The world is in trouble

Chapter 170: Great uproar! Good tactics!

In fact, everyone in the company is inclined to release the album right now.

First, this matter is very popular now and everyone is full of expectations.

Second, we are still in the afterglow of the Chinese New Year, so now is the best time to release the product.

In short, no one takes the current epidemic too seriously and does not take it seriously.

Because of the current tone, there is a certain amount of cover-up behavior.

As a result, people do not take this epidemic period very seriously.

Because the basic argument now is that it is small-scale, there is no risk of spreading, and it does not affect normal life and entertainment.

Just keep singing and dancing.

Especially for Ocean Butterflies Music, after making this album, several senior executives also listened to it frequently themselves.

For some unknown reason I feel like the magic sound is brainwashing me.

This makes them full of confidence, and they want to release it immediately while the New Year is still going on.

In the end, Lin Xiao decided directly: "Not sending it!"

"Wait until the epidemic is over before posting again!"

Because he was the only one who knew that the situation would deteriorate terribly next.

It changes almost every day, or even three times a day.

As soon as these words came out.

Daolang, Phoenix Legend and others suddenly looked disappointed.

But, I still chose to obey.

………………

Although the people at Lightning Entertainment are confused, they still choose to obey.

But Haidie Music didn't understand at all. Hu Tian directly bought a ticket and flew from Beijing to Shanghai.

He rushed straight to Lin Xiao’s office.

"Boss Lin, do you know how much pressure I have to bear to cooperate with you?"

Although Ocean Butterflies Music was established more than a decade ago, its previous bases were in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The branch in the mainland was not established until 03, which is this year.

The Hu Tian in front of us is the head of mainland Ocean Butterflies Music.

It was precisely because the company had just been established, and Hu Tian and Bi Xiaoshi were both well-known talents, that they sympathized with Lin Xiao, a talented man.

In particular, Qu Feifei's song in the Youth Song Competition conquered the two talented men.

So, that’s why we decided to cooperate.

The mainland branch of Ocean Butterflies Music originally planned to regard these albums as a successful start.

As a result, now that the album has been completed, Lin Xiao actually said that he would not release it and said that it would be postponed.

Bi Xiaoshi's resume is particularly impressive. He was the chief music conductor of the 1994 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, and he wrote popular songs more than ten years ago, such as Yang Yuying's "Tell You Gently".

He is also one of the founders of Ocean Butterflies Music in mainland China.

Even working with Lightning Music to release songs for several grassroots singers was mostly a decision made by him.

Because the songs that Qu Feifei sang at the Youth Song Contest were so amazing.

He came here completely for Ou Feifei.

Of course, he also came for Lin Xiao and his talent.

"Is it because of the epidemic in eastern Guangdong?" Hu Tian asked.

Lin Xiao said: "Yes."

Hu Tian: "But the whole country is fine, even in eastern Guangdong, everything is normal. Luo Dayou's concert has not been suspended in the past two days, and it is going on as usual."

"My two brothers, please wait for another half a month!"

"If the situation does not escalate but remains calm, we will make an official announcement."

“If not, we postpone.”

Hu Tian: "Master Ergou, this is your first battle. If you fail, if you lose, your reputation will be half destroyed."

"Neither of us can afford to lose."

………………

Li Shuang formally submitted her resignation to Shanghai TV.

Wang Shiqing looked at the resignation letter in his hand, almost unable to believe it.

"I can pretend that I didn't see it, and the path I paved for you before will remain the same, and I will never force you to agree to anything I ask."

"You have to believe that I recruited you not only because I want to have something with you, but because I really appreciate the energy in you."

"For me, this road is so safe and bright."

"You want to fight for a completely unknown future with a young boy who just turned 20?"

Wang Shiqing poured a cup of coffee for Li Shuang and sighed softly, "You know what? Once you fail in gambling with her, it will be difficult to come back in the future, and it will even be difficult to enter the satellite TV circle again."

