mijobooks Chapter 65 A Five-Five Alliance
Chapter 65 A Five-Five Alliance
After a long while, she shook her head with a wry smile, "You're right, I was indeed prepared to get involved, but you're being too impolite."
She took a deep breath, and when she raised her head again, there was no more hesitation in her doe-like eyes, only an unwavering determination.
"We can cooperate."
"But before that, we need to clarify the terms of the deal."
Lin Yoona composed herself and regained her composure. "Since it's a collaboration, both sides need to show sufficient sincerity. What I can offer is key information about the future and the internal resources I can mobilize."
Jiang Yan asked solemnly, "What does that Nuna want?"
"It's very simple." Im Yoona snapped her fingers. "Besides changing some things, I also need you to use your abilities and status to protect Girls' Generation in the future. If possible, I hope that Girls' Generation will remain intact in the future."
"In addition, I want 20% of the money you earn from the information I give you, and I hope you can contribute 30% to establish an independent legal aid fund for artists, specifically to help artists resolve contract disputes."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan did not answer immediately, but instead glanced at Lin Xiaolu.
When Lin Xiaolu saw him looking at her, she instinctively wanted to agree, but she swallowed the words back. She counted on her fingers and muttered softly, "Okay... I didn't know she was asking for such a high price. I'll compromise then. I don't want half, but you can give me 20%."
Looking at her aggrieved expression, as if she had been wronged, Jiang Yan smiled and suddenly felt an urge to pat her head.
But with Yoona sitting opposite them, that's obviously impossible.
He extended his hand, palm facing Yoona, and said, "I accept your terms. I wish us a pleasant collaboration."
Looking at the large hand, Yoona's smile grew even brighter. She raised her hand and patted his palm lightly. "Formal business collaborations do indeed require a formal ceremony."
The crisp snap echoed clearly in the quiet living room.
"So, what's next?"
Yoona picked up her pen again, turned to a new page in her notebook, and said, "Let me explain the specific timeline and task allocation."
For the next two hours, the two men and the ghost sat around the small dining table, laying out all their cards and analyzing them one by one.
Yoona led the discussion, breaking down the plan item by item, down to what to do each day, who to talk to, and what words to use.
Having worked at the company for so many years, she knows the personality and weaknesses of every senior executive like the back of her hand.
Chief Kim responds better to gentle persuasion than force; you need to use data to pressure him, not confront him directly.
Lee Soo-man is all about talent; as long as what you bring is good enough, he's willing to make an exception for you.
Kim Min-young is most concerned about financial data, and any proposal must be convinced by the cost-benefit ratio.
Jiang Yan was responsible for supplementing the technical details, as well as the framework for the market analysis report, which approached the topic from four dimensions: box office data, subject matter risks, fan economy, and international distribution potential. Each dimension listed comparative data from the past three years.
Another point is how to maximize Kenzie's influence in the production department, by first showing her the finished products of those two songs and making her a supporter of the work proposal.
Once all the details were finalized, Yoona's notebook was already filled with more than a dozen pages of dense writing.
As midnight passed, the streets of Hongdae outside the window became a little quieter.
Yoona flipped back to the first page of her notebook and checked each item. "For the first week, you just need to focus on the market analysis report. During this time, I also need you to spend one night with me. I need to gather Girls' Generation together and discuss their contract renewal for next year."
"Yes, I know." Jiang Yan nodded, then picked up where she left off, "In the second week, I'll be handling the new songs for both groups, and at the same time, you'll need to put the script review panel's proposals into writing."
"Yes." Lim Yoona closed her notebook and rubbed her sore wrists. "On Thursday or Friday of the second week, we'll go to Lee Soo-man together. I'll represent Girls' Generation, and you'll bring the finished products of the two new songs and a market analysis report. We'll lay everything out in one go."
Jiang Yan smiled and stretched.
"Are you tired?" Yoona glanced at him sideways.
"Aniyo." Jiang Yan quickly sat up straight. "It was because Nuna was tired that I moved my mouth."
