2001 Media Godfather

Chapter 64 is all top-tier.
Despite his conflict with Ji Yang, he still wants to work on "Entertainment Frontline".
Zhang Lanfang thought for a moment, "It just so happens that I'm going to attend the Spring Festival Gala preparation meeting in a few days. There will be many leaders from the State Administration of Radio and Television, as well as an interview session."

Chu An was overjoyed, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Grandma."

After hanging up the phone with Zhang Lanfang, he looked at the three bewildered people and asked, "Why are you all staring at me?"

Lu Mingze's brows furrowed into a knot. "I don't quite understand. You think you can suppress public opinion by targeting 'Entertainment Frontline'?"

Chu An shook his head decisively, "Definitely not!"

Lu Mingze was stunned. "Can't? Then why did you target them?"

Chu An: "It's just venting my anger!"

The host named Xiaoju told the story so badly, Mr. Chu doesn't like it, okay?
Lin Wanxing: "What about Ji Yang? Other media outlets will definitely follow up."

Chu An, "Ji Yang, well..."

He pondered for a moment, not because he was in a difficult position, but because he was thinking about which method would be more effective.

Ji Yang's little tricks wouldn't even be a big deal twenty years from now. To put it bluntly, this trivial matter wouldn't even be considered a satisfying moment in a modern entertainment novel.

If they really wanted to clarify things and reverse public opinion, all they needed was for any one person from the "With You" cast to stand in front of the camera and say, "Did you see the house of the female lead in this year's hottest drama? That's Chu An's house. He grew up in the Ningyuan Agricultural Machinery Factory compound. Does he have any connections?"

This matter falls apart on its own.

Chu An was thinking about how he could make a profit from it.

As a shrewd businessman and a seasoned veteran in the entertainment industry, it would be a huge oversight if he didn't take advantage of this low-intensity struggle to gain some benefits.

Suddenly, an idea struck him. He looked up at the three of them and asked, "Could we find that new singer that Ji Yang suppressed last year?"

Three people: "????"

I completely don't understand the logic behind President Chu's actions.

But Lin Wanchen smiled knowingly, "You know what, I might not know other people, but I might actually be able to find that new singer."

Lin Wanxing was puzzled by this. Her brother was indeed good at socializing, but how could he possibly know that singer?

"How come I didn't know you knew Fei?"

Lin Wanchen said the name for Lin Wanxing, "Fei Mingyu."

Lin Wanxing: "Yes! Fei Mingyu! How do you know him?"

Lin Wanchen, “I saw an interview with him where he said he was from the same hometown as you. I think his dad made socks, and the factory was only two villages away from our house, didn’t you know?”

Lin Wanxing was taken aback; she really didn't know.

Chu An slapped his thigh, "Serves Ji Yang right for being unlucky!"
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Zhuji, Zhejiang Province.

Fei Mingyu's father originally planned to have him help out at the factory so that he could take over his job in the future.

But after Fei Mingyu retired from the entertainment industry, he became very depressed and spent his days holed up in his old house in the countryside, holding his guitar and staring blankly.

Fei's father also knew that his son loved music and had dreamed of standing on a big stage and becoming a superstar since he was a child.

But who could have imagined that trouble would come knocking on his door when he hadn't offended anyone? He was attacked by the media, besieged at his home by crazed fans, and in the end, not only was his singing career completely ruined, but he also had to pay his management company a large sum of money.

All I can say is that they simply can't navigate that circle.

"Mingyu, how about we forget about it? Our factory makes millions a year, and our socks are sold all over the world. It's not necessarily worse than singing!"

"If you really like it, it's fine to treat it as a hobby and play around with it yourself."

Fei Mingyu nodded. "Dad, I know."

Not wanting his family to worry about him anymore, he simply picked up a hoe and said, "I'm going to dig some winter bamboo shoots. You and Mom should come back early tonight so we can have a few drinks together."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Fei was indeed delighted. "Your mother has buried several jars of fine wine in the backyard! Let's secretly dig one up and drink it!"

As the father and son were talking, a conspicuous Mercedes-Benz W140 appeared and stopped in front of their house.

Mr. Fei recognized the license plate.

Zhejiang businessmen are very united, especially those from the same hometown. He had met the father of the famous actress Lin Wanxing more than once at drinking parties.

He quickly went to greet him, "Mr. Lin, what brings you here?" Before he even arrived, he had already offered him a cigarette.

