American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 251 The Entangling Web (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

“Brian, to be honest, if he were a singer who wanted to release an album, I wouldn’t share a single punctuation mark with you.”

"But his future lies in documentaries, publishing, his personal brand, and even Hollywood. These are your CAA's backyard, not my main battlefield."

"If I were to force him to sign with SB Projects, it would be irresponsible of me and a huge waste of my resources."

“So, I don’t want to be his boss.” Scout’s tone became incredibly clear. “I want to be his partner and producer with you.”

“I need you, Brian.” He emphasized, “Use CAA’s resources to chart a path for him, not the path of an internet celebrity, nor the path of a star.”

“It is a… how should I put it…” Scout seemed to be searching for the most precise positioning.

Finally, he slowly uttered two names, names that represented the absolute pinnacle of a field.

"A path that could make him the third modern wilderness legend in the world, after Bear Grylls and Ed Stafford!"

These words made Brian, on the other end of the phone, pause in his breathing.

Scout's voice was full of confidence: "Do you understand what I mean, Brian?"

"Bell represents the extreme survival skills of special forces. Ed represents the Robinson Crusoe-like survival instinct. But Lin Yu'an represents a completely new field!"

"He possesses Ed Sheeran's solitude and creativity, while also having Bale's hardcore skills and camera presence. More importantly, he's not one of those two Britons!"

"Believe me, if you choose him now, you will be the unshakeable foundation of his future empire!"

Brian fell silent again on the other end of the phone. He completely understood what Scout meant. Scout wasn't giving away a client; he was initiating a joint investment in a project.

He contributes the scarcest resources and connections, while CAA needs to contribute professional operations and execution.

After a long pause, Brian slowly said, "Scooter, you know what this means. Turning an ordinary person into a legend requires an astronomical amount of resources...

“He might be worth that price,” Scout answered without hesitation. “Besides, he doesn’t need us to invest. He himself is the source of value.”

"All we need to do is help him turn these values ​​into commercial value in the most efficient and respectable way."

“What’s more, Brian,” Scout’s tone carried a hint of warning that only top-tier players could understand, “don’t forget, the most crucial point is that he’s Chinese.”

Brian, on the other end of the phone, paused again, his breathing faltering.

Scout continued, his voice not loud, but carrying immense weight: "Brian, times have changed."

"As we all know, Hollywood's golden age may not be over yet, but its narrative style is being completely overturned."

"We live in the age of short videos: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Reels... Young people's attention spans are measured in seconds."

"You, CAA, have signed superstars from the film industry and superstars from the music industry, but in this new 'quick and easy' track, do you have any global top stars who can define an era?"

"Someone who can make both Eastern and Western audiences willingly linger for more than 15 seconds?"

Without waiting for Brian's reply, he continued, "And Lin Yu'an, I think, is the perfect answer to fill this gap in your territory."

“Think about the buffs he has,” Scout began to speak faster, “the Chinese, and let’s not talk about the huge market that they represent.”

"Winning the championship of 'Living Alone in the Wilderness' proves that he possesses top-notch hardcore survival skills and unwavering willpower, which are the core of his content and irreplaceable."

"Standing over 1.9 meters tall and possessing top-tier looks, he has all the external attributes to become a global icon. More importantly, he knows how to create spectacles!"

"Whether it's building a wooden house, or future activities like forging knives or going on adventures... everything can be easily turned into countless viral short video clips and spread globally!"

“Brian, that’s the most crucial point!” Scout emphasized. “His content is both insightful and widely disseminated. In this era, he’s a walking gold mine!”

“Imagine it,” he said, a hint of seduction in his voice.

"Once you propel him to the top of the global online community, the massive traffic he generates will be like a tap that can't be turned off!"

"These fans are definitely high-quality male fans, and they can also influence other artists under your CAA label, and reach the Chinese market you want to penetrate!"

"Netflix, Disney... they're still struggling to find a script that connects East and West. But we've found that super node that can connect East and West!"

These words, like the most precise tactical strike, completely shattered the last vestige of hesitation in Brian's heart.

He instantly understood Scooter's full ambition; Scooter wanted more than just to create a legend.

What he wants is to sign a traffic engine and strategic weapon that can bring new growth points to the entire CAA empire in the era of short videos!

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone, so long that Scout could even hear the faint sound of police sirens coming from outside Brian's office window.

