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Chapter 95 Albanian female eagle

"'No one can bully my entertainers'."

Sitting on the view seat by the window of The Lobster restaurant, Zhao Youzhen rested his chin on one hand, his eyes evoked gentle arcs.

After staying in Madison Bill's apartment for a while, Xu Yiru said goodbye first, and Fiamu Derwig drove her back to The Vermont apartment.It's not for any other reason... mainly because the mountain of papers is calling her.

If you don't rush out, you won't be able to sleep for the next week.

Therefore, at dinner time, Han Yi and Zhao Youzhen were the only ones who waved goodbye to Madison and Tracy and walked to The Lobster on foot.

This was their last dinner of the day, and for Han Yi, it was also the most important one.

Because, the one who will appear in front of them is the one who has the highest achievement and the most prestigious reputation in the list of candidate artists.

Dua Lipa.

This Albanian female eagle soars at the top of the music industry.

"No, that's not the tone." Han Yi glanced at the glass door that was pushed open at the entrance, and after seeing clearly that the guest who came in was not the face he was familiar with, he put his hands on the table and winked at Zhao Youzhen with a smile Wink, "Try a Russian accent...'No one can bully my entertainers'."

"Okay, Ivan Drego, lower your tone." Zhao Youzhen pressed her hand in the air, it seems that only when she is with Han Yi, can her humor factor be fully released, "When Loki sees it Oh no."

"And he's watching us all with the eye...of the tiger." Han Yi tapped on the table and sang directly.

"It's not the same one. This is the third one, and that's the fourth one."

Instead of continuing the nonsense with Han Yi, Zhao Youzhen turned his gaze out of the window.

If 1221 Ocean Avenue is to look down at the entire coastline in mid-air from a bird’s-eye view, then the window seat of The Lobster restaurant is a real close contact with the sea level.Located on the edge of a steep cliff at the entrance of Santa Monica Pier, the waves hitting the beach seem to be right in front of you.

"What a nice view."

Han Yichao looked at Zhao Youzhen who sighed, and there was a piece of clear gold in his eyes.

The waves, the white sand, and her.

It's really beautiful.

"Have you never been here before?" Han Yi took a sip of ice water and let it warm up slowly in his mouth before swallowing it. "This is the place with the best scenery in Santa Monica."

"Who are you coming with?" Zhao Youzhen raised his eyebrows and looked at Han Yi with a half-smile, "I haven't been to any of the places that are too romantic."

Han Yi shrank his neck with a sneer, not daring to respond.

Because the last time he came here, he was with Xiaoru.

Although there were two other friends who were traveling with me at the time... But it was really impossible to answer this question.

Fortunately, Zhao Youzhen didn't continue to entangle on this topic. She turned on her mobile phone and communicated with Bi Li about the time to meet her friend on SoundCloud tomorrow, while Han Yi crossed his arms and looked at it ecstatically. The diners were greeted at the entrance of the restaurant, until a familiar tall figure came into view.

Consistent dark brown long hair, black-like thick unibrows, and that wheat-colored face full of Balkan features.

Although his expression and demeanor were still immature and shy, how could Han Yi not recognize this face?

The most popular female singer in the 21s, another rising superstar in the world pop music industry.

"Dua, Ben, this way!"

Han Yi raised his hand and gestured to Dua Lipa and the manager Ben Mosen who stepped into the restaurant with her.

"Mr. Han."

Ben Mawson was stroking his well-trimmed beard with his left hand, and walked quickly towards the window, his right hand stretched forward impatiently.

"I have long admired the name."

Outsiders don't care about the dynamics of the industry, but for senior managers like Ben Mawson, browsing industry columns every day is a necessary part of their work.He still remembered that Monday more than half a month ago, which should have been April 4.Just returned from a short vacation in Brighton Beach, Ben Mawson returned to the TaP London office. As soon as he opened the browser, Han Yi, Jeremy Zimmer and Douglas jumped out on Deadline, which was set as the homepage. Le Pen's photo.

For Ben Mawson at the time, this was just a line of mergers and acquisitions in the same industry that deserved a little attention.After all, the artists under his banner don't have a deep connection with the United Artists Agency, and there hasn't been any in-depth cooperation before.

But to his surprise, only a week later, before the news faded in his memory, Han Yi sent him an email through Zhao Youzhen, asking if it was possible to cooperate.

What surprised him the most was that the people Han Yi wanted to cooperate with were not the three best under his banner.It's Dua Lipa, a complete rookie who hasn't made his name yet.

"Hello, Mr. Mosen." While Ben Mosen was thinking about Han Yi, the latter was also examining him.Han Yi discovered that the temperaments of the accomplished talent managers or acting agents in the entertainment industry are all quite similar, from Scooter Braun to Jeremy Zimmer to Ben Mawson. in this way.Appropriate casual shirts, suit pants with ironed straight legs, and that friendly smile that will always be shown to the world as a signature.

In the crouching tiger and coiling dragon Hollywood, after all, only a very small number of people can make a name for themselves by relying on their strong personality or PUA technology.Only those social geniuses who have both sides and ingenuity can gain enough contacts and resources in this industry.

