69 Buisness Oppertunities
In the Chairman's spacious office, only a handful of top executives from East Records remained, their faces etched with a mix of concern and skepticism.
"Old Jin, I have great respect for you as our Chairman, but I couldn't hold back any longer. We are East Records, a renowned powerhouse in the industry. Are these contracts truly worth it?" The executive, who had been wearing a displeased expression throughout the intense discussion, slammed their fist onto the table in frustration. "These contracts are nothing short of humiliating for our company! This artist is incredibly arrogant, and I must say, I'm deeply disappointed in you."
"I must agree with Executive Lao's sentiment. Don't misunderstand me, TMY undoubtedly possesses exceptional talent, but let's not forget who we are. We are East Records, a label that has always been sought after by talented producers. When did we have to lower ourselves to the point of begging others? A major label should uphold its dignity. You're risking our company on a mere hunch."
"Indeed, this contract seems excessive." Some of the higher-ranking decision-makers found these remarks resonating with their concerns and nodded in agreement.
Within the office, executives exchanged meaningful glances, each harboring their own thoughts. Particularly, Lao Liyang, the head of the testing department, took the lead and lowered his head, his eyes flickering with hesitation.
"All right, all right." Chairman Jin felt a headache coming on as Executive Lao lowered his head, momentarily blinding him when the lights reflected off Lao's bald head directly into his eyes...
With a wry smile, Chairman Jin reluctantly conceded, "Let's conclude this discussion for now. The decision has already been made, and there's no turning back. Moreover, I fail to see any major issues. A major label? Take a moment to reflect on our situation. How long have we remained a medium-sized label? Years of hard work seem to have gone in vain. We haven't been able to truly establish ourselves as a major label and leave a mark beyond China's borders. Just look at TMY's meteoric rise. Isn't it astounding? Perhaps she represents our last chance, who knows? Why not take a calculated risk?"
Executive Lao furrowed his brow, voicing his concerns, "You're being too idealistic. Regardless of TMY's remarkable talents, she is just one individual, and more importantly, this doesn't address the issue I'm most concerned about. I'm not suggesting we shouldn't be lenient towards talent, but this extent of leniency is excessive. Who is managing whom in this situation? I've never witnessed such an imbalanced power dynamic between an artist and a label! And buying an entire company just for one person? Such a decision shouldn't be made in a single meeting, even if you are the chairman!"
However, Chairman Jin remained steadfast, his smile unwavering as he responded, "But, as you mentioned, I am the head of this label, and the contracts have already been signed. Let's consider this matter settled once and for all. You'll understand when the tides begin to turn. Besides, we needed a streaming service of our own."
"You're overestimating TMY...."
Knock, knock, knock...
Just as Executive Lao was about to voice further objections, the sound of a knock interrupted his unfinished words.
"Come in."
"Reporting to the Chairman, ministers, and directors, Artists TMY and Jing Qiuhua have successfully checked into the designated hotel. The planning department has prepared the promotion plan and can make the official announcement at any time."
"Excellent, proceed with the arrangements for the public announcement now!"
After everyone left, and Chairman Jin found himself alone in his office once again, he let out a sigh.
"I suppose it's time to make that phone call now..."
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At the same time, under the actions of East Records, news of the official signing of TMY and Jing Qiuhua began to spread.
As the top electronic music label in China, East Records undoubtedly possesses immense resources. When they finally took action, the displayed energy was bound to shock people.
For example, on Weibo at this moment, a trending topic titled "Canxing Nova winning artist - TMY officially signed with East Records" started rapidly attracting the attention of netizens and climbing up the trending list.
Soon, the previous top trending topic was replaced, and the news of TMY signing with East Records took the top spot.
This can definitely be considered a major move in the electronic music industry, and once announced, caused a sensation.
"Breaking news! Ahhh!"
"I just talked about how TMY's rise was so fast and fiery, but no label seemed to be signing her yet, and now East Records released the news."
"TMY signed with East Records??"
"I personally think the most suitable label for TMY would be an international online label like S Factory or Universal, but East Records is a Chinese label, so it's a good thing."
"Jing Qiuhua also joined East Records??"
"Did no one notice my goddess, Jing Qiuhua, being silently stolen?"
"Hey, you fat otaku above, don't try anything. She's my goddess. Back off."
"TMY and Goddess Jing are both so excellent. Which one should I choose as my wife? So confused."
"^^ You're overthinking. Harem is the only way."
Eric: "Congrats on the label!!"
"Whoa! A wild Canxing Nova champion appeared!"
"ERIC!!! I LOVED THE TOUR, COME TO CHONGQING!!!"
"I'm adding Eric to my harem ;)"
Eric: "..."
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In the imperial capital of China, on the fourth floor of Yuwei Hotel, inside a luxurious double room, Tang Miaoyi reclined on the plush bed, luxuriating in comfort as she scrolled through her phone, perusing the latest news. "East Records wastes no time; they've already made the announcement," she remarked casually.
"I miss Da Mian. I hope he's not being mistreated in the pet hotel." Qiuying's attention, however, was not focused on such matters. Instead, she was missing the little one back home in Shanghai.
"Oh, don't worry. That place has good reviews. I'm sure he wont go hungry," Miaoyi replied nonchalantly. "By the way, there are quite a few mentions of you online."
Qiuying remained outwardly indifferent, staring at the ceiling. "..."
"Has East Records arranged our flight tickets?" Miaoyi asked, turning on her phone.
"Yes, they're all taken care of, and I got the tickets from them thirty minutes ago. We are scheduled to depart for Shanghai at 9 p.m. on Sunday, so we have two free days," Qiuying took out her phone and checked the message, finding the information sent by the airline. She said, "So, what should we do?"
"Whatever we want to do!" Miaoyi smiled, shrugging her shoulders "The company is paying for out trip, so it's like an all expenses paid vacation. We can eat, drink and explore wherever we want, and we don't have to pay for it! Besides... it's our first trip together, so we should take some time to have fun."
The thought of their upcoming adventures filled the room with an air of anticipation.
Distractidly continuing the conversation, Miaoyi opened her private messages and replied to some fan DMs, and then closed Weibo. She thought for a moment and decided to play some games.
Once they left to explore, she didn't plan on coming back until it was time for sleep, so she was taking some time to relax beforehand. After all, they had just spent the whole morning on the plane and immediately arrived at East Records headquarters. They were busy with contract matters, and now that they finally had some time to rest.
Besides, Miaoyi knew her own limits when it came to stamina.
Spoiler, it wasn't high.
However, just as Miaoyi was about to open the game...
Ring~
Ring~ Ring~
Ring~ Ring~ Ring~
The melodic ringtone of her phone shattered the tranquility of the room. A new incoming call notification flashed on the screen, displaying an unfamiliar number.
"Hello. May I ask who's calling?"
"Hello, Are you TMY. I'm Xia Zilan, a representative from the production team of the movie 'Counting the Seconds.' I would like to discuss some potential collaboration opportunities with you. Do you have a moment to spare?" the voice on the other end introduced itself as Xia Zilan, her voice brimming with enthusiasm.
"A movie?" Surprisingly, Miaoyi's interest was piqued by Xia Zilan's words. "Yes, I am TMY. What kind of collaboration are we talking about?"
