Chapter 54
Chapter 54
The sales of the single were even better than they initially expected.On the fourth day of its launch, it topped the best-selling list of music digital albums on major platforms, broke one million in the first week, and topped the Asian music chart.
In today's music market, this achievement is not common. In fact, apart from Wenger, who is known as a myth in the music world, few people can break through one million sales in the first week of their launch.Mao Guan, who is also from Voice of the Stars, also released a single some time ago, but when it was taken off the shelves, the sales volume was only 150 million.So overnight, Yu Ran's name appeared on the headlines of major entertainment news, and there were praises everywhere. Some media even boldly speculated that he would be the second Wenger.
It's just that there are still one or two voices that are not very harmonious among the praises of the crowd.
When the news of Yu Ran's single breaking one million in the first week came out, it really answered that sentence - some are happy and some are sad.
Because Yu Ran and Mao Guan can be said to have released their first singles, and both of them are artists of the same period who came out of the voice of the stars. One is No.2 and the other is No.4. It stands to reason whether it is strength or popularity. There should be no dispute about who is higher and who is lower, but I don't want the sales of the first single to be No.4 to beat No.2.The media would be sorry for this dramatic development if they didn't make a lot of reports, so those entertainment news accounts would always mention a few things about Yu Ran's single when they reported the news.So soon the whole network knew that Maoguan, the runner-up of the Voice of the Stars, was beaten by No.4.
For the countermeasures taken by Maoguan's team to ignore this matter, after all, it is a fact that the sales volume is not as good as Yu Ran's, and no matter how you explain it, it will be futile.But they could bear the ridicule all over the sky, and the fans couldn't bear it, so the fans spontaneously stood up to defend the rightful owner.At the beginning, the fans defended Mao Guan sensibly, and did not push Yu Ran down. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.But they soon found out that calmly holding the respect has no effect. Not only did the netizens not understand, but the laughter became louder, so some fans became impulsive, their words became sharp, and their tone was also aggressive, but they didn't want Yu Ran's words. Before the fans could speak, some passers-by got annoyed first.Gradually, the defense meeting became a battle of insults across the Internet.
Yu Ran's fans were still very sensible, they didn't want to get blackmail for their idols, so they tacitly didn't join the melee, and devoted themselves to supporting and ranking.But some people just don't want to make it easier for them.The scolding battle between Maoguan and passers-by over there was not over yet, and news suddenly emerged that Yu Ran's single was suspected of plagiarism and data falsification.
The idol's reputation was at stake, and the fans could no longer sit idly by, so they put aside their support for the time being, and went into battle one after another, joining the melee.
Because Yu Ran's single was of excellent quality, not only did fans respond well, but many musicians also gave it a very high evaluation, and some passers-by also gave rave reviews after listening to it.Therefore, after the news of Yu Ran’s single plagiarism spread on the Internet, before his management team came forward, there were already enthusiastic netizens who understood this knowledge and explained it in a video to help Yu Ran clear the suspicion of plagiarism, which is well-founded and highly credible , so the news of plagiarism died before it exploded.As for the falsification of data, major music platforms also testified immediately, insisting that the data is true.
All rumors are self-defeating.
And the scolding war on the Internet has finally subsided. Just when everyone thought this matter was over, someone found out that the person who slandered Yu Ran for plagiarism and falsified data was actually a fan of Zuo Yifeng, and he did this. The reason is simply because he can't see him being more popular than his own idol.Fan behavior, idols pay the bill, so Zuo Yifeng was also dragged into the water.
Yu Ran knew about these things, and he was also worried that the online commotion would not affect sales.Wei Qin was uncharacteristically calmer than ever, drinking coffee and listening to music.He smiled and said to him: "Don't worry too much, it's good to make a fuss, the bigger the fuss, the better for us."
Sure enough, instead of being affected by this, the sales of the single rose all the way at an unprecedented speed.
