The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 907 The Enchanted Phoenix: Abbreviated as Magic Bird
crazy--

Totally crazy!

When Zhou Yi spoke his last words on the podium, the fans, who had previously thought he was going to give another long speech thanking the organizing committee, Warner Music, and the staff across the industry, collectively went into a frenzy.

Whether it's a legendary pop music icon or a rising star from Europe and America, tonight, they all pale in comparison to the brilliance emanating from the I Ching.

The sound waves that erupted from the audience seats, which could only seat a little over 5,000 people, swept through the entire Staples Center like a super tsunami, and no one dared to raise an objection!

legend!

True God!

Twenty-two years later, the Grammys were once again swept by a young man—even the legendary Michael Jackson of 1984 could not stop him.

22 years ago, 26-year-old Michael Jackson swept eight trophies across the three major categories;
Twenty-two years later, at the age of 25, Zhou Yi swept through the three major categories again, ultimately winning a total of ten trophies.

Michael Jackson's eight trophies were a combination of seven from the legendary album "Thriller" and one from "E.T. Storybook," while Zhou Yi's ten trophies were won solely with the album "Monster."

Not to mention that the I Ching is a year younger.

The frenzy of flashes and cameras captured this legendary moment, and the footage, broadcast around the world, was enough to keep countless people awake at night.

"Aaaaaaahhhhh!!!! Invincible!!!"

“Holy shit, shit, shit!!!”

"The Book of Changes is awesome!!!"

"It's hard to imagine a Chinese person standing in a place dominated by Europeans and Americans and righteously declaring to them that I am a legend. That's just too awesome!"

"He's undoubtedly number one in the world. He won 11 trophies in the previous three years and 10 this year. His four English albums have won a total of 21 Grammy Awards. This is unprecedented in the history of pop music."

"There will probably be no one like him after that. The Dharma King's awesomeness made me realize for the first time the realities of those young people in history whose life experiences seemed like cheat codes."

"Be bold, not just 'high probability,' it's truly something unprecedented and unparalleled in the history of pop music. People who don't often follow the Western music scene might not realize how terrifying Zhou Yi's four albums are—"

"Let me put it this way, even if he retires right now, one or even two generations of Americans will absolutely grow up listening to Zhou Yi's first four albums. I'm not exaggerating at all..."

It's not scary for an album to be a hit; what's scary is that every single one of them has a lasting impact.

The influence that has accumulated year after year is considerable.

Don't forget, Zhou Yi hasn't yet done the usual practice in the Western music scene of taking the hit songs from the album and releasing them as physical singles. Just this one thing alone means that if he suddenly decides to start re-releasing them, he could rehash two or three old songs every year for more than ten years.

"To be honest, Zhou Yi's fighting style is the same as in China, which is to be inhumane and treat everyone the same."

"He has so many hit songs. His four English albums are equivalent to the hit songs created by seven or eight top singers throughout their entire careers, and the quality is also top-notch."

"It was the right thing for him to withdraw from domestic award ceremonies. Otherwise, with his prestige, which award ceremony would dare to leave him vacant? The likely consequence of dominating the awards for so long would be that the media, which were already at odds with him, would sarcasticly damage the music scene."

When it comes to relying on foreign powers to bolster one's own position, what can you do about it?

Zhou Yi's fans will say one thing: Other singers and companies who disagree can also be sent overseas to try their luck. Let's see what they're made of. The Pacific Ocean isn't covered!
In North America, the home of the Grammys, the army of fervent fans of the I Ching is even more enthusiastic than in China!
"Oh, God..."

"amazing! amazing!! amazing!!!"

"Spike Legend!"

I am strong, therefore I am right; you are weak, therefore you deserve it.

Their undisguised admiration for strength made them extremely fond of the I Ching's unabashed self-proclaimed legendary status.

The Enchanted Phoenix!

"From Monster to legend, Spike's magical performances have turned the Grammys into his personal stage! Creating timeless magical moments!!"

Rock Night, a New Ten-Time Champion is Born!

"Get ready to scream! Last night's Grammys wasn't just an awards ceremony, it was Spike's legendary coronation! This isn't history, it's a myth descending to earth!"

A New Legend Rewriting History!

"Spike's tenth Grammy win! He not only created great music, but he is also the writer of this history. The word 'legend' was given a whole new meaning last night!"

"Legend isn't just a line, it's a declaration! Magic freezes in this moment!"

"From the president of Warner Music to every singer on site, from the fans at the concert to every viewer watching the global broadcast, everyone is witnessing the birth of a brand new god in the global pop music scene! Everyone bows down to Spike's magic!"

