The world is in trouble

Chapter 173 Sales Announcement! Scary!
This report clearly states that there are 800,000 copies.

Of course, it’s the sales of the three albums combined.

In fact, this is not done at all under normal circumstances, and only one is released at a time.

Concentrate resources, promote only one album, and do PR everywhere.

What is public relations? Of course it means buying charts, spending money on TV stations, radio stations, or entertainment magazines.

But this time is different.

Because of the hype of Ergou and the opening of the mainland branch of Ocean Butterflies, three albums were released at one time.

To be honest, there has been almost no publicity so far.

I didn’t buy charts or advertisements on radio stations, nor did I promote on TV stations.

I just thought that by relying on the power of Ergou's fans, I could sell 200,000 or 300,000 copies to break even.

As a result, when the three albums were released, Leader Ergou did not go to the live broadcast room at all, let alone do any live broadcast selling.

The two bosses of Haidie really thought in their hearts that if the three albums together could make three or four hundred thousand, that would be amazing.

result……

Eight hundred thousand? !

I was almost knocked over by this number.

Although it was the total sales of three albums, it was already twice their expectations.

Specific to each album.

Dao Lang's "The First Snow of 2002", copies.

Phoenix Legend's "Above the Moon", 200,000 copies.

"Mouse Loves Rice" by Lightning Stars, 200,000 copies.

This sales volume alone is enough to meet the best-selling standard.

The point is, it’s only been a few days?
Of course, this doesn’t mean that these albums have really reached the hands of users.

The current standard for counting record sales is based on sales from agents.

The decision of whether the agent gets the goods is based on the feedback from the distributors below.

So in just a few days, the astonishing number of 800,000 appeared.

Of course, if Lin Xiao knew this number, he would completely sneer at it.

Historically, Dao Lang's "The First Snow of 2002" was released by a small company, without such a strong promotion effort, nor the bonus from Ergou, nor the help from Qianqian Jingting and the Internet, but it still sold about 270 million copies.

This... is just the beginning.

Eight hundred thousand, do you think it’s a miracle?
How should you remain calm when a real miracle happens?

"Is this Ergou Sect Leader really that amazing?" Bi Xiaoshi said in a trembling voice, "Are they really just a group of grassroots singers who have no fame at all, but they sell as well as celebrities?"

"The world is crazy."

Then there was a knock on the door.

"Boss, the agent in East Guangdong Province said that they want to order an additional 8 tickets."

"The agent in Beijing said that he wants to order an additional 50,000 copies."

"The Zhijiang agent said that they want to order an additional 50,000 copies..."

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

Lin Xiao received an anonymous text message.

"Zulong Studio has started a project to compete for the title of the first domestically produced 3D online game."

"This project is of a very high level. Hong En Online gives unconditional support and there is no upper limit on the slogan. Zulong Studio is expanding vigorously."

Lin Xiao knew that this was the first domestically produced 3D online game in history, "Perfect World".

It has indeed been a huge success.

Lin Xiao quickly replied to the text message: Don’t send it again in the future. If you are discovered, you will be charged with industrial espionage, which is a serious crime.

Of course he knew that this was Senior Sister Ning Yuanzhi who entered Zulong Studio.

As a master's degree holder in computer science from Aurora University, Ning Yuanzhi had interned at Microsoft China right after graduating from high school. He was given an important position almost as soon as he joined Zulong.

At this time, Target Software had been acquired by Lightning Games for quite some time.

Of course, it still exists as an independent studio, the Target Studio, and Zhang Chun is still the boss of the studio.

However, the entire studio has expanded from about twenty people to about fifty people.

Lightning Games also has another studio, Fantasy Studio, which produced "Plants vs. Zombies" and is headed by Huang Haiquan.

Although Huang Haiquan also came from Target Software, the two are now clearly in a comrade-in-arms and competitor relationship.