"Mr. Han, I'm Dua Lipa, nice to meet you."

Dua Lipa, who was following Ben Mosen, poked his head out, stretched out his hand a little cautiously, and the smile on his face was stiff after deliberate practice.On the flight to Los Angeles, Ben Mawson gave her a detailed introduction to Han Yi's turmoil in the entertainment industry over the past month or so.

The more seriously he listened, the more disturbed Dua became.

Why do you want to make a special trip to meet with me and talk about all-round cooperation when you can spend 1.9 million US dollars to buy the big capital of the four major performing arts brokerage companies?

She...hasn't even signed a record contract yet.

"The girl we've been waiting for." Facing Dua Lipa, although he was also polite, Han Yi's smile was obviously a little more enthusiastic.

It is true that Billy and Phineas are geniuses. Madison Beal's popularity on social media cannot be underestimated. Horch's upcoming super championship single also makes him look forward to it.But in Han Yi's mind, the person he most wanted to meet today was this Albanian-British girl who came all the way from London.

From "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" which was the first test of the cry, to the blockbuster "Scared to Be Lonely", to "New Rules" which debuted at the top of the chart, "One Kiss" which became Liverpool's unofficial team song, and has reached For the entire album "Future Nostalgia" by Huajing, Dua Lipa has continuously polished her pop singing skills, stage performance, music style and overall personality, and finally grew from a waitress in a cocktail bar to a singer on this planet. The hottest music superstars.

Billy's label is the queer subculture, Horch's label is an independent musician, and Madison... at least for now, is an Instagram expert who bills himself as a musician.And since she was able to break up with Scooter Braun, it shows that becoming a so-called "mainstream artist" has never been her career goal.

Only Dua Lipa followed the most orthodox Pop Star route from beginning to end.Since the followers of the popular electronic wave, Ben Mawson, Dua Lipa and their talented production team have become the symbols of the revival of Nu-Disco, Synthpop and Funktronica in the new era.

There is The Weeknd for men and Dua Lipa for women.The twin sisters of retro electronics and retro pop are a popular cultural phenomenon that everyone knows, and they are also rare treasures that all record companies and copyright distribution companies must win if they have the opportunity.

The rebirth time is too late, and The Weeknd has already fallen into the hands of others, so this piece of jade in front of you can't be missed.

She walked the road that Beyoncé and Rihanna had walked.

It may not be a well-known musical talent, but as long as you stick to this route, you will be able to touch the crown of queens who are only a few in each era.

"Sit down first and see what you want to eat."

The four were seated, and the long-awaited waiter presented the classic menu of The Lobster restaurant.

"First time here?" Han Yi asked the two with a smile.Ben Mawson was next to him, and Dua Lipa was seated against Yoo Jin.This is the intentional thought of Han Yi and Youzhen after discussing it. When they meet for the first time, sitting opposite each other will make people feel too business-like.If the arrangement is as it is now, Han Yi will discuss the cooperation agreement with Ben Mosen, and Zhao Youzhen will have a closer personal relationship with Dua Lipala, which will not only kill two birds with one stone, but also relieve the embarrassment and restraint of the first meeting to a large extent.

The seasoned Ben Mowsen looked comfortable, but Dua Lipa was visibly nervous.

"I've been here before." Ben Mawson replied, not only did his artists live in London, but most of them lived in Los Angeles for a long time.So transoceanic flights and business trips are no strangers to him.This is a restaurant with a unique view in LA, so I don't know how many times I've been there.

"Ah... a pound of steamed Maine lobster, and a very, very cold lemonade, thank you."

"Are you sure, sir? A pound is the weight of the casing, which may not be enough."

"It's okay, I'm not very hungry."

Having said that, Ben Mosen turned his face and explained to Han Yi with a smile.

"My stomach never copes with long journeys."

"Let me guess... British Airways?"

"Yes, British Airways." Ben Mawson shook his head with some fear, "The only flight with the right time."

"Yikes." Han Yi grinned. British Airways' food is notorious all over the world.But it's not surprising to think about it, after all, this country can't make food well on the ground.

"What about you, Dua?" Han Yi spread his hands in the direction of Dua Lipa in a friendly manner, "Like your manager, was British Airways obliterated his sense of taste?"

"I... just a little tired."

After hesitating for a few seconds, Dua Lipa decided to start her day's small talk with an innocuous joke.Both Han Yi and Zhao Youzhen seem to be kind-hearted people, and although it is difficult to judge the age of an Asian from their appearance, no matter how exaggerated the guess is, the age of the two should be almost the same as their own.

In addition, Dua-Lipa is a Leo herself. Although she is "Leo Virgo cusp", she was born at the junction point of Leo and Virgo, and her personality is more inclined to the latter on weekdays, but after all, there is still a brave spirit flowing in her body. Lion blood.

Therefore, after being cautious at the beginning, Dua began to gradually regain the state of being himself.

"But still super, super hungry, you don't know how torture LA traffic is for an Englishman."

"Is there no traffic jam in London?"

"Of course it's blocked." Dua smiled, "But we have the subway."

