Chapter 143 Trouble with Artists
Even Ye Zhao himself got only ten singles for the first batch of shipped ones.
As early as when the single was sent to the firm, the "Four Heavenly Kings of the Ye Family" who was a veteran of his firm, each of them took a photo first. This was also a routine that was saved when the firm was established. The first round of distribution alone almost cut off half of these ten singles.
In addition, there is also the one sent to Yuko Takeuchi who served as the cover of this single, which is also essential. There is the one sent to his Yokohama hometown to his sister Ye Qing and the one sent to Watanabe Riki in Kyoto, which has been booked long ago.
If you cut down with one knife, I will cut it down with one knife. It is truly the only three that Ye Zhao can freely allocate.
Among these three photos, when he met Yuki Hui Nakama, he had already sent one. In addition, he left one for memorial, and in the shortage of places, there was only the last one left, without its owner.
Ye Zhao has not many friends in Tokyo, and there are very few close friends, but there are not only one few. After thinking about it, he thought about it and then, after getting off at Sanxuan Chawu Station, he took out his cell phone and dialed the number of Sakai Izumizu.
The other end of the phone was waiting for the sound for a long time, but it was not picked up.
After hanging up the phone, Ye Zhao stared at the slowly dimming screen, and a slight sadness surged in his heart. However, the sadness passed in a flash like a meteor that cut through the night sky. After that, everything returned to peace again.
Anyway, Ye Zhao found the izakaya called HOTARU that he had been to when he met Yukihiko Tsuki last time. The store was the same as last time, and the uncle, the store manager, chef and waiter, was sitting at the bar reading the newspaper. When he heard someone coming in, he raised his head, "Welcome. Are you alone today?"
"Yes." Ye Zhao sat down in front of the narrow bar, "The boss has a really good memory."
"Because you are so famous, you will always be remembered for a long time when you come here occasionally." The boss's tone of speaking is easy to give people a joke even when he is serious.
Ye Zhao smiled, but did not respond. His eyes swept over the wooden sign with the menu hanging in the store, and ordered teriyaki cod and a small portion of casserole stew. "Write of wine..."
"There is the authentic Kagoshima soju that I just sent yesterday." The boss reminded.
"Since that's the case," Ye Zhao gave up on his plan to drink beer, "Please give me a pot."
The boss put down the newspaper and walked into the kitchen inside. Then, Ye Zhao heard the sound of turning on the faucet and washing his hands.
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"After that being said, the business in the store is really bad." While drinking, Ye Zhao was quite casual and even chatting with the boss a little rudely.
"You are not polite at all when you say this." Although the boss said this, he was not angry at all, but instead was happy. It seems that he not only spoke casually, but also had a casual personality.
"I just feel it's a pity. The boss's skills are obviously so good." Ye Zhao suggested half-jokingly, "Do you want me to help you promote it?"
The boss shook his head, "It's just right now. If there are too many people, you have to find someone again. All kinds of troubles will come one after another. Don't make me increase my workload in vain."
After receiving this answer, Ye Zhao couldn't help laughing.
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"Ye Zhaosang, how does it feel to be an artist?" The boss chatted with him.
Ye Zhao replied without hesitation, "Well, of course, it's unparalleled and wonderful."
"The answer is so refreshing? I thought you would say something like 'Artists have trouble with artists'."
"I don't say such things. Even if I really think so sometimes, I will never say it." Ye Zhao said seriously. "The so-called troubles of artists are known before becoming artists. If you still complain, you will be good at it."
"I can't tell, Ye Zhaosang's mentality is really good..."
As soon as the boss said halfway, Ye Zhao's cell phone in his handbag rang. He took out his cell phone and the number on it showed Sakai Izumizu.
"Would it be more appropriate for me to avoid it?"
"It's not a confidential phone call..." Although he likes to answer the phone in front of others, no matter who the phone is from.
"I understand, I understand." The boss smiled and took the initiative to avoid the inner room.
After he said this, Ye Zhao felt a little uncomfortable. However, his cell phone was still ringing tirelessly, so it was better to answer the phone quickly.
Press the answer button, "Good evening, Sister Quanshui."
"Good evening, Ye Jun." The background sound on the other end of the phone was a little noisy, and the sound of Sakai Izumizu didn't sound very clear. "Sorry, I didn't hear your call just now."
"Is Sister Quanshui outside?"
"Well, I went to Nara with the staff to take photos. I just heard that there was a fireworks conference in nearby Gojo City today, so I came with everyone to join in the fun. Because the scene was a bit noisy, I didn't hear your call."
“Is it over now?”
"It's been over for a while, but there are a lot of people on the scene, and it took a long time to retreat just by retreating. Now I am preparing to go back to the hotel where I checked in..." Sakai Izumizu said slowly, "By the way, is there anything wrong with Ye Jun?"
"Actually, there is nothing important. I just want to tell Sister Izumi that I received the first batch of new singles shipped today. Because the recording of this single was held by Sister Izumi, even the inspiration for the cover was thought of when chatting with Sister Izumi. So, should Sister Izumi accept one as a souvenir?" Although it has been a whole year since she joined BEING and has released three regular singles, it is the first time she took the initiative to send a single to Izumi Sakai.
"Of course, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished single." Sakai Izumizu spoke happily like singing, "But Ye Jun, it's like giving a single, there's no need to be so careful."
"I'm still a little embarrassed to say that. After all, even if I look a little shameless, I'm actually afraid of being rejected."
"About this... I actually have a little bit." Although I can't see it through the phone line, based on how Ye Zhao knew her after getting along with her, she is now mostly nodding her head lightly and considering the words, "But, because I'm just afraid of being rejected, and when I'm being taken care of by others like this, I feel that it's a very happy thing."
"Is that so? I'm so happy to hear Sister Quanshui say this." Ye Zhao laughed and said it again deliberately, "Since that's the case, please ask Sister Quanshui to accept this single as a souvenir."
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Chapter completed!