Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

Chapter 131 Agreement

Ivaca secretly thought she was unlucky, turned around, smiled slightly, and said hello to the two guests.

 “Eva, I heard that you are in Los Angeles. When did you return to New York?”

Little Kunas asked.

"just came back!"

 Evaka moved her lips and said with a smile.

Little Kunas looked at her mature and plump curves, his eyes became hot, and he said further: "Last time I heard that you like to watch operas, "Jersey Boys" premieres at the Belasco Theater tonight, I have Two tickets, how about we go and see them together?”

Ivaka smelled the perfume on his body, took a half step back, and declined his proposal politely, saying that she had just returned to New York and had work to do later.

“Eva, let’s go to the musical. You can put down your work first.”

 Mr. Tomp said.

Ivaca glanced at Mr. Tomp, raised the folder in her hand, and said with a smile on her face: "Reed, there is too much work. I will invite you to a concert by Mr. Placido Domingo another day. "

“Mr. Domingo? That’s great. I like his opera the most. Eva. I’m waiting for your call.”

Little Kunas raised his hand and made a phone call gesture.

Ivaca smiled reluctantly and said a few more words.

 Send Kunas and his son away.

“Eva, little Kunas is a very good young man, you shouldn’t be so cold to him.”

Back in the office, Mr. Thompson pursed his lips and said unhappily.

Ivaca shrugged her shoulders, sat on the chair opposite the desk, and pushed the folder opposite Mr. Tomp.

"What's this?"

Mr. Tomp asked, frowning his messy eyebrows.

“Link’s first album sales, and Link Music’s estimated first quarter revenue.”

Ivaca picked up the coffee cup and took a sip.

Mr. Thompson opened the document and looked at it, "Globally sold 2.94 million copies? Is Link's album so popular?"

"uh-huh!"

Ivaca crossed her legs and responded through her nose, feeling a little proud.

"Estimated revenue in the first quarter is 50 million U.S. dollars? Are you kidding? Tompu International has more than one billion in assets, but its annual revenue is only more than 200 million U.S. dollars. Your small studio's revenue in the first quarter can reach 5,000 U.S. dollars. Ten thousand dollars? Do you think I’m an old fool?”

Mr. Thompson saw the numbers above and glared at Ivaca dissatisfied.

  If the person in front of him was not his own daughter, he would have smashed the document on the other person's face. A small company with only 5 million investment and less than half a year of establishment would have achieved revenue of 50 million in the first quarter.

This is so exaggerated that even homeless people on the street don’t believe it, let alone a big entrepreneur.

Eva Ka sipped her coffee and said, "Dad, there are various sources of income on it. Why don't you read it first?"

Mr. Thompson snorted and looked at it patiently. It contained album income, concert income, music website download income share, streaming media playback share, advertising income, etc.

 Each item and income is listed in great detail.

If the sales volume of 2.94 million copies is true, the other sales cannot be faked, and the global sales data is audited by professional institutions, and there are media reports, and Evaka cannot fake it.

 But Mr. Tom still couldn’t believe it, “What the hell, is the record industry so profitable?”

"Yes!"

Ivaca was very satisfied with Mr. Tom's reaction and smiled, "This is just the money earned from selling records and advertisements. In fact, in the music industry, concerts and world tours make money the fastest. Michael Jackson and others make money the fastest." The concert revenue is more than 100 million US dollars, and the world tour revenue of other top singers is also in the tens of millions per show.

In addition, Link’s world tour has not yet started. Our company’s revenue in the first quarter exceeded 50 million. When the tour starts, the annual revenue will be no less than that of Tompu International. "Haha, don't brag to me. The reason why your company was able to earn 50 million in such a short period of time is because you were lucky and produced a big-selling record, not because of how good you are." If the next album fails to sell well, you will lose whatever you make now, so don’t be too happy too soon. "

Mr. Thompson picked up a cigar and smiled, as if I am an amateur, but don’t try to lie to me.

Ivaca blinked her eyes, rubbed the hem of her skirt with her white fingers and said: "Dad, you are assuming and pessimistic. Why not be more positive? If our next album continues to sell well, even if our annual income cannot be as high as that of Tompu International It’s not too far behind.”

“It’s difficult. The record industry is more risky than real estate. The five major record companies can’t guarantee that every record will be a hit. Why do you do it?”

Mr. Tompu shook his head. He quite recognized his daughter's abilities. Her daughter graduated from a prestigious school with a master's degree in economics. In recent years, she has founded several companies and helped manage Tompu International. She has done well. .

 It’s just a business matter, and the risk is very high. Being capable does not guarantee that the company will be profitable all year round. Otherwise, Fortune 500 companies such as Lehman Brothers would not have gone bankrupt during the financial crisis.

 “Dad, I have this confidence.”

Ivaca looked at Mr. Tomp and said firmly, "If Link Music can make a big-selling album, it can make a second, third, or even more. Dad, give me five years, and I will We are confident that Link Music will become a large company with a market value of over US$500 million.”

 “Give you five years?”

Mr. Tomp was stunned for a moment, then suddenly made a sound, pointed at the folder on the table, and asked dissatisfiedly, "You brought these things to me, do you want to tell me that you are very powerful now and don't want to follow my arrangement to get married?" "

“Dad, I don’t want to get married. I just don’t want to marry someone I don’t love. I want to choose my own marriage partner.”

Evaka said.

Mr. Thompson snorted, puffed on his cigar and said, "I gave you so much time before, why didn't you look for it? Now you tell me to find someone I like?"

Ivaca shrugged sheepishly, "I was too busy with work before, and I didn't meet the right person."

"We met now? Don't tell me it's Link? Although that guy is good, your living environment is very different, and your interests and hobbies are also very different. Is it a tragedy or a comedy for the Gray Princess to marry into the palace? You don't need me to tell you, right?"

Mr. Thompson snorted coldly.

“Dad, it doesn’t have to be Link. I just want to do something by myself in these five years to prove myself.”

Ivaca looked at him boldly.

Mr. Thompson frowned and thought for a while, "I'll give you one year. If Link Music's market value is less than 200 million US dollars after one year, you must leave there and follow my arrangements."

Ivaca batted her eyelashes and thought for a moment, "Dad, how about three hundred million in two years?"

"No, I said one year is one year, don't follow me here. Ah, heartache!"

Mr. Thompson clutched his chest, slumped in his chair, and gasped for air.

"Dad, are you okay? I'll call the doctor now." Ivaca stood up in a hurry and said.

"no, I'm fine!"

Mr. Thompson pulled her and said breathlessly, "Ivaca, our family is in a very bad situation, and I am not in good health. In the future, the family will need to rely on you to support me. Can you listen to me once and stop fighting with me?" ?”

 Evaka nodded repeatedly, "Okay dad, don't talk. I'll arrange for the doctor to come over now."

 “No, I’m just a little uncomfortable. I’ll just drink some coffee and it’ll be fine.”

Mr. Thompson sat up, took a sip from the cup, and patted his chest to indicate that he was okay.

Evaka rolled her eyes helplessly and started acting again. She just felt some pressure when she thought about making Link Music a market value of 200 million in the next year.

  —

 After leaving the office, she called Link and urged him to write songs quickly. He must hand over two good songs within this month.

 After shifting the pressure to Link, she felt relieved.

 (End of this chapter)