Fantasy Studio currently has two tasks. The first is to produce some simple FLASH games for Facebook, as well as "Plants vs. Zombies 2", etc.

Another core project is "Dungeon Fighter".

As for South Korea, historically they started doing this this year, but I don’t know whether they are still doing it now.

Because Fantasy Studios had secretly announced this project last year and released some concept drawings.

However, the real focus is still "Zhu Xian".

This is used to carry the flag and to show off one's status.

Lin Xiao arrived at the target studio's floor, where a live broadcast of Blizzard's press conference was playing on the big TV.

In 2003, Blizzard was still the dream team of gaming around the world, a true galactic battleship.

The palace in the minds of countless gamers.

Moreover, "Warcraft 3: Frozen Throne", which was released half a month ago, once again became a masterpiece.

And now the conference is about World of Warcraft.

Blizzard officially announced that it will develop a large-scale MMG "World of Warcraft", which is also a 3D online game.

Of course, they have actually been secretly developed for a long time.

This announcement immediately attracted global attention.

Countless game fans have already had a brain orgasm before they even start playing.

Of course, this is indeed an epic game that shocked the world.

unprecedented.

Probably, there won’t be any latecomers.

The 3D version of "Zhu Xian" has been in development for more than half a year and has achieved some small results.

Zhang Chun, the boss of Target Studio, excitedly opened his computer and showed Lin Xiao a short section of the finished work.

Then, he waited confidently for Lin Xiao's praise.

In Lin Xiao’s opinion, it’s not bad.

but……

It can't even reach the level of the historical "Perfect World", there is a big gap.

Even the game engine was modified by the target studio itself, so when Lin Xiao saw this effect, he frowned slightly. It was still far from what he wanted.

Several people had smiles on their faces, but when they saw Lin Xiao's expression, they gradually stopped smiling.

"Mr. Zhang, come here for a moment."

Enter the small office.

"Mr. Zhang, are you satisfied with the results?" Lin Xiao asked.

Zhang Chun: "We... developed the first 3D game, and I think it's pretty good."

Lin Xiao: "At the press conference, I didn't say anything like carrying the banner of national games. But... that's what it is."

"This game represents the height of our entire company."

"Blizzard has been secretly developing World of Warcraft for some time, and it will be released soon."

"When that happens, our game will definitely be compared with it. If it is completely crushed into slag, it will be a complete failure."

"Zulong Studio has also set up a project. Hongen Online is expected to invest tens of millions to support it. They are also making 3D online games and are competing with us for this banner."

"If we can't even beat them, then what are we?"

"Yes, it's not enough!"

“Even excellence is not enough.”

"It has to far exceed the original subject matter, that's enough!"

“Don’t look at it from today’s perspective, look at it from three or five years’ perspective, and it will still be relevant.”

"Tear it all down and start over!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Chun was stunned.

Start over again?
This is the result of almost half a year's work, and you're just going to give it up?
How much did this cost?

The company’s capital chain is so tight now, but it wants to start over again?
"Recruit people, keep recruiting." Lin Xiao said, "Don't be afraid of spending a lot of money, recruit experts in the industry."

"Don't modify your original engine. Go directly to Epic and ask for the latest version of their Unreal Engine 2. And pay them to send someone to the company to provide relevant technical guidance."

“Don’t work in isolation, but recruit talents from all sides.”

Zhang Chun trembled and said, "That will cost a lot of money. Isn't the company very short of funds now?"

The company's capital chain was indeed very tight, so it invested in "Crazy Stone", acquired Target Studio, established Frost Production Company, and invested in the production of "If You Are the One".

Last month, the 40 million yuan loan that Lian Zheng helped to obtain had arrived in his account.

But it won’t burn for long.

Because the epidemic is over, Facebook will enter a new round of expansion.

The full version of "Plants vs. Zombies" has been completed for a long time, and we are still sharpening our knives.

After more than eight months of preparation, God knows how many players "Plants vs. Zombies" has accumulated.

