales of Xu Qiaoling's album this week.

Feng Mo's eyes popped: "Old Xu, this kid is even more outrageous than you."

In the previous predictions of the three of them, Feng Mo was the most conservative, and Xu Qianqiu was the most daring. The difference between them was more than 10 sheets, but Li Kai's prediction was much higher than Xu Qianqiu's.

Xu Qianqiu narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, looked at Ning Lan and said, "What's the reason?"

Ning Lan smiled wryly: "He said it was just an idea, and we'll talk about it when the results are announced and when we treat guests to dinner."

Xu Qianqiu also smiled wryly: "It's a trick again."

Immediately, he put away his smile, took a puff of cigarette, and slowly exhaled with the shredded tobacco, and a slow voice came: "If the media's high-intensity exposure and word-of-mouth effect can continue, it's not impossible to be wild."

After a pause, the topic changed: "However, the five giants will not sit idly by."

Ning Lan's eyes flickered slightly, seeming to understand.

I saw Xu Qianqiu took a few newspapers from the cabinet with his backhand: "Today is the fifth round of new song recommendations for the two charts. The four songs that were shortlisted, and several famous songwriters in the circle gave comments. What's interesting is that , the four songs were unanimously praised."

Ning Lan took the newspaper, her eyes fluttered, and she looked a little surprised: "Huanxing Entertainment News, entertainment focus, none of them are published."

Huanxing Entertainment News ranks first in national sales, and Entertainment Focus ranks fourth in national sales. They are both big newspapers, which act as weather vanes. It is not uncommon for tabloids to publish some exclusive "shocking" news in order to gain attention, but the wind direction But it will follow the big newspaper.

Right now, Xu Qiaoling is the absolute focus on the big entertainment newspapers, but the focus of the entertainment tabloids is deflected first, which is quite abnormal.

"Yeah, that's what I said. The five giants will not sit idly by. Tomorrow, those big reports will deflect in all likelihood." Xu Qianqiu took another breath of his cigarette with a meaningful expression.

Xu Qianqiu's prediction came true.

On Friday, more than a dozen entertainment newspapers were published in the morning, and the attention paid to Xu Qiaoling was greatly reduced.

It was as if the flames started a prairie fire just yesterday, and there was a sudden heavy rain at night, but most of the fire has been extinguished today.

One-third of the attention that was taken away belonged to the new song recommendation of the two charts this week, and the four songs that were shortlisted for the fifth round.

The other two-thirds belonged to two heavy news.

The first one, the king of heaven Guo Yifu announced the release date, June 6, next Friday.

Article II.Heavenly King Li Jie announced the release date, July 7th, which is the 10th day of Guo Yifu's new album release.

The albums of the two heavenly kings will have an overlapping piracy protection period of 3 days. The impact on sales is actually not great, but it is of great significance.

Another taboo broken!

As a result, there was a lot of shock in the circle.

time record.

General Manager's Office.

Gao Dongliang said as if observing the fire: "Mr. Ren, Xu Qiaoling's popularity has plummeted. The two kings announced the release date of the film at the same time, and the piracy protection period overlapped for three days. It is obvious that the five giants have made a move to prevent Xu Qiaoling from successfully sealing the queen."

Mr. Ren hummed expressionlessly, he knew this well, before Deng Yaxuan and Xu Qiaoling were officially announced, the five giants did not move, to put it bluntly, they were not optimistic about the two little queens, who could remove the small characters.

And this week, the media paid too much attention to Xu Qiaoling's album, and there was a faint possibility of success after the seal. How could the five giants remain indifferent?
The two-day king's album overlapped with the three-day piracy protection period, which was a gimmick to take away Xu Qiaoling's popularity.

Seeing that Mr. Ren didn't answer, the corners of Gao Dongliang's mouth twitched, he hesitated to speak, and finally said: "Mr. Ren, Deng Yaxuan's album"

Mr. Ren suddenly snorted, and cut him off: "When you applied for the last additional 15 yuan, I made an account with you. The company's minimum expectation for Deng Yaxuan's album will be raised from 130 million to 140 million. At that time, you patted your chest to promise."

Gao Dongliang was choked, and his face was a bit embarrassed: "Mr. Ren, I."

