Chapter 187 High-Profile Signing

The editorial office of Artists Weekly.

Zheng Guochang frowned while holding the newly developed photo.

Sure enough, as he expected, He Runqing was photographed in the photo, but it was only a side view, showing only half of his face. Instead, it was the man, smiling all over his face, occupying the center of the whole photo.

As for the second one, well, that's a woman's hand, street fortune-telling is useful.

He was very worried, he had already been discovered by He Runqing, so he might not be able to follow up later, but the other party must have been on guard, and it would not be easy to get some top-secret photos and news in advance.

As for the picture taken right now, even if it is cropped and the background and other people except He Runqing and that man are removed, and then used again, there is really no gimmick to explode.

Both of them are standing, and it's nothing to hold hands, it's really not easy to be crooked.

Simply put, a piece of trash.

He wanted to throw the photo directly into the shredder, but hesitated, and put it away with a sigh.

Just at this time, someone yelled, "Entertainment edition, come quickly, urgent mission." Many people in the editing room looked up, and those who knew each other asked, "What's wrong? What mission?"

After the man finished speaking, he turned around and ran out while replying: "Zhou Mo is coming back, signing with Sony, press conference in the afternoon."

It was quiet for about a second, and then, with a swipe, the editing room immediately exploded.

"It's been almost a year. Since before the Spring Festival, there has been speculation about a comeback, a comeback, but there has been no movement. This time it seems to be for real?"

During the discussion, several people stood up and were about to run to the director's office. It seemed that they were all planning to grab this task—everyone knew that as soon as the big news of Zhou Mo's comeback came out, it was destined to hit the headlines . The headlines mean that the bonus is very high! What's more, this is still a press conference. In the past, we just waited for the news to come out, and it was completely effortless.

Zheng Guochang hesitated for a moment, subconsciously wanted to pinch his cigarette and stand up, but in the end, he stopped.

Forget it, there are so many people robbing this kind of news on the side of the road, so I better not join in the fun, even if I rob it, I will offend others.

After smoking a cigarette and snuffing out the butt, he looked at the photo in his hand and racked his brains to figure out how to make it work——

Secret lover?

If it is true, it is really explosive news, and it is not much less sensational than Zhou Mo's comeback, because in the past ten years, He Runqing has always shown herself as a beautiful girl, singing sweet songs, mainly relying on male fans to pay for it. Of course, she dared not even talk about a relationship, and it was said that He Runqing herself had always kept herself clean.

It's just... a little nonsense, this photo doesn't look like it at all.

So, did you report the opening of Li Qian's studio?

More nonsense!

After he came back and thought about it carefully, he had gradually figured out who Li Qian was, and of course he knew why so many heavyweights in the circle came to congratulate him when he opened a studio.

But, it's useless.

As for the behind-the-scenes personnel in the music industry, is there anyone who can surpass Mr. Xie Jinshun? But thanks to the old man who has been the leader of the domestic music scene for many years, how many times have you seen his own news on the headlines? Needless to say the headlines on the front page, as far as Zheng Guochang knows, this old man has created countless classic songs in his life, and he has also caught a lot of superstars with one hand, but his own photos should not be seen in decades. appeared in newspapers.

Why?

Readers don't like to read, don't care.

To put it simply, reporting what brand of cosmetics He Runqing used is more attractive than the opening of Li Qian's studio.

So, okay... After hesitating for a moment, he opened the document on the computer and wrote the title on the first line - "The first public appearance after the termination of the contract, He Runqing talked and laughed happily with his friends".

Well, that's it, let's start making up!

At this time, before he could start writing the manuscript, he heard footsteps in the corridor outside. He reckoned that someone should have grabbed this good task that was sure to hit the headlines and rushed to it.

He shook his head, smiled helplessly, and began to make up stories.

But at this time, Hu Lifu walked into the editing room, and with just one glance, he spotted Zheng Guochang who was sitting in front of the computer in the corner. Did you take photos of the opening of Li Qian's studio?"

The two are very familiar with each other, and their work fields complement each other, so the relationship is very good. Zheng Guochang turned to look at him, picked up the photo on the table, "Hey, this, it's useless, I'm trying to make up a story for them!"

