Chapter 100: Jin Sui: Not Bad, Got Some Tricks
Director Liu looked at the contract in front of him, then looked up at Chi Ye, unconsciously swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
Um…
How to put it.
His impression of Chi Ye now had a bit more change than when they first met.
He was talking cooperation with him on one side while remotely controlling the feud against Yue Na on the other?
Could it be that desperation really makes a person transform completely?
—Not just Chi Ye’s behavior, but also this notebook that Chi Ye himself “wrote.”
The two had already talked for half a day in the clubhouse, from morning to evening, much longer than expected.
But it had to be said, Director Liu was moved, moved by this script, and also “moved” by Chi Ye himself.
“Um… good, but my personal contract still needs to wait for the breach of contract with the company side, as for《Xing Ni》 this play… I accept it.”
Chi Ye thought to himself that this was good, this day hadn’t been wasted.
He reached out his hand, and the two shook hands.
“You are already Magnolia Best Director… um, no, Magnolia generally doesn’t give awards to this type of subject matter…”
Chi Ye changed to a bigger pie: “You are already Golden Eagle Best Director!”
Director Liu: “…”
Since the contract was signed, they were now on the same side, so Director Liu couldn’t hold back his gossip curiosity and couldn’t help asking: “That… what are you going to do next?”
Chi Ye was stunned, then smiled: “Next is not a question of what I do, it’s what they do.”
……
What was Yue Na going to do next?
Yue Na’s taxation + financial problems erupted all at once, without any warning, not giving them any time to react.
This led to the popularity already rising, making it impossible to directly suppress it openly.
Bang!
Yue Na Headquarters, conference table.
The emergency meeting was convened very hastily.
Yue Na’s second-in-command Young President Liu had an ugly expression, staring at the others: “I want to ask, how did these things suddenly appear online?! At this critical moment, who did this?”
“Who can tell me?”
“Chi Ye has the highest possibility.”
“…Um… could it not be Chi Ye?” someone guessed: “I looked at the expose content, the substantive content is actually only taxation and invoice issues, but many big star artists can access this kind of thing, no one dares to guarantee they didn’t keep a hand privately…”
“Those marketing teams are the ones Chi Ye supports, it’s happened several times already, still can’t see it?!”
“…Where did he get this stuff from?!”
“Artist department has a problem!”
“Stop, stop! I don’t want to hear excuses pushing responsibility now.”
Young President Liu was clearly furious, rubbing his temples before saying: “I want solutions, the shareholders need a perfect solution.”
“We are already suppressing the popularity…”
“Suppressing popularity is certain, but these things are real, this could seriously delay, or even cause our go public to fail…”
“So many years of effort, just about to reap a big harvest… absolutely no accidents allowed, do you understand?!”
“Understood…”
Young President Liu looked at everyone: “I don’t want ‘understood,’ start preparing now… I’ll go find some relationships… finally… Chi Ye, fuck you!”
By the end, he still couldn’t hold back.
That little traffic guy whose name he once couldn’t even remember clearly.
Now he even dared to provoke them like this.
Conference room people: “…”
“Good.”
“Got it.”
“…”
The people in the conference room were not in high spirits.
Because even if this popularity was suppressed, the incident had been exposed, and Yue Na’s original go public plan would probably really be delayed.
Unless… this popularity could really be suppressed to where no one knows… but is that possible?
Of course not.
Because Chi Ye’s strategy was: borrow the feud among the four parties’ capital, the explosive popularity of the big melee, directly divert attention.
Just looking at the related hot search terms shows that the three protagonists of the previous big hot incident, Chi Ye, Hua Yichen, Yue Na… are all closely linked to Yue Na’s current “thunderclap.”
—Mud drops into the crotch, even if it’s not shit, it’s shit now.
Not only Yue Na and Hua Yichen would play like this, Chi Ye was even better at it than them.
At this moment, online.
The negative marketing about Jin Xia “inexplicably” disappeared, only her die-hard fans and career fans were still outputting, but without popularity, most couldn’t see it, couldn’t stir up much storm.
More people had already turned their attention to Yue Na Group.
「Oh my god, Yue Na this company has done all kinds of bad things!」
「I knew it, this company even does slave contracts, isn’t it normal to have taxation problems?」
「Won’t the relevant departments investigate? Can this company go bankrupt, entertainment industry scum!」
「Internal entertainment circle is like this now because it’s full of companies like Yue Na.」
「Boycott Yue Na, suggest thorough investigation!」
「Hua Yichen is Yue Na’s artist, does he have no taxation problems? Suggest checking him too.」
Under the rhythm led by marketing accounts and paid commenters, bystanders made Yue Na’s public opinion on Weibo and Douyin Platform precarious in an instant—but actually Yue Na didn’t care much, because no entertainment company like them had good reputation.