Spike: The Eternal Burning Legend!

"The legendary flame of the pop music universe was ignited on the night of Spike's coronation as the phoenix king..."

If North America, the stronghold of the English-speaking world, is in this state, then the situation in East Asia, the stronghold of the I Ching, is even more dire.

"The Miracle of the Phoenix!" The first 10 crowns in the history of China's のスパイクweek がグラミー! 》

"The 25-year-old superstar's record is broken, and the hall of the hall is made!" 》

"!China, 10, '(Grammy Shock! Chinese I Ching Sweeps 10 Crowns, Korean Singer Loses Everything!)!"

Ten stunning titles! 25-year-old Zhou Yi shatters Michael Jackson's 22-year-old Grammy record, prompting Western singers to proclaim his invincibility!

"A Shining Star of the Chinese Music Scene Creates a Legend! Sweeping All Three Genres and Making History!"

Sohu Live Stream Server Crashes Three Times! Guest Zhou Xun Laughs Until She Cries!

Grammy China Night! Zhou Yi's Absolute Power Reaches Godhood!

Searches for the "White Suit with Gold Trim and Cloud Pattern Tassels, inspired by the I Ching," surged by 300%, prompting garment factories to work overnight to meet demand!

Super Girl Champion Zhang Liangying: A Miracle in the History of Chinese Pop Music

"It is rumored that Hunan TV is urgently planning a 'Super Girl Tribute to the Ten-Time Champion' segment: Zhou Bichang will cover 'The Phoenix' in full makeup, Zhang Liangying will challenge herself with a high-pitched dolphin voice in '21 Guns,' and Li Yuchun will make a stunning choice of 'Monster'..."

Ok……

Ok?
As expected of you!

Despite his phone being bombarded with congratulatory texts and calls, Zhou Yi still managed to spot a certain astute television station showcasing its business acumen amidst the otherwise harmonious news coverage.

Put aside whether the song is suitable or not, just for the gimmick, he wants to see how these Super Girls can change it and how they can sing it.

"This is insane, absolutely insane! Do you know how much your net worth has skyrocketed...?"

Even though Qian Jiang was mentally prepared to witness Zhou Yi's rise to the top step by step, he couldn't help but feel his heart race in the face of this situation—pure excitement.

Now it's not just domestic commercial performance fees that have skyrocketed; the same is true overseas.

Or rather, compared to the commercial performance fees abroad, which are settled in US dollars, the highest domestic fees of a few million RMB are not even appetizers. "There are performance fees of 300 million USD for two songs, 500 million USD for half an hour, and those oil and gas drilling rigs even offered a sky-high price of 1200 million USD..."

Along with the legendary night came Zhou Yi's net worth, surpassing Michael Jackson to become the world's number one entertainer—of course, the ones who raised the ceiling were the princes with cloth over their heads.

The endorsement companies that Zhou Yi represented were beaming with joy, eager to renew their contracts with him.

"Now, top brands like Porsche, Cadillac, Armani, and Coca-Cola all want to improve your contract terms and renegotiate with you. In addition, there are endorsements for luxury watches, wines, and perfumes..."

Now, countless brands that symbolize old European wealth can no longer sit still—drafted endorsement contracts are flying to Warner Bros. like snowflakes, with sums enough to leave ordinary people stunned.

Everyone knows that Zhou Yi's top-tier endorsements are now a golden brand.

At this level, it's no longer about endorsements choosing Zhouyi; rather, it's about Zhouyi choosing them and testing their sincerity.

"Coca-Cola even wants to sign you to a lifetime contract."

After mentioning Coca-Cola's desire to renew the contract, Qian Jiang unconsciously smacked his lips a few times.

He dared not even dream of getting a lifetime contract, especially from a global super-fast-moving consumer good like Coca-Cola.

But what happened next was something he dared not even imagine—

On February 11, Zhou Yi achieved the remarkable feat of having a 53-second segment dedicated to a news report on CCTV's "News Broadcast";

Even more striking is the spokesperson's smiling remark at a diplomatic press conference when faced with questions from foreign journalists: "This is a fruitful result of cultural exchange..."

"Damn it!"

"Not buddy?"

"My brother is awesome!"

Compared to the praise from foreign print media, which still depends on translation, domestic netizens prefer to read domestic reports, at least they can understand them—and then came the big one.

"This is the third time Zhou Yi has appeared on the news, right? He's been on it three times in seven years since his debut. That's amazing."

