139 Qiumi Singles
(A/N)
I'VE FIGURED IT OUT!!!
The joke police get called when a joke is so bad, it's illegal, right?
So how do they find bad jokes?
With a joke detector, of course!
SO.
What if...
I make a joke so bad...
It isn't considered a joke?
And then it hit me.
Qiumi is obviously the company Miaoyi is creating, you learned that last chapter.
And she's announcing it at the same time as the single-release event is occurring.
1+1=2, so Qiumi + Singles = Qiumi Singles.
But where's the joke, you may ask?
...Doesn't Qiumi Singles sound like an American sliced cheese brand?
.
..
...
You know what, I'll just turn myself in.
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As days went by, TMY's trip to the capital city passed day after day. In the coming days, news about TMY's upcoming single-release event gradually gained traction.
Whispers of TMY's upcoming single-release spectacle began to weave their way into the ears of eager listeners, gradually igniting a spark of anticipation.
In the realm of music, it wasn't uncommon for a renowned DJ's release event to stir a certain level of excitement, causing ripples of interest to spread through the scene. Yet, there was usually a saturation point where the novelty would taper off.
However, this time, TMY's event was different. Just like TMY's consistent style of stirring things up, anyone who thought that TMY would let such a grand occasion pass quietly was indeed too naive.
True to form, TMY's event wasn't the run-of-the-mill gathering many expected. Until the day it officially took place, it continued to be filled with surprises...
Unlike the well-trodden path of conventional release events – where the routine involved unveiling details, rallying support, and outlining future prospects – TMY had a curveball ready.
A heavyweight figure was poised at the forefront, bearing a monumental revelation.
An Du Lian, Chairman of the Shanghai An Group, attended TMY and Jing Qiuhua's new single-release event as the host, holding the fort on-site.
Simultaneously, An Du Lian announced that he would personally invest a substantial sum into TMY, contributing to the establishment of "Qiumi Entertainment Co., Ltd.," holding 30% of the shares. The majority of these shares would be held by An Du Lian's daughter, An Qiuying, also known as Jing Qiuhua. An Du Lian would remain invested in his daughter's venture, with the company ownership belonging to TMY.
Soon, once all matters were settled, the official establishment of the company would be underway. It wasn't expected to be a lengthy process.
The main task at hand was to make the announcement public.
After all the anticipation and behind-the-scenes preparations, TMY was finally set to establish her own company, with the substantial support of An Du Lian, a recent powerhouse in the Shanghai business world...
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[Extra, extra! Shocking revelation: Main vocalist Jing Qiuhua of T/A exposed with an intricate connection to a business tycoon, evoking tears and astonishment.]
[Explosive Insider Information at the New Single Release Event: Is the electronic music scene about to be stirred into turmoil again? TMY's new single release event announced the official establishment of Qiumi Entertainment, founded by the youngest top DJ in China, with deep background and substantial funding from a magnate.]
[The conclusion of TMY's new single release event brought not only the anticipation of whether the single's sales could surpass 20 million in its first week, but also the sudden appearance of 'him' in the role of host and the establishment of Qiumi Entertainment...]
Not long after the event ended, the efficiency of the media was on full display, along with their passion for seizing hot topics. Soon, the internet was flooded with news about new developments in TMY's single-release event.
Reports about this news varied in titles and perspectives. In essence, An Du Lian's participation as the event's host and the announcement of his substantial investment to establish Qiumi Entertainment had been spread far and wide.
This caused TMY to once again become the center of attention, sparking discussions from all quarters.
"Wow, this move is really slick. Is she really going to start her own company?"
"True to TMY's nature, they can't go a day without causing a stir. Amazing, a divine tycoon investing 20 million – how many people have never seen that much money in their lives? Is it worth it?"
"Isn't Jing Qiuhua the main focus here? That's what's truly astounding. Who would've thought Jing Qiuhua would have a connection with An Du Lian?"
"Father and daughter... who would have guessed?"
"I can't wait for the official 'National Father-in-Law' title to be bestowed upon An Du Lian."
"Haha, with this news out, will anyone really care if 'Paradise' and 'Seve' can break 20 million in their first week?"
"Anyway, I've already bought the album. Whether they establish a company or not isn't our concern. Just listen to the music..."
