Peninsula Landlord

Chapter 466 War of words
"Also, he actually dared to pick you up from the company openly."

"And you can talk about him in the company without restraint, without any intention of hiding from others."

"You are so arrogant. If it weren't for your special status and the company's warning, would you still be so relaxed like now?"

"Do you think that all people are blind and deaf?"

"You are just lucky, and you are very careful on weekdays, so you were not photographed. Otherwise,

"Is it as exaggerated as you say?"

"We don't do anything on weekdays, do we?"

Listening to Jessica Jung's complaints, Sunny also rarely showed an embarrassed expression and seemed a little awkward.

If Jessica Jung hadn't mentioned this matter today, she really wouldn't have known that she was as arrogant as she said.

Just looking at Jessica Jung's serious eyes, Sunny immediately lost the desire to defend herself.

After keeping this matter in mind, she quickly began to change the subject and spoke to Jessica Jung and Taeyeon Kim next to her.

"Okay, I'll pay attention next time."

"But the company will strengthen training, and learning Chinese is also a good thing for you."

"I believe you have also seen the development of China and the huge market size there."

"Learning Chinese now will be of great benefit to your development."

"Of course we know this."

"Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the company is spying on the Chinese market."

“It’s just that learning Chinese is too difficult.”

Seeing Sunny change the subject, Jessica Jung did not continue to pursue her, but started to answer according to her words.

But after she finished speaking, she looked at Kim Taeyeon next to her with a strange look.

"And speaking of which, Taeyeon, even if you don't have the company's requirements, you would have started learning Chinese."

"After all, Sunny and Hara have started studying now. If you don't study, wouldn't it be a bit out of place?"

"Ah~~, what are you talking about, Xica?"

When Kim Taeyeon heard Jessica Jung's teasing, she naturally knew what she meant and immediately blushed.

She has now slowly accepted her identity as Huang Xu's girlfriend.

But after hearing Jessica Jung's teasing, I couldn't help feeling a little shy.

Compared to Sunny and Goo Hara, she is completely devoted to Huang Xu.

She is still hesitating.

Although I am with Huang Xu, and I am very happy.

But in her heart, she still wants to continue her acting career and sing more songs for her fans.

So now she is still hesitating and struggling about what choice to make and how to deal with her relationship with Huang Xu and Sunny Goo Hara.

Jessica Jung looked at Kim Taeyeon's conflicted expression and suddenly realized something. She then looked at Sunny next to her with a puzzled look.

"What's wrong with her?"

"It's okay."

Sunny looked at the puzzled Jessica Jung and gave her a look that said it was okay and she was relieved.

Then he changed the subject again.

"Okay, don't worry about what's going to happen next. Let's think about what to do after we go to the company tomorrow."

"Ah~~~, don't do that."

After hearing what Sunny said, Jessica Jung and Taeyeon Kim no longer cared about anything else and just let out miserable howls.

Obviously, as veteran employees of SM, they both know the company very well.

The program team that they and others had high hopes for performed so poorly. One can imagine what the company’s reaction would be.

Being scolded is already the lightest punishment.

While Sunny and the other two were wailing with bitter faces in the apartment, Huang Xu on the other side was laughing happily with Jia Yueting.

After watching Tara's performance just now, the two of them no longer cared about the show, but sat directly at the dining table and started enjoying tonight's dinner.

Although the dishes in this private restaurant are very delicious, they really opened Huang Xu's eyes.

But neither of them paid attention to the dishes.

After a round of business foreplay with some routine words, the two began to test each other's ideas.

They both knew that the purpose of this dinner tonight was very clear, which was to discuss the issue of the voice of the new company after the cooperation between the two parties.

This is also the reason why Huang Xu came alone to the appointment today, and Jia Yueting did not ask anyone else to accompany him.

As for the possibility that the two of them could not reach an agreement and would not cooperate in the end, they both directly ruled out this possibility.

