Then everyone moved to a nearby restaurant. Shaomai Qiang and Shi Xingyu were already waiting downstairs.
On the way here, the tickets collected by several parties were in Liu Qingshan's hands, and it was up to him how to divide them.
Although those celebrities were also in another car, he was the one who asked for help, so even though he was asking for tickets for them, the tickets had to be handed over to him first. This is the most basic principle of human conduct.
At the banquet, everyone was in a high mood, and it was very lively with people coming and going.
But Liu Qingshan did not participate, because Glenn Phoenix came to him to discuss important matters, and the two of them spent most of the time talking in secret in another room.
In fact, there was nothing unknown, it was mainly business discussions.
Phoenix wants to get more orders for celebrity concerts, but it has been traveling to Europe and the United States in the past few years. Today, it came to cooperate with Liu Qingshan in advance to sign some commercial performance orders in Asia.
Of course, this kind of behavior that is equivalent to monopolizing the market is impossible without strong strength, so behind him are two behemoths, Warner and Universal.
Moreover, Apple and Microsoft have also invested in the company. Although with the participation of these forces, Phoenix can only be reduced to a small specific executor, but his original purpose is to sell his own products.
Therefore, he is still happy to take on such a most painful and tiring position, but in return for sharing most of the income, the "West Lake" brand will become the best in the industry from now on. This is what he wants most.
"So, everyone else is hiding behind you, but you are at the front? Aren't you afraid that if something goes wrong, it is only in line with the rules of the game that you come out to take the blame?"
Phoenix smiled: "It is indeed possible that monopoly crimes will be involved, but I have already thought of a way out. Besides, I am using their relationship to open the way, and I am not responsible for the specific management. If someone really can't stand it, I will be most worried. For them, commercial bribery is not a small crime!"
"Is there really a way out?"
"Don't ask so closely, just tell me if you are willing to join."
"I don't want to take this risk, and as you know, I'm not short of money!"
"But you need a smooth concert market in the future, right? Just those people under you, Miss Jin, XY, easonchan, Taylor, and other signed singers."
"If I don't cooperate with you, I won't be able to find a performance market?"
"No, no, no, you misunderstood me. I mean, with my help, you and your people can save most of the trivial matters, and the commission is higher than that of any entertainment company! Anyway, for similar solo performances, you can I have to find a professional performing arts company to make specific arrangements. I can do whatever they can do!"
"No problem, it's just that for this kind of cooperation, of course I would first choose old friends, but you want more than just this, right?"
"We also need to make use of your fame. After all, Mr. Liu's influence is everywhere in Asia, especially in small island countries and cold countries. I think with you coming forward, the things we want to undertake will be much easier!"
"Mr. Glenn, the problem is that you just said that there will be risks, so I have to be careful!"
"There are risks, but they are only theoretical. Besides, the branch I am going to set up with you is for business development and does not involve actual operations. Even if something goes wrong, other legal persons will be there to take care of it."
Liu Qingshan shook his head firmly, "It is still possible to help friends, and partial cooperation is not impossible, but I am opposed to me joining!"
"Don't you want more commissions, Mr. Liu?" Phoenix was still insisting on his persuasion.
"Forget it, I'm not short of money, and I don't have that much time, but when you need me, there is no problem on my side. There is no need to pay dividends. As long as I and my people are involved in the performance, you It’s best when it’s convenient for you here!”
The reason why he insists on not letting go is because of the risk, and he knows that with the rapid development of the Internet industry in the future, this way of making money from solo concerts will be greatly reduced.
And the entire recording industry has lost its development prospects,
Excellent singers and works will also shrink severely, and the concert format will also fall into an obvious low ebb.
But it was difficult for him to talk about these things, so he could only refuse vaguely.
He also understands that the profits behind this kind of thing are quite large, and it is basically impossible for one company to dominate.
The international capital behind Phoenix is indeed powerful. The problem is that things related to the entertainment industry have always been major social events, which naturally attract attention and have gone beyond the scope of pure business.
Once things get serious, no amount of capital can protect him, and his self-protection methods are derived from decades or hundreds of years of business experience and lessons. If something goes wrong, he will definitely be swallowed up to pieces. Nothing left.
But Liu Qingshan couldn't remind him. First, what would happen in the future couldn't be used as a reason, and second, the relationship between him and him was not as close as he imagined.
Although they still have a common friend in Nash, when it comes to risks, this friendship based on business cooperation will immediately depreciate.
