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v2 Chapter 493: Monopolize the entire market
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Bao Jianfeng is contacting the group of people in his fantasy literature club, and Henry instructs programmers to develop Chinese novel websites according to his own requirements. At the same time, he also asks people to search for authors and sign famous writers. And Chen Tianqiao went to Korea to negotiate business with Actoz, the game development company of "Legend". With Henry's financial support, instead of acting as a game agent, it is better to acquire the other party directly. As an agent, 10%-30% of the game's profits will also be distributed to Actoz, which feels like making wedding dresses for them.
Actoz’s backing investors are Korea Telecom, Samsung C&T, National Venture Capital, and Milestone Venture Capital, with a market value of around US$40 million. Of course, Shanda’s current assets cannot be acquired. However, Chen Tianqiao represented the parent company ICQ in acquiring actoz in the past!
The former actoz company was acquired by Shanda in 2004, and now it is only three years ahead of schedule.
"Legend" produced by actoz was a big failure in South Korea, causing strong dissatisfaction from investors. Therefore, Chen Tianqiao came to talk about the acquisition, and the two parties soon began formal negotiations.
At this time, IMDB's Chinese broker company reported that Fan Bingbing was officially dug from Huayi Brothers. Because Fan Bingbing was not well-known, the other party agreed to let him go in order to make Henry.
"Mr. Williams, Fan Bingbing is filming in Hengdian, how will she be arranged in the future?"
"Let her make some TV series first, and then switch to the big screen in two years!" Henry paused and asked, "What is the situation with Zhao Wei and Ruby Lin?"
"Zhao Wei said that there is no need for a brokerage company. We have tried many times to persuade it to be useless! And Ruby Lin, the company behind it refuses to release people, and she herself is quite willing to come to our company!!"
"If this is the case, then pay liquidated damages to dig out Ruby Lin, and at the same time, list the company as an unpopular company in IMDB!"
"Yes!"
"As for Zhao Wei, I really don't want to, and we don't make it difficult for others. After all, the road is chosen by ourselves!"
"Yes!"
Henry paused at this time and said, "Oh, yes. I heard a song recently and thought it was very good. The song is called "Xing Qing" and the singer seems to be Jay Chou..."
"Oh, yes, this is a Taiwanese singer who has just debuted and is a creative genius. "Xing Qing" is one of the title songs of his first solo album "Jay" released in November 2000. All the songs in the album He did all the composing, harmony writing, and production supervisors alone!"
"Oh, what a genius... It seems that this Jay Chou is a rising star in the Chinese music scene!!!" Henry said, "In this way, IMDB China Brokerage Company was renamed Williams Brokerage Company. In addition, I have to sign a singer and send someone to Taiwan to sign Jay Chou. And I will let someone form Williams Records here!"
"Ok."
Henry has long planned to integrate the many artists signed by the company under his name in the world to return to the Williams agency to form a scale! In this way, it is not only convenient for management, but also specialized in the art industry, and these artists are created with the most professional agent team!
The Williams Records company specializes in the service of the Williams agent company, whether it is a singer or a movie star, it can release songs for them!
In addition, the contracted agent company and the contracted record company are actually different. The agent company is responsible for all the work arrangements of the artist, and signing a record company means that the artist’s songs can only be handed over to Williams Records for distribution, which includes online songs and offline physical records, etc. and music Related things...
The brokerage company is not hegemonic and will definitely consider the artist's wishes, but the decision remains with the brokerage company. Of course, there is no doubt that well-known superstars have a great say in the brokerage company, and the company sometimes has to accommodate them...
IMDB China's broker changed its name to Williams Brokers. Just look at this name and you will know what the background is. In order to be famous, the artists are definitely willing to join this company!
...
A week later, Taiwan, Alfa Records.
"Hello, Mr. Jay Chou!"
"Hello, are you...?" Jay Chou picked up the phone and asked in confusion. Looking at the number, it was a strange phone and didn't know him.
"I'm from Williams Broker Company, called Tan Junyuan. Mr. Zhou, do you have time? Let's make an appointment to talk!"
"Williams Brokerage Company? Is it related to Henry Williams, the richest man in the world?"
"Yes, this is the company Henry Williams first established. The name Williams has been registered as a patent by Mr. Williams, and other companies cannot use it without authorization!"
