I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 631 Repaying evil with justice and kindness with kindness (Seeking monthly votes)

The meeting was effectively killed by the person in charge's single sentence.

Just when everyone thought the meeting at Yaju Watches would end without any resolution, the person in charge said, "How about we vote by raising our hands?"

Everyone looked over.

The person in charge said, "We've been holding meetings repeatedly without getting anything out of it, which is a waste of time. Why don't we resolve this once and for all?"

We will vote by raising our hands. Those who agree to Jinli's conditions should raise their hands. If more than half of the people raise their hands during the meeting, then we will report the opinions in favor to the higher-ups and let them make the final decision.

If more than half the people in the meeting do not raise their hands, then the proposal to 'invite Jinli to launch a co-branded product' is invalid and should not be brought up again. Instead, focus on other ways to increase sales of women's watches.

After finishing speaking, the person in charge asked again, "What do you think? I think this is the fastest way."

The others exchanged glances, but no one spoke.

They pondered for a moment, and finally someone broke the deadlock: "I agree, let's vote by raising our hands."

After he finished speaking, he raised his hand.

Others hesitated for a moment, some raised their hands, but others hesitated and did not raise their hands.

A few minutes later, the person in charge began to count.

Despite the heated arguments at the meeting, there are many people who oppose Jinli.

However, when it came to the vote by raising hands, those who argued the most often cast their votes in favor, while those who had remained silent cast their votes against.

The vote count ended, and the results surprised many people.

Nearly two-thirds of the people voted in favor!
The person in charge secretly breathed a sigh of relief; his guess was correct.

Those who appear to be against it are not truly against it; they genuinely want to cooperate with Jinli, which is why they have lowered their demands to what they believe the company can accept.

However, because he had been in contact with Chenxi Entertainment, he truly felt their strong presence this time.

The terms are non-negotiable; if you don't accept them, then we won't cooperate.

After the meeting ended, the person in charge left the conference room and let out a long sigh of relief.

Today is different from the past!

Before Jinli took the college entrance examination, or even after the exam was over, during the period of waiting for the scores to be released.

If they approach Jinli, and Yajun Watches lowers its demands a little further, Chenxi Entertainment will probably be able to persuade Jinli to cooperate with Yajun.

However, as the college entrance examination results were released, Jinli's score soared to the admission scores for Tsinghua and Peking Universities, and she even received an admission notice.

At this point, if you still want to find someone to discuss cooperation, you'll only be at their mercy.

I regret it so much.

Why did they only focus on Gu Cheng and not think of Jin Li?
After much deliberation, the person in charge could only conclude that Ya Jun Watches' women's watches were really weak, and they hadn't expected that there was a market for women's watches waiting for them to tap into.

By the time they realized what was happening, it was too late.

Other brands also expressed similar regret.

However, what they regret is that they didn't invite Jinli to launch a co-branded product in advance. Now it's too late to invite Jinli.

Chenxi Entertainment explicitly stated that more than 200 small and medium-sized companies had previously expressed interest in collaborating with Jinli.

They simply couldn't finish reviewing all the materials sent by so many companies, and even the 200+ trial products were far too many to use.

So now, when brands approach them wanting to collaborate on co-branded products, Chenxi Entertainment is actually discouraging them, telling them to look for other celebrities instead.

But which celebrity can replace Jinli?

I regret it so much!

Besides the brands, some industry insiders also expressed regret.

Before Jinli became truly famous, these people all published some articles to smear Jinli and promote themselves.

Especially during the period before and immediately after Jinli took the college entrance examination, they paid public accounts to write negative stories about Jinli.

Back then, black pineapple became a trend, and all the celebrities wanted to take a hit. Only a few celebrities didn't participate at all.

But the happier you were back then, the more painful it is to be slapped in the face now.

Their involvement in wrongdoing brought Jinli a huge amount of exposure during that period.

After her results were announced, these negative stories became the fuel for her success.

Jinli's current popularity is undoubtedly aided by their contributions.

These celebrities are now very worried that netizens will hold them accountable later.

Although all those press releases have been deleted, everything said or done leaves a trace on the internet.

The celebrity who was most ruthless in buying dirt on Jinli back then only wished that Jinli would be even busier, so that she wouldn't seek revenge later.

