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Chapter 148 You're a fucking lunatic!
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Just like dominoes, once the first one is knocked down, they all collapse one after another, affecting the whole thing!

Early in the morning of June 12.

Laba Festival.

Xu Haibo, head of the film and television department of Tianyu Media, hung up the phone in a gloomy mood.

The series of events triggered by Zheng Yichen caught Tianyu Entertainment off guard just as it was about to go public!

As of the early morning of the 30th, although Tianyu Media had made timely adjustments and clarified that the taxes of other artists were all normal, the heat on the internet did not subside. On the contrary, the words "tax evasion" have become the top search terms on major entertainment websites. All kinds of negative news about Zheng Yichen and "Love Ferris Wheel" have flooded the internet and cannot be suppressed!

This morning, a bunch of artists from [Huashang Brothers] suddenly appeared in the entertainment industry, publicly taking sides, claiming to be Zhang Jingya's senior brothers and sisters, and publicly condemning [Tianyu Media], demanding justice for their "junior sister" and asking [Tianyu Media] to pay back the money...

Although they adjusted and took timely countermeasures, cutting ties with the film "Love Ferris Wheel," the impact was extremely negative, indirectly affecting Tianyu's listing process.

Xu Haibo lit a cigarette and smoked it silently, his gaze fixed on the group of media below.

It's already early morning.

But the media, driven by the desire for news and popularity, refused to leave!

They tried every means to dig up news about other artists under [Tianyu Media], the bigger the better!
Xu Haibo knew that Zhang Jingya was just a pawn in the game!

Zhou Yang pushed over the person who played the first card.

Behind Zhou Yang, the other four entertainment companies definitely put in a lot of effort; otherwise, the popularity wouldn't have been pushed so high all at once!
Oh shit!

In the past six months, they have cleaned up all the mess in their preparations for going public!

The only thing we overlooked was the new attraction, "Love Ferris Wheel"!
did not expect……

Oh shit!

They were completely outmaneuvered!
"Mr. Xu, they won't accept any of our transfers..."

"They also refuse to communicate over the phone and insist that you come to their company to talk in person..."

"Otherwise, they'll keep attacking us relentlessly..."

"This madman!"

"He just wants the spotlight!"

"..."

Xu Haibo heard his assistant come out.

After listening, Xu Haibo nodded, silently looked out the window, and finally closed his eyes!

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"I just received a call from [Tianyu Media]..."

Next to the Yanjing Public Security Bureau.

In the office of [Xuan Shi Entertainment] company.

Zhang Jingya sat in the chair, looking at Zhou Yang across from her who was flipping through a book, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

During this period, she experienced what it means to be the center of attention and become an overnight sensation!
Countless media outlets, countless reporters, and countless people rush towards her whenever they see her, bombarding her with questions.

Her phone, as soon as it's turned on, receives countless calls...

Many unknown artists, with whom she had no prior connection and who held high positions in the industry, contacted her claiming to be her seniors, offering their support in continuing the fight and even encouraging her to sue Tianyu Media...

Entertainment industry!
It's really complicated.

Human nature is more complex.

Zhang Jingya always remembered that during her junior year of college, when they were preparing to film "Love Ferris Wheel," she and An Xiaoshi tried to ask them for help, but they received no response whatsoever. And now...

They were all as warm and friendly as siblings...

She even received an invitation from the film division of [Washington Brothers], who wanted her to join them and promised to prepare a film for her!
"How did you respond?"

Under the lamplight, Zhou Yang silently closed his book and calmly looked at Zhang Jingya.

“I refused,” Zhang Jingya replied.

After this incident, Zhang Jingya matured a lot overnight and was no longer as naive as before.

"Yes, all private deals are unacceptable..." Zhou Yang nodded after listening.

"What should we do next?" Zhang Jingya asked Zhou Yang.

In just a few days.

She witnessed Zhou Yang's ability to manipulate events at will, and even more so, his ruthlessness!
She knew very well that she was now in the middle of a whirlpool, in great danger, and that she and Zhou Yang were now in the same boat. The thing she should do most was to follow Zhou Yang's advice step by step; otherwise, she would fall into an even more dangerous situation.

“Actually, there’s not much else to do. A single rock can trigger an avalanche, but once it starts, that rock becomes insignificant…” Zhou Yang smiled, his gaze silently drifting out the window. “You’ve worked hard these past few days. Go and get some rest…”

"I can't sleep." Zhang Jingya shook her head. "Will they give us money?"

“Not only will they, they’ll be begging to give it to you. As the most crucial piece in the whole game, they’ll worry that you’ll actually join [Huashang Brothers]. Tianyu is currently in a critical period for its IPO, and these messy rumors need to be dealt with as soon as possible. You can choose to go left or right depending on the situation…” Zhou Yang stared at Zhang Jingya seriously.

After listening, Zhang Jingya lowered her head and fell into a long silence.

Just at this time……

Zhou Yang's phone rang. He answered it with a smile.

"I'm free all day tomorrow, Mr. Xu. I'll be waiting for you at [Xuan Shi Entertainment]..."

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"Mr. Xu, could you tell me about the compensation arrangements for Zhang Jingya?"

"Mr. Xu, I heard that Zheng Yichen is paying back taxes. Will Tianyu Media take responsibility for this?"

"Mr. Xu, is Chen Liang also suspected of tax evasion? I saw a report online saying that Chen Liang is suspected of tax evasion and falsifying concert revenue. Is this true?"

"..."

early morning.

[Xuan Shi Entertainment] was packed with people.