Hu Lifu took the photo, and caught a glimpse of the smiling young man in the center of the photo, his eyes lit up immediately, and he said with a smile: "Okay, it's him!"

While talking, he patted Zheng Guochang on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Guochang, give me this photo. I owe you a manuscript, so don't edit it. I will write the manuscript, and I will use this photo." Alright, I'll treat you to a drink later."

Zheng Guochang was worried, so he said immediately: "No problem! Have a good meal, don't fool me with a bottle of Erguotou and a plate of peanuts! At least you have to get a plate of pork head, right?"

Hu Lifu laughed when he heard the words, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Don't worry, as soon as I finish this manuscript, let alone pork head meat, I'll just treat you to roast leg of lamb, will it work?"

Zheng Guochang's eyes lit up when he heard the words, but he was a little surprised immediately. He grabbed the photo, stared at it several times, and wondered: "It's not like you, so generous? Or... is there anything in this photo?" A doorway that I didn't see?"

Hu Lifu smiled when he heard this, grabbed the photo first, and then said: "Of course there are ways to talk about it, but it's not in the photo!" He pointed to his head and said, "It's all here!"

Zheng Guochang was even more dazed when he heard the words, he frowned and thought for a while, his eyes widened suddenly, and he said, "You want to dig deeper into this Li Qian?"

Hu Lifu smiled and said: "What a good buddy!" While speaking, he said with some emotion: "Since last summer, when Liao Liao first became popular, I started to pay attention to him, but the information about him has always been very popular. Little, I want to do an exclusive interview with him, but the editor-in-chief doesn’t approve, so I’m not afraid of your jokes, this is the first photo of him I got!”

Zheng Guochang nodded subconsciously, but said in doubt: "Do you want to write a draft? Or..."

Hu Lifu said without hesitation: "Big manuscript, I want to ask the editor-in-chief for a page!"

Zheng Guochang was stunned when he heard the words, he snatched the photo again in disbelief, stared at the too young face in the photo seriously for several seconds, and then said: "He...has anything to write about?"

Hu Lifu smiled and said: "What is there to write? Five songs made Liao Liao popular, and they were directly popular, and an album made Wu Xingwu Su popular, and then Hua Ge crossed the river and demolished bridges. He used Liao Liao's new song The album has turned the Five Elements and My Sugan on the ground, you think, such an awesome person, such an awesome thing, what else can I write about? Even if I edit it, I can write a full page for him! What's more, You don't know yet, do you? This kid just started his freshman year, what a gimmick is this? I can't believe no one is paying attention!"

Zheng Guochang nodded when he heard the words, and shook his head after a while, saying: "Of course this person and this matter are awesome, but... I think, if you really write it out, no one really wants to read it! I and Tell me, don’t think I’m pouring cold water on you, really, the editor-in-chief may not send it to you! If you want me to tell you, you might as well just write that he is Liao Liao’s boyfriend, then someone will love to read it!”

Hu Lifu paused for a moment, but still smiled and said: "Try it, I will try it first, and write the manuscript first. Our registration is called "Artist Weekly", which should focus on artists, and really shouldn't Such a constant search for news about a few singers and actors..." While speaking, he shook the photo back in his hand and said, "This is the person we should really pay attention to and report on! It's an artist!"

Zheng Guochang sneered and laughed, "Look, have you suffered from Wenqing again? Wait for the manuscript to be banned, you, let me tell you, if your manuscript is written like this, the editor-in-chief can give it to me, and I don't need you Invite me, I will inversely invite you!"

Hu Lifu laughed a few times when he heard the words, as if he didn't know how to respond.

Zheng Guochang smiled again and said: "Do you still remember what the editor-in-chief said? What readers love to read is good news, and what can increase sales is good news! So, look, the headlines of the next issue are set. , Zhou Mo is back! You, are you capable of surpassing Zhou Mo?"

Hu Lifu fell silent when he heard the words.

... ... ...

Sony Records Headquarters, Conference Room 1.

