Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 33 Album is a hit, upgrade to "Jian Ge" (please read it later)
After singing "Walk Away with Style," Chen Qian pressed the fast-forward button on the recorder and said, "Let me listen to this song first. He sang "Love" last time we had dinner together, but unfortunately he didn't finish it."

"No way?"

After hearing Chen Qian's introduction, the roommates were even more shocked.

The song "Walk Away with Style" just now was so nice, this singer will definitely become a star.

I didn’t expect that my roommate actually knows a celebrity?
Soon, side A was finished, and everyone turned the tape over and pressed the play button.

"String your heart and my heart together to make a lucky clover"

Yes, that's him.

This song, with the music, sounds even better than the last time I sang it a cappella.

"Let us love freely."

After the last line was sung, everyone in the dormitory was stunned.

Very open lyrics.

Chen Qian was laughing secretly. If the guy named Cao Jian had finished singing last time, her best friend Yan would probably be so embarrassed.

However, this song "Love" is really nice.

After listening to it, one of the roommates grabbed the playlist and said, "I'll copy down the lyrics."

Copying lyrics is the most popular thing on campus.

Another roommate said, "Qianqian, since you know this celebrity, how about getting an autograph for us?"

"no problem."

Chen Qian felt a little proud in her heart. She actually knew a celebrity. It was like a dream.

However, if you want to get to know Cao Jian, you have to have a good relationship with Cao Wei.

Thinking of this, she left the dormitory and planned to buy two postcards, one for Cao Wei and one for Cao Jian.

Yangcheng.

"Mr. Li, they're asking for the product from Yanjing. They said they've sold out of the 30,000 copies they have."

"Mr. Li, the agent in Shanghai wants the goods. They said we need to order at least 100,000 this time, otherwise there won't be enough to sell."

"Boss, Changan also needs goods."

……

In the New Era Audio and Video office, the boss Li Qiang was completely overwhelmed by the order forms from agents from all over the country.

Cao Jian’s first album "Walk Away with Style" was released quietly, but who would have thought it would be so popular?
He originally thought that 500,000 copies were a good result, but he didn't expect that 300,000 copies were sold out in just three days after being on the market, and there was even a shortage of stock.

Now I make money.

He immediately arranged: "Tell the factory to step up production and produce another 500,000 sheets."

"Boss, isn't 500,000 a bit too few? Sales are booming right now, so we need to make at least 800,000. We need to sell as many as possible before pirated copies come out."

"Eight hundred thousand"

Li Qiang was a little hesitant.

If another 800,000 is added, the total will be more than one million. Doesn't this mean that Cao Jian will have to get a 25% share?
Although he was reluctant, he calculated and found that he had made a lot of money. In the end, he nodded and said, "Then let's do as you said, 800,000."

After the secretary left, he leaned back in his chair and sighed, "It would be great if he was a signed singer of the company."

I used to think Cao Jian was disobedient, but now it seems he's a cash cow.
What is more important than making money?
These two days, Cao Jian was in the company and found that everyone looked at him differently.

But this is not everyone's fault.

The album "Walk Away with Style" was most widely released in Guangzhou.

Of the previous 300,000 albums, 80,000 were distributed in Guangzhou, and they were still not enough to sell.

The popularity of this song is getting more and more crazy. Whenever you pass by the door of a music store, you will definitely hear the songs "Why not live a carefree life" and "String Your Hearts Together".

Among young people, if you can't hum a few words, you'd feel embarrassed to say hello to others.

Everyone knows that Cao Jian is about to become famous and rich.

Who could have thought that the first album would be so popular?
Following this trend, sales exceeding one million should not be a problem.

An album is divided into two parts, if it's one million copies, he can get two million.
Two million, this was two million in 1990!
It is necessary to maintain good relationships with such rich young people.

Among these people is Mao Neng.

He is rich, famous, and has a beautiful girlfriend who is one year younger than him. He has reached the peak of his life so quickly.

"Congratulations."

Mao Ning has been looking a little haggard recently. Although he has signed a contract with New Era, he has only recorded a duet song with Yang Yuying, and his own album is still a long way off.

