This investment alone accounts for 1.2 thirds of total overseas investment.

$1.05 billion sounds like a lot.

But when it blooms, it really doesn't last long!

Quan Junxu's investigation was not going smoothly. Every time the two of them talked on the phone, he could tell that he was worried.

But he never complained, that's just Jeon Jun-wook's character.

Whatever you promise to others, you will complete it no matter how difficult it is.

As for the nagging after something is done, it is just a way of expressing intimacy and a joke.

Never hear any complaints until things are done.

Childish behavior like deliberately "leaking" emotions on the phone is a little game between friends.

That's why Li Zhenyu didn't respond.

Because whoever speaks first loses.

Li Zhenyu has no interest in losing to him...

The wait is long, but there is still something to do.

First, the "miracle" created by IU came to an end, and BIGBANG's new mini album was officially released, with the title song "Day by Day" landing at number one.

It has been the top spot for two weeks now, and it has great momentum, which has once again made the discussion of "boy bands becoming popular" frequently heard.

IU's new album was originally scheduled to be released only one month later than the other party, and the various departments in the company were arguing over whether to continue with the release.

Today, BIGBANG is unstoppable, with groups like Girls' Generation blocking them from both sides. The title song of their first album, "Lies", is once again resounding in the streets.

"Day by Day" performed so well, and the new song released now is bound to be compared with it.

Although, in the eyes of entertainment companies, boy and girl groups and solo singers are clearly different "commodities," fans don't care about these.

They will compare everything that is comparable.

There was news earlier about IU overshadowing the new group, but the Zy+ publicity department suppressed it in time.

But it still caused dissatisfaction among new groups such as Girls' Generation, BIGBANG, Wonder Girls, KARA, etc.

Someone is fanning the flames, and the team behind the group knows very well how to gain traffic and attention.

Amid this turmoil, IU's popularity has been growing day by day, as if she became famous all over South Korea overnight.

But traffic is a double-edged sword, hurting others as well as yourself.

There is nothing wrong with them wanting to use this incident to increase fan cohesion and stimulate consumption.

There is no need to say hello to each other, everyone knows what to do.

Under normal circumstances, once the situation is over, IU will become a sitting duck for fans to vent their emotions.

Then give her some time to cool down, and everything will be fine once the storm passes.

The money and traffic that should be earned will not be lost. If managed well, she can use this to go further and reach new heights.

If the storm does not dissipate, isn't it a good deal to exchange a single artist for a lot of attention and profits? Zy+ realized this and deliberately suppressed the report, giving up the possible benefits of traffic and raising objections to whether the album should be released as planned.

"She will have to go through this sooner or later. She is an idol, not a rag doll beside a little girl's pink bed."

"She is the only one in the company right now. If she fails to stand the test, will you bear the loss?"

"Don't forget, everyone got here this way."

"But she's too young, still a child. There are no other artists in the company to share the pressure and attention with her. She's the only one..."

"Perhaps we should ask the president for his opinion?" the production manager put an end to the argument.

That's right, they should ask the president, maybe he has an idea.

Or maybe there will be new works that will amaze everyone like "Good Days".

"Creation?"

Li Zhenyu closed the pen, tapped his forehead and thought for two seconds before saying, "KCC, go find it yourself."

Compared to letting IU bear the pressure brought by fans of popular groups, Lee Jin Woo feels that it is more cost-effective to improve the quality of the album.

Since they want to hype it up, Zy+ is willing to cooperate actively.

But we won’t take the blame for this destined explosion…

"What?"

"lz."

That is his stage name as a songwriter in KCC, lz.

When naming the child, Li Zhenyu habitually filled in the abbreviation to save trouble.

"What does it mean?" Yoon Hye-na opened the notebook on her arm, curious about the meaning of the name.

"Dragon Ball, you can understand it that way." Li Zhenyu answered casually.

When Yoon Hye-na searched for the keyword "Oh my God!" and saw the number of songs that popped up, she felt terrible.

"Good Days", "Marshmallows", "Nagging", "You and Me", "Red Shoes", "GEE", "NO NO NO", "BBIBBI", "See You Friday", "Like Being Shot"...

Scrolling further down, she saw more tracks.

There were English and Korean ones, mostly in English, and some she couldn’t understand…

What is "Gangnam Style"?!

"President Xi, are these all okay?" Yoon Hye-na's arm trembled slightly as she held the notebook.

Firstly, I was excited, and secondly, my notebook was getting heavier.

"Not all of them, they have to match her style... Never mind, I'll do it myself!"

She won't understand if I tell her these things, so let her choose them herself.

But which one should I choose? 'Nagging' or 'Like Being Shot'.

But this song doesn't fit her style and image, and it feels awkward just thinking about it.

It may also be because of the inherent image in his mind.

