Chapter 83 Apologize
As a local native of Yangcheng, Gu Heming has a very good understanding of the equity structure and operating model of the Yangcheng TV company.
On October 8, after the National Day holiday ended and work officially started, he immediately met with Wu Haichao, the producer of "Song of Tomorrow" on behalf of Song Yi. "Wu Sheng, I was commissioned by Teacher Song Yi and expressed dissatisfaction with the unreasonable suppression of the program team.
I hereby notify the program team that Teacher Song Yi will not participate in the next competition. Out of respect for the largest TV station in the Cantonese region, Teacher Song Yi did not unilaterally announce this in the media, but instead entrust me to communicate with the program team."
Wu Haichao was in his fifties and had been in the industry for many years. He didn't care about Gu Heming, a young man in his forties. He sat behind his desk and lit a cigarette: "Oh? Mr. Gu, how do you want to solve it?"
Record companies and TV stations are interdependent. Relatively speaking, TV stations have a slightly stronger approach to the promotional channels.
Gu Heming was wearing a suit, elegant demeanor, standing with a smile: "Teacher Song Yi and the program team negotiated to terminate the contract and issue a common statement."
Wu Haichao sneered, took the ashtray and lit the ash, and said, "Xiao Gu, you are not sincere! The message I received is that you are connecting with three major record companies and preparing to put pressure on director Lei Tong.
If you dare to come to my office, I must be somewhat sure. I am not going to break up with you. I am still very respectful of your old man. I plan to give you some thin face.
Haha, Xiao Gu, if you do this, we can’t talk about it!"
Gu Heming looked at Wu Haichao, who was slightly bald and disfigured from his desk, and he didn't believe his nonsense at all. Wu Haichao was just covering his conditions.
It’s not that he has made others’ majesty. His father has been ill in bed for several years. Even though he is old and powerful, the outside world’s awe of him will have long disappeared. Otherwise, Gu Group, the parent company of Dadi Records, would not have had so many ups and downs in recent years.
The entire business empire feels a bit swaying.
Gu Heming said calmly: "Wu Sheng, you are a senior in the world, and I respect you very much. I have expressed my opinion clearly. Please consider it. There are three days left to record time." As he said that, he left Wu Haichao's office.
Wu Haichao looked at Gu Heming's back as he left, smoking a cigarette thoughtfully. He didn't expect Gu Heming to turn around and leave, without even talking.
Obviously, in the case of popular contestant Song Yi withdrawing, the program team of "Song of Tomorrow" is in a disadvantage. The program needs topic and ratings, which requires the support of popular contestants.
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The development of the matter was beyond Wu Haichao's expectations. None of the three major record companies jointly issued a statement to boycott and revealed the script of the crew of "Song of Tomorrow". On the afternoon of the next day after work, he was called to the office by Ms. Fang Qin, general manager of Yangcheng TV.
"Haichao, I heard that Gu Heming from Dadi Records is complaining about the show "Song of Tomorrow"? What happened to that director Lei Tong?"
Wu Haichao enjoyed the treatment he gave to Gu Heming this time, and responded respectfully to the woman who was still as charming as Xu Xu from the forty-year-old behind the desk: "Aunt Fang, this is indeed the case!"
Fang Qin is the concubine of Uncle Wu. She represents Uncle Wu in charge of Yangcheng TV and serves as the general manager. She is respected as "Aunt Fang" by employees at all levels. However, Yangcheng TV has other shareholders, so she is unable to do anything.
Fang Qin closed the documents in her hand, walked out from behind the desk, and reached out to invite Wu Haichao to sit on the hospitality sofa. The pretty female secretary gave her tea at the right time.
Fang Qin drank tea and said, "Someone told me that Lei Tong was stingy and collaborated with Ali Music to deliberately suppress the popular contestant Song Yi. Menda Naoshi of Sony Records called me and expressed similar concerns.
It is rare for the three major record companies to speak for a singer at the same time! I am under pressure. Haichao, this matter needs to be handled well, do you understand?"
Wu Haichao hurriedly said, "Aunt Fang, don't worry, I promise to handle it."
Fang Qin nodded, stood up and shook hands with Wu Haichao. She handled things neatly. Today she was wearing a white professional dress, her slim curves were revealed. Tun'er wrapped the white dress with a round and charming mature woman, saying, "I have something to deal with, so I won't leave you!"
