From that Korean city

S.M.

Meeting room.

Lee Soo Man, with a gloomy face, was looking down at the documents and information on the table, thinking about the two people under his name who suddenly called him one after another in the middle of the night last night.

They apologized and said sorry at the beginning, which made him confused after being woken up by the phone.

Just a few minutes later, he was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat and no longer had any idea of ​​sleeping.

In the second half of the night, he stayed up all night to contact many people, asked many friends, and found many connections, but in the end he couldn't get any information. He didn't know who was suddenly digging his roots.

It was almost killing him.

It wasn't until the next morning when he received a call from the company and came to the company that Lee Soo Man learned from here what everyone had already known.

He also knew about the man named Lin Yi, Lin Yuner's boyfriend.

Then now looking at the information in front of him, thinking about the two capable assistants who were suddenly poached last night, he really didn't know what to say.

Because according to his two former employees, the price offered by the other party was too much and too attractive.

Money + freedom + copyright = no money, even loss.

Lee Soo Man really wanted to rush to the other party and interrogate him fiercely, asking him why he did such a job that hurt others and did not benefit himself.

At this time, he didn't even know that the source of his own industries was in such a super crisis, just because Lin Yi was not happy that he could still make money while lying down when his own Bambi was attacked.

If he knew, his blood pressure would probably soar to explosion.

"Okay, everyone has read the information. The content of our meeting today is very simple. Since Yu Yongzhen and Kenzie have jumped to other companies, some of the production plans that were previously connected with them now need to reconfirm some contractual terms."

When saying this, the figure who presided over the meeting, although he was very calm on the surface, had already laughed out loud in his heart.

Because he knew very well that the job-hopping of these two people was probably the beginning of the end for the company founder next to him.

On the contrary, the company was not affected much, and the stock even rose slightly for some reason.

Thinking of this, he finally couldn't help but smile and continued.

"Then there is the follow-up cooperation, but this situation is not urgent for the time being. The above problem needs to be solved first before the follow-up cooperation can continue, so the top priority at present is the previous production contract."

The other party finally seized the opportunity and turned to look at Lee Soo-man, "Director Lee, the company's cooperation with Ekko.Music.Rights has always been handled by you. I don't know what you think about the current situation."

What is called adding insult to injury and what is called rubbing salt into the wound.

This is it.

Now everyone with a discerning eye knows that the two pillars of Ekko.Music.Rights have been poached, and these two people are Lee Soo-man's generals, but now they are asking an old man who has been poached in such a weird way.

It's simply crazy.

So Lee Soo-man, who was already gloomy, became even darker and colder at this time.

He turned his head and looked at some middle and senior management figures sitting below the company. Among them were his people, but also people who were not his people, and some neutral people.

Lee Soo-man, who wanted to get angry, could only answer with anger, "The situation has not been determined yet. Let's talk about the specific content after the information is really confirmed."

"That's fine. Let's continue to discuss this when Lin Yuner comes back."

"Then the second question is how the company will cooperate with Lin Yuner in the future."

"..."

If the word "cooperation" was said before yesterday, perhaps some old stubborn people or old backbones whose brains have not evolved successfully would jump out and curse all kinds of words.

But today is different. Everyone who has understood the situation can't help but chew on this word at this time.

It's just because the other party currently has two people who are very urgently needed by the company, and in terms of resources and background, the other party is no longer an existence that they can easily control at this time.

But even so, some management who have been high and mighty for a long time and have not seen the situation clearly still said a lot of stupid words.

For example, arrange a few newcomers and let Lin Yuner show up to attract attention.

Another example is to communicate with Lin Yuner to see if some resources in the peninsula can be exchanged for overseas resources, preferably the kind that can exchange supporting roles for leading roles.

When others asked what reason to find for communication.

The reason given by the person who made the suggestion was directly exploded, probably something like the company has cultivated you for so many years and promoted you to such a high position, you should also give back to the company.

