Chapter 352 Zhou Mo's Battle!

Currently, Liao Liao is the only singer in China who can guarantee the sales of 10 million copies of each new album.

Wuxingwusu has achieved it, but they can’t guarantee that the next album will be passed, not to mention that the current Wuxingwusu has undergone a major change, even before the change, they can’t guarantee it. He Runqing’s "Dream Chaser" is basically certain It can reach 10 million copies, but it is still unknown whether the new album can pass. Zhao Xinfu's last album is about 8 million copies. It is not hopeless to pass 10 million copies, but it will take a long time to slow down. grind slowly...

As for Zhou Mo, even though she sold almost 2 million copies nationwide in three weeks, 10 million copies is still a ceiling for her. Can this "Witch's Tears" be able to cross it in one step? In between, but at least, most of the industry thinks that it is difficult for her to cross—about the same as Zhao Xinfu, with 8 million, at most 9 million, which is probably the peak.

However, as the same sentence says, even if you lose money, you have to dig!

Although Huage was once one of the three major record companies in the industry, it has never cultivated a superstar in its own right. Finally, through the hands of Li Qian, a Wuxingwusu was created, but after Sima Duoduo went to Sony , Xie Bing, Wang Jingxue and Sun Ruoxuan also went to Minghu Culture to form a new rose power. No matter how stupid Huang Dazhong is, he understands that the new Wuxingwusu can only rely on the old Wuxingwusu's works to earn some money for commercial performances. It is very difficult for an album to become a big hit.

Previously, when the competition in the industry was not so fierce, relying on the excellent channel resources and distribution capabilities accumulated over the years, as well as the support of a large number of high-level musicians, even if it was a superstar who did not support the scene, Hua Ge could still live. However, with the great prosperity of the market, the competition in the industry has become more and more intensified in recent years. Until recently, Sony has undergone tremendous changes and poached people aggressively. This kind of competition has reached almost white-hot.

Whether it is Hua Ge's internal management personnel, musicians, or the general manager Huang Dazhong, they have survived in this circle for many years, and no matter how sensitive they are, they can detect this change. In the case of big-name singers, they have been among the top three record companies for many years, so there is naturally no shortage of smart people inside.

So, even if they knew they were losing money, even if they knew that their relationship with Li Qian was not good, and Zhou Mo's favorability for Hua Ge probably wasn't high, they still made a move.

Perhaps, in their view, even if they can't be dug out in the end, they can add some trouble to Sony and Cinda and increase the cost of retaining and poaching them, which is a victory to some extent.

But no matter what, with Hua Ge's move, Zhou Mo's market price suddenly rose to another level!

This pool of water has been thoroughly muddied.

After hesitating for two days, Xinda finally chose to back down—the quotation of 60 million for 30 songs should have really reached the limit they could accept, and if it was higher, they would really dare not follow up.

But that's not too surprising, anyway, over the years, they've never been a very gutsy company, and they've never been very generous!

Of course, even though they were reluctant to increase the price, the other party's lobbying against Zou Wenhuai was almost non-stop: they could not give more money, but they could promise to give more concessions in other areas.

For example, they can accept a management contract that only takes 20% commission-for the record company, this is basically a price tag that allows them to cover their faces.

But soon, Watanabe and his team called Zou Wenhuai in person, 55 million for 20 songs, and Sony followed!

Kazuichi Watanabe emphasized again: "Since we have the priority to renew the contract, we will never waste it!"

This directly announced Cinda's exit, because they could not offer a higher price!

And afterwards, although Watanabe Kazuichi did not call Li Qian or Qi Jie in person, he still passed on his meaning to Qi Jie through an intermediary: Those who joined after leaving Sony, regardless of whether there is a non-compete agreement, Sony is not going to pursue Minghu Culture and themselves for anything, but just hopes that Minghu Culture will not interfere with Zhou Mo's matter.

After all, everyone knows that with the sexual relationship between Li Qian and Zhou Mo, Li Qian can completely scare everyone away by offering a sky-high price that no one dares to follow, because how the two parties will sign the contract in the end, and what will happen after signing the contract? Payment is a private matter between the couple, as long as Zhou Mo doesn't say anything, no one can care about it!

