There is no banquet in the world that never ends. Even if Nakamori Akina and Koizumi Kyoko, two rising stars in Japan, meet Cao Zhiqiang again, it will eventually come to an end. People will be gone and their bellies will be full, so they will eat quickly. After we were full and full, it was time to part ways.
Nakamori Akina was okay, but Koizumi Kyoko obviously didn't want to let the show go, and wanted to drag Cao Zhiqiang to the karaoke room to sing karaoke together.
Karaoke rooms, that is, KTVs, have not yet emerged in China at this time, but they are already very popular in Japan and are relatively mature.
In Tokyo, Japan, in the 1980s, almost all prosperous places had karaoke rooms, and singing in karaoke rooms was also one of the pastimes of young people at this time.
It's a pity that Cao Zhiqiang, who suddenly wanted to be a Japanese literary giant, was no longer in the mood to compete with these two great singers. He just wanted to go back to write and copy "Norwegian Wood" as soon as possible.
Although it seems easier to be a singer, in fact, the social status of Japanese singers during this period was not high.
To sum it up, the social status of Japanese entertainment industry artists, whether actors or singers, is not as low as that of South Korean artists, but it is still far lower than that of literary giants.
In fact, it's the same in China. Those who sing are not as good as those who write songs, and those who write songs are not as good as those who write.
Cao Zhiqiang's main purpose in coming to Japan is to make money, so he must first open up a market.
Originally, he really wanted to start with singing, but considering his Chinese identity, he suddenly felt that it was not a good idea to show up as a singer as soon as he came.
How should I put it? In the 1980s, although China and Japan were a rare good time due to the honeymoon relationship between China and the United States, and various exchanges between the two sides became increasingly close, among the Japanese people, Cao Zhiqiang was able to understand most of the Japanese People’s contempt for the Chinese cannot be compared to that of others.
This experience was not gained from the brother and sister Masashi Zuoda, nor was it gained from Akina Nakamori and Kyoko Koizumi.
These people are actually quite cautious and pay great attention to this aspect, trying not to show that sense of superiority.
Only Koizumi Kyoko accidentally showed this when talking about pagers before, but she quickly ignored it and later apologized specifically for it. It must have been an unintentional mistake.
He really realized how Japanese people looked down on Chinese people when he was out shopping. Xu Chun and Anping couldn't speak Japanese well. Once they were asked where they were from, they told them honestly that they were from China. You will receive a contemptuous smile and look.
Why Xu Chun and Anping were both a little depressed after going shopping? It is probably the main reason why they were continuously despised, rather than feeling stressed after seeing the prosperity of Japan. Stress and other things are probably all excuses.
This is normal. After all, Japan in the 1980s had far higher GDP and per capita income than China at that time, and its material life was completely incomparable.
It is perfectly normal for people in developed areas to look down on people from underdeveloped areas.
Just like the Chinese in 2023, don’t they also look down on the Indians of the same period?
Cao Zhiqiang had already expected this, so he didn't think it was a problem.
There is also a saying, perhaps because Japan's economy is on the rise at this time. Ordinary Japanese during this period, probably because they have money in their pockets, are unprecedentedly tolerant, and their acceptance of truly talented foreigners is also low. Very high, including mainlanders.
For example, Teresa Teng, as an authentic Chinese, the Japanese love her very much at this time.
However, she didn't become popular with Japanese people all of a sudden, she also got through it slowly.
It is said that the first time Teresa Teng came to Japan for development was at the end of 1973. At that time, she accepted the Japanese invitation, officially signed a contract with Japan's Polydor Records, and decided to come to Japan for development.
This is actually normal. After all, the Japanese record market at this time is currently the largest market in the world after the United States. In terms of making money purely, the mainland's record market is still far behind the Japanese market, let alone Baodao's. market.
However, when Teresa Teng first came to Japan, the company offered her
He released a single album called "Tonight or Tomorrow". Unfortunately, it got off to a bad start, with mediocre response and very average results.
For this reason, she was despised by many Japanese people. Thanks to Minoru Funaki, who was the production manager of Polydor Records at the time and who persuaded her to go to Japan for development, and who constantly encouraged her, she persisted and continued to stay in Japan. Japan worked hard and did not give up.
You know, when Teresa Teng went to Japan, she was already a super singer in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Even in the Southeast Asian market, she had a place. However, when she went to Japan to develop, the response was mediocre and disappointing.
However, it is said that Teresa Teng was not discouraged. In addition to practicing Japanese hard, she also studied the singing methods of Japanese singers, gradually discovered the preferences of Japanese people, and changed her singing methods.
It wasn't until her second single "Airport" was released that it became an immediate success. She also won the Newcomer Award at the 16th Japan Record Awards for this song, thus becoming one of Japan's top singers.