Finally, Brian's voice came again. This time, there was no languor or hesitation, only the excitement and decisiveness of a businessman.

“Alright, Scout, my dear friend, you’ve convinced me once again. Hopefully, your ‘Midas touch’ reputation will be even more successful this time.” Brian was finally completely ignited. “I received the email. Have your lawyer be ready to coordinate the contract details with my legal team.”

"It's a pleasure doing business with you, my friend."

"Pleasant to work with."

After hanging up the call with CAA, Scout didn't pause for a moment and immediately dialed a second number.

This time, the phone rang for a long time before it was answered.

A calm yet authoritative voice rang out: "Scooter? I don't have time for that rapper's mess right now."

“No, dear Marty! This time it’s for a new client who’s as clean as Alaskan snow.” Scout said into the phone with a respectful smile.

The person on the other end of the phone was none other than Hollywood legend, Matt Singer, the mad dog lawyer who struck fear into the hearts of all media outlets and giant corporations.

“I never take clean cases, they’re too boring,” Marty said with a hint of self-deprecation.

"What if this clean client is currently being pursued by Arc'teryx, LVMH, and several other legendary Nordic brands, who are waving contracts worth tens of millions of dollars?"

Do you think this case is dirty or complicated enough?

Silence fell again on Marty's side.

“…Send the information over.” He said succinctly a few seconds later.

“It’s already been sent to your encrypted email address,” Scout said. “There’s an email he sent me himself. Once you read it, you’ll understand that this client needs more than just legal counsel to review contracts; he needs a legal advisor who can help him win this battle!”

“I like this word.” Marty seemed to smile slightly. “I’ll give you my opinion before tonight.”

"Thank you, Marty."

“Don’t mention it.” Marty’s voice finally carried a hint of genuine interest. “It sounds like things won’t be so boring after Christmas.”

After hanging up the last phone call, Scout Braun finally let out a long sigh of relief.

He stood up and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window. The afterglow of the setting sun was bathing the Los Angeles skyscrapers in a dazzling gold.

Scout's mind was clearly filled with the perfect blueprint for power that had just been constructed.

By choosing CAA, the most powerful talent agency in Hollywood, he not only chose this most powerful agency empire, but also a steadfast ally that has lasted for more than a decade.

Justin Bieber's global film, television, tour packages, and high-value commercial endorsements are all managed by CAA, with Brian Lord's team handling the contracts. Ariana Grande had the same arrangement during her time with SB Projects.

Scout knew that his own success and that of SB Projects were inseparable from the support of the vast CAA empire.

CAA provided his artists with top-tier platforms and resources, while he brought CAA the most popular music idols of this era.

Their relationship has long transcended simple agency; it is a symbiotic relationship of mutual benefit and deeply intertwined interests.

Therefore, entrusting Lin Yu'an, this future gold mine, to CAA was not a risky external collaboration for him, but rather putting this precious asset into the safest place he trusted most.

Let the top team use the most advanced production line to create it into a world-renowned work of art!
He, on the other hand, will act as a "co-producer" to ensure that he receives the most lucrative rewards from three aspects.

First, Lin Yu-an's management contract is nominally signed with CAA, but in reality, it will be jointly managed by a special team from CAA and SB Projects.

This means that he can take the largest share of the brokerage commission for all projects.

Secondly, in the future, he will automatically be credited as the executive producer for all film and television content derived from Lin Yu'an's IP, from documentaries to movies, and will directly participate in the profit sharing.

Finally, and most far-reachingly, when Lin Yu-an establishes his personal brand in the future, he will have priority investment rights and become one of the shareholders of this future business empire.

Commissions, dividends, and equity—these three pillars tightly bind Scout's interests to every step of Lin Yu'an's future growth.

CAA has gained a "traffic engine" that can lead a new era.

Lin Yu'an has obtained a top-tier platform that can clear all obstacles for him.

And he himself, Scout Braun, will remain firmly in the central position as the mastermind behind all of this, enjoying the longest and largest share of the profits.

Most importantly, this was just a casual move on his part; even if Lin Yu'an doesn't become a top influencer in the self-media world in the end, he won't suffer any losses.

He looked out the window at the city skyline, a symbol of wealth and power, and a determined smile spread across his face.

A vast network surrounding Lin Yu-an, spanning the global entertainment, business, and legal sectors, has quietly begun to unfold.

And he was sitting steadily in the center of the spider web.

(End of this chapter)