Although it would appear shameless to do so, Watanabe and Kazuichi were really afraid that Li Qian would tear up his face and be shameless. After all, even with the stars gathered under Sony, Zhou Mo and Zhao Xinfu are the ones The biggest big card in your hand!

On the same day, Huage Records replied to Zou Wenhuai: They can't afford to increase the price!

This is tantamount to announcing that in this "Battle for Zhou Mo", they have already taken the initiative out of the game!

And Cinda has already been out of the game because of the price. Everything seems to indicate that the contract renewal between Sony and Zhou Mo is almost a matter of course.

When interviewed by reporters on Thursday afternoon, a deputy general manager of Sony Records said with a smile that Zhou Mo's contract renewal negotiations are underway, and it is expected that the contract will be formally signed in the near future.

However, before his words fell, the news that Zhou Mo went to attend the photography department of Shuntian Film Academy suddenly spread in the circle, and then, this gossip news soon appeared in the evening paper of that day, which was different from that night. Less entertainment programs.

The photos taken by the reporters are very clear. Diva Zhoumo is plainly dressed, a beige sports sweater and a pair of casual pencil pants. Her hair seems to be rolled up, and she even wore a peaked cap. If you don’t look carefully, she looks like a An ordinary college student, even, she wore a pair of glasses, which made her look more like an ordinary student.

Of course, although she is plain-faced, she should have no makeup at all, but she basically rarely wears makeup when she attends events. Therefore, her bright eyes and kind eyes can't be concealed from others. Anyone can recognize her as Zhou at a glance. ugly woman.

In the photo, she is walking out of the gate of Suncheon Film Academy holding hands with Li Qian who is dressed similarly.

Li Qian had a smile on his face, but overall, he was as calm and indifferent as ever, while Zhou Mo simply smiled all over his face, and he was in a good mood at first sight. And if you look at multiple photos together, according to the reporter who took the photos, this 31-year-old Chinese music queen was bouncing around when she was walking, like a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl.

"Even," the reporter said, "she would shake her hands while walking, chatting and laughing, looking very happy and relaxed, while Li Qian was just the opposite, as if she was pampering her, loving her, and taking her to an amusement park." Play big brother."

As soon as this news came out, early the next morning, the front and back doors of Shuntian Film Academy were immediately blocked by reporters who swarmed in early in the morning.

The queen, Zhou Mo, went to the Film Academy?

Is it really to study? Or to accompany her husband?

So, at such a sensitive moment, when several major record companies are shopping for Zhou Mo, Zhou Mo and Li Qian openly hold hands and go to class together to show their affection, is it expressing some attitude?

Everyone is very curious.

At 9:30 in the morning, the reporters really blocked Li Qian and Zhou Mo, who were holding hands, at the front door of Suncheon Film Academy.

The two of them didn't even have time to run away - judging by their calm appearance, they probably didn't intend to slip away at all - they were blocked by the reporters' microphones and cameras.

"Uh... no, I just came to school and listened in. I have always been interested in photography, so I would follow him to attend classes if I had the chance..." While speaking, Zhou Mo patted her satchel confidently, and took out a bag from it. He took out a professional-grade camera, glanced at the reporter group, pointed at someone, and said with a smile, "My model is probably the same as his model?"

Hearing this, Li Qian took a careful look and nodded to her.

There was a continuous sound of clicking, and the reporters all captured the picture of Zhou Mo laughing happily with the camera in his hand.

And at this moment, Zhou Mo mischievously opened the camera cover in his hand, pointed it at the reporter, and clicked to take a picture—everyone knew it was real at a glance, and seeing Zhou Mo’s posture for taking pictures, It doesn't seem like she is a novice, at least it seems that she and Li Qian came to the class with the intention of learning photography, and it was not a bluff.

So, the reporters quickly asked, "Mom, your two albums at Sony are finished. Next, will you renew your contract with Sony? Or will you go to the leader's company?"

Zhou Mo shrugged her shoulders very easily when she heard the words, that brisk appearance, from the inside out, was obviously not pretending, she was really relaxed physically and mentally, she said: "I am too expensive now, and you all know that Sony offered me a price. The song is worth 2.75 million!" While speaking, she looked at Li Qian and said with a smile, "He told me that he was not willing to give me so much money!" After speaking, she laughed happily.