Mr. Ren waved his hand and signaled to listen to him: "You know the company's situation in your heart. In the past few months, more than a dozen singers have been unfavorable in posting videos one after another, and people's hearts are fluctuating. At the regular meeting on Monday, your singers collectively forced the palace. one time."

Mr. Ren paused, and continued: "Now Qiao Li has drawn a bottom line of 120 million for you, which is 20 lower than the company's minimum expectation. If you can't reach it, your position may have to be moved. "

He gave a conclusion first, then raised his chin, and said in a slow tone: "What do you want to say, say it, what kind of support do you want, and I will try my best to satisfy it."

The corner of Gao Dongliang's mouth overflowed with bitterness. Mr. Ren saw through his thoughts, so he stopped hesitating and said directly: "Mr. Gao, can you discuss with the five giants and let them give Deng Yaxuan a lift?"

Mr. Ren narrowed his eyes, and his eyes became sharper. Under his gaze, Gao Dongliang's heart jumped, his face turned pale, and he quickly explained: "This week's two new song recommendations, the four songs that were shortlisted for the fifth round The song, six big and medium stars of lyrics and music appeared to comment, and it was obviously the instruction of the five giants behind it, which was to share Xu Qiaoling's popularity."

"After all, Deng Yaxuan was officially announced. Regardless of whether there is hope or not, the final success or failure is determined by the results of the first month. Currently, Deng Yaxuan's album is only released for the third week."

"Xu Qiaoling's popularity has reached its peak. If Deng Yaxuan is promoted again, Xu Qiaoling's popularity will be divided even more. I think there should be some discussions on the side of the five giants."

Mr. Ren stared straight at him, the sharpness in his eyes softened little by little, under Gao Dongliang's anxious and nervous eyes, he was silent for a while, and finally nodded.

After Gao Dongliang left, Mr. Ren picked up the phone, made a phone call, communicated with the other end for a while, hung up, waited for a quarter of an hour, the other end called back, gave an affirmative answer first, and then raised the a request.

Ask Time Records to buy back Deng Yaxuan's album, 10 copies!

Mr. Ren understood what he meant. The company repurchased 10 copies, which is equivalent to the actual sales of Deng Yaxuan's album this week plus 10 copies.

When the sales report comes out on Monday, it is impossible to surpass Xu Qiaoling, but it can be ranked second, and there is a chance to get close to, or even break the 20 mark, an increase of 100%. Only in this way can the popularity be really revived.

The requirements are not too much, and the method is a good one, but 10 copies, even if it is a magnetic tape, it is a million dollars. Even if only the cost of the factory and distributors is deducted, the company will lose 50.

Today, Time Records' book liquidity is less than 300 million. If this loss is made, it will directly fall below the 200 million warning line.

After careful consideration, Mr. Ren still decided to take a gamble. Firstly, if the popularity revived, the sales of Deng Yaxuan's album would also increase. As long as there was an increase of 10 copies, the loss would be within an acceptable range.

Secondly, Time Records and Daishi Records are the most direct competitors, so he naturally doesn't want Xu Qiaoling to be successful.

Thirdly, Deng Yaxuan is the company's favorite singer, Gao Dongliang is his confidant, he wants to keep it as much as possible.

Fourthly, under the company, one singer after another is unfavorable to release films, and indeed needs a passable record to cheer up the sluggish momentum
It can be seen that the five giants have made a move to prevent Xu Qiaoling from successfully sealing the queen, and want to take the opportunity to increase the popularity of the company's singers, and the president is not the only one.

At noon, the sixth round of new song recommendations on the Billboard was announced. Jiang Shanlan's single "Comprehension" and Xiao Tong's first album title "You Make Me Intoxicated" were announced.

In the afternoon, the sixth round of new song recommendations on the Golden Melody Chart was a replica of the Fengyun Chart.

Suteng Records.

As soon as the sixth round of new song recommendations on the Golden Melody Chart ended, Wu Han called Cao Meng, the marketing director, to the office.

"Li Kai's work really lived up to expectations, and the song "Comprehension" is about to become popular."