Among them, the person who should have kept a low profile and remained silent during this period, the one who regretted provoking Jinli the most and hated Jinli the most, was Chen Peixian, the president of Hao Zhongyi Entertainment Company.

Since he posted a seemingly ambiguous statement of admitting defeat on his blog, although he was criticized by mainland netizens, his reputation in Hong Kong circles has improved.

It's okay to say the wrong thing; a real man should be willing to take responsibility for his actions.

No one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. As long as you are brave enough to take responsibility for your mistakes and correct them, that's fine.

Hao Zhongyi Entertainment is such a long-established company that it can be considered part of the history of Hong Kong entertainment.

Besides Jinli's pink girl group, which was incubated and nurtured by this company, many other veteran stars have also worked for this company or have benefited from its influence.

Before the company descended into a power struggle among its heirs, it was a haven of entertainment for many.

The reason it's in such a sorry state now is because it hasn't met anyone who's put their heart into managing it.

As a member of a wealthy family, Chan Pui-yin took over the company. In fact, many celebrities in the Hong Kong entertainment circle hoped that he could make it work and save the increasingly declining Hong Kong entertainment industry.

Who knew that after taking over the company, he made a terrible mistake. Instead of developing the company, attracting artists, and investing in projects, he picked on the artists to criticize.

Anyone who sees this will comment: He's lost his mind.

Chen Peixian is very irritable right now.

His reputation had improved, and several veteran Hong Kong artists had agreed to let him appear on variety shows in mainland China.

As a result, Jinli, whom he had previously criticized, suddenly rose to prominence, announced a very high college entrance examination score, and was admitted to a world-renowned university.

This made Chen Peixian, who had previously criticized her, feel awkward.

Many netizens from mainland China left messages on his blog, saying that he owed Jinli an apology, and some even went to overseas interactive software to ask him to apologize to Jinli.

There are too many comments, which has affected his reputation.

Recently, some veteran Hong Kong artists have even called him specifically to ask about this matter.

When asked if there was any misunderstanding between him and Jinli, she earnestly told him, "Don't argue with young people. Jinli is very famous in mainland China. She used to work in the Hong Kong entertainment industry and understands the Hong Kong scene better than other artists. She also knows the hardworking spirit of Hong Kong artists."

If they could gain the support of a rising star like Mars, Hong Kong artists would have a smoother path to international success, potentially reversing the decline of Hong Kong's entertainment industry.

In the eyes of this veteran artist, since Jinli had worked at Hao Zhongyi Entertainment, she naturally possessed the attributes of the Hong Kong entertainment industry, an indelible mark.

If they can build a relationship through this, perhaps the Hong Kong entertainment industry can even gain Kam Lai's support.

This phone call infuriated Chen Peixian.

However, he couldn't bring himself to offend the veteran artists.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Peixian glared menacingly at his assistant, saying fiercely:

"Didn't you say that Jinli was the most soft-hearted and least capable of all the pink-clad girls?"

The assistant replied tremblingly, "Yes, she was the least noticeable member of the team back then. Not only do I think so, but if you ask any netizen who was the weakest member of Pink Girl a few years ago, nine out of ten will say Jinli."

The assistant was able to stay because Chen Peixian had actually done it.

And those people all answered that Jinli was the weakest.

Who would have thought that the least noticeable member of the group would be the easiest target to bully?

Now, he has surprisingly become the most popular and influential member of the group.

I regret it so much.

Chen Peixian truly regretted it; he felt that he had made the wrong first move.

We shouldn't target veteran artists; instead, we should interact with mainland artists in a more humble and sincere manner.

This will improve his reputation, and veteran artists in Hong Kong will be more willing to do business with him.

Although he felt very regretful, he refused to admit that he had done something wrong.

He pondered for a moment, then used his assistant's phone to dial a number he knew by heart.

"Beep, beep, beep..."

"Hello." Although it was an unfamiliar number, Jinli still answered the call.

She changed her phone number once, and only her friends know it; many people in the industry are unaware of it.

"Who?" Jinli asked.

"Jinli, I am Chen Peixian, the current president of Hao Zhongyi Entertainment."

