I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 267 We're broke again!

"Bang!"

Liu Bohan smashed another newly bought ashtray!

This time, he really couldn't stand it anymore!

Although there is no concrete evidence yet, the rumors circulating outside have almost revealed the truth of the matter.

What's even more infuriating is that his commercial value and sales ability have been exposed by the late-night food group, and countless people have begun to question his sales ability. Some of the brands he endorses have sent letters to inquire about the specific situation, and some brands have even asked if there is a risk of his business collapsing.

For celebrities, the main sources of income are film and television drama fees, concert ticket sales, brand endorsements, song copyright fees, and commercial performances.

If the fan conversion rate is high and the sales conversion rate is strong, then the sales revenue can surpass all the other sources of income. Otherwise, the income will become extremely unstable.

Box office revenue is the most easily affected and the riskiest; setbacks are common.

Holding a concert is the easiest way to fall into a trap, because not every singer can fill the seats. At his peak, the singer of "The Otherworldly Mage" held a concert at the Bird's Nest stadium, but at his lowest point, he held a concert in a park where there weren't even enough seats for fans, and even when tickets were given away on-site, no one went.

Therefore, without absolute strength, one generally wouldn't dare to hold a tour.

Often, people can only hold mixed-gathering concerts because this is the least risky option. If the attendance is low, they can blame the organizers and other guests.

Brands are the easiest to betray. If your status changes, they won't give you a contract for the second year. If they see signs of your career collapsing, they'll prepare to terminate the contract immediately.

When brands no longer recognize your commercial value, it's useless no matter how famous you are.

After the basketball player's downfall, a certain beer company in another world tried to hold on, but the public and shareholders quickly taught him a lesson.

While copyright fees are stable, if your fans betray you and switch allegiances, this once-guaranteed income can become unpredictable.

Performing at commercial events is a last resort. A disgraced artist could still earn 3 yuan for a commercial performance years later, but after being reported, he was quickly shut down.

……

This time, Liu Bohan faced the risk of his career collapsing, and his sales performance was also widely questioned. The brand immediately called him.

This is the reason for Liu Bohan's outburst of anger, and also the fundamental reason why he has been trying every means to cover up this matter.

Because if the house collapses, the contract will be terminated, and terminating the contract will require compensation to the brand for its losses.

Previously, if both parties had reached a mutual understanding using Sister Hong's method, Liu Bohan would have been only slightly affected, and if handled well, this matter could have turned out to be a good thing.

Unfortunately, Liu Bohan not only ignored his agent's advice, but also had his aunt Liu Fengying send someone to steal the contract. Although the person was caught and did not reveal his true purpose, he was treated as a sasaeng fan, which was still extremely risky.

At this point, there was really no room for turning back.

Ye Xian could expose relevant evidence at any time.

This feeling of being manipulated infuriated Liu Bohan.

What's most infuriating is that this bastard was invited by the Imperial Conservatory of Music to become a guest lecturer at the world's number one music conservatory.

On what grounds?

After five or six years in the industry, working myself to the bone, I only managed to become a mentor on The Voice of China.

Ye Xian has only been in the industry for four months, yet he was already being discussed as a guest lecturer at the Imperial Conservatory of Music.

The difference in their positions was immediately apparent!

They are also top-tier second-tier celebrities.

One person relies on resources and public relations to become a variety show mentor.

He earned the title of guest lecturer at the world's number one music academy through sheer talent.

Even a fool could see the difference between the two.

……

Sister Lan stood aside, also feeling a bit of a headache. When she took over Liu Bohan's business, she knew that Liu Bohan's foundation was somewhat weak, and that it was Sister Hong who had overdrawn a lot of resources to promote him.

However, many celebrities are like this, and Sister Lan doesn't care. She just hopes that the company will spend more money to make him a movie star and a top-tier star, then all the problems will no longer be problems.

This is also the most important reason why Sister Lan was willing to take over Liu Bohan's business.

However, the current situation is quite tricky: "Bohan, you need to tell me the whole story about this matter. Did you interfere with Ye Xian's attempt to persuade him to quit?"

Liu Bohan suddenly looked up, his eyes glaring at Sister Lan as if he wanted to devour her, but Sister Lan was not afraid at all: "If you don't tell me the truth, then I can't guarantee that I can help you handle this matter well."

Liu Bohan took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down. He knew that he could only rely on the company now, so after a moment of silence, he honestly told Sister Lan the whole story, even explaining that he had hired someone to steal the contract.

