Chen Chiyu shook his head, dispelling this illusion: "In short, this matter is somewhat suspicious. I'll send you these materials in a bit, so please be careful."
"I will," Shen Huai said, his voice much gentler. "Thank you."
Chen Chiyu was very magnanimous: "Why say such things between friends! But, Mr. Shen, are you really not going to reply to your followers on Weibo?"
Shen Huai: "..."
He hung up on Chen Chiyu's voice call without hesitation.
Fortunately, Chen Chiyu was used to enduring humiliation in front of his sugar daddy, and after the voice call was ended, he obediently sent all the information to Shen Huai.
Shen Huai frowned as he scanned all the information. These were all new singers who had just emerged in the last few years. Some had quite a bit of potential, but due to some minor incidents, they had been smeared and their careers had plummeted. There was even Bai Weijia's name on the list, but back then, Bai Weijia had Shen Huai protecting her, so any signs of talent were immediately detected, which is why her career didn't develop as it did later.
Just as Shen Huai was pondering, the door suddenly opened and Ye Cang walked in.
He looked at Shen Huai and raised an eyebrow ambiguously: "Dad?"
Shen Huai: "..."
Ye Cang laughed heartily. He had known Shen Huai's identity for a long time, so he wasn't surprised when he found out. He just thought that Shen Huai had never experienced these things before, so he made a special trip to find him.
Ye Cang sat down affectionately next to Shen Huai, putting his arm around his shoulder: "Alright, I won't tease you anymore, don't be upset. Netizens just want something new, in a few days when something else comes up, they won't bring this up again."
Shen Huai hadn't expected Ye Cang to comfort him, and said helplessly, "I'm not upset..."
"You're lying!" Ye Cang pressed his brow. "When I came in just now, your brow was furrowed."
Shen Huai hesitated for a moment. In the past, he might have kept it from Ye Cang, but after spending a long time together, he understood Ye Cang's personality and told Ye Cang what Chen Chiyu had told him before.
Ye Cang froze, then realized what was happening, and his face contorted with anger: "Who did this! Why would they do such a thing?!"
Shen Huai shook his head: "It's not clear yet, but I guess it's very likely that you've blocked someone's way. I'll have someone investigate."
Ye Cang pursed his lips, his expression somewhat cold.
"There haven't been many good singers or good songs these past few years. I always thought it was because the record market was shrinking, but I never expected..."
Shen Huai held his hand: "Don't think too much, I will definitely find out."
Ye Cang nodded. He never doubted Shen Huai's abilities. Although there was nothing he could do to help Shen Huai in this regard, there were things he could do, such as what your father's account had been doing. Thinking about it this way, he suddenly felt a sense of responsibility.
So Ye Cang opened Weibo, intending to post a message to express his determination, but accidentally clicked on the trending topics and saw the prominent hashtag #Chu Meibo and her agent's relationship exposed#.
Ye Cang: "!!!"
He immediately forgot his original intention, pressed the screen hard, and posted a Weibo message.
@YourDad: Canghuai is the real one!!!
Netizens: ? ? ?
Dad, you're a little late to the party, aren't you?
☆, Chapter 110
After finishing the advertisement shoot, Fu Cheng lay back in the dressing room with his eyes closed and casually asked, "How did things go?"
The agent hesitated before speaking, "Chu Meibo has a good public image, and there's no substantial evidence. It's just the effect of online trolls..."
"Who cares about her!" Fu Cheng opened his eyes and said coldly, "I'm talking about Guo Wenyuan. He suppressed it before, but this is a press conference. Can't these reporters see such a big juicy story?! No evidence? Since when do they need evidence to fabricate scandals?"
Fu Cheng was in a bad mood, especially after thinking about what Guo Wenyuan had said to him in the corridor.
He really dislikes Guo Wenyuan!
He could clearly sense this from the very first audition. He was supposed to be the male lead, so why was he being overshadowed by a supporting actor? And Guo Wenyuan's eyes were clearly mocking him.
This reminded him of something Du Yuping used to tell him.
"When you play this role, you have to completely immerse yourself in it, instead of relying on techniques to cater to the script. The audience isn't stupid; they can sense how much effort you've put in!"
