Chapter 344: Crowdfunding 100 Million to Shoot Swimwear

Tonight's trending searches were dominated by Luo Quan. Starting from 8:30, the top three trending searches were all news related to her. After the new song was released, it became even more uncontrollable, directly occupying the top five!

Actually, there were quite a few TV dramas and variety shows today that wanted to hype up their popularity and grab eyeballs, including some big productions from major manufacturers. Usually, any topical plot would make it to the top ten trending searches, but today they all fell to below fifteenth place.

No one wanted to compete with Luo Quan for popularity at this time. Besides her, no one else in the country could make it to the trending search lists of most media platforms with just one new song, causing heated discussions on forums across the internet.

Especially after the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, the name Luo Quan had reached a phenomenal level. Regardless of whether they paid attention to her or not, people would frequently hear her name these days, just like when she released the new song 《Don't Give Up》 in Japan.

And that was because the Japanese government was consciously promoting it nationwide, while this time Luo Quan basically relied on her own ability.

At twelve o'clock, the sales data for 《Nocturne》 also came out.

In the four hours since it went on the shelves, a total of over 3.12 million singles were sold, 1.07 million "albums", and the total sales exceeded 50 million!

It broke the record, breaking all relevant records since China began counting record sales. In terms of unit time, whether it was sales amount or the number of records sold, 《Xiao Bang in November》 was the well-deserved number one in China.

And the album's title track, 《Nocturne》, also received unanimous praise from inside and outside the industry shortly after it went on the shelves.

"Like most of Luo Quan's songs, 《Nocturne》 has a popular melody, profound lyrics, exquisite arrangement, and unique production. Whether from an artistic level, a technical level, or a popular level, it is impeccable.

This is a classic work that can be written into the history of Chinese pop music, yet it doesn't lag behind the trend like those songs that have already been written into music history.

Luo Quan's Nocturne brings an innovation, using a melody that is almost unrealistically good to match with dark-themed lyrics, creating an extremely advanced pop style. This could already be seen in 《In the Name of the Father》, and 《Nocturne》 is a step further.

For the Chinese music scene that has stagnated or even started to regress, 《Nocturne》 is undoubtedly an epoch-making work. It is worth referring to and learning from by all Chinese pop singers, and it also lets the world understand that even love songs can be written with depth.

It is worth mentioning that this is only the first song of 《Xiao Bang in November》.

According to Luo Quan's habit, among the next nine songs, at least one or two can reach a similar level. Maybe it's the next one, maybe it's the last one. This unpredictability, like opening a lottery ticket, is the point I am most obsessed with, because until the last moment, you will never know what kind of surprise Luo Quan can offer you."

This was a music review written for 《Nocturne》 by a well-known music critic in the circle with millions of fans. It was said to be written for 《Nocturne》, but the points discussed were quite numerous.

Other music critics were in a similar state, praising 《Nocturne》 and Luo Quan's words, each more mushy than the last.

In the past, these music critics rarely commented on pop music and love songs, let alone popular love songs. In their articles, there would be a list of songs you had never seen before. After clicking in to listen, most people would only have one feeling: what kind of stuff is this?

Using niche and art as excuses, using unpopular and 'highbrow' as pride, were the characteristics of these music critics. Such behavior was also frequently criticized, feeling that they were just self-indulgent.

However, there was no way. Now, these popular love songs on the market had no depth, no melody, and many were songs borrowed from others, and they were even too lazy to change the lyrics, directly sinicizing them.

In such an environment, how do you expect these music critics to comment and recommend?

Even a clever housewife finds it hard to cook without rice.

However, the appearance of 《Nocturne》 made them all feel refreshed, as if they had dug a shining gem out of a pile of black coal. They couldn't be happier.

The next day, taking advantage of the National Day long holiday and also to promote the new album, Luo Quan opened her long-lost live broadcast room.

Still without any notice, but in less than five minutes, the popularity value immediately soared to over one million.

"Good guy, finally started broadcasting!"

"Waited for a long time, finally waited for today."

"Luo Quan's 《Nocturne》 is too good to listen to, I've been looping it all night."

"First time in my life spending money to buy a song. After buying it, I only had one feeling: it's worth it!"

"When is the next song being released?"

Seeing that the fans were so sensible and started mentioning her new album themselves, Luo Quan saved herself from having to mention it deliberately.

Looking at the questions raised by the fans, Luo Quan selected a few to reply: "No more toothpaste squeezing this time. The second song will be released tonight. It's a sweet, little girl's song, suitable for couples in love."

The barrage exploded instantly:

"Are you in love?"

"When did this happen?"

"Still a little girl? Those strong men you beat up probably can't agree with this."

"Just came in and saw Luo Quan is in love. What's the situation?!"

"My youth is over."

Luo Quan was really dumbfounded seeing these barrages: "This is just the style of a love song. Who stipulated that you must be in love to write a love song?"

Barrage:

"It's good that you're not in love, you scared me."

"Just release it now, can't wait."

"By the way, will this album sell physical records?"

"Buying the digital album already spent all my pocket money, forget about physical records."

"If there are special gifts, it's not impossible to consider."

Speaking of this, Luo Quan definitely had to say a few words:

"This time, physical records will be sold offline, and the pricing will be kept as low as possible. In addition, there will be some short videos I shot myself in the record, as well as a new photo album I shot. These are all gifts."

"Is it a swimsuit photo album?"

"Still want to see swimsuits, you are base!"

"May I ask who among those present doesn't want to see it?"

"Crowdfund 100 million, let Luo Quan shoot a swimsuit photo album for us."

"If she really shoots it, I'll buy as many as they print!"

Seeing this group of lecherous fans in the barrage, Luo Quan laughed while being sarcastic: "Why don't we forget it? Every time you say you want to support the album, but every time the sales are not good... If you can really crowdfund 100 million US dollars, I will shoot a set of swimsuit photos for you."

Obviously, Luo Quan was joking. She didn't believe that fans would be willing to spend so much money just to see a few photos.

Don't look at the live broadcast room having tens of millions of popularity now; there were at least hundreds of thousands of real people watching the live broadcast. Divided up, each person would need thousands.

There were definitely many people in the live broadcast room who could take out thousands, but there were very few who could take out thousands just to buy a few photos.

Therefore, Luo Quan didn't think the fans could agree to it at all when she said it.

The two things men are most afraid of women saying: "Why don't we forget it this time," and "No."

Luo Quan occupied both at once. This was a great humiliation to all the lecherous fans on Bilibili. For the glory of the Chinese people, everyone was instantly angry:

"You can look down on me, but you can't look down on all of us lecherous fans!"

"Hey, my bad temper, I don't believe so many people can't scrape together 100 million US dollars!"

"This time, you just wash yourself clean and wait for us!"

"Gentlemen, I am so excited."

"Started talking nonsense without a word."

"Shock! A singer's album can't be sold, actually using swimsuit photos for promotion!"

"If she really shoots it, I'll scrape together tens of thousands for you even if I have to smash the pots and sell the iron, but I alone am not enough."

"Big boss has money. I've saved for a year and only have a few thousand, and I was thinking of changing to a new computer at the end of the year..."

"There will be better equipment next year, but this is the only chance to see Luo Quan shoot in a swimsuit!"

"Is there a group leader organizing? Let's charge with the brothers once!"

"I think it's doable. I'll build a Penguin group later to discuss the grand plan!"

"My wallet is already hungry and thirsty!"

"I'm afraid it's not your wallet that's hungry and thirsty."

"Remember your promise, don't lie to us when the time comes."

Seeing the fans so serious and ambitious, Luo Quan felt a little panicked, but her mouth remained tough: "Don't worry, I'm such a big international star, can I go back on my word?

If you raise 100 million US dollars, I'll directly shoot a TB of swimsuit photos!"

The words were released. The speaker originally had no intention, but the listener had intention. Luo Quan didn't realize that she had already set a flag.

Since ancient times, there have been few people who dared to set a flag and didn't get slapped in the face. Will Luo Quan be slapped in the face?

At first, she thought she wouldn't.