Surrounded by General Manager Kazuichi Watanabe of Sony Records, Music Director Xie Mingyuan, and manager Zou Wenhuai, Zhou Mo walked in from the side door of the meeting room, and there was a burst of "clicking" cameras in the room.

The flash lights suddenly lit up.

Today's Zhou Mo, wearing a white shirt and jeans, is extremely casual, yet elegant.

Before the group of them sat down on the rostrum, many reporters rushed to ask: "Miss Zhou Mo, why did you suddenly choose to come back?"

"Miss Zhou Mo, may I ask why you chose to sign with Sony Records?"

Zhou Mo walked to the rostrum and sat down expressionlessly. On both sides of her were Watanabe, Heyi and Xie Mingyuan, and Zou Wenhuai took an inconspicuous seat next to her.

The host quickly announced the start of the press conference, and then Xie Mingyuan read the draft on behalf of Sony Records. It was nothing more than flattering each other, and even though it was shameless. The reporters who are qualified to rush over to participate in this press conference are almost no newcomers, and everyone is old-fashioned. They know how to write this kind of stuff.

Of course, those in the know can still hear what they are most concerned about. For example, Zhou Mo’s management contract has only been signed for two years, and the record contract is only a 2+2 model. This means that for Zhou Mo’s comeback, Sony Records don’t care It must be so beautiful, as if Zhou Mo would be invincible as soon as he came out, but in fact, they were still very cautious—only signed two albums, and if Zhou Mo's development was good, they could have two albums under the same conditions. In this way, it is a method that is relatively less tied to Sony and Zhou Mo.

Then, after the announcement was finished, without waiting for the host to remind, the reporters immediately raised their hands and sat on the rostrum to watch the past, all in one piece, like a forest.

But at this time, the host had just announced that he had entered the questioning stage, and was about to ask someone to ask questions, but Zhou Mo suddenly picked up the microphone in front of him. Suddenly, the host stopped, and all the reporters, except a lot of people were taking pictures. Besides, most of the people put down their hands one after another and stared at Zhou Mo with piercing eyes, wanting to hear what her first words would be when she returned to the music scene after four years.

At this moment, Zhou Mo showed a smiling face for the first time and said, "Hi, everyone, long time no see."

Ka Ka Ka!

The flash lights were connected again.

This is Zhou Mo, even if she announces her retirement from the music industry, she will always be on the headlines several times a year, and as soon as she announces her comeback, she will immediately be on the entertainment pages!

Her voice, her works, and her personality are so unique and so distinctive that they have become the most important, most topical, and most popular highlight in the domestic music scene.

But at this time, facing so many flashing lights and so many cameras, she still just smiled shyly and said, "I know you all want to ask a lot, but I don't really want to answer your questions. So, see you on the next album!"

After finishing speaking, she simply turned off the microphone in front of her.

The scene of the press conference was quiet for a moment, and then there was an uproar.

Some people applauded and laughed, but Zhou Mo still had that personality, never bothering to respond to what the media said.

Some people couldn't help but stood up and asked: If you don't answer questions, is this press conference just an announcement?

Some people simply couldn't help showing disdain on the spot, and said to the people they knew: Did she think this was a few years ago? Is she still the same as she was a few years ago? She's just making a comeback, she doesn't know if she's successful or not, she's not airy!

Zhou Mo has put away her smile, sat firmly on the chair, and said nothing. If you stare at her carefully for a while, you will find that she has been distracted for a while—even though the scene of the press conference It has become a mess.

The host was very embarrassed, picked up the microphone and started talking, trying to appease the reporters who came today, but no one answered him, they all stared at Zhou Mo and took pictures.

Xie Mingyuan smiled helplessly, turned his head and exchanged a few words with Watanabe Kazuichi, and nodded to each other, then he turned around and touched Zhou Mo, Zhou Mo turned to look at him, and asked directly: "Is there no one for me?" Is something wrong? Can I go?"

Xie Mingyuan stuck for a moment, then turned on the microphone in front of him, and said, "Thank you everyone for coming today, just like Mommy said, she is a singer, no matter how much she says, or how well she speaks, it's useless, so, see you on the album!"

