"With your smile, I'll cross this hopeless line..."

The full-score global tour ended. Due to the general corruption in Eastern Europe these days, the entire group did not go out to find nightclubs or other high-end places, and simply arranged a place to celebrate the celebration in the backstage of the stadium.

There are many people, the space is not big, and it is lively. Mira is playing and singing a Slavic folk song in English. It comes from her last album "The Divine Comedy" released on SBK that year. A local male dancer danced the famous Kapak's "squat dance", bent his knees and flicked his legs... People surrounded him and danced happily while singing with wine glasses.

Song Ya also drank a little, stood in the outer circle with a smile, and silently admired the people surrounding her.

Of course, her eyes fell on Mira most of the time. She didn't want to work hard anymore. She wanted to give birth to a baby for herself and become a mother...

"It's almost done, you and Mira will leave first."

Old Mike squeezed over and said in his ear that Lazarenko, who had just been blackmailed, had been an oligarch and a senior official here for many years, so he had to be careful about safety.

"Okay, give me Mike the phone."

Song Ya retreated to the door obediently, and while Old Mike went to call Mira, she called Ms. Sloan, "Does Def Jam have any eyebrows?"

"How could it be so fast..."

Sloan complained: "Sutons and Linda can't find a good solution in a short period of time. Def Jam's financial problems... In fact, haven't you and Daniel owned their shares before? You should have kept the relevant documents, right?"

"That's too old and useless. I want the latest one. It's best to show the changes before and after Polygon was acquired by the Global Merger. Both are required." Song Ya replied.

"Look for Daniel? Try Polygon's European headquarters and the senior executives who were laid off by Global?" Sloan suggested: "He has better connections than us."

"Daniel will take the opportunity to know this... Forget it, I don't have to look for him yet. I don't want to have a quarrel with him again."

Song Yaping knows Daniel. If you want to maintain the current friendship, you can't let that guy know too much of his secrets.

"How are your record company talking? I heard Linda say it's going very fast..."

"Well, I'm still hesitating."

As the trump cards of all parties become more and more obvious, Barry Diller's "friend" who intends to break into the record industry has also surfaced. He is a big shot, the godfather of the cable industry, TCI CEO, and the largest individual shareholder of IAC company where Barry Diller serves as chairman: John Malone.

To some extent, Barry Diller was only considered the interest agent who was launched by John Malone in front of the IAC company, so when Barry Diller told himself that John Malone was interested in entering the recording industry, Song Ya was relieved, which was indeed reasonable.

Barry Diller's card: IAC picked up the Beimi distribution network from Global and Polykin, such as the Big Five, but it is barely enough to rank in the second-tier line. John Malone's money and energy are even more sufficient. Only foreign issuance is a weakness, but Barry Diller promises to negotiate from BD and BMG at that time, and be responsible for foreign issuance.

As a powerful partner, Song Ya felt Barry Diller's sincerity but also had great doubts. Of course, John Malone's strength is fine. He is also a shareholder of BET, the largest black media. He has provided key funds and channel resources support since BET boss Johnson started his business.

But it is hard to say that John Malone's sincerity was hard to say. The big predator who had negotiated a merger case on average seven days only called him once to endorse Barry Diller, and all the subsequent matters were handed over to his subordinates.

Moreover, John Malone has the biggest problem. He is the enemy of Vice Commander Gore. Gore has been investigating since his senator to suppress his crazy large-scale capital game. The two have been fighting for more than ten years and have a deep grudge. John Malone's TCI company has negotiated marathon mergers and acquisitions with ATandT (US Telephone and Telegraph Company). Although the mergers and acquisitions have been legally unimpeded after the passage of the Telecommunications Act last year, Gore still used antitrust and other reasons in Congress to find ways to attack.

It was a merger and acquisition case involving a total amount of 50 billion yuan. In addition to ATandT and its own telecommunications company and TV network, TCI also owns a large number of shares in another major telecommunications company, Sprint. Gore didn't want to see John Malone dominate the world.

But the commander who is involved in an impeachment case and wants to protect himself is just the opposite. As long as the media tycoon is willing to help, he can sign any word, and any bill or merger case can be approved.

"Hello, Mr. APLUS, this is Miss Jovovich."

Back at the hotel, John Malone's men were already waiting, just a white middle-level member of TCI, "We are waiting for you to have a conference call."

"OK, Mira, you..." Song Ya let go of the hand that hugged Mira's waist.

"Yeah." Mira kissed his cheek obediently and went to the inner room alone.

"Then let's start now." John Malone's men turned on the landline hands-free, very professional and powerful, which was the same as his boss's style. John Malone's strong desire for control was already famous.

This was also something that made Song Ya murmured secretly. She felt a little like Dere, who was jumping from one fire pit to another. John Malone's style made him very upset.

"Hello, Mr. Diller, Linda."

Donovan accompanied him, and Song Ya greeted the attendees on the other end of the phone, "Are you together?"

"Yes."

Barry Diller replied: "Okay, so long story short, Mr. Malone and I will set up a new record company and buy 50% of the A+ record shares they own from Giffin Pictures, a subsidiary of Universal. The specific price is between us and Universal. It is not convenient to disclose it here. APLUS you and Dog Morris of Universal will have to deal with the redemption fee. I think the signing fee of 60 million must be refunded. Do you agree?"

"I have made a lot of money for Universal, and there are other singers, Fergi, Mira..."