Since then, Teresa Teng has completely opened up the Japanese market with her own strength, and finally gained recognition from the Japanese. Many Japanese even believe that she is one of the two major singers in Asia alongside Misora Hibari.
Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. After 1979, due to the fake passport incident, she had to leave Japan and seek refuge in the United States.
It is now 1983, and Teresa Teng is still living in the United States, but when it comes to her name, most Japanese people know her and have an impression of her.
The reason is very simple, that is, although Teresa Teng no longer works hard in Japan, her singing voice has remained, and it is a must-have song for many karaoke OKs.
Not only that, Teresa Teng's status in the Chinese-speaking circle is also increasing day by day. Her songs are not only popular in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but also go viral in mainland China.
That is to say, with the help of her popularity in mainland China, Teng Lijun, who is still taking refuge in the United States, has risen in popularity instead of falling. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is at the peak of her powers, far stronger than in 1979.
Not only in the Chinese-speaking circle, but also in the Japanese-speaking circle, Teresa Teng is becoming more and more famous, even though she has not come to Japan for a long time to develop.
In short, although China and Japan have established diplomatic relations, if a mainlander comes to Japan to develop, normally he will still encounter a lot of difficulties.
Although Masashi Saoda is a good person, he seems to want to sign him as an agent just like Deng Lijun did when he signed him, and then let him develop in Japan.
From a political perspective, this is indeed good. After all, this period is the period of friendship between China and Japan. If he comes to Japan to develop, at least there will be no problems at the political level, at least there will be no fake passport incident, and it will be easy to travel to and from Japan.
But there are two problems here.
First, Masashi Zuoda's firm was too weak, so I signed a contract with him rashly, which was a bit of a bargain.
After all, once you sign a contract, it will start in five years!
Secondly, Masashi Zuoda obviously wanted to push himself at his concert and make his debut at his concert.
Although this is well-intentioned, it is somewhat of a handover, and this move is very risky. If the audience does not buy it, you will also be affected.
Just like Akina Nakamori before, she obviously did not agree to Masashi Sabota's request, and she must have been aware of the risks of being a special guest.
In fact, there is no problem in having some other singers as special guests at the concert, but the premise is that you also have to sing seriously. If you don't sing because your voice is not good, just beep, and then only let the special guests sing, this will be easy. The audience felt cheated.
When the time comes, no matter how strong Cao Zhiqiang's singing ability is, he may not be able to satisfy the large number of fans and audiences who are resistant.
Fans have always been obsessed with something. It can take just a matter of minutes for a fan to turn into a fan, especially when you feel you have been cheated. It is unreasonable to turn from a fan to a fan.
Once your fans turn black, no matter how good your friend sings, you won't care.
Therefore, Cao Zhiqiang felt that Zuotian Masazhi's idea was too naive, no, not naive, it was just a big trap.
Therefore, he felt that he should be more cautious when cooperating with Masashi Zuoda.
In addition, he felt that he should also learn from Deng Lijun.
Why can Teresa Teng be in Japan?
Ben debuted and became famous very quickly, just because she worked hard enough?
In fact, that's not the case. The biggest problem is that when Teresa Teng came to Japan to debut, she already had her own aura.
Because when she came to Japan, she was already a Chinese-speaking singer. Her abilities were obvious to all, and her Chinese-speaking songs also had many fans in Japan.
If Teresa Teng wasn't already very famous and had many fans in Japan, Minoru Funaki, who was the production director of Polydor Records at the time, wouldn't have taken the initiative to invite Teresa Teng to develop in Japan.
In the same way, although Cao Zhiqiang is now somewhat famous in mainland China, and singer A Qiang's name is barely known to everyone, it is still not enough.
Therefore, he felt that it would be better to start with replicating his domestic success first.
If you can publish here first, become a famous best-seller, and then sing as a famous artist, the effect will be much better.
In addition, it is okay to collaborate with Masashi Zuoda, but you cannot rush to attend one of his concerts. This is very bad for your character.
Cao Zhiqiang estimated that when everyone knew that Zuoda Masashi had a broken voice and wanted a special guest to save the situation, not many people would agree. The risk was too great.
And Masashi Zuotian is also an honest person. He told the truth when he asked for help. He said at the beginning that his voice was bad. No one with a certain reputation would dare to help him.
However, if you think about it carefully, Masashi Zuoda is really having a hard time now.
His voice is broken, but the concert cannot break the contract. If no one comes to help, he must start singing, but the singing effect is not good, then there may really be a performance accident.
[In view of the general environment,
No wonder he thought of me. He probably had no choice but to seek medical attention in a hurry.
