Actor: Thank you.

The principle of investing is simply to buy low and sell high.

That's how it is in theory, but in practice it's much more complicated.

In Zhang Yuan's eyes, Zhang Shaohan, who is known as a musical prodigy, is currently in a "low position".

He loves buying at the bottom of the market, so he has to buy her.

Hearing that he was interested and specifically mentioned Ms. Lin, a fellow Taiwanese, he glanced at his artist and boyfriend, Jam Hsiao.

If you're interested in Kondo, it's because you admire his talent and popularity.

I also need a foothold in mainland China; we can indeed cooperate.

You said you're interested in Zhang Shaohan, then I suspect you want to plagiarize her.

Although Zhang Shaohan's looks and figure... maybe some people are into that.

"Are you sure you want to shout?" the woman asked.

“Of course, is there a problem?” Zhang Yuan asked in return.

"Are you familiar with her personality and her recent situation?"

"I don't know his personality, but I've heard about his recent situation." Zhang Yuan's attitude was quite calm: "Are there any details that outsiders don't know?"

"You can let me know if it's convenient."

"Actually, it's not too bad, it's just a bit troublesome."

The trouble Ms. Lin mentioned refers to Zhang Shaohan's continuous "scandals" over the past few years.

This Miss Zhang was a second-tier Dou Zong powerhouse in the 00s.

Although they are in the second tier, the first tier consists of powerful warriors like Zhou Wang Tao Lin, who are at the level of a Dou Sheng.

That's pretty strong too.

The main reason was that the overall environment for Chinese music in the 00s was too restrictive, and mainland musicians were suppressed and unable to hold their heads high.

Zhang Shaohan doesn't have an advantage in appearance; she's short, has a weak figure, and her makeup wasn't good when she first debuted.

It doesn't look like a music elf at all; it's more like a music goblin.

He's carrying it all on his natural talent for his voice.

When she debuted, she was known for her "small stature but big energy".

Who would have thought that this person was known as tone-deaf in her family when she was young, and was the worst singer among the three siblings?

It was her mother, a member of a folk choir, who had a musical background and played the piano to accompany her every day, gradually guiding and developing her musical talent.

When I was a child, my family was well-off; my mother was an apprentice and my father was a businessman.

Only then will there be an opportunity to develop musical talent.

Then... their family insisted on immigrating.

First they went to Singapore, and then they sold their ancestral land and went to Canada.

Then the family business failed, and he was "chopping off".

This is the consequence of mindless worship of the West.

So this person started working as a teenager to supplement the family income.

Her family also supported her in pursuing her musical dream, and even sold valuable items to support her in competitions despite financial difficulties.

Although we were poor during this period, the family atmosphere was very good.

Then, my father suffered a hereditary heart attack and was unable to work. My parents subsequently divorced, and life became increasingly difficult.

She was lucky; at that time, she was spotted by Lin Longxuan, a well-known musician from Taiwan, who wrote "Daytime Doesn't Understand the Darkness of Night" during a competition.

Then, Linfair Records was introduced.

At that time, Ms. Lin was working under Ge Fuhong, and the two had several commercial collaborations related to concerts.

Later, some people on the internet summarized that the easiest way to break a white person's defenses when arguing is to say "Your mother doesn't love you."

It might not work unless it's true.

Lies don't hurt, truth is the knife.

The most tragic thing about Zhang Shaohan is this.

After his debut and rapid rise to fame, he immediately amassed a considerable fortune.

But it was during her heart attack surgery, when she needed care the most, that she discovered the cruel truth.

After she became famous, her contract with Linfair Records expired, and she opened her own studio, named Dolphin Bay Music after her hit song "Dolphin Bay Lovers".

The company is registered under her mother's name.

During her illness, her mother believed that she would be crippled if she didn't die.

This is because it's a hereditary heart condition. Her father became "disabled" after his attack and couldn't continue working, which was also a contributing factor to her parents' divorce.

