Early March...
In a video and CD store in Jinling.
A middle-aged man named Lao Liu, carrying a car full of CDs and video tapes, opened the closed shop door and started carrying things inside.
After carrying and arranging everything.
He took out a CD and looked at it, it depicted an extremely handsome young man.
His name was Luo Yun Chu.
He didn't recognize him, guessing he was a newcomer.
If it wasn't for the company's requirement, he wouldn't have stocked such a CD single.
He could buy a few more portraits, after all, those teenage girls who chased stars now loved this kind of poster.
It should sell very well.
Let's hear it.
With this thought, Lao Liu put the CD single into the player.
The screen image played accordingly.
Lao Liu was taken aback by the prelude, the song had a traditional style, making it very comfortable to listen to.
As the owner of a video and CD store, he had listened to many songs, but this kind of traditional prelude was rarely heard, surprisingly good.
With anticipation, he patiently listened on.
“A lamp of loneliness, stands alone by the window.”
“I'm behind the door, pretending you haven't left.”
“Returning to the old place, the full moon is even more lonely.”
“The candlelight, awake in the middle of the night, can't bear to blame me.”
“A pot of drifting...”
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It was March.
The ancient city of Jinling had just entered early spring, the maple trees along the road were lush green.
Music flowed out of the CD store.
There were already a few pedestrians and students gathered at the door of the store, all sharing one characteristic: they loved traditional Chinese music.
Except for some female students who were risking being late, attracted by the poster at the door.
Lao Liu didn't react at first when he saw the MV, until it ended did he realize the store was packed.
Unbelievable.
You know, CDs and physical albums are getting harder and harder to sell these days.
Most young people nowadays are after MP3s, or songs that can be downloaded online.
It's rare to have a full house on the opening day.
The first to speak were a few female students, who seemed to be in a hurry.
“Boss, how much does that poster sell for? Does buying a few CDs come with a poster?”
Lao Liu cheerfully held up five fingers.
“Okay.” The female students didn't even blink and agreed, their eyes fixed on the poster of the young man.
After the transaction, they took a poster and a CD and ran off with their friends to go to school.
The remaining customers were not as impulsive, they asked about the album first, and even prepared to listen to other songs.
Lao Liu saw the desire to buy in their eyes, unfortunately, this album is just a warm-up for now.
This song, "East Wind Breaks", is the main song for promotion.
The factory will start printing and selling it in a few days.
Lao Liu decided that as long as the quality of the other songs is not too bad, he will order a large batch of goods.
And that young man's poster, he must stock up on more.
Such things are happening in CD and video stores across the country.
But Luo Yun Chu, the protagonist of the album, is still working hard in the crew.
Originally, the role of the supporting actor was not much.
As a result, the unscrupulous director kept adding scenes for him, delaying the shoot until now.
It's estimated that it will take a few more days to finish filming.
Time flies.
A few days later, Universal Music sent a message, the initial publicity was very successful.
The promotional single CD "East Wind Breaks" was sold out.
They planned to print 100,000 albums first and release them in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
100,000 sounds small, but actually it's very exaggerated for a newcomer.
You know, the standard for a gold record is 35,000, and the standard for a platinum record is 50,000.
Basically, if it can sell this much in a week, it can get a record sales certification.
Of course, this is the standard in Hong Kong.
The Mainland usually only counts total album sales.
This is not only because of the regional difference, but also because of the population difference.
After all, the combined population of the two islands is less than half of mainland China.
In the crew.
Liu Xiao Li is handling the album release over there.
Fan Bing Bing took the opportunity to rest and sat down next to Luo Yun Chu and asked.
“Do you have any results? Sister only managed to buy one CD.”
She wasn't very familiar with the ins and outs of the record industry.
Luo Yun Chu was unusually happy and said.
“It's not bad. Originally, we were going to print 50,000 copies, but the CDs are selling well, so we're going to double the print run.”
“That's great, little brother.” Fan Bing Bing was happy for him, but thinking that he was leaving in a few days, she suggested.
“Should sister treat you to a big meal in a few days? Otherwise, we won't know when we'll have a chance to get together again.”
Luo Yun Chu snapped his fingers.
“Okay. As long as Auntie agrees, I'm fine with it.”
Damn, Fan Bing Bing knew that Liu Xiao Li was her biggest obstacle in getting close to Luo Yun Chu.
But she couldn't do anything about her, she changed her tone and whispered softly.
“Good brother, can't you just sneak out and avoid her? Sister will take you to have some fun.”
She even grabbed Luo Yun Chu's clothes and twisted her body slightly, a little bit like a woman acting cute.
This was the first time Luo Yun Chu had seen Fan Auntie acting cute, no wonder Auntie said she was a vixen, it was hard to refuse.
He wanted to go and see, but he was afraid of being caught by Auntie.
This feeling was like when you played too late at school and were afraid of getting scolded when you got home.
Sneaking out at night is even more serious.
“Forget it, I'll have Auntie treat you when the album officially launches in a few days, the three of us together.”
Fan Bing Bing pouted, she didn't want to see that annoying woman.
But now, Luo Yun Chu's position in her heart had changed after the success of the first CD...
She didn't think for too long.
“Alright then, we'll get together then. Don't forget.”
“Hmm.” Luo Yun Chu nodded, he wouldn't forget this.
The next few days went on as usual.
However, unbeknownst to Luo Yun Chu, he had already gained a group of potential fans across the country.
Because, strictly speaking.
His posters were even more popular than the CDs, they were basically swept clean by women of all ages.
Many female students bought the posters and shared them with their friends in school, basically they became Luo Yun Chu's basic fans.
Then they started to search for any information about Luo Yun Chu.
They didn't need any talent, most of these junior and senior high school girls only looked at faces.
Talent was just a bonus for them, not a necessity.
Otherwise, how could there be so many crazy fans in the entertainment industry, didn't they all start with faces?
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PS: Extra chapter today, more tomorrow.