Jay Chou can't stop his tongue, and his name can be registered as a patent. Is that all right? ! ! He thought for a while and replied: "Well, I get off work at 5 o'clock, where are you?"
"I live in a hotel not far from your company," Tan Junyuan paused and said, "There is a cafe called'Blue Phoenix' nearby. Do you know this place?"
"I know, then I'll see you after get off work!"
"Ok!"
A little bit of time passed, and dusk was approaching. After get off work, Jay Chou went to the coffee shop agreed upon by both parties. As soon as I walked in, I saw a middle-aged man in a suit standing up, smiling at him and waving.
This is the person...
Jay Chou walked over, "Hello!"
"Hello, please sit down, Mr. Zhou."
Tan Junyuan smiled and introduced himself, "I'm the President of Williams Brokers Asia——Tan Junyuan!" Then he handed out a business card to Jay Chou.
Jay Chou took it and glanced at it. The name of the company, phone number, fax, email, and then Tan Junyuan's phone number and name were on the business card.
"Mr. Tan Junyuan, did you ask me to sign a contract with me?" Jay Chou said straightforwardly.
"Yes, Mr. Zhou, what do you think? Presumably you also know that signing a contract with Williams Agency is equivalent to having Henry Williams as a big backer, and for an artist, this is very Important!" Tan Junyuan smiled confidently.
Jay Chou shook his head and said, "Yes, I know that... But, without Brother Wu Zongxian, there would be no me today. Wouldn't you be too ungrateful if you asked me to leave him now?! So, I'm sorry, Mr. Tan, I can't sign a contract. Williams Brokerage Company..."
"Mr. Zhou, the water flows low and people climb high. Mr. Henry Williams is very optimistic about you, and he named you by name. Let me personally come to Taiwan and invite you to join Williams brokerage company!" Tan When Junyuan said this, he paused for a while, and Jay Chou was shocked when he heard this.
"Mr. Jay Chou, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You must grasp it. If you miss it, you will probably regret it in the future!"
Jay Chou frowned and fell silent.
Jay Chou naturally wants to be famous. If it is cultivated by Henry Williams, it will be popular in Asia and even the world. However, if you abandon Wu Zongxian now, Jay Chou can't make it through his heart, as if his conscience is condemned...for a time, it is very tangled!
After a while, Jay Chou gritted his teeth and said firmly, "I'm really sorry, Mr. Tan, my choice is still to refuse!"
"Mr. Zhou, don't you think about it?!"
"Don't think about it!" Jay Chou said categorically. Immediately, he got up from the chair and said, "Farewell, Mr. Tan!" After saying that, Jay Chou left the cafe, but the coffee on the table was not drunk...
Tan Junyuan frowned slightly. He thought it was easy to get things done, but he didn't want to meet such a stubborn person. He thought about it and called Henry over.
"Mr. Williams, I talked to Jay Chou, but he is not willing to sign our company!"
"what is the problem?"
"Wu Zongxian is kind to him, so he is not willing to abandon Wu Zongxian!"
"Is Jay Chou an artist under Wu Zongxian's company?"
"Yes! Wu Zongxian's company is called Alfa Records!"
"Okay! Since Jay Chou can't dig it out, then buy Alfa Records!!!"
Henry's eyes flashed with light, the company belongs to me, and Jay Chou is not my contract artist too!
"I see, I'll do it right away!" Tan Junyuan nodded.
So, the next day, Tan Junyuan walked directly into Alfa Records. When Jay Chou saw him, he was shocked, showing a nervous look, thinking, how come he came to the company!
At this time, Wu Zongxian came over with a smile to greet Tan Junyuan.
"Hahaha... Mr. Tan, you are here!"
Tan Junyuan smiled and nodded, "It's nice to meet you, Mr. Wu!"
"Me too, I'm glad to meet you, come here, let's talk in the office!"
Wu Zongxian enthusiastically led Tan Junyuan to his office, and after sitting down, Tan Junyuan said, "Mr. Wu, I like to be straightforward, so I won’t go in circles with you. I’m here this time for the acquisition Alfa Records!"
"Acquisition of Alfa Records?" Wu Zongxian said in shock.
"Yes it is."