But netizens kept watching the fun and making trouble bigger, @ relevant departments, suggesting thorough investigation of Yue Na’s current taxation and financial problems, which poked Yue Na’s sore spot.
With such big popularity, definitely couldn’t hide.
Soon, not long after, relevant departments’ attention was on Yue Na.
Relevant departments started taking action, but Yue Na still didn’t care much, what they cared about was… the go public plan might be indefinitely delayed or stalled because of this inexplicable “attack.”
If not handled well, everyone’s interests would be cut in half.
……
Shanghai.
Hua Yichen and others watched the situation turn in stunned silence, the tide turning sharply downward.
One second they were smug, thinking they had successfully diverted attention by targeting Jin Xia this time.
The next second, Yue Na Headquarters was exposed for thunderclap… this… felt just like watching a movie?
“Is this Chi Ye crazy, daring to go head-on against headquarters now?”
Hua Yichen was a bit incredulous, but more so mentally exploded.
Logically, Yue Na Headquarters’ matters had little to do with him, he was just an artist…
But the problem was, he had some small shares in the music department.
Yue Na had invested in his personal studio, the two were tightly linked.
In other words, Chi Ye was now also destroying interests that originally belonged to him!
—He hated Chi Ye even more!
“Headquarters sent a message, change direction, we need to stand out and continue attracting attention… by the way, change angle to black Chi Ye, don’t let him comfortably watch us suffer.”
The agent put down the phone call, conveying the latest instructions from Yue Na.
Everyone was stunned.
“Change direction? Change to which direction?”
Teacher Na asked puzzled.
The agent looked at the two, then at Hua Yichen, thought for a moment, and spoke softly.
……
Hong Kong.
Guang Ying Shi Meng.
Jin Sui’s that phone call didn’t get made in time, because… after observing the online public opinion for a while, she found it seemed unnecessary.
—Better not to call if possible.
“He was prepared early after all.”
Zhang Jie beside her was a bit emotional: “Didn’t see it before, didn’t expect him to be so meticulous.”
Hearing this, Jin Sui paused, then said faintly: “Not bad, some small tricks.”
Zhang Jie: “?”
Still small? Sis, this is about fighting Yue Na to the death.
“Without this ability, how would he protect Xia Xia in the future?”
After saying this, Jin Sui realized, and calmly added: “Of course, this doesn’t mean Xia Xia will be with him in the future, but… Xia Xia likes him a lot now, the person she fancies definitely can’t be trash.”
Zhang Jie: “…”
Right, you’re all right.
“Alright then… since attention is diverted and popularity suppressed, communicate with Chi Ye’s side… wait, what is that song called? I think this song might outbreak, we need to grab the cooperation first.”
Jin Sui wasn’t really clueless, immediately saying: “Issue it as soon as possible!”
Zhang Jie nodded, paused, then suggested: “How about… you call Xia Xia and ask? She should know the song’s current situation.”
Jin Sui: “…Um, haven’t called in a few days, I miss Xia Xia too… um?”
While they were talking, suddenly her mobile phone rang.
Jin Sui looked down at the caller ID and note, immediately stunned.
“What’s wrong?” Zhang Jie asked curiously.
“…A call from home.”
Jin Sui fell silent and directly hung up.
But the person on the other end obviously wasn’t surprised, quickly calling Zhang Jie’s mobile phone.
Zhang Jie didn’t dare hang up, could only look helplessly at Jin Sui.
Jin Sui’s expression wasn’t great, took the mobile phone: “Hello?”
“Let me say first, Xia Xia’s matters are for her to decide, don’t nag, I saw that Chi Ye kid, he’s pretty good… ah? What? Oh… not this matter…”
Holding the phone, Jin Sui’s expression gradually softened, became odd, until finally, a bit hesitant.
……
Evening.
Chi Ye and Director Liu walked out of the clubhouse, shook hands and said goodbye, then he directly drove to the airport.
—Promised Teacher Shi, had to fly back today, but too many things today, probably could only start work tomorrow.
But no problem, for the next song with Teacher Shi, he had long thought of what to “write.”
As for today’s script discussion and signing with Director Liu, Chi Ye was quite satisfied.
Originally at the very beginning, he wanted to make a《Weiwei》 first, because he was too poor then, not much money.
