Chapter 96: Stars in the East
Jiang Li received an invitation from the large-scale singing program "Star Shine Oriental" held by Haicheng Satellite TV, which was held in 2006 and set the highest rating record for Haicheng Satellite TV, with ratings as high as 9.9%, occupying 21% of the market share, ranking first in the ratings of each program in the same period! This triggered a frenzy of singing variety shows of various David TVs, but because it could not escape the successful model of the former, "Star Shine Oriental" is still at the top of the list, the most concerned, and the same is true for this third session, since a few days ago, he has been hearing all kinds of rumors, but he didn't expect to receive an invitation from the column group.
"Star Shine Oriental" selected new singers within three years of their debut, let them compete on the same stage, and the jury composed of representatives of many singers, artists, media companies, and groups ruled the results, the lineup is huge, and Xiao Xiao, the winner of the Best Newcomer Award at the 2005 Chinese Music Festival, participated in the first "Star Shine East" in 2006 and won the championship, so he got to know the show's largest partner, Mohai Records, so as to sign a contract with Mohai, enter Haicheng, and open a shortcut to the future.
Now, "Star Shine East" seems to be interested in following the example of that year and inviting him, the winner of the 2007 Best Newcomer Award, and perhaps soon, Mohai Records will also take the opportunity to throw an olive branch.
Coincidentally, Xiao Xiao is one of the six special judges of this year's judging committee, and the special judges have more voting power than ordinary judges and can express their opinions after the singer's performance.
To go or not to go?
If other rookie singers receive this invitation, they must be ecstatic, and they don't seek to win awards, as long as they can show their faces in front of the national audience.
For a star, there are generally two ways to maintain popularity, the first is to increase exposure in front of the camera, such as participating in this kind of large-scale variety show with such high ratings, and the second is to constantly bring forth the new, if you are an actor, then participate in as many popular TV series and movies as possible, if you are a singer, then keep launching new songs, and eat a few good songs for a lifetime.
Don't look at Jiang Li's current limelight, if he is silent for a year or two without a new song coming out, and there is no other opportunity to show his face in public, it is likely to be gradually forgotten by people.
However, this is not a problem for Jiang Li, other singers are worried about the dilemma of having no new songs and only eating their old books, unless the music hall disappears, it is impossible for him to encounter it, even at the speed of one music a day, it is enough for him to squander for decades.
Then, the initiative of whether to go or not is actually completely in his own hands, but whether to go or not to go.
Jiang Li threw the invitation aside, but was picked up by Tang Shishi who came later, she quickly swept the content on it, her eyes lit up, and she smiled: "Silly Li, did you refuse like that?"
"See, if I remember it in a few days. Jiang Li said casually, carefully adjusting and wiping the strings of the guitar, and then tried to play it a few times to make sure that the timbre and pitch were fine, and then showed a smile.
Tang Shishi squatted down, smart like a bird on the ground, smiling like a flower, and said: "Although the price of this new folk guitar you bought is nearly 10,000 yuan, and the quality is first-class, but do you care too much, I think it has been debugged no less than ten times since you bought it back yesterday." ”
"Tell me, what you really want to say. Jiang Li said with a smile and looked into Tang Shishi's eyes.
"What's the matter with me?" Tang Shishi's eyes showed a hint of panic, lowered her head, touched the guitar strings with her fingers, and stubbornly argued.
"Shishi, who do you think I am? I've been with you for more than half a year, can't I see your careful thoughts? You want to participate in the 'Star Shine East', right?" Jiang Li grabbed Tang Shishi's white jade finger with his hand and took it off the string.
Tang Shishi stood up, blushed, turned her back, and said secretly in her heart: "You guy, who is emotionally dull, why are you so sensitive to other things?"
On the surface, he said: "Yes, you can see what you think, I think the three of us can form a band...... Didn't it say that bands were allowed to participate?"
"The band, the three of us?" Jiang Li was slightly stunned.
"Are you afraid that me and Yutong will drag you back?" Tang Shishi turned to stare at Jiang Lidao.
"Not really, even if there were, I would be willing. Jiang Li made a rare joke, "If you want, then go, just go to Haicheng." ”
"Really, really?" Tang Shishi asked eagerly.
Jiang Li smiled and nodded, Tang Shishi suddenly pounced, hugged him, and shouted excitedly: "I love you to death, silly Li!
Although Tang Shishi is only two years older than Ripples, her physical development is not comparable to that of the other party, her breasts are full of C cups, soft and elastic, and they are squeezed with hugging, which makes Jiang Li's heart ripple for a while.
She soon realized that something was wrong, pushed Jiang Li away with a red face, and ran away in a hurry, while saying, "I'll go and inform Yutong, you, you prepare." ”
Jiang Li subconsciously touched his chest, which had been covered with softness, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, picking up the invitation that Tang Shishi had thrown away in a hurry.
