ROSGT Chapter 130: Occasionally Bringing Them Out to Step on People is Pretty Nice
**Volume 1, Chapter 130: Occasionally Bringing Them Out to Step on People is Pretty Nice**
Chu Qingci had just returned and heard Zhao Degui's words. Although she didn't understand what had happened, it was clear that Zhao Degui was targeting Ye Chui.
Facing Cao Kang, Chu Qingci had to consider the risk of offending the Cao family to help Ye Chui. But Zhao Degui wasn't worth worrying about, so she immediately used the most direct way to help Ye Chui.
"If Little Ling can't sign with our company, then I'll terminate my contract with the company!"
This statement immediately tied her and Ye Chui together on the same side, creating a sense of united front and inadvertently bringing her closer to Ye Chui.
Chu Qingci was very smart, and this method of gaining Ye Chui's favor was quite effective.
"This woman really knows how to handle things. Occasionally bringing her out to step on people is pretty nice," Ye Chui thought with a smile, feeling very satisfied with Chu Qingci's actions and giving her a thumbs up in his heart.
Zhao Degui and Zhao Ling were both shocked as they watched Chu Qingci walk into the reception room. Being a top-tier celebrity, she had cultivated an aura of a star, and her icy demeanor was quite intimidating.
Most importantly, she was greatly boosting Ye Chui's face.
Zhao Degui hadn't expected Chu Qingci to suddenly help out. He was taken aback, "Qingci, what do you mean?"
"I mean exactly what I said. If Little Ling can't sign with our company, I'll terminate my contract," Chu Qingci said coldly.
Her stance was clear, and her attitude was firm. Deal with it as you see fit.
Ye Chui saw Zhao Ling's dumbfounded expression and felt delighted. So, you're the only one who can summon a beast? I have a beast too, and it appeared automatically.
Zhao Degui's eyes were full of doubt. Chu Qingci was the company's top star and their golden goose. Even though Zhao Degui had considerable power in the company, he wouldn't dare mess with Chu Qingci. He angrily said, "Qingci, are they using your connections to get into the company? Are you pulling strings?"
"Pulling strings? Ha!"
Chu Qingci looked at Zhao Ling with utter contempt—Chu Qingci's success was entirely due to her own hard work. She had every right to look down on someone like Zhao Ling who used underhanded methods to climb up.
Zhao Degui's face turned red.
Zhao Ling, right on cue, snuggled into his arms and said in a sweet, clingy voice, "Degui..."
"Humph!" Zhao Degui snorted. Zhao Ling's clingy voice seemed to give him strength. Thinking of the joy he had gotten from her, he felt he couldn't lose face in front of her.
Thus, Zhao Degui put on a domineering expression, pointed at Ye Ling beside Ye Chui, and said, "I still have some authority at Jinyun Records. I'll say this now: this girl won't sign with the company. It's either her or me! Qingci, the company has spent so many resources to promote you. If you want to leave, go ahead!"
Zhao Degui was furious but not completely irrational. He believed Chu Qingci was just bluffing and wouldn't really terminate her contract. Terminating a contract would be disadvantageous for both parties.
Seeing her boyfriend act so domineering, Zhao Ling immediately flattered him in a soft voice, "Degui, you're so tough."
"Hehe." Zhao Degui smiled. Being flattered by his woman made him feel particularly good.
Ye Chui watched him smile like a blooming dogwood flower and sighed inwardly, thinking, Is he really doing this just to save face in front of his woman?
"He must be sure that Chu Qingci wouldn't really terminate her contract," Ye Chui thought. "Jinyun Records is one of the top companies in China. Chu Qingci is their top star, and the company has invested heavily in her. If she terminates her contract and signs with another company, getting such good resources again would be difficult. Normally, no one would easily terminate their contract."
However...
Ye Chui smiled faintly at Chu Qingci, knowing she was smart and wouldn't mind doing this to gain his favor.
Sure enough, hearing Zhao Degui's "tough" words, Chu Qingci decisively dialed her portable computer and contacted a company lawyer directly: "Xiao Jiang, please come over and help me draft a termination contract with Jinyun Records. I need it right away!"
Her voice was resolute, without a trace of hesitation.
After ending the call, she coldly glanced at Zhao Degui and then walked over to Ye Chui's side.
Her performance left Fang Nan and Ye Ling completely impressed.
Ye Ling, already admiring Chu Qingci, now looked at her with even more emotion and said, "Sister Qingci, you're too good to me."
"Little Ling, what are you saying? I treat you like my own sister. As long as I'm in the entertainment industry, there will always be a place for you," Chu Qingci said warmly, like a caring older sister.
