America: My Time

Chapter 703 The Impact of the Turmoil

Chapter 693 The Impact of the Turmoil
A storm has erupted on Taiwanese television. Originally, using one's resources to exchange for benefits was not a big deal, because it was something that everyone in the industry did, and all sorts of deals were made. However, with the emergence of Zhang Yuyan's case and Huang Xizhao's accountability, the storm has intensified, implicating more than just one or two people.

Meanwhile, there were some minor disturbances in the circle of the wealthy. After all, even Zhang Zhongmou had stepped forward, so it was impossible for the matter to remain unaffected. Those who were paying attention naturally understood what had happened. No one expected such a thing to happen so suddenly, and it was all caused by a rich young man, which also affected his family.

Although John gave Zhang Zhongmou face, many things cannot end there. Their business will still be affected. At the very least, John's companies will no longer cooperate with him, and many companies will be cautious. After all, John's power is too great, and no one is willing to offend a big shot like John for such a matter.

Soon after the turmoil at the television station, those people were even more shocked, making them feel that things were not so simple. Otherwise, the television station would not have made such changes, involving so many people. The changes at the television station also shocked the entertainment industry in Taiwan. No one expected that Asia Television would suddenly undergo such a shocking change, and everyone wanted to know the reason.

When they learned the reason behind it, they all sighed. The dark forces had no choice but to back down; they didn't want to get themselves involved because of a few insignificant underlings. A big shot like John was not someone they could afford to offend, so they quickly distanced themselves. At this time, these big shots received a notice from Phoenix Group: how they caused trouble was their own business, but they couldn't affect the artists under Phoenix Group. Phoenix Group's rules couldn't be broken, or they would be completely blacklisted.

No one dared to ignore Phoenix Group's warning. After all, they controlled a huge cinema chain. If they were to completely blacklist them, it would be difficult for them to survive in the entertainment industry. So they could only bow their heads and warn their underlings not to cause trouble in Phoenix Group's companies. However, it was unknown how long this situation could last. After all, the lure of profit could drive people crazy. Once these guys had been in the entertainment industry for a long time, they would naturally find ways to avoid this warning.

"Sister Yuyan, what are you thinking? What should we do now? Although the company has made changes, our situation hasn't changed much. We still have to face all sorts of problems!" Although the company is undergoing changes, it hasn't changed much for newcomers like Xiao Qiang. That's how the entertainment industry is. You won't reap without sowing. There are many things you can't do openly, but there are always ways to avoid them in secret.

Whether you attend invitations to drinks or other banquets is up to you. In this industry, there are countless ways to circumvent company restrictions. Moreover, those in high positions have considerable influence and connections, which cannot be controlled by company rules.

Within a few days, the news of Zhang Yuyan's incident had spread throughout the company. Many people knew that the current turmoil in the company was caused by this incident, and naturally, no one had a good impression of Zhang Yuyan because it affected them. In particular, those who were implicated all complained that Zhang Yuyan was being unreasonable!
They didn't care about Zhang Yuyan's feelings because in their eyes, Zhang Yuyan was just a newcomer and they didn't care at all. For artists in a brokerage company, some people were envious of Zhang Yuyan's previous resources, so rumors started to circulate. This is the entertainment industry. This circle is so crazy. They will do anything for resources.

“Perhaps this is the real reality. What we saw before was only its glamorous exterior; we never discovered the darkness hidden behind it. Although the company didn't say anything, I could feel their rejection. In their hearts, I shouldn't have refused, but accepted!” Zhang Yuyan couldn't help but show a bitter expression as she said this. After all, it all happened too quickly. Her own troubles were resolved, but many people were subtly rejecting her. Similarly, Xiao Qiang also experienced this rejection; since she was so close to Zhang Yuyan, she was naturally implicated.

Of course, this is only on the surface. In fact, it is her own beauty that has caused this. The competition among artists is even more intense. Xiao Qiang naturally understands what is going on. Before John pointed it out, she might not have understood. Now she has truly seen through everything. Without a background, one will naturally suffer a lot of oppression.