Once the full version comes out, you will still need a serial number, and you can get it by registering on Facebook.

To what extent will the number of Facebook's registered users expand by then?
neither knows.

How many servers and bandwidth will be needed at that time?

No one knows.

However, the blood should be recovered quickly.

The huge sales of three albums, Cai Ling's easy money, the advertising revenue from "If You Are the One", and so on.

Zhang Chun continued, "Also, you also said that Zulong Studio is also making a domestic 3D online game. If we start over and use Unreal Engine 2 to develop it, the size of the game will become very large, requiring extremely high optimization and extremely high computer configuration for players, which is very unfavorable for game promotion. If our progress slows down, Zulong Studio's 3D online game may be launched first."

Although the Unreal Engine 2 is not as classic as the Unreal Engine 3, it is still pretty awesome. But isn't it a bit extravagant to use a single-player game engine to develop an online game? Isn't the work too difficult?
However, twenty years later, "Zhu Xian World" was developed using Unreal 5.

Lin Xiao said slowly: "If the work that comes out is not a work that amazes everyone, I would rather it not appear."

“I started over and over again until the work I wanted came out.”

"Budget is not your problem. Even the cycle is not your problem."

"Even in the future, it may even require very high computer configurations, which may cause some players to be unable to reach the threshold, but don't worry about it!"

"I just want classics, I just want masterpieces, I just want stunning!"

Zhang Chun looked at Lin Xiao for a long time, then nodded and said, "Okay, I will fly to the United States immediately to negotiate with EPIC."

………………

Li Shuang next door is interviewing the first batch of female guests of If You Are the One one by one.

Among these 24 female guests, some are responsible for beauty, some are responsible for authenticity, some are responsible for conflicts, and some are responsible for gimmicks.

Originally Miranda was willing to go on stage again, but Lin Xiao rejected it.

It’s best not to bring along the shadow of “Rose Date”.

Li Shuang has already had sex with hundreds of women.

Most of them are models.

The real civil servants, doctors, nurses, bank ladies, etc. are carefully selected from the registered users of Jiayuan.com.

The person who appeared this time was called Shi Hengxia.

That is the super internet celebrity in history, Sister Furong.

However, she has not posted various photos on the Shuimu Forum yet. She resigned from the machinery factory and is doing nothing in Beijing under the pretext of preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination.

Her appearance is actually okay, not ugly.

However, she has been acting ugly on the Internet for a long time, which makes people feel ugly. At this moment, she is extremely excited, excited and nervous.

I...I'm going to be on TV?
And it’s Jiangnan TV?

She was unwilling to be ordinary, so she resigned from the machinery factory and came to Beijing to prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination, but she couldn't calm down at all.

I have taken the exam for two consecutive years, but still haven't passed.

Facing Li Shuang in front of her, she was so envious and jealous.

We are both women, so why is she so beautiful? Has such a hot body? And sits in such a high position?

"Do you know what your position is?" Li Shuang asked with a cold face.

Shi Hengxia said: "Blind, confident, ignorant and fearless, half dream, half clown."

Li Shuang: "What's your signature move?"

Shi Hengxia: "Use a fat body to create a confident S-shaped body."

Li Shuang: "Your signature language."

Shi Hengxia: "I am a prospective graduate student at Peking University."

This prospective graduate student is very smart.

"Okay, you can leave now. These are all your character settings and scripts." Li Shuang said, "You need to recite her completely, and even make yourself feel that you are such a person. Also, register on Facebook and start building your character settings."

"Go post those confident and ignorant S-shaped photos of yours."

"Also, from now on your stage name will be Furong."

Furong: "Yes, Mr. Li."

Then she pushed the door open.

Seeing a handsome young man walking towards her, Furong couldn't help but wonder in her heart, is this also the male guest who is here to meet the audience?

As a result, Li Shuang's assistant stood up and said respectfully, "Boss Lin."

