Chapter 156: Sony is Extremely Wicked

You're both adults; the contract is in black and white, pre-signed with Warner, and you're telling me you were deceived?

If he hadn't known that Cai Yilin had always been in contact with Chen Zeshan behind the scenes, and that her transformation into a singing-and-dancing style was entirely orchestrated by Chen Zeshan himself, he might have truly believed it.

She publicly accuses Chen Zeshan, yet privately chats happily with him, obeys his every word, and transforms her style the moment he says so.

If this press conference didn't involve any hype, Zhou Yi would write his name backwards.

After all, in 2001, Cai Yilin was at her low point; due to her poor market performance, Universal significantly lowered the conditions for renewing her contract.

The reason for holding this press conference was most likely to use Universal and Chen Zeshan to break free from this blood-sucking large agency, while simultaneously cultivating an image of herself as weak and pitiable.

"Wait a minute, if this is hype, why do I feel like the method of using a press conference for hype seems somewhat familiar?"

Sun Yanzi, who suddenly had a flash of lightning strike through her small brain, fell into deep thought: "If she plans to cry out on the press conference about the deception by her manager and Chen Zeshan to build a positive image of herself fighting against injustice..."

Qian Jiang's eyes immediately turned strange, landing on Zhou Yi, who promptly shrugged at him: "Why don't you go collect some copyright fees from Chen Zeshan for me?"

Sun Yanzi: "..."

Qian Jiang: "..."

On the evening of the 15th, to avoid the omnipresent paparazzi and this baseless "domineering" storm, after Zhou Yi and Sun Yanzi issued a joint public statement, they immediately boarded a plane and returned overnight to the mainland entertainment circle, where life was still peaceful and quiet.

While waves of turmoil followed one another in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with sword lights flashing in their battles, the mainland entertainment circle spent most of its time in friendly "Makka Pakka."

Lin Yichen, visiting Beijing for the first time, was equally uneasy, asking her manager Zhou Mei Yu: "Is Zhou Yi really that domineering?"

"Although, judging by the reputation of his partners, it should be impossible. But... empty caves don't come from nowhere; you'd better prepare yourself mentally."

Zhou Mei Yu called Zhou Jianhui at Warner, but unexpectedly found the call wouldn't go through.

Hmm?

At the same time, in the General Manager's office of Warner Ma Tian Building in the mainland.

"I don't know what you want to do, and I don't want to know. Chen Zeshan, do you think I can't see that there's no instigation behind Cai Yilin's actions?"

Zhou Jianhui, so angry he grabbed his tie, stood with one hand on his hip, pointing at Chen Zeshan, who had also flown to the mainland, and shouted: "What benefits could Cai Yilin possibly give you that you had to drag Sun Yanzi and Zhou Yi into this?"

"Believe me, Jianhui, that wasn't my original intention. She just asked me for a favor; I intended to be the villain myself. Now the situation has gone off track; compared to me, the media in Taiwan are much more enthusiastic about chasing and fabricating news about Zhou Yi, because Zhou Yi hasn't surfaced in Taiwan for too long."

Chen Zeshan raised his hand and swore to the sky: "Believe me, Yanzi is currently under my management; I have absolutely no reason to do this."

"Precisely because Yanzi is under your management, the uproar has escalated. Do you know how many record companies are very unhappy with Warner because of Yanzi and Zhou Yi?"

Zhou Jianhui waved his hand in disgust, picked up his thermos cup, and took a sip of water: "You handle the public relations for this matter; if you don't handle it well, don't blame me at the end of the year."

"..."

Chen Zeshan, who had to bear everything alone in the end, quickly issued a statement, declaring that the document Cai Yilin previously signed with him was merely a letter of intent, not a formal contract, possessing no legal effect, and hoping that Miss Cai Yilin would take care of herself.

This entire matter has nothing to do with Warner, Zhou Yi, or Sun Yanzi. From now on, Warner will not have any form of cooperation with Miss Cai Yilin.

