This celebrity is absolutely wicked.

Chapter 389 The Fan Meeting Officially Launched

Sun Kai had that kind of confidence in Lu Ran.

If other singers were to do this, it would probably be a small-scale operation, without much innovation.

But Lu Ran is different.

This person never does anything trivial.

Lu Ran is going to promote his new song, how can this event be allowed to fizzle out?

impossible!

Sun Kai also made some plans in his mind.

Even a lion must use its full strength to hunt a rabbit.

Although it's unclear whether other platforms have tried to snatch the live streaming rights for Lu Ran's singing competition, Sun Kai needs to be prepared.

"We won't interfere with the competition content, anyway, we don't need to cultivate any stars for Shake Hands."

"We only need to be responsible for publicity and technical support. For an online competition, we still need to discuss the voting issues with Lu Ran."

"I can't speak for anything else, but when it comes to technique, our hand-shaking is definitely the best!"

This is Sun Kai's confidence.

Other platforms, even if they allow live streaming, are definitely not as good as the "Shake Hands" technique.

"In addition, if this singing competition goes well, the experience gained from this experience will be valuable if we do similar activities with this hand-shaking technique in the future."

Although Douyin has been focusing on short videos, who says it doesn't want to make other types of programs?

We'll hold off on long-form videos for now, but we can definitely work on variety shows.

Douyin has also tried some music-related live streaming before.

After planning these matters, Sun Kai had his subordinates contact Lu Ran.

On set, after a scene was filmed, Pang Yuntian shouted, "That's a wrap!"

It's time for dinner. It's time to eat.

Just as Lu Ran took the boxed lunch in his hand, Li Quan walked over.

"I'm going to buy the live streaming rights for a singing competition."

Lu Ran was somewhat surprised upon hearing this news.

Can you shake your hand that fast?
Lu Ran's fan meeting hasn't even officially started its promotion yet, and he's already handed over all the money with a flick of his wrist?

What did they say over there?

Li Quan: "We'll provide live streaming rights and technical support, and develop special features for your live stream to facilitate the competition."

Lu Ran was indeed tempted.

In the typical Douyin livestreaming environment, it's not an easy thing to hold a competition.

Arranging the contestants' singing is relatively easy, but handling the real-time lyrics and the audience voting process is more difficult.

Ultimately, viewers in a regular live stream only have the function of sending bullet comments.

Lu Ran was still thinking about how to use the existing functions for the competition, but since Shake Hands offered to provide technical support, he wouldn't stand on ceremony.

"Then let's sign with Doushou. You can handle the rest."

Li Quan nodded.

Selling the live streaming rights was an unexpected surprise, and Lu Ran needs to focus more on the fan meeting.

Pang Yuntian, standing to the side, asked curiously, "What kind of competition is this?"

Lu Ran told Pang Yuntian about it.

Pang Yuntian smiled and asked, "Can I sing?"

"Sure, you can sign up once the live stream room is open."

Pang Yuntian: "Okay, then I'll join in the fun and show off my singing in your live stream."

Pang Yuntian would never want to lose face singing on stage.

But if you're talking about singing without showing your face in a live stream, then who wouldn't dare?

Anyway, no one would know it was him if he sang badly.

It's just a matter of creating a secondary account.

Back at the hotel that evening, Lu Ran continued preparing for the fan meeting.

The rules for the entire competition have been mostly set; all that remains is to select the judges.

The role of judges is still necessary.

These professional judges can provide explanations to the audience and also give feedback to the contestants.

As for the candidate, Lu Ran has already made up his mind.

He first called Lin Xingchu.

"Good evening, Sister Lin."

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

Lin Xingchu knew that Lu Ran must have something to say when he called.

"I'm planning to hold a singing competition and would like to invite you to be a judge."

"What singing competition? Are you going to hold a talent show?"

Lu Ran told Lin Xingchu about the fan meeting.

Lin Xingchu remained silent for a long time after hearing this.

"Sister Lin, please say something."

"Are you seriously ill? Singing songs on live stream is commercial use, what about the copyright?"

As a singer who was once cheated on regarding copyright by her former company, Lin Xingchu is very sensitive about copyright.

Lu Ran organizes competitions, which is commercial business; contestants must pay copyright fees for the songs they sing.

Lu Ran had already planned this out.

"Buy the copyright."

If the contestant sings his song, then it's free.

If you sing someone else's song, you should pay the fee.

Copyright fees are the biggest expense.

Lin Xingchu: "This is a losing business for you."

Even with the money from a quick payment app, it wouldn't be enough to cover the copyright fees.

Otherwise, those variety shows would need to attract sponsors and advertise.

This is where the majority of the revenue comes from.

However, it was clear that Lu Ran's live stream had no sponsors.

Lu Ran hadn't initially planned to find sponsors.

"You can't say that. If you treat this as a business, then you will indeed lose money. But if you treat it as a form of consumption, then you won't lose money."

Lin Xingchu was stunned.

That makes perfect sense.

A different perspective reveals a completely different picture.

Lu Ran wasn't doing business; he was spending money to run an event.

Lu Ran continued, "Although the event is being held in a live stream, you'll still receive the appearance fee you're entitled to. In addition, I'll write you a song."

"No, no, we're all friends."

"Fine, then we don't need the song either."

Lin Xingchu only then realized that Lu Ran had just said he would write a song for her.

I can do without the money, but I can't do without the song. "Leave the song for me!"

