Chapter 174: Industry Rules
Author: Enigma Stone
last update2024-05-04 21:51:07

Woah!

As soon as he finished speaking, the representatives from the various television stations erupted into an uproar!

They should know that the contracts they brought today were hegemonic, with terms akin to the big fish swallowing the smaller ones. Yet, Sean directly bypassed industry norms and brazenly discussed the extent of support, which was a bit too much for them!

"Splendid Music really has a big attitude, wanting to collaborate with our television stations, yet actually demanding a starting price!"

"Exactly, they don't even consider the conglomerates behind our television stations. Hmph, many people want to collaborate with us. Who do you think Splendid Music is? Who gave you the audacity to say such things here?"

"I'm quite puzzled too! Don't other television stations have similar shows like this 'National Talent Show'? How dare they ask us for prices? The highest bidder wins, what a joke!"

"..."

The employees from Music Television and Home Box Office had just sat down when
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