Therefore, in her mother's eyes, there are only two possible outcomes for her daughter.

Serious illness can be fatal, requiring expensive treatment or leaving one unable to earn money after recovery.

The best option for oneself is to hold onto existing wealth and ensure that one has money to spend.

While she was sick and undergoing surgery, he, as the company's controller, transferred away the money Zhang Shaohan had earned over the years, totaling more than 100 million New Taiwan Dollars in cash, approximately 20 million Chinese Yuan.

Unexpectedly, my daughter was young and not so seriously ill; she recovered in no time.

Not only have they recovered, but they also plan to continue their work.

However, the fact that he had transferred a huge sum of money was quickly exposed, leaving Zhang Shaohan dumbfounded.

Anyone with a sound mind would understand what's going on.

No matter how her mother explains, it doesn't make sense; it's obvious she wants to exploit her daughter and prevent her from having any offspring.

We definitely have to recover the debt.

When the mother realized that her act had been exposed, she stopped pretending and became furious, throwing a tantrum.

From the beginning of her career, all her performance income was directly deposited into her mother's account.

In addition, this time the money was transferred away, leaving Zhang Shaohan completely penniless!

Fortunately, she bought several houses after her debut, all under her own name.

The house her mother lives in was also bought by her, and she often catches young rich men to come home and play with, all of which are paid for by her.

Frustrated and broke, he decided to sell the house.

Then, her mother went crazy!

They went to the media to accuse her of "abandoning the elderly."

And she dragged her dad into it!
Her long-divorced parents filed a joint lawsuit against her, even taking her to court, not wanting her to escape their control.

You'll have to send us the money you earn from work in the future!

They even wanted to use the courts to control her performance income in mainland China.

Zhang Shaohan has gone mad again.

My heart disease is inherited from my father. It's one thing for you not to feel guilty towards me, but you also conspired with my mother to harm me.
Didn't you two get divorced a long time ago?
Zhang Shaohan has always believed that he and his mother were "dependent on each other for survival" and that his father abandoned his mother.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that the two frequently communicated and even split her money...

In the entertainment industry, where money comes quickly, you're most likely to witness a diverse range of people.

It was at this moment that Zhang Shaohan realized that not only did her mother not love her, but her father did not love her either.

In her memory, the image of her perfect parents—her mother playing the piano and singing along, and her father selling his belongings to raise money for her travel expenses to participate in the competition—collapsed instantly!
This is far more psychologically damaging than a big slap on the wrist.

When they had money, they were excellent parents, but when they lost money, their true nature was revealed.

Essentially, they are feudal patriarchs who consider their daughters to be their private property and cash cows.

Now the money tree is rebelling; it doesn't want to give money in the future.

How to do?
If I can't have it, I'll destroy it!
You are our child, I should treat you however I want!
Zhang Yuan particularly disliked the stories in "The Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars" and the ancient crime of "disobedience".

Essentially, these are all distorted standards set by those in power and by the old man to exploit and infringe upon those in power and young people.

Parents who use "disobedience" as an excuse to bully their children are the most disgusting.

They know they are in the wrong, yet they use the banner of justice to satisfy their despicable desires.

Zhang Shaohan's parents acted like complete scoundrels, directly spreading rumors that she used drugs!

If you don't pay us your future wages, we'll make sure you lose your job!

Illness and family discord are relatively easy to deal with, but being accused of drug use directly brought her work in mainland China to a standstill!
This is a red line; who dares to cross it?

Zhang Yuan wouldn't dare use this tactic against his opponents, yet he could use it freely without any psychological burden when it came to his own daughter.

Her uncle also jumped in, saying that his sister was so poor that she had to work, and her ex-brother-in-law's business failed, leaving him not only in debt and struggling financially, but also seriously ill. He said that Zhang Shaohan was extremely unfilial.

Ultimately, it all comes down to money; the whole family wants to leech off her for the rest of their lives.

