Chapter 52

Li Haoyan's words deeply moved Jin Yufan, especially the last part, where Li Haoyan clearly stated that he wanted to find a successor for himself and DSP Entertainment, and that person happened to be Jin Yufan.

No matter how Jin Yufan thought about it, he couldn't understand why Li Haoyan was so good to him, even considering the succession after ten or twenty years and choosing him as the successor.

Although whether he could smoothly become the president of DSP Entertainment still depended on his development over the years, Jin Yufan didn't think that, with Li Haoyan's clear attitude and his own efforts, the position of president of DSP Entertainment would slip away.

No matter how he thought about it, Jin Yufan couldn't figure out why Li Haoyan made these decisions. Was it because of Li Haoyan's inherently crazy gambler's mentality?

Jin Yufan knew very well that once Li Haoyan made up his mind to gamble, he would spare no effort and never look back or regret. But the problem was that Jin Yufan knew Li Haoyan's choice was absolutely right. If he became the president of DSP Entertainment, it would definitely make DSP Entertainment even stronger.

But the problem was that Li Haoyan didn't know this, and he couldn't possibly be from the same era as Jin Yufan, knowing how great he was. So what was the reason for Li Haoyan's decision? Was it just his crazy gambler's mentality? If that was the case, then Jin Yufan could only say that Li Haoyan was indeed too crazy, crazy to the point of being unbelievable.

"Of course, this isn't absolute. It mainly depends on you." Seeing Jin Yufan's stunned expression, Li Haoyan turned around and smiled, patting Jin Yufan's head.

"If you can continue to develop well and establish your position and network within DSP Entertainment, without offending the company's elders and gaining the support of most people, and if you can reach the level of a top Asian superstar, then the position of president of DSP Entertainment will be yours."

At this point, Li Haoyan couldn't help but stretch out his hand and make a gesture: "Five years. If you can become a top Asian superstar within five years and gain the support and recognition of most people in DSP Entertainment, and if you have good relationships with other agencies and TV stations, then it will only take one to two years for you to become the president of DSP Entertainment."

"In other words, you might not have to wait ten years; it could take just six or seven years for you to become the president of DSP Entertainment. If you can meet my requirements in three years, then in five years, you might become the president of DSP Entertainment, making you the youngest president of one of the top four entertainment agencies in the Korean music industry."

"Of course, this is impossible in such a short time. You don't have enough time to establish a solid and broad network in the Korean entertainment industry, let alone the fact that you spend at least half of your year developing overseas. I'm just trying to motivate you, to give you a goal so that you can continuously inspire yourself and achieve greater success."

After saying this, Li Haoyan smiled and looked at Jin Yufan, then said proudly, "I'm giving you the best management contract in all of Korea, and I'm even promising that if you meet the requirements, you can smoothly become the new president of DSP Entertainment. At that time, money, status, and influence, you won't lack in any aspect. I don't believe you would go anywhere else."

The reason Li Haoyan gave Jin Yufan such a good super contract was because he saw Jin Yufan's potential. Li Haoyan believed that Jin Yufan had the potential to become a world-class superstar, and at the very least, an Asian superstar.

Such a person must be tied to DSP Entertainment because the intangible value and benefits that a world-class or Asian superstar brings to the development and influence of DSP Entertainment are immeasurable.

Li Haoyan understood Jin Yufan's character, so from the beginning, he chose to be straightforward to prevent Jin Yufan from overthinking and possibly misunderstanding.

Moreover, Li Haoyan didn't think that, given the huge cost and conditions he offered, Jin Yufan had any reason to leave DSP Entertainment.

Artists leave their agencies for three main reasons: poor relations with the agency, disputes over interests, and the desire for higher social status.

In all three areas, Li Haoyan gave Jin Yufan the best conditions and goals. Poor relations with the company were absolutely impossible for Jin Yufan, as DSP Entertainment had treated him with utmost care from the first day he joined, and there was no way any conflict could arise.

Disputes over interests were also impossible, as the super contract Li Haoyan prepared for Jin Yufan had already resolved this issue.

Finally, social status—Li Haoyan even gave Jin Yufan a high possibility of becoming the new president of DSP Entertainment. If Jin Yufan really became the president of DSP Entertainment, in the Korean entertainment industry, which has a significant impact on South Korea and the world, the social status and influence would naturally be secured.

Of course, Li Haoyan didn't really want to give Jin Yufan the position of president, and even if he had the idea, it wouldn't be now. He said it to eliminate the possibility of Jin Yufan leaving DSP Entertainment for the third reason.

However, if Jin Yufan really met the requirements Li Haoyan set, Li Haoyan, being a straightforward person, wouldn't hesitate to give him the position of president. Compared to sitting in the hot seat of president, it would be much easier and simpler to sit back and collect dividends from his shares.

Li Haoyan's plan was spot on. After hearing Li Haoyan's words, Jin Yufan fell into deep silence, thinking. After much thought, he concluded that staying with DSP Entertainment was undoubtedly the best choice.

After deep reflection, Jin Yufan finally raised his head and slowly said, with Li Haoyan's expectant gaze, "President, you have been nothing but good to me. The treatment and future arrangements are indeed the best and most suitable. I have no complaints and can't find anything to complain about. I really have no reason to leave DSP."

Seeing Li Haoyan's slightly excited face, Jin Yufan continued slowly, "But there is one more thing!"

"What is it?" Li Haoyan asked urgently upon hearing Jin Yufan's words.

"This is simple: Fin.K.L cannot be disbanded." Thinking of Sung Yuri's tears and the care of the four seniors in Fin.K.L, Jin Yufan raised his head and looked at Li Haoyan with determination, saying each word clearly.

"Fin.K.L cannot be disbanded?" Li Haoyan was taken aback, not understanding why Jin Yufan mentioned this. But seeing Jin Yufan's stubborn expression, Li Haoyan instantly understood that this was probably Jin Yufan's only requirement, or perhaps the only obstacle keeping him bound to DSP Entertainment for life.

Whether Fin.K.L was disbanded or not was a simple and easily solvable matter for the president of DSP Entertainment, who had the power over the lives and careers of the artists under his agency.

Thinking about this, Li Haoyan felt relieved, but he still maintained a serious and slightly angry expression, saying, "So, if Fin.K.L is not disbanded, you will stay with DSP Entertainment. If Fin.K.L is disbanded, you will definitely leave DSP Entertainment. Do you know the consequences of your actions? Do you believe that with just one word from me, you won't be able to survive in the Korean entertainment industry?"

Faced with the slightly angry Li Haoyan, Jin Yufan remained calm and said, "Yes, President, you are right. If Fin.K.L is not disbanded, I will sign a lifetime contract with DSP Entertainment after the five-year contract expires. If Fin.K.L is disbanded, I know I won't be able to develop in the Korean music industry under your suppression. But all of that doesn't matter. My only wish is that Fin.K.L is not disbanded. For Fin.K.L to remain, I am willing to pay any price. Since I haven't debuted yet, even if you freeze me for five years, I don't care. I can spend these five years focusing on my studies, and life will still be good and fast."