Li Yuanbin supported his chin with one hand and looked at the old man in front of him.
"So, you want me to join SM Entertainment?"
Lee Won-bin's words appeared in Lee Soo-man's mind like a key to open Pandora's box.
Li Xiuman looked at the young man in front of him and said after a moment of silence: "If this is the only way, I think I can accept it!"
As he spoke, he picked up the wine glass at hand and brought it to his lips, and a spicy feeling surged into his heart.
Lee Won-bin smiled, then pointed at Lee Soo-man and said, "Then why don't you sell your shares? That way both parties will be happy."
"I once thought about it, but reality slapped me in the face. I couldn't sell it..." Lee Soo-man smiled bitterly and waved his hand.
"I'm afraid your conditions are too high!"
Lee Won-bin directly exposed Lee Soo-man's lies without showing any mercy.
Lee Soo-man now owns 18% of SM Entertainment's shares, an astonishing number. If he wants to take over all the shares at once, it will only be possible if several large companies on the peninsula come forward. Moreover, the agreement proposed by Lee Soo-man is too ugly, so none of these large companies want to be the sucker.
Lee Soo Man smiled bitterly and did not refute him, which was considered as tacit agreement. It was his own fault. He overestimated himself and now he is stuck in the middle and awkward position.
"If I'm guessing correctly, the difference between your joint shares and AlignPartners's shouldn't be that big, right?"
Lee Soo-man nodded and said truthfully, "Only 4%."
Li Yuanbin nodded imperceptibly. This was no different from the result he expected. The 4% difference was not a lot in Li Yuanbin's opinion.
"I can help you with this 4% stake, but what good will it do me? Director Lee Soo Man knows me. I'm a businessman."
Li Yuanbin waved his hand and asked with a smile while looking at Li Xiuman.
At this time, it is in line with Li Yuanbin's long-held belief to fight for more benefits for himself.
After hearing this, Lee Soo Man felt a little less stressed.
It's a good thing that Lee Won Bin has requests, but what he fears most is relationships and help that come without any reason, because no one wants to become the next JYP Entertainment.
Didn’t you see that Loen Entertainment supported JYP Entertainment’s plan very much at the beginning, but in the end it was not for the purpose of merging them? When they disagreed, they chose to retaliate directly by selling their stocks. Shareholders who were unaware of the truth followed suit and sold their stocks, causing JYP Entertainment’s stock price to plummet, to the point that later on, JYP Entertainment’s stock price was not enough to buy even a cup of ordinary iced American coffee.
Fortunately, JYP Entertainment still had 2PM and the crazy acting Bae Suzy, and the newly launched girl group Twice was also very competitive, otherwise JYP Entertainment would have really been gone.
"President Lee, please be frank." Lee Soo-man sat up slightly and looked into Lee Won-bin's eyes.
"I hope Li Yuanbin's request is not too outrageous..." Li Xiuman looked at the young Li Yuanbin opposite him and sighed slightly in his heart.
Li Yuanbin was silent, calculating frantically in his mind.
Because Kering Group invested in SM's subsidiary Dearu, Kering Group has already had some small cooperation with SM Entertainment, so its own end is understandable and reasonable.
The acquisition of more than 5% of shares must be announced, so Lee Won-bin's acquisition of 4.9% is just right. If 2US acquires some SM Entertainment shares, Kering Group will become the second largest shareholder of SM Entertainment, and Lee Won-bin's goal will be achieved.
"It's simple, a seat on the board of directors." Lee Won-bin leaned back in his chair, looked at Lee Soo-man calmly, and said lightly.
Being the second largest shareholder is not a guarantee. If you want to interfere in the company's management rights, you need to enter the management level, that is, the board of directors.
Obviously, a board seat is essential.
Lee Soo-man suddenly raised his head and stared at Lee Won-bin with his cloudy eyes. Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, he thought about it carefully and felt that it was not impossible.
"I promise!"
Lee Soo Man spoke slowly, but his originally powerful voice now sounded a little older.
Li Yuanbin smiled with satisfaction and extended his hand to Li Xiuman: "Happy cooperation!"
"It's a pleasure working with you!" Lee Soo-man shook Lee Won-bin's hand.
Their eyes met, and intense sparks flew.
"I wonder if I can go visit SM Entertainment?"
Suddenly, Lee Won-bin seemed to have thought of something and asked Lee Soo-man.
Li Xiuman felt a little puzzled, but nodded and agreed: "Of course, President Li, remember to call me when you come, and I will go to greet you!"
"Thank you so much, Director Li. How about tomorrow? It's a good opportunity to tell you about it." Li Yuanbin's mouth curled up slightly, and he was obviously in a good mood.
Li Xiuman nodded: "Alright, then I will wait for Chairman Li's visit at SM Entertainment tomorrow!"
The two people smiled at each other, each with their own ulterior motives.
Both of them were very satisfied with the meal. Lee Soo-man received the expected promise and was ready to make a big move in the board election in a few months.
Li Yuanbin also achieved his wish and successfully participated in the re-election of the board of directors of SM Entertainment.
The dinner ended with laughter.
Because Lee Soo-man had been drinking, he couldn't drive. After Lee Soo-man paid the bill, the two returned to the private room and waited for his driver to arrive.
Not long after, Lee Soo-man's driver came over. He was a well-dressed middle-aged man.
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