Seeing his clear attitude, Phoenix had no choice but to do the next best thing: "Mr. Liu, are you saying that we can help in other ways?"
Liu Qingshan gave him an affirmative reply: "It's not just help, it's also the kind that doesn't ask for anything in return. You helped me a lot with my first album back then. I'm grateful for that, so I think there's a close relationship between us." My friend, there is no reason to refuse a friend’s request for help!”
"Great! To be honest, I just don't have much confidence in the small island country and the cold country. The entertainment industry in these two countries is already quite developed, and even other derivative businesses have a complete set of operating rules. The stakeholders are also complicated!”
"But we have agreed in advance that we will not agree to things that I am not capable of. For example, I am not familiar with small island countries, and their entertainment industry is much more mature than ours, and it is difficult to do anything. many!"
"We won't let you participate in everything. We will go through the procedures ourselves. We will only come to you when we encounter difficulties that cannot be circumvented."
"That's no problem!"
In fact, Liu Qingshan was like a mirror in his heart. Phoenix's idea was that as long as he successfully helped him once, he would be able to use his name as a shield in the future.
Let's take the small island country as an example. Although Liu Qingshan's influence in the entertainment industry there is very small, he has deep contacts with the traditional folk forces there.
This has not been verified, and Taoka Taku has appeared several times in matters related to him. For example, when Takakura Ken was being treated, Taoka Taku led his men, but they had to wait in Kyoto for several days.
After settling the matter here, when he returned to the private room, Jin Xi Shancai approached him and asked: "Gele called to remind me, do you want to go over and show your face?"
Liu Qingshan nodded: "I have to go, and don't plan to come back early. Brother Zhongsheng should be there too. With so many music madmen gathered together, why don't we study the intro thoroughly?"
"Because of your participation? Come on, who are the audience going to the concert the day after tomorrow? How can we arrange you on the main melody? At most, you are just a supporting guest!"
"If you don't believe me, let's wait and see. Gle and the others will definitely put me in a very outstanding position, and I may even be responsible for a lot of parts!"
"Why do you think you can become the protagonist after finally coming back to hold a concert?"
"It's impossible to be the protagonist, but that song will definitely highlight me. I can't give a reason, but it feels like that."
"Okay, we'll find out when we go there! By the way, Elstner and the others all went over. It was Don Henry's suggestion. I asked Martinez, and he said that the other party mentioned it on the phone because of your A new song performance!"
"Huh? What do you mean by asking for the legend band? I originally planned to ask their band to accompany me, so it wouldn't make the relationship between us closer."
"Who knows what they are thinking, forget it, hurry up, we should go after a round!"
It was already nine o'clock in the evening when we arrived at the rehearsal venue of the Eagles.
It can be seen from the crowd outside the gate that the crowd of old artists is still very large, because it is obvious that most of them are middle-aged people.
However, these people also gave warm applause to the arrival of Liu Qingshan and Jin Xishan.
Liu Qingshan didn't say a word, he just waved and walked past with a smile. This place was no longer his home court, and he couldn't speak out at will.
Li Zhongsheng was indeed here. When he saw him coming, he greeted him from a distance.
As they walked side by side, he whispered his thanks.
"We are all members of our family, is it necessary to say this?"
"Okay, I won't say much more, but the recording of the new season of The Voice is about to begin, and Liu Huan wants to invite you to be the guest for the first episode."
"Brother Huan is back?"
"Not yet, we have to wait until next month when the Americans have their winter vacation."
"What am I going to do? A judge's assistant, or a temporary judge?"
"Be a contestant for once!"
Jin Xishan burst into laughter: "You really dare to think that his face will be revealed as soon as he appears. You can hear it from the audience's reaction, and it is difficult to guarantee that no one will call his name!"
"We'll talk about this later. First, we need to get people over! Besides, The Voice is the flagship project of Xueyu Entertainment. You hold the copyright in your hands. Find him to do it and let him fulfill his obligations!"
"Then let him go! I passed it here, and his opinion doesn't count!"
Li Zhongsheng laughed and glanced at Liu Qingshan, the smugness in his eyes clearly visible.
The band on the stage was playing and only waved to the guests, but there was a large group of people sitting under the stage, all of whom were related to the performance and their families.
Greg Frey's two children were the first to jump over and hug him. Although they were still young, they understood the importance of Liu Qingshan to their family.
Liu Qingshan likes his youngest son Zaen the most, and he hugs him every time he greets people.
