1993 My China Entertainment Age

Chapter 227 Buy Zhou Jielun, a good boss in China!

Author: Lone Orange on the Moon

Chapter 227 Buy Zhou Jielun, a good boss in China!

As early as early November, Taiwanese male singer Jay Chou released his first original album "Jay" and made his official debut.

The production, composition, chorus writing of the 10 songs in the "jay" album, the arrangement of three songs, and the lyrics of two songs were all completed by Zhou Jielun alone.

In addition, Vivian Hsu, Fang Wenshan, Hong Jingyao and others also participated in composing some songs on the "jay" album.

Because the style of the record "Jay" is so unique, it gained attention and love from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places as soon as it was released.

However, Jay Chou, who had just debuted, was not very confident, and even had low self-esteem. He wore a baseball cap every day, lowered his head, and walked against the wall for fear that others would see his face, and his speech was unclear.

Fortunately, the boss of Alpha Records, Wu Zongxian, was willing to spend a lot of money to support him, and the music he composed was powerful enough, so he got a chance to become famous.

When asked by a reporter which singer he most admired, Jay Chou, who has always been taciturn, blurted out without thinking: "The king of singers, Jiang Xiaofeng, is my idol. I especially appreciate his music and think his music is superb."

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Reporter: “Have you ever thought about collaborating with a singer in the future?”

Jay Chou smiled sheepishly and said, "How is that possible? He is the king of songwriters and a big shot, and I am still a newcomer. It's impossible."

"However, I hope I can collaborate with him in the future and write my own songs for him to sing,"

December 15, morning.

Yujingyuan.

It was Friday and Jiang Xiaofeng had no work schedule. He slept in Liu Xiaoli's boudoir and woke up naturally.

When Jiang Xiaofeng got up, it was already 9 a.m.

When he got to the living room downstairs, Jiang Xiaofeng looked at the TV and happened to see the MV of Zhou Jialun's song "Tornado" playing on the TV.

The heroine in the "Tornado" MV is Liang Yixun from the idol drama "Lavender", named Chen Yirong.

Seeing the youthful Jay Chou in the "Tornado" MV, Jiang Xiaofeng was also very excited.

"Wu, love comes so fast, like a tornado

Inseparable from the storm circle, too late to escape

I can't think anymore, I can't think anymore

I don't, I don't, I can't

…”

It is worth mentioning that "Tornado" was originally a sincere work by Jay Chou dedicated to Wu Zongxian, but it was rejected on the grounds of inappropriateness and was finally included in the album "Jay".

After learning that Zhou Jielun had made his debut, Jiang Xiaofeng immediately decided to buy Zhou Jielun from Alpha Records in Taiwan.

Although Jay Chou has become famous now and has gained a certain degree of popularity, in fact, Jay Chou's boss Wu Zongxian is not optimistic that Zhou Jielun can continue to be popular.

Moreover, the recording industry in Taiwan was also in a slump, coupled with years of poor management, Wu Zongxian was already mentally planning to sell the entire Alpha Company.

Jiang Xiaofeng did not hesitate and sent people directly to Taiwan Province to negotiate the price with Wu Zongxian, but his purpose was just to sign Zhou Jilun.

As for the other artists signed by Alpha Company, in Jiang Xiaofeng's opinion, they are all a bunch of rubbish singers who are not popular and cannot be looked down upon at all.

Hearing that Jiang Xiaofeng wanted to buy Zhou Jielun, Wu Zongxian was also very excited, and wanted to sell Zhou Jielun while Zhou Jielun was just becoming popular and when his net worth was at its highest.

Wu Zongxian also opened his mouth and offered 50 million Taiwan dollars (approximately more than 10 million yuan).

In order to buy Zhou Jiulun, Jiang Xiaofeng would not hesitate to spend NT$100 million, let alone NT$50 million.

Because in Jiang Xiaofeng's view, Zhou Jilun, like him, will also be an epoch-making singer. If he can sign Zhou Jilun, a creative genius, to his company, it will definitely be an even better thing.

