ROSGT Chapter 131: Just Talk, Don’t Take Advantage
**Chapter 131: Just Talk, Don’t Take Advantage**
Zhao Degui was completely stunned.
His bootlicking skills were all learned from Zhang Jinyun. From the very beginning, he had followed Zhang Jinyun, struggling from a small company. He was deeply impressed by Zhang Jinyun’s flattery skills and studied them diligently to achieve his current position.
However, as the company grew larger, Zhang Jinyun had sealed away his bootlicking skills and never used them again.
But now, he witnessed his boss flattering a seemingly ordinary man again.
More importantly, this seemingly ordinary man was the newly crowned "Godfather of Music" who had forced Old Fang into retirement?
At that moment, Zhao Degui felt a chill all over his body.
He finally understood why Chu Qingci was willing to terminate her contract with the company to stand by Ye Chui. Someone of Ye Chui's godlike stature was worth any sacrifice!
Zhao Degui had never been so shocked and regretful in his life. Thinking about his earlier words to Ye Chui… He was a "Godfather of Music." Even though many still didn’t acknowledge him, just the title alone made him one of the most influential people in the entertainment industry. Wasn’t he courting death?
Compared to Zhao Degui's shock, Zhao Ling, the effeminate stylist, the sissy manager, and the bodyguard Da Li, who had been intimidated by Fang Nan, all looked at Ye Chui with astonished expressions, as if they had just eaten salted duck eggs.
They felt as if they had just shown off a bicycle, only for someone to drive away in a flashy sports car.
The enormous gap, the shock, the regret…
They all looked at Ye Chui, wishing they could kneel before him.
Ye Chui smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over Zhao Degui and Zhao Ling.
Good, this was the fun he was waiting for.
From the beginning, Ye Chui hadn’t taken Zhao Ling and Zhao Degui seriously. No matter how much they babbled in front of him, once he revealed his title as the "Godfather of Music," wouldn’t they be stunned?
These idiots.
Ye Chui snapped back to reality and smiled at Zhang Jinyun. “We can discuss a meal another time. I’ve disturbed you enough today. Nan Nan, Xiao Ling, let’s go.”
Fang Nan was slightly taken aback but was used to following Ye Chui's lead in such situations. She nodded, “Oh, okay.”
She pushed Ye Chui’s wheelchair and made a move to leave.
Chu Qingci and Zhang Jinyun both looked alarmed. Zhang Jinyun hurriedly said, “Mr. Ye, are you leaving already? Didn’t you come today to sign your sister with our company? I promise to use the best resources to promote her and ensure she becomes a top star!”
“Any company can make such promises. Besides, I’m confident that even without any resources, my songs alone can make Xiao Ling a top star.” Ye Chui replied calmly.
Chu Qingci hesitated, wanting to persuade Ye Chui not to act rashly. But remembering her previous words about standing with Ye Ling, it seemed inappropriate to say more.
As she hesitated, she signaled to Fang Xi for help.
Fang Xi, seeing Chu Qingci’s frantic signals, understood and said to Ye Chui, “Yeah, with your title as the ‘Godfather of Music,’ you could join any company. Why not start your own? I can help manage it, and we can sign a dozen beautiful singers.”
“Hmm, that sounds like a good idea.” Ye Chui nodded in agreement.
The entertainment industry was perilous. The earlier scene alone showed that his sister Xiao Ling wouldn’t handle such conflicts well. Starting a company might indeed be a good idea for her sake.
Chu Qingci was dumbfounded. Was the fat guy playing dumb or just pretending?
Who told him to persuade Ye Chui to start his own company!
“Damn fat guy, going against me! He still wants to chase me? Dream on!” Chu Qingci thought angrily, then paused, “Hmm, he seems to have lost weight and looks a bit more handsome…”
Seeing that Ye Chui was serious about not letting his sister sign with them, Zhang Jinyun panicked and quickly said, “Mr. Ye, we can discuss anything. I’ll agree to any condition you set if you let Xiao Ling sign with us!”
The key was not Ye Ling, but building a good relationship with Ye Chui.
He had heard from Chu Qingci that Ye Chui’s notebook, verified by Old Fang, contained a trove of divine songs. In a fantasy novel, Ye Chui’s status would be akin to a hidden master wielding ultimate weapons—a relationship worth cultivating.
