American Scandal King

Chapter 194 Tracking and Anti-tracking
In the music bar downstairs, Ian and Britney sat together, drinking casually.

Britney is 21 years old this year, in the prime of her life, youthful and beautiful.

She is good-looking and has a great singing voice.

It is said that women's throats are naturally deeper and longer than men's?
No matter what, this is a person that thousands of young boys are attracted to.

However, in front of Ian, she obviously did not have the airs of a big star, but she was not humble either. She just spoke naturally like a girl next door:

"Actually, I didn't mean to come see you. It was my agent who asked me to come see you. She can't accept my current situation and hopes to give me all the opportunities..."

She kept talking like this, and Ian just listened quietly.

In 2002, Candy Chow was at her lowest point.

The transformation of the new generation of music market has impacted Britney's career; she tried to switch to film and television, but the new movie "Roadtrip" failed this year, which was a few months ago; then her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake deliberately slandered and maliciously hyped her, which dealt Britney a triple blow.

According to the normal historical trajectory, what followed was a period of depression until it became active again in 03.

In other words, the second half of 02 was the time when she was most confused and helpless.

No wonder she came here to watch the World Cup, and her agent asked her to meet him on her own initiative.

Ian looked at Britney's agent, a middle-aged woman who was sitting in another seat not far away, smiling at him flatteringly.

Then he asked Britney: "I think your management contract is with RCA?"

RCA is the Radio Corporation of America.

It belongs to BMG, also known as Bertelsmann Record Group, one of the world's top five record groups.

Britney nodded repeatedly: "Yeah. What? You want to recruit me into UTA? I won't agree. They are not good at music."

“But at least they’re good at film and television.”

Britney sighed: "My movie failed."

"That's because BMG is not good at film and television and doesn't know how to choose a good script." Ian smiled.

Britney looked at Ian in surprise: "You don't really want to poach me, do you?"

Ian spread his hands: "You came to me, not me to you."

Britney was speechless for a moment.

Seeing her cute expression, Ian also smiled: "But I really don't plan to poach you."

This made Britney a little dissatisfied.

Ian said, "I'm planning to buy RCA."

Britney looked at Ian in surprise: "Are you sure?"

Ian replied nonchalantly, "What the media is best at is hype. Buying a company, hyping it up, and then selling it is the best way to make money."

RCA is not a big company. Its market value once dropped to 50 million, but now it is worth about 300 million.

Britney was speechless: "I thought you were planning to get into music."

Ian shook his head slightly: "The world is big, and we are all just passing through. This is true for people and companies alike."

He smiled at Britney and said, "So, for me, your current low point is a good thing. It means the price I pay to buy the record company will be very low. After all, you are their backbone. After I buy it, if you release a new hit, I can sell the company for a good price."

Britney looked at Ian in shock.

I've never seen a man like this!
I, Britney Spears, am pursued by every man who sees me.

But what you want is to sell me as a bargaining chip?

She stared at Ian with wide eyes: “Ian Karl, are you such a person?”

Ian said seriously, "It took me two years to get to where I am today. How did I achieve my current position? Because in my eyes, everything can be a business opportunity! Ms. Spears, thank you very much for inviting me, but unfortunately, I can't do anything to help you with your current situation. I believe you will get out of this difficult situation and still have a bright future...if you can stay away from your father."

Britney's face darkened: "You are not allowed to say bad things about my father!" Britney was really badly betrayed by her father.

But the problem is, she won't realize this until she is really miserable.

Ian had no interest in arguing with her to change her perception.

He smiled faintly: "Good advice always hurts the ear, and good medicine always tastes bitter."

With that, he stood up and walked out.

Britney's agent rushed over, grabbed Ian's arm and said, "Justin Timberlake has been slandering Britney! Mr. Carl, you can help her."

Ian looked at Britney. The girl was pouting, looking very cute, and was obviously a little angry.

He laughed and said, "No, at least not right now."

As he said this, he pushed the other person's arm away and walked away.

………………

At dusk, Ian walked onto the street.

We got into Brydeson's car and it drove forward. The car following behind was the editing and production car that Vincent was in charge of.

Halfway through the journey, Bridson said, "Someone is following us."

Ian hummed softly, "It's Britney Spears."

Brydeson was not surprised that Ian knew that his boss was very capable and he was just doing his job out of habit.

At this moment, he said, "Do you need me to get rid of her?"

Ian laughed. "No. She had a camera in her hand... It's funny, isn't it? Bridson, a big star, stalking a reporter."

Bridson chuckled. "You're a celebrity too. Maybe she thought it was funny. She's young, still a child."

"Children who become famous at a young age are bound to act capriciously." Ian muttered softly.

The vehicle stopped near a hotel.

This is the residence arranged by the World Cup Organizing Committee for all referees. There are security personnel outside and outsiders are not allowed to enter easily.

But to Ian, that meant nothing.

After getting out of the car, Ian first walked to a place where there were strange sounds, then covered himself with white cloth and walked into the hotel in stealth.

The floors were quite high, and in order to avoid the story of a ghost elevator, Ian had to climb the stairs by himself, groping his way along, and placing the cameras one by one.

Now that we are here, there is no need to focus on Moreno. After all, the match between South Korea and Spain was also marred by referees, but it was not as extreme as the match between Italy.

After hiding all the cameras, Ian left the hotel.

Being invisible for such a long time has put a heavy strain on his right eye. The key point is that Ian hasn't done much political news during this period, so he was in tears as soon as he came out.

He put on his sunglasses and hurried into the car, saying, "Let's go to Zheng Mengzhun's place. Leave this to Vincent."

Brydeson drove away, heading towards Zheng Mengzhong.

Following the same method, Ian installed cameras and eavesdropping devices at Zheng Mengzhong's residence and the hotel where the South Korean team was staying before leaving.

Next is waiting.

There are still four days before the match between South Korea and Italy. It is impossible for them not to discuss such things within four days.

Rushing back, Bridson said, "Britney's car is gone."

Ian laughed and said, "She's not gone, she went to the bar next door."

Then he said to Brydeson, "Stop at the intersection ahead and follow me."

(End of this chapter)