In the corner of the conference room, Li Minyu, who was originally writing and drawing on his notebook, listened to these speeches and glanced at the senior executives at the front of the conference table.

Then he thought about a call he received last night and was silent for a moment.

Finally, he sighed lightly, turned a page of paper, raised his hand and wrote a few big words on it.

‘Resignation’

……

……

In the afternoon, the members of Girls’ Generation who landed at Incheon Airport just turned on their mobile phones and heard the beeping sounds on their mobile phones.

There are missed calls, various text messages, and some push notifications.

Several people who had long been accustomed to this situation began to take advantage of the time when the plane was taxiing, planning to simply handle some situations. As a result, the messages and push notifications all fell silent.

They didn't even notice that the plane was connected to the bridge and they could disembark. It was only when the flight attendant came over to remind them that they came to their senses.

After getting up, Kim Taeyeon turned to look at Jessica next to her, who also looked at her with a serious face. From the look in their eyes, both of them seemed to see the other's surprise and astonishment.

Similar to them, there are also the neighboring members.

But because of the occasion, no one said anything to communicate, but Little Yang gently pushed Jessica in front and simply reminded, "Okay, don't be in a daze, let's get off the plane first."

Upon hearing this, everyone picked up their bags, turned around, left the cabin, and walked out of the corridor.

On the way to the baggage claim area, everyone still didn't communicate, and they even put on sunglasses to hide their expressions along the way.

Then, under the shouts of some passers-by and fans, he left here at a faster pace.

Another moment passed.

After getting their luggage, everyone got into the company car and prepared to return to their dormitory. Only then did they start the shocking conversation that had been suppressed for a long time.

In one of the cars, Xiao Yang, Jessica, Tiffany and Kim Taeyeon were sitting.

As soon as they got in the car, Tiffany, a hyperactive child who usually jumped up and down, couldn't hold back this time and took the lead in asking, "Sika, Taeyeon, Soonkyu, did you all see the message just now?"

"Yeah, I saw it."

The person who answered her was the little Sun who had already taken out his mobile phone and continued to read the text messages sent to him by people within the company.

Tiffany nodded, her expression a bit unacceptable, "It always feels a bit magical. After taking a plane, it seems that the whole world has been updated."

"I don't think Yoona did these things."

Jessica, who was also watching the incident carefully, also spoke at this time.

"Everyone can see it, and they can even guess whose handiwork it is, but it's just a little hard to accept."

Little Yang Yang, who has always been lively, couldn't help but reveal a wry smile when he said this.

Indeed, the members are all well now.

As for the small treasury, it is more or less not short of money.

But no matter what, I can't bear the member's best friend who has been working nine to five suddenly transform into a big boss and become a chaebol in an instant.

As an artist, as an old man in the music industry, and as a member of Girls’ Generation, everyone knows what kind of qualitative change will come from the combination of these companies that Lin Yoona suddenly acquired.

It can be said that all the major brokerage companies in Seoul will have to find time to visit her and want to cooperate with her and ask her for help.

At this time, Kim Taeyeon, who had been talking to someone else since she got in the car, finally hung up the phone and looked at the members next to her, "You probably know that there is one missing situation. Just now, that's the Hollywood side. A company sent Yoona an invitation letter for a movie agency contract.”

As soon as Kim Taeyeon's words came out, there was a sudden silence in the car, leaving only the whistling tire noise that was disturbing.

After a while, Little Sun turned to look at Tiffany next to him, "Pani, what time is it in Los Angeles now?"

As a California sweetheart, Tiffany calculated the time difference almost instinctively, "Seoul is 16 hours ahead of LA. If it's afternoon here, it's probably late night or early morning over there in LA."

Jessica finally couldn't help it anymore, and she made a rare complaint at this time, "Let the Hollywood company send a notice in the early morning, who is that guy Lin Yi?"

"I don't know, but based on what we know so far, Sister K and Oppa paid a lot of money to dig them out."