It's said that the online populace shares a penchant for gossip – this trait knows no boundaries and applies to the whole world. People enjoy watching a spectacle, a post-dinner entertainment. This is the nature of humanity. Therefore, many people's focus wasn't on whether a company would be established or if the new single would exceed 20 million, but rather on the relationship between Jing Qiuhua and An Du Lian – the father-daughter connection.
In a way, it's quite remarkable. Even though various sources had already hinted at the connection between Jing Qiuhua and business magnate An Du Lian, there were many aspects of this relationship to delve into. Due to the lack of a direct response from the parties involved, many people remained skeptical.
However, at this release event, An Du Lian candidly admitted the truth. Yes, indeed, Jing Qiuhua, the main vocalist, was his daughter – no concealment necessary.
A music critic signed by a well-known microblog directly posted a tweet: "All I want to know now is, for those who were once relentlessly criticizing TMY for some unknown reasons, are you panicking now?"
This tweet, although it didn't explicitly name names, was very pointed, and many netizens and fans could think of many figures who fit that description.
In conclusion, the aftermath caused by this release event's ripple effect was extensive, and the flames of interest were burning ever higher.
With this pace and context, the entire electronic music scene's attention was focused on the capital city. After all, TMY and her team hadn't immediately returned to their city of origin after the release event. They had stayed at the headquarters of East Records, continuously creating suspense about their activities.
This situation was irresistibly appealing to various media outlets urgently seeking to capitalize on the momentum.
But as for why TMY and her team chose to stay in the capital, nobody could truly fathom. Instead, an unrelated event occurred.
On the third day after the release event arrived.
News spread from the An Group: [Di Capital Tianheng Media, officially acquired by the An Group in its entirety, both sides harmoniously concluded their negotiations this morning.]
Regarded as one of the foremost media companies in China, Tianheng Media, wholly acquired by the An Group, had now officially taken on the surname An ~
An Du Lian's grand move had shaken everyone and executed such a startling maneuver, naturally capturing the attention of various sectors once again. After all, no one had anticipated this sudden turn of events.
No media outlet had received any prior hints of this, and the swiftness of the An Group's actions was in line with An Du Lian's customary style. However, this time, it was somewhat different from the past...
Tianheng Media was unlike any other company. This marked the first time An Du Lian had targeted a top-tier enterprise. As for the official claim of 'harmonious and friendly' negotiations, no one believed it.
In these past few days, the online world had been abuzz with various activities, with an abundance of messages circulating.
In this way, a week had passed since the single-release event.
January 2nd, the day after the new year. Even though the hype around T/A receiving investment from An Du Lian to establish Qiumi Entertainment had gradually faded, there was still a significant event today that caught the attention of everyone focused on electronic music itself.
And that was... the global first-week sales statistics for T/A's new singles "Paradise" and "Seve" had been officially determined and would be announced by the Chinese Music Network!
This undoubtedly had the nerves of many people twitching. After all, just a short while ago, these two young girls had caused quite a stir. "Paradise" and "Seve" were different from their previous singles. They were T/A's first singles to be formally promoted through a release event, and they were also being released on all platforms. For this reason, TMY officially established accounts on foreign social media platforms. According to the latest data, their Twitter and Instagram followers had both surpassed the 2.5 million mark.
In such a short time? That's incredibly impressive.
It's important to note that follower counts on foreign platforms were not as inflated as those on domestic platforms like Weibo, as users tended to disperse themselves widely.
So, whether T/A could achieve the level of a "Hot Artist" this time—allowing their work to be included in the category of "Bestsellers"—would be determined by this occasion.
All electronic music enthusiasts were, perhaps unknowingly, focusing on this moment, each with their own purposes and expectations. For seven days, they had been eagerly awaiting the final result that would set many nerves on edge.
Even Miaoyi herself wasn't an exception to this anticipation. She attached great importance to the moment when the first-week sales figures were officially released.
Not for any specific reason, but simply because she felt it was achievable!
At this moment, in the meeting room of East Records' upper echelons, Miaoyi was seated on a sofa alongside Qiuying. Beside her sat the meticulous and exceptionally serious senior executives of East Records.
When the clock's hands reached 12:00 noon, her expression turned resolute, and she whispered, "It's here!"
