mijobooks Chapter 401 You guys are the real top stars! Take them down!
Chapter 401 You guys are the real top stars! Take them down!
Chapter 401 You guys are the real top stars! Take them down!
The plane took off.
Ke Linghua and Zeng Yi felt a little awkward because Chen Jincheng's statement, "I grew up listening to your songs," was one of the most perfunctory lines in the music industry. An even more perfunctory line would be, "I'm your fan."
Seriously, the other person is way too old for their fan base; they're 38 and 42 years old this year.
They became famous 13 years ago, and the other person was probably only in elementary school at that time. It was impossible for them to be fans of them. By the time the other person was older and understood what it meant to be a fan, their songs were considered cheesy and they quickly lost their popularity.
Therefore, they dared not accept the compliment.
Looking at the two of them, Chan Kam-ching knew that they were like someone from another world, thinking they were completely washed up as singers, and they were filled with inferiority.
He recalled that variety show from his past life, where Linghua looked at several fans who came up to present him with flowers and said they were her fans, and her incredulous expression told him how big the misunderstanding was between the two of them and her fans.
The key issue is that their respective companies are not doing a good job.
They left a gold mine untapped, never bothering to promote the two, and never even considered holding a concert for them in 10 years.
Perhaps in the company's eyes, the two are indeed quite unpopular, there's no need for them to hold a concert, and it's bound to be a loss.
This is probably why their contracts haven't been renewed after two months. Perhaps they want to leave their original company, but unfortunately, companies are now rushing to produce idol selection shows and promote all sorts of young idols.
After all, Kun Kun's emergence has made all companies envious, and the popularity of the four returning idols has made various companies pursue young and handsome men like crazy.
As for Phoenix Legend, a 38-year-old and a 42-year-old, no one signed them, so they had to sign with their original company later.
But as it turns out, these two are killers. None of those young idols, whether it's Kun Kun, the four returned members, or Fa Shi Yu, can compete with Phoenix Legend in their concerts.
The adage "old ginger is spicier" was embodied in these two individuals.
Thinking of this, he also thought of the reality show "Sisters Who Make Waves".
Although he didn't pay much attention to Sisters Who Make Waves, the resurgence of that "Sweetheart Queen" was witnessed by the entire internet. Her fans profoundly demonstrated that they have careers now and are quite busy, not that they've died.
Then, when she was being bullied and neglected, her fans appeared, and the key point is that they were all domineering CEOs. To put it in a nutshell, Wang Xinlin spent 20 years honing her skills. 20 years ago, she captured the hearts of a group of naive teenagers, and 20 years later, the teenagers have become domineering CEOs, directly supporting her with stocks.
While everyone was saying that TV stations were manipulating celebrities, she was the one who actually manipulated them. They quickly added more screen time to her because the TV station's stock was really affected by that group of domineering CEO fans. Are you scared yet?
Her comeback is said to have put immense pressure on all female celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry, showing those young actresses what true, unattainable heights are.
To put it another way, other singers only have the standard version of their concert footage, but she has the "domineering CEO" version.
To put it simply, the CEOs were watching with their million-dollar equipment, the screen zoomed in so closely it was like watching right in front of them, and the quality was even clearer than the production team's.
Thinking about this, he could consider working on the "Sisters Who Make Waves" variety show. After all, he could collaborate with Jiangsu TV to produce it, and Ershixingchen Film and Television Network also needs variety shows.
If we bring Wang Xinlin over here too, we might be able to make use of her domineering CEO fans.
Linghua and Zeng Yi looked at Chen Jincheng, who was in a daze, and exchanged glances. They were still fiddling with their phones, clearly discussing something in private.
After the plane reached a stable flight, the surrounding passengers continued to watch Chen Jincheng and his group, secretly taking out their phones to take pictures.
Being on the same flight as Chen Jincheng, once he got off the plane, uploading his photos online was sure to attract a lot of attention.
After some time, Linghua finally couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Chen, may I ask a question? Why did you decide to sign us?"
Actually, rumors circulated that their contracts with the company were about to expire, but they had already expired. She and Zeng Yi had considered trying new opportunities, after all, she was already 38 and Zeng Yi was already 42. If they didn't give it their all, the end of Phoenix Legend would be coming to an end.
They will also completely fade away under the tide of the times, and moving behind the scenes would be a good choice afterward.
It's a pity that no company has extended an olive branch yet, and none of the companies they've contacted seem interested.
Although the other company is just an MCN company, it has a film and television department and is now a capital-backed company. It even has a film and television website. With the airing of "All Is Well", its daily active members have surpassed those of Uku.
Moreover, the other party has also achieved something in music, which makes it impossible for them to ignore it.
In addition, the other party's achievements on short video social media are truly unmatched. If switching to short video social media can lead to a good future, it seems like a very good option.
But she really couldn't understand why the other party would be interested in her and her two washed-up internet celebrities.
Upon hearing this, Chan Kam-Ching smiled and said, "It's very simple. Because I have high hopes for you, I plan to sign you, promote you, and make you the top stars in the Chinese music scene."
"Huh??" Linghua was stunned when she heard Chen Jincheng's words.
Zeng Yi was the same.
The two stared blankly at Chen Jincheng, their expressions as if to say, "Are you kidding us?"
The term "top influencer" is something neither of them would even dare to dream of, not even realizing how much they've fallen out of favor.
Looking at the two of them, Chen Jincheng teased, "What's with those expressions? Don't you believe what I'm saying?"
Linghua said awkwardly, "Mr. Chen, we know our situation. Let alone being top stars, you see, we don't even dare to accept commercial performances now. We only dare to sing on TV. That way, people won't know that we don't have many fans."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jincheng thought to himself, "I knew it," and then looked at the two of them with a smile: "Do you two have some misunderstanding about yourselves? Actually, you have a lot of fans, like me, who can also be considered your fan."
"???" Linghua?
“???” Zeng Yi.
The two opened their mouths, unsure how to answer him.
The other party still said the most perfunctory thing, it seemed like they were just messing with me.
Chen Jincheng could tell what the two were thinking just by looking at them.
So he unbuckled his seatbelt and stood up, then clapped his hands at the group of young women. The girls were immediately drawn to him and curious about what he was going to do.
Even the passengers around him were curious about what he was going to do. Many of them sensed that something was about to happen and had already taken out their phones to film Chen Jincheng.
Chan Kam-ching also said to the girls, "I'm very happy today because I met my idols on the plane. Everyone has heard of Phoenix Legend, right? I grew up listening to their songs."
When Linghua and Zengyi heard this, they couldn't help but cover their faces.
Anyway, taking this plane is pretty awkward.
Why do I have to buy this particular ticket?
What surprised the two was the girls' response. "Boss, I also grew up listening to their songs," said Ximeng.
“Me too.” Jiang Xiaobai.
“My neighborhood has a large garden, and every day when I go out, I hear those middle-aged women playing ‘The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style’.”
"I listen to it every day on my way to school."
"..."
Linghua and Zengyi were quite surprised by the girls' answers, but considering they were Chen Jincheng's employees, it wasn't strange that they agreed with their boss.
Chen Jincheng then called out to the girls, "Then I'll start with a random verse, and you can sing along with me, 1, 2, 3... Wumeng Mountain connects to the mountains beyond..."
Almost as soon as he started speaking, the girls all chimed in: "The moonlight shines on Xiangshui Beach, can anyone tell me..."
Then, not only these "Cheng Girls," but also many passengers couldn't help but join in.
The familiar melody stirred, as if some gene had been revived, and the song flowed smoothly from its lips: "But Heaven is calling to you, crossing mountains and rivers, traversing thousands of mountains and waters, never lonely..."
This scene alarmed the flight attendants, and several flight attendants came out to check. They then saw the lively scene outside, where passengers were singing "Lady Shexiang" along with the song.
They couldn't resist taking pictures of the scene with their phones.
Such a scene would cause a sensation online, and even if it were sent to the company, they might use it for publicity. After all, it's a wonderful story, and whose airline passengers would be so happy flying at 10,000 meters altitude?
But then, Chen Jincheng stopped, and the women stopped too. The voices of the surrounding tourists gradually faded away, as if they were being influenced and obeying his commands.
Chan Kam-ching sang again: "What's the result of all this heart-wrenching love for you..."
He had barely started singing when the girls immediately launched into a chorus: "Tell me, why is it all my fault..."
Many passengers then joined in: "Everyone imagines love to be too beautiful, but reality is too tempting. What is it that makes you even more sad..."
In an instant, another large chorus broke out, and the people in the second half were drawn in, all taking out their phones to film the scene in front of them.
The passengers who joined the chorus were also taking pictures of Chen Jincheng with their phones, and those who could also take pictures of Linghua and Zeng Yi were also taking pictures of the two of them.
This flight was excellent value for them.
While the girl and the surrounding passengers were singing along, Chen Jincheng sat down again, looked at Linghua and Zeng Yi, and asked, "See? You don't lack fans, you have a lot, you just don't know it."
Linghua and Zeng Yi opened their mouths, but suddenly didn't know what to say.
They haven't even realized what the other side did to them.
When the chorus stopped, Chen Jincheng stood up again and asked the people around him, "Have you all heard the songs 'Our Tomorrow' and 'Jade'?"
The people around him stared at him in bewilderment. What song was that?
I've never heard of it.
"That's right, you haven't heard of it." Chen Jincheng smiled and said, "Then have you heard of 'The Most Dazzling Ethnic Trend'?"
"I've heard of it," someone immediately shouted.
Then others joined in, and some even started singing.
Chen Jincheng sat down again, smiling as he asked Linghua and the other woman, "Do you know whose songs those two I just mentioned are? They're songs by top stars, and nobody around here has ever heard of them. But look at your songs, many of them can sing them. Do you still think you're washed up?"
Linghua and Zeng Yi opened their mouths, but they didn't know what to say.
Indeed, both of them sensed Chan Kam-shing's sincerity; he seemed genuinely interested in signing them.
Moreover, how could this kind of approach not be touching?
Linghua finally couldn't help but ask, "If we sign with your company, what are your plans for our future? After all, in two years, we'll really be considered old people in the music industry."
Chen Jincheng smiled and said, "I think your career is just beginning. Join our Second Stars, and I'll immediately have someone help you prepare a concert, 10 in a row, guaranteed to be in a public stadium in a first-tier city, with a capacity of no less than 5 people."
He knew that the two of them had always wanted to hold a concert, but for 10 years they had not had a single commercial performance or concert. The company did not help organize it, and they had to pay for it themselves. As they got older, they were afraid of losing money, so they did not have the courage to do so.
Therefore, this method will be his greatest weapon.
Zeng Yidu couldn't help but remind him, "Mr. Chen, you may not know this, but in the more than ten years since we debuted, we have never accepted any commercial performances or held even one concert. With your big spending, you're likely to lose a lot of money."
Chen Jincheng smiled and said, "Teacher Zeng Yi, this is something I should worry about. You just need to focus on the performance. And I'm sure I'll keep my promise. This clause can be written into the contract."
Seriously, how could Phoenix Legend lose money holding a concert?
This should be the biggest joke in 2024. There are clearly many investors who want to host Phoenix Legend's concerts but no one has the opportunity because there are too many people in line and the two of them don't have the energy to keep doing it.
After all, after Phoenix Legend became popular again, their concert budget was 3000 million yuan all-inclusive, and if the venue cost 10 yuan or more, it would be 5000 million yuan all-inclusive.
The key point is that those who organize concerts can get a 30% profit by paying for everything.
This shows just how terrifying these two guys, who think they're nobody and have no fans, really are.
What top stars, what Kun Kun, what the four returning members, can only look up to these two at their concerts. Even Jay Chou can't compare. This has nothing to do with the status of the king or the songs.
Anyway, these two people, who are known for their extremely corny songs, are just that amazing.
Ironically, the largest number of people in China like these so-called "extremely rustic" songs, while those singers who consider themselves high-end and tasteful don't have many listeners.
So, driven mad by envy and jealousy, all they could do was criticize the other person's song as being tacky and unworthy of being presented in a respectable way.
It was because of this kind of suppression on many variety shows and programs that these two lost their confidence; otherwise, they wouldn't have been afraid to try to put on a concert for more than ten years.
Hearing Chen Jincheng's sincere words, Linghua exchanged a glance with Zeng Yi before finally saying, "Mr. Chen, we can sign with your company. Really, a hard feeling tells me that we will regret it if we don't sign with you."
Zeng Yi nodded in agreement.
(End of this chapter)