This was the first time he communicated with Wen Zaiyin, so they didn't talk too much.
After testing each other and seeing that Tang Jinyan's attitude was something that could be won over, Wen Zaiyin had achieved his goal and left with a smile.
Before he left, he said, "If President Tang has time, why don't you visit President Hong Shengcheng?"
Tang Jinyan didn't comment and shook his hand to send him off.
He coveted CUBE and Pu Chulong knew about it. Pu Chulong also started to act as a vanguard for him through her connections.
Since the operation had started, there was no wall in the world that didn't leak. Hong Shengcheng, who was lying in the hospital, must have known.
However, Tang Jinyan didn't expect Hong Shengcheng and Wen Zaiyin to have such a close relationship.
At the same time, he also thought of the S.M.
Previously, he had communicated with the S.M. to seek cooperation.
The other side agreed well, but unfortunately, they didn't say anything in this storm. Tang Jinyan looked down on their attitude of not letting go of the falcon until they see the hare.
They were stable, but how could they reap the rewards if they didn't take the risk?
It was no wonder that whenever someone got on stage, they would use the S.M as an example. Li Xiuman's frequent political asylum probably had something to do with the conservative nature of her backer.
Look at Wen Zaiyin. He was so decisive and shameless. This was how a person who could achieve great things should be … They belonged to different factions of the Democratic Party. Tang Jinyan felt that cooperating with Wen Zaiyin was much more useful than cooperating with the S.M.
After thinking for a moment, Tang Jinyan drove to Qingtandong.
Pu Chulong had bought an apartment nearby. The Girls' Generation trio and Song Ji-hyo all lived here. They were less than a hundred meters apart from each other. It spontaneously formed the Tang Jinyan Palace. The girls often stayed at each other's place.
When Tang Jinyan arrived at Pu Chulong's house, there were no guests today. Only Pu Chulong was sitting quietly in the study room, reading a book.
Tang Jinyan walked closer to take a look. It was a management book. Pu Chulong was biting her nails as if she was distressed. She was struggling to read the book. Tang Jinyan felt that she was cute no matter how he looked at her.
Seeing Tang Jinyan come in, Pu Chulong was pleasantly surprised. She threw down the book and said coquettishly, "It's so difficult. I don't want to read anymore!"
"Don't look if you don't want to."
Tang Jinyan hugged her and sat her on his lap. He smiled and said, "I've never read any business-related books in my life, but I still do things the same way."
"That's different. There is only one Tang Jinyan in the world." Pu Chulong said seriously. "If we want to help you, we have to learn more."
"You really don't need to study too deeply. The more you learn, the more you'll become a worker."
Tang Jinyan said, "As long as you're in a certain position, there will naturally be countless elite teams who have learned more than you to assist you. All you have to do is analyze and give suggestions."
Pu Chulong scratched her head. Wasn't this the theory that studying was useless?
But Tang Jinyan was clearly a person who loved to read and learn. How could this be said by him?
She turned her head and saw Tang Jinyan's smiling eyes. She suddenly understood. He just didn't want her to work too hard and casually found an excuse for her to be lazy.
This guy was becoming more and more gentle. She didn't know where he learned it from.
Pu Chulong's heart softened. She didn't want to say anything. She closed her eyes and leaned in his arms. She only felt his broad chest become warmer and warmer.
"Tomorrow morning …" After a moment of silence, Tang Jinyan suddenly said, "Come with me to visit Hong Shengcheng.
It's time for you to have a position in the assistant team. "
Pu Chulong suddenly opened her eyes.
*****
Hong Shengcheng had a very strange disease called Lou Gehrig's disease. It manifested as muscle weakness and shrinking day by day. If it developed, it could lead to difficulty swallowing and finally respiratory failure. It was a very difficult disease to cure. It was enough to drag anyone down.
Hong Shengcheng had been diagnosed last year, and his condition hadn't improved until this year.
When he saw Hong Shengcheng at the hospital, Tang Jinyan also sighed a little.
This big shot in the entertainment industry also had the meaning of "dying before he could succeed", although he wasn't dead yet.
Back then, he had resolutely left JYP to set up his own company. He had seen CUBE become more and more popular. Just a few days before he was diagnosed with the disease, he had still been planning to go public.