Kim Taeyeon said softly.

"How much is it?"

Curious Tiffany asked, and then got an annoyed look from Kim Taeyeon.

"How do I know? Do you think this kind of business secret will be published?"

"I thought you knew."

"Why didn't you say I was Kamisa?"

The appearance of "Kamisama" made Kim Taeyeon harshly criticize Tiffany.

Tiffany, who was being complained about, grabbed her hair and turned to look at her friend Jessica, "What is Mr. Lin's background? Xiuyan, you are quite familiar with him. Is he the second generation of a wealthy family or a wealthy aristocrat?" ah."

"I...I don't know."

Jessica, who had subconsciously wanted to say no, was also shocked this time. She paused and gave an uncertain answer.

Only Little Sun sat quietly in the corner of the back seat, thinking about everything he had experienced in New York a few days ago.

Thinking about the extremely oppressive Arthur, thinking about the eldest brother in Lin Yi's family who was influential on Wall Street, and thinking about the other party's unknown family.

Really, not a chaebol?

…

…

"Oh, I told you I'm not a chaebol, why don't you believe me, Eun Jung."

The premium VIP waiting room at Haneda Airport.

Lin Yi, who was sitting by the window, was explaining his situation to Xian Enjing on the other end of the phone, because Xian Enjing also learned about Lin Yuner's meteoric rise from some gossip.

As for why CJ's Xian Eunjing knew S.M's internal information, Lin Yi didn't delve into it and just gave his personal explanation.

After all, don't ask too many questions about some things. Only by leaving some distance and maintaining a bit of mystery and position can life be more interesting.

On the other end of the phone, Xian Eunjing, who was putting on makeup, smiled and said, "No, I believe you. It's just that you don't know whether others believe your sudden money-spending offensive."

However, Lin Yi's answer was very simple, "Just believe it. Who others are is none of my business."

"As expected of you."

In response, Ham Eun Jung also smiled, and then continued, "By the way, are you back in Seoul now?"

"No, I'm about to go there. I just met with Yoona and her future team, had a meal, and chatted for a while."

Hearing this, Xian Eunjing, who was about to say something, was suddenly startled, as if she had heard incredible news, "Team?"

Lin Yi replied, "Well, we formed a support group for her to prevent her from being in the same situation as last night."

Xian Enjing made a mute gesture to the makeup artist, Lin Yi's words echoed in her mind.

The words are short but contain a lot of content.

Soon she analyzed a lot of thoughts and took a deep breath. The energy she had built up in the past few days suddenly dropped again.

"Dafa, you have done so many great things in just one night."

In this situation, if you want Xian Eunjing to say that he is not envious, it will definitely be a lie.

"I haven't done anything. If you want it, I'll set one up for you. But the premise is that it's only for you to be solo, start an independent company, and have a personal studio. Otherwise, I'll feed you well here, and then you'll be gone I can’t bear to have my blood drawn by your company.”

The previous words made Xian Eunjing, who was still envious of Lin Yuner just now, suddenly surprised.

But what she said next made her a little bit dumbfounded, and then she smiled and said, "I understand, you dislike Xiaomin and the others, right? Then I'll tell them."

When Xian Eunjing said this, her mood was different from before.

Because what she likes is not the team, but Lin Yi's attitude towards someone.

Now that the other person has given her this attitude, she will naturally not be jealous of anyone anymore.

As for the premise in the words, Xian Enjing really liked Lin Yi's rational division in handling things. While calm, he also gave people a sense of maturity as a man.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, understand.

Faced with Xian Enjing's 'threat', Lin Yi didn't care at all, "Just tell me, it's just facts."

This made Xian Eunjing mutter, "It's boring. By the way, I have to go back to Seoul tomorrow."

"Um?"

Lin Yi was a little surprised, "Didn't you just pass by?"

“Give me a platform for Hyomin’s solo.”

"What's the meaning?"

"Personal."