The two sides had laid a solid foundation for cooperation when they met for the first time.

Then, after Jia Yueting led a team to Seoul for inspection, the possibility of cooperation was infinitely raised.

Huang Xu needs Jia Yueting's connections to help him open the door to the Chinese market and resist the influence from various circles.

As for Jia Yueting, he needs Huang Xu, or (Lee Soo-man)'s personal connections, to help him make up for the shortcomings of his big entertainment strategy.

Therefore, cooperation between the two sides is almost inevitable.

But after the cooperation, who should be listened to and whose words have the final say in the company are the key points they want to discuss today.

"Boss Jia, it's not that I don't trust you, but the entertainment industry is different from the industry you were in before. There are too many trivial things in it that can't be put on the table."

"And these things are indispensable in the industry."

"So my opinion is that professionals should do professional things."

"Ah~, Mr. Huang, I don't like to hear you say that."

After listening to Huang Xu's words, Jia Yueting bluntly denied Huang Xu's words.

"What do you mean I don't understand?"

"Whether it's the entertainment industry or the cultural industry, isn't it just that?"

"Don't forget, I've been running a video website for several years, and I also have an agency and a production company."

"Do you think I don't understand what you're saying?"

Jia Yueting first denied what Huang Xu said with a smile, then changed the subject and continued to speak to Huang Xu.

"As for what you said, professionals should do professional things, I fully agree with it."

"But I have already found a president for the new company. He is a senior executive of a company in the industry and can be said to be a standard professional."

"Both his professional ability and his business experience are reassuring,"

"If he serves as CEO, I believe he can safeguard the company."

"Is it?"

"I wonder which company's executive he is?"

After hearing Jia Yueting's rebuttal, Huang Xu was not anxious, but asked for the specific information of the new president.

Unfortunately, when faced with Huang Xu's questions, Jia Yueting did not reveal any specific information but was vague about it.

"We are in contact now, but it is not convenient to disclose the specific information yet."

"Understood, I understand."

Seeing that Jia Yueting was unwilling to reveal the information, Huang Xu was a little disappointed. If he knew the specific information of the other party, he could launch an attack against the other party.

However, his silence did not mean that Huang Xu had no other options. After Huang Xu calmed down a little, he spoke to Jia Yueting again.

"Since you don't want to tell me, I won't ask."

"They are just domestic agencies. There are probably only a few that you can consider."

"I just want to ask you one question, do you think they are professional?"

"Or, have they ever managed idols?"

"Do you know what you need to pay attention to when operating an idol or idol group?"

"This"

After hearing Huang Xu's series of questions, Jia Yueting fell into hesitation.

Although some people are reluctant to admit it, the reality is just as Huang Xu said, the domestic idol industry is indeed in its infancy.

Not to mention having run idols and idol groups, they probably don’t even have a special understanding of the idol industry.

In this regard, South Korea and Japan are clearly far ahead of China.

But what he is worried about now is that if he admits this, doesn’t it mean that he will give up the control of the company?

This is not in line with his strategic goals!
Huang Xu, who had been staring at Jia Yueting's reaction, naturally saw the hesitation on his face and immediately asked again.

"Let's not talk about the traditional companies that mainly deal in actors and singers, but the domestic companies that have already started idol business."

"The most well-known company in the country right now should be your neighbor Lehua."

"Yes."

“They are the most famous ones in the country now.”

Jia Yueting did not deny this, but nodded to confirm Huang Xu's words.

He had some understanding of Lehua Entertainment, after all, they all made a living in Beijing.

But compared to him and his LeTV, the scale of Lehua is just like that of a small Karami.

In fact, if it weren't for their friends who contacted me and hoped to get some investment from me, he might not be very familiar with the business here.

Although he did not invest in the end, Jia Yueting was somewhat fortunate at this time because he had gained a certain understanding of domestic economic companies because of this incident.

After Huang Xu saw Jia Yueting nodded in agreement, he continued to speak to him.