It turned out that Yu Ran's popularity rose again due to the fuss of those two fans and the help of passers-by.During this period of time, there have been various hot searches about him. Although there are many negative news, they were all clarified in time, so it didn't have much impact on his popularity.On the contrary, many passers-by became very curious about this controversial new song, and bought one or two to listen to it.
This online war lasted for three days, and Yu Ran became the biggest winner, with both sales and popularity.As for Mao Guan and Zuo Yifeng, they were harmed by their respective idiotic fans. They were innocently linked by fans, and they gained a wave of blackmail from passers-by.
What makes the two even more depressing is that Yu Ran's achievements today are all promoted step by step by them.If they hadn't made such a fuss, it is estimated that the sales of the single would not exceed one million in just one week.
Now the fans of the Maozuo family have become a joke on the Internet, and everyone laughs that they are making wedding dresses for others.
"At present, it seems that the awards for the music festival in June are sure to win." Wei Qin put away the data sheet and said to Yu Ran, "We will strike while the iron is hot, and release a regular album this year, and then we can start preparing for the concert."
Wei Qin is still very professional in terms of work, so Yu Ran has always been what he says, and generally does not raise any objections.
Wei Qin briefly told him about his work plan for the first half of this year. The most important thing is the reality show after the year, followed by the preparatory work for the album. Other tasks are also within the scope of Yu Ran's acceptance.
Before leaving, Wei Qin asked him suddenly: "Are you interested in acting in a TV series?"
"TV drama?"
"Well," Wei Qin said with the expression that I just mentioned it casually, "There is a director who is planning to prepare an urban idol drama in the second half of the year, and has taken a fancy to you as his leading actor. Are you interested?"
In fact, before signing the contract, Jiang Sinian told them from the very beginning that Yu Ran couldn't act, and they were not allowed to force him to take the role.This agreement was also written in black and white in the contract. Yu Ran didn't believe that Wei Qin had forgotten such an agreement, but he obviously wanted to play dumb when he knew there was such an agreement and asked him what he thought.
"But I don't know how to act." Yu Ran said as tactfully as possible, "Besides, I'm still the leading actor, so I'm sure I'll fail."
"Then don't play the leading role, a supporting role is fine." Wei Qin didn't give up, although he said he would let Yu Ran decide for himself, but he clearly wanted him to agree.
Yu Ran was a little embarrassed. He thought Wei Qin would give up if he said so, but he didn't expect him to choose to play a fool to the end.Seeing that he was still determined to ask, he simply said bluntly: "Brother Wei, I'm not interested in acting, and I just want to make music first, so let's talk about acting later."
Wei Qin's smile froze for a moment, then he nodded understandingly: "I can't force you to act if you don't want to, then do as you want."
"Thank you." Yu Ran breathed a sigh of relief.
After talking about everything that should be discussed, Yu Ran left first.This time Qu Yang didn't accompany him back, he was left behind by Wei Qin, so after sending him into the elevator, he turned back to the office.
Wei Qin sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, leaning against the back of the sofa and rubbing the bridge of his nose in distress: "This is not easy to handle. He has no interest in filming at all, so it is impossible to agree."
Qu Yang dragged a chair opposite him and sat down, put his hands on the back of the chair and said nonchalantly, "If he doesn't want to pick it up, he won't pick it up. I think it's good to let Xiao Ran concentrate on making music. Let him enter the film and television industry." I don’t know if I can get ahead. There are also special actors in Voice of the Stars, one Gao Che, one Zuo Yifeng, and Xiao Ran, a layman, how could he compete with these two majors.”
"What's the use of you persuading me? You have the ability to tell the boss." Wei Qin glanced at him, "Sheng Yu is a brokerage company, not a charity. Since there is a director who likes it, it means that Yu Ran is in that circle There is a market here, do you think those capitalists will miss this opportunity to make money?"
Qu Yang rested his chin on the back of his hand: "But Xiao Ran doesn't like filming, so you can't hold his head down and let him act. Besides, the additional agreement in the original signing contract stated in black and white that he could not be forced to take the film. It is true that this is not the case. Breach of contract."
