This celebrity became even more popular after being exposed of having multiple girlfriends-Chapter 603 - 413_2

But that’s for others; for Wu Mu, these happen to be disadvantages.

Promotion is troublesome enough, but the key thing is that he mainly has to spend the Performance Card this time.

He has too many Performance Cards on hand, 19 in total.

And the Performance Card can’t cover the costs. If he’s doing physical albums, wouldn’t those profits be entirely consumed by channels and costs?

So Wu Mu didn’t hesitate to shake his head, "Mainly digital albums, and the platform’s share ratio needs to be lowered."

Back when he didn’t have much negotiation power, letting the music platform take a 30% share was acceptable. Now that he has the bargaining power, it’s certainly time to lower it.

Lowering the platform share ratio?

The platform managers present weren’t very pleased, "Wu Mu-san, the industry-standard 30% ratio is already very low. We also have to invest in promotional resources and authorization fees for this."

Wu Mu didn’t mind, "I don’t need your promotional resources, and you can also make concessions on authorization fees."

What? No need for promotional resources, and concessions on authorization fees?

That’s not impossible to talk about.

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Album cooperation cannot be settled in a day, especially when there are so many platforms’ people together.

This time, it’s just initial contact.

The main focus will be private discussions afterwards.

Wu Mu didn’t stay long in Japan, flying back home the next day, leaving Shi Wu to handle matters here.

The managers from various major platforms were initially very enthusiastic, especially after witnessing Wu Mu’s live performance.

But after detailed engagement, they gradually sensed something was amiss.

It’s one thing for Wu Mu to try to lower their platform share ratio, but he seemed entirely uninterested in the promotional resources they were offering?

And he was also dissatisfied with the authorization fees they proposed.

In the end, he even put their promotional resources out as a condition, saying he could do without them, so they’d lower the share ratio.

What?

No need for promotional resources?

What does this person mean?

Did he contact other promotional channels? But their promotional channels are already top-notch. If they want to cooperate with their platform, using their channels would obviously be the best.

The platform managers started feeling uncertain.

This kind of cooperation clearly isn’t something that can be sorted out in one meeting, let alone with so many platform representatives gathered together.

So both sides just briefly got in touch, and the specifics will depend on future private talks.

Shi Wu will lead the team to engage here, while Wu Mu planned to return to the country that very night.

"Brother Wu, I’m counting on you to handle matters here, try to lower their share ratio; you can do without their promotional resources, and we can agree to less authorization fees." Wu Mu reminded him.

Today was just a brief interaction, any real cooperation will depend on subsequent private engagements.

So after staying a day in Japan, Wu Mu was about to return to the country, leaving Shi Wu with the team to handle the situation here.

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Even when several platform representatives are gathered together, nothing substantial can be discussed; today was just temporary contact, and future discussions will determine specifics.

However, before reaching the hotel, he unexpectedly noticed a familiar face by the roadside.

What, why is she here?

Wu Mu curiously looked at a figure standing at the entrance of a restaurant ahead.

It was Su Meng, whom he met long ago during the first session at the Star Agency.

She was standing next to a red Ferrari, looking quite angry, saying something to the person in the Ferrari.

Wu Mu couldn’t see who was in the Ferrari, but that person evidently had quite a temper, because after just a few words, they simply hit the accelerator and drove off, leaving Su Meng behind.

Su Meng was left standing there, twisting her brows as she watched the car drive away.

Wu Mu amusedly drove his car over, rolled down the window, and said with a smile, "Hello, Little Su, long time no see."

Su Meng turned her head to look at him and seemed momentarily stunned.

This was only their second meeting in real life.

But it seemed Su Meng was quite following his updates; Wu Mu often received feedback from her on his new songs via WeChat.

They didn’t chat much, just simply mentioning that the songs were really nice to listen to.

Hmm, whether black fans or white fans, they at least contributed to his viewership.

Wu Mu laughed and said, "Did your driver leave? Want me to give you a lift?"

Su Meng hesitated slightly, "Let me inform my family."

"Aunt Qing, you don’t need to come over. Well, my friend will send me back. Okay, understood."

After finishing the call, Su Meng opened the passenger side door of Wu Mu’s car and sat inside.

After clarifying her intended destination, Wu Mu curiously asked, "Aren’t you from Shen City? Why are you here?"

Su Meng shook her head, "I am from Shen City, but my family also has a house here in Beijing."

She paused for a moment, her face rarely showing a smile, "Just now at the venue, my friends all wanted to cover their ears to your first song."

Wu Mu laughed aloud, "Well, that has nothing to do with me, right? There was nothing wrong with my singing."

Wu Mu chatted with Su Meng as he quickly drove her to her home, a large quadrangle courtyard located in the Upper City District, not far from the Forbidden City.

Hmm, confirmed, she’s also one of the Heavenly Dragon People.

Wu Mu was quite surprised, although Su Meng’s words and behavior usually indicated her family was quite wealthy.

But he didn’t expect them to be this rich.

This courtyard, at least...

The host was temporarily unavailable, Yang Rongfa asked, "Many circle insiders and company bosses came today. Do you want me to introduce some to you?"

This is an opportunity for regular insiders.

It’s always beneficial to know more people.

But... remembering the experience at the previous banquet, Yang Rongfa wisely chose to ask first.

Wu Mu shook his head, "No..."

However, halfway through shaking his head, his gaze swept over a figure in a small reception area next to the main living room, partially obscured, and he paused slightly.

"Is Director Lin here as well?" Wu Mu asked Yang Rongfa.

He was naturally referring to Director Lin, Lin Qingyue’s father, Lin Xueming.

Although Lin Qingyue was able to return tonight, she needed to handle affairs with the crew and wouldn’t be here.

Moreover, when talking with Lin Qingyue in the morning, Wu Mu mentioned that he would attend this banquet. If Lin Qingyue were also coming, she would definitely let him know.

"Yes, Tang Wei and Xie Chunfang are also here." Yang Rongfa nodded.

The names rotated in Wu Mu’s mind; these two were also industry bigwigs on par with Lin Xueming, belonging to the top tier within the circle.

Yet he wasn’t expecting to win resources by getting on good terms with these directors, so he didn’t care about them.

But with Lin Xueming here, it’s not fitting to not greet him.

"I’ll go say hi to Director Lin." He stepped towards the small reception area.

"Director Lin and the others are here too; do you want to say hi?" Yang Rongfa leaned in and whispered.

He spoke while gesturing to the small reception area next to the main living room.

The small reception area seemed to be a place for private meetings, separated with decor, and its full view wasn’t visible, appearing smaller than the main area.

Lined with closer-placed sofas, many people were chatting there.

Director Lin?

Wu Mu’s mind quickly turned and he immediately knew it was Lin Qingyue’s father, Lin Xueming.

Although Lin Qingyue was returning tonight, she still had to handle crew affairs and wouldn’t be present here.

Furthermore, in the morning, Wu Mu talked with Lin Qingyue about attending this banquet, so if Lin Qingyue were also coming, she would’ve informed him.

"I’ll go say hi." He nodded.

With Lin Xueming present, he surely needed to greet them.

"Light Shadow Media and Yahua Film and Television bosses are here, along with Director Tang and Director Xie." Yang Rongfa whispered again.

Light Shadow Media, Yahua Film and Television?

Even without encountering the circle, Wu Mu knew these two companies. If Yang Rongfa’s company belonged to the industry middle layer, then these two were genuine top tier.

They are listed companies that produce major film productions every year and have artist management businesses, boasting numerous celebrity stars.

No need to elaborate on these two.

As for Director Tang and Director Xie?

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