AFVSIBS Chapter 57: Manager's Visit Doesn't Work Either


Wang Wei went directly to where Zhou Chen was staying and knocked on the door.


"Who's there?" Zhou Chen asked directly.


"Zhou Chen, it's me, Wang Wei," Wang Wei identified himself directly.


"Manager Wang, what brings you here?" Zhou Chen opened the door to his room and asked casually.


This attitude was something other trainees wouldn't dare to adopt.


But Wang Wei knew it wasn't the time to get angry. After all, he needed Zhou Chen to return to the nursing home to participate in the activities.


So, he could only pretend to be generous and said, "Wanhe Entertainment cares deeply for every trainee. I've heard about the rumors and accusations against you this time, and I'm also very angry about those rumors as Wanhe's manager. So, I came here today to chat with you."


"Manager Wang, if I'm not mistaken, you're here to ask me to return to the nursing home to continue participating in the activities, right?" Zhou Chen suddenly remembered that Wang Wei was Zhang Chu Chu's husband, and since Zhang Chu Chu had just left, Wang Wei's visit must have been about this matter.


"Now that you've made it clear, I won't beat around the bush. I did come here for this matter. Zhou Chen, honestly, I have high hopes for your future. I believe you will become a superstar in the music industry. So, you must cherish it. Of course, Wanhe will also strive to allocate all resources to you," Wang Wei began painting a rosy picture for Zhou Chen.


He only needed Zhou Chen to return to the nursing home to participate in the activities. As for what he said now, there could be various reasons to back out later.


As a seasoned professional, this was Wang Wei's specialty.


However, having experienced a previous life, Zhou Chen wouldn't fall for it easily.


So, he directly stated, "Manager Wang, thank you for coming personally. But I think you've misunderstood something. I don't want to become a superstar at all. Right now, I just want to live a regular nine-to-five life. That's the life I want."


"This..." Wang Wei was also surprised to hear Zhou Chen's desire to slack off and live freely. Zhang Chu Chu had mentioned this to him before, but hearing it directly from Zhou Chen still startled him.


However, he didn't give up and continued, "Even if you want to live a regular nine-to-five life, you still need to earn money to support yourself, right? Have you ever thought that after debuting and becoming a star, you'll earn enough money to live a more comfortable life?"


"This is unrelated to why you're here today."


"Alright, tell me then, what do you need to return to the nursing home for the activities? But don't push it. As the manager of an entertainment company, I've come here personally to ask you to return, which is already giving you a lot of face. Not to mention other trainees, even formally debuted stars in the company don't get this treatment."


Seeing Zhou Chen's determination, Wang Wei also directly laid down the law.


"Manager Wang, my request is simple, and I believe your wife, Zhang Jie, has already told you. But out of respect for you as the manager of the company, I don't mind saying it again. As long as I can do whatever I want, and you don't force me to participate in activities I don't like. And during the activities, as long as I don't break any rules or arrive late, you can't interfere with my life," Zhou Chen reiterated his demands.


"You..."


Wang Wei was immediately infuriated, but he still managed to hold back from exploding.


"Alright, Manager Wang, I need to study now. If there's nothing else, please leave," Zhou Chen said indifferently.


Zhou Chen knew that Wang Wei wouldn't agree to his demand, so he didn't care to entertain him any longer.


"Think it over carefully. If you make up your mind, you can let me know anytime," Wang Wei could only leave with a final remark to save face, then turned and left.


"You, Zhou Chen, you don't even give me any face. After the activities at the nursing home end, I'll see how you deal with it," Wang Wei cursed angrily after closing the door to his office.


"Wang Wei, did Zhou Chen really not give you any face?" 


"Yeah, he even brought up the condition you mentioned in front of me. This condition isn't acceptable. Only superstars can enjoy such treatment. Zhou Chen, a trainee who hasn't even debuted yet, has no right to ask for it."


...


At the nursing home, Zhao An felt delighted to see that 90% of the online votes were in favor of Zhou Chen returning to the program.


Unfortunately, he had announced that the voting would end at 3 p.m., so he couldn't call Zhou Chen back now. Otherwise, he would have asked him to return sooner.


"Director Zhao, we could let Zhou Chen come back first, and then announce the results to the public after 3 p.m. Otherwise, if we wait until 3 p.m., Zhou Chen might be too rushed to prepare for tonight's performance," assistant Qin Haishan suggested.


"Good point, I almost forgot about that. Zhou Chen needs time to prepare for tonight's performance after he returns. So, I must call him," Zhao An realized and immediately took out his phone to call Zhou Chen.


"Hello, Zhou Chen, it's Zhao An. Currently, 90% of the online audience wants you to return to the program. After 3 p.m., our program team will announce your return. I'm calling to inform you that you can prepare for tonight's show in advance. The theme for tonight is..."


"Thank you, Director Zhao, but I think I may not come back," Zhou Chen expressed his gratitude to Zhao An's enthusiasm. However, he wasn't very interested in returning.


"Not coming back? Why? Is it because your agent, Zhang Jie, is stopping you?" Zhao An found it unlikely since he had already spoken to Manager Chen. A call from Manager Chen should have resolved the matter.


"No, it's not her. She already came to me and hoped I would return. But I came back yesterday, left today, and now I'm supposed to go back again. I'm a bit fed up. And who knows, I might have to come back tomorrow. It's just back and forth," Zhou Chen explained.


"Zhou Chen, are you throwing a tantrum? There's really no need. I know about the conflict between you and Zhang Jie, but you still have to participate in the program. Otherwise, your fans and supporters will be disappointed and upset," Zhao An advised.


Zhao An was afraid of only one thing now: Zhou Chen not returning to the program. He knew that none of the other trainees could maintain the program's ratings. Only with Zhou Chen could he ensure that tonight's ratings would remain stable.

NEXTY

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