To be honest, the reporters were somewhat confused.

Many of the reporters who came today are old reporters who have been in this line of work for many years, especially many who are in charge of Zhou Mo's line. They can be called professional "Zhou Mo researchers" and professional-level journalists. "Zhoumo Tracker". However, after so many years, who has seen Zhou Mo talking and laughing?

Occasionally meeting her in a good mood one day, being able to show off a smile is already a big surprise, isn't it!

But what about today?

Today, not only did she not hide from the reporters, but she was smiling from the beginning to the end, and even took the initiative to tell a joke on a very rare occasion - the more experienced the person, the more frightened he was!

But okay, this must be Zhou Mo, there can be no fakes!

And most importantly, the big news has arrived!

I don't know how many people have already thought of the title at that moment, and called it "Zhou Mo laughed and said that Li Qian is stingy, and has decided to renew his contract with Sony"-it is not only suitable for current hot spots, but also has big gossip, which is definitely attractive. eyeball!

Kakaka, many people took pictures.

Someone asked again: "So, you are sure that you will renew your contract with Sony, right?"

Zhou Mo shrugged and smiled, "No, I just found a new job. Maybe I won't release an album in the next year or two? I don't know, anyway, I don't plan to sign with any company recently. .”

After swiping, many people were stunned.

Everyone thought at almost the same time: No way? Zhou Mo is going to quit the music scene again?

There was a precedent for her willfulness!

But soon, without waiting for the reporters to ask any more questions, Li Qian took the initiative to explain: "Minghu Culture has been a little short on manpower recently, and it happened that Momo said she was a little tired, so I asked her to come over and help me, help me." Produce an album or something."

The crowd was quiet for a moment, and then there was a sudden "buzz".

"I rely on it!"

"faint!"

"No?"

"This is still going to change jobs!"

"This is Darkness Chencang!"

With a swipe, countless microphones and recording equipment swarmed up!

…………

On that day, the news spread throughout the entertainment industry.

Sony Records, General Manager's Office.

"We have the priority to renew the contract, we can go to court to sue them, they are infringement!" Someone said.

Watanabe Kazui nodded upon hearing this, and then calmly looked at the legal adviser on the other side. The lawyer spread his hands and said, "It's useless. The contract our company signed with Zhou Mao was for three years, or two The album is an 'or', but not an 'and', that is to say, in fact, after the end of the promotion cycle of the second album, she is already free. This date, no matter how much we delay it, it will be hell It can only be delayed for three months, and there is no such thing as a four-month publicity cycle."

After a pause, he continued: "Besides, the so-called priority renewal right must come with this contract. This is a singer contract, so as long as she goes to Minghu Culture and doesn't become a singer or release an album, It’s not a breach of contract. According to the contract, if she doesn’t renew her contract after finishing her second album, then as long as she delays it for one year, the priority will expire after one year. According to the current situation, wait until next year In May, she will be completely free."

No response.

There were seven or eight Sony Records executives sitting in the office, but they all remained silent in unison.

After a while, Watanabe Kazuki asked calmly: "Doesn't that mean that as long as she doesn't sign a contract for the time being, then even if she starts preparing a new album, practicing songs, and recording at Minghu Culture, it will be completely fine? As soon as the priority renewal right expires, she will sign a contract with Minghu Culture the next day, and release an album on the third day, is that okay?"

The lawyer shook his head and said: "That's not true, as long as we can find definite evidence that her new album was produced within our priority renewal period... In fact, if they dare to press the steps so tightly, There is almost no need for us to collect any evidence, we just need to find a few professional musicians in the industry to prove that it is impossible to make an album within three to five days, and their lawsuit will be lost."

"Besides, an album involves so many things. Just post-processing, cover shooting, printing, tape and CD production, it is not something they can do alone. If necessary, the court can ask the relevant companies to issue cooperation certificates at any time. Regarding the timetable, by that time, as long as we report, they will lose."

Watanabe Heyi nodded when he heard the words, then smiled wryly and shook his head.

How could it be possible that Minghu didn't know about things that I could understand when I asked a legal adviser?

Now that they knew that it would be a delay of half a year at most, how could they leave such an excuse?

So...forget it!

Isn't it just Zhou Mo!

We'll have to wait and see who wins and loses next!

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