I always feel that it's a bit inappropriate for her to sing a bitter love song with her cute appearance.

Should I take out 'BBIBBI,' or 'Autumn morning'?

'Blueming' is too much of a bully, how can this be possible? Oh, it's so hard to choose from so many songs!

“This one is good.”

Li Zhenyu tapped the screen with a pen and decided the title song for her next album.

"Secretary Xia, notify IU to come to the recording studio."

When IU learned that the president wanted her to go to the recording studio, she was so busy that she didn't even change her shoes and ran all the way to the elevator in slippers.

"Wait for me." The assistant followed anxiously and was almost locked outside the elevator door.

Igu, our IU is too dependent on the president.

The assistant secretly felt emotional but didn't dare to tell anyone.

What happened between the top female employee in the company and the president was not something that a small assistant like her could arrange.

"President Oppa." IU couldn't wait to jump into the control room and asked happily, "Is there a new song? Yes, right?"

"For you."

Li Zhenyu handed her the song he had just printed out and said, "Try to sing it first. If you don't perform well, I'll leave it to someone else."

"Yes, I will sing it well." IU held the song in her arms, clearly telling everyone that this song is mine.

"Hahaha..." Everyone laughed indulgently and watched her leave the room and turn into the recording studio.

"Looking at the clock, the whispering secrets."

“Hehehe…”

"Please call my name~"

“I’m afraid that the secrets in my heart will be exposed through the gaps between my fingers.”

"My chest feels so tight, just bear with it and wait for me!"

IU's eyes became more and more charming, and her pupils were filled with shy anticipation as she looked out the window.

"Growing up in the blink of an eye..."

"You will recognize me, you will remember me, such a magical child~"

“Hehehe…”

"Close your eyes tightly and perform magic."

"You and I are almost there... If you see me wandering around, please call my name so that I can recognize you."

"Nice." The excited producer turned around and snapped his fingers.

I can't stop showing my love for this new song, no matter its quality, positioning, style, or overall melody and lyrics.

It is completely in line with IU's positioning and development strategy and can be said to be tailor-made for her.

"President Xi, thumbs up, thumbs up." After raising his thumbs and shouting more than a dozen thumbs up, the producer's excited heart finally calmed down.

With this new song that is as good as "Day by Day", and "Good Days" being at the top of the charts for 15 consecutive weeks, who is still qualified to say that she is just trying to ride on the popularity?

"President Oppa... Oppa, how is it?" IU trotted over, her cute chubby face full of smiles.

However, she couldn't help but steal glances at him from the corner of her eyes, which revealed the sincere love that came from her first love.

"Aigu, Aigu, Aigu, the way our IU looks at President Xi is like looking at an idol. Isn't she so~happy?"

The producer playfully broke the silence, and IU shyly nodded and murmured, "Yes!"

Li Zhenyu couldn't help but pinch the cute little girl with a baby voice and her smooth face.

"Perform well. You are the real face of the company... But don't be too tired. If you feel tired, you can call me anytime. Got it?"

"Inside? Inside!" IU was stunned for a moment, then suddenly bowed and covered her mouth.

Ahhh, she got the personal permission from the president and can call him anytime.

Ahhhhh~~ Screaming inwardly, IU happily jumped up and spun around on the spot.

"Hahaha, I'll leave the rest of the work to you. I'm leaving first."

After he left, the producer immediately turned serious, but the uncontrollable upward smile on his face showed his mood.

"IU, time is tight, you know... I'll give you two hours to prepare, and we'll try to pass it in one go."

The producer has confidence in her. It may be difficult to pass it in one go, but she can try a few more times. She will definitely pass it after three or five tries.

"Yes, that's enough." IU replied confidently.

Two hours, she will be fine.

In order to get praise from Oppa, and more importantly, to have an excuse to talk to the president Oppa.

When the time comes, tell him the good news and you will be able to get his private number.

Hahaha, so happy!

"Ji-eun, you can do it, Fei-ting." IU clenched her fists and her face was full of determination.

In the office, Li Zhenyu, who had just returned, was meeting an uninvited guest.

"Sister Fuzhen, why are you here?" Li Zhenyu walked around and sat down opposite her, then took the coffee that the secretary had just brewed and handed it to her.

Li Fuzhen didn't say anything, but looked at Xia Zhuxi with a faint smile.

Xia Zhuxi, who was confident and outspoken in the past, felt like her life was a year long under her scrutiny.

'Why is she looking at me like that? Did I do something to irritate her?'

Glancing at Li Zhenyu with a pitiful look on her face, Xia Zhuxi's expression clearly said, "President, help me!"

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PS: Thank you for the reward from my fellow book friends New Eyes to Watch the World. School is about to start, how are you all?

(End of this chapter)