When did the relationship that was once so close become so unfamiliar?
Wan Feng felt bitter and unspeakable, and even harbored a hint of resentment toward the California headquarters. But since the incident had already happened, he could only let it go, and all he could do was try his best to mend the cracks.
But now, Zheng Qian didn't give him a chance to talk.
This made Wan Feng very distressed.
Ren Xin was no idler either. She dismissed Wan Feng and was about to hang up the phone and continue other work when she heard Wan Feng say: "Miss Ren, please listen to what I have to say and then decide whether we can arrange a meeting..."
Saying that, without waiting for Ren Xin to answer, Wan Feng sped up his words: "That's it, our Universal Music Group's U.S. headquarters sent a COO to meet with Zheng Qian to discuss Zheng Qian's first official English album.
Album, this English album will be released on all channels around the world, not only limited to the United States and Canada, but also all channels in Western countries and Asian countries. This album will be available only in international superstars.
Miss Ren, if you think about it carefully, this matter will definitely benefit Zheng Qian without any harm..."
After Ren Xin slowly listened to all Wan Feng's words, she suddenly smiled and said: "Mr. Wan, this is a coincidence. Sony Music Group just got in touch with us yesterday, and they also want to represent Zheng Qian for us.
The first English album, also released through global channels..."
Wan Feng's heart almost jumped to his throat, and he said hurriedly: "Think twice, think twice, think twice. This decision cannot be made carelessly. It requires comparison from many sides. It doesn't matter whether you choose Universal or Sony. What matters is what kind of choice you make."
conditions of."
"Mr. Wan is right." Ren Xin said, "I don't know what kind of conditions Universal can give us Zheng Qian."
"I can't make the decision in this matter."
Wan Feng calmed down and explained: "The global channel release, and it is also an English album, must go through the procedures of the US headquarters, and this time a chief operating officer sent by the US headquarters has a large part of the decision-making power
, so I said that Zheng Qian can discuss with the chief operating officer and make the final decision."
Ren Xin smiled and said: "I understand, Mr. Wan, don't worry, I will convey this matter to Zheng Qian, and we will take the initiative to contact Mr. Wan at that time."
What Wan Feng wanted to say was dismissed by Ren Xin in a few words, leaving him no chance to speak again.
After hanging up the phone, Wan Feng felt that all his strength had nowhere to go. He stood up and walked back and forth several times, and finally sighed.
There is no other choice but to wait for Evan to arrive in Hong Kong before continuing to discuss relevant matters.
The next day, Evan, the chief operating officer of Universal Music Group, landed in Hong Kong. After taking a rest, he met with Wan Feng and other people from the Hong Kong headquarters at 3 p.m. The two sides conducted some information exchanges and discussions.
Hearing that Zheng Qian didn't even give him a chance to meet, Evan almost turned around and left. It can be said that he came with great sincerity this time. Looking at the whole of Europe and the United States, few international superstars have the qualifications to be treated like this by him.
You know, in the European and American music circles, ordinary singers can't even enter Evan's office, let alone receive him in person.
What's more, he's an Asian singer!
This time, he was able to fly to Hong Kong for more than ten hours to meet with the other party, which was quite impressive.
But the other party is ungrateful and does not even want to meet?
This is too crazy!
Evan really wanted to give up and leave, but every time at this time, he thought of the expectations that the president and many senior executives had for his trip before leaving.
You know, without any charting or publicity, "You Are Not Alone" has won the number one spot on the Billboard singles chart multiple times in a row, which is already incredible.
And the popularity of this single album has also been boosted by everyone spreading it these days, and it has quickly become popular.
In Europe and America, there are very few people who have never heard this song!
I wouldn’t say it’s a phenomenal song, but it’s infinitely close.
After conducting an investigation into Zheng Qian, Universal Music was even more surprised.
"Opera 2" and "Dance of the Goddess", which were popular in Europe and the United States, were actually Zheng Qian's first works, and he composed both the lyrics and the music alone!
The information is true and correct!
This suddenly shocked the entire group's senior management.
