New York 2006

Chapter 139
Early in the morning, Luo Ji woke up from his hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

As his record sales increased, his various results became better and better.Last night's concert at Lincoln Financial Field attracted 8 people, making it the largest concert he has ever held.

Fiona walked up to Luo Ji as usual, holding a stack of newspapers and magazines in her hand, but something was wrong with her today and she had a wicked smile on her face.

Luo Ji looked at the unusual Fiona with a confused look on her face: "What's wrong?"

"look by youself!"

Luo Ji picked up the newspaper and read it.What caught my eye was the news not long ago: "Logic was stripped of his shirt by an enthusiastic fan at the Chicago Music Festival, and the scene was chaotic."

The reporter's picture was very scheming. It showed Luo Ji with no clothes on. A group of fans surrounded Luo Ji in the middle. Two female fans were groping his chest. Luo Ji was trying his best to squeeze out, looking a little embarrassed. .

Luo Ji curled his lips and didn't pay attention. He had already expected this news.When he turned to the second newspaper, Luo Ji was instantly angry.

"Logic is stupid and has a lot of money. The record company launched six singers, but none of them became famous. The game company also launched free games for free entertainment for the American public."

Luo Ji said loudly: "Trash tabloids, obviously Bruno Mars and Tracy's results are passable. Also, my game is not completely free, there are value-added charges."

Fiona was holding her stomach and laughing very happily: "Hahaha, I have seen good news about you all day long, but it is quite interesting to see your negative news all of a sudden!"

"伱...forget it, I won't argue with you. I'm in a good mood."

Last night's concert was particularly successful, and since today was his birthday, Luo Ji was in a particularly good mood.So he read other newspapers.

"Logic's album "16" has never topped the Billboard singles chart since being knocked out of No. 2 by Miley Cyrus' "Hannah Montana 1" soundtrack. "16" Topping the Billboard album chart for 16 weeks is the best record achieved by any singer's album in the new century. At only [-] years old, he has made history."

The newspaper had just finished praising him, and then added a few sour words: "However, the fact that "16" has achieved such good results is also related to the decline of the current record industry. The current record industry..."

After reading a report of several thousand words, the core content can be summarized in just a few sentences.

The fact that Logic's album has achieved such good results has little to do with the quality of the album, but mainly because he has no competitors this year.If we put it in previous years, we would never have achieved such good results.

Luo Ji curled his lips. If a white singer got such good results, he would be blown away by the media. How could he report it so weirdly?But it doesn't matter, the facts are the facts, no matter how he got it.

"Logic's single "We don't talk anymore" has been at the top of the Billboard singles chart for four weeks after ousting Rihanna's "Umbrella" to win the top spot on the Billboard singles chart. Ranking Second place was Shane Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls,” which pitted two underage boys against each other on the singles chart.”

Sean Kingston is a 17-year-old chubby black kid with a strong first single!
Many media compared him with Luo Ji, and some people interviewed Luo Ji about his views on this, but they were ignored by Luo Ji. As an old man in the music industry, Luo Ji would not compare him with a new singer to give him a chance to gain popularity. .

"Logic's single "Viva La Vida" has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles in recent years."

"The global box office of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" reached 5 million yuan in the five days after its release. It became the 3.33th film to achieve this result in history."

"The DVD market shrank by 2007% year-on-year in the first half of 4.5, marking the first time DVD sales have declined since the format was introduced 10 years ago."

This news surprised Luo Ji. DVDs have always been an important source of income for the film industry.Sometimes it accounts for 60% of major studio profits.

If a movie fails at the box office, DVD can provide the last and best stopping point. DVD revenue can save failed TV series and generate cash flow from older movies.A movie usually makes more money on DVD than if it were released in theaters.

For a movie that grossed 4000 million to 5000 million yuan at the box office, it's not unusual for a DVD to make 5000 million to 6000 million yuan.

Luo Ji's current income includes hundreds of thousands of dollars in DVD income, which comes from the sales of his album MV.However, music videos generally cannot be sold, and few people buy music videos to take home to watch. What everyone buys are DVDs of popular movies and TV series.

"we can only do this."

Luo Ji said helplessly that he could not change the general trend of the industry.But Apocalypse's movie profit should be quite easy, he thought to himself.

Jingle Bell!Jingle Bell!Luo Ji picked up his iPhone and saw that it was Taylor calling.

"Happy birthday, my dear! You are 17 years old today!"

A smile appeared on Luo Ji's lips: "Have you prepared a birthday gift for me?"

Taylor laughed mischievously: "Of course I'm ready, but I won't tell you now!"

"what exactly is it?"

"Don't ask, I won't tell you if you ask me."

"Ok."

The two talked about love for a while before Luo Ji hung up the phone. He looked at Fiona next to him: "What gift did Taylor prepare for me?"

Fiona rolled her eyes and pretended to be calm and said, "I don't know!"

Luo Ji complained: "Your acting skills are really bad."

"Anyway, I promised her to keep it a secret!"

Taylor's phone call seemed to start a prelude of blessings, and his phone messages continued immediately.

