Vol 3 Chapter 14: Mire

Chapter 14
"Thank you, Mr. Lane. Your commentary is in place. Thank you very much for taking the time to accompany me through your work." Penelope said to the middle-aged man beside him as he walked.
"It's okay, Ms. Penelope, this is what Mr. Adrian ordered, and it doesn't affect work." Ryan Ferguson of M Record smiled slightly, then glanced at her tall chest inadvertently.
Underneath Penelope's silk jacket was a low-cut, thin-shoulder dress. The pair of plump twins that did not lose to any woman squeezed out a deep trench. As long as it was a man, it was inevitable to peek into it. However, Ferguson quickly converged, and continued to visit the company with Penelope in a serious manner. Although the woman in front of him was charming and sexy, he was the woman of his boss.
"Maybe you want to go to the recording studio and we have one of the best recording equipment in the United States," Lane said.
"Now? Is it okay?" Penelope was a little surprised. "Isn't Ed supposed to be in charge of recording there now?"
"No, do n’t use it today. There are no songs to record recently." Ryan waved and smiled, but the moment of frowning and depression fell into Penelope's eyes. I didn't miss the small gesture.
After strolling around in the recording studio, and picking a few good Spanish songs and recording two in person, Penelope did not stop visiting here.
"I have to say, thank you very much, Lane, you are such a careful man." She praised the other.
"Thank you, I was very careful when I was working, I couldn't do it outside of work, I lost a lot every time I went to Las Vegas." Ryan sighed, and the look of depression flashed again. Too.
He looked at the time and then said in an apology: "Sorry, Penelope, I'm going to the office. I'll have a meeting later."
"It doesn't matter, I'll go back to the lounge by myself, and Ed probably finishes the matter soon," Penelope said sympathetically.
Back in the lounge, Adrian had not yet come, and the Spanish girl picked up a magazine and read it. However, although her face was facing the open magazine, her eyes were moving from time to time, not knowing what she was thinking. Finally, she stood up, a few went to the water dispenser and poured a glass of water to fill it in one breath. Then she exhaled, her eyes frowning and her face anxious.
At this moment, a noise came from the door, and Adrian's voice sounded. "Sorry, Pepe, I'm a little delayed."
"It doesn't matter." Penelope turned around immediately, and the abnormal look on the face just disappeared instantly. Only the same charming and as usual, the acting was really good.
"It's just a little while," she said with a smile. "Mr. Lane took me around, browsed most places, and recorded a few songs. Unfortunately, I didn't sing at all. . "
"Ryan is really good. You can still be a tour guide after you retire," Adrian said ridiculously, and then recruited her. "Let's go, we're done here. Let's go shopping on the street and let's go have supper."
The record company is actually not a big deal. Avril's training is as good as ever, and she can use all kinds of guitars as easily as she can remember. It's not that Adrian hasn't suggested that she practice some other instruments. She did practice some, but she's still not as good as the guitar.
"This is the best instrument! This will be the instrument that accompanies me for life!" Avril Lair said with a guitar at the end. Her somewhat carefree masculine character was very popular with the record company, so she won a lot People's support.
In this regard, Adrian can only shrug his shoulders, anyway, I prepared two songs for her, it is impossible to release one first, of course, it is not the time to tell her.
As for the company's organization, it is also proceeding in an orderly manner. When the acquisition of Universal Music was announced, Ferguson, Norton and others began to work on this aspect. The main thing is that of Britney and Christina, the contest between the two has almost been made public, both within the company and in front of the public.
The most typical example is that Britney was just signed by Pepsi at the beginning of the year with a record-breaking 8 million (note) endorsement fee. Christina immediately agreed to Coca-Cola's invitation. Although the endorsement fee was not as much as Britney's, it was enough. You can tell from it. What's more, the two usually said a few words to each other in front of the media, which made entertainment reporters pick up a lot of cheap, so that they must ask the other when interviewing one.
Also, Britney and Christina didn't deal with it from the beginning. From training to release of records, it was full of competition. Now that they are famous, they don't want to suppress the other side's outlet. Finally, unlike "former", both of them are now in the same record company. No matter how ironic they are, there is a limit. Even if they express their dissatisfaction in front of reporters, they always maintain "We are benign. Competition "online.
Of course, this is the credit of Adrian. The relationship between Britney and Christina was planned by him. It is basically his credit that both of them can control their mouths well. In front of them, they will stop. However, once he and the three of them are left, the two girls will compete more fiercely in some aspects.