Jiang Shanlan's single made a strong advance to the sixth round of the two charts, which made Wu Han in a good mood. The long-lost pride returned, and he swept his eyes and said, "Right now, the five giants are taking action to suppress Xu Qiaoling's popularity. This is our an opportunity."

Cao Meng and the marketing director exchanged glances and nodded.

Wu Han said: "Old Cao, I need you to contribute next time, find some friends in the circle, and give likes to the song "Comprehension"."

Cao Meng understood that Wu Han's friends referred to the songwriters in the circle, so he nodded briskly: "No problem."

Wu Han turned his attention to the marketing director: "The marketing department started public relations, and cooperated with the five giants to raise the popularity of the song "Comprehension" to another level."

The marketing director should be, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Over there in the financial department"

Wu Han understood in seconds, and pointed at him: "Just say what I mean, no matter how tight the funds are, this public relations fee must be vacated."

Seeing Wu Han's determination, the Marketing Director's eyes froze, and he answered again, his voice lowered a bit.

at the same time.

Li Kai received a call.

"It's been silent for more than two months. This shot made a huge commotion. You boy, you are really a troublemaker." On the other end, Liu Tianwang's manager, Shan Weidong's friendly voice came, bringing Kind of joking.

Li Kai smiled: "Brother Dong, don't laugh at me anymore. Since the last time I left the capital, I have suffered a lot. First, my work was blocked by the circle, and then it was hidden by the company."

Hearing him pour out a lot of bitter water, Shan Weidong sighed: "Mu Xiuyu will be destroyed by the wind in the forest."

As he said that, he changed the topic again: "But having said that, real gold is not afraid of fire. If you don't experience fire, how can you tell real gold?"

Li Kai was amused by him, this flattery was very good.
It was just a phone call before, and they met for a meal, and they hadn't contacted each other for a few months, but the conversation between the two of them was not unfamiliar at all, just like old friends.

This may be the fate of people and the relationship between men.

After chatting for a while, Shan Weidong got down to business: "Mingliang has announced the arrangement of the summer tour, you should know about it."

Li Jing let out a sigh, the first heavenly king, toured 16 places, 33 shows, at that time the media focused on it for several days, and no one in the circle knew about it.

Shan Weidong said: "These days, Mingliang communicated with the boss of the company and wanted to invite you as a concert guest. The boss nodded here. Now it depends on what you want. If you are interested, I will communicate with the management of Time Records. .”

Li stared blankly, turned his head, and soon realized that with Liu Mingliang's popularity, the concert did not need guests to help out, even if there were guests, they would be singers under the company's banner, allowing them to take advantage of Tianwang's popularity.

But this time, they invited him. Obviously, they knew that he was hidden by Time Records and wanted to help him.

As long as Li Kai is the guest of Liu Mingliang's tour, it means that the snow cover of commercial performances will be lifted.

Li Kai let out a long breath, and said sincerely: "Brother Dong, I know Brother Liang wants to help me, thank you, I will keep this feeling in my heart, and forget about the words of the guests."

There was silence on the other end, and after a while, Shan Weidong said: "Li Kai, the singer's golden period is very precious, don't be arrogant."

Li opened his eyes and said, "I understand."

Shan Weidong didn't wait for the next message, knowing that Li Kai had made up his mind, he sighed softly: "Okay, Mingliang will have an event in Shenzhen next month, contact me when the time comes, and we'll talk when we meet."

Li Kai said directly: "This time, let me do my best as a landlord."

Shan Weidong chuckled: "That is necessary."

After finishing the call, Li Kai went to the gym. It happened that Tan Guangyue and Guan Ying were also there, chatting while walking on the treadmill.

Li Kai leaned forward and said with a smile: "What are you talking about, so energetic."

Tan Guangyue looked back at him: "The release time of Guo Tianwang and Li Tianwang has been set, and next, the release time of singers under the company in June, July, and August is also set, and Sister Guan and I are discussing the prospect of their records. "

As he spoke, he shook his head and smiled: "That boy Mao Xingyu, this time he made sandwich biscuits. The album will be released on July 7rd, and it overlaps with the two heavenly kings by half of the piracy protection period."

When Li Kai heard this, his eyes lit up!
(End of this chapter)