Not only can she sing "You Are Not Alone", a song that is so delicate that it makes people cry, but she can also sing high notes like "Opera 2"!
This is simply a god-level voice.
Digging deeper, Zheng Qian's achievements in Asia also come into everyone's sight.
As a result, the entire Universal Entertainment Group's senior management was speechless.
"How could such a genius be let go in the first place?"
"I'm really speechless. When the demo of "You Are Not Alone" was sent over, it was Kevin who was reviewing it. As a result, Kevin didn't know whether he took the wrong medicine or something, but he actually played the song directly.
past."
"I asked Kevin about it, and he said that because he saw it was a Chinese singer, he rejected it without even thinking about it."
“When will this hateful racism end?”
"Sony Music is now very close to this Chinese singer. They have just jointly released a Japanese album. If it weren't for the efforts of the Hong Kong headquarters to prevent it, the first English album might have been handed over to Sony Music for production and distribution."
"This Asian singer is amazing. Really. He has just become the United Nations Peace Ambassador. None of the albums he has produced have sold less than one million copies. Even the sales of his English singles, which he tested, recently reached two million copies.
Got it!"
The pity, regret and anger of letting Zheng Qian go caused great shock and influence among Universal Music executives.
Evan felt helpless every time he thought about this.
It is precisely because a traitor was found among us that we made ourselves travel thousands of miles to the other side of the earth to try to recover these losses.
But Evan felt very angry at the moment.
The treatment he is currently receiving is completely different from what he imagined before coming here.
After landing, the Hong Kong colleague who came to pick me up was just a small music director, and he only drove a Nissan business car.
The ones settled here are just ordinary five-star hotels.
He did not enjoy the treatment of an "imperial envoy", nor did he enjoy warm service. When the music director came to pick him up and settled in the hotel, he kept a straight face the whole time, and there was no extra explanation at all except basic greeting etiquette.
Evan forced himself to endure it, but when he learned that Zheng Qian had no intention of meeting him, and that Zheng Qian was already in contact with Sony Music Group, preparing to release his first English album and have it available on global channels, Evan finally came to his senses.
.
While angry, he also started to quickly ask people to get the contact information for making money, and then frantically called the other party to get in touch.
Although it is always blind, the hard work finally pays off.
After making dozens of calls, the phone finally answered: "Are you sick?"
Evan asked with a question mark on his face: "Hello?"
"Hello, your sister?"
Zheng Qian switched to English and asked: "You don't speak Chinese?"
Evan: "...No."
"Who are you?"
"Hello, I am Evan, chief operating officer of Universal Music Group headquarters..."
"Talking about things."
"Uh, uh, I came here from the California headquarters specifically for you this time. I want to talk to Mr. Zheng about your first English album."
"Am I free? Sony's Saki Yuri just said this yesterday, and you guys from Universal are also here today? Can you let me take a break?"
"Uh...Mr. Zheng, maybe we can meet first."
"I'm really sorry, Mr. Evan. I'm very busy now. Let's talk when I have time. I'll hang up. Bye."
Listening to the busy signal on the phone, Evan froze on the spot and did not recover for a long time.
On the other side, Zheng Qian was rehearsing a symphony piece in the school rehearsal hall with the students of the Military Art Symphony Orchestra. He frowned and hung up Evan's phone call before walking back to the rehearsal hall again with the music score.
At this time, all the students in the Military Art Symphony Orchestra looked at Zheng Qian with sharp eyes.
Zheng Qian walked to the podium, put the music score in his hand on the table, then waved his hand, asking conductor Song Huiming to come over and put down all the music scores: "This is a classical symphony I prepared for you, you can practice it
.”
"classical music?"
Everyone felt a little different, because Zheng Qian rarely taught classical music in the past. "Victory" and "Tennessee" have more elements of modern pop music.
"Yes, classical music."
Zheng Qian said with a smile: "To compete with those Polish musicians, it is the famous Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. Only when we play classical music can they be convinced!"
There is a chain of contempt between classical music and pop music, and everyone knows this.