Good songs are rare these days, and no one would refuse a song written by a lyricist and composer like Lu Ran.

Lu Ran smiled and said, "Then it's settled. You'll be the professional judge. And one more question: what song do you want to sing?"

Lin Xingchu asked in surprise, "This can be customized?"

Shouldn't Lu Ran write whatever she sings?

"Of course, we can customize for friends."

Actually, it wasn't that Lu Ran wanted to create a custom song for Lin Xingchu; it was just that he had too many songs to choose from.

There are so many songs that suit Lin Xingchu that he doesn't know which one to give her.

Let Lin Xingchu choose for herself.

Lin Xingchu thought for a moment and said, "Let's sing a love song."

If we're talking about the most popular song genre in the Chinese music scene, it has to be love songs.

"it is good."

Lu Ran hung up the phone.

The "love song" category is essentially meaningless; it's still a difficult choice.

But it doesn't matter, they didn't say they'd deliver on their promises right now.

Lu Ran called Zhou Hao again.

"Brother Zhou, I'm busy. I have something to do."

"Please tell me what it is."

Lu Ran repeated the details of the fan meeting to Zhou Hao.

"You've got some ideas, kid. I'm not planning on participating in The Masked Singer anymore, so I'll be a judge here."

"You've agreed already? I was just about to write you a song, but it seems I don't need to anymore."

"Hey?"

Lu Ran heard the sound of a chair being moved coming from Zhou Hao's side, clearly indicating that Zhou Hao had stood up.

Zhou Hao laughed and said, "You're such a mischievous person!"

"Let's discuss the song issue again."

"Don't worry, Brother Zhou, I'll definitely write a song for you."

After chatting with Zhou Hao for a while, Lu Ran hung up the phone.

The two judges have been secured.

Both of them were mentors on last year's "Future Singer," so they are qualified to be judges.

One more person is missing.

Lu Ran called Su Qingtang.

In fact, Lu Ran was thinking that if he invited Jiang Yaofeng to the event to generate buzz, his fan meeting would definitely be a huge hit.

The original cast of "The Future Singer".

Unfortunately, Jiang Yaofeng definitely won't come.

In a luxury mansion in Shanghai, Jiang Yaofeng sneezed.

"Who's thinking about me?"

Lu Ran answered the phone quickly.

"Teacher Lu."

Su Qingtang's gentle voice came through.

Lu Ran reiterated the details of the fan meeting.

"Teacher Su, I apologize for the intrusion in inviting you."

Su Qingtang has never served as a judge on a variety show.

Lu Ran's purpose this time is to invite Su Qingtang to come out of retirement.

This is where the program's professionalism is demonstrated.

"But I sing folk songs, wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to critique your pop music?"

"Teacher Su, what are you saying? What if someone sings a folk song?"

It's really hard to say.

No one sings folk songs on other talent shows because the show producers don't allow contestants to choose that kind of song.

The songs used in some talent shows are even decided by the production team.

Lu Ran's nationwide search for contestants this time may involve some contestants choosing ethnic groups.

For example, if someone of Lu Ma's age were to sign up for a competition, she would most likely sing a folk song.

Su Qingtang: "That's true. Do you intend to continue hiding your true identity, even if it seems natural?"

Lu Ran: "Actually, I haven't been hiding anything, but no one has asked me about it yet."

He'll definitely tell you if you ask.

"Why not reveal your identity here? That would be a highlight of your competition."

Lu Ran thought about it for a moment, and it wasn't a bad idea.

"good idea!"

Lu Ran promised Su Qingtang again that he would send her a song before hanging up the phone.

He then sent another message to Liang Mancang.

"Comrade Mancang, please help me out!"

Liang Mancang quickly replied: "Please give instructions, Director Lu."

Lu Ran muttered about the fan meeting: "Could you contact some bloggers you know to promote the fan meeting? Also, if you know anyone who sings well, they can sign up to participate."

"Holy crap? You're serious?"

Liang Mancang knew that Lu Ran was going to hold a singing competition, but he didn't expect Lu Ran to be so efficient and actually set up the stage.

Now we need everyone's help to promote it.

There are some content creators in the K-Station music section who sing very well, and Lu Ran's goal is to be one of them.

Moreover, this is being done in a live broadcast format, which is not the same circle as variety shows, so the promotional methods are naturally different.

"Director Lu, please rest assured, I will handle this matter!"

After chatting with Liang Mancang, Lu Ran continued to leverage his connections to prepare for the fan meeting.

With everything prepared, Lu Ran started a live stream on Douyin (TikTok) in his hotel room the following evening.

At this moment, his live stream not only features other people on screen, but also has an animated banner above it.

"Lu Ran's Fan Club is officially launched!"

Viewers gradually streamed into the live stream room.

Lu Ran slowly said, "Let me report to everyone on the situation. The singing competition we mentioned before is now officially named Lu Ran Fan Club. The competition is divided into two tracks: a professional track and an amateur track. The professional track is for professional contestants, and the amateur track is for non-professional contestants."

The prize money is…

After Lu Ran finished explaining the prize money, a series of exclamation marks floated across the live stream chat.

"Director Lu, are you serious? You're just going to pull out a million like that?"

"It seems I have no choice but to take action!"

"I also dream of singing!"

Seeing the reactions of the viewers in the live stream, Lu Ran continued, "Don't rush, don't rush, I'll announce the competition rules in a bit."

(End of this chapter)