"You have talent, but your current performance is at best comparable to that of a skilled technician. Are you getting carried away by a few compliments? If you want to become the best actor, you need to break down yourself and get into the role!"
"Fu Cheng, you have really disappointed me..."
Fu Cheng gripped the armrest tightly, pulling himself back from unpleasant memories of the past.
He disliked Du Yuping, Guo Wenyuan, and even Chu Meibo, because they all had a similar temperament—a willingness to do anything for acting. This was something Fu Cheng lacked, something he envied yet scorned.
So when he discovered that Weng Tian was slandering Chu Meibo behind his back, he fueled the flames and drew netizens' attention to Guo Wenyuan. He wanted to kill two birds with one stone and get both of them kicked out of the crew.
If things really escalate, they might actually develop in the way Fu Cheng hoped.
Unfortunately, not only was this matter discovered and stopped in time, but Fu Cheng, who was originally hiding behind the scenes, was also discovered.
This shocked and angered him, but he could only suppress it. However, he was still unwilling to give up, which is why he urged Hou Zhang to bring the reporter in when he saw him.
However, this good-for-nothing who was more of a hindrance than a help failed to meet his expectations at all.
Fu Cheng stared at his stammering manager and said impatiently, "Speak up, what's the result?"
The agent whispered, "This matter didn't involve President Guo at all. Instead, people suspected that Chu Meibo and her agent had an affair, and then her agent's identity was exposed..."
Fu Cheng had a bad feeling: "What's the identity of her agent?"
With a long face, the agent finally presented Fu Cheng with a list of Shen Huai's family background, investment experience, and current ranking on the rich list, compiled from Weibo.
Fu Cheng: "...Damn it!"
Seeing his constantly changing expression and recalling the news he had just received, the agent was even more at a loss for words.
Fu Cheng noticed his expression and said with a ferocious look, "What? Is there worse news?"
The agent's voice was even lower: "President Guo found out that the reporter was brought in by President Hou, and went directly to Chairman Sheng. Then... President Hou pushed all the responsibility onto you, so the chairman made the decision to give the role of Zhou Hanchen to Wei Siyong."
Wei Siyong is also an artist under Guanrui Entertainment. He is two years older than Fu Cheng and is a male actor of the same type as Fu Cheng. Before Fu Cheng joined Guanrui, the two often competed for roles, and the competition intensified after they joined Guanrui. Previously, Wei Siyong had always wanted the role of Zhou Hanchen, but Fu Cheng, with the support of Sheng Zhen, the second young master of the Sheng family, won the role.
Wei Siyong had been resentful all along, and had even posted a sarcastic Weibo post mocking Fu Cheng. Now he was about to feel smug.
Fu Cheng's expression suddenly turned murderous. He stood up abruptly, kicked over the table, and panted heavily for a long time before calming down. He closed his eyes, almost gritting his teeth, and said, "Forget it, it's just a role. If I lose it, I lose it. -- Is there anything else? What does Young Master Zhen say?"
The agent, already used to his volatile temper in private, said, "Young Master Zhen was very angry and scolded President Hou, which also affected his impression of you..."
Fu Cheng gritted his teeth. This time, he had lost both his wife and his army. Not only had he failed to harm Guo Wenyuan, but he had also suffered heavy losses himself.
However, he did not think he had done anything wrong; he only felt that he had not been careful enough and that Guo Wenyuan was too lucky.
"Next time! I'll make sure you get away with this!"
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Shen Huai arranged for the investigation into the suppression of the new singer, and then went to the sanatorium with his lawyer. Now that his identity had been exposed, there was no need to hide his involvement in taking over Yi Xing's business any longer.
Shen Huai had no idea that as soon as he arrived at the sanatorium, he would see a chubby figure, which was none other than Hou Zhang.
Hou Zhang was accompanied by a tall, thin man.
Hou Zhang was talking to Yi Mian, who was furious but clutching his chest.
Shen Huai frowned and strode towards them.
Hou Zhang was shocked to see Shen Huai and exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing here!"
Shen Huai ignored him completely and walked past him directly to Yi Mian.