He had to practice singing at the company during the day and sing at the dance hall at night. Otherwise, the basic salary of 350 yuan given by the company was really a bit too little. "You're welcome, you're lucky."

Cao Jian was polite and asked curiously, "Why do you look so bad?"

"Hey, I haven't slept well these past two days."

Mao Neng yawned and said, "Brother Jian, your album is selling so well. I'll treat you to a meal when I have time."

"???"

Cao Jian really wanted to touch Mao Neng's forehead to see if he was tired and confused.

My album is selling well, so shouldn't I be the one treating? What's your treat?
If you want to arrange a song, just say so.

I am one year younger than you, and you call me brother?

However, he didn't correct her, to avoid embarrassing her. He just smiled and said, "Let me treat you. Let's go try the Cantonese food at the White Swan Hotel."

The Swan Hotel is a time-honored restaurant in Guangzhou. Its Cantonese cuisine is well-known throughout the country, and of course the prices are not low.

Mao Neng had only passed by it a few times before and never dared to go in.

Now hearing that Cao Jian wanted to treat him to dinner at such a high-end place, he couldn't help but touch his wallet.

He had something to ask for, so naturally he couldn't let Cao Jian treat him.

But the place you found is a bit expensive.
But thinking about the terrifying sales of the album "Walk Away with Style", Mao Nian gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! Thank you, Brother Jian. I'll get busy now."

After Mao Nian left, Cao Jian shook his head.

If you have money, you are the boss. That’s realistic!

Cao Jian is not a signed singer of New Era. He usually studies songs in the recording studio or helps Yang Yuying record songs.

After saying goodbye to Mao Ning, he had just arrived at the door of his recording studio when his boss's secretary hurried over and said, "Brother Jian, the boss wants you to go to his office."

"I'll go now."

This secretary used to call Cao Jian by his name, but now that his album is selling well, the name has been upgraded.

It seems that this "Brother Jian" can't run away.

"Mr. Li, you're looking for me?"

"Xiao Cao, please sit down."

Cao Jian came to his boss Li Qiang's office. The other party's attitude was obviously different from before. Contrary to his usual behavior, he enthusiastically invited Cao Jian to sit on the sofa.

He even poured him a cup of tea himself.

"Thank you, Mr. Li."

Cao Jian knew very well that if the album had not sold well, would you have done this?

Why haven't I seen you so polite before?
Li Qiang didn't think there was anything abnormal about his transformation.

You helped me make money, so of course I have to be polite.

He also sat down and said, "Xiao Cao, I didn't expect your first album to sell so well. You are a talented and promising singer."

As he spoke, Li Qiang took out a small booklet and said, "You said last time you wanted a driver's license, and I've asked someone to get it for you."

"Thank you so much."

Cao Jian took the driver's license and found that the information on it was indeed his.

With this little booklet, you can drive in the future.

"You're welcome, you should."

Li Qiang smiled and started to talk business: "Xiao Cao, you are famous now. It is due to your own talent, but of course it is also inseparable from the help of the company.

The company held a meeting today and decided to package you well. They will let you appear on TV more often, sing theme songs for TV dramas, and win you a few awards. This way, you will become the youngest pop singer.

When I release another album for you, I will make you and Xiao Yang the "golden boy and jade girl" and arrange a few concerts for you.

By then, not to mention your share of the album revenue, you could earn millions in appearance fees every year."

Li Qiang was talking excitedly, but he found that Cao Jian still had a calm face, and seemed not to be moved at all by such good things.

He hurriedly asked, "Xiao Cao, are you dissatisfied with this arrangement?"

Cao Jian asked calmly, "Mr. Li, is the premise of these arrangements to be formally signed with the company?"

"Haha, the company wants to promote you and package you, so of course you have to sign a contract. This will benefit both you and the company. How about it?"

Li Qiang didn't hide it either. If you don't sign a contract, why should I invest resources in you?
"Then I'll think about it."

Most people might be tempted by such conditions.

But who is Cao Jian?
He is the person who often says, "My destiny is in my own hands." How can he let others arrange things for him?
But he didn't do it directly, after all, he hadn't received his share yet.
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