An hour later, "Crowdfund 100 million US dollars to let Luo Quan shoot swimsuit photos!" rushed onto the Bilibili trending search. The content of the trending search was the live broadcast recording of Luo Quan. In the video, the person involved promised the fans in no uncertain terms that as long as they raised 100 million US dollars, she would shoot swimsuit photos as fan benefits.

As the saying goes, fan benefits are common, but swimsuit photos are not common. If you miss this village, you won't have this shop.

And since Luo Quan's debut, she has always been famous for being conservative. Even when wearing evening gowns, the neckline is relatively high, and she doesn't show much. And no matter when, it's always like this.

However, this time, Luo Quan actually loosened her mouth. Obviously, she didn't believe that her fans could have such consumption power at all.

Indeed, 100 million US dollars is not a small number. Converted, it is a full 700 million RMB. You know, Bilibili's total revenue last year was less than 600 million. Although it received capital injection from Penguin this year and its market value soared, becoming the number one video site in China, the total variety and film and television for the entire first half of the year was only 1.3 billion RMB.

That is to say, this 100 million US dollars is equivalent to Bilibili's total revenue for one quarter!

Luo Quan has sold tens of millions of records this year, and her fame resounds throughout Asia, Europe, and America, and she has only earned 200 million US dollars. Therefore, this amount of money is really not as light as it sounds.

This is also the confidence she has to make this promise, because she knows it is impossible to achieve.

However, this video became popular. In half an hour, it had over 3 million views, tens of thousands of likes, and 70,000 to 80,000 coins. In the comment section, the words of a level 6 account, a veteran big boss with UID 66, were pinned:

"I joined Bilibili in 2009. From the earliest two-dimensional piracy and GHS small broken station, I watched Bilibili go from being ignored to its current spring and autumn prosperity. From the dance area to the COS area, what kind of beauties of race and figure haven't I seen?

However, I have really never seen one like Luo Quan.

Luo Quan truly likes Bilibili. She treats this place as her home. Unlike all the stars who came here to rub popularity before? Besides her, can you find any other star who can share everything on Bilibili like her?

In my opinion, she is like one of Bilibili's own.

However, as one of our own, she actually underestimated the strength of us otaku. We who have traveled through various dimensions and saved the world countless times have actually been despised to this point. It is really too much.

Fortunately, I have some family property, wasted twenty-three years of time, and saved a mere two million. I will take it all out this time, just to give Luo Quan a reminder: Damn it, don't underestimate the two-dimensional, you bastard!"

To be honest, Luo Quan felt a little teary-eyed when she saw this comment, and at the same time felt a little burning.

The replies below the comment were also extremely boiling, saying one after another: add me, let me share some vitality with you, that day we all turned into light, etc. Obviously, everyone's emotions were mobilized.

However, looking back, under this excitement, what if the otaku really raised the money?

Therefore, Luo Quan was still a little nervous, staying in the comment section, wanting to see if there were any follow-up developments.

However, although the video's views were soaring at the speed of a rocket, the barrage, except for shouting slogans loudly, seemed to have no other movement.

Staring until night, nothing happened.

Luo Quan breathed a sigh of relief: "I said so, how could it succeed."

As soon as eight o'clock arrived, Luo Quan's second new song was released, titled 《Warm》.

《Nocturne》 was from a boy's perspective, while 《Warm》 was from a girl's perspective, and the style was completely different. Especially the lyrics, 《Nocturne》 was cold and oppressive, while 《Warm》 was warm and healing, simply a dog food song that was sweet to the point of being greasy.

Obviously, Luo Quan wanted to eat both the male and female markets. 《Nocturne》 was more popular with boys, while girls would definitely prefer songs like 《Warm》.

In this way, she could achieve a sweep in the field of pop music, and no longer have to worry about the so-called 'hard to please everyone'.

Of course, compared to 《Nocturne》, the depth of 《Warm》 was naturally much worse. After all, this was a pure sweet love song.

However, if it were just like this, Luo Quan wouldn't put it into her album. Without some technical content, how could it enter her eyes?

And soon, a group of professionals also noticed this scene and issued some of their own insights.

In other words, Teacher Luo Quan was going to give lessons to Chinese pop singers again.

PS. Thanks to book friend L224 for the book coins, thank you! ===== CHAPTER 345 =====