This year, he had listed CUBE on his hospital bed. Unfortunately, the empire he had single-handedly created hadn't been able to see the results after it went public, and he was no longer able to take care of it.
Reality proved that without a wise helmsman, a big ship could sink to the bottom of the sea at any time.
CUBE, which had left Hong Shengcheng, looked normal at the moment. The pillars, Beast and 4minute, were returning, and they had won various awards. CUBE's market value was also increasing.
However, anyone in the industry could see the rust on the inside. The building that looked strong on the outside could collapse at any time.
For example, G.NA's new single sank to the bottom of the sea two months ago. This female solo singer, who had been popular for a while, had now started to contact sex traffickers to make a living.
It was unknown if she had started to sell it, but anyone who knew the industry could confirm one thing: The bigger the company, the less likely it was to tolerate its artists doing such a thing. CUBE, which was known as one of the "Big Four", had started to show a similar phenomenon and was unable to control it.
From this, it could be seen that the ship was already swaying in the wind and rain, and had already lost its ruling power.
As 4minute and Beast's contract period got closer and closer, it was doubtful how many more years CUBE could last.
History always repeated itself. Back then, DSP Li Haoyan had a stroke and collapsed, announcing the beginning of the decline of DSP. It was similar to Hong Shengcheng today.
And who would the Hong Shengcheng of today be tomorrow?
Pu Chulong pursed her lips and sat on the chair beside the bed, peeling an apple for Hong Shengcheng silently.
She was one of the first batch of trainees who had followed Hong Shengcheng out of JYP and had a deep faction imprint. If Tang Jinyan hadn't appeared, just the fact that Hong Shengcheng couldn't manage it would have been enough for her to fall into the abyss and scratch her feet for the rest of her life.
Tang Jinyan had changed her situation drastically and changed her imprint to Tang Jinyan's name.
Even in Hong Shengcheng's eyes, Pu Chulong's surname was Tang and had nothing to do with him and CUBE.
Even so, Pu Chulong still had some feelings for Hong Shengcheng. She didn't feel good seeing Hong Shengcheng's weak and sickly appearance.
Tang Jinyan was talking to Hong Shengcheng. "I've always wanted to visit President Hong and thank you for taking care of Chulong for so long, but I've been busy with work and haven't been able to …"
Hong Shengcheng smiled. "I'm already very honored that President Tang can come today — even though it's only for CUBE."
Tang Jinyan didn't blush and said straightforwardly, "CUBE was given to me to help CUBE.
Only in my hands can we continue the brilliance that President Hong built. If it's in the hands of others … Heh. "
Tang Jinyan ended with a disdainful sneer and didn't continue. Hong Shengcheng knew what he meant. After a moment of silence, he sighed. "Back in JYP … Pu Zhenying was full of idealism and romantic feelings. He was more like an idol than a businessman. He wasn't a qualified manager.
The conflict between our ideals became more and more serious and we finally separated.
It turned out that my ideals were right … CUBE used the foundation brought out by JYP to rise and soon became equal to JYP. Pu Zhenying couldn't believe the speed of its rise. "
Tang Jinyan nodded. "President Hong's achievements are indeed admirable.
By the way, I've read your masterpiece. "
"Is that so?"
Hong Shengcheng's eyes lit up. It was obviously a glorious thing that his masterpiece had been read by a big shot like Tang Jinyan. It was much more important than bragging just now. "President Tang has actually read it?"
Tang Jinyan grunted. "In 'Before the Spotlight Is Lit', I saw President Hong's fatherly love and sense of responsibility towards the idols and even the trainees."
(Note: 'Before the Spotlight', a book written by Hong Shengcheng. Those who are interested in this industry and the stories of JYP CUBE's artists can read it.)
Although Hong Shengcheng had mostly written about his love and responsibility to flatter himself, Hong Shengcheng was still very happy that Tang Jinyan had said that. His face blushed visibly. He coughed a few times and said with a smile, "You flatter me."
Tang Jinyan said calmly, "But G.NA is going to be sold. I wonder what President Hong thinks."
Hong Shengcheng's smile froze on his face, and he didn't know how to answer.