"I can't refute this." As a half Los Angeles native, Han Yi has nothing to say. In fact, this is also an important reason why Los Angeles is ridiculed by its rival New York as a big rural area. "In this case, I suggest you choose a The same serving of steamed lobster as Ben's, but at least twice his size. And then..."

Han Yi turned the menu in one direction, put it in front of Dua Lipa, and clicked on the "Sandwich" column on the right side of the main course with his fingertips.

"They have one of the best lobster rolls in all of Los Angeles, and I think it's the best you'll ever taste if you don't go to Maine."

"Will it be too much?"

"It's okay, if you can't finish eating, I'll share it with you." Zhao Youzhen pressed the back of Dua's hand at the right time and said softly.Between girls, it is this kind of casual physical contact that can bring them closer.

"Okay... then, a two-pound lobster and a lobster roll, thank you."

"I'm also...a two-pound lobster." Zhao Youzhen calmly kicked Han Yi, who was holding back his laughter. He had business to do, and feasting on it was certainly not the most important thing.

Besides, if you get hungry later, just add another meal.

Two people go.

The four of them ordered dinner and chatted for a while about the perfect sunset in Los Angeles and the cold night in London, which hovered around zero degrees Celsius even though it was approaching May.It was not until four servings of crystal-clear shrimp wrapped in bright red shells were presented on the dark solid wood table that Ben Mawson took the lead in ending the comparison of the climates of the British and French coastlines and brought the topic on the right track.

"Everyone, I want to say a simple toast."

Hearing Ben Mosen's words, Han Yi, Zhao Youzhen and Dua Lipa all raised their glasses. No one was drinking, but toasts don't require alcohol to be carried out.In European and American society, at any memorable gathering occasion, someone can come and give an impromptu speech.

"Mr. Han, Ms. Zhao, thank you for inviting me and Dua to Los Angeles."

Seeing the polite smiles shown by the two, Ben-Mosen nodded slightly, and continued.

"It's an honor to be here with you two tonight, surrounded by delicious food and a charming clink of glasses. I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our potential business partnership and hope it will come together in harmony."

"In the music industry, we understand that success is measured not just by the notes we create, but by the partners we meet. It's this dance of collaboration after collaboration that brings out the best in us all, Weaving a symphony of possibility too. Just as perfect harmony enriches the melodic line of a song, so too do our unique talents and visions for each other come together to create a more vibrant, thriving future. "

"So, once again, to our hosts: Thank you for your generous hospitality, which will set the tone for our evening of open discussion, mutual understanding, and our shared search for the future. As we raise our glasses, let us celebrate the music Cheers to power, a language that transcends borders and reaches to the heart. May our conversation tonight resonate long after the last note has died, and may our partnership grow into a lasting and fruitful one. alliance."

"Cheers to new beginnings!"

"Cheers to new beginnings."

Following Ben Mosen's high-spirited tone, Han Yi raised the ice water in his hand by half a point, and the strange look in his eyes suddenly brightened a lot.

Seemingly gentle, polite and humble, but unambiguous on the scene.And his superb social skills are slightly different from Jordan Bromley.

Jordan likes to use all kinds of cleverness to get closer in a way that others cannot detect, and constantly tests the other party to gain the upper hand in negotiations.And Ben Mawson's strategy is to put the social mask directly on the surface - I'm just talking to you politely, but it will also make you feel natural after being packaged with brilliant words and elegant diction And comfortable, without the slightest sense of abruptness and alienation.

All kinds of analogies and metaphors full of philosophical meaning came out of the mouth. In the English context, this is an extremely difficult form of speech.In daily conversations, most people will try their best to avoid those "big words", because if you go too far, you will cause the other party to feel that you are putting on airs.

However, Ben Mawson has clearly mastered this art to the point where it is all complicated rhetoric and attributive words, but there is no sense of stagnation caused by long phrases.

Born to be a manager.

In The Gifted Ones Management, other types of talent are already in place.The strong and eloquent Jordan Bromley, the imaginative creative mastermind Kevin Kusatsu, the taciturn but practical strong woman Zhao Youzhen, and Lou Taylor, who is careless in life but meticulous in every statistic at work ... What TGO lacks is a big-stage talent like Ben Mawson who is good at dancing and acting as a lubricant between human management and major partners.

Originally, only Dua Lipa was the only target, but after following the clues, he discovered TaP Management Company and its helm, Ben Mawson.

Such a talent should indeed be acquired as soon as possible for my use.

"The perfect toast."

"Thank you, Mr. Han."

Han Yi gave an approving look, and Ben Mosen responded with a humble bow.

This toast is a highlight that he has been silently honing and polishing on the flight to LAX, and it is the ability he deliberately wants to show in front of Han Yi.

Dua-Lipa didn't know, but Ben was well aware that Dua was just one of the issues this time around in Los Angeles.

The bigger issue was vividly reflected in the third email Zhao Youzhen sent him.

In that email, Zhao Youzhen asked Ben Mosen on behalf of Han Yi if he was interested in selling TaP Management Company as a package.

For $500 million.

(End of this chapter)