Song Ya said: "If you change the issuing company again, they will definitely ask for another signing fee, and everyone should pay for these costs together."

"We won't pay this money." John Malone shook his head stiffly.

"APLUS, you don't have many choices. Mr. Ma Long and I are sincerely trying to enter the record industry. You also know the current situation of this industry..."

With A+ Records President Linda by his side, Barry Diller suppressed the smile on his lips, "Everyone is a businessman, I'll just talk about the matter, don't be angry APLUS, your singer's share can no longer be the highest 20.1%. You have to take risks with us."

He heard Song Ya take a deep breath on the other end of the phone, "This is too harsh, my new topic has already..."

He immediately interrupted: "But you are unwilling to let the professionals we sent to check your so-called new major. You know that everyone is suspicious that you are not prepared at all, right?"

"I never deceive my partners." Song Ya argued.

"Hahaha!"

This time he could finally laugh out loud, "Then you can show those songs to our people."

"I have to be careful, and I don't have Plan B. Mr. Diller. Don't think that I can blackmail if I want to leave the world!" Song Ya said.

"It's up to you, just know I'm helping you." Hearing this, Baridille felt that the pig was getting closer and closer to the pen.

"Are there any other questions?" asked John Malone's man.

"The rest is to redeem the singles I have released from Universal, Cup of Life, Can't Hold Us, etc., we have no objection to half of the money, right?" Song Ya asked.

"Is this necessary?" John Malone's people seemed unwilling to do so.

"Universal Music President Doug Morris will take the opportunity to open his mouth. You know him APLUS." Barry Diller said deliberately.

"Then what is the purpose of the meeting today?" Song Ya asked.

"Can't we try to make things simple?"

John Malone asked back: "We take half of the A+ record, you refund part of the signing fee to redeem yourself, and then you can say goodbye to the past and work together to fight for a new career. Now you are determined to leave APLUS. If you were not for you, we would not have a high interest in haste into a strange sunset industry."

"you!"

Cooperating well, Baridille heard Song Ya's angry voice and smoothed out the situation at the right time, "Then let's take a break first, APLUS, let's talk alone. Linda..."

He sent Linda out, "Don't make it difficult for me to do APLUS. John Malone doesn't like to lose money. You can no longer get angry like you treat Sony Columbia and Seagram Universal. This third chance is rare and may be your last one."

"I understand, thank you for doing what Mr. Diller, but... I want to consider it again." Song Ya replied.

Thank you, "There's not much time left. Little Bronfman is coming back soon. I'll meet him with all the documents when he arrives in Los Angeles and then sign him up as soon as possible. You know his personality, we can't leave him too much time to think."

"I understand, but..."

"What is your plan B just now? There is nothing that cannot be mentioned. Mr. John Malone enters the record industry and is thunderous. He wants to return to the six majors. Now it is still time for us to stop, but you must not be clever. We must not misjudgment between us." Barry Diller continued to induce.

"Is it still time?"

"certainly."

"Uh... Actually, I think it's better to use Metropolitan Records to reversely acquire A+ records? I can pay for the 82-rate ratio of Metropolitan Records and hand it over to Disney."

Haha, the trump card came out, as expected, "Disney? Their distribution ability in the record industry...is Warner better?"

"Warner has no chance, Doug Morris has the metal band lead singer mixed up, and Warner's senior managers are afraid to take responsibility."

Haha, I have been rejected in Sony Colombia, EMI, and BMG, right? "Understand, then...Disney is willing?"

"I'm talking in a synchronous manner."

"When will the result be given?"

"Just in these few days, then maybe Disney and I will ask Global Repurchase A+ Records for 50%."

"OK, I will cooperate."

"Sorry, Mr. Diller, this may ruin your original plan with Mr. Malone."

"After all, the loss has not been caused yet. Of course, I have to take advantage of that acquisition, even if I get a commission."

Barry Diller laughed: "You know that Bronfmann is very likely not happy to see you. You want to buy back the A+ record directly."

"I understand, that lunatic three generations rich...will that be like this for the time being?"

"Anyway, I'll reply to us as soon as possible."

"no problem."

After hanging up the phone, Song Ya called directly to her friend, Linton, president of Disney Copyright Company, "There's nothing I can do, I still need your help this time."

"Metropolitan Records is fine, but if we accept superstars of your level... it means officially launching a climb to the six majors. This is a major strategic decision, especially when the record industry is in a downturn and distribution companies are generally in losses, only Mr. Eisner can do it."

Linton said.

"Ask him on the phone for me?"

"Can't you come back?"

"There is no way, the remaining itinerary in Eastern Europe is too rush."

"Okay, I'll ask him for you."

"Thank you so much, Mr. Linton."

"It's nothing. You'll have to pay a lot of money to redeem yourself this time?"

“Yes, quite a few…”

Song Ya hung up the phone in pain, taking the exam alone, her eyes became more and more fierce.

"I heard...is it worth it?"

United agent Donovan walked in and asked, "Even if Disney is willing to take over, if you open the 82nd, you will have to pay hundreds of millions of funds."

"From the bright side, I can finally stand up straight and stand alone." Song Ya squeezed out a smile.

"Is there any? There is also a publisher on it, but Disney Emperor Eisner, who is not essentially different from John Malone," said Donovan.

“It’s better than staying around the world.”
Chapter completed!