Li Shuang took the coffee and took a sip.

"Thank you for your favor, Mr. Wang. See you in the arena."

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Xia Xi appeared in Lin Xiao's office.

"Is it really that serious?"

“Should Facebook’s overall promotion also be suspended?”

In order to promote Facebook's registration in universities across the country, the gaming department has been sharpening its knives and preparing a big move.

That's the full version of Plants vs. Zombies.

There were only thirty levels before, but now all fifty have been completed.

Can be released at any time.

You know, after several months of fermentation, this game has become everywhere.

There were 40 million users in history.

In this world, there are definitely not so many numbers because the number of PCs in use is not that large.

However, the number of players is certainly staggering.

At least everyone can play in the Internet cafe.

Moreover, in this world, the popularity of "Plants vs. Zombies" is also astonishingly high.

Because this is the first work of a college student entrepreneur, and there was also the news of its acquisition by Microsoft.

In addition, this game has a viral effect.

Plus the spread of piracy.

According to conservative estimates, there are definitely several million players, or even more!
Therefore, as long as the full version of the game is released, it will definitely cause a boiling effect.

Directly take Facebook's registered users to rush.

The company is also planning to replicate its previous strategy in Shanghai, directly hiring commanders in each university to be responsible for Facebook's education and promotion.

It’s just a one-time thing, hiring hundreds or thousands of people and promoting it simultaneously in universities across the country.

Everyone in the company feels that everything is calm now and there are no problems, so they can take advantage of the opportunity to expand wildly.

But Lin Xiao still pressed it.

“It quietly opened registration for colleges and universities across the country, but did not cooperate with any activities.”

“Not with much fanfare.”

At this time, some people in the company really didn’t understand.

The originally scheduled album was not released.

Now the promotion on Facebook has also been suspended, and it is just opened quietly.

Is this lung...dictionary really that scary?

………………

In this way, Facebook quietly opened registration for universities across the country.

Many people are puzzled.

You have spent so much manpower and a huge amount of money just for a talent show PK contest to select the most beautiful and handsome boy on campus.

We also held a Facebook night.

Announce it with great fanfare. You want to fulfill the dreams of ordinary people.

Three works were launched.

Everyone is waiting to see your performance after the New Year.

Everyone thought that Facebook was going to do something big when it promoted registration in colleges and universities across the country.

result……

There was no movement at all.

You...are you out of money?
It’s over?
………………

Previously, Haidie Music had revealed that the grassroots singer album co-produced with Ergou would be completed and released in mid-February.

Lin Xiao has never announced it, but Ocean Butterflies Music has let it slip.

Therefore, many portal websites published the information directly without any verification.

In mid-February, the first work of Master Ergou will be released!

Can Master Ergou create another miracle?
Is he a genius or a visionary?
Is he a hero or a prodigal son?
The results will be officially known in mid-February.

It is under this kind of public opinion that two groups of people are watching the press conference of Lightning Entertainment in mid-February.

One is the massive fans of Ergou, and the other is a mainstream musician.

Waiting to see the success or failure of Master Ergou’s first work.

As a result, time passed day by day.

The middle of the month is almost over, why hasn’t it been released yet?
More and more people are asking this question on Facebook.

There were even reporters who came to Lightning Entertainment specifically to interview Gao Changhe.

Some reporters went directly to Beijing to interview Hu Tian and Bi Xiaoshi of Ocean Butterflies Music.

The information we received is that we have nothing to report.

What the hell?
It was said to be released, but not released anymore?
What does this prove?
After proving your work, you feel that you can’t show it off, so you become timid and afraid?

Rather than dying suddenly without being able to release it, why not just keep it secret?
As a result, a large number of Ergou’s fans flocked to the Facebook community and left messages under Ergou’s official account.

"Don't worry, Master. No matter what the album is like, we guarantee that your sales will exceed 200,000!"