At this point, there are also heavyweights.

Because there are those who "take advantage of the chaos".

Christine Fan, once a close friend, makes a dazzling appearance.

Taking advantage of her poor health and the stagnation of her career due to her parents' rumors, they poached her assistant, who had worked with her for nearly ten years and had been by her side since her debut.

She also took away her resources through her assistant, securing a large number of endorsements and business deals.

Back then, in order to promote the newcomer Christine Fan, Linfair Records arranged for the then-most popular singer, Angela Chang, to sing a duet with her on the song "If," forming a "sisterhood."

This made him instantly famous.

Now that you're in trouble, people are saying they'll lend you a hand out of consideration for our past relationship, but instead they'll take advantage of your misfortune and kill you!

This really put Christine Fan to her liking.

Zhang Shaohan's current situation can be described as "abandoned by everyone".

An absolute career slump, the kind that severely damages both body and mind.

At that time, let alone becoming a huge hit, they couldn't even sell tickets for concerts in mainland China.

Performance fees dropped by three-quarters from their peak. Later, slowly, thanks to the booming popularity of music programs in mainland China, things gradually recovered.

Zhang Yuan highly approves of this person's vocal qualities. It's not unusual for someone to have a bright voice when they're a teenager, but it's quite remarkable for someone to still have a bright voice in their thirties or forties.

This also shows that she has great potential, which means she can earn money for many more years.

Another very important point is that her subsequent resurgence in popularity was actually due to another favorable factor.

This is a complete degradation of the musical environment.

Even if global power regresses ten thousand times, and you remain unchanged, Hawking would still be a Dou Zong level expert.

It's all set off by peers.

In addition, he kept "alive" and didn't ruin himself, gradually becoming an "artist".

Just like Jay Chou, he got fat from drinking milk tea, his new songs became increasingly mediocre, and his concerts were lackluster.

But they just can't find a newcomer who can outshine them, so they still make money.

This is the profound wisdom of the older generation.

It's a potential stock, a former high-performing stock, and a future long-term winner.

Why shouldn't I want it?

People like Huang Qishan, who become very popular after appearing on TV shows, will fade into obscurity again in a few years.

Zhang Shaohan is different; his peak period is still very long.

Her problem is that due to previous scandals and betrayal by her parents and friends, she has very limited resources.

Especially in mainland China, because of her drug use scandal, many TV stations and performance venues dare not use her.

I dare to use it!

I have TV stations and performance resources!
As long as we find a way to promote her again, we can expect long-term, stable, and even substantial profits.

Sister Lin explained the other person's situation to him in detail.

Without a company to protect him, this man is embroiled in scandals and distrusts others, intending only to go it alone.

In summary, it's very troublesome.

Dealing with scandals and rebuilding one's career will take considerable effort.

Nobody dares to touch it now.

Her parents, in particular, are like mad dogs, biting anyone they see.

"It's nothing," Zhang Yuan replied confidently after hearing the news.

"These are all minor issues."

"I only want to cooperate, and only in the mainland market."

"You can help me make the contact."

“I’ll discuss the specifics with her.”

"Her parents aren't going to swim across the strait to chop me up, are they?" Zhang Yuan joked.

The members of Yu Quan looked at him.

We don't know if they'll attack you, but we're a little worried that you might attack them.

As long as we don't cause any cross-strait disputes, that's fine.

Zhang Yuan isn't afraid of being bitten, because he's quick-witted, and it's uncertain who will bite whom.

People laughed at my madness, so I pulled out my mental illness certificate.

I can keep my word, and you'd better be too.

Seeing his insistence, Ms. Lin had no choice but to agree.

Zhang Yuan wanted to use Zhang Shaohan as the company's "most beautiful woman," but the other party was unaware of this.

I still think he wanted to copy the other person.

Maybe this big star wanted a change of pace, and this kind of girl in a predicament aroused his protective instincts.