Jinli raised an eyebrow, walked out of the conference room, and said calmly, "Hello, Mr. Chen, what can I do for you?"

Chen Peixian said very stiffly, "Jinli, I had some misunderstandings about you before and made some bad comments on my blog. I apologize to you."

Jinli said, "I refuse."

Chen Peixian was stunned.

Jinli: "You do need to apologize to me, but I also have the right to refuse."

I don't think your apology was sincere. You should apologize to me in the same way you criticized me before.

Chen Peixian was silent for a moment, then asked, "If I apologize to you on my blog, will you accept it?"

Jinli smiled and said, "I won't accept that either."

Chen Peixian made a joke.

Jinli: "I'll say it again, it's my right to accept or not, I have no obligation to accept your apology."

Chen Peixian was somewhat annoyed. "Jinli, I called this time because I wanted to resolve this matter with you properly."

Jinli said calmly, "President Chen, but the way you're talking doesn't seem like you want to resolve this matter with me. I can't see your sincerity."

Chen Peixian countered, "Then what do you want me to do?"

Jinli laughed: "No matter what you do, I will not accept your apology, but you should apologize to me in the first place, don't you understand? You must apologize properly, whether I accept it or not is my business."

Chen Peixian was a little angry, "Aren't you kidding me?"

Jinli said with a smile, "President Chen, is this just a joke? When you attacked me online back then, I also felt like I was being cursed."

And about Qi Guanmingzhu, when you threatened her and wouldn't let her join Chenxi Entertainment, did you ever imagine you'd be in this situation, having to be so subservient?

Chan Pui-yin: "I'm doing this for Qi Guan Mingzhu's own good. She can't go international if she keeps focusing on the mainland market. The Hong Kong entertainment industry is the best choice for her."

She has a great image and loves singing and dancing. There are many more opportunities to perform on music shows outside of China. If she comes to Hao Zhongyi Entertainment, the company will use all its resources to make her a sensation across Asia and go international.

Jinli: "It sounds great, but all cooperation must be based on voluntary and equal communication between both parties, not on threats."

Sui Lingfang knocked on the window.

Jinli heard this and nodded at her.

“If you’ve come to me just to talk about these things, then I already know that.”

Hearing that Jinli was about to hang up, Chen Peixian immediately got down to business.

"I'm asking you to say some good things about the Hong Kong entertainment industry for me."

The Hong Kong entertainment industry is facing a talent shortage, with only veteran artists carrying the torch. You were once a part of the Hong Kong entertainment industry, and you have a responsibility to ensure its continued success. I'm serious, please, Jinli.

Chen Peixian's tone softened: "You don't want the once-prosperous Hong Kong entertainment industry to just remain silent, do you? You have the ability to help us."

Jinli was delighted.

"I haven't even received my apology yet, and you're already trying to morally blackmail me?"

Chan Pui-yin quickly said, "I'm not trying to morally blackmail you. I'm just sincerely talking to you and hoping that you can contribute to the relay of Hong Kong's entertainment industry for the sake of your former employer."

He asked many netizens in mainland China, and they all said that Jinli is very kind.

Therefore, Chen Peixian felt that if she could move people with sincerity, she should be able to gain Jinli's forgiveness.

Jinli said with great interest, "Mr. Chen, if you think I'm someone who's easily persuaded, then you've made the wrong call."

I have always been a person who clearly distinguishes between public and private matters, and between gratitude and resentment. I repay injustice with justice and kindness with kindness. I treat others as they treat me.

I owe a debt of gratitude to the Hong Kong entertainment industry, but that gratitude vanished the moment you attacked me.

Moreover, Pink Girls initially became popular in mainland China, and their fame was also created there. Hao Zhongyi Entertainment had all the advantages of timing, location, and people, and simply gave them a push from behind.

Even if I really wanted to save something, I should have saved the mainland entertainment industry, not Hong Kong.

Furthermore, I didn't sense any sincerity in you wanting to ask for help. Perhaps you come from a wealthy family and have never asked anyone for anything before.

Jinli jokingly said, "I know that the TVB acting class in Hong Kong Island is quite famous. Why don't you go and study there? I'm sincerely suggesting it to you, and I hope you'll take my advice."

After saying that, Jinli hung up the phone.