"With us here, just let it out boldly, we will make sure you are undefeated!"

In the Zhuanghu forum, there are a large number of relay posts.

Everyone replied, saying how many tickets they wanted to buy.

"I'll buy three. This is what I owe to Master Ergou, because I read all four of his books as pirated copies."

"I'll buy five tickets, because if Ergou loses, we lose."

To the extent that Lin Xiao had to hold a small press conference online.

"The album is all done, but I will wait until things calm down before releasing it."

“However, in the Facebook app column, there is a little surprise for everyone!”

After a brief online press conference.

There is a new software in Facebook's application column.

Thousands of people listen quietly.

After downloading, it comes with four songs.

Dao Lang's "The First Snow of 2002", "Punishment of Impulse", Phoenix Legend's "Above the Moon", and another song "Mouse Loves Rice". And those who rushed to download it immediately were not just Ergou's fans.

And then there are people in the mainstream music industry.

Especially musicians in the Beijing circle.

After listening to it, there is only one feeling?
Just...that's it?
Shit, we thought it was a work of the same level as "Bubble" and "A Diao".

result……

That's it?

You, the Master Ergou, actually want to use such a song to make your debut?
Someone interviewed La Ying directly.

"Lajie, Master Ergou wants to postpone the album of the grassroots singer, but he has released three songs online. Have you listened to them?"

"I heard it."

"How do you feel? At that time, some people said that Ergou wanted to take up the banner of the grassroots and challenge you elite stars. You just released the album "Now". Do you think it will pose any challenge to your sales?"

La Ying was silent for a moment: "I just want to say one thing, it is correct for Master Ergou to postpone the release of the album."

"Or, just keep it in the fridge."

"After all, it is better to hide one's shortcomings than to show them off."

………………

At this time, even the fans of Master Ergou were a little silent.

They thought that the works released by Master Ergou would definitely be classics like "Bubble", "A Diao" and "Thousands of Miles Away".

but……

It turned out to be this.

It seems like there is nothing cool about it.

But it doesn't matter.

We will buy it with our eyes closed. As long as you release it, we can still buy 200,000 copies for you.

But you have to dare to publish it.

After all, he is a grassroots singer, so this level is normal.

Seeing the cynicism from the mainstream music industry, Hu Tian and Bi Xiaoshi from Ocean Butterflies Music became depressed.

I was wondering if I had made a wrong decision.

but?
Two more strange things gradually happened.

First, Facebook opened up registration to universities across the country quietly and without much fanfare.

Especially the blockbuster big moves, the full version of "Plants vs. Zombies" has not been released.

result……

The number of registrations has been increasing significantly.

And it’s rising faster and faster.

It turned out to be a spontaneous registration.

Xia Xi brought Lin Xiao directly to the office and looked at the computer in the backstage: "Damn, what on earth happened?"

"We didn't do any large-scale publicity or promotion, and none of the big moves were made."

“But the number of registrations just keeps rising.”

After Facebook Night, the number of registered users reached about 23. During the Chinese New Year, it increased slightly again, reaching 25.

After quietly opening registration for teachers and students from universities across the country.

On the first day, there was no response.

The number of registered users only increased by a few thousand.

But then it increased every day.

It was March 10th.

The number of registered users has reached 450,000?

Everyone in the company looked at each other.

Damn, what on earth happened?

Moreover, those who are pouring in are not zombie users, they are all very active.

After a short period of observation, you will know how to play.

Is a good product really that awesome?

In addition, the unexpected surprise was Qian Qian Jingting.

The download volume has increased by leaps and bounds.

Because there is really no good MP3 music listening software on the Internet now, not even one.

The most commonly used one is Winamp, which is ugly and difficult to use.

After the joint efforts of more than a dozen programmers in the company, Qianqian Jingting was modified directly to the 2005 version.

Simple, easy to use, beautiful interface.

It is completely overwhelming to the current similar products.

