Chapter 242 The position of director is just a gift on Christmas Eve
Rooftop room
After three drinks, Li Chenghao and Li Ruifu chatted about work.
Obviously, the feeling of being with Li Ruifu is not as relaxing and happy as being with Bae Zhengxian.
"The acquisition of s.m company will be completed within the next month. You should first master the operating model of artists. I suggest you communicate and learn more with Lee Soo Man."
Bae Zhuhyun sat quietly next to Li Chenghao and listened to what was considered a confidential topic.
Li Ruifu glanced at Bae Zhuhyun and said: "President Nim, after the completion of the acquisition of S.M. Company, will all other management members except Li Xiuman be replaced?"
Changing the management of an entertainment company with a mature system is not within Li Chenghao's consideration.
For now, the only people in S.M Company who are actually managing things like artist returns and album production are Lee Soo Man, Yoo Young Jin and Boa. Previously, Min Hee Jin was poached by Zion Entertainment Entertainment, and it is impossible to retain their positions.
There were strong winds and waves.
"Kim Young-min must be cleared away, and the management who follows him will also leave S.M. The remaining people who follow Lee Soo-man will not move for the time being. Do you have any recommendations for good candidates?"
Although it is too early, Li Ruifu still wants to share his thoughts with Li Chenghao tonight.
Beside him, Pei Zhuhyun suddenly became serious and looked at Li Ruifu, shaking his head slightly and winking.
Li Chenghao noticed this, and it seemed that what Li Ruifu said next had something to do with Bae Zhuhyun next to him.
Taking a sip of wine to strengthen his courage, Li Ruifu looked at Li Chenghao and said: "President Nim, if we change the management, we can actually consider promoting a director from the existing people of S.M Company. It is best to help us with our management work.
people around you.”
Directorship is not a particularly important position, and it is not impossible to promote someone as long as it does not involve decision-making power.
Turning his head, Li Chenghao focused his attention on Pei Zhuhyun: "Is this your future development direction?"
Bae Zhuhyun was shocked by Li Chenghao's sudden question.
How did he figure out that just now Li Ruifu only said that he could promote a director from among the existing people in the company, and did not recommend himself.
Can he really read people's minds?
"Joohyun, President Nim is asking you. You should also tell President Nim what we were talking about on the roadside that day."
Crossing his chest with his hands, Li Chenghao looked at Bae Zhuhyun seriously.
Pei Zhuhyun took a deep breath. She never thought that the topic of her future development would be mentioned tonight. She picked up the wine glass and took a sip of wine. Then Pei Zhuhyun said slowly: "Actually, I have the goal of becoming an artist director."
"I am also relatively older among the artists in the company. I was originally looking forward to more opportunities for horizontal development during the artist activities in the past few years, but as you know, the company did not arrange other resources for me."
"At first I wanted to try acting, but later I found out that I didn't have the talent. In terms of acting, Xiu Rong was more suitable than me."
"Then I thought about being a radio DJ, but compared to Seung Wan, I was really far behind."
"It seems like two months ago, Seulgi and I were having a drink at home and we were talking about MC. Suddenly I realized that apart from hosting music programs, I don't have the ability to do other programs."
"After thinking about it carefully, the job as an artist is the most suitable for me. During the years when I joined the company as a trainee, I became familiar with the process of creating an artist. Although the process is cruel, it can always help talented people realize their dream of becoming an artist.
Dream, I really like this sense of accomplishment.”
"Boa Unnie, Kangta Oppa, they have also transformed from company artists to directors. EXO's Junmyeon also wants to become a company director. In fact, I also want to..."
"After becoming a director, you can participate in the creation of artists. Of course, you can also get more resources to help other members of the group develop horizontally and vertically. Maybe ten years, maybe twenty years, and you will continue to accumulate experience and eventually become someone like Lee Soo Man.
An artist director who is loved and respected by everyone like Teacher Nim.”
"Unfortunately, it is difficult to pass the director level, so I am still thinking about it. If I can make a lot of money, I might have the opportunity to invest in a company and become a director."
After hearing what Bae Zhuhyun said, Li Chenghao's evaluation was: "It's a good thing to have goals, but your idea is a little naive."
"Yeah, I think so too."
Wagging his index finger, Li Chenghao added: "What I mean is that it is naive to think that you can become a director of a company after making money and investing in a company. If you have money, you can become a director of the company. Then I am now at least dozens, several
Directors of hundreds, even thousands of companies.”
"S.M Company has a strong appeal in the entertainment industry. Kangta and Boa are both artists who laid the foundation of S.M Company in the early days. Of course they are qualified to be directors. EXO is not bad either. They made money to build the headquarters building. Plus Jin Jun
Mian's family can be considered wealthy."
"But Red Velvet hasn't reached this level yet, and you, Bae Joo-hyun, are not Kim Jun-myeon."
Li Ruifu wanted to help, but Pei Zhuxuan lowered her head. Her goal was strongly shaken by Li Chenghao's words. Yes, her thoughts were too simple and naive.
When I talked about this with Li Ruifu before, all I heard were words of affirmation and encouragement. There was no mention of how low the possibility of reaching this goal was.
It was Li Chenghao who responded. Although what he said was very straightforward, the truth was also very clear.
Everyone must recognize their current situation and abilities. There is a difference between dreams and wishful thinking.
"President Nim, I believe Zhuhyun can do a good job. She has been... since she was a child..."
Pei Zhuxuan pulled Li Ruifu's arm under the table and signaled him to stop talking.
Li Chenghao nodded slightly and changed the subject: "I believe it too."
Pei Zhuxuan stared at Li Chenghao's face. Did he just say that he believed he could do a good job?
"The teacher at Henan High School told me about her in school, and I probably know what she went through when she joined S.M."
After saying that, Li Chenghao also looked at Pei Zhuhyun, their eyes intertwined, and Li Chenghao slowly said: "Aren't we friends?"
"What?"
"The most important thing between friends is to take care of each other. If you have this goal as a friend, of course I will support you. If you do well as a director, I believe you will become a respected artist director in the future."
Li Ruifu quickly poured wine for Li Chenghao, feeling that he was more excited than Bae Zhuhyun now.
Li Chenghao looked leisurely, but he was talking about the management of S.M Company. Is he really so calm and calm?
"So now is my chance..."
Li Chenghao raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "Just think of it as a Christmas Eve gift to you, Director Bae Zhuhyun of S.M Company."
"Joohyun, pick up the wine glass quickly."
Pei Zhuxuan hadn't recovered yet. After clinking glasses and drinking, he said hesitantly: "That means I will be a director after the acquisition is completed? The new director of the company?"
"Well, it will always be beneficial for you and Ruif to study together with Li Xiuman."
Until this moment, Bae Zhuhyun, who had always been calm and composed, couldn't help but let out a strange scream, and then tears kept dripping down as if the dam had burst.
Seeing this, Li Chenghao was at a loss and quickly asked Li Ruifu to calm down and stop watching.
It also reminds Bae Zhu Hyun that although she will be appointed as a director, she must decide whether to leave the group activities and completely transform, or to learn from Lee Soo Man while working in the group.