Before leaving, Jiang Li handed over the outline of the next few episodes of "I'm Crazy for Songs" to Zhang Nara, after all, if this trip really goes to the finals, it may take a while.
He also got in touch with Mr. Smith and auditioned the English version of "Ice Rain" sung by the American king singer George Ann, and was very satisfied, and negotiated a contract, at which time 40% of the income of the English version of "Ice Rain" on the music network will belong to him.
The school said that in the end, the school agreed to give the three of them a long vacation, and they could come back at any time.
Jiang Li held meetings at Flying Bird Records and Little Bird Company respectively, and told him one or two, Yue Yanming and Chen Shimei said that they would reassure him and reported the company's recent developments.
Chen Shimei is planning a partnership with a local TV station to expand its reach and enrich its video library, while Yue Yanming is preparing to release a compilation of his singers' covers of Jiang Li's songs, just in time for Jiang Li's records, which are still popular today.
The singers of Asuka are currently recharging under the guidance of Sun Shangde, and they are progressing well, and when the charging is completed, Yue Yanming will arrange some public performances for them to increase their popularity.
In addition, up to now, Jiang Li's records have sold a total of nearly 20 million copies at home and abroad, and it is expected to sell several million copies, the situation is very good, and there is no need to worry about the loan of 150 million, 5 million copies is enough to pay off with interest.
"Sunshine is Always After the Wind and Rain" also officially landed on the music network in a few days in February, and signed a contract with the Suzhou Provincial Music Network, which made Su Qiren very moved, because from internal sources, it was learned that Huaxia Music Network actually intended to sign this song, and the statistics of a third-party independent investigation agency showed that the popularity of this song in Jiang Li's new record ranked third, second only to "I Am a Little Bird", higher than "Fairy Tale", and the benefits were considerable.
But Jiang Li politely rejected the proposal of Huaxia Music Network, which is tantamount to giving away a percentage of the benefits to Su Qiren as a performance, and in the current situation, this benefit is worth at least millions.
In order to express his gratitude, Su Qiren personally went to the train station to greet Jiang Li, Shu Yutong and Tang Shishi when they arrived in Jinling. ”
"Hehe, it's okay. Su Qiren smiled and patted Jiang Li's shoulder, and asked kindly, "When will the train go to Haicheng?"
"There are still three hours, just to deal with a little bit of business in Jinling. Jiang Li replied with a smile.
"Well, that's good, let's talk while walking, this place is not suitable for a long time. Su Qiren saw that there were people gathered around him, probably recognizing Jiang Li, so he pulled up the passage on the other side and walked away, Shu Yutong and Tang Shishi held hands and followed quickly.
"Actually, I didn't expect you to participate in "Star Shine East", because I don't think you may be the kind of person who likes to join in the fun, but it's good to go, Haicheng is a mixed place, you can have a lot of knowledge, and there are many opportunities, and there is gold everywhere. ”
Su Qiren suddenly stopped, looked at Jiang Li deeply, and said meaningfully: "But I can say a word, as long as I, Su Qiren, are in charge of the Su Provincial Music Network for one day, Su Province will always be your backing!
"I know, after all, this is my hometown. Jiang Li was very straightforward.
"Haha, you kid, it's so likable," Su Qiren only felt that a big stone was unloaded from his chest, and then he took out a letter and handed it to Jiang Lidao, "This is my letter of recommendation, you go and meet that person, there is absolutely no harm to your foothold in the music industry, the key class of our Beijing University of Music back then, he has achieved the most brilliant achievements, and he is famous in Shijie." ”
Jiang Li's eyes froze, and he fixed on the two words in the column of the recipient of the envelope, Bole, which couldn't help but be reminiscent of the story of Bole Soma, with a detailed address written under his name.
"I know, I'm going to visit, I don't know if there's anything I need to pay attention to?" Jiang Li asked tentatively, after all, it seems that such characters may have some strange tempers, so it is better to ask, so as not to be embarrassed at that time.
Su Qiren shook his head and said with a smile: "Just treat him with the same way you treat me, oh yes, he may have heard of you, although he has retired now, there is still a disciple outside, you should know." ”
"Who is it?" Jiang Li was puzzled.
"Wei Shen, is the Wei Shen who has repeatedly commented on your songs at great lengths on "New Song Quick Review". Su Qiren said with a smile.
Jiang Li was stunned, it turned out to be Wei Shen's master! He still remembered that the other party once used the words "Maybe that is already his limit" to ridicule him, which made him very angry.
It seems that this trip to Haicheng will not be lonely, one Xiao Xiao and one Wei Shen are all worth meeting.