"Hmph, good to know." Im Yoona raised an eyebrow, then stood up, put the notebook into her bag, and said, "Alright, I have to go. I have a photoshoot early tomorrow morning, and if I don't leave now, my makeup unnie will start nagging me again."
Jiang Yan got up and escorted her to the entrance.
Lin Yoona changed into her canvas shoes and was about to leave when she suddenly turned around and looked at Jiang Yan.
"Jiang Yan, after this is done, could you do me a favor?"
Can you do me a favor?
Why would Yoona suddenly bring this up? Logically speaking, she had helped me so much, I should have just brought up my request. Why did she wait until I was about to leave?
Although Jiang Yan was puzzled, he still said, "Nurhaci, please speak."
"I hope that from now on, you can take two days each week to go somewhere with me."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan's lips twitched involuntarily.
Two days a week, eight days a month, so you have to set aside time for every week's holiday.
No, how dare she make such an unreasonable request?
"Noona? You just said you need two days a week?"
"Yes..." After saying that word, Lin Yoona immediately realized that Jiang Yan had misunderstood, and quickly explained, "Don't worry, it just takes some time in the evening, it won't take up two whole days of your time."
This explanation relieved Jiang Yan, who smiled and nodded, "Noona, that's no problem."
Hearing this, Lim Yoona wasn't particularly happy. Instead, she said solemnly, "Don't rush to agree to me. I just analyzed the 'Real' situation for you, gave you information about the future, and discussed cooperation terms with you. There's a clear exchange logic behind all of this."
"But this is different. This matter has no logic, no timetable, no equal exchange conditions. I don't even know how long it will last, maybe half a year, maybe a year, maybe longer. So I can't sign any agreement with you, and I can't guarantee when this matter will end."
"So I hope you'll think about this carefully. I don't want to have any conflicts with you about this in the future."
Jiang Yan looked at Lin Yoona's serious expression and suddenly chuckled.
He raised his hand to touch the back of his neck, half-jokingly and half-seriously saying, "Noona, after all this buildup, I thought you were going to make me do something illegal or disorderly."
Yoona didn't smile; she continued to look at him intently.
Jiang Yan immediately dropped his joking expression. "Noona, haven't you forgotten something?"
"What is it?"
Jiang Yan spread his hands, stating a fact known to the whole world, "You are Lim Yoona, the face of the nation's girl group. Countless people across the entire peninsula dream of speaking to you. And now you're telling me to take two days a week to spend with you?"
He paused, then his eyes crinkled into a smile that exuded youthful energy.
"Noona, I would agree to such a good thing, even if it took three or four days, let alone two. But Noona, you must keep it a secret. I'm afraid if word gets out, the boys in my school will line up to challenge me to a duel."
Lin Xiaolu looked disgusted upon hearing this. This guy was clearly trying to agree to someone's request, but he had to say it in such an annoying way.
Yoona was also stunned for a moment, then raised her hand to cover her mouth, her shoulders trembled slightly, and fine lines appeared at the corners of her eyes as she smiled.
"You... how come something so serious comes out all distorted in your mouth?"
"What's wrong with it?" Jiang Yan looked innocent. "I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, go grab any man on the street and ask them. See if they'll agree."
Yoona rolled her eyes at him helplessly, but a smile remained on her lips.
"So... you're agreeing?"
"Say yes, why wouldn't you? Even if you're angry, it's just a lie. You're just using this as an excuse to invite me to dinner, I'll accept it."
Im Yoona was taken aback by those words, and then raised her hand as if to hit him, but then withdrew it halfway through the air and just snorted.
"Who's going to treat you to dinner?"
"Alright then." Jiang Yan pretended to be scared and took a step back, then his expression became serious. "But I'm serious, Nu Na has helped me so much, so this little request is nothing in terms of both gratitude and reason."
"Alright, alright, I got it. You're so long-winded. I'm leaving, no need to see me off."