star of the peninsula

After the Baeksang Arts Awards, Chen Chen went to Daegu with Bae Joo-hyun.

One cannot go back on one's promise, so Chen Chen stayed in Daegu for a few days and met with her family.

Then, Red Velvet's comeback began.

"Feel My Rhythm" performed very well and did not waste the return time period specially selected by Chen Chen.

Of course, it didn’t take much effort from Lee Sung-soo to go to waste.

Lee Sung-soo must at least make a statement about Red Velvet's comeback. There are very few things he can do that would make Chen Chen appreciate it.

"If you were asked to hand over "Dark Glory" to a certain TV station for broadcast, which one would you choose?"

Chen Chen put down the script in his hand and suddenly threw a question to Shirley.

"MBC or JTBC, these two have the best relationship with us and we have the most interactions." Sulli gave the answer without thinking.

"The one we cooperate with the most is TVN, but the one we have the most dealings with is not TVN."

Sulli then added the reason why she didn't choose TVN.

Overall, although C headquarters has been interacting with TVN for such a long time, its interactions with them are not as frequent as those with M-net.

Blame Chen Chen, and also blame TVN.

TVN TV station did not give Chen Chen enough feedback, but Chen Chen rarely gave it TV series that he was really capable of. He usually chose TVN TV station only when he wanted to be commercial.

They are not stupid. They can see that and naturally won’t be too close to you.

"TVN has no shortage of good TV series. Even if you give them something good, they won't feel anything special." Chen Chen lay on the chair like a salted fish. "Giving it to JTBC, which is in need of high-quality works, is a long-term investment. Giving it to wireless TV is to earn a reputation for yourself. Anyway, it's better than giving it to TVN."

"It doesn't really matter now. As long as we can reach a cooperation agreement with Netflix, it doesn't matter who we give it to."

"Oh~" Chen Chen couldn't help but sigh, "Netflix's impact on the South Korean film and television industry is still too great!"

"It's an honor for South Korea that such a big foreign player can come to work in South Korea. Everyone will benefit from it after they get close to him. At least that's what everyone thought at the beginning." Shirley sighed, "By the time they felt something was wrong, it was too late. Netflix's massive investment has given it a very high status in South Korea, which is enough for it to live a very comfortable life in South Korea."

"To be honest, Netflix has brought more benefits to South Korea than disadvantages, but it is an outsider after all, which makes many people feel uncomfortable."

"C Headquarters is actually also an outsider, but it is an outsider that has grown up slowly under the local soil, so the situation is different." Shirley suddenly talked about C Headquarters, "Almost everyone regards C Headquarters as a local South Korean company."

"Speaking of which," Shirley suddenly became curious, "What do you think of C Headquarters? Do you think it is closer to China or South Korea?"

"You've asked the right person. My answer will definitely be different from everyone else's." Chen Chen sat up straight and said seriously, "C Headquarters is an important tool for me to make a living. It's close to interests, benefits, and a sense of security. I'll be close to whichever side can give me these."

When it does not involve things like family and country or life ideals, stance is completely unworthy of mentioning and Chen Chen has never even considered it.

Of course, compared with China, there is no point in comparing South Korea and China, whether in terms of market size or international status.

It’s just that Chen Chen happens to be engaged in the entertainment industry, which is more advanced in South Korea than in China.

"It's useless to tell you." Shirley rolled her eyes and asked, "Netflix's broadcast date is set for July 22nd. Do you plan to discuss the choice of TV station from now on?"

"It's not me, it's you." Chen Chen shook his finger in front of his chest, then pointed his finger at Shirley, "You are fully responsible for helping "Dark Glory" find a TV station. I require you to negotiate with every TV station."

"I ask you to raise your attitude first, then lower it, and finally raise it to a super super high level!"

"I want to sign a contract with a suitable TV station with a high profile. If that is not possible." Chen Chen made a lot of requests but gave a very loose range for the final result, "It's OK not to sign a contract with a TV station."

"..."

"What's the point?"

Shirley thought about it for a while, but the more she thought, the more confused she became, so she just opened her mouth and asked.