As soon as Xu Haibo got out of the car, he was immediately surrounded by the media.

The media outlets bombarded the media with a series of provocative questions, clearly hired by their competitor, [Washington Brothers], to stir up trouble. A single misstep in the answers could plunge them into another media storm!

This once fueled Xu Haibo's anger.

But he still managed a smile in the end.

"We are also very sorry about the 'Love Ferris Wheel' project, but as we stated beforehand, our company was only the distributor for this project. There is a fundamental difference between distribution and production. Moreover, as early as 2002, our relationship with Zheng Yichen had already become a simple cooperative one. In a sense, Zheng Yichen was not an artist under our [Tianyu] company... Of course, we will not shirk any responsibility. We also have oversight shortcomings. We will properly and reasonably help Ms. Zhang Jingya handle this matter..."

After responding, he lowered his head and, escorted by security guards, walked into [Xuan Shi Entertainment].

The media wanted to take more photos of the details, but were ultimately stopped by the security guards at the entrance.

He led his lawyer through a narrow path cluttered with miscellaneous items and into the conference room.

He frowned.

It's more like a warehouse than a meeting room...

Apart from a table, the rest of the room was piled with all sorts of random things, including a Sun Wukong headgear.

The thought of them being stabbed in the back by a few scoundrels from this company made him feel nauseous.

"Mr. Xu!"

"Mr. Zhou, the place you chose to meet me here is truly unique!"

Upon entering the conference room, he saw Zhou Yang, who was all smiles and appeared quite refined. He then sat down with a forced smile.

“I’m a coward. If we met at your [Tianyu], I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to get out. This place is good, close to the police station, right at the foot of the capital, it’s great…” Zhou Yang smiled and poured him a glass of water.

Zhou Yang's sarcastic voice made Xu Haibo's expression even colder: "You're a coward? You'd love to tear the sky apart... Fine, I'm here now to prove my sincerity. Tell me your conditions."

"First, let me introduce you. This is Ms. Zhang Jingya, and this is Ms. An Xiaoshi. They are both victims of 'Love Ferris Wheel'... According to public data, 'Love Ferris Wheel' grossed 3200 million yuan and sold over a million DVDs. As investors, they are all eager to know who received the box office revenue share from 'Love Ferris Wheel'..." Zhou Yang introduced An Xiaoshi and Zhang Jingya, who were sitting next to him, and asked with a smile.

Xu Haibo didn't look at the two men, but stared at Zhou Yang: "The betting agreement is in black and white; she can choose not to sign it! As for Ms. An, according to the information I obtained, her investment has been diluted by subsequent investments. After clarifying the situation last night, we actively communicated with Ms. An and prepared to pay her 115 million yuan for box office revenue sharing, but, clearly, Ms. An did not accept our offer..."

When An Xiaoshi heard this, her expression changed immediately, and she was about to say something...

But Zhou Yang stopped him.

"I remember that her initial investment, and subsequent investments, were all more than 115 million, right?"

"Yes! But not every movie can make money. Besides, the initiator of the 'Love Ferris Wheel' project is Zheng Yichen. He negotiated the project with our company in a collaborative manner. We were just the middleman, responsible for communication... We are unaware of any other disputes or details. You can ask Zheng Yichen..."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yang nodded with a smile, then stood up: "Alright, then please go back... We'll communicate with Zheng Yichen..."

“Zhou Yang, we’re here to resolve this!” Xu Haibo frowned upon seeing Zhou Yang’s attitude. “This incident has already caused immeasurable damage to Tianyu Media…”

"What does this have to do with me?" Zhou Yang stared coldly at Xu Haibo.

"You! I'm here this time as a mediator to resolve this matter!"

"You told me to ask Zheng Yichen, what the hell did you solve? Don't take on a job you're not qualified for..." Zhou Yang slammed his hand on the table, looking down coldly at Xu Haibo who was sitting there.

"Zhou Yang, what kind of attitude is this!" Xu Haibo stood up.

"Xu Haibo, what the hell is your attitude? I'm the CEO of a company, and you're just a deputy head of a film department, having tea and chatting with you. I'm already giving you face. Don't push your luck. I'm speaking to you politely, but what the hell are you talking about with me, this contract!"

An Xiaoshi and Zhang Jingya stared blankly at Zhou Yang, who suddenly ripped off his suit jacket, took off his glasses, and began swearing furiously at the negotiating table.

In their minds, Zhou Yang was either very polite and refined, or always smiling...

They had never seen Zhou Yang like this before; it was as if he had suddenly become a different person, like a madman.

The two were so frightened that they slowed their breathing.

"You, you, you..." Seeing Zhou Yang's sudden outburst, Xu Haibo was so angry that he couldn't say a word.

“I gave you face by calling you General Manager Xu, and you really think you're so great? Fine, I only have one condition: their box office share, settled in full today! At the same time, after paying the taxes, have that Zheng Yichen come over and publicly apologize. That's how this matter is officially closed for me, otherwise…” Zhou Yang stared at Xu Haibo, took out his phone: “This is the phone number of Zhou Jiao, the head of the film and television department at [Huashang Brothers]. If I make that call, this will be a big deal. Those who know me know I like to play big…”

"You're a fucking lunatic!" Xu Haibo's eyes bulged with rage, trembling as he spoke.

"Heh..." Zhou Yang sneered, making a gesture as if to dial a phone.

Xu Haibo took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and sat back down in his chair, staring at Zhou Yang: "I'm here today to resolve this matter, not to escalate it. If this gets out of hand, it won't be good for either of us. Let's sit down and talk. The contract issue can be negotiated..."

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