"Ed, how about going to the nightclub together, there is a new one in Xilin District, the environment is very good, and no one knows us." Christina knelt on the sofa while holding Adrian's arm.
"Lord ... Ed, let's go to the movies. I think ... I want to see the" The Beautiful Legend of Sicily "you directed. The critics said it was very good." Britney straddled his On the thigh, the whole person almost fluttered on him, but she had a stuttering speech. She was completely used to the name "master", but she could not use this name in the presence of others, so the speech would inevitably be a bit fluent.
As they talked, they exchanged eyes from time to time, splashing a non-existent current in the air. However, Britney always subconsciously showed a superior attitude, after all, only she called Adrian the "master". Christina also hated her attitude the most, but did not know how to compare her, and had to further please Adrian.
Adrian is basically impartial to them, and of course, he never easily expresses his attitude, it is only fun to see them scrambling to show themselves. As for comfort, just talk in private.
If there is any regret, it is Britney's $ 8 million Pepsi endorsement fee. Because of his intervention, 18 million sales of the first album and 22 million sales of the second album made Pepsi more than 1 million. Endorsement fee-Because this number has exceeded the cost of mj's endorsement for Pepsi, Adrian remembers it well.
However, if Pepsi invites for another year in the evening, they will have to give 10 million by then. Adrian has a big plan for Britney this year as a reward for small pets, so it ’s a pity.
In addition, there was a small unexpected gain, Jessica Simpson "ranch" Adrian and showed him his goodness.
"I finally saw you, Mr. Adrian, it's an honor." After "recognizing" Adrian, she said enthusiastically.
After becoming famous by singing the theme song of the Pokemon theatrical version last year, Jessica Simpson immediately released her debut album at the end of the year, although not as popular as Britney and Christina, so far worldwide Sales exceeded double hundred gold, which is also a very good result for a female singer. Naturally, Simpson had to want to take another step. Naturally, Adrian became her target.
Although Britney and Christina are very competitive, they still keep a certain distance from Adrian in front of many people, and their specific relationship with him is only a few high-level clear. But because of Adrian ’s famous name, many people are speculating, and Britney and Christina ca n’t ignore him like a passerby when they keep a distance from him. Proper affection is always there, so listen for a bit of tone It can be concluded with a little analysis.
Even if you ca n’t say it, it is indispensable to circulate privately in the company, not to mention that Adrian has intervened in the two most popular songs of two popular idol female singers. It is not surprising that Simpson wanted to gain his appreciation.
If there wasn't Penelope waiting for herself, Adrian would definitely chat with her for dozens of minutes, and coax her out before taking out for dinner. Britney and Christina wouldn't care, they currently only have other side. But now I can only say a few words, it doesn't matter, Adrian gave a hint in the language, let Simpson think for himself, and as long as she is still here, she will obediently open up for him leg.
Adrian soon returned to Kansas to continue the specific shooting of "Bone in Winter". Natalie's condition was slightly ups and downs, but it did not affect the shooting too much, and the progress was still smooth. Then, before the start of the 72nd Academy Awards, he received bad news from Claude.
"Sony Records publicly offered an offer to m Records?" Adrian hurriedly returned from Kansas after receiving the news and asked Claude's office again to confirm.
"Yes, their target is our record company. It's a great strategy, isn't it?" Claude wasn't panicking, but his frown inevitably frowned. "First block our acquisition and then use the stock price to raise it. Lock up our liquidity, secretly collect the shares of m record company by hiding behind Disney and Warner, wait for a suitable opportunity to counterattack again, win the record company and also take the copyright of the record, and there are more than just them want."
"The Sony Group has tacitly acknowledged their actions, but only by default, so my temptation in Japan returned without success, but Sony America and Sony Pictures have support, otherwise they would not be able to speak of Disney, Warner and News Corp." What An An thinks about is another matter.
"News Corps can ignore them. They are largely just watchers waving their flags to see if there is an opportunity. Unfortunately, Warner was dragged down by AOL. If they were invited to buy instead of Disney, we may need more. To deal with them and ignore them further. "Claude shrugged." It's Viacom, I don't know what Redstone is thinking about, and they've always been bystanders before. "
"It will soon be known that before they can watch, but now that this has happened, they have to make a statement. I still think Redstone will make the right choice." Adrian shook his head.