"Mr. Yi, are you alright?"
Upon seeing him, Yi Mian's expression gradually softened, and he shook his head: "It's nothing."
Shen Huai picked up the thermos cup next to him, skillfully unscrewed the lid, and handed it to Yi Mian: "Have some water first."
Yi Mian's hands trembled slightly, and he could barely hold the cup. Shen Huai, however, was very patient and took the cup for him and fed him the water.
Hou Zhang felt a sudden jolt as he watched the two get along so naturally and familiarly.
He suppressed his unease and sneered, "It seems Mr. Shen is also here for Yixing's copyright library. You're quite willing to go to such lengths, doing this kind of servant work for someone of your status."
Shen Huai ignored him and looked at Yi Mian's face with concern: "I'll call the doctor for you!"
Yi Mian shook his head: "No need." Then he looked up at the person following Shen Huai, "This is your lawyer, let's sign the contract today!"
Before Shen Huai could speak, Hou Zhang exclaimed, "Old Yi, what are you saying! Why should we give him the copyright library!"
Yi Mian coldly replied, "If I don't give it to him, am I supposed to give it to you? Forget about it. Even if I die, I will never hand over the copyright library to you!"
Hou Zhang was both angry and anxious. He had put in so much effort, not to benefit others. If he didn't get the copyright library, all his previous efforts would be wasted. At the board meeting, he would definitely be suppressed by Sheng Qi's people.
He composed himself before saying, "Mr. Yi, you should know that no one in the industry, except for Guanrui, can offer a higher price. Besides, you've been fighting in the business world for many years, and you're not some reckless young man. We're talking business, so why let personal feelings prevent us from making money?"
He glanced at Shen Huai and said, "President Shen is indeed good at dealing with people, but in the end, he is still just a businessman like us. Even if his methods are more sophisticated, what he does is no different. Moreover, the Shen Group does not own a film company, and probably does not know the true value of this copyright library. Since you care so much about Yi Xing, aren't you worried that your talent will be wasted?"
"Mr. Yi, Guanrui is sincere and has the ability to bring these good movies back to the screen. My methods were indeed a bit extreme, but that's because I love talent and care too much about Yixing's copyright library. If you think my methods are not good, you can talk to someone else."
The tall, thin man next to Hou Zhang also spoke up for him: "Uncle, I know you've always wanted to remake your old movies and bring them back to the big screen. Mr. Hou has agreed, so what are you still hesitating about?"
Yi Mian remained silent. It must be said that Hou Zhang was truly skilled at speaking; he had completely grasped Yi Mian's weaknesses, making every move impossible for Yi Mian to refuse.
If Yi Mian hadn't known Shen Huai for many years and was well aware of his character and abilities, he probably would have been persuaded by Hou Zhang.
Yi Mian said in a deep voice, "No need to say anything more, I've made up my mind, you can leave."
Hou Zhang's smile froze. He hadn't expected that even after all that, Yi Mian would remain so stubborn. He gritted his teeth and forced a smile: "Old Yi, are you really not going to reconsider?"
Yi Mian: "I've already made up my mind. If you don't leave, I'll have security come and kick you out."
Hou Zhang was so angry that his whole body was shaking with rage, but he knew there was no way to persuade the old man, so he stomped his foot and left with his men.
Yi Mian finally let out a long sigh of relief after Hou Zhang left.
Looking at his expression, Shen Huai guessed what he was worried about and said softly, "Don't worry, Elder Yi, I will definitely take your hard work seriously."
Yi Mian pursed his lips and patted Shen Huai's hand: "I understand."
He suppressed the slight reluctance in his heart and said to Shen Huai, "Let's sign the contract."
The lawyer standing behind Yi Mian then stepped forward, took out a pre-prepared contract, and handed it to Shen Huai's lawyer.
Because it is not a purchase contract but a gift contract, the contract is not complicated.
Shen Huai signed the contract and handed it to Yi Mian.
As Yi Mian looked at the contract, he thought of the movies in the copyright library. He knew that after signing the contract, the copyright library would be completely handed over to Shen Huai. Even though he had made the decision long ago, he still felt a strong sense of reluctance when the moment actually arrived.