American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 249 Emily's Wisdom
He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "You are all right. Climbing Rat and Old Man Head both performed impeccably. If I were just a simple creator, I would probably choose them without hesitation."

“But…” he changed the subject, “what we need to consider now is not just emotions, but also influence and the future.”

He looked at Arya and Emily and explained, word by word, "Mountain Climber and Old Man's Head are brands on a pedestal, serving the very few experts at the very top of the pyramid."

"If I cooperate with them, I can solidify my position in the 'hardcore circle' to the greatest extent, but it will be difficult to break out of that circle."

“But Archaeopteryx is different.” His eyes gleamed with a light called ambition. “It has one foot on the altar, and the other foot has already stepped into the mass consumer market.”

"It is the only brand that can simultaneously make Wall Street elites, Silicon Valley programmers, Tokyo's trendy youths, and true outdoor enthusiasts like us willingly pay for it."

“Choosing it means that my influence can reach the widest and most diverse audience through its established global channels.”

“What I want to do in the future is not just make videos, but also documentaries, books, and even my own equipment brand. I need a megaphone, not an echo chamber. And Arc'teryx is the loudest megaphone.”

This calm, clear, and business-logical analysis stunned Aria and Emily. For the first time, they clearly sensed the grand and shrewd business development plan hidden beneath Lin Yu'an's seemingly unassuming exterior.

Arya walked over and gently straightened his collar, her eyes filled with both love and a hint of rational clarity.

“Darling, your performance in the negotiations just now was outstanding, and we respect and support any decision you make,” she continued softly. “However, what you are about to face is a contract that could be worth tens of millions of dollars, and every clause may contain a trap.”

Emily's smile faded, and she nodded solemnly: "Alia is right. Although Marcus is very humble, he is a businessman. If we look at the proposal he sent us ourselves, we might easily get caught up in it."

“In the previous brand ambassador contract, Bilibili’s legal department provided support as a third party, but now we should not be able to rely on the legal support provided by the platform.”

Lin Yu'an's smile gradually faded. He understood that the real battle had only just begun. The upcoming contract negotiations would be the real showdown over the division of profits.

He looked out at the vast snowfield, his eyes becoming deep, and slowly said, "You're right. No matter how much fun I have in showing off, it will eventually come down to a contract in black and white."

He turned to look at his two wives, his tone becoming extremely serious: "We need a professional team. First and foremost, we need a top-notch lawyer, an expert who truly understands North American entertainment law and commercial contract law, and can protect our interests to the teeth."

"He not only needs to be able to see through Arc'teryx's contract, but also to be able to handle potential contacts from brands like Scrambler, Old Man Head, and even more."

Lin Yu'an took out his satellite phone, preparing to search through his contacts for people he knew before.

"Wait a minute, darling."

Emily gently pressed his hand, stopping him. Her eyes were clear and calm, sparkling with wisdom: "Finding a lawyer is certainly the most urgent matter, but I think we might have a better approach."

Lin Yu'an and Ailiya both looked at her curiously.

Emily organized her thoughts and analyzed clearly, "Think about it, our biggest bargaining chip right now, besides the video itself, is the huge influence Justin Bieber brings. This favor is just too great."

"Do you think that a top superstar would go to such lengths for you, using his social media account with 200 million followers, just because he likes your videos?"

Lin Yu'an pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded: "You mean, he might also have his own motives?"

Emily quickly explained, "I don't think he had any ill intentions. On the contrary, I think it's a signal of goodwill and a win-win situation. You know, Bieber has been working hard to transform himself in recent years, shedding his past teen idol image and moving towards a more mature and profound direction."

"I analyzed the restored song carefully. It doesn't have much commercial value, but it perfectly showcases his creative ability. I think his recommendation might be to show the world his creative ability and to demonstrate the musical genius he once was."

This analysis made Lin Yu'an and Ailiya realize that her analysis made a lot of sense.

Emily continued, her thoughts becoming increasingly clear: "So we can't just accept this generous gift and call it a day; we have to reciprocate. It's not just about politeness; it's key to maintaining and deepening this relationship."

“Then what should we do?” Arya asked.

Emily's eyes sparkled with confidence. "I think we can take the initiative to send an email to Bieber's agent, Scooter Braun. First and foremost, to express our sincerest gratitude."

“Secondly,” she said, looking at Lin Yu’an, “I suggest you take some time to write a long article, sincerely recounting how you became his fan, and what kind of strength and comfort his music gave you during your growth, especially in this wilderness. We can attach this article and send it over together.”

“The most crucial point is the third one,” Emily emphasized.

