Two days later, Yang Junrong's office. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info finally came to the day of the showdown between Gu Cheng and Alpha Records.

Zhou Jielun's debut album "JAY" is about to be officially released by Sony Records, and time waits for no one.

At the conference table, Lin Zhiling didn't know how many times he had pursed his lips and drank many sips of tea, but he still felt a little unable to keep up with the rhythm of Gu Cheng and Yang Junrong.

She really didn't get into the role of an "agent" right away?

I only listened to Yang Junrong talking eloquently there, refuting the dozen or so terms of cooperation pointed out by Gu Cheng and edited by Lin Zhiling:

"That's the condition of our company - 500,000 copies a year, this kind of promise, space is overflowing. Unless it is changed to complete the purchase of 40,000 pieces per month, 60,000 pieces in the first month. Or a one-time deposit equivalent to the purchase price of 100,000 records at the beginning of the year, otherwise we will not consider this contract. ”

"500,000 pieces is the purchase price of 50 million Taiwan dollars, your company with a registered capital of only 2 million, if you default and go bankrupt, it is not enough to pay liquidated damages, why should we believe you?"

Yang Junrong said that Gu Cheng's company was regarded as a leather bag company with empty gloves and white wolves. It's like if a single business doesn't make money, it will directly declare bankruptcy and run away.

"It's really unseemly to work in a company like this. Lin Zhiling's heart shook slightly, she was born in a wealthy businessman's family, and she has seen people with credit since she was a child, and she has never lived with someone who opens a leather bag company. In the end, his conscience was suppressed: "Mr. Gu said that he would give me two months' salary for me to try, but I can't run in advance." ”

On the other hand, Gu Cheng also knows that when it comes to the ability of economic artists, he is definitely not Yang Junrong's opponent. There is no point in bargaining with the other side, his only advantage is foresight.

"Mr. Yang, the conditions you just mentioned are acceptable to us at Eslite Audio. I choose the first way, isn't it a monthly commitment to guaranteed sales, and a month of unfinished liquidated damages, these are technical problems in detail.

But I hope that Mr. Yang can accurately verify the strength of our company, and do not look at this cooperation with the eyes of a leather bag company - I have one of the largest online sales platforms for audio and video products in China, please open your eyes and see the e-commerce world on the Internet. ”

In terms of showing his strength, Gu Cheng also spared no effort. He took out the authorization contract signed with Li Mingqing's dangdang network before coming to Wanwan, as well as the contract for the audio-visual e-commerce shell he acquired in China, which taught Yang Junrong a lesson.

The distribution channels of this world are evolving all the time, and whether Yang Junrong believes that anyone will buy records online, the future is there.

"Mainlanders still buy records online? ”

Yang Junrong thought disdainfully, and couldn't help but finally confirm: "Mr. Gu confirms that he can accept the conditions just now? Then your company will have to pay at least 1.2 million yuan in the purchase price from January next year." We give a maximum of 30 days for the account, and if we can't do it when it expires, we have the right to terminate the cooperation directly!"

In 2000, the price of the record was relatively cheap, and the new album in Wanwan that year was generally only 180 Taiwan dollars, and it was introduced to the mainland at a slight discount and sold for 38 sheets.

In the case of outsourcing of the target market, the record company generally picks up the goods from the distributor at a price equivalent to 6% off the retail price. That is to say, Gu Cheng can buy a disc from Alpha for 20 yuan a set, and then 38 pieces of online retail, or sell the goods to the following channel providers at a reduced price.

At the same time, Gu Cheng is responsible for all the publicity and advertising expenses of Zhou Jielun's music in the mainland.

Over the years, old discs are often discounted, selling for 100 Taiwan dollars in Wanwan and 18 yuan in the mainland. The ex-factory price of the record factory will also drop to about 10 yuan, and the deduction rate will remain unchanged.

Lin Zhiling, who has been taking notes and calculating money on the side, does not understand the business risks very well. She only knew that listening to Yang Junrong's tone, it seemed like a difficult task to complete.

She couldn't help but glance worriedly at her young boss.

Gu Cheng didn't have any uneasiness: "That's what I mean, if Mr. Yang thinks it's okay, let's sign a contract - by the way, there's another thing to ask." If after signing, will my company be able to accept Zhou Jielun's advertising endorsements and commercial activities in the mainland in the future?"

Yang Junrong confirmed at a glance: "Yes, just like the record, you account for 4% of the amount received." The rest are Alpha and Zhou Jielun's own. As for the cost of the business, you are responsible for the upfront negotiation - these will be reflected in the terms. ”

Since the bigwigs felt that there was no problem, then the lawyers of both sides went into battle, checked the draft, changed a few places, and after reconfirmation, Gu Cheng and Yang Junrong exchanged signatures.

"It was a pleasure to work with. Gu Cheng shook hands with Yang Junrong, and then made a reasonable request, "Since they have signed the contract, I wonder if I can meet Brother Lun?"

Yang Junrong hesitated slightly, this request was quite reasonable, and he didn't get in the way.

He just admitted that Zhou Jielun is currently filming a promotional video for his debut, preparing to give a speech, and he is not in the company. If you want to meet, you can only go to the recording studio dedicated to Alpha by yourself.