Wu Haichao held her tender little hand and said, "Okay, Aunt Fang. I won't bother you."
After coming out of Aunt Fang's office, Wu Haichao's face turned pale in an instant. He immediately judged that Bo Lanfang must have been the one who stood out on Jade Records. But he couldn't do anything to the Cantonese Queen at the moment.
Back in his office downstairs, Wu Haichao ordered his assistant very unhappy, "Call Gu Heming and ask him to come to my office."
"Okay, producer Wu." The assistant lowered his head, saw that his boss was in a bad mood, and answered carefully.
One hour later, Gu Heming arrived at Yangcheng TV station half an hour before getting off work and walked into Wu Haichao's office.
Wu Haichao seemed to be unhappy and smiled and ordered the little assistant, "Go and take out my good tea." As he said that, he invited Gu Heming to sit on the sofa in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, "Mr. Gu, you are the first step to get a better chess!"
Gu Heming looked at Wu Haichao's arrogant performance at first and then respectful performance, but his expression remained unchanged. However, he sneered a few times in his heart, very happy. I still like your performance when you are standing up!
Wu Haichao sat on the sofa, handed a cigarette to Gu Heming, lit it himself first, pushed the lighter to Gu Heming, and said, "Mr. Gu, does Teacher Song Yi have to replace Director Lei Tong before he will come back? The program team is all about him working hard now. I can promise Teacher Song Yi to enter the top three."
Gu Heming smoked, and the smoke covered his expression, "Wu Sheng, Director Lei Tong did such a thing, should he apologize or apologize?
Teacher Song Yi is not interested in participating in the remaining competitions. Every time I sing, Uncle Zhan and Teacher Hu Yue, I have to get up to avoid suspicion, which is very troublesome. However, the program team can hire him as a guest of the performance. He will pay him a certain amount of compensation in each event."
Wu Haichao rubbed his scalp and pondered slightly.
It’s not that he is reluctant to throw Lei Tong out. He has to stand attentive when he is beaten! If he can’t play with others, he will have to bear the consequences. What he is thinking about now is how much commercial performance costs Song Yi is appropriate. Song Yi is now a gold medal producer, but as a singer, he can’t make an album. Although the singles are sold very well, it is difficult to book a seat after all.
Song Yi released two Cantonese singles and one campus song that sold very well.
The days I have been together, downloaded 823,6214 times, listened to more than 1121,2546 times
I just want to go with you in my life, download 665,2310 times, listen 724,5987 times
Wishes, download 750,0213 times, listen 824,3254 times
According to industry standards, this requires at least the commercial performance treatment of c-list.
"Mr. Gu, the program team's funding is limited. There are eight rounds left in the final. I can only give a reward of 500,000 yuan for each commercial performance."
Gu Heming extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray and said firmly: "1 million per game."
Wu Haichao hesitated for a while, knowing that in the eyes of an insider like Gu Heming, he couldn't play with it. "Okay. Then let's make a decision. We will sign a contract before Teacher Song comes to perform next time."
Gu Heming stood up and shook hands with Wu Haichao, "Wu Sheng, happy cooperation."
Wu Haichao smiled wryly and shook his head, saying, "Mr. Gu, why are you helping Song Yi so hard?"
Gu Heming smiled and said, "You will know in the future." He took the briefcase and left the Yangcheng TV building. After the matter was done, he needed to tell Song Yi this good news!
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After get off work on Friday, Lei Tong did not leave Yangcheng TV, but took three or five team members to dinner, and had to work overtime later. Now "Song of Tomorrow" has entered the preliminary stage and is broadcast live every Sunday.
The program duration is one and a half hours.
While enjoying the compliments from everyone, Lei Tong received a call from Wu Haichao, "You go and order food first, I'll be there later." Lei Tong looked at the tall buildings bathed in the sunset and walked into a secluded alley.
"Brother Wu..." Lei Tong said hello with a smile.
Wu Haichao said, "Xiao Lei, how am I doing to you?"
Lei Tong patted his chest and said, "Brother Wu, without your support, I would not have directed a variety show like "Song of Tomorrow". If you have something to say, I promise to do it."
Wu Haichao smiled softly and said, "You go and apologize to Song Yi. He will not be a contestant in the future, and will be a guest of performance. We will have to pay him 1 million yuan in commercial performances for each show."
Lei Tong immediately felt a blank in his mind.
Chapter completed!