At the same time, reserving the right to pursue legal action against Miss Cai Yilin...

Chen Zeshan's wording was very severe; he even represented Warner in guaranteeing that there would be no cooperation with Cai Yilin from now on, to demonstrate his determination.

Zhou Yi, who had just returned to the mainland to enjoy the peaceful times, once again enjoyed the treatment of being surrounded and blocked by many reporters whenever he entered or left the Warner Ma Tian gate due to Chen Zeshan's extremely severe statement...

"Zhou Yi, what do you have to say about the current storm? You in Taiwan and Hong Kong..."

"Zhou Yi..."

"I do not like being dragged into hype unrelated to myself personally. Thank you."

"..."

It was simply that the mainland entertainment industry was currently truly underdeveloped, and Cai Yilin's fame in the mainland was basically equivalent to non-existence; otherwise, Zhou Yi's words would surely have sparked another wave of storm.

Chen Zeshan, unable to gauge the temper of this Crown Prince Zhou Yi, immediately performed a light-speed slide-kneel after he and Sun Yanzi arrived at the company, personally pouring tea to express his apology, an attitude that actually made Zhou Yi look at him with new respect.

No wonder even Zhou Jielun, who became a major force in the future, couldn't outplay him.

"This matter is indeed my problem; I failed to handle it properly. I am very sorry for dragging you into this, A-Yi."

Chen Zeshan, who had been scolded by Zhou Jianhui from start to finish, apologized with great sincerity, almost performing the spirit of bowing: "I have already investigated and found out who was muddying the waters in this matter; it was Sony."

"Sony wanted to sign her after her contract with Universal expired."

"Additionally, since the popular male singer under Sony, Wang Lihong, will release a new album on September 1st soon, they secretly orchestrated someone to stir up trouble against you."

"You know, your existence is extremely conspicuous to the entire Taiwan record industry, and since you and Wang Lihong compete on the same track, Sony naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity."

"..."

Zhou Yi, who never expected to hear the name Sony in this matter, raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Truly, Sony is extremely wicked.

After Chen Zeshan left following his apology, Sun Yanzi finally used both hands to hold the conference room door, quietly peeking her head out, baring her teeth at Zhou Yi who was looking at her, and revealing a brilliant smile.

Amused by the scene of the groundhog popping its head out, Zhou Yi chuckled: "Why don't you just change your manager? I see Chen Zeshan is too obsessed with hype; sooner or later, you will suffer greatly under his hands."

"It's okay; after all, he was the one who brought me up."

Regarding Chen Zeshan, Sun Yanzi still held a certain respect in her heart: "Moreover, he knows I don't like too much marketing; our current cooperation is quite tacit."

"Besides, I cannot leave him at a time like this; otherwise, public opinion would be very fierce."

Still cherishing this bond of gratitude, Sun Yanzi joked: "Besides, who could I change my manager to? Chen Zeshan is already the biggest star in the company; do you want General Manager Zhou to be my manager?"

"If you hadn't requested not to change to Qian Jiang, your manager would probably have been changed to him long ago."

"Qian Jiang is so good; cooperating with him is much more pleasant than with Chen Zeshan."

Feeling his phone vibrate, Zhou Yi took it out to check, and then smiled while digging a wall corner for his manager: "Why don't you jump over to Qian Jiang's side as well? Qian Jiang won't squeeze you endlessly like Chen Zeshan does."

"Get lost."

Sun Yanzi rolled her eyes at him: "I'm going to the recording studio first."

"I'll take a call; you go ahead first."

Zhou Yi raised his phone, and the moment he pressed the answer button, Qian Jiang's cheerful voice came through the receiver: "A-Yi, there's an interview-style program in the mainland called 'Super Visit' that wants to invite you; are you interested?"

PS: 11:30, normal hours!

(End of Chapter)