On the way, Song Ya's phone to call Michelle has been busy, and it is estimated that she is also full of bags now, so she can only leave a message in the answering machine, and wait for her to come back when the time comes.

He called Mira again and asked her not to go downstairs for the time being, and to communicate with her agent before deciding on her next move.

"Hey, Mr. Donovan, what do you think?"

Co-agent Donovan's phone dialed in.

"You don't say anything to the reporters, Hayden has already rushed over. According to the latest information I have received, it should be the local KTLA TV station in Los Angeles that will release the first edited version, deliberately creating ethnic and police-public conflicts to gain benefits. Then you have no choice now, one is to stand firm and continue to maintain the image of an equal rights pioneer, because the four major news stations that bought the first version of KTLA video are also embarrassed now, except for CUU, the other three will not necessarily turn. And the black crowd has now been mobilized, which is a general eruption of contradictions, and it is unrealistic to get them to turn back and accept the innocence of the police, you just need to shift the focus to the beatings and insist that the police officers can still have a moral advantage by over-enforcing the law. ”

Donovan said: "The second option is to start crisis PR and then keep a low profile and get out of this carnival of public opinion and media, which is a safer option and I personally recommend it." Anyway, don't say anything in favor of white police officers, that's suicide. ”

"Okay, thanks Donovan, I'll think about it first, keep in touch."

Arriving at Columbia Records' headquarters, Songya met Walt, David Cole and Roberto Clevell, as well as some of the PR and legal staff.

"What are you going to do? APLUS。 Now that the vinyl and CD lines in the factory are stopped, and money is being lost every second, you have to make a decision quickly. In accordance with the terms of our previous contract, you will be responsible for any losses caused by you or A+ Records. "The Columbia record lawyer who was in charge of signing last time was ruthless and talked directly about money in the first sentence.

"I know, I know."

The American society is like this, Walter and others can't do anything, their identity does not allow it, and there is no need to speak for Song Ya's personal financial loss, it is interesting enough for Walt to stop the production line as soon as possible, after all, the two sides are only in a cooperative relationship, and Song Ya is not a contracted singer of Columbia Records.

"Feel It Still is released as a single at this time......"

Robert Claywell, a business associate of Song Ya, was more straightforward in his advice, "Yesterday was very appropriate, but now it is completely out of place, especially since your song is still a little inflammatory." Personally, I suggest stopping the production line immediately, destroying the discs that have been made, and incorporating this song into future albums, at that time the turmoil must have passed, as long as you don't release a single, it's okay to be a strong single in an album in a low-key way. ”

"How much will I pay you if I do that?" Song Ya asked.

"The vinyl, CD, and cover that have been produced are ...... If the production line stops for an hour, you will pay ...... There are also liquidated damages for the suspension of the first batch of 100,000 production contracts. "The other party gave a rough number, about 15 to 200,000 dollars, the longer the production line stops, the more you will lose, so you must make a decision as soon as possible.

"I'm going to talk to my agent and lawyer first." Song Ya is still not able to decide which path Donovan suggested for the time being, but he is a little more low-key in his heart, and if he continues to entangle in a high-profile manner, it is a bit too shameless for his Huaguo soul.

"Let's talk about that for now." The publicity staff and lawyers left in a hurry, they will be very busy today, and Columbia Records has a lot of black singers of its own, and Song Ya is far from the only one who has rushed to the front of the stage to show her face in the media carnival these days, of course, it is embarrassing now.

Taking advantage of the break in the meeting, "What about Mr. Motura?" Song Ya and Walt, who stayed in the conference room, asked, "Can he give me some advice?" ”

"Mr. Motura is running publicity with Miss Kelly." Roberto Clevard sighed, "Miss Kelly has her own troubles, and he will call back after the TV station finishes recording the show at about nine or ten o'clock. ”

After the Grammys, the outside world's doubts about Mariah Carey have reached their peak, and there should be other big record companies behind the scenes, and some rumors of truth and falsehood have also been spread, and Motura is now busy helping to put out fires everywhere.

"Do you want to wait for him?" Walter asked.

"Wait, I can afford to lose this money." Song Ya sighed.

The three of them all laughed, more than 100,000 or 200,000 yuan is definitely a small amount of money for singers, and it may not be a big amount for top songwriters and producers like them.

At nine o'clock in the evening, Michelle's phone came back first.

"We've decided to take a stand, can you align with us?" Michelle's side may have only just had a meeting, and as Donovan said, the black crowd is now 'shelved' and it is difficult to turn back from the perspective of ethnic feelings, "We will continue to support Rodney King and condemn the excessive enforcement of the police." ”

"I'm not decided, you know, Michelle, my choice involves a lot of interests." Song Ya could only drag it first.

Michelle also expressed her understanding, after all, celebrities have too many things to take into account, and they can't always stick to the front line like an equal rights lawyer like her.

At half past nine, Motura's phone call came back, "APLUS, I suggest you send a statement to the outside world through your agent or lawyer, and then keep a low profile, as a promising creator, there is no need to go to this gambling table." ”

His words were very brief, but he instantly convinced Song Ya, yes, he has a great future, why bother to gamble at the table? If you choose to continue to support Rodney Kim in a high-profile manner, the statement after the first version of the video can be said to be manipulated by the media, and if there is a third version of the video that is even more unfavorable to Rodneykin, won't it be completely lost because of a bad boy in Los Angeles?

"I've decided, let's take the production line off."

After consulting with Goodman again, he approached Walter and said, "Let your lawyer come." ”

The discs that had been made would be destroyed by Columbia Records, and Song Ya had wanted to set up a warehouse in Chicago to store something first, but Goodman told him that if the discs that had not been released through official channels were leaked privately, he would have to lose money again, and he had to dismiss the idea.

"Due to personal reasons on the part of APLUS, A+ Records has decided to discontinue the release of the single from Feel It Still, and A+ Records will compensate Sony Columbia Records...... A total of 177,000 knives. The two parties signed the contract, and Song Ya handed each other a company check from A+ Records.

Later, in Chicago, Goodman handheld a manuscript paper and used the A+ Records logo as a backdrop to make a brief statement to reporters.

"Mr. APLUS strongly condemns irresponsible media misleading the public...... Belch...... He also expressed firm support for the black community's efforts to protect its legitimate rights and interests. Mr. APLUS's support for racial equality and anti-violence campaigns has been consistent......"

He behaved very restrained under the flash, and it is no wonder that he was reluctant to go to court, "but given the fact that it is difficult for the media to guarantee the authenticity of the news at the moment, he will suspend any opinion on the Rodnikin affair." At present, Mr. APLUS will focus on the production of his debut album, and strive to present a new style and musical elements to the audience and fans......"

He is now being targeted by annoying reporters, in order not to give the tabloid room to associate with Mila get into trouble, Song Ya called her and took someone to hide back in Chicago overnight, even Hayden, who had just arrived in New York.