And wherever he passed, everyone stopped, stood aside, and bowed to him.

"Hello, Mr. Lin."

"Hello, Mr. Lin."

Furong couldn't help but come to Assistant Li Shuang and whispered, "Sister Li, who is this Mr. Lin?"

Li Shuang's assistant Li Min was brought over from Shanghai TV. She was a contract worker at the station before and also followed Li Shuang to Shuanglin Production Company.

Li Min said: "This is the company's big boss."

Furong asked, "The boss of Lightning Entertainment?"

Li Min said: "No, it's the big boss of the group."

Furong was stunned. How could she be so young?
After entering the office, Li Shuang stood up and let Lin Xiao take her seat.

She herself was sitting and doing her work.

Come on, you're wearing a uniform skirt and your butt is so big. Are you afraid that I can't see what you're doing when you sit on the desk like this?
"The first four episodes of the show are about to be recorded, but the female guest hasn't been finalized yet?" Lin Xiao asked.

Li Shuang: “Not yet.”

"Some female guests are easy to find and can't wait to be on the show, but some require a lot of persuasion and it takes a lot of effort to convince them."

"I don't know how many times this female doctor and this female civil servant made these trips."

"Although this civil servant is only at the section level, he is still a small leader. I can't persuade him no matter what I do. I plan to fight for it in the end. If it doesn't work, I will let the substitute take over."

Lin Xiao: "Are you still anxious recently?"

Li Shuang said: "I'm so busy that I don't have time to worry. I fall asleep as soon as I get home. I'm exhausted."

Lin Xiao: "Why move out?"

Li Shuang: "Don't you know why? Bubble's humming sound is unpleasant to hear."

Bubbles is the typical one that can't help making a sound, and it sounds like crying.

The sound is not loud, but it has strong penetrating power.

"And this male guest, I don't know if he should go. He has a PhD from the School of Medicine of Aurora University and is very outstanding. According to this situation, logically he should take a female guest with him."

"Besides, the audience may not like to see particularly outstanding male guests."

Li Shuang bent down and pointed it out to Lin Xiao.

It was summer now, and she was wearing a silk shirt, and when she leaned over, everything underneath was visible.

Although there is a cover, it can't cover the D-level ball.

"What are you looking at? It's not like you haven't seen it before." Li Shuang rolled her eyes at Lin Xiao: "Besides, it's not as big as your bubble."

Although her top is not as big as bubbles, her butt is bigger. Is it true that she deserves the title of big-butt goddess?

"Xiao Xiao, if our If You Are the One is really successful, can it make you a lot of money?"

Lin Xiao said: "Yes! When the time comes, you will be the one making money to support me."

Li Shuang hooked Lin Xiao's chin with her finger and said, "Little wolfdog, smile for your sister."

"It's great to make money. When I make a lot of money, I will go shopping. I will buy back the luxury goods I sold."

"I also want to buy a house, a luxury house."

"When the time comes, I'll give you a room at my house, okay?"

After saying this, Li Shuang couldn't help laughing.

He rested his chin on Lin Xiao's shoulder, imagining himself as if he were rich.

"Xiao Xiao, I haven't made a lot of money myself."

"And our program mentor, Associate Professor Huang Han, is very good, but Le Jia seems quite eccentric and mysterious. Do you really want him?"

Lin Xiao did not answer, but smiled and said: "Soon we will see Sister Shuang shining on the stage again."

At this time, footsteps sounded outside.

Assistant Li Shuang stood up and said, "Boss Gao."

Gao Changhe pushed the door open and walked in: "Mr. Li, Haidie Music is planning a celebration party and wants you to be the host."

He was originally carefree.

When he saw Lin Xiao inside, he stopped immediately, straightened his suit and said, "Boss Lin."

"Let me report to you that the two CEOs from Haidie Music called me."

“They were all going crazy.”

"I want to hold a celebration party."