"It helps you understand all the twists and turns you might encounter when negotiating with TV stations for your work." Chen Chen replied, "It helps you establish a strong attitude and high status in front of the TV stations."

"Our work this time is very good, and the quality is amazing, so you should also be very strong."

"First hard, then soft, and then super hard, combined with the performance of the TV series. This negotiation will leave a very deep impression on the various TV stations, because they will keep recalling the scenes of the previous discussion with you, and recalling your every word, every action, and every expression."

"With this impression, you will feel much more relaxed when you go to the TV station to discuss your work in the future." Chen Chen was paving the way for her. "And after you have done a few deals, your personal image and status will be solidified at the TV station, and it will be a very high status."

"I understand." Shirley pursed her lips and nodded after listening. "First high, then low, then high again. This kind of posture change can almost show all kinds of human behavior, and the TV station is no exception."

“This process can really help people grow a lot, especially for me.”

"As for the establishment of the image," Shirley smiled, "No problem, it's a very holistic image, with all kinds of looks. With such a comprehensive image combined with the explosive performance of Dark Glory, it's hard for the status not to be high, and it's hard for the image's influence to last a short time!"

"Oh my~" Shirley slid her chair over to Chen Chen's side, "President Chen is still so considerate of others, he's so likable!"

"If you like it, then do your best. You should know that I have entrusted such an important C headquarters to you." Chen Chen squinted and said, "Isn't this response important enough?"

"It's too heavy, so heavy that it can crush me." Shirley smiled bitterly and leaned her head on Chen Chen's shoulder. "What about Zhu Xuan? When do you plan to let her participate in the management of the company?"

"In the second half of this year or next year, or she may never participate in the company's management." Chen Chen spread his hands, "I have to first determine whether she is suitable and whether she has the ability, right?"

"We've been together for so many years, and you still haven't figured it out?" Shirley teased, "Maybe you just don't want to figure it out?!"

"That's a bit like that. In my opinion, she is not very suitable for managing a company." Chen Chen sighed, "She is not tough enough, not ruthless enough, and sometimes too hesitant and not decisive enough. Kindness and gentleness can be translated as being easy to bully to some extent. It's very annoying!"

"But we can't be so sure. Before, I'm afraid most people didn't think you were capable of running the company, but you've finally been trained." "When Zhu Xuan is not busy, I will take her to do some things, and I will also give her lessons to gain experience."

"Observe for a while and then make a decision. If it works, it works. If it doesn't, it doesn't." Chen Chen shook his head lovingly. "The result is not that important."

"The trainee selection is over. How about sending her to deal with the eliminated trainees?" Shirley suggested, "Just look at the data and deal with it."

"Well, I understand what kind of training you want to give her, but are you underestimating her in this matter?" Chen Chen smiled and rejected the suggestion. "She has been a trainee at SMART for a long time, and she has seen many of her companions leave during the process. This separation is not a problem for her."

"Then you should wait for her to be trained personally." Shirley added, "It would be best if you can bring our two assistants with you. They are very smart and will be helpful once they are trained."

"What do you mean our little assistant? Isn't that mine?!" Chen Chen smiled and nodded, "Okay, I will. But do you think their intelligence can be used to run the company? I know they are smart."

"It's not that difficult to run an entertainment company. All you need is a good brain." Shirley's opinion was similar to Chen Chen's. "You can be taught and learn quickly. That's a huge advantage."

"For big things, you can always rely on past experience, and you don't need to use your brain much. You can solve a large part of the problem by just reading from a script."

"Small things need to be solved completely independently. That's when being smart comes into play, and the advantages of top students come into play. These people will always find a solution."

"No!" Shirley felt something was wrong the more she spoke. "When you were hiring an assistant, you attached so much importance to intelligence. How could you possibly want me to tell you these things? Are you testing me?"

"I have to know if you can understand my approach." Chen Chen was very satisfied. "The result is very good now. You are on par with me in terms of ideology!"

"Hmph, how about other aspects?" Shirley crossed her arms and snorted proudly, "What about your methods and abilities?!"