From their conversation, it seemed they had been in frequent contact recently.
Ye Chui frowned, feeling a bit unhappy. He realized that Chu Qingci was trying to use Ye Ling to build a good relationship with him, which displeased him because it meant she was indirectly using Ye Ling.
"I need to talk to Little Ling later and tell her to keep her distance from Chu Qingci. Being around such a woman for too long is bad," Ye Chui thought.
Then, Ye Chui noticed that Fang Xi, standing nearby, had a look of disdain on his face—he had also seen through Chu Qingci's act.
The chubby guy's observation skills were quite sharp.
Zhao Degui was stunned, not expecting Chu Qingci to go this far. He had to reassess Ye Chui and his group, wondering about Ye Chui's identity to make Chu Qingci willing to make such a big sacrifice.
If Chu Qingci really terminated her contract, he wouldn't be able to stay in the company either.
Zhao Degui began to sweat profusely, while Zhao Ling, seemingly oblivious to the situation, sweetly whispered in his ear, "Degui, if Qingci terminates her contract, can I have the HX cosmetics endorsement she was negotiating?"
Zhao Degui suddenly felt a wave of disgust. How could this woman be so clueless?
Cosmetics endorsements depend on the celebrity's fame, not their say.
If Chu Qingci left the company because of him, forget cosmetics endorsements—Zhao Ling wouldn't even get a toilet paper endorsement!
Zhao Degui stammered, trying to think of a way to smooth things over.
At that moment, more footsteps approached, and a loud man's voice said, "Qingci, I heard you want to terminate your contract with our company? What's going on?"
As he spoke, he entered the reception room.
A middle-aged man with a square face and a dignified appearance entered. He first looked at Ye Chui, and his eyes showed that he recognized who Ye Chui was.
"Chairman Zhang, it seems Xiao Jiang has already told you about my request for a termination contract?"
Chu Qingci raised her chin slightly and pointed at Zhao Degui, who had stood up in a hurry, "I didn't want to terminate my contract, but some people went too far. I had no choice, Chairman Zhang. You know me, I value loyalty. I wouldn't terminate my contract unless absolutely necessary."
Ye Chui observed the middle-aged man. "Chu Qingci called him Chairman Zhang? I did some research. The chairman of Jinyun Records is named Zhang Jinyun. So, this must be him."
"I was just joking. Qingci, how could you take it seriously?"
Zhao Degui laughed nervously. Seeing the big boss, he immediately started bootlicking. Knowing he couldn't save face in front of Zhao Ling, he said obsequiously, "Qingci, you're our company's top star. Our performance depends on you. The company wouldn't terminate your contract. Hahaha..."
"Bootlicker!" Fang Nan muttered under her breath, unable to stand such people.
Her voice wasn't loud, but everyone heard it.
The atmosphere in the room became awkward, making Zhao Degui's laughter sound hollow.
There was a cold silence...
Zhao Degui glared angrily at Fang Nan, but he was a man who had seen many things. He quickly tried to change the subject—he suddenly noticed that Zhang Jinyun wasn't alone. He had brought two people with him.
Seeing the two strangers, Zhao Degui had a sudden thought.
Zhao Ling knew about the new music prodigy visiting today because Zhao Degui had told her. He had overheard Zhang Jinyun mentioning the new music prodigy during a conversation.
Now, seeing these two strangers, he wondered if one of them was the music prodigy.
Zhao Degui hurried over to the older-looking man and said enthusiastically, "Hello, you must be the new music prodigy who made Mr. Fang announce his retirement. I've heard so much about you. It's an honor to meet you."
The man looked a bit annoyed, "Sorry, you've got the wrong person."
"The wrong person?" Zhao Degui quickly turned to the younger one, still eager, "Ah, I must be mistaken. The new music prodigy must be young and talented. It must be you."
"Sorry, you're mistaken again," the man replied, looking a bit embarrassed.
"Ah?" Zhao Degui was stunned. Both were not the music prodigy?
"I think you're the one with the pig brain!" Zhang Jinyun
said coldly.
He walked over to Ye Chui, bowed, and extended his hand respectfully. His previously dignified face now showed a fawning expression, "You must be Ye Chui. The new music prodigy is so young and talented. I've been wanting to meet you. Today, I should have personally greeted you, but I had guests. Please forgive the oversight. I'll make it up to you with a dinner invitation."
Zhang Jinyun's attitude shift shocked everyone. Ye Chui, a bit taken aback, shook hands with him, thinking, Is flattery a company tradition here?
Zhao Degui and Zhao Ling were both dumbfounded.
Ye Chui was the new music prodigy who made Mr. Fang announce his retirement?