Lin Xiao asked, "How many tickets do you need to hold a celebration party?"

Gao Changhe said: "One million and five hundred thousand."

Lin Xiao: "No hurry, wait until we get three million tickets."

Gao Changhe's eyes, when he looked at Lin Xiao at this moment, were filled with a huge halo, and he was also dizzy due to the shock during this period.

Although he is the boss of Lightning Entertainment, he himself does not dare to have too much hope for those grassroots singers.

Moreover, his previous company, Changhe Entertainment, had always been losing money and had never had a successful project like this.

This led to his instinctive pessimism.

Especially when it was supposed to be released on February 2th but was not released and instead postponed, he felt even more disappointed.

Although it was not said out loud, this is not only the first work of Master Ergou, not only the first work of Haidie in mainland China, but also the first work of Lightning Entertainment.

They are all prepared to fail.

result……

Got this for me?

One million and a half?

The numbers that I had never dared to think of before were broken through so easily.

There's not even a sense of ceremony, and it's still going strong.

If one person succeeds, will the whole family benefit?
I, Gao Changhe, was so down and out before, am I going to tremble now?

After all, this is also the work of Lightning Entertainment, and I am the boss of Lightning Entertainment.

A year and a half ago, when I agreed to join General Lin’s team, I never thought that I would achieve such results in such a short period of time.
………………

At this time, the two CEOs of Haidie Entertainment looked like they were drunk.

In fact, they have seen the world.

But this is the first time that I am truly in charge.

This success came too suddenly.

Just as they were celebrating the 800,000 copies, it soon broke through one million copies.

Then, they were ready to celebrate the one millionth ticket.

It has exceeded 1.5 million.

The machines in the factory are smoking.

But all this happened so quickly that people in the circle vaguely felt this power but could not understand it clearly.

This feeling of walking in the night in gorgeous clothes is really unbearable.

So, the two CEOs of Haidie in mainland China made the decision.

When the sales volume exceeds two million copies, we will announce it directly to the public.

I thought I would have to wait for a while.

result……

In just a few days, this number was broken through.

Because a chemical reaction occurred.

That kind of hot-selling chemistry.

All phenomenal works are like this.

It is completely beyond ordinary people's cognition and completely impossible to judge.

The two CEOs directly invited reporters from more than a dozen media outlets to hold a brief press conference.

Before the press conference started, several reporters were whispering.

"What was released today must be the album sales of those grassroots singers."

"I heard it's selling well and you can hear it on the streets."

"When it wasn't released in February, I thought it was a complete failure. But I didn't expect that it would sell very well after being released five months later."

“How many copies do you think you can sell?”

"Five hundred thousand?" The reporter from Southern Entertainment Weekly said, "I think this number is already quite impressive."

"Looking at the situation, I estimate it to be around 600,000 or 700,000."

"That's impossible. The album of the hot British queen has been on sale for almost a year, and the sales volume has not been announced. I think it should be only 300,000 or 400,000 at most."

Then, there was a slight commotion among the crowd.

Because two CEOs from mainland China came over.

Immediately, more than a dozen reporters came up and asked, "Mr. Hu, Mr. Bi, is today's press conference going to announce the album sales?"

“How many have you sold?”

Hu Tian reached out and pressed down, and the place suddenly quieted down a little.

Everyone pricked up their ears, waiting for the numbers he would announce.

Hu Tian said loudly: "Dear friends from the media, I am very honored to announce this."

"The first work of Master Ergou."

“It is also the first joint work between Haidie Mainland and Lightning Entertainment.”

"The grassroots singer's album sales have officially exceeded two million copies!"

How many? !
When these words came out, the reporters present could hardly believe their ears.

Two million?!
Are you wrong?
This number is too exaggerated!
………………

Note: The second update is here. Today, I updated 12,000 words. I tried my best. Can you give me the monthly ticket in your pocket? Thank you!
(End of this chapter)