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Chapter seven hundred and thirty-eight press conference

On May 14, 1995, a press conference on the release of LONG's second album was held in the largest conference hall of the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong. More than 100 journalists from many news organizations around the world attended the press conference. Among the artists, few have such appeal.

CNN, ABC, CBS, ITN, NHK, TBS and other TV media have set up cameras. Comprehensive news organizations such as the Associated Press, AFP, Kyodo News Agency, Russia Tajikistan, Hoh Zhong, Canadian News Agency and other comprehensive news agencies have on-site reporters. Hong Kong-based reporters from many newspapers such as Sing Tao Daily, Guardian, Central Daily News, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, United Daily News, Sydney Morning Post, Arab News and Times of India were invited to come, and even the invitation of the Bangkok Post, Malaysia's New Straits Times, Sulu's Marila Times, South Africa's Cape Town Times, etc. have sent reporters.

The scale is really big, and this is all thanks to Fan Wenxuan and the others' careful preparation. Of course, the arrival of these reporters also destined to gain something. During this period, the biggest news was not the release of LONG's second album, but the fact that there was more information at the press conference to make them more interested.

"Miss Monica, you just said that LONG's second album award was first released globally in mainland China. Why, why not choose to release it in a more open Hong Kong or the United States first." CNN TV reporter first asked a tricky question.

"What I can answer you is that this is not just a music conference." Fan Wenxuan's answer means that she didn't say anything, but it is very tempting and makes people think a lot.

Because Fan Wenxuan and Chen Kangjie's relationship is well known to everyone, and she is more experienced in dealing with reporters, the invitations from the reporters were completed by Feiyang Entertainment Company, so after their discussion, Fan Wenxuan was mainly responsible for this press conference.

"Miss Monica, can we understand this way? The city where the press conference was held is the city where LONG lives. We have never heard of the name of building the city," a reporter from the British Guardian asked in a different way.

"I didn't say this. LONG would not choose to do such activities in the city where he lives. Zhucheng is a provincial capital city in the mainland. If the reporter is interested, he can go and have a walk. The climate is very good." Fan Wenxuan quickly helped Chen Kangjie leave it alone, so as not to think a lot of money from the reporters, and also started urban propaganda.

"Ms. Fan, we really want to know that what you said is not a simple new album launch conference, how is it different?" The reporter of Baodao "United Daily" did not call Fan Wenxuan the English name.

"I really can't say this now. I suggest that everyone will come to participate at that time, so that you can see it at first sight." Fan Wenxuan bit this tightly.

"Miss Monica, I just heard that you will invite 3,000 young people from all over the world to participate. This reminds me of the 1980s when the Chinese government invited 3,000 Japanese youths to visit China. It is very inspiring. I want to know what selection criteria there are and what kind of reception plans there are." A reporter from Japan's NHK TV station finally got a chance to ask questions after raising his hands a few times. He immediately compared this plan with the incident ten years ago.

"I would like to ask Mr. Zhu, who is responsible for the reception, to answer you. Mr. Zhu is the boss of Qianzhou Shuangai Advertising Company, and this event is hosted by them." Fan Wenxuan threw this question to Zhu Yutao.

No matter what, Zhu Yutao is more familiar with the situation than her, and she is sitting next to her. Fan Wenxuan doesn’t look for anyone to look for, and she runs from afar to Hong Kong for a press conference, so she can’t let others not show their faces.

Zhu Yutao was really nervous at this time. It was the first time he had faced so many flash lights and reporters, but Fan Wenxuan had already recommended him. Zhu Yutao had to rush forward no matter what.

"Ahem, thank you, this Japanese journalist friend, thank you Miss Fan. Ten years ago, 3,000 Japanese youths visited China, which caused a sensation in both China and Japan, and is also a witness to the friendship between our peoples. Of course, the situation this time is a bit special, because 3,000 youths will not only come from one country, our selection criteria are very relaxed, between the ages of 16 and 40, have a certain cultural cultivation, like LONG, it would be better if we can have a certain understanding of Chinese culture. According to the principle of fairness, we will choose a certain proportion between different countries or regions according to the registration situation. In terms of registration method, we have just said that you can call those 100 phone numbers, and the list of phone numbers will be sent to you later. In addition, you can go to the list of them. Friends on the Internet can also register at www.visualf.com. For the reception issues you mentioned, this is indeed a big problem. It is quite difficult to receive 3,000 guests. As Ms. Fan said just now, we will reimburse the round-trip travel expenses. On the 27th and 28th, we will arrange five chartered flights at Capital International Airport and Hong Kong Kai Tak International Airport to welcome those young friends. In the city, three hotels have been prepared for them to live. If you want to get close to the local youth, there are two university hospitality centers to open for them for free. For the time being, we are still preparing some details." Zhu Yutao finally answered this question while looking at the manuscript for half of the time.