"It's not like letting him pick it up now," Wei Qin said, "Just wait a little longer, maybe you won't be so resistant to filming in the future."
"Then what about the boss? Didn't he urge you to take over the role for Xiao Ran?" Ever since Yu Ran's commercial value was revealed, the higher-ups have repeatedly urged Wei Qin to take over the role for him, because it is more time-consuming and labor-intensive. funding for music production, apparently
Filming is even more rewarding.
Wei Qin sighed: "Let's delay it a little longer, try to let him take on a play in the second half of the year."
Yu Ran had no idea that his future life trajectory had been clearly arranged by his manager and assistant without his knowledge.At this time, he was busy packing his luggage to go home, so he had no time to care about him.
There are still ten days before the Chinese New Year, and Yu Ran's work is all over, and he is officially on vacation.In fact, Wei Qin wanted to host another party for him, but it was on New Year's Eve, and Yu Ran, who put his family more important than anything else, refused to agree to anything and insisted on going home, so he had to let it go.
"Are you really not going to have a brother?" Mu Ran sat cross-legged on the floor, hugging Yu Ran from behind with the corners of his mouth drooping.
Yu Ran was forced to stop folding clothes, and patted the back of his hand to comfort him: "I'll be back after the new year, and a month will pass soon."
"You also said it's one month, 31 days a month, how fast can you go?" Mu Ran bit his earlobe lightly, and said angrily, "There are still ten days before the Chinese New Year, why go back so early?"
Yu Ran pulled his ear out of his mouth and continued to fold his clothes: "Our family does this every year. We go back to grandparents' house seven or eight days in advance to celebrate the New Year with them."
"Why are you so happy when you say this?" Mu Ran became more and more dissatisfied, "Don't you miss me at all?"
"Think about it," Yu Ran continued without thinking, "But didn't you promise me to make videos every day?"
"Can the video be the same as the real person?" Mu Ran let go of his hand, lay down on the floor, and asked unwillingly, "Can I really not come back sooner? One month is too long."
"No, it's time to start preparing for my brother's wedding after the Chinese New Year, and I'm sure I won't be able to leave." Yu Ran probably felt that if he didn't comfort him well, someone might die of depression, so he threw it away. The clothes lay on Mu Ran's chest, and he pouted and kissed him, "Besides, it's not a month, you will definitely come when my brother gets married, and we will be able to meet by then, so strictly speaking, it will be more than 20 years old. sky."
Mu Ran closed his eyes and hummed twice, obviously not very satisfied with the comfort.
Yu Ran had no choice but to kiss again, this time for a longer time, and even took the initiative to stick out his tongue to tease her.Mu Ran's mood finally improved, he took the opportunity to get up, and pulled up the people under him: "Okay, don't waste any more time, change your clothes quickly, or you will be late if you don't go out. "
"Then let them wait, I am the boss and I have the final say." Although he said so, Mu Ran still moved obediently.
Tonight is Mingyi's company annual meeting.Although it is the company's annual meeting, it is actually a small and medium-sized party. Apart from ordinary employees, artists under the company will also attend. Awards will be given to outstanding artists at the party. Although it is an internal evaluation of the company, it is also a kind of affirmation.As the president, Mu Ran wanted to present awards to them in person, so he went home after get off work and changed his clothes.
It's just that when he got home and saw Yu Ran packing his luggage, he immediately forgot about this matter, and followed his wife around like a worm, harassing her from time to time, and the trouble has now come to the present.
The annual meeting started at 07:30 p.m., and it was already [-]:[-].After Yu Ran's various urgings, Mu Ran finally changed his clothes.Just as I was about to send him out, I heard him say, "Why don't you go with me too?"
"Me?" Yu Ran waved his hand, "I'm not from Mingyi, so why join in the fun?"
"Who says you're not from Mingyi?" Mu Ran announced domineeringly, "You're Mingyi's boss lady, and the company's annual meeting, the boss lady has to attend both emotionally and rationally."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Yu Ran pushed him out angrily, "you go, don't make them wait too long."
"I'm serious, go with me. If the annual meeting is too late, I might just sleep in the hotel. You are leaving tomorrow. Are you sure you want to separate from me on the last night of today?" Mu Ran looked pitifully he.
Yu Ran was shaken by what he said, but still a little worried: "What if you recognize me?"
"Then make a disguise, I promise not to
will be recognized. "
So Yu Ran was dragged upstairs and disguised from head to toe, then he was stuffed into a car and taken to the venue.
Before the party started, Mu Ran took him to the lounge first.
There was already someone in the lounge, and it was Mu Ran's parents.
Xue Zhu stared at Yu Ran for a long time before speaking uncertainly: "Xiao Ran?"
"It's me, godmother." Yu Ran said.
"How did you become like this?" Xue Zhu frowned and stared at Yu Ran's hair, "Your hair..."
"It's a wig," Yu Ran explained to her, "I made some disguises because I was worried about being recognized."
Yu Ran's disguise is very thorough, with a dark brown wig, a pair of non-prescribing gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose, and makeup on his face, which covers some features on his facial features. At first glance, he looks like a mature and stable society Elite people are completely different from the innocent and lovely Yu Ran, so it's no wonder that even Xue Zhu dared not recognize him for a while.
"I was thinking about letting Xiao Ran bring you here." Xue Zhu quickly accepted Yu Ran's new image, and pulled him to sit beside him, "Sit with the godmother later."
Yu Ran looked at Mu Ran, and Mu Ran made the decision for him: "I think so too. Mom, I will ask you to take care of Xiao Ran when the time comes."
Mu Yeliang and Mu Ran will sit with the company's top management, and people will often come to toast, and there will be a lot of chatter, so it is inevitable that no one will recognize Yu Ran, so he has planned to arrange people in Xue Ran from the very beginning. bamboo around.Xue Zhu will sit with some high-level family members at that time, and no one will disturb him.
After another 5 minutes, the party officially started, and the person in charge came to invite them to a seat.
Mu Ran was going to speak on stage, so he didn't go into the venue with them.Yu Ran followed Xue Zhu into the VIP passage and sat down on the family seats in the front row.
There are already people sitting at the family table, and the people at the table are basically women and children, except for Yu Ran, who only has two little boys aged eleven or twelve, who should be the children of some high-level leader.
The women present here can be seen to be from the family of Mrs. Gui, with good looks and elegant manners.They were very familiar with Xue Zhu, and they chatted as soon as they sat down.Someone noticed Yu Ran sitting next to her, and she simply said "my nephew, just came back from abroad", trying not to let him be noticed.
After exchanging pleasantries, the lights of the venue were dimmed, and the whole venue fell silent. The host came to the stage to announce the official start of the party.Then Mu Ran took the stage to deliver a speech.
Mu Ran's speech was polite and official, but Yu Ran listened more seriously than anyone else.Looking at the serious and calm face on the stage, there is love in my heart and eyes.Xue Zhu wanted to whisper something to him when he heard half of it, but when he turned around, he caught that gaze, and all the words were stuck in his throat.
Mu Ran stepped off the stage after speaking, and sat down at the table next to Yu Ran.The two of them sat at a corner, the farthest away but they could be seen as soon as they looked up.
As Ming Yi is a giant in the domestic entertainment industry, the annual meeting will naturally not be too shabby.So just a dozen performers were invited, and all of them were big names, some of them were their own artists, and some were paid for by others.And the reserved items at the major annual meetings - the prizes of the lottery are also extremely luxurious.The first prize was actually a car and 10 yuan in cash. When the host announced the prize, Yu Ran's jaw almost dropped.
Xue Zhu thought he was cute like this, and urged him, "Would you like to try your luck, Xiao Ran?"