Britney, Avril Lavigne, Yao Ming, lawyer Jamie, Max, Robin, doctor Bianca, agent Braun, Jeff Basker, director Francis, Constance Wu, Lin Qingji, Xu Youyu, Zhu Haowei, Stephen Nina, Lady Gaga, Kristen Stewart, etc., everyone who was slightly familiar with Luo Ji called to send birthday wishes.

"Fili, when are you going home?"

"Brother, happy birthday!"

His mother, Sammy, called. With the speakerphone on, Luo Ji heard the blessings from his grandmother, Queenie, and his brother, Chucky.

"My tour is ending soon and I'll be back in late August."

This year, Luo Ji spent very little time at home and almost always traveled outside.There is still too little time to spend with my family.Mother Sammy said: "Then you have to take care of yourself. Today is your birthday. You must eat cake. Queenie, Chucky, I and I will sing a happy birthday song to you. As for the gift, I will give it to you when you come back... …”

Listening to his mother's ramble, Luo Ji missed her a little.However, this emotion soon disappeared, and her next words made Luo Ji a little angry.

"Frank came to New York two days ago to see me and Queenie."

"Where is he now?"

"He went back to Chicago. He said he didn't know anyone in New York and was not used to it."

"Is he here to ask for money?" Luo Ji said coldly.

Mother Sami hesitated and said: "I gave him a little."

Luo Ji shouted into the phone: "He is an alcoholic. He started drinking again not long after he recovered from the liver transplant."

"He told me he quit."

Luo Ji was in Chicago a few days ago. Frank asked him and Fiona for money, but they didn't give him money. Now he went to New York to ask for money from Sammy, who was more talkative.

"He quit smoking. Just ask Debbie and they will know. How much did you give him?"

"Ten thousand yuan."

Sami had always been soft-hearted, and Luo Ji knew that. After thinking about it, he finally suppressed his anger and said, "Don't give it to him again. He will definitely buy wine again after taking the money."

"Okay, I get it," Sammy whispered.

After Luo Ji hung up the phone, he looked at Fiona and said, "Frank, that nugget, is bothering Sammy and the others again."

"As expected." Fiona said immediately: "He didn't take advantage of us. He must have found ways to get money elsewhere."

Logic knew Sammy's character, and as soon as Frank asked her, she would secretly give him money again.

Money is actually a small matter, the most important thing is that Frank goes to find Sammy, Debbie and the others.Luo Ji didn't want them to have too much contact, and he heard from Ian that Frank still smoked.

They finally escaped from the insect-infested environment. Who knows if Frank will lead Sammy, Debbie and the others astray.

Luo Ji looked at Fiona and said, "Contact Frank and I will resolve this matter."

"How are you going to solve it?"

"Frank, I heard you went to harass Sammy?"

"No, how can it be harassment!"

Frank was in a bar in Chicago at this time. He held the phone and said with a playful smile: "I went to see Sammy. She is my daughter after all."

"Ten thousand a month, disappear from this family, and you will not be allowed to see Debbie or Sammy again. If I hear any of them complaining in front of me and you harass them again, you will not be allowed to see them again." Think someone will give you money.”

Frank shouted angrily: "They are my family, why can't I see them? You can't do this to me."

"I only give you 1 minute to think about it! There is no room for bargaining in the agreement!"

Luo Ji then said coldly: "I have no feelings for you. You know what I can do. You should also know your heart. You know what kind of person you are! It's your choice between money and family!"

"You won't lie to me! If I agree, you won't give me any money." Frank looked serious: "When the time comes, play the recording in front of Sammy and Debbie to drive a wedge between us!"

"Don't you know what your image is in front of them? You're not worthy of me using any means, do you understand? Frank!" Luo Ji then said, "There are 30 seconds left!"

Frank looked at the wine in the glass in front of him. It was so tempting. He hesitated for a moment and said with a serious face: "Twenty thousand meters of knife! I agree to all your requests!"

Luo Ji said leisurely: "I told you that there is no room for bargaining in the agreement! There are only five seconds left!"

"Why does time go so fast, you..."

"three two……"

"I promise you!" Frank said quickly.

Luo Ji said coldly into the phone: "Don't be naughty. As soon as I find that you have violated our agreement, the agreement will be void immediately!"

After Luo Ji finished speaking, he hung up the phone and handed the phone to Fiona: "Go and do it!"

At night, the second concert in Philadelphia ended, and it was already [-]pm when we returned to the hotel.There were not as many people coming to the concert tonight as there were yesterday, but it was still [-].After all, urban population is limited.

I spent my 17th birthday at work.Although a little disappointed, it is extremely fulfilling.

Luo Ji rejected the touring team's proposal to hold a birthday party. Everyone will leave for the next city tomorrow.

Luo Ji dragged his exhausted body back to the room. The moment he opened the door, he was pleasantly surprised.

"Taylor..."

In the hotel room, Taylor was looking at him with a smile: "I only have eight hours, my flight is tomorrow morning..."

　Thanks to Y Haosheng withering, book friend 201702050203156021, and BIG Keto Toilet for the reward

　　
　
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