funbook-pk Chapter 64 A Deal Where Each Gets What They Need
Chapter 64 A Deal Where Each Gets What They Need
"Two weeks," Jiang Yan murmured the number.
"Yes, two weeks." Lim Yoona wrote two more words in her notebook.
Prediction.
"What is your biggest advantage at SM right now? It's not your arrangement skills, nor Kenzie's favor, but that you are a rookie who can create miracles as soon as you join the company. Lee Soo-man made the right bet on you, so he will listen to what you say now, but that's all he will do."
"What you need to do next is to present a detailed market analysis report to Lee Soo-man to predict the failure of 'Real'."
"The box office ceiling for large-scale crime films in South Korea is extremely low. In the past three years, the average box office for similar films has been less than one million viewers. In addition, the new director has no experience in feature films, so the risk of the project failing is extremely high."
"Sulli's explicit scenes will trigger a large-scale boycott from fans, damage her commercial value, and affect her future GG endorsements. Each point is listed with data, including a comparison of box office revenue with similar films in the past three years and an estimated loss to the fan economy."
Hearing this, Jiang Yan frowned. "Can he be trusted?"
Yoona smiled slightly. "You don't understand Lee Soo-man. He won't believe everything, but he'll definitely believe a little bit, which is enough to make him hesitate."
"What Lee Soo-man fears most is not losing money, but uncontrollable risks. As long as you plant this seed of doubt in his mind, and with the data there, it won't be so easy for Chief Kim to push things through."
Jiang Yan mentally reviewed the plan and nodded.
Yoona's method is feasible, but he feels it's not enough.
As if reading his thoughts, Lim Yoona continued, "This is only the first step. The second step is that you need to prove within these two weeks that your value to SM far exceeds the gains or losses of a single movie."
As she spoke, she wrote two more names in her notebook.
Red Velvet.
EXO.
"You've solved the problem of Red Velvet's comeback this time, but it's not enough. I'll give you two songs, Rookie and Zimzalabim. One is the title track from 17, and the other is the title track from 19."
"As for EXO's follow-up album title track called 'Lotto,' it should still be in the music library at this point. You can use your access to find a pure English demo called 'Louder' in the music library. I can also write the original lyrics for you, but there are still some issues with the later parts of this song. I'll talk to you about that later."
She put down her pen, leaned back in her chair, and looked at Jiang Yan. "If you achieve all this, you will no longer be a newcomer who has only produced one solo album, but a top producer who can simultaneously manage three of the company's top groups."
"By then, Lee Soo-man will not bother his most valuable producer for a film and television project."
Jiang Yan stared at the names of the two groups on the notebook and suddenly smiled.
"Noona, it seems my task isn't too difficult after all."
Yoona shook her head. "You're wrong. Just the first step will keep you incredibly busy."
Jiang Yan shrugged. "Alright, go on."
Yoona picked up her pen again and wrote down the third keyword in her notebook.
External pressure.
"You may not know this, but this month the Peninsula Fair Trade Commission launched a full investigation into the three major entertainment companies, SM, YG and JYP, focusing on unfair terms such as slave contracts and forced work. The investigation results will be announced in September, and it is expected that SM will be fined a huge amount."
"During this sensitive period, if someone within the company complains to the Fair Trade Commission about being forced to take on roles, or exposes it to the media, it will trigger a nationwide media storm. The Fair Trade Commission will use this as a typical case to increase the penalties imposed on SM Entertainment, and may even require the modification of all artists' contracts."
"Of course, we don't need to worry about that; we can use it directly."
As she spoke, Lim Yoona continued writing the last line in her notebook.
Artist script review team.
"After completing the first two steps, we need to push forward this plan: a script review panel composed of one representative each from the artist, the producer, and the company's management to review the artists' film and television offers. The artists will have veto power. This goal is negotiable."
She put down her pen, placed her hands on the table, and looked at Jiang Yan with a deep gaze.
"Not only can they negotiate, but bringing it up at this time is actually a good move for SM. The Fair Trade Commission is investigating them, and the media is watching them closely. If they can proactively establish such a group at this time, it will send a message to the outside world that SM is actively reforming and protecting the rights of its artists."
After listening, Jiang Yan mentally reviewed every step Lin Yoona had said.
By exploiting the conflict between the photography team and investors of "Real," they used market analysis reports to raise doubts among Lee Soo-man, used works by Red Velvet and EXO to prove their own value, and then used external regulatory pressure to push for institutional changes.
Each of these steps is not isolated; each step paves the way for the next.
Most importantly, each step is supported by real-world timelines and vested interests.
This is a business proposal that can be fully implemented.
But there is a problem.
Jiang Yan snapped out of his reverie, lifting his gaze from his notebook to Lin Yoona's face. "And what about you? What role did you play in this?"
Lim Yoona was slightly taken aback.
Jiang Yan reached out and took the notebook, flipping through the pages one by one. "I can do all of what you've said, but I need someone to help me push this forward within the company. I need the core members of Girls' Generation to collectively exert pressure. I need someone to help me implement this script review panel's proposal in front of Lee Soo-man. I need someone with influence, experience, and connections within the company, someone who's on my side. Noona, what do you think?"
Lin Xiaolu floated in mid-air, staring in disbelief.
Up until now, she had always thought that tonight's negotiations would be Jiang Yan begging Lin Yoona for help, but she never expected that this guy would turn around and drag Lin Yoona into the boat as well, and say it so confidently.
Lin Yoona looked at Jiang Yan, remained silent for a while, and then smiled softly.
"Jiang Yanxi, you're trying to drag me down with you."
Jiang Yan shook his head and said seriously, "It's not about dragging you down, it's about cooperation. It's about you and me, two time travelers. This is called getting what we need. Neither of us wants to experience Sherry's death again. I need the information about the future that you have and your influence in the company. You need me to break the backlash."
He paused, then added, "Besides, if you just wanted to provide me with information and then stay out of it, you wouldn't have told me so much tonight. Since you've said it, it means you were already prepared to get involved."
He left Yoona speechless.