Sulli's pretty face made everyone stunned for half a second, but the cheers were higher than when they just saw Yoona.
After all, it’s someone who hasn’t appeared in a long time, and it’s quite a shock to everyone.
But when Chen Chen appeared, everyone was different. The reaction was a bit strange. Some people were cheering and some were sighing.
Red Velvet fans have very complicated feelings towards Chen Chen, and it is understandable that he behaves this way.
“……”
When the concert ended, Shirley left first, while Chen Chen walked around backstage.
"Oppa, why is the porridge so mushy?"
Jiang Seulgi seemed to be thinking about this in her heart, so she asked as soon as they met.
"There are more important things to do than cooking porridge, so I couldn't take care of it for a while." Chen Chen scratched his head, "But I also tasted this porridge, and it's actually quite delicious. You guys What do you think?”
“It’s delicious!” Jiang Seulqi gave high praise, “The paste taste has turned into a different flavor!”
"As long as you like it." Chen Chen rubbed the cute bear's head, "I'll give you a drink next time."
"Be a human being!" Pei Zhuxuan glared at him, "How can I give it to a child? That? ”
"Hey, you said that?" Chen Chen's eyes widened, "Why, you are right that the porridge is mushy?"
"Axi~"
Pei Zhuxuan's face turned red. , turned around and walked away to pack up the props.
Park Soo-young took the opportunity to rush out from the side and asked: "Is Oppa playing hide-and-seek with the world lately? It seems like no one can find you."
"It's not that I can't be found, it's that C headquarters can't be found. It's just Boss Chen." Chen Chen explained with a smile: "Boss Chen is hidden by me. I will wait for them to weaken their psychological defense before taking action."
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The best rising star in recent years and the most threatening competitor at the moment suddenly disappeared after receiving a large amount of investment from overseas giants. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for its peers? ?
How to put it? I don’t know what other people think. Anyway, the bosses of these entertainment companies in South Korea think that Chen Chen is holding back something big, and now they need to contact that kid quickly to find out.
Hold your breath? Doesn't exist!
Are you sure that everyone is holding their breath with you? What should you do if someone doesn't want to take you with them after they've finished chatting quietly while you're holding your breath? Will you still be able to survive in the future? !
Big companies are better off, but it’s only 30 billion won, which is half the market value of a second-tier entertainment company. You can barely get it out by yourself.
What I was thinking was that as long as the other two companies couldn't be contacted, I wouldn't be so anxious. In fact, Chen Chen's phone was off the hook.
The lower-level small companies were stunned. They marveled that the gains from one investment had caught up with their own efforts of more than ten years, and they were not in a hurry at all.
What do huge waves have to do with me when I am just a little shrimp eating dirt?
The most dizzying ones are the second-tier entertainment companies, those whose market value hovers around 100 billion won, such as CUBE, FNC, and Starship.
If C Headquarters really gets involved with the people above, the entertainment companies among them will be the first to suffer. If Chen Chen and the people above come up with a new project, there is no doubt that they will. They are the ones who suffer the most, and this is the embarrassment of being neither up nor down.
Hong Shengcheng was originally the most anxious one.
The previous unpleasantness with Chen Chen has not been resolved, and some of (G)I-DLE’s debut operations were obviously to take advantage of his popularity. These plus some random things in his mind. If Chen Chen plans to do something bad, I would definitely be the first one to start cutting from squares. Just thinking about it now makes my head hurt.
But Hong Shengcheng no longer has a headache at all, instead his scalp is numb, because Chen Chen is now opposite him, and even his first words are
"The recent internal fighting between you two How's it going?"
"This." Hong Shengcheng was sweating slightly, but still He gritted his teeth and resisted, "It shouldn't be something that President Chen needs to be concerned about, right?"
"Indeed not." Chen Chen admitted generously, even a little too generously, "I just want to find someone who can make Hong The topic that is particularly embarrassing for the president comes up, and after thinking about it, this is the only one he can think of.”
"..."
These words made Hong Shengcheng a little speechless. This young man in front of him, who was completely unconventional, would actually say "I deliberately want to embarrass you" in front of his face. This is an "adult world" If it usually doesn't happen, it turns out that I just didn't perform very well just now.
Resist, resist, and show a little aggression. In terms of reaction, it is a bit too much to lose.
"President Chen used other people's mouth to say that he wanted to talk to me. He certainly didn't just want to see me embarrassed. That is not in line with your identity." Hong Shengcheng lowered his attitude and asked: "What do you want? What are we talking about?”
