i'm not a bad man

Chapter 164 Look forward, look towards money

After Chen Linqi said such cruel words, he hung up the phone. I stood there with a heavy heart. I thought Zuo Xiaowei had solved all the troubles before she decided to go back to the small town. I never thought that Chen Linqi would find him through Qin Minhong. This is obviously a sign of unwillingness to give up, so for Zuo Xiaowei, there are only two choices left, either to return to BJ, or to compensate the other party for their losses; at this time, I am afraid there is no third way. Walk……

Looking at it now, whether she returns to BJ to continue her singing career or loses money, it is unrealistic. If Chen Linqi really takes her to court with a complaint, how will she deal with it then?

I feel it is necessary to make a call to Qin Minhong. She has been deeply involved in the entertainment industry and must be more experienced in handling this kind of contract disputes than me. Instead of thinking randomly here, it is better to listen to her professional opinions first.

……

I don’t know what’s wrong with me. It’s obviously just a consultation, but I feel uneasy in my heart. Probably because Qin Minhong and Lu Xi are too close. Even if it’s just a phone call, I will think of Lu Xi and the thoughts in my heart. The unbearable regret and the harm inflicted on her...

That day at the concert, I should have said "thank you" to her in person.

The call was dialed, and Qin Minhong answered the call after a moment. Before I spoke, she smiled and said to me, "You called me so soon!"

"Sister Minhong..."

Qin Minhong still smiled and said to me: "I heard that you and your little girlfriend went to live in a small town. I don't know what your thoughts are when you go back. If you want a stable life, I'm afraid it will be uncomfortable now... I I'm not someone who likes to talk nonsense. I know the reason why you called me... I have already read the contract signed by your little girlfriend and Chen Lynch Company. If she is really determined to give up this industry, then Chen Linqi's record company must be compensated... As for the amount of compensation, that is Chen Linqi's final say, because she signed a contract with loopholes. The compensation terms include the album's production costs and publicity expenses. This cost and There is no clear limit on publicity expenses in the contract, which means that Chen Linqi can use various names to expand the amount of compensation. For example, building relationships can also be included in the cost, and public relations expenses... How to define this public relations expense? , how to verify it? Anyway, there are too many tricks to play here. "

After pondering for a while, I replied: "I understand, this is a big trouble."

"It's not a big trouble... Chen Linqi really wants to cultivate her. If you let her go back to BJ and develop well, this matter will be over."

"That's impossible. She gave up on this matter because Chen Linqi wanted to impose unspoken rules on her. If she goes back, she will really become a lamb to be slaughtered."

What I said was serious, but Qin Minhong on the other end of the phone replied lightly: "In this industry, not everyone is like Lu Xi, and they have to make some sacrifices... If you even have this awareness, No, why did you choose this industry in the first place and end up getting yourself into such a big trouble?"

"Can't you just rely on your own strength and move up step by step?"

"If you say this, do you believe it yourself?"

I am speechless because I have read too many gossips and scandals on the Internet. It seems that those actresses who have become famous only need to get to the bottom of it. Except for a few exceptions, there is really no pure self-love.

At this time, Qin Minhong said to me again: "I have been in the industry for more than ten years, and I have seen too many things in this circle... I can tell you from my experience, the journey of your little girlfriend... She is When she decided to enter this industry, she must have been mentally prepared. She could make compromises when necessary, but this kind of mental preparation was not thorough enough. She still believed in love and was nostalgic for the world of mortals. It just so happened that you were here. At this time, I gave her hope. The decision she made before was instantly wiped out, so she returned to you without hesitation... As a senior practitioner, I think she is very immature and does not respect this industry enough, but As a bystander, I think she really loves you...because she gave up her dream of becoming a star and chose another lifestyle with no future. In today's society, there are not many girls like this anymore."

"Ah."

"I've said so much, and you only have one word for me?"

"I'm thinking about how to solve this problem... Choosing to live in a small town is a decision made by the two of us, so the trouble in front of us is the trouble of both of us."

"I'm sorry that what I just said to you is all in vain. Do you still need to think about this matter? The simplest solution is to give money. Do you think you have the financial ability to deal with Chen Linqi's lion's mouth? ?”

Before I spoke, Qin Minhong said again: "If you had this ability, you wouldn't have to call me like this, right?"

I felt embarrassed, so I gritted my teeth and replied, "I can't afford the liquidated damages even if I sell my two kidneys."

"Then what are you thinking about? Go back to BJ... If it really goes to court, your little girlfriend will become the biggest victim. Not to mention paying compensation, if you want to return to this industry in the future, I'm afraid no company will be willing to use her. What we hate most in this circle are artists who are disobedient and go against the company. There are talented people everywhere, and the company will not tolerate artists with such bad habits."

"I finally understand. In this circle, keeping oneself clean has become a sin." "Being clean and oneself is a virtue, but in this circle, it is a sin."

"Then tell me, as her boyfriend, how can I take her back to BJ? How can I push her into other people's arms and make money and fame?"

Qin Minhong on the other end of the phone took a long breath, and then smiled and said to me: "Actually, there is no way to get the best of both worlds... You can bring her to BJ, sign her to my company, and I will find a way to get her." Regarding the breach of contract... here, she doesn’t have to deal with any hidden rules, she can just create and sing well.”

I was surprised, and finally understood why Qin Minhong had the patience to talk to me so much. It turned out that she also wanted to take Zuo Xiaowei under her wing.

In my silence, Qin Minhong spoke again: "You and Zuo Xiaowei have known each other for a long time. I want to ask you something. Did she really write all the songs in the album she is preparing? ?”

I was stunned for a moment, and then said in a tone that left no room for doubt: "Of course she wrote it herself."

"She is indeed a rare talent. No wonder Chen Linqi is so reluctant to let go... Just let her come to my company. If she can cultivate a movie queen or a singer, my career will be complete!"

I swear, I never imagined that Zuo Xiaowei would be able to work with Lu Xi one day, but Qin Minhong put such a possibility in front of me. My heart was full of confusion, but there was also a trace of not knowing. The sense of expectation for a reason...

If Zuo Xiaowei could really be free of the unspoken rules and be able to fulfill Zuo Xiaowei's dream of becoming a star, there seemed to be no reason to refuse.

But will Zuo Xiