Chapter 263: Qjngqing is Making a Move, Termination of Contract! (2)
Translator: _Min_
Yun Lan was a myth, not to be treated as an ordinary existence.
The producer knew that Tianle Media had forbidden Si Fuqing from accepting any endorsements or scripts.
Her assignment as a dance mentor on âYouth With Youâ was intended to subject her to massive online backlash.
Despite her limited resources, Si Fuqing had turned a bad hand into a winning game.
âYouâve borne too much in this matter, Teacher Si,â the producer said with deep sympathy. âIâll do my best to introduce you to resources. Youâre bound to rise to fame!â
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He and the director had seen her contributions to the show.
Si Fuqing slowly looked up, wondering if the producer had concocted some erroneous narrative.
âPlease donât,â she stopped him with a raised hand, âIf I wanted to take on work, I would have already. By the way, for the finale, Iâve prepared dance costumes for my students, so the show doesnât need to worry about that.â The producer nodded, âAlright, weâll follow your lead, Teacher Si.â Si Fuqing stretched languidly, lost in thought.
She never counted on Qu Lingyunâs intelligence; a few words could easily deceive him.
But with Gu Wenzhuâs decision-making abilities, the moment Lan sent those two sets of dance costumes, Gu Wenzhu would immediately know her identity.
Old man was not so easily fooled.
Fortunately, he was laid-back and wouldnât pressure her to work. If her identity was revealed, so be it.
Si Fuqing felt slightly better, gazing out the window at the clouds, her tranquility broken by the ring of her phone.
âBoss?â Si Fuqing answered.
âMhmm,â Yu Xihengâs voice came through, âThe trending topic wonât drop, and your hatersâ comments are being monitored.â
He paused, his voice, cool and pleasing, barely hinting at a smile, âGo ahead and do it.â
His five words were more powerful than a thousand.
Si Fuqingâs gaze steadied.
She bowed her head, echoes of a distant past resonating in her ears.
âQingqing, go ahead and do it, weâre all behind you.â
Si Fuqing looked up, blinking softly.
But sister, youâre all gone now.
She had grown, but at the cost of losing everyone around her.
It was a price she never wanted to pay.
Si Fuqing clenched her fingers, feeling the tension in her muscles, then relaxed, her tone casual, âBoss, what about the photos from todayâs fitting?
After a brief pause, photos arrived in her WeChat.
While viewing them, Si Fuqing commented, âFeng Sanâs photography skills are lacking, but luckily, boss, your looks and physique make up for it. You should dock his salary!â
âExactly! Iâm good at photography, but Uncle Nine wonât let me do it,â Yu Tangâs voice interrupted. âQingqing, you should influence Uncle Nine more, buy him clothes, use his card, donât hold back, heâs rich!â
Yu Xiheng spoke up, his mood indiscernible, âYu Tang.â
Yu Tang quickly fled away, âAh, Iâm off to exercise, canât hear anything.â
After the call, Si Fuqing saved the photos and rested a while before returning to the dance room to continue pushing Xu Xiyun.
The incident had blown up, with trending topics remaining high on the charts.
A commentator even posted.
[Do we cultivate stars to be manipulated by their agencies?]
The post had tens of thousands of shares and comments.
Feng Peizhi was summoned to the office by Manager Luo, again for matters related to Si Fuqing, causing her a headache.
âHave you heard?â Manager Luo spoke calmly, âItâs clear that you canât control this artist. With her emotional intelligence, sheâs not suited for the entertainment industry. Sheâll offend many. Itâs time to let go.â
Many in the industry maintained a straightforward persona, like Cen Xiaosi. But Si Fuqingâs actions werenât straightforward; they were foolish.
Feng Peizhiâs heart sank, âWhat do you mean?â
âArenât there many endorsements and web drama scripts seeking her? After âYouth With Youâ, she has no other engagements, right?â Manager Luo pointed to the documents on the table, âThese endorsements and the web drama, give them to her.â
Feng Peizhi took the two proposals, flipping through them.
One of the endorsements was for an affordable foreign makeup brand, quite popular in the domestic market.
However, recently, the brandâs director had posted remarks mocking the Great Xia Empire, leading to a boycott.
The previous celebrity endorser had quickly terminated the contract, earning praise from netizens.
The other was a low-budget web drama featuring dual female leads, a rare theme that had long been untouched within the industry, resulting in its prolonged shelving.
Both opportunities were fraught with risk, especially the former.
Anyone daring to accept this endorsement at such a time would completely ruin their public image.
Assigning damaging engagements to artists was a common tactic used by management companies to suppress their talents.
âOkay,â Feng Peizhi nodded, âIâll take these two engagements for her.â Manager Luo waved her off, signaling that she could leave.
Feng Peizhi exited the office, her hands trembling with anger.
Meng Xue might not be as beautiful as Si Fuqing, but she was obedient and diligent in her studies.
Just recently, Meng Xueâs assistant had called to say that an experienced actor had praised Meng Xueâs potential.
Feng Peizhi decided to focus on Meng Xue, understanding Manager Luoâs intention.
After âYouth With Youâ ended, Si Fuqing would be completely sidelined.
Would any company in the entertainment industry sign Si Fuqing after she left Tianle Media?
Small companies wouldnât dare, and larger ones like Shengxing Entertainment wouldnât be interested.
Feng Peizhi, trying to calm herself, returned to her office.
On the way, she encountered a colleague.
The colleague smirked meaningfully, âPeizhi, your Si Fuqing is on the trending topics again. She really has a knack for making headlines. My artists are quite envious.â
Feng Peizhi forced a smile, âItâs not a good trending topic. Thereâs nothing to envy. Iâm busy, so I wonât chat.â
Back in her office, Feng Peizhi located the phone numbers on the proposals and began arranging the endorsement deals.
Meanwhile, at Wangchuan Entertainment.
The CEO, after receiving feedback from Manager Luo, felt somewhat relieved but couldnât resist scolding, âOld Luo, if you canât even control your artists, how can the company grow? Do you want to be overshadowed by Shengxing Entertainment?â
âWeâll definitely collaborate on the web drama, and the female lead will be Meng Xue, no changes.â
The assistant knocked and entered, âPresident, thereâs news from the show team. Xu Xiyun wants to terminate his contract.â
âTerminate? Whoâs terminating it?â The CEO laughed, âSi Fuqing? If she had the power to terminate contracts, would she still be with Tianle Media?â
âShe can barely protect herself, let alone others.â
The assistant chuckled, âI heard her breach of contract fees with Tianle Media are nearly ten digits. Besides, she values the âYouth With Youâ show too much to terminate the contract.â
The CEO hummed noncommittally, âAlright, send someone to pack up Xu Xiyunâs belongings. Bring extra help. The withdrawal announcement has been made; he canât stay in the training camp any longer.â
The assistant nodded in acknowledgement, but the thought of Si Fuqing left him unsettled.
He steadied his heartbeat, preparing to leave, when the door was knocked once more.
The CEO frowned, âDo you have an appointment?â
The woman, with a formulaic perfect smile, introduced herself, âHello, Iâm
Ling Feng from Xingting Law Firm.â
She placed a check on the table with deliberate calmness, her smile broadening, âThis is one million. Miss Si requests that your company terminate Mr. Xu Xiyunâs contract within two days, or weâll meet in court..â
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