Tan Junyuan stared at the other party and said, "Williams Brokers is willing to invest 600 million Taiwan dollars to acquire Alfa Records!"
Alfa Records itself was not long established, and because Wu Zongxian has been busy with other affairs, the company initially did not have too specific business. After Jay Chou became popular, Alfa Records gradually developed into a big company relying on Jay Chou as a cash cow. . However, the contract between Jay Chou and Alpha Records was too harsh, and Wu Zongxian, like a capitalist, exploited Jay Chou's surplus value as much as possible, which eventually led to the two turning each other against each other.
With Wu Zongxian's gratitude report, Jay Chou couldn't bear it, and turning his face was inevitable. No matter how great the kindness is, seven years is still enough!
"600 million Taiwan dollars!" Wu Zongxian was shocked. He knew in his heart that the other party was able to pay such a high price for Jay Chou! Alfa Records’s current artist is Jay Chou alone...
Wu Zongxian thought now, he was considering the issue of gains and losses, 600 million Taiwan dollars is enough to make himself the richest of Taiwanese artists. And can Jay Chou make so much money for himself? Jay Chou’s talent is fully revealed through his first album. Maybe he can become a superstar in the future? It's really hard to make a decision...
Wu Zongxian raised his head and said, "Mr. Tan, I have to consider this matter for a few days before I can answer you!"
"Haha, it doesn't matter, I will stay in Taiwan for a few days anyway, you can tell me if you think about it!" Tan Junyuan said unhurriedly, acting in no rush.
"okay!"
Just after Tan Junyuan left Alfa Records, Wu Zongxian called Jay Chou to his office. He asked in a deep voice, "Jaylen, did that person look for you just now?"
"I've looked for it, and asked me to go to the cafe to talk about things yesterday."
"Have you gone?!" Wu Zongxian's expression changed.
"Go!" Jay Chou replied.
Wu Zongxian's face sank, and he continued to ask: "What did he talk to you about? Is he going to dig you?"
"Yes, but, Brother Wu Zongxian, don't worry, you have a good understanding of me. Without you, Wu Zongxian would not have me Jay Chou, so I have rejected him!" Seeing Wu Zongxian's face getting more and more ugly, Jay Chou quickly explained .
When Wu Zongxian heard this, his face eased slightly. He patted Jay Chou on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "Okay! Don't lose me, Wu Zongxian spent money to train you! To be a man, you must first learn to be grateful. You have done a good job. Don't let me down!"
Jay Chou nodded.
"Well, Jaylen, you go out to work..."
"Ok!"
After Jay Chou left, Wu Zongxian meditated alone. After a while, he muttered to himself: "No, the penalty for the contract signed by Jay Chou before is less than 5 million U.S. dollars. If he wants to quit, wouldn't I be a loss?" The more he thought about it, the more wrong he became, so he immediately began to draw up a contract that directly increased the penalty to NT$1 billion, which can be regarded as Taiwan's first high-priced artist's penalty.
"Jay, come to my office~lightnovelpub.net~ Wu Zongxian called and said.
"Oh, I'm coming right away!"
After Jay Chou walked into the office, he asked, "Brother Wu Zongxian, are you looking for something to do with me?"
Wu Zongxian smiled and said, "Sit down first, I did find something to do with you."
After Jay Chou sat down, Wu Zongxian spoke again: "That's it. I have re-drafted a contract. If you have no objections, sign it!"
Jay Chou took the document Wu Zongxian handed him, opened it and read it carefully.
After reading it, Jay Chou blushed and was very ugly.
This document is simply a deed. It has been signed for 7 years, with a liquidated damage of NT$1 billion, and all the copyrights of Jay Chou’s songs belong to the company, but the income part is the same as that of ordinary singers. The company takes 70% and the artist Take 30%.
"Brother Xian, isn't the contract too harsh? The contract is signed for 7 years without saying, but the 1 billion Taiwan dollar liquidated damages is too exaggerated!"
Wu Zongxian smiled and soothed: "Hehe, the high liquidated damages means that the company is optimistic about you and will focus on training you in the future. Although the split between you and the company is also 3:7, the company will tilt more resources toward you. Help, your album will surely sell well. If the album sells well, you will naturally get more money than ordinary singers!"
"How about, Jaylen? Don't you believe your brother Xian?!!!"
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