“Give me the production and sales rights of (G)I-DLE related products.” Chen Chen said lightly: “C Headquarters wants to take this away.”
"It turns out it's a business." Hong Shengcheng felt a lot more relaxed. "Since it's a business, what can you get after Diangang hands over what you want?"
"An opportunity to write it all off. "Chen Chen narrowed his eyes and looked at the other party slyly, "Boss Hong, do you really think I won't pursue the matter at all?"
Before Hong Shengcheng could speak, Chen Chen continued: "You just took a lot of benefits from me, and you stabbed me with your backhand. This seems not to be a decent approach."
"(G)I-DLE is a group of unknown people who debuted but openly and openly climbed into the B list. The popularity of the champion, this is not a good behavior and does not respect the seniors. You don’t want me to go out and talk about it, right?”
“If we really want to talk about it, we still have a lot to talk about, but I think Those are meaningless. I don't really care about that, and I like you very much, Boss Hong, so I just want to find an excuse to make a purchase and sale with Cube Entertainment." Chen Chen's expression became more and more indifferent as he spoke, "What do you think? ? Should Cube make this excuse? ”
"Please allow me to explain." Hong Shengcheng said carefully: "My previous participation in the siege of C headquarters was not what I wanted. We were just coerced. I hope you don't misunderstand."
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Chen Chen didn’t say anything, causing harm to others for a reason was still harm.
"And (G)I-DLE is the pillar of Cube's future, and they want me to hand over their future." Hong Shengcheng nervously wiped his sweat while observing Chen Chen, "I really can't bear it. . ”
“It’s just a small idol group, it’s nothing now. Can Boss Hong take this seriously? Is this an entertainment company boss who came from the entertainment industry's commercial meat grinder?" Chen Chen smiled, "I originally thought that the terms I offered were very favorable, but I didn't expect that I would still be regarded as such. It’s the lion’s mouth. I, Chen Chen, and our C headquarters really have no face at all.”
"Pillar." Chen Chen tilted his head, "There is also a pillar of idols in C headquarters. Does Boss Hong know who it is?"
"Integrate." Hong Shengcheng replied: "Everyone in South Korea knows it. "
"Then do you know when they will debut?" Chen Chen asked.
“I don’t know.” Hong Shengcheng shook his head, “It seems to depend on what you want. When you think it’s appropriate for them to debut, they will debut.” “I actually had a good time to debut just now.” Chen Chen looked at Hong Shengcheng with a little excitement on his expression, " How about putting it on the next comeback of (G)I-DLE? This way, we can keep the time synchronized in the future, and my C headquarters, which has no face at all, can also benefit from the god-level operation of Cube Entertainment, and save myself some money. Brainstorm.”
"Ha, it's like killing multiple birds with one stone. It's pretty good." Chen Chen felt inexplicably happy. After he was happy, he wanted to ask others for their opinions, "What does Boss Hong think of my idea?"
" ..."
Hong Shengcheng was speechless, and he didn't dare to speak. If he said one wrong word, Chen Chen would really have his plan locked in his heart, and (G)I-DLE would be finished.
You will never get any one, and at the same time, all the attention in the market will no longer be allocated to (G)I-DLE. When an opponent is stronger than you, you must put down your posture and come. When it targets you, if you are not the protagonist of destiny, you will never be able to turn around in your life.
“Don’t tell me that (G)I-DLE is not a pillar at all. Even if it is a pillar, I can easily dismantle it. Idols are just little idols, alas.” Chen Chen sighed and said openly He said harshly, "You should be lucky that I came to find you first. If I had talked to the big three before coming to talk to you, Cube Entertainment would all be owned by sidusHQ tomorrow!"
If the C headquarters brings together the three major block entertainment companies in exchange for interests, Hong can only save the company by handing over all his shares to SidusHQ, the largest shareholder who maintains relative control.
But if all the shares in your hand are gone, does the company still belong to you? Is there any point in continuing to operate the company?
Besides
“If you are not willing, there must be someone else in Cube Entertainment who is willing, and maybe they are willing to offer something more to strengthen cooperation with C Headquarters.”
"Compared to the side that is unwilling to cooperate, I definitely hope that the side that is willing to cooperate can take the lead in the square."
"So" Chen Chen asked expressionlessly: "Do you want this opportunity to write it off?"
"..."
Hong Shengcheng has no choice.
The largest shareholder of the company is not me. The areas within the company that I can control are now fighting for power and falling into internal fighting. The (G)I-DLE launched by burning the last bit of strength may die at any time
Hong Shengcheng Surrounded by Chen Chen in all aspects without leaving a single flaw, either cooperate or be eaten.