"They are all satisfactory results. Your management and operation are even better than mine." Chen Chen calmly supported her hand. "To be honest, I am now higher than you because of my great contributions in expanding the territory. I will stop here and extend the timeline. People will stand on your side in the end."

"Just try to fool me! You have single-handedly helped C headquarters grow from a small company to where it is today. No one will ever be able to surpass your status in the future!" Shirley knew it was a lie but was still very happy to hear it. "Your status is not just definitely higher than mine, it's several levels higher than mine. One of your words is more effective than several layers of my documents!"

"So I have to leave earlier, otherwise the company's management will always be abnormal." Chen Chen's smile did not diminish at all. "Anyway, many things are handed over to you. The first thing is to make C headquarters a normal entertainment company."

"No problem!" Shirley responded confidently.

"But." Shirley asked cautiously, "You will handle the matter of SMART, right? You won't leave it to me, right?"

"I'll give it to you after I finish it." Chen Chen said seriously: "This will be the most important thing for me in the next period of time."

"it is good."

Shirley responded and silence fell between them.

"..."

"OK, let's talk about something else. Let's not talk about something so big and empty." Shirley changed the subject. "'The Hunt' has been scheduled. C headquarters will spend a lot of effort on publicity to let everyone in South Korea see our investment and production capabilities in movies."

"Suriname is in the intensive production stage, and a lot of money is being spent every day. It feels like making a movie, and it hurts a bit."

"Jin Xiangqi received an invitation to act in a TV series not long ago and has already joined the crew for filming."

"It's a TVN TV series. It's currently booked for two seasons, so the quality is guaranteed."

"Then there's Suzy. Netflix has a new script and she plans to take it."

"Xu Xian is busy with Girls' Generation's anniversary event, so there is no new development for now."

"Actually," Shirley suddenly made a U-turn, "C headquarters is running low on scripts, so we need you to hurry up and add some."

"OK, I'll add some as soon as possible." Chen Chen made an OK gesture, "Now that our actor department's capabilities are rising rapidly, I can help artists get a lot of resources myself, which really makes me less worried."

"Tsk~ What else can you do? You can't be completely useless, right?" Shirley rolled her eyes. "If you really let you raise a bunch of useless people, I'm afraid you'll fire them all in a few months!"

"You're right. You know me very well in this aspect." Chen Chen smiled. "Anything else?"

"'Dark Glory Season 2' is being prepared for filming." Shirley replied: "Seeing that you are so confident about it, I signed it directly and let them shoot it."

"It's called the second season, but it's actually a complete story." Chen Chen waved his hand casually, "Anything else?"

"You should have seen the others from your assistant." Shirley smacked her lips. "My Runaway Diary, There's Still Tomorrow, and 25, 21 have all finished. You must know their performance and public reputation."

"Oh, you should also know about Red Velvet's comeback results this time." Sulli joked, "The assistants must have compiled the details of their idols' comebacks and sent them to you! So, are you proud of Irene's good results? Are you secretly happy that your girlfriend is such a brilliant presence on stage?"

"Leave these things to your own devices." Chen Chen glared at her fiercely, "It's better to recommend a few good comics than to worry about this!"

……

Hi~ A few days later, Shirley really recommended a comic book to Chen Chen, called "MOVING", which was a work by one of the most popular cartoonists in South Korea, Jiang Cao.

If the name "MOVING" seems unfamiliar to some people, the TV series can be called "Superpowers", which should be more familiar.

"Liuran, go get the copyright for "MOVING" and we'll make it into a TV show." Chen Chen handed the task to the assistant. "Do you know how to do it?"

"I have a rough idea in mind." Jin Liuran replied: "First, read all the works of this cartoonist and understand them carefully, then analyze the comic "MOVING" carefully, and finally go to the door to express C headquarters' intentions."

"It will take a lot of time, and maybe all these preparations won't be used, and maybe even if they are used, they won't be able to be obtained."

“But I think it’s something that has to be done, regardless of the end result.”

...(End of chapter)