Huayu 2007: Starting with Super Boy!

Chapter 93: Album Sales Explode!

The book signing event in Beijing was a complete success.

No, it should be said that it exceeded the target.

The albums from the Xinhua Bookstore where the signing event was held sold out completely.

The goods were sourced from the neighboring store.

Then, they started urging Taihe Wheatfield to replenish its stock as soon as possible.

This achievement brought a smile to Song Kexi's face.

The last time the company achieved such a feat was with Park Su's phenomenal album in 1999, especially the title track "Those Flowers," which became an instant hit upon release.

Exactly the same as today.

How could he not be happy?

"Mr. Song, many distributors are urging us to deliver the goods," the assistant said, knocking on the door as he entered.

Song Ke pondered for a moment and said, "We still need to be conservative and not be blindly optimistic. The music market is not as good as it used to be. Now, an album that sells millions of copies a year is considered a huge hit."

He truly deserves to be the helmsman of Taihe Rye Music.

He is quite perceptive about market changes.

Without Wang Yihan, the top-selling official album in mainland China this year would have only sold 120 million copies.

That singer is also a signed artist with Taihe Rye Music.

It's Chun Ge, the incredibly popular idol singer from the Super Girl competition.

Her book, "Young China," was originally scheduled to be released next month, in April.

However, because Wang Yihan's album was performed so well.

The company cancelled the originally planned issuance date.

It was moved to the second half of the year.

We can't just fight among ourselves, can we?

If we do that, the enemy will laugh their heads off.

"I thought the first batch of 500,000 servings was enough, but I still underestimated it!" Song Ke exclaimed.

"The factory is asking how much more work we need so they can arrange for people to work overtime," the assistant reminded them.

"Let's add another 500,000 copies," Song Kehao said with great enthusiasm.

Little did he know that his arrogance greatly underestimated the power of someone's album.

.......

At the autograph session, those music videos first appeared in the public eye.

Then...

It then appeared everywhere on major music television stations.

Beijing.

Beijing Film Academy cafeteria.

Yang Mi, who had just finished school, stepped into the cafeteria.

I was a little surprised.

The usually quiet cafeteria is so lively today.

And all of these people were gathered around a high-definition television.

What are they looking at?

Just as she was wondering.

"Mimi, come over here quickly, I've saved you a good spot." Yuan Shanshan, her classmate and roommate, waved to her from the crowd.

She struggled to squeeze in and asked, "What are you all looking at?"

"Look for yourself." Yuan Shanshan didn't explain, pointing to the music video playing on the TV.

After watching for a while, Yang Mi said listlessly, "Oh, it's just a music video. The story is quite interesting, but is it worth so many people watching it?"

She has absolutely no interest in these romantic relationships now.

She doesn't want any of that bullshit love stuff, she just wants to make TV dramas and movies, and she just wants to become famous as soon as she's young.

"Wow! Mimi, you weren't moved at all? The love story of the male and female protagonists is really touching, and it's a love story that's just right for our age. You didn't feel anything at all? You're so cold-blooded," Yuan Shanshan complained.

Yang Mi couldn't be bothered with her.

I didn't follow this love story any further.

I was just thinking to myself that the company only gave me a minor supporting role, Qingwen, in Dream of the Red Chamber.

It seems I can't stay at Rongxinda any longer.

snort!

Do you all look down on me?

I will definitely slap you in the face in the future.

Except for Yang Mi, that weirdo.

The other students at Beijing Film Academy were still deeply moved by that music video from those years.

At the same time, this song also became popular at this famous arts school.

Singer Wang Yihan has also gained some fame at this school.

The teachers' office building is not far from the cafeteria.

"Teacher Huang, is the singer who sang 'Those Years' the one you introduced to the school's continuing education program?" a female colleague asked gossipy in the office.

"Yes, Xiao Wang is a very outstanding person. You mustn't bully him when the time comes." Huang Lei smiled and looked up, his words implying that he was very familiar with Wang Yihan.

This female colleague happened to be in charge of teaching the acting class in the refresher course.

"Haha...of course not, I'm just hoping he can come back to school soon," the female colleague laughed.

"That's hard to say. His album is selling really well right now, and he's touring all over the country doing promotional tours and autograph sessions. Let's wait a while, and I'll introduce you to him then."

Huang Lei took on all the responsibilities.

"Then it's a deal, Teacher Huang." She had been waiting for him to say that.

Wang Yihan, whom they were talking about, was exhausted like a dog.

I traveled to seven cities in a miserable way.

They are all major economic centers.

Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu, Chang'an, Guangzhou.

I originally wanted to go to Changsha.

After all, he has a lot of fans there.

But the thought that it was Tianyu's headquarters came to mind.

The other party is in a bad mood.

Don't cause any trouble.

The plan was cancelled.

You have to admit defeat when it's time to back down.

Even though he had experience in commercial performances.

It also exhausted him.

Commercial performances are just about going up there and singing; the fatigue is just from flying around on airplanes.

The autograph session was completely different.

Purely manual labor.

My wrist is swollen from signing so many contracts.

But there was nothing he could do; he had made that boast in front of the media.

If my grades are terrible, won't they laugh me to death?

Thank goodness.

Those music videos were huge hits on TV, the internet, and in stores back then.

This propelled his album to new heights.

He not only left those two top-tier singers who were competing against him far behind.

Moreover, sales have reached a new high.

In just one week.

Sales have officially surpassed 400,000.

It's worth noting that in the original timeline, Brother Chun's best-selling book, "Young China," only sold 20 copies in its first week and officially surpassed 100 million copies in its first month.

Subsequently... sales plummeted.

A very important reason is that piracy has become rampant!

These days, nobody has much money.

It's normal for genuine products to outsell pirated ones.

Therefore, the first month of an album's release is usually hailed as the "golden month" by the industry.

Album sales in this month typically account for 80% or even more of the album's total annual sales.

The 05 fairy tale was first released overseas. A few months later, when it was released in mainland China, pirated copies were everywhere. But it still sold 80 albums in a month, which was simply a legend at the time.

Wang Yihan's album may not be as magical as Fairy Tale.

However, it has the advantage of being a first-mover in the domestic market.

Therefore, the results in one month should definitely surpass those two.

Beijing.

Taihe Wheat Field.

When Wang Yihan returned to the company.

They received the highest level of welcome.

Boss Song Ke and a group of colleagues lined up in two rows at the company entrance to welcome them.

This imposing manner startled Wang Yihan.

He was afraid that two soldiers would jump out from beside him.

He draped the yellow robe over himself.

"No way! How can this be allowed!" Wang Yihan quickly walked up to Song Ke and waved her hands repeatedly.