"The Zhouyi Chinese website has already posted a summary. I took a look and found that Zhouyi first appeared in 2003, which was a breakthrough that broke the zero record in domestic pop music, occupying 33 seconds of screen time."
"The second time was by piggybacking. The popularity of 'Gong Xi Fa Cai' (Wishing You Prosperity) also makes it suitable for sending New Year's greetings and blessings to overseas Chinese. I used it for 10 seconds in the blessing message."
"The third time is now, I'll have 53 seconds to myself..."

"The Book of Changes is so popular abroad that it's practically swimming sideways like a crab. I never expected it to become such a fruitful result of cultural exchange. It's so funny, but it also makes perfect sense."

"Overseas, he's now known as the magical phoenix. It's not wrong to say he's achieved great success. Who else can earn such a unique nickname abroad? Even Cheng Long has to rely on kung fu, that stereotypical label of Chinese culture..."

"Magic Bird?"

"What magic bird? It's an immortal bird full of magic."

"The name 'Phoenix' isn't very popular in China. I feel it's easier to call it 'Magic Bird'."

"Are they just exaggerating abroad? I don't believe it at all. Are they really that united?"

"That's not a big deal..."

Inside a Beverly Hills mansion in California, USA.

After knocking on the door woke Zhou Yi, who had been partying all night, Qian Jiang, unsurprised, saw off the four female models who had stayed the previous night.

Blonde, brown, red, black hair.

The various hairstyles, from curly to straight, are full of exotic charm.

After instructing the team's bodyguards outside the villa to escort them away and smoothly completing the cleanup work, Qian Jiang then turned his gaze to the sleepy-eyed Zhou Yi: "You still have to go on the shows. You can't be lazy. After all, there are still newspapers criticizing you."

"What do you mean?" Zhou Yi was still quite curious about what kind of things the people who were now coming out to criticize him were saying.

Qian Jiang smiled slightly: "I didn't deny your achievements, I just called you a giant baby."

Zhouyi: "..."

In some ways, it seems they weren't wrong to criticize him.

"What did you say?"

"See for yourself." Knowing Zhou Yi would be curious, Qian Jiang took out the newspaper he had specially brought from his pocket—

"A Ten-Time Grammy Shame! How Did This Music Industry Prodigy Win Gold Under His Knees?"

"Last night's Grammy Awards ceremony was an utterly humiliating disgrace for American musicians. When Spike Chow from China took home his tenth Golden Gramophone, the air at Staples Center should not have been filled with amazement, but rather with a sense of collective incompetence and despair in the American music scene."

"Look what our proud legends have gone through! Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young—"

"These names, which are worthy of being enshrined in the pantheon of rock and roll, have been completely reduced to the background, collectively defeated by a Chinese giant baby singing English songs. Is their applause dignified or a sign of defeat?"
"What are American singers doing?! What are European singers doing?! Just watching Zhou Yi sweep up all the trophies?!"

"Do the Grammy judges even know what they're doing? Are they using awards to kowtow to a globally sensational shooting incident? Or have they been completely crushed by Warner's powerful capital and YouTube's media machine...?"

The Night of Decline for the American Music Industry: Faced with Spike's Sweep, Are We Left with Only Impotent Fury?

Spike's victory exposed the weakness and confusion of the American music industry.

"Our homegrown superstars look so pale and powerless in the face of Spike—their music lacks power, their image is increasingly vulgar, and their public relations are child's play."

"In this battle, we not only lost the award, but also our face, dignity, and future."

"Questioning the Grammy committee? Scolding Spike? None of this changes the fact that we have become a laughing stock around the world."

"American musicians and European musicians, it's time to put aside your prejudices and take a good look at this ruin that has been trampled underfoot by the I Ching."

"The music system in the Western world shouldn't be what it is now, and the global music landscape shouldn't be what it is. Our talent cultivation in music is severely hampered by the government system, which is something we must reflect upon..."

This country's situation is a matter of great concern, and I am lost in thought.

American journalists have raised this issue before, but this is the first time we've seen such a large-scale report with such strong language and such a weak portrayal of the I Ching.

You know, even when people criticized him before, they still denied the achievements of the I Ching, but now—

Faced with the I Ching, they have completely lost confidence in confronting it and have instead begun to focus their efforts on putting pressure on Western musicians.

As they say, Spike is an undefeated phoenix full of magic, and that cannot be denied.

Zhou Yi watched with amusement: "That's great. Buy their press releases like crazy. I love watching the wailing of the defeated."

"..."

Qian Jiang smiled and shook his head. After Zhou Yi finished reading with great interest, he said, "Let's put this and the endorsement aside for now. There are two high-priority invitations that you need to handle."

(End of this chapter)