“We need to proactively ask him in the email. We really hope to thank Justin publicly on the internet, but we are not sure what the most appropriate way is, or whether it will cause him any unnecessary trouble.”

"Therefore, we would like to request the professional advice of the management team, and even ask them to review and revise our lengthy thank-you statement to see where we can better help Mr. Bieber establish the positive image he desires."

“This…” Arya was completely impressed by Emily’s line of thinking.

This move was absolutely brilliant! It's like telling the other party that we understand your intentions and are willing to fully cooperate with your public relations strategy.

We are not only grateful, but also sensible and sensible, knowing how to maximize the value of this interaction.

Emily gave a sly smile. "Finally, at the end of the email, we could casually mention that we're currently being approached by major brands and urgently need a top-notch business lawyer, but our connections in this area are still limited. Could they recommend one?"

Emily said confidently, "Believe me, the people they recommend are much more reliable than those we find ourselves searching for like needles in a haystack. They might even be happy to help because it will strengthen our connection."

Lin Yu'an looked at Emily, his eyes filled with admiration and love. He put down the satellite phone, stepped forward, and gave his intelligent wife a tight hug.

“Emily, you’re a real gem,” he exclaimed sincerely. “You’re right, maximizing the traffic from this wave of interaction is what we should be doing right now.”

He let go of the embrace, no longer searching for the lawyer's number, but instead sat down at the computer and began drafting the crucial email that would determine their future business landscape.

Lin Yu'an's thoughts drifted back to the darkest and most desperate time of her past life.

It was after he lost Arya, on a gloomy, rainy afternoon, when he was driving aimlessly and the radio happened to play a song he had never heard before called "Recovery".

At that moment, the profound regret in the lyrics, the longing for "home" and the prayer for "healing" acted like a key, instantly unlocking the floodgates of all his emotions.

He parked his car on the side of the road and cried inside for a long time.
From that day on, this song became his painkiller.

But this journey of his heart was destined to be unshared with anyone; he could only process it appropriately. Ultimately, he wrote a story titled "A Song, A Restoration, A Wooden House."

He poured his most genuine personal feelings into his writing. The email was professional, humble, and full of sincerity.

He first expressed his endless gratitude to Mr. Biber for his guidance and then sincerely requested the team to provide the most professional guidance on how to express his gratitude publicly.

Finally, at the end of the email, he asked for help from top business lawyers in a consultative tone.

After checking several times to make sure there were no omissions, he took a deep breath and pressed the send button.

[Email Body]

Subject: A heartfelt thank you from the Alaskan wilderness—from Lin Yu-an
Recipient: Mr. Scooter Braun
Dear Mr. Braun:

Hello.

I am Lin Yu-an, the creator of the YouTube channel "Lin Yu-an in the Wilderness".

I am writing to express, through you, my deepest and sincerest gratitude to Mr. Justin Bieber, on behalf of myself and my entire family.

When I woke up one morning in Alaska, I discovered that Mr. Bieber's generous recommendation had completely changed my life.

I felt not only surprise, but also immense, indescribable shock and honor.

This kindness from the other side of the world is the most precious and heartwarming gift we received this Christmas for an independent creator like me living in the wilderness.

I have no way to repay this kindness. The only thing I can do is share the story behind this goodwill.

In my video, I obsessively played Mr. Bieber's "Recovery" on repeat. This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment thing.

Rather, it's because this song holds extremely special meaning for me personally. It accompanied me through one of the most difficult low points in my life.

The details of this story can be found in the attachment.

Thank you again, Mr. Bieber. He not only understood my video, but also the core message of rebuilding and healing behind it.

At the same time, I also hope to have the opportunity to publicly and formally express my gratitude to Mr. Bieber on our social media.

However, I am well aware that as a public figure, every public interaction requires extremely careful consideration.

I'm not sure what the best approach would be, and I certainly don't want to cause Mr. Bieber any unnecessary trouble because of my lack of professionalism.

Therefore, we sincerely hope to request your and your professional team to provide us with some valuable advice.

If possible, we would even like to have our thank-you note reviewed by you to ensure that it plays a positive and constructive role in promoting Mr. Biber's image.

Finally, there is one more request. This sudden surge of attention has also brought us many opportunities for business cooperation, including some extremely complex multinational contracts.

My family and I have little experience in this area and urgently need the help of a lawyer specializing in North American business and entertainment law.

We know that you are at the top of the industry and have seen countless people. Would you be so kind as to recommend one or two professionals that you admire when it is convenient for you?
Any advice would be a great help to us.

Thank you again for everything you and Mr. Bieber have done. Looking forward to your reply.

good luck.

Sincerely, Lin Yu'an

In Alaska, Wiesman

(End of this chapter)