Lin's father got out of the car, accompanied by Lin Wanchen and Chu An.

He exchanged pleasantries with Mr. Fei and explained his purpose for visiting.

Mr. Fei immediately introduced Fei Mingyu to President Lin, and then invited Mr. Lin to the main room for tea while the young man chatted at his leisure.

Over here, Fei Mingyu curiously observed Lin Wanchen and Chu An. Chu An was also observing this somewhat shy young man.

"I've heard your songs, you're very talented."

Fei Mingyu also said, "I've seen your performance as Yu Huai; the finale just aired on Zhuji TV."

What started as a simple exchange of compliments turned into something else entirely when Chu An cut to the chase, asking, "Want to sing some more?"

Fei Mingyu, "??"

Chu An had already taken out a contract and handed it to Fei Mingyu, saying, "If you want, sign it, and I'll help you restart your acting career."

Fei Mingyu, “…”

He looked down at the contract.

It was a talent agency contract with Qunxing Entertainment, but upon opening it, I wondered, "What does 'affiliated with Qunxing' mean?"

The contract stipulated that he was temporarily using the name of Qunxing Company to conduct brokerage activities and negotiate business.

"Uh." Chu An looked slightly embarrassed. "I haven't established my own agency yet, so I can only temporarily be affiliated with Qunxing."

Fei Mingyu, “…”

Seeing this, Lin Wanchen added, "If you don't want to be affiliated, that's fine too. You can sign directly with Qunxing; I have no objection!"

Fei Mingyu thought, "How can this be so unreliable? Is this even possible?" But he had no interest in dealing with these incomprehensible operations.

He gave a wry smile. "You know who I've offended, don't you?"

Chu An: "I know, I don't get along with Ji Yang either."

Fei Mingyu: "Then congratulations, you're not far from retiring from the entertainment industry."

Chu An, "Are you afraid of him?"

Fei Mingyu was ignited with anger, "What the hell! You think I'm afraid of him?" But then he deflated, forcing a wry smile, "But I'm really a little afraid of his fans!"

Chu An was unaware of his experiences last year. Those fourteen or fifteen-year-old girls, seventeen or eighteen-year-old girls, dug up his residence in Shengjing, threw feces at him, blocked his door, and put up banners at the entrance of the community. They were capable of anything.

Fei Mingyu still feels lingering fear when he thinks about it: "A high school girl tried to slash my face with a utility knife while I was out."

Chu Andu laughed, "It won't affect your looks much!"

Okay, Fei Mingyu isn't a singer with a pretty face; his features are quite rugged, more like someone from the North.

Fei Mingyu looked up at Chu An and asked, "What makes you think you can handle Ji Yang?"

Chu An: "Originally, I was going to give it to you after the contract was signed."

“I thought you must have resentment in your heart and didn’t want to give up your singing career, so you would probably agree as long as a management company was willing to sign you.”

“Since you’re so timid…” He winked at Lin Wanchen, “Let him see.”

Lin Wanchen, however, started to fidget and reluctantly took out her bag, saying, "Actually, Wanxing has a very good voice, she can use it too!"

Chu An glared at him disdainfully, "Stop talking nonsense, I have plenty of these."

Only after Chu An said that did Lin Wanchen hand over a stack of A4 papers.

But his tone was very unfriendly, "Here you go!!"

Fei Mingyu was curious about what Lin Wanchen treasured so much.

When I got it and looked at it:
The First Snow of 2002.
The King of Karaoke.
A Thousand Reasons to Be Sad.
"Goodbye Kiss"
The lyrics were written by Chu An; the music was composed by a random singer from the Houhai bar street, based on the tune Chu An hummed.

Just kidding, CEO Chu travels to a parallel world, he can copy whatever he wants!! He could copy the annual hits charts from another timeline in twenty or thirty years and still not finish.

There are ten songs in total, and every single one of them is a game-changer.

Fei Mingyu was stunned. Not only did he have a good voice, but he was also very talented in songwriting.

At first glance, you can tell these songs are extraordinary.

Chu An spoke up at the right moment, "The first year of the agency contract is 90/10. I get 90%, you get 10%. From the second year onwards, you get 90%, I get 10%."

"If you agree, then sign the contract."

"I guarantee you'll become famous throughout the country within a month!"

(End of this chapter)