Chapter 53: A Thick Trump Card
The competition on stage continued, and Li Yuchun performed a Latin dance song originally sung by Jacky Cheung, 《Corazon De Melao》.
In the audience, Shen Qing and President Yu from Tianyu’s conversation deepened, touching upon the 《Supplementary Agreement》. As Shen Qing had predicted, both Li Yuchun and Zhou Bichang had signed it.
President Yu said, “Shen Qing, letting Zhang Liangying advance to the top six early was not part of our original plan. However, the two original songs she performed were indeed superior to others. I don’t blame the three judges for their choice.”
He paused.
He looked at the stage and said indifferently, “Li Yuchun’s singing isn’t as good as Zhang Liangying’s, and the song she’s singing now is also quite ordinary. But let’s see how the judges comment…”
Hei Nan gave a comment that left Shen Qing speechless: “Li Yuchun, I have to criticize you. Zhou Bichang just now made me unable to eat my late-night snack, and now you’re making me unable to sleep…”
“Waaah, Li Yuchun, go!”
“Yuchun, you’re the best.”
What an outrageous Teacher Hei!
Shen Qing couldn’t have said anything so greasy even if he hadn’t showered for three days.
But Hei Nan, he really delivered when he got paid!
President Yu shrugged, “What do you think of the comments? If Zhang Liangying doesn’t sign, the three judges will show no mercy in the next round and won’t let her advance early.”
Sign or not sign?
If she signed the supplementary agreement, it would be difficult to leave Tianyu in the future.
The agreement stipulated that if she breached the contract, Zhang Liangying would face enormous compensation. Shen Qing looked at the long string of numbers and felt that Tianyu’s methods were too unsightly.
But the world isn’t about fighting; it’s about human relationships and social interactions.
As soon as the competition ended, Shen Qing called Chen Liang and a few other law society members and arranged to meet President Yu at a high-end private kitchen for drinks and late-night conversation.
He didn’t let Zhang Liangying come; there was no need for her, a woman, to know about such matters, as it would only add to her worries.
She just needed to focus on singing well.
…
Tianyu is an interesting company.
It was established in May 2004 and is one of the subsidiaries of Mango TV’s ‘Mango Super Media,’ created specifically for 《Super Girl》.
Its current core business is artist management.
As for music production and film and television drama production, these two businesses are still in the construction phase, with incomplete personnel in the relevant departments, let alone the ability to carry out operations.
The popularity of this year’s Super Girl gave Tianyu a glimpse of opportunity, and they were eager to sign highly popular artists like Li Yuchun and Zhang Liangying.
The President Yu who had been negotiating with Shen Qing and Zhang Liangying for the past two months was one of Tianyu’s deputy managers. He was previously the deputy director of Mango TV’s Public Relations department.
He sought connections to join Tianyu after hearing that the salaries there were high.
However, upon arriving, he discovered that the pay wasn’t much, the pressure was significantly higher, and it wasn’t as comfortable as his previous days of just coasting in the PR department.
Private room.
Old Yu spoke righteously, appearing to be handling matters impartially, unnegotiable, and upright, “Shen Qing, this supplementary agreement must be signed before the 8-to-6 competition.”
Chen Liang, being young and hot-headed, was displeased and was about to step forward for Shen Qing, but Shen Qing held him back.
University students are so impulsive!
Shen Qing preferred to start with courtesy before resorting to force. If polite negotiation didn’t work, then he wouldn’t blame Shen Qing for using his trump card.
He said with a laugh, “President Yu, I understand your difficulties. You hold a high position, are one of the leaders of Tianyu, and are concerned about the company’s development, wanting to sign all outstanding contestants and cultivate them vigorously…”
President Yu’s expression softened slightly, “It is indeed difficult. The company is in its early stages. If we don’t have singers who can bring in money, we won’t even be able to pay year-end bonuses.”
Shen Qing continued, “President Yu, you may not know, but Liangying has been accustomed to freedom since she was young. She has a mild constraint disorder.”
President Yu was taken aback, “What kind of illness is that? Does such an illness exist?”
Shen Qing nodded, “Of course. When she’s controlled by others, she becomes inexplicably agitated and even engages in self-harm.”