As soon as the boss opened his mouth like this, the host immediately understood that the press conference was really coming to an end, so he quickly announced the end, and then thanked all reporters for coming.

Many people in the audience were dissatisfied. They came all the way, thinking that there was big news. In fact, of course it was big news. The headlines are sure. How should we write our manuscript? Besides, you are about to come back, big sister, do you have to accept an interview anyway?

But at this time, as soon as the host announced the end of the press conference, Zhou Mao stood up immediately, and then walked towards the side door without hesitation. Her manager Zou Wenhuai hurriedly followed despite having a big head.

Everyone was dumbfounded when they saw that Zhou Mao was really going away as soon as he said it, and that he was really not going to say anything. However, even those who have only started this business in the past few years, if they think carefully about the statements and evaluations of Zhou Mo in the circle, they are all full of anger and have to hold back—she is such a person, what can you do with her?

On the other hand, regardless of whether he is a singer, releasing an album, etc., it seems that he needs to rely on the power of various media for publicity, but since his debut, he has never asked the media, and has always been in the media. Pole went after her to report—you said you don’t want to, don’t like her? Okay, you don't have to report it, anyway, some people rush to report it!

Just like now, in the so-called press conference, people don't answer a single question, and just say "See you on the album", so are you reporting or not?

Don't even think about it, not only must it be reported, but also the headlines must be on the front page!

... ... ...

After leaving the conference room, Zhou Mo's footsteps seemed very brisk.

Zou Wenhuai chased after her, with a bitter expression on his face, "I said, grandma, your temper is really... Now it's done, and the appointment is to offend a large group of people!"

Zhou Mo stood down, turned around, smiled, and said, "Find me a room, I want to make a call, and I don't want to be overheard."

Zou Wenhuai curled her lips, well, there's no need to complain about the rest, anyway, I'm used to helping her deal with these bad things over the years, right?

So, he took Zhou Mo forward, arrived at lounge No. 5, opened the door, and said, "From now on, this room will be yours, and you can sleep here without any problem." After a pause, he didn't wait for Zhou Mo Chasing people away, he said: "The reporters, I still have to go to help you get some order, you can call!" After finishing speaking, he closed the door and ran back quickly.

After he left, Zhou Mo sat down on the sofa, feeling comfortable, and suddenly felt that everything was going smoothly.

She took out her cell phone and made a call.

In about ten seconds, the other end was connected. It was a slightly younger but very magnetic voice, "Hello?"

"It's me," she said.

The other party laughed, "I know it's you, why didn't you answer my call yesterday? I wanted to buy you a drink."

"Well, yesterday...can't pick up." She said.

The other party laughed again, "Then why can you call me again today?"

Zhou Mo also smiled, "Today is enough! I signed a contract with Sony and signed two albums, you know that?"

The other party paused and said, "I heard, it's good. Then?"

Zhou Mo smiled, "Then, I felt that everything was right! I can call you now." After a pause, before Li Qian could reply, she said, "Hey, I also know who you are Yes, my agent told me!"

The other person gave a "hmm" and said, "Actually, I didn't want to hide it, I just couldn't remember to say it."

Zhou Mo smiled, also said "hmm", and said, "There's no need to say. Now... I'm fine, you can buy me a drink!"

On the other end of the phone, he laughed again, "I'm sorry, you're back, you're a professional singer, so quit drinking!"

"oh."

Zhou Mo thought for a while, her eyes lit up, and she said, "By the way, do you also think it's good for me to do this?"

"Well, it's very good, I just said it! You don't need to explain anything, I understand what you mean, we are good friends in private, there is no need to have any interests or considerations, just play music independently, Right?"

Zhou Mo laughed sweetly when she heard this.

... ... ...

As soon as the call was hung up, she threw the phone out.

"yeah!"

Like a little girl, she jumped up from the sofa and twirled around.

"Good, he's just as I think," she thought.

After a while, she nodded affirmatively, "Well, it's the same."

***

There is another chapter tonight, but it will be later, friends who want to get up early don't have to wait, just watch it tomorrow.

This month, I must update at least 200,000 words, I want to rise up!

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