“Those guys are awful! They only know how to bully us when we're recruiting new people. Why don't they dare to bully Sister Cuiyu? They're just jealous of your opportunity, so they're deliberately excluding us! Why don't we go ask Sister Cuiyu? She knows better than us how to handle this situation!”

Pulled along by Xiao Qiang, the two went to see Sunny. However, they didn't encounter John this time. John had gone out earlier to deal with issues in Taiwan and was completely unaware of the two beauties' situation. "Sister Cuiyu, are you alone? Finally, I don't have to be so reserved!" A hint of joy flashed across Xiao Qiang's face when she didn't see John. To her, the pressure emanating from John was too intense. Although she had many ideas in her mind, putting them into practice wouldn't be an easy task.

"Have a seat, he's not that free, he has a lot of things to take care of!" Sonny smiled and invited the two to sit down.

After sitting down, Zhang Yuyan and Xiao Qiang explained their current situation and wanted to ask for Sunny's opinion. This was the first time they had encountered such a situation, and they were somewhat at a loss, even a little confused.

"You don't need to pay attention to what they say or care about them. They're just jealous. After all, the company's resources are limited; how can you get them without competing? As for the people in the company, there's even less to worry about. Your agents haven't said anything, so there's no need to care about what others think. Don't rush things now; let this matter pass. This kind of thing will disappear soon. It has nothing to do with you. It's just that some people lost their connections there because of the turmoil at Asia Television. As for opportunities, I'll help you connect!"

Since they are all under the Phoenix Group, the talent agency naturally has intricate connections with Asia Television. Now that Zhang Yuyan's incident has caused turmoil at Asia Television, it is only natural that some people's interests will be affected. As for those people thinking that Zhang Yuyan is immature, that is understandable, since they are used to bullying newcomers.

"Is Sister Cuiyu really alright? Those guys are so awful, they're all saying bad things about Sister Yuyan, they have no idea how much pressure Sister Yuyan was under!" Xiao Qiang was indignant on Zhang Yuyan's behalf, but he still had a tinge of worry in his heart. This was not only worry for Zhang Yuyan, but also worry for his own future development.

“It’s alright. If you feel uncomfortable, take a break for a while and relax. Newcomers all have to face this kind of situation. It’s much better to face it sooner rather than later. It’s better to see through the cruelty of this industry sooner, at least it will help you avoid some detours and understand what you want.” Sunny sighed softly as she spoke, because she had seen far too many people take detours and knew the situations they faced!
Some people were unwilling to accept this and had to compromise and pay various prices for resources. Sunny herself was no exception. Under external pressure, she had to compromise. Fortunately, she was lucky and had good followers. However, many more people paid the price but did not get everything they wanted. The resources they received did not bring them much benefit.

"What do you want?" Zhang Yuyan murmured to herself, while Xiao Qiang's expression kept changing. For these two newcomers, it was truly difficult to say. In their current state of confusion, they didn't even know what they wanted. Perhaps they had been drawn in by the glamorous allure of this industry in the past, but now, discovering its darkness left them somewhat bewildered.

"Yes, you need to understand what you want and what sacrifices you can make. Is it your interests and dreams, or fame and fortune? How much can you bear? This industry is very realistic; it's all about exchanging interests. Without connections and resources, you can't move an inch. It's not as glamorous as you think, especially now, with so many dark forces pouring into this industry. There are far too many dangers. Hong Kong is a case in point. I originally thought Taiwan would be better, but now it seems so too. Think carefully before you make a decision. Don't rush into making the wrong choice!"

Xiao Qiang nodded thoughtfully. What she wanted was not interest and ideals, but fame and fortune. Compared to so-called dreams, fame and fortune were tangible and visible. Interests and dreams couldn't put food on the table or provide a comfortable or luxurious life. Looking at everything Sunny had now, she felt that her sacrifices were nothing. At least she would live a better life.

“Sister Cuiyu, I want fame and fortune. Hobbies are useless. This industry is so cruel. This mentality will only make me suffer. I don’t want to suffer. Am I too materialistic?” Xiao Qiang didn’t hide anything and spoke her mind. She was a smart woman and knew that hiding things would be useless and would only affect their relationship.

(End of this chapter)