"Will some other exchange activities be arranged?" The NHK reporter couldn't wait to add before he could call him.

"This is still being discussed, sorry." Because there is no definite answer, Zhu Yutao can only be so perfunctory.

"Miss Monica, I want to know some of the first MVs of LONG. Can you introduce it?" The reporter of the Canadian News Agency asked this question.

"This MV was filmed by LONG by himself. It has just been completed in Hong Kong. There will be a dance performance by LONG. If you want to see this MV first, you are welcome to attend our press conference. We will be broadcast live at that time." Fan Wenxuan answered concisely.

Fan Wenxuan's answer revealed two attractive information. The first is that this is directed by LONG herself, and the second is that there will be his dance performance. In fact, another meaning she deliberately avoids is more attractive, that is, the reporters and the public will think that they will see the true face of LONG.

"Miss Monica, I want to know what you said will be live broadcasting around the world. Is this free?" NBC reporters keenly smelled the hidden business opportunities inside, so he tried it.

"Haha, thank you, please sit down. From the introduction just now, you will definitely feel that the cost of this press conference will be very huge. It will cost tens of millions just to invite 3,000 young people from all over the world to participate. So we don't want to broadcast for free. We are businessmen, and we also hope to recover some costs. If any TV agency is willing to broadcast, you can contact us for negotiation." Fan Wenxuan first laid the groundwork before getting into the topic.

This was specifically explained by Chen Kangjie before leaving Hong Kong. He must not be rude to these foreigners. Those who can collect money must be charged. Only when they collect money will they think it is a good thing. If it is really free, it will not arouse others' interest.

Sure enough, after this press conference, several institutions contacted Fan Wenxuan and Zhu Yutao. In the end, they chose NBC, FNN, TVB and Euronews, which had just been established for two years, to broadcast. The fees charged range from US$1 million to US$5 million. Of course, domestic CCTV will also participate in the broadcast.

Since NBC paid the most, the production was completed by NBC with the assistance of Qianzhou TV.

"vincent, I would like to ask what your company has to do with LONG, because your website platform has not been released yet, and you have already chosen your website to register. Secondly, whether you use Yahoo as your competitor." The Los Angeles Times pointed the question at vincent, who was sitting a little dazed.

Vincent thought that he had nothing to do with this press conference. He attended today just to make a familiar face. Unexpectedly, there would be reporters asking him questions, and he was still a little unrescued.

In the end, my girlfriend Fan Wenxuan came forward to delay him first.

"This journalist friend, I don't know if this involves commercial secrets. I hope it won't. Of course, will it be, and vincent has to answer you by himself, haha." Fan Wenxuan helped vincent delay time, and second, she gave him some hints.

Sure enough, vincent recovered from Fan Wenxuan's reminder, "Thank you for your question, I will answer your second question first. As a pioneer of the Internet, Yahoo should be our role model and goal. It is estimated that it will be difficult for us to regard it as a competitor in a short period of time, because the environment they face is much better than ours. As for our relationship with LONG, I can only tell you that we are partners."

The latter answer is very ambiguous. No matter what explanation you make, he can accept it or overturn it. In the end, how to define it is Chen Kangjie's business.

"Miss Monica, I want to know why you would have posted a press conference so late. This seems very urgent. Why not announce the news earlier?" This question from AFP seems simple, but it is actually difficult to answer.

",,,,This was decided by LONG, maybe it was because of his time. You should know that it took us a lot of time to prepare for this event," Fan Wenxuan replied in a confused manner.

"Ms. Monica, what will we do to young people or journalists like us who have not yet established formal diplomatic relations?" The question of this female reporter from the Cape Town Times directly stumped Fan Wenxuan and Zhu Yutao.
Chapter completed!
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