"But we have to show enough strength first." Crowder spread his hand. "The only good news now is that they have underestimated the funds in our hands, and the way to cover the benefits of the it bubble burst is correct. And That is, if Disney and Warner knew what Sony was using as a stepping stone, what would they do? "
"Someone was moved on the record company's board, otherwise Sony wouldn't have control." Adrian thought about it again, "Who would it be?"
"It takes time. We don't have much time," Crowd looked at him. "And don't you think it's strange, Ed? Their actions are too targeted, sometimes as if they already knew we would do it. what."
"Are you sure?" Adrian raised an eyebrow, knowing what Claude was talking about.
"Not too serious, but definitely not to be underestimated, and I have made an internal investigation." Claude gestured. "There is such a guy, but he can't touch too high things, so for the time being Did not move. "
"Anyone else? And more than one ..." Adrian rubbed his chin. "It's a bit of a hassle, if you can't find it in a short time?"
"The safest way is to increase the investment. This is the key to determining the success of the acquisition, but then our next strategy must be adjusted unless you are willing to make more financing." Crowder analysis He said, "I can add 0.5% more."
"2%, no more, unless two more years later." Adrian shook his head. "Let's do it for the time being, the priority is to talk to the directors of m record."
Surprisingly, the directors of M Records unanimously expressed their support for the media. Artistic director Eric Norton even called Adrian as soon as possible after Sony issued an offer to buy, excitedly expressed that he would advance with the company. This is not a good thing. Judging from the current situation, someone must be attracted. Otherwise, Sony's acquisition is only an investment. If not everyone is attracted, then the other party is very smart and hides itself among the directors. Finding it out in time is not easy.
It is worth comforting that as the two popular super idol girl singers of the record company, Britney and Christina have unreserved choices to support, which shows that Adrian has trained them very well.
"Who do you think it is, Charlie?" Adrian sat in a high-backed chair with his legs crossed on his desk and stared out the window, telling his female secretary that he didn't hide anything at all. .
"You should ask Martin Modim for this kind of question, not me." Charlize, who placed the documents in front of him in order, shrugged.
"It has been handed over to Martin for investigation, but it will take at least two or three weeks. Sony Records is very tight. We don't have much time," Drian stood up, clutching her waist from behind, on her neck. Taking a deep breath, "Your intelligence is unmatched, and you are careful and careful, Charlie, maybe you can see something that I or Claude ignored."
"Do you really want to know what I think?" Charlize paused, then slapped his soft hand, and asked him as he watched.
"Of course." Adrian raised his lower hand on her hips to show her attitude.
"Wait for me." Charlize left the sentence and went out. When he came in, he had more documents.
"This is it?" Adrian gave her a surprised look when he took it.
"Your schedule for this month and a half." Charlize said.
Adrian frowned slightly, lowered his head and continued to look up. It took him more than ten minutes, then closed his eyes and thought for a while before re-opening his mouth: "No wonder I have strange feelings. Suspect, but ... well, it's easy to confirm. "
Sony Records announced the high-profile acquisition of M Records, especially when the media was acquiring Universal Music. It immediately caused a lot of response in the industry and attracted a lot of attention. What makes people astounded is that in this contest, Sony Records step by step did not give the media a chance, while the media continued to retreat, while holding on to Universal Music, a look of retreat.
"I'm very sincere and confident. I don't think it's a bad thing, do I?" During the second negotiation, Thomas Records of Sony Records seemed to agree with Adrian Heke. Lauder said.
Joseph Wardell, who served as M Records, sat next to him, apparently one of the directors who sold the shares in his hand to Sony, and believed that Mottola had given him a lot of benefits.
"Don't worry, Mr. Mottola. No one knows the winner until the last minute of the game." After the fruitless negotiations, Adrian said so to Mottola when he left ~ www.mtlnovel .com ~ Of course, but I believe it will definitely be me. Mottola replied.
"Not only Joseph, but others, Joseph's shares are not enough to give Sony an absolute advantage." Claude said to Adrian in the returning car.
"Mottola's assistant, that Japanese, Sam Tanaka, he looked to our left twice during the whole process, maybe among them?" Adrian recalled.
Neither of them said anything about Wardell's betrayal. This is too normal. For people like him, it's normal for anyone to bid higher.
"Ivan Molina, Ryan Ferguson, Eric Norton ... at least one person can be trusted," Claude said suddenly.
"Yes," Adrian nodded, then laughed. "And, since it's determined, let's ..."
Although the media is currently stuck in a small quagmire, it does not affect the operation of certain things, such as the 72nd Academy Awards.