Peninsula: I created the golden age of girl groups

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you!"

Lee Sung-soo showed no surprise. "SK's move... just as you analyzed, wasn't about copyrights or distribution channels at all. Digital platforms, resource integration, and ecosystem reshaping... those are their real goals!"

"Um."

Jiang Yuhe nodded slightly, but a slight ripple stirred in his heart.

The future is indeed still the same future, but who knows what kind of changes this little butterfly flapping its wings will bring to the world?

Lee Sung-soo took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and continued, "We've met with people from different levels several times. I followed the steps you gave me, probing little by little, throwing out bait... and sure enough, someone took the bait!"

His face was full of excitement, and his speech unconsciously began to speed up.

"Just yesterday morning, we finally sat down face-to-face with a key figure from SK who can truly make decisions, and we also finalized the basic framework and cooperation methods for the future."

"So fast!"

Jiang Yuhe stared at him in surprise.

It's only been a few days? And it's already finalized?

"Um."

Lee Sung-soo nodded and continued, "As for the method of cooperation, it's quite ingenious. A few of us will set up a new investment company, and we'll get involved under that company's name."

"The form is equity participation, but the equity structure will undergo some... well, necessary adjustments."

"We will not disclose our existence to the public in the short term. On the surface, all of this is still being led by SK."

At this point, he abruptly changed the subject, saying, "But SK has agreed to temporarily hand over the actual operational control, especially in the specific operation of integrating entertainment industry resources and expanding emerging business segments, to us."

"Operating rights?"

For a moment, Jiang Yuhe was somewhat lost in thought.

His original expectation was that if Lee Sung-soo and his group could successfully acquire shares and get a share of the profits, it would already be a huge victory.

Unexpectedly, SK was willing to relinquish such important operational rights.

It seems he underestimated the power of Lee Sung-soo and his circle of childhood friends.

Seeing Kang Woo-hyuk lost in thought, Lee Sung-soo seemed to enjoy it. "Of course, things aren't that simple."

"SK isn't completely relinquishing control. For every major decision and resource allocation in the future, we'll need to fully communicate with SK and obtain their approval..."

Jiang Yuhe nodded slowly; he could understand that.

After thinking for a moment, he asked again, "So... why did Sung-soo hyung call me here so urgently today...?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

Lee Sung-soo laughed loudly, then suddenly stood up and went to the window with the curtains drawn.

"You told me everything before. You should know better than I how to walk this path."

As he spoke, he reached out and abruptly pulled open the curtains.

"Splash!"

Outside the window, the sun was already shining brightly, and the shadows on the horizon had completely dissipated.

Lee Sung-soo squinted, looking at Kang Woo-hyuk with a serious expression. "If I don't consult you about this, who else can I talk to? And also..."

"I promised you before that if this really works out, the position of artist manager at the new company would be reserved for you. How about it, think about it?"

"hiss……"

Jiang Yuhe gasped.

Artists manager?

This is no empty title.

In the typical structure of an entertainment company, this position is often the core one that holds the power of life and death over the artist management sector.

It directly relates to the career planning and even the professional lives of the artists under its management!

Moreover, he has Lee Sung-soo, a powerful figure, behind him.

Their future prospects and importance are self-evident!

For Kang Woo-hyuk, this was indeed a tremendous benefit, and it was also Lee Sung-soo's way of fulfilling his previous promise.

But Jiang Yuhe remained calm and had a clear understanding of himself.

His greatest advantage lies in his prophecy.

It is about grasping the future trend of the industry and the strategic vision that stems from it.

However, he knew almost nothing about trivial matters such as artist management, resource allocation, personnel relations, and business negotiations, and had neither the time nor the energy to learn them from scratch.

After thinking about it, he still chose to decline: "Brother Chengzhu, I'm naturally happy to help you come up with ideas or provide some directional suggestions."

"But the position of artist manager... is just too important. After all, I am an artist, and I am about to join a production team. I'm afraid I really can't handle it... I really can't accept it, and I dare not accept it."

Lee Sung-soo seemed to have anticipated his refusal and wasn't angry.

She simply moved closer to him, grinning, and said, "Hey, don't think too much about it! Anyway, this new company is just an empty shell; we still need to fill it in little by little. What I mean is, you can help me out for now, just lend your name. You can film movies and appear on shows as usual, and only when we need you can you use your brain and give us some advice."

"As for the specifics of execution, I'll hire some professionals to help you out. You'll just be responsible for... well, overseeing things. Think of you as a special advisor to the company. Is that alright?"

"But I..." Jiang Yuhe wanted to refuse.

"No buts!"

Lee Sung-soo's face hardened, and he feigned anger, saying, "You have to listen to me on this. Just consider it doing your brother a favor, okay?"

This was the first time Kang Woo-hyuk had seen Lee Sung-soo with such a shameless expression, and he was helpless.

But considering that there might be some things to come and that I might need their help, I thought it over again and decided not to refuse.

"Oh well……"

Jiang Yuhe nodded. "However, Chengzhu hyung, we agreed that I would only offer advice on strategic direction and major choices. As for daily management, you should find someone else."

"Alright, alright, whatever you say!"

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Lee Sung-soo's smile widened.

His goal was simply to bring Jiang Yuhe into the picture. Even if it was just an intervention, it wouldn't be so easy for him to walk away later.

He abruptly turned around, grabbed his suit jacket draped over the back of the chair, tossed his head back, and shouted, "Let's go!"

"Walk?"

Jiang Yuhe was taken aback, looked up at him, and asked, "Where are you going?"

Lee Sung-soo smiled, then said mysteriously, "You'll find out when you come with me!"

……

Jiang Yuhe followed Li Chengzhu downstairs in a daze, got back into the black Yazun, and slowly drove away from the old neighborhood where Xing Shuo lived.

About ten minutes later, the car turned onto the famous Tehran Road in southern Taiwan.

This is also one of the areas in Seoul where digital industries and emerging technology companies are concentrated, with high-rise buildings lining both sides.

"Sungsoo hyung, what brought us here...?"

Looking out the window at the receding street scene, Jiang Yuhe couldn't help but ask again.

This place doesn't look like a place Lee Sung-soo would usually hang out in, so why did he come here...?

"What's the rush? You'll know when we get there." Lee Sung-soo gripped the steering wheel and smiled mysteriously.

The car eventually stopped in front of a six-story detached building that was entirely gray and white.

The building isn't particularly tall, and its exterior is brand new, suggesting it was recently completed.

"This is it, get off."

Lee Sung-soo turned off the engine, and the two got out of the car.

In the open space in front of the building, there were already some packaging materials scattered around, and the sound of hammering could be faintly heard coming from inside the building.

Upon entering the lobby on the first floor, the interior was still a bare, unfinished space.

The ground was bare, the walls were gray and white, and a few workers were busy in the distance, marking lines and positioning according to the blueprints.

Lee Sung-soo smiled, slowly walked to the center of the hall, then turned around and slowly opened his arms.

Sunlight streamed down from the glass windows high up, and fine dust particles danced in the air, giving it a unique golden halo.

"Yuhe, watch carefully."

His voice echoed in the empty hall, resounding with conviction: "This is where our new beginning begins!"

"This is also where our future headquarters will be located!"