After the meal, the company had its staff contact these "comeback" artists to discuss future performance arrangements.

Zhang Yuan's plan for the company is to hold 100 concerts this year.

Back in the capital, Huang Xiaomao was surprised that he could gather so many people, all of whom were well-known celebrities.

That's the charm of music programs.

My lord, times have changed!
I spent half the day studying at home, and then went to the Central Academy of Drama to take my academic exams.

Although he felt that with his abilities, he could still pass the cutoff score even if he submitted a blank paper in one subject, he still gave it his all.

At least make the total score look better.

All subjects were tested in one day.

After finishing the exam and handing in my paper, I was stopped by someone as I was leaving.

"Hello."

"Hello, who are you?"

"I am the head of the Film and Television Cinematography Department..."

The other person introduced themselves.

This person came to him to ask for compensation for the car.

"Need not."

“We absolutely have to use it!” the man holding his arm emphasized.

"Not only will I compensate you, but I'll also have to buy you an identical car."

"Just tell them you found the car, and we'll take a picture together."

Zhang Yuan: ...

Do you want me to cooperate with taking a vacation?

After the bicycle was stolen, most people online initially criticized him for using vulgar language, since he was the one who attracted the people.

If it hadn't happened to him, who would care if a bicycle were stolen?

Here's where the dissatisfaction lies.

The same applies to his situation now. It was just a minor incident of losing a car, and for him, the loss was negligible.

But the topic quickly shifted from his swearing to the Central Academy of Drama.

Someone on the Central Academy of Drama's online forum said that when their car was stolen, no teacher cared.

Many people agreed.

It wasn't Zhang Yuan who was angry, it was the school's inaction.

Up to this point, the Central Academy of Drama still didn't take it seriously. What do you guys think?

What, students can rebel?

Besides, they even withheld my graduation certificate!

Can an arm twist a thigh?
But not long after, the Beijing Film Academy's online forum started posting sarcastic and sarcastic comments, repeatedly reposting the content.

"Zhang Yuan should have come to Beijing Film Academy; the Central Academy of Drama is not a clean place."

"If they can lose their car on the first day, wouldn't they be embarrassed if they stayed a few more days?"

"It's already embarrassing, hahaha..."

They don't take what the students say seriously.

However, their arch-rivals started making sarcastic remarks, and these remarks were gradually escalating, which made the higher-ups at the Central Academy of Drama uneasy.

He immediately reprimanded his subordinates, saying that the person who stole the car should be expelled from school.

"No, no, no, it's not that serious, it's just a bicycle," Zhang Yuan quickly stopped him.

"It's fine if we don't deal with it, just write a letter of understanding."

Zhang Yuan was exasperated. Good grief!
When problems arise, instead of trying to solve them, people focus on punishing the person who caused the problem.

Why don't you take care of the school's atmosphere and crack down on theft?

No!

He was thinking of covering it up.

Ultimately, it's all about getting a letter of understanding to shut me up.

Then buy an identical car and pretend it's been found.

I was wondering why the entertainment industry's atmosphere was getting worse and worse; it's all because of you guys, right?
"A written letter of understanding is impossible; at most, a verbal agreement will suffice."

I will not keep paper records.

Why should the victims be expected to testify for you?
"This is the opinion of the school's higher-ups." The other party exerted slight pressure.

"I have many flaws, which you may not have noticed yet."

"If all else fails, we should reconsider whether I am suitable to study at the Central Academy of Drama. Let's think about it together before I am fully enrolled."

On campus, I call you Director or Leader.

What should you call me after we leave school?
The department head would also be seeing such a tough "student" for the first time.

What, you think you can fire me?

He was speechless, his eyes wide open.

"Why don't you guys discuss this some more? I'm going home for dinner now." He waved and left with a flourish.

With so much trouble, I might as well just stop reading.

If you push me any further, I'll go to Tsinghua University! (End of Chapter)