But after《Reboot》 was released, he gradually earned some money, plus Empress Dowager’s current career dilemma, naturally pick a better and more excellent script, while profit maximization earning money.
《Xing Ni》 this notebook almost perfectly fit all conditions.
In terms of whitewashing, gaining fans, and popularity—Asian Top Streamer.
In terms of making money and influence—breaking various historical records.
Even just looking at the script content, it perfectly matched his and Empress Dowager’s personas.
Jin Xia’s real-life personality and traits didn’t even need much acting skills, just play Qian Songyi as herself.
Moreover, Empress Dowager was the one with the best acting skills and lines among the Four Little Flowers.
Steadily in control.
Thinking this way, Chi Ye thought of Empress Dowager, thought of the young girl wanting to roast today but being “forcibly terminated” and feeling depressed.
He took out his mobile phone and called Jin Xia.
“Hello?”
Phone connected, a muffled voice came from the other side: “Something?”
Chi Ye: “?”
He thought, suddenly sighed: “Sigh, I’m not very happy.”
“Huh?!”
On the other end of the phone, US time was already early morning, sky almost light, normally at this time, Jin Xia with her healthy schedule would be about to get up.
She liked early to bed early to rise, unlike her eating habits.
—But today, she hadn’t slept all night.
Just waiting for Chi Ye’s call after he finished his business.
Hearing this, Jin Xia’s beautiful peach blossom eyes showed some worry, the pretended “anger” couldn’t hold, hurriedly asked: “What happened? Is it Yue Na?”
“Teacher Chi don’t worry, I’ll handle it for you, I… I’ll use my main account to roast them!”
Chi Ye: “…”
You got addicted to roasting huh?
He laughed: “It’s nothing, just teasing you.”
Jin Xia: “?”
“Teacher Chi, you’re not a good person!”
She knew she was tricked again, a bit sulky: “Why won’t you let me speak up for you? I’m not happy now.”
Chi Ye thought, recalled the flirting techniques he checked last night, started using them: “Compared to speaking up for me, I actually want you to care about yourself more, if you’re not well, no matter how much you say for me, I’ll be sad.”
Jin Xia: “…Teacher Chi, I saw this video yesterday too, can you change the words before copying?”
Chi Ye: “…”
“Um… are you okay?”
Jin Xia’s voice suddenly softened, no more joking: “You… can you handle Yue Na side yourself?”
“If not, I’ll… I’ll go home to chat with my grandfather… um… should be able to help you.”
Chi Ye was stunned, shook his head without hesitation: “No need, don’t do that, or I might really get angry.”
Jin Xia: “Ah?”
Chi Ye didn’t explain.
—Of course he wasn’t unwilling to live off a woman’s earnings, nor pretentious, he was afraid that after Jin Xia went back, they might never “see” each other again!
How could that be!
Jin Xia thought slightly on the other side, understood, suddenly hummed coyly: “Hmph, Teacher Chi, are you so afraid of me ‘leaving’?”
Chi Ye fell silent: “Afraid.”
“…” Jin Xia was stunned, didn’t expect Chi Ye, usually “controlled tightly,” to be so direct this time.
Hearing the emotion in Chi Ye’s tone, she hurriedly coaxed: “Aiya, what are you doing! I guarantee you, I won’t leave! Never ever!”
Chi Ye felt a bit awkward hearing this.
She’s coaxing me?
No, Empress Dowager coaxing me?
Hard to coax!
He had a bit of trouble accepting this role reversal, decided to take back initiative: “Then fly back now.”
“Huh?”
Empress Dowager was stunned.
Chi Ye: “Didn’t say not leaving? Fly back from the United States now.”
“Good!”
Jin Xia nodded, then on the other end she called out to Sister Mi: “Sister Mi, help me book a ticket now, I want to return to the country…”
“Hey…!” Chi Ye was completely defeated.
He found that sometimes couldn’t resist, just enjoy it.
“Alright alright, stop pretending, fly what fly, don’t you still have several announcements unfinished? At this time Sister Mi should have gone back to rest long ago? I was just saying casually…”
“Book now?”
Suddenly Sister Mi’s tired voice came from the phone: “After booking I’ll go rest a bit.”
Chi Ye: “?”
Jin Xia holding the phone, seriously replied: “Teacher Chi, I’m not pretending oh, I’m very serious.”
Chi Ye: Damn, damn, thought《Confession Balloon》 could turn Empress Dowager into a “dog,” didn’t expect, the clown is myself.
I became the dog!
Going to be controlled for life.
