Chapter 229

The widespread influence of the mirage of "ice and snow" has just come to the fore. The overwhelming praise from the media and newspapers aside for the time being. Elroy is at the center of the storm. Every resident or anyone who comes here from other cities can feel the obvious difference, and the most direct feeling is probably the density of the population.

The density of floating population in Elroy is extraordinary. A large number of residents from other cities come by steam train in order to watch "ice and snow", but there are only a few cinemas in Elroy. Even if the film arrangement rate of "ice and snow" is increased to 100%, they still can't digest a large number of audiences who stay five or six times a day.

On the second day after the release of ice and snow, the number of people lining up at the gate of the magic cinema has increased, which is a huge effect brought by the media. Those who were not interested in fairy tales have also become interested after reading the praise of the newspaper. They wonder what kind of fairy tales can be praised as comparable to the count of Monte Cristo.

In this era, people from aristocratic or wealthy families usually have only two things to do. The first is to participate in various social activities and increase their influence in the social circle. The second is to pursue works of art, all kinds of exquisite oil paintings, stone carvings, literature and so on are part of it.

"Ice and snow" belongs to the latter, which is undoubtedly the best target for the upper class with money and leisure.

It may be exaggerated. In fact, because the economy of the kingdom of Baron is in a state of rapid development and the culture and material are changing, the living habits of the old age can not adapt to the modern times. This is a habit developed by the upper class in order to fill the spiritual void.

The pursuit of culture to the extreme, the pursuit of delicacy to morbid, is probably the most appropriate evaluation of them.

In fact, the most popular afternoon tea time is just a habit passed down by one of the Queen's court aides. One aide liked to enjoy afternoon tea, so she gradually developed this habit in her social circle, and then it spread to the whole society.

Which lady doesn't like to drink afternoon tea, taste exquisite cakes, and spend leisure time with her friends?

Just from the habit of afternoon tea, we can see the morbid pursuit habit of the whole era.

When ice and snow is famous all over the country, it's just like the afternoon tea habit. Some people talk about the phantom, while others choose to understand the work in order to integrate into the circle. When there are more and more similar things, a wave sweeping the whole country is formed.

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On the third day of media coverage, the storm caused by "ice and snow" was at its most violent.

First of all, the novels that had not been authorized by Harvey were only sold out in the civilian market in less than a day. Some civilian families were not happy and sold their books one after another in exchange for several weeks' living expenses.

You know, when they bought this novel from the bookseller, it was not cheap. Now they sell it at tens of times or hundreds of times. Who's not happy. Most of the people who buy the novel are aristocratic businessmen from other places, with different purposes. Whether it's for collection or as a gift to others, or for show off, the novel only circulated in Elroy is a good choice.

After that, it was the turn of "ice and snow" picture book comic. The printing volume of "ice and snow" picture book comic is not much, and it needs to be shared equally among different cities in China. Because of its high price, few people pay attention to the hometown. For most of the day after "ice and snow" was broadcast, all the picture books and comics of "ice and snow" sold nationwide were sold out, and those businessmen with a keen sense of smell always spare no effort to find business opportunities.

"Ice and snow" picture book comic has become the current target of the art world, even if it is cheap print. As the main writers of picture books and comics, Shirley and Niya have made their own names. Niya, in particular, is different from Shirley. She is a member of the painters' Guild and has a commercial nature. At one time, countless noble businessmen with good status went to the painters' guild to appoint her to paint.

Niya had no time to help Shirley to draw novel illustrations, so her first teacher became the biggest beneficiary. Rodney art street was full of excitement and visitors came to her door, which led to the development of the whole art street.

The artists who set up workshops and studios in Rodney art street are very happy. Whenever the guests ask, they have the cheek to say how to value Niya and try their best to bring in their relationship with Niya. However, the residents of Rodney art street basically know that Niya was shut down by the whole street, So when a guest came to the door, he took out a few teasing words to make those cheeky artists lose face.

A few days after ice and snow was released, another big news blew through Elroy.

That is, the gramophone sold by Cromwell chamber of Commerce has been added to letitgo, a song highly praised by newspapers and periodicals. The price of gramophone and record is not expensive. Ordinary families can afford to buy it after saving a period of time. On the day of the announcement, the threshold of the department store operated by Cromwell chamber of Commerce was about to be trampled down. The number of people queuing at the door was comparable to that outside the mirage yard, and the whole street was blocked.

As long as there is no audience who has seen "ice and snow" who is not impressed by the scene of Queen Anna's singing, the audience thinks that this is the essence of the whole cartoon. In order to listen to it and watch it several times, many audiences have bought phantom tickets several times. They appreciate every detail of that paragraph carefully, and they also admire Harvey, The amazing scene is composed of countless details, the perfect combination of picture and music.

Gramophones were on sale more than a month ago, and some classical music records were reprinted. However, the sales volume is not very good. Thanks to the low price, otherwise they can't be sold.

When the release of letitgo was announced, the number of gramophones and records sold by Cromwell chamber of Commerce in half a day exceeded one month's total sales. William kindly sent one to every influential person who had cooperated with Cromwell chamber of Commerce, especially those guests who came to Elroy to watch "ice and snow", William did not forget to talk about the cooperation with those dignitaries, such as which city to open a branch, which commodities to cooperate with, and so on.

William and Diana are different in this point. Harvey thinks William is a born businessman.

Cromwell Manor

Looking at the report in his hand, William said with a little surprise: "Harvey, all the phonographs have been sold, and the remaining 100 sets are ready to be sent to Norton's dignitaries. It's no harm to the chamber of Commerce to please them. When Norton's cooperation is settled, we can also increase the production of phonograph factories."

Because of Harvey's orders, the stock of gramophones and records was quite sufficient before "ice and snow" was broadcast. More than 5000 gramophones were produced in the factory assembly line. The production process of records was much simpler, and the stock was ten times that of gramophones. However, all of these sold out in a short week, For today's Cromwell chamber of Commerce, it is a huge income.

In Harvey's opinion, the popularity of gramophone has more important significance, that is to spread music, mass music and pop music.

Harvey felt his chin, thought about it, and replied with a smile: "that's it. My purpose is to spread music. I'll just follow the path of small profit and high turnover. I'll contact count Henrietta to buy the right to use music in the name of mirage entertainment company."

"It's troublesome, but my father has gone to Norton. I don't think he will be able to come back here for a long time."

"Isn't that what Mr. Donne wants?"

William said in a complicated tone: "ah, thanks to you, he certainly can't imagine that his dream will come true so soon."

William knew what his father wanted. At least half a year ago, Donne's ideal was to develop the Cromwell chamber of commerce into one of the largest in the country. Now Cromwell chamber of commerce is a little green in scale, but its reputation is no less than that of many big chambers of Commerce in the kingdom of Baron. A steady stream of powerful people come to seek cooperation because of Harvey's reputation.