For domestic users, it is a complete necessity.

Therefore, the download volume was very high from the beginning, and then it was immediately moved to various software download sites.

What is Huajun Software Park and what is Pacific Download Center.

And the higher the download volume, the more prominently they place the software.

So in a short period of time, it appeared at the top of the rankings of major software download websites.

In less than a month, the number of downloads exceeded one million.

And it is still rising rapidly.

Of course, this is still far from its historical peak.

Since these four songs are built directly into the software, almost everyone will instinctively listen to them after downloading them.

Everyone has their own opinion.

but……

Most ordinary people find it inexplicably nice.

Whether it’s Daolang’s Western style or Phoenix Legend’s super earthy excitement, they’re both very exciting.

As for the mouse’s love for rice… well…it’s hard to explain.

It's not a good song, but it's inexplicably brainwashing.

Professor Bai Wanqing is a user of Qianqian Jingting. She often uses this software to listen to music while writing.

Apart from Dao Lang's songs, he can't appreciate the rest.

But the damn thing is, she hummed it for no apparent reason.

I love you, love you like a mouse loves rice.

After singing, she was stunned.

How could this be?
………………

Inside the office of Lingxi Island.

Liao Feng: "Lin Xiao's first shot has become a complete joke."

"The album was completed a month ago, but I haven't dared to release it yet."

"Moreover, in the mainstream music circle, it received a lot of negative reviews, especially the last two songs, which were directly criticized as a disgrace to music."

Wu Lingxi: “I also think those two songs are terrible.”

Liao Feng said: "He is now in the spotlight. If he doesn't release the albums of these grassroots singers, he will be breaking his promise and being cowardly. If he releases it, it may become a joke."

"He shouldn't be so prominent, and shouldn't be carrying the banner of making ordinary people successful."

"It feels good when I'm carrying the flag, but it's embarrassing when the results are really expected."

Wu Lingxi: "How many users do we have on Lingxi Island?"

Liao Feng: "One million and nine hundred thousand, far ahead of Facebook."

"Several venture capitalists have come to us and want to invest in Lingxi Island. The highest valuation they offered is 200 million!"

"But it is still too far from our goal."

“Although the alumni directory has 10 million users, its potential is incomparable to ours. It is worth 30 million US dollars.”

After Liao Feng left, Wu Lingxi continued to work.

Since I was in a pretty good mood, I instinctively hummed a tune.

Humming.

Suddenly realized.

The song I was humming was actually "Mouse Loves Rice".

What the hell?

........................

As time goes by.

Lin Xiao’s first work has not been released yet and is still postponed.

It's as if he's really ashamed to see people.

On the other hand, the number of downloads of Qianqian Jingting is still skyrocketing.

And those four songs became more and more popular.

When I walked into the streets and alleys inadvertently, I found that many music stores were playing these four songs.

It really is like the wind sneaking into the night, moistening everything silently.

This is what Lin Xiao planned, to keep the album under wraps and not release it, allowing people in the mainstream music circle to mock and ridicule it.

But first release a few songs for free, let them spread on their own, and let their magical sounds fill your brain.

Wait until the epidemic is over before making a big announcement and releasing it officially.

At that time, there will be a huge sales sensation instantly.

Historically, they were released by smaller companies and still sold like hotcakes.

In this life, after Lin Xiao's operation, coupled with the fact that Ocean Butterflies Music is a large company, it will only create greater miracles.

………………

And the other side.

As time goes into March.

Everything became grim.

On March 6, the first case appeared in the capital.

On March 15, the World Health Organization officially named it SARS, and patients appeared in countries around the world.

On March 29, Hong Kong announced that all primary and secondary schools, as well as kindergartens, would be suspended.

April, May.

More and more schools in the country have suspended classes or even closed their doors.

Suddenly, the whole country!
It was as if a small pause button was pressed.

This matter attracted everyone's attention.

People are panicked!