However, Jiang Xiaofeng thought so in his heart and did not do so. Money is not something that can be given just as it is said. You still have to bargain.

Moreover, Wu Zongxian was not sure whether Zhou Jialun would become obsolete soon. He was heavily in debt, and Century Records was very sincere. He was afraid that if he didn't sell it now, when Zhou Jialun passed away, there would be no chance in the future.

Finally, after several days of repeated discussions, Century Records bought Jay Chou's four-year and three-month recording contract from Alpha Records for NT$45 million.

In other words, for the next four years and three months, Zhou Jialun will be a signed singer with Century Records.

In addition, Jiang Xiaofeng also spent NT$4 million to buy the copyright of 10 songs in Zhou Jielun's "jay" album.

After selling Zhou Junjun and his music copyright, Wu Zongxian was also very lucky because he received nearly NT$50 million in profits, which could be used to pay off debts.

In order to express his importance and appreciation for Zhou Jilun, Jiang Xiaofeng also called Zhou Jilun to Yanjing and signed a five-year and seven-month contract extension with him in person.

In this way, Zhou Jielun will become a member of Century Records in the next ten years and work for Jiang Xiaofeng to make money.

Zhou Jielun also just debuted and doesn't understand anything. He is not sure whether his music will always be liked. If he can be signed by Century Records, at least Jiang Xiaofeng will write songs for him.

In addition, Zhou Jilun himself likes and admires Jiang Xiaofeng very much, and Jiang Xiaofeng's Century Records has also made Xu Huaiyu, Tan Jing and other first-line singers famous in recent years.

Therefore, Jay Chou is also looking forward to receiving Jiang Xiaofeng's support and becoming a member of the Century Records family.

However, Jiang Xiaofeng's feat of buying Zhou Jielun with a large amount of money was ridiculed by the major record companies on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places, and they felt that Jiang Xiaofeng was a misguided and taken advantage of.

Because most people feel that Zhou Jielun's popularity is due to bad luck, and it may not be long before he completely disappears.

Because many people, especially older middle-aged people, can't accept Zhou Jielun's music, nor can they accept his unclear articulation and singing style like chanting sutras. They think he is garbage.

It is actually normal for everyone to think this way, because not to mention that they don't believe it, even Zhou Jilun himself is not very confident...

At the press conference for signing Zhou Jiulun, Jiang Xiaofeng said happily in an interview: "I have no regrets. I am very optimistic about Jiulun, appreciate his music and his creative talents. As long as I can sign him

No matter how much money you spend, I’m willing to do it!”

Although Jiang Xiaofeng's words were so dramatic, Zhou Jilun on the side was so moved that he almost cried after hearing this.

Compared with Wu Zongxian who sold himself, Jiang Xiaofeng, the boss, is not a very nice person.

There is a saying that a scholar will die for his bosom friend. Seeing Jiang Xiaofeng believe so much, Zhou Jielun also secretly vowed in his heart that even if not for himself, he would fight for his boss Jiang Xiaofeng.

Reporter: "Are you planning to train Zhou Jielun to be your successor?"

Jiang Xiaofeng denied with a smile: "No, no, the conclusion is that he is himself, and I am me. We are two completely different people, and we are also completely different singer-songwriters."

"I don't need Jiulun to take over for me, and he doesn't need to take over for me. I believe that as long as Jiulun works hard enough, he will find a bright and glorious path on his own!"

Seeing Jiang Xiaofeng supporting Zhou Jielun so much, everyone felt that Zhou Jielun was lucky to have met a good boss.

It is worth mentioning that Zhou Jilun’s “good friend” Liu Genghong and Liu Genghong’s girlfriend Vivi accompanied Zhou Jilun to Yanjing to sign the contract this time.

The first time he saw Vivi, Jiang Xiaofeng felt that this Taiwanese girl was quite cute, her smile was particularly contagious, and her figure was also very tall and graceful.

(End of chapter)