President Yu: “Hiss…”
Shen Qing: “So, President Yu, it’s not that we don’t want to continue signing the supplementary agreement, but rather that some clauses will make Liangying feel anxious and agitated… President Yu, you wouldn’t want Tianyu to have such an unlucky incident, would you?”
President Yu’s mouth twitched. He felt that Shen Qing was trying to trick him.
However, he couldn’t produce any evidence.
President Yu said, “Since that’s the case, the terms can be discussed.”
Shen Qing said, “Thank you, President Yu. Then, can the contract… be signed after the competition ends?”
President Yu’s serious expression returned, “Impossible. If you don’t sign then, I’ll find… Who… What is this?! Little Shen, what are you doing… Ouch… You can’t do this…”
Shen Qing pushed a thick trump card in front of him.
Two minutes later.
The private room was filled with laughter.
Old Yu lit a cigarette for Shen Qing and earnestly advised, “Little Shen… whether Liangying can reach the finals depends entirely on herself. Do you understand what I mean?”
Shen Qing smiled and said, “Thanks, President Yu. This is enough.”
It was nearing eleven o’clock.
After seeing the tipsy Old Yu into a taxi, Shen Qing and Chen Liang returned to their hotel.
The actions just now opened the eyes of Chen Liang and the others.
“I thought he was truly selfless, dedicated solely to Tianyu’s development.”
“Haha, he acted so realistically at first, it was hard to tell he was a greedy person.”
“No one writes ‘greed’ on their face.”
“The company belongs to everyone, but the money is theirs. Who would refuse money!”
“Makes sense! What the law can solve, money can also solve.”
“…”
“By the way, Chen Liang, this alone isn’t enough. Zhang Liangying needs stronger public opinion support to reach the finals and leave Tianyu unscathed. I plan to arrange this, so take note…”
…
The next morning, Saturday.
It was a clear morning, with a scorching sun.
Zhang Liangying, wearing large sunglasses, knocked on Shen Qing’s hotel room door. As soon as the door opened, she eagerly threw herself into Shen Qing’s arms.
Shen Qing grabbed the hem of her skirt and pulled it up. Zhang Liangying raised her arms, and the skirt slid off her completely.
At this moment.
She was wearing only a small pair of panties, with transparent nipple covers on her chest. Shen Qing smiled as he tore off the two small nipple covers and stepped on them.
…
Meanwhile.
Chen Liang and the others were already busy.
They found a spot in the park east of Mango TV, a grassy area that could accommodate over 200 people.
Then.
They divided their tasks clearly: some went to internet cafes to promote, some went to rent musical instruments, and some went to bribe the park security guards.
At the same time.
Zhang Lu, the deputy manager of Taihe Rye Music in Beijing, contacted the producer of the 《Daily Culture Broadcast》 program on Beijing Satellite TV through private connections.
Around eleven-thirty, Zhang Lu, a reporter, and a cameraman boarded a plane to Changsha.
Tonight, a grand campaign for votes would be held!
This was one of Shen Qing’s strategies.
Although he had already paved the way with President Yu, Yu had only agreed not to pressure Zhang Liangying to sign the contract. As for subsequent advancement, everything would depend on her strength.
From a singing skills perspective, Li Yuchun was no longer qualified to compete with Zhang Liangying, but Li Yuchun’s ability to attract fans was undeniable.
Therefore.
The necessary efforts still had to be made.
…
At one in the afternoon.
Chen Liang and the others, using the funds provided by Shen Qing, had basically completed the park setup and hired a performance company to build a small stage.
The online mobilization was also complete. Many Liangfen in Changsha were already gathering at the park, and even some Liangfen from Wuhan were driving over.
Additionally, some Liangfen had managed to get tickets to 《Happy Camp》 and were already waiting in the studio for the show to begin.
Dressing room.
Shen Qing applied makeup to Zhang Liangying, Xie Na, He Jiong, and Li Weijia in sequence.
【Favorability +120（ from Li Weijia）】
【The Art of Language +80（ from He Jiong）】
【The Art of Abstraction +20（ from Xie Na）】
Applying makeup is like shearing wool; the process is very satisfying, even if the rewards are strange…
But it doesn’t matter.
Abstraction is abstraction.
After about ten minutes of conversation, two tall figures entered the dressing room, a man and a woman, both very familiar.