"You are so generous, I would be really ignorant if I didn't continue." Hong Shengcheng is also a ruthless person, and his state changes very quickly, and he immediately turned into a kind middle-aged man, "I am not in good health. ,(G)I- DLE is probably my last group, so please don’t mind if it’s a bit unclear just now.”
“The C headquarters is backed by the Chinese market and has the best manufacturers and publishers in the industry. put their It is a win-win choice for us to leave the related products to you.”
“To be honest, if possible, I really want to hand over all the related products of Cube Entertainment’s artists to C Department, but it’s a pity.” Hong Shengcheng. He pretended to sigh, "It's not peaceful inside the company. It's difficult to do this. What a pity."
"Yes, what a pity."
Chen Chen responded. , his eyes gradually became erratic.
Of course, Chen Chen could tell that Hong Shengcheng wanted to take the opportunity to offer other conditions to bring himself, an outside force, into the scene to help him clear up the difficulties he encountered within the company. What C Headquarters gained was the right to produce and sell merchandise for Cube Entertainment's other artists.
To be honest, from a purely business perspective, the gains outweigh the losses. The price paid by external forces to interfere in other people's internal affairs will not be one to one, but many to one.
But Chen Chen is particularly excited, because this may be an excellent time to enter the game, turning C headquarters into a perfect opportunity for Cube Entertainment to become "one of our own".
The goddess you are eyeing invites you to sit in her bedroom, aren’t you going? !
"It is indeed a pity. I personally hope to achieve such cooperation." Chen Chen expressed his final attitude with a serious look, "I hope Boss Hong can handle the trouble as soon as possible. If there is any help, I can I will never sit idly by in a busy place.”
"I'd like to thank you here in advance." Hong Shengcheng said with a wry smile: "Cube is not like this for a day or two. It has been four years since 14 years. Not to mention that it is hard to get back, but it is not bad. I want to I'm afraid we can only solve it quickly, but that's not easy."
"It depends on people. Maybe a suitable opportunity will appear soon."
Chen Chen comforted him casually. , but he started thinking quickly in his heart.
HyunA seems to be in trouble. Her departure is a big earthquake for any entertainment company, especially when she is fired in a very disgraceful way.
Take this as an opportunity to make changes. The men's team is based on BTOB, and the women's team currently has fans who can support it for the time being. Take advantage of this period to bet on (G)I-DLE. With steady development in the future, it is not impossible for Cube to regain its former glory.
In this change, Chen Chen has many opportunities to intervene.
Change always requires hands-on action. If you take action, flaws will be revealed. If there are flaws, you will have a chance to get what you want. At this moment, Chen Chen understood why the bald eagle likes to light fires all over the world.
"No matter what, let's settle the current matter first." Chen Chen hinted: "I have been very busy during this period, and I missed the opportunity to have such a good talk today. I don't know when. , maybe things will develop completely differently later."
"It should be so." Hong Shengcheng nodded, "I see you have brought the documents, please give them to me now."
"Okay."
Chen Chen didn't say anything nonsense and handed over the documents directly.
Before coming, Chen Chen had prepared the documents and even stamped them. He just waited for Cube Entertainment to ask President Hong to sign.
When the teacher is well-known, the rules and justice are on his side, and the force still has the absolute upper hand, it is difficult to fail. Anyway, Chen Chen could not imagine how he would fail.
And it feels good to do things openly and openly without resorting to clever tricks, which makes Chen Chen feel very happy.
But what’s more satisfying is not this, what’s even more satisfying is that Chen Chen got the thing done without revealing his core purpose at all!
"It's signed." Hong Shengcheng handed the document over, "See if there are any problems."
After a few casual glances, Chen Chen took the document back without realizing there was anything wrong.
“I’m signing so easily now, I’m afraid I’ll have to waste a lot of money during the meeting tomorrow.” Chen Chen teased: “Is Boss Hong ready to fight with the scholars?”
"No need to fight." Hong Shengcheng waved his hand, "C Headquarters is the trend of the general trend. Everyone will be satisfied if we can get involved, not to mention that this contract can make us more money."
"That's good." Chen Chen said hypocritically: "If a document causes chaos in Cube Entertainment, I will blame myself."
"..."
Hong Shengcheng was speechless, but his expression showed that he really wanted to close the door and see off the guests.
Chen Chen is not a person who doesn't understand amorous feelings, so he left just looking for a reason.
He has other places to go.
……(End of this chapter)