Gu Cheng didn't understand too much, but this didn't prevent him from accepting this condition.

After leaving Alpha, Lin Zhiling came to his side and whispered to him to popularize science: "When many artists first debuted, they would be prepared to get a few 'testimonials in case they become popular', which is similar to the award speech of the talent competition." Because after the popular temporary shooting, it will definitely delay things. However, most people can't use it even if they shoot it, because they don't have a chance to become popular at all. ”

Gu Cheng smacked it, and said in his heart that this is not the last "thank you to your parents and CCXV" of The Voice of China, or the "thank you file, thank the country......" (the order cannot be wrong) after the athlete won the gold medal.

"How do you know? Gu Cheng asked Lin Zhiling curiously.

Lin Zhiling was slightly embarrassed: "Hmm...... After filming the MV for Haringo (Yu Chengqing), I followed up with a 20-second short film. Harlingo's agent told me that it would be used as a testimonial tidbit in case the MV became popular. ”

It definitely didn't work.

"Alas, it's really a life arranged by the director and screenwriter, and I can't speak in my own tone if I want to. ”

Gu Cheng sighed with emotion about the excessive carvings of artists in this era, then looked at the address given by Yang Junrong just now, and stuffed the note to Lin Zhiling: "Then let's go and meet that Zhou Jielun, and you will show the driver the way in a while." ”

Lin Zhiling didn't move a step, and hesitated understandingly: "Wouldn't this be bad? You may not know the insiders very well." Before people were popular, it was embarrassing to go to watch people shoot this kind of 'acceptance speech' short film. In case someone doesn't become popular, wouldn't you see what he looked like when he was down, and then he wouldn't even be able to be a friend. ”

"Don't worry, I've read the songs he wrote, and he's definitely going to be popular. ”

Gu Cheng was so sure that he was domineering, Lin Zhiling naturally couldn't dissuade him. She flagged down a taxi and showed the driver the way.

In the car, Lin Zhiling felt very confused, she didn't understand where Gu Cheng's confidence came from. But this kind of self-confidence is very tense and infectious. Let her involuntarily ask: "Mr. Gu, have you always been like this? I mean, you have always felt that what you see will not be wrong?"

Gu Cheng replied casually: "No, but I am willing to pay for the things I dare to identify." ”

Lin Zhiling sighed and asked faintly, "Then what do you think...... Am I going to be an agent for the rest of my life, or will I be able to develop somehow?"

"It depends on what you want to do. Sometimes it's not a good thing to have too much talent, and it's a shame. ”

Gu Cheng didn't want to interfere too much in Lin Zhiling's development, perhaps in his eyes, modeling was really not a job that could give full play to his talent. But if he doesn't be a model, Gu Cheng doesn't know what Lin Zhiling is best suited for.

The car soon arrived at the recording set of Alfa. Lin Zhiling consciously did a good job of helping the boss to play the role of the front station, explained the intention, and asked the staff to lead them in. On the set, a handsome "bad young man" who is a little abrupt is recording a very basic testimonial short video with a mustache.

"Zhou Jielun, someone is looking for you!" The staff member saw that the machine was just down for a break, so he roared loudly, and did not forget to add, "Remember to treat you tonight!" Mr. Yang signed a publisher for you again, and the mainland's - your kid's record will be sold in the mainland from New Year's Day next year. ”

The singer's record is not released worldwide, it depends on the target market. Zhou Jielun's first record has so far only signed with Sony Music, a distributor, responsible for Wanwan and the Hong Kong and Macau markets. Even the Fusang market, where Sony's record channel is the strongest, is not ready to sell - after all, Sony people don't believe that a rookie Chinese singer who has just debuted will have Fuso people pay to listen.

Now that he is about to make his debut, at first glance, when he heard that Mr. Yang signed him a mainland publisher again, Zhou Jielun was naturally very happy. He hurriedly packed up his clothes and came up to say hello to Gu Cheng.

It's a pity that before he could speak, Lin Zhiling, who was beside Gu Cheng, exclaimed: "Ah! Aren't you the ...... the day before yesterday?"

The mustache Fang Wenshan immediately rushed up, and regardless of the roughness of his hands, he directly covered Lin Zhiling's mouth.

"Ah......h

"Old Fang, what are you doing, you are doing this to my good ......"

Gu Cheng and Zhou Jielun pulled one by one, tearing Lin Zhiling and Fang Wenshan apart.

Lin Zhiling's voice belonged to speaking quietly and quietly, and after being frightened, he directly lost his face and gasped.

"Uh-huh...... Sister Zhiling, Lao Fang will not be an electrician in the future, even if this matter is a secret the day before yesterday, rot in your stomach and mine, don't let the fifth person know. ”

Gu Cheng said, and pointed at Lin Zhiling again, and the other party explained on Tuesday: "Lin Zhiling, the agent I recruited." ”

With Fang Wenshan present, Gu Cheng didn't need to introduce himself, and his own Fang Wenshan added fuel and vinegar to Zhou Jielun for vaccination: "Ajie, this is Mr. Gu who I told you the day before yesterday that I wanted to buy your agency contract." He listened to your sample and flew over from the mainland. ”

"And what are you doing as an electrician?"

"Hey, hey, it doesn't matter! Be quiet! I haven't done it in a long time, okay. ”