Chapter 80: A Threat from Universal Records

December 4th. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

The MnetAsianMusic Awards (MAMA) has officially begun.

Fans from overseas, Korea, Japan, and all over the world are looking forward to it.

Many people start queuing early in order to get in early.

Today's Hong Kong is bustling with activity.

Fans also continue to shoot their idols entering the venue.

The fans of the Empire family are also quietly filming their idols on the side.

But...

The time to start is getting closer and closer, and Lee Jun-hyun still hasn't appeared.

This is not only curious fans, but even Li PD, who is in charge of this grand ceremony, is also very anxious.

An artist, before going on stage, will have a lot of things to do.

For example, in order to take care of the broadcast effect, I can put on makeup, open my voice, and warm up.

"Quick... Call Lee Jun-hyun again..."

"I can't get through..."

"Assi..."

"Then call Su-yeon..."

"Xiuyanxi has already entered, and all the members of the Empire have arrived."

"Only Lee Jun-hyun?"

"Yes..."

…………

In the past two days, Li Junxian has been dealing with people around the world about the ownership and development of Empire.

Universal Music promised that if Empire was affiliated with Universal, it would vigorously develop it, promising to use $200 million in resources a year.

also wants Lee Jun-hyun to properly transform and enter the film industry.

Of course, 200 million is not cash, but converted into various advertisements, or various promotional resources, that is, within a year, Universal will spend 200 million US dollars for Empire (Empire) for its publicity and resources

But there is a hard condition, Universal must own at least 15 percent of Empire's shares.

In the past few days, Li Junxian has been chatting with the senior management of the global side about the issue of shares.

Fifteen percent, that's too much, at least for now, he's reluctant to give fifteen percent.

The tree is good for the shade, and relying on the backer of the world will definitely be much stronger than fighting alone.

And commercially, Drake is not weaker than the West Coast king Eminem (Eminem) or even Nicky, a hip-hop diva.

Inside the conference hall of the Victoria Hotel.

Li Junxian listened to the conditions of the global top management and shook his head: "No... I can only give 13% at most, of which Universal only has the right to advise, not decision-making, and will not be on the board of directors, and the Empire must be up to me. ”

Charlie, an Englishman, was also the person in charge of this round of the world coming to Hong Kong.

Charlie made an apologetic gesture to Lee Junxian, and then whispered a discussion with the accompanying lawyer and assistant.

Because the meeting was secret, Mr. Lee's mobile phone was not brought into the conference room.

"Fifteen percent... Mr-Lion (Lyon. That's a condition that Universal won't regress, and the other conditions, which we can all accept at the moment, are that Universal must have a 15 percent stake in Empire. ”

Charlie loosened his tie and talked to Lee Jun-hyun for the past two days to discuss the issue of Empire, which really made him very uncomfortable, mysterious Eastern philosophy and routines: "Mr-Lion (Lyon. Universal has high hopes for this partnership, and we want the two companies to join forces to create a hiphop dynasty, and we know that Empire has a big plan and limited funding. ”

"So Universal will fund the big plan of Empire, and the $200 million in cash will bring take-off to Empire, Mr-Lion. ) can also be implemented smoothly. ”

Lee Jun Hyun smiled...

Light a cigarette: "Mr. Charlie..."

"Thirteen percent..."

"This is the last condition that the Empire holds."

Charlie smiled awkwardly and said, "Mr-Lion (Leon. Thirteen percent and fifteen percent, with only two percent in between, would you try to stop this opportunity for the sake of just two percent? ”

"Thirteen percent..."

"Fifteen percent, and that's the last offer from Universal."

Li Junxian shrugged his shoulders and looked at his watch: "It seems that our negotiations can only break down this time?" ”

"Mr-Lion (Lyon. )… Mr-Lion (Lyon. )…”

"Mr-Lion (Lyon. You know, it's a very simple thing for Universal to bring down a label. ”

"You have to think about the consequences..."

Charlie saw Li Junxian leave the conference hall without grace and shouted at his back.

Yes, now it seems that there is not much difference between 15 percent and 13 percent.

But... What happens once the company goes public?

How much is this percent?

It's impossible to figure out yet.

But in the future, it will definitely be a lot of money.

…………

After getting in the car.

"Hurry up... It's going to be late. ”

"Yes, president..."Jin Mengmeng drove the car.

Lee Jun-hyun took out his phone and dialed Drake's number.

Jet lag, now he doesn't care about it.

"Brother, it's a big night for me..."

"I don't have time to listen to you complain..."

"What's wrong? Such a big resentment? ”

"The group of framers around the world are raised, and they stick to the condition of 15 percent."

"You promised?"

"Shit... I give them thirteen percent at most. Lee Jun-hyun said a dirty word and untied his tie.

"What then? Now the share of the record industry, Universal is the only one. ”

Li Junxian lowered the window and lit a cigarette: "If you let people let their voices go, you will say that the negotiations between Universal and Empire are temporarily suspended... I'm sure Warner and Sony will come to the door then. ”

"Okay, I'll let people out at dawn."

"No, now..."

"Now?"

"Yes, now, there is a jet lag relationship, and they are caught off guard?"

"Damn the Celestial Empire routine..."

"Don't complain..."

"Okay, okay, I'll let people out the news right away."

…………

“BOSS… Lucius Lyon rejected our terms, sticking to his thirteen percent. ”

"OK, I'll contact him again in Hong Kong."

…………

MAMA is held

Background.

Gray: "Sister-in-law, my brother hasn't come yet, what's the situation?" ”

Zheng Xiuyan: "I don't know, love doesn't come." ”

Jessi and CL look at each other.

Simon-D and Gray looked at each other.

Jessi changed seats, sat next to Zheng Xiuyan and whispered, "What's wrong?" Quarreled? ”

"No... Who has the leisure to quarrel with her. ”

"So what's wrong with you?"

"Tell me something, we're close to each other."