Chapter 149 Funds are really limited
Two days later in the evening, the two drove to Kaipodong, Gangnam District.
“Is this it?”
Li Xiuman asked.
After looking at the words "Meishan Tea House" on the plaque, Han Zhengying nodded.
"That's it."
The two parked the car and walked in.
A waiter came over.
"Do you two gentlemen have an appointment?"
Han Zhengying nodded, "Mr. Xu from Room No. 3, Plum Blossom, made an appointment with us."
The waiter flipped through the records and said, "Both of you, please come with me."
The interior of the teahouse is full of antique decorations, the style is similar to that of China, with some local characteristics of South Korea mixed in.
Walking there, it seemed very quiet.
Come to Plum Blossom Room No. 3.
“That’s it, you two.”
Han Zhengying knocked on the door.
A clear and young voice came over.
"Please come in."
Push the door and go in.
A room of about ten square meters appeared in front of me.
There was a tea table in the center of the room, and sitting opposite the door was a young man wearing casual clothes and old-fashioned black-rimmed glasses.
The first time he saw him, Li Xiuman felt a pressure on his face.
This feeling is very familiar to him, and he often feels it from the presidents and presidents of large companies.
But I didn’t expect that a young man who looked young could have such a powerful momentum.
Beside the other party, there was also sitting a tall man with a crew cut, a lion nose and a wide mouth, who was not angry and proud.
If the young man at the beginning had the aura formed by moving his Qi and nourishing his body, then the latter came entirely from the strong pressure brought by that powerful body.
It was Xu Liang and Huo Gang in the tea room.
Seeing the person coming, Xu Liang stood up and greeted him.
Stretch out your right hand.
"Welcome, welcome, President Li, President Han, I have always heard President Li Haizhen mention their names, and today I finally met them."
"President Xu is very polite."
"Please sit down."
When both parties sat down, Xu Liang placed two teacups in front of them and poured them tea.
“I ordered a pot of Dianhong, I hope you two like it.”
After thanking you, Li Xiuman didn’t hesitate, “President Xu, you invited us here, Is it about litigation? ”
"Yes, but not entirely."
"I would like to hear the details."
"As for the lawsuit, the two of you sued Hongmeng Music for infringement. I understand it very well. We do have infringement. , but the price of 50 million won is too high, and we cannot agree to it."
"Chairman Xu, your fault is obvious to all, and the court will definitely rule against you," Han Zhengying said seriously.
Xu Liang smiled, "Of course, we have no doubt about this. However, the court also has to follow procedures. From investigation and evidence collection to trial to judgment, it will take at least half a year. If there are many cases, it will be delayed. One year is normal.
If we appeal again, it will take even longer.
During this time, your company’s concerts have been posted on our website, making us money…. "
Han Zhengying interrupted: "We will pay additional compensation and let us give all the money you earn. "
"It doesn't matter, I can give you the money, but we use your songs to enrich the music library of the website and attract more fans to become our users. The money we compensate you will be regarded as promotion fees. . "
Looking at Han Zhengying who looked dissatisfied, Xu Liang continued with a smile: "Don't say you will sue us again. The court will not compensate you for your losses because your songs have added users to us.
This part is not quantifiable. "
"Mr. Xu, disclosing pirated music company copyrights may affect your company's reputation.
Few fans are willing to pay for such a website. "Li Xiuman said seriously.
"President Li is right.
However, in the music community model adopted by Hongmeng Music Network, all users have the right to upload their own music works. We also strongly support users and maintain their copyrights.
However, out of respect for the fruits of others' labor, we will not remove songs at will unless we receive a complaint from the copyright owner.
But because our company has very limited reviewers, it takes a long time to schedule after receiving the review, then review it, and then remove it from the shelves.
So, we did not intentionally infringe on you. It is really a misunderstanding caused by limited funds and insufficient reviewers. I hope you can understand. "
Looking at this smiling face, Li Xiuman was filled with anger and wanted to go up and punch him hard.
But looking at the unkind look of the strong man with a Chinese character face next to him, he I had to suppress the anger in my heart.
"Despicable!"
"Shameless."
Xu Liang looked at the angry two people and said with a smile: "Thank you very much for your compliments. I will continue to work hard. However, anger can't solve any problems. .
If you two give up the compensation, we can start a new cooperation, and then you will get more than the 50 million won compensation.”
Stop the angry Lee Soo Man, Han Zheng. Ying asked: "I wonder how Chairman Xu wants to cooperate?"
"Our Hongmeng Music Network currently has 60 million users in China, South Korea, Japan, Greater China, and the entire Southeast Asia, and it is still growing at a rate of 11% every month.
If your company is willing to follow We signed an exclusive cooperation agreement, and we are willing to give 20% of the online share to SM Company.