Lan Jie grew increasingly shocked as she listened, and finally felt like yelling at Hong Jie: "No wonder you dumped this mess on me! This bastard has done so many stupid things!"

After a long silence, Sister Lan could only reassure her, "Don't do anything right now. Don't make or answer any calls. I'll go and talk to the company's senior management, legal department, and public relations department to see what the best course of action is."

Liu Bohan was furious, but he had no choice but to sit down and wait obediently.

Because he also knew that the house was now on the verge of collapse.

If Ye Xian really produces evidence, his image will definitely suffer a huge blow.

……

When Ye Xian learned of the battle between the Night Snack Gang and the Han Family Army, he was busy filming.

Recently, the crew has been working together better and better, and everyone is getting into character faster and faster. Many people have already found their character traits, making filming smoother and smoother. Often, a single shot can be completed in just two or three takes.

Filming doesn't interfere with Ye Xian's handling of company affairs. Ye Xiaobai and Zui Honglou are selling like hotcakes, and the blind boxes of "Dream of the Red Chamber" character cards are selling even better than the book "Simplified Dream of the Red Chamber." Figurines, pillows, and other merchandise are also selling like crazy.

These are all Ye Xian's self-operated products, so he has always attached great importance to them.

Ye Xian transferred the 1000 million yuan from the "Dream of the Red Chamber" project to Princess Liu after settling the payment on the platform.

The winery invested another 1000 million yuan in start-up capital, the decoration company paid 500 million yuan, and wages were paid to Qiuye Yanxuan and the winery workers.

Ye Xian had barely had time to warm up his money before it was all gone.

Even so, he still owes the winery 1000 million yuan in start-up capital and the decoration company 800 million yuan in final payment.

The bulk of the money is yet to come. The Sixth Princess hasn't settled accounts with him yet regarding the resort investment. That project is the biggest part of the deal, and Ye Xian can only hope that the Sixth Princess won't remember to settle accounts with him for the time being.

……

In addition, Ye Xian also took some time to check on the registration progress of the "First Nighttime Singing Party". After the registration deadline on the 20th, the total number of registrants reached 367 million.

The first round of entries were all released simultaneously on the 21st.

What does it mean when 367 million people release songs at the same time?

If one person's short video is seen by 100 people, that's 3 billion total views.

If one person's short video is seen by 1000 people, that's 30 billion total views.

If one person's short video is seen by 10000 people, that's 300 billion total views.

How many people are there in the Tang Dynasty on Earth?

48 billion!

What is the daily active user count of Kuaiyin?

28 billion!

In a single day, Ye Xian's "First Nighttime Singing Contest" added nearly 10 billion plays to Kuaishou, a terrifying influence that drew everyone's attention.

The official Kuaiyin (TikTok) team also wisely increased the weight of the contestants, making it easier for them to be seen by more people.

The problem is, no one expected that so many people would participate.

In no time, the entire Kuaishou short video platform was filled with cover versions of Ye Xian's songs.

That was truly a chaotic scene of demons running rampant!

Various dialect versions of "Laughing at the World," various accents of "So Many People in This World," and various high and low notes of "When"...

Everyone felt like they couldn't live anymore because of laughing.

At first, everyone took it very seriously as a competition, but later there were just too many of them, and everyone got a little annoyed.

I don't know when it started, but people no longer treat it as a game. Many people are seriously looking for the contestant with the most unique singing style and then liking their performance to advance them to the second round.

[Come on, brave warrior, have a bowl of your period: Wow, this rendition of "A Man Should Be Self-Reliant" with its rolled "r" sounds like it's from Shijiazhuang! The problem is, buddy, your chest hair is terrifying! I have to give you a thumbs up!]

[Wind blowing on a cool bottom: This young lady, she looks like a man, from Thailand, right? I heard they're really good at cutting kidneys there, I can't let you suffer like this, I'll give you a thumbs up!]

[Pronunciation: The Dagang Province girl's Datang dialect still has a bit of a Cantonese flavor. Such a sweet, charming voice—I'd love to share it with more LSPs!]

[Your education must be prenatal education: Tsk tsk tsk, why did you have to get involved, you friend with a cloth covering your head? How can your noble and elegant temperament sing such a repressed and lewd song like "Sunshine Boy"? I have to give you a thumbs up, no doubt!]

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P.S.: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 5424 bottles

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