Sure enough, when Cao Zhiqiang and Zuotian Masazhi returned to their residence, Zuotian Masazhi, who was already a little drunk, immediately apologized to Cao Zhiqiang.
The reason for the apology is also very simple, that is, he should not ask Cao Zhiqiang for help in participating in next week's concert, as that would harm him, Cao Zhiqiang.
"Mr. Zuotian." Cao Zhiqiang sighed, "I understand your difficulties, but why are you not honest? Just make an announcement in advance and tell your fans that your voice is broken and you can't hold concerts. , isn’t that good?”
"But this is a breach of contract." Masashi Zuoda sighed.
"A broken throat is a force majeure, right?" Cao Zhiqiang said, "This is not your subjective wish. Can't you just discuss it with the organizer and explain your situation clearly?"
Compared with breach of contract, the organizer does not want to have a performance accident, right?
If the organizer really embarrasses you for breaking the contract, you can go on TV or ask a reporter to give you an exclusive interview, tell the story, and let the fans accuse the organizer of being inhumane and use public opinion to put pressure on the organizer.
Of course, you don’t have to do this. You can talk about this matter with your organizer and let the organizer understand that it is morally wrong to force you to pay liquidated damages in accordance with the contract when your voice is broken. It is untenable, and it is tantamount to breaking up, and no one will benefit.
On the contrary, ask the organizer to be more tolerant and allow you to continue working together when your voice is better.
In short, before the concert starts, sit down and have a discussion with the organizer to see if you can not pay liquidated damages and only get the cost money such as venue fees. As for the pre-sale tickets, also return them to them. .
It’s easy to negotiate and the organizer will usually agree as long as they don’t have any grudge against you. What do you think? "
Zuoda Masashi did not reply immediately, but wiped his forehead with a cold wet towel, forced himself to wake up, and then frowned and said, "Is this really okay?"
Cao Zhiqiang was speechless: "Will it work? You have to give it a try? Wait, haven't you told the organizer about your broken voice?"
Zuotian Masashi opened his mouth, then nodded and lowered his head.
Cao Zhiqiang understood immediately when he saw Zuotian Masashi's appearance.
It turns out that the news about his bad voice didn't spread, at least
The organizer who helped him hold the concert was not clear.
Then, without notifying the organizers that his voice was broken, Masashi Sabota secretly wanted to continue the concert with a special guest to save the concert, hoping to get over the concert lake.
"I'm really impressed by you!" Cao Zhiqiang shook his head, "Zuotian-kun, you can't do this. You have to be more honest. You have to really hide the organizer and try to get the concert lake over. In the end, you will suffer the loss. You."
Masashi Zuoda sighed, raised his head again and said, "But if I really tell the truth about my broken voice, and the organizer insists on paying liquidated damages and compensating for losses, what should I do?
All the pre-sale tickets have been sold out. If it is said that the concert cannot be held now, a refund will be made again. Then there will be another expense, which I am afraid I will have to pay.
I already owe a lot of debt. If I owe another liquidated damages, I, I'm afraid I really can't afford it. "
"You are Hu Tu!" Cao Zhiqiang said earnestly, "Zuo Tianjun, you already owe a large sum of money anyway, it doesn't matter if you owe a little more, but your reputation must not be ruined.
If your reputation is ruined, it will be extremely difficult for you to come back and make a comeback in the future.
If your strength is there and your reputation is there, you will be able to make a comeback sooner or later.
But if you covet the liquidated damages and the concert ticket money now and ruin your reputation, you will never be able to make a comeback in the future.
When the time comes, not only will your fans abandon you, but most importantly, you will also offend the organizer. How will you continue to function in the industry in the future?
If the money is gone, you can still make it again. If your reputation is gone, you have nothing!
Take advantage of now and quickly admit your mistake to the organizer.
It’s still not too late to remedy the situation! "
Upon hearing what Cao Zhiqiang said, Zuotian Masashi suddenly punched the tatami, then took a deep breath and said: "I understand, I know what to do! Cao Sang, thank you for waking me up, thank you very much!"
After saying that, Zuotian Masazhi took a few steps back, and then gave Cao Zhiqiang a standard kowtow and kneel down.
Seeing this situation, Cao Zhiqiang twitched his mouth and said, "Okay, just know that you are wrong, no need to do this."
"Thank you!" Masashi Zuoda, who continued to bow and bow, shouted again, "Thank you very much!"
Cao Zhiqiang scratched his head in embarrassment: "Well, how long are you going to kneel? When will you get up? I want to take a shower."
Zuotian Masashi sat up again, looked at Cao Zhiqiang quietly, and then said seriously: "Cao Sang, I am so lucky to know you in my life! You are a true friend! A great friend!"