"Me? No need, I'm not a company employee and I'm not eligible to smoke."
"Where you are qualified or not, anyone who is on the scene can draw," Xue Zhu encouraged him, "Go and try, maybe Xiao Ran will get lucky if he is lucky."
Just at this time, the lottery box arrived at their table, and the children joined in the fun and drew numbers. Yu Ran also drew a random number under Xue Zhu's persuasion. "44", so unlucky, it didn't look like a number that would win a prize, so he drew it and put it aside, not expecting it at all.
After playing around, it is the highlight of the annual meeting - the year-end awards.
Mu Ran came to the stage again to present awards to the winning artists.
More than ten awards, the winners are all
Very familiar star.Although not everyone can recognize Yu Ran's name, those faces are very familiar, and they are often seen on TV.
Although Zuo Yifeng was a rookie who had only joined the company for half a year, he also won the Newcomer of the Year Award in one fell swoop.
Although Yu Ran didn't know whether this award was adulterated or not, it was controversial to hear Zuo Yifeng's disdainful sneers one after another when he delivered his acceptance speech.
As for Gao Che, he won the Most Popular Artist Award, but he was still filming and did not attend, so his agent received it on his behalf.
And the most valuable Best Actor Award is still in Miyazawa's pocket as always.Because he has won so many times, the manager even omitted the acceptance speech, leaving only a short "thank you".
After the awards were presented, the dinner entered into the toast session.
As the focal point, the people who came to toast with Mu Ran left one after another.Yu Ran's table was okay because they were all women's relatives, and no one came to bother them.And he didn't dare to drink when he thought of his embarrassing drinking capacity. He ate vegetables when others drank, and he was not idle after all.
"Eat more." Xue Zhu picked up a spare rib for him, "This spare rib is the signature dish of this restaurant, it depends on whether you like it or not."
A middle-aged woman sitting next to Xue Zhu sighed, "Mrs. Mu really loves my nephew."
Xue Zhu smiled lightly: "The one who grew up watching him is my own son in my heart, and I don't love him or anyone else."
The middle-aged woman also laughed: "It's true, just like my Xiaoyi, who grew up watching him, so he is really no different from his own."
Yu Ran paused with chopsticks, Xiao Yi?
At this time, the lady yelled somewhere, and soon a young man came over.
"Auntie."
Yu Ran frowned when he heard the familiar voice, and lowered his head even lower.
"Xiao Yi, this is Aunt Mu, you've seen it before, please toast." The middle-aged woman warmly introduced to Xue Zhu again: "Mrs. Mu, this is my nephew, Yi Feng."
Xue Zhu nodded, his smile was still faint.
"Aunt Mu, I offer you a toast."
Zuo Yifeng was very well-behaved in front of his elders, and he didn't talk nonsense. After toasting, he stood beside his aunt and listened quietly.But it didn't take long for his attention to turn to Yu Ran who was next to Xue Zhu.The lady called him over because she wanted her nephew to look familiar in front of Xue Zhu, so as to catch up with Mu Ran, but Xue Zhu's reaction was very cold, so he came up with Yu Ran's idea again, to see Xue Zhu The degree of doting on him is probably worth talking about, and peers can communicate better, so he asked him to toast Yu Ran again.
"This is Aunt Mu's nephew. You just came back from abroad, and you also toast. You two are about the same age, so just make friends."
Zuo Yifeng was 1 unwilling, but he still raised his glass and said to Yu Ran, "Hello, my name is Zuo Yifeng."
Yu Ran hummed indiscriminately, not daring to look up at all.
Zuo Yifeng held his glass in such an embarrassing manner, unable to hold back his smile under the watchful eyes of the onlookers.
Xue Zhu came out in time to make a rescue, and when she picked up her own cup, Zuo Yifeng touched her lightly, and said with a smile: "He doesn't know how to drink, so my aunt will drink this glass of wine for you."
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