The price of a song in our company ranges from 400 won to 1,200 won.
The median is 800 won.
At that time, even if one tenth of the users subscribes, your company will get a share of 960 million won.
And this is only now. When the number of users on Hongmeng Music Network increases, your share will be even higher. "After a pause, Xu Liang emphasized his tone.
"One side is 960 million, and the other side is 50 million. I think you two should be clear about which is more important. ”
After saying that, Xu Liang took a sip from his tea cup and looked confidently at the two struggling people opposite him.
In fact, Hongmeng Music Network does not yet have 60 million users, including The newly opened Japanese market only has a total of just over 30 million, and most of them are users from mainland China
Because the copyright laws and regulations in Mainland China are not perfect enough, the income from genuine downloads is very meager.
But.
Hongmeng is not a listed company and there is no need to disclose its operating conditions.
Lee Soo Man and Han Zhengying also have no way of understanding.
The opacity of information makes Xu Liang’s words sound bluffing.
"President Xu, this matter is very important. We need to go back and discuss it before we can give you an answer."
"Of course, this is your right."
"Then we will leave first. ."
"Walk slowly."
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Return to the luxury apartment in Cheongdam-dong.
After replying to the emails sent by the company today, Xu Liangcai turned off the computer.
Sun Mingzhen brought over a glass of water.
“Thank you.”
“Do you think Lee Soo Man and Han Zhengying will agree to our conditions?”
"Of course. In just a few years, SM has been able to develop to its current situation. Obviously they are smart people.
Smart people will certainly not give up the opportunity to make money.
But they are big The probability is that we will talk about the sharing for a while, and then you will be responsible.
Tell them our company's sharing standards."
Sun Mingzhen nodded.
Since the development of Hongmeng Music Network, the sharing standards have changed several times.
At first it was a fixed share, but now it is a floating share.
According to the popularity and release time of each song, the share will be different, with the highest being 50-50.
However, in order to get the highest share, you must download it more than one million times. This standard is also the internationally accepted standard for a 'platinum album'.
In fact, more than 95% of the songs cannot reach this number.
"By the way, my sister is coming over in a few days. I'm worried about her living outside alone, so I want her to live in our house."
"Your sister? Why didn't I know you had a sister? ?”
“You have never asked me who is in my family.” There was a hint of resentment in Sun Mingzhen’s tone.
"It was my mistake. Otherwise, it's almost New Year's Day. Let me go back with you to see your parents."
Sun Mingzhen's eyes widened in disbelief, " You...are you willing to meet my parents?”
"Of course."
He put his arms around her slender waist and hugged her soft body into his arms.
"You are my woman now, and they are also my father-in-law and mother-in-law, so we should meet each other. Why, you don't want to?"
Sun Mingzhen shook her head quickly, with a confused look on her face. Exuding excitement.
"No. I...I just didn't expect you to say that."
She originally thought that she was just a shady lover, but now Xu Liang's promise far exceeded her original expectations.
Seeing her like this, Xu Liang also had a smile on his face.
A woman with low expectations only needs a little satisfaction to gain her gratitude and love.
If children are added to strengthen it, Sun Mingzhen is not afraid of escaping from his control.
“By the way, you haven’t told me about your family yet?”
Nodding, Sun Mingzhen organized her words.
"Besides my parents, I only have one younger sister. Her name is Yanzhen. She is 18 years old and is a sophomore in the film department of Seoul University of the Arts in Seoul."
"Your sister is also a film actress. ?”
“She is still a student and will definitely become an actor in the future. However, the entertainment industry is mixed, and I don’t want her to take this path.”
Sun Mingzhen frowned. I'm a little dissatisfied with my sister's choice.
"Eighteen years old is considered an adult. Don't interfere too much in other people's decisions."
Sun Mingzhen nodded, but it seemed that she didn't listen.
This can also be understood.
If it were him, he would definitely interfere with Xu Meng's future choices.
"My father is a bus driver and my mother is a movie projectionist. When we were young, my sister and I never had to spend money to watch movies. Maybe it was because of this that Yan Zhen fell in love with acting."
Xu Liang smiled and said: "Uncle and aunt, do you have any hobbies?"
"My dad occasionally drinks wine and usually likes fishing.
My mother has no special hobbies. If family ethics drama If it counts, this is her hobby."
Xu Liang nodded, "Come with me to buy some gifts for them tomorrow."
"Yes." >
"It's getting late, it's time for us to rest."
After saying that, he stood up and walked towards the bedroom with Sun Mingzhen in his arms.
“Can we have a day off today?” Sun Mingzhen begged.
“No.”
You’re kidding, you weren’t satisfied yesterday, why don’t you make up for it today?
(End of this chapter)