"Since you know them, Mr. Jia, then things will be simpler."

"Logically speaking, they are a relatively well-known company and should be considered relatively professional."

"And one of their shareholders is an artist from SM Entertainment."

"In this case, no matter what aspect they are in, they should strictly demand themselves to make the most professional and best-selling products."

“But do you think they are professional now?”

"Whether it's artist training, teamwork, or business capabilities, do you think they are qualified?"

"Not to mention old-line entertainment companies like SM, I feel like they are not as professional as my makeshift team."

"This"

Hearing Huang Xu say this, Jia Yueting's expression became even worse.

Because he found that what Huang Xu said was true. Thinking back to the SM company he visited in Seoul a few days ago, he even visited Huang Xu's company.

When comparing with the current companies in China, the levels of both sides are indeed not on the same dimension.

However, this discovery made him extremely conflicted and unable to make a decision, and he fell into deep thought.

On the one hand, they lack strength, professionalism, and relevant experience, but they are our own people and can be trusted.

On the other hand, both professionalism and relevant experience are far superior to those of their competitors.

But the other person is not his own.

He was somewhat troubled as to how to choose.

Just when Jia Yueting was extremely conflicted and thinking about what choice he should make next, Huang Xu next to him naturally saw Jia Yueting's dilemma.

However, although he was secretly laughing in his heart, Huang Xu's face remained very calm, without the slightest hint of pride.

Instead, he picked up the wine dispenser, poured a glass of white wine for the silent Jia Yueting, and then spoke softly.

"Mr. Jia, I know your concerns. You have to consider your company and your employees."

"But you don't have to worry about it. There is a solution to the problem."

"Oh, Mr. Huang, what insights do you have? I'm all ears."

Jia Yueting saw that Huang Xu had seen through him, but he did not feel embarrassed at all. Instead, he raised his wine glass and clinked it with Huang Xu.

After drinking it in one gulp, he then looked at Huang Xu.

He was really curious now and was ready to listen to what reasons Huang Xu was going to use to convince him.

Seeing Jia Yueting like this, Huang Xu first slowly finished the wine in the glass, took a bite of the food, and then slowly explained.

"It's very simple. You can continue to look for the CEO you are looking for, and you can continue to bear the administrative work of the company."

"It's just that he is only responsible for the management of the company's administrative work."

"You mean, he's not responsible for managing the artists?"

After listening to Huang Xu's words, Jia Yueting also reacted and understood what Huang Xu was thinking.

Then after a brief thought, a bright smile appeared on his face.

Although the method Huang Xu mentioned is somewhat shocking and not quite in line with general situations.

But if you think about it carefully, you will find that this is inevitably a solution that has the best of both worlds.

He was worried that the person at the helm of the company was not one of his own confidants and that his ability to control the company would be reduced.

Huang Xu has been saying that domestic managers are unprofessional and inexperienced in managing idol groups.

Then why not combine them?

His own people are responsible for administrative management, while Huang Xu's "professionals" are responsible for professional matters.

It can be said to be the best of both worlds.

Of course, he knew in his heart that these were just appearances.

The real point of conflict between the two of them is actually over the company's voice and who has the final say in the company. This is the key point.

Now that Huang Xu has taken the initiative to step back and is no longer responsible for daily operations and only focuses on the artists, this is actually a good option.

So after figuring this out, he picked up the wine decanter, poured Huang Xu a glass of wine and said.

"Boss Huang's move is really brilliant. So is it settled?"

"It's settled!"

Seeing that Jia Yueting agreed, Huang Xu nodded and finalized the matter.

Then the two of them clinked their glasses, and the matter was settled.

At least that's the decision for now.

After finishing the wine in the glass, the atmosphere in the private room became much more relaxed than before.

The two chatted for another minute or two. After tasting a few bites of the dishes, Jia Yueting suddenly looked up at Huang Xu and asked.

"Mr. Huang, if it were you..."

(End of this chapter)