So Zheng Qian came up with a classical symphony this time, and everyone was very curious.
Song Huiming was the first to come into contact with the music score. When he looked around, he found that the entire music score was densely packed with notes, and at the top of the music, there was a line of large characters "Symphony No. 5 in C minor".
He perked up.
I felt a little different instantly.
"Is this a series of symphonies written by my senior brother?"
Everyone had the same surprise and confusion when they got the music score.
Zheng Qian looked at their expressions and said with a smile: "What are you thinking about? Let's take a look at the music score first. I will play it directly on the piano later. You have been rehearsing this piece in the past two days. Teacher Lou Ze and I have already
I have already explained that he will come to check your practice results when the time comes. If you want to go abroad and win glory for the country, this is just the first step. After this piece is completed, there will be other symphonies for you to practice."
Hearing Zheng Qian's words, everyone cheered up and shouted loudly: "Thank you, senior brother."
Zheng Qian waved his hand, and when everyone stared at the music score, he came to the corner of the rehearsal hall.
There was a piano placed there, and in front of the piano stood pianist Xu Mingming.
Seeing Zheng Qian coming over, Xu Mingming quickly gave up his position and said with an apologetic smile: "Brother Qian, I can help."
"No need." Zheng Qian shook his head.
Then, while everyone was watching the music score, Zheng Qian played "Castle in the Sky" once, adjusted the tone, and then turned his head to see if the students were ready.
Then he found that everyone was looking at Zheng Qian blankly.
Zheng Qian just casually talked about "Castle in the Sky" for a short period, which made everyone look stupid.
Pianist Xu Mingming’s face was filled with admiration.
"Brother, this song is so beautiful!"
"Yeah, I feel like crying!"
"The sound of the piano is very pure, as if the soul has evolved."
"I'm really touched. Senior brother is invincible!"
"It's a classic just by playing it casually. No wonder my senior brother was able to defeat the Big Three in Warsaw."
The complimentary words of the students were thrown over me as if they were free of charge.
Zheng Qian laughed and scolded: "What are you talking about? This is a song from my Japanese album called "Castle in the Sky". Please understand my senior brother's resume and recent developments before you brag about it. You don't pay attention to me at all."
, and you said you’re my fan?”
Everyone burst out laughing when they heard this.
Because it is a Japanese album, and the main promotion point is not in China, and the distribution channel is only through Japanese lenses, the influence of the album "With You to the End of the World" is limited to Japan. In fact, the sales volume overseas are very few, and most of them are
It is a group purchase organized by fan groups from various countries in Japan.
Therefore, only true fans can get access to the album "Be with You to the End of the World".
It is difficult for ordinary casual fans to hear the songs in this album.
Even if you want to pirate it, it will most likely take a while before it becomes popular in China.
Therefore, it is normal that the members of the Military Art Symphony Orchestra have not heard this song "Castle in the Sky".
People who hear this piece of pure music for the first time will almost always be attracted by the melody of this piece, and even be amazed.
For example, Xu Mingming was looking at Zheng Qian with bright eyes. He felt that as long as he learned this song, his chances of picking up girls would increase exponentially in the future.
However, Zheng Qian did not discuss the piece "City in the Sky" for too long. After explaining it, he directly said: "Next, everyone cheer up and listen carefully to the "Symphony No. 5 in C minor"
", don't worry about the name of this symphony. If you find it difficult to remember, just call it "Symphony of Destiny"
——We are facing an extremely powerful opponent on this trip. The outside world is definitely not optimistic about us. The ridicule will be overwhelming. Therefore, we must work hard to grab the throat of fate and believe that our destiny
It’s up to me and not to God.”
Zheng Qian's speech made all the students feel excited.
Many people even had tears in their eyes.
Symphony of Destiny!
Yes, we must try to hold the throat of fate!
Gotta believe it!
I control my own life!
Although the last seven words were a bit off the mark, at this moment, in the hearts of all the students, they seemed to flash like a thunderbolt from the sky.
And in front of me——
Chapter completed!