155: Chapter 155 Annual Subscription!

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Wu Yue and NetEase Cloud Music reached an agreement quickly.

The latter reacted much more strongly than Wu Yue expected upon hearing that Tencent Music had approached Lin Chuyan again.

Actually, this was just a difference in perspective between the two parties.

In Wu Yue's view, this was merely a normal interaction, an opportunity to raise the price.

But to NetEase Cloud Music, Lin Chuyan had become a weapon—a weapon used to counter Tencent Music's monopolistic copyright practices.

Perhaps this weapon was still just a small knife, still growing, but since it was now in their hands, it had the potential to cut open the monopoly on copyrights in the future.

From "I Am a Fish" to "General" to "a little red flower," coupled with the Most Potential Newcomer Award.

Now who would dare to say Lin Chuyan couldn't make it? Anyone with a sane mind already considered him a rising star in the Chinese Music Industry.

Furthermore, Lin Chuyan was still growing rapidly.

It wasn't as if they hadn't heard the new album. You know "lonely patient," right? Heard "a little red flower," right? There were plenty more songs of similar quality on the new album.

So, could NetEase Cloud Music let someone like that slip away? Absolutely not!

They were still discussing exclusive streaming rights this time. Regarding the 10 new songs on the new album, Wu Yue casually mentioned a price of 4 million for 1 year. This price was more than double that of the previous EP. He had intended for the other party to haggle, but to his surprise, they agreed immediately...

Damn it, miscalculation. That was a big loss.

Just one year of exclusive streaming rights, not even involving copyright, and they didn't even haggle on the flat price.

"I didn't expect that even I, Wu Yue, would have a moment of misjudgment..."

Lin Chuyan was also surprised: "4 million for 1 year. Plus the previous 7 songs for 2.1 million over 2 years. So, after taking this 6.1 million, we'll renew everything together later?"

Wu Yue nodded: "Renew, and at that time, the price for all the songs can be renegotiated."

Lin Chuyan snapped his fingers, feeling quite good: "Boss Zhu is a straightforward person."

"I thought about it carefully later and finally understood. Zhu Cong wants to bind you to him, which is why he's willing to spend money on you. He wants to counter Tencent Music's copyright monopoly."

Lin Chuyan couldn't help but smile: "Isn't he thinking a bit too much? Tencent has a pile of copyrights; I can't take them on alone."

Wu Yue shook his head: "Of course, it won't go that far. My guess is that the backend data for your previous songs on NetEase Cloud Music must be very good. To put it bluntly, he is betting on your future. You have both talent and traffic, and you have many fans. As long as you keep moving upward, as long as there are enough people who want to listen to your songs, then NetEase Cloud Music's daily active users won't be low. Either way, it's a good deal."

Lin Chuyan nodded, understanding.

Wu Yue was still sighing: "A miscalculation, a miscalculation. Now that I understand their thinking, I'll know how to quote prices in the future."

As for Zhu Cong, after securing the exclusivity, he couldn't help but start posting on Weibo...

"Spoiler alert: Lin Chuyan's new album, exclusive to NetEase Cloud Music. Second spoiler: What everyone has heard so far is just an appetizer; the new album is awesome."

This writing style, how should I put it, it's that kind of feeling where a wave of plain, unadorned showing off hits you in the face.

Look, I signed the exclusive, I listened to the new album in advance, but I didn't use a single exclamation mark in this Weibo post. I just mentioned it lightly, with a bit of humor, and did it effortlessly. Aren't I awesome?

"Awesome, awesome. It's an exclusive again, looks like I have to download NetEase Cloud Music again."

"Tencent Music is useless! Save where you should save and spend where you should spend—don't you understand this principle? All the spotlight has been stolen by Boss Zhu!"

"Boss Zhu is confused! Tell us, how much did you spend to get this? Do you love Lin Chuyan that much?"

"Boss Zhu is awesome! The 'Pig and Dog' combo is reunited again; how can we lose this time?"

Very good, this is the feeling he wanted.

Zhu Cong automatically ignored the words "Pig and Dog," feeling a bit floaty.

Although Lin Chuyan couldn't be considered a big shot yet, he had to hold onto his small arms and legs tightly; he couldn't let him run away.

Soon, Tianxing also posted on Weibo.

"dear music fans, we are very honored to announce that the highly anticipated artist Lin Chuyan's self-titled album Lin Chuyan is about to meet everyone!

This album is not only a milestone in Lin Chuyan's musical journey, but also a true portrayal of his personal growth. He has abandoned the framework of traditional love songs and instead uses music to tell a story about dreams, challenges, and self-discovery.

From "ambush from ten sides" to "General," from "lonely patient" to "a little red flower," Lin Chuyan persists in being himself in adversity, using musical notes to interpret an unyielding spirit.

Every song is a record of Lin Chuyan's dialogue with himself and a reflection of his inner world. We believe that this album will touch the heartstrings of every listener and resonate with them.

Release date: June 6th, 6 PM.

Reservation/Listening link: Click to enter

Let us follow in Lin Chuyan's footsteps, explore his musical world, and hear a different self."

It was still the kind of sappy copy that gave Lin Chuyan goosebumps all over after reading it.

However, he still had to repost it...

Attached his own copy: "It's coming, is this release time for the new album okay?"

He had a lot of fans now, belonging to the state where no matter what he posted, a bunch of people would praise him in various ways.

As soon as this sentence came out, a bunch of people immediately came out to type 666.

"The new album is too fast, so you really finished recording it in a month? Lin Chuyan, you are my god!"

"I sit in the front row for every one of Lin Chuyan's music classes!"

"Coffee in the morning, strong tea in the afternoon, staying up late at night—is it too much to listen to Lin Chuyan all day?"

"There's still a year until the new album is released, I'm dying."

It wasn't that there were no Haters, but the two songs he sang as a guest on "happy re-departure" had raised the level of the album too high. Haters weren't stupid either. If they criticized the album quality right now, what if they got slapped in the face later?

So the attacks were a bit weak.

Occasionally, someone would pop up to say a few things, only to have Lin Chuyan press their heads down and scold them back.

Mosquito Brother belonged to the type with a sharp tongue...

He had spent the last while finishing drama》 with his Junior, successfully disguising himself as a fan of Lin Chuyan in reality. The inner struggle and pain could be imagined. If he didn't go online to vent a little, he felt he would be suffocated sooner or later.

Mosquito Brother: "666, you're so good at choosing the time, why didn't you get up at 6 AM to release the album, you jerk?"

Reply: "I don't have to go to work or class, I can't get up. I'm the type who sleeps until they wake up naturally every day."

Mosquito Brother: "..."

It was just very infuriating.

Forget it, forget it, endure him for now, and think about how to roast him after listening to the new album tomorrow.

Sigh, the NetEase Cloud Music VIP I bought before seems to have expired?

Thinking about it, since I occasionally go shopping with my Junior now, I have to disguise myself as a fan of Lin the Dog anyway, so why not just...

Just buy a yearly membership!

Buy it! Buy the whole thing!