Hearing Zhang Jinyun’s words, Ye Chui smiled and said, “Anything? Then you should know what I want.”
Zhang Jinyun’s face grew complicated.
But he quickly sighed, straightened his back, and turned to Zhao Degui. “Degui.”
“Bo... Boss!” Zhao Degui was terrified, sensing what was coming, “No, Boss, you... you…”
“As the company’s chairman, I hereby terminate your position as marketing manager!” Zhang Jinyun declared firmly.
He then turned to Zhao Ling. “And you, the company is terminating your singer contract. We’ll settle the penalty fees.”
Zhao Ling’s face turned pale. Instinctively, she looked to Zhao Degui for help, then realized he was no longer her support. She stammered to Zhang Jinyun, “You can’t do this! My performance in ‘Family Feud’ was well received, and many crews are inviting me. My album is in the works. You can’t do this… I’ll sue you!”
“Sue us?” Zhang Jinyun sneered, “Go ahead, but know this: if I hear a word about a lawsuit or any damaging comments about our company, I’ll ensure you can’t work in this industry again!”
Zhao Ling trembled with fear. Desperate, she turned to Ye Chui. “I was wrong. I shouldn’t have treated you that way. Please ask the boss to spare me. I’ll do anything…”
As she spoke, she tried to throw herself at Ye Chui.
Fang Nan immediately intervened, pushing Zhao Ling away. Annoyed, she said, “Just talk. Don’t take advantage.”
“…” Everyone in the room was speechless.
Zhang Jinyun, displaying his authority, coldly said, “Zhao Ling, Zhao Degui, leave now, or I’ll call security!”
Due to Zhang Jinyun’s usual strict demeanor, Zhao Ling and Zhao Degui, though reluctant, left reluctantly.
The effeminate stylist, sissy manager, and bodyguard Da Li also quickly scurried out.
In the hallway outside.
Zhao Degui looked despondent. After ten years with Jinyun Records, he was dismissed just like that. What would he do now?
As he wallowed in sorrow, he glanced at Zhao Ling. He found some comfort in her presence.
No matter what, he still had this woman.
“Ling Ling…” he said gently.
“Don’t call me that! Disgusting!” Zhao Ling replied coldly, “Stay away from me! It’s your fault for not investigating properly. If you hadn’t told me the ‘Godfather of Music’ was coming today, none of this would have happened! You’re a fool. I was blind to be with you. We’re done. Don’t come looking for me…”
As she spoke, she paused and added, “And don’t forget the branded bag you promised me!”
“…”
Zhao Degui’s face darkened. Furious, he snapped, “Bitch, you still want a branded bag? You think you slept with me for free? Return all the jewelry and the car I gave you!”
“Pah! You think you slept with me for free? You still owe me breakup money!”
“What? Have you no conscience? Did a dog eat your conscience?”
…
Hearing the faint sounds of their argument, Ye Chui sighed.
This was the entertainment industry. No matter which world, it was a ruthless place.
Zhang Jinyun returned to Ye Chui, wearing a slightly ingratiating smile. “Mr. Ye, are you satisfied now?”
“Very satisfied.”
Ye Chui nodded with a smile.
He had come to help his sister sign a contract but ended up dealing with unexpected issues, offending Zhao Degui and Zhao Ling.
Keeping them in the company meant they might trouble Ye Ling in the future, especially Zhao Ling—she seemed the type to cause trouble.
Without removing these two, Ye Chui couldn’t trust his sister to sign with this company.
Now that the two troublemakers were gone, Ye Chui reconsidered letting his sister sign with the company. After all, managing a new entertainment company was too much for him now.
Starting a company could wait.
Ye Chui then asked Ye Ling to handle the signing procedures with Zhang Jinyun’s team.
Of course, Ye Chui personally reviewed the contract.
After busying themselves for a while, Ye Ling finally signed the contract. Zhang Jinyun then introduced the two people who had come with him earlier, the ones Zhao Degui mistakenly identified as the “Godfather of Music.”
“Hello, I’m Li Mingxian, a director.”
The older of the two stepped forward and introduced himself, “Mr. Ye, I’ve read your serialized novel ‘The Legend of the Condor Heroes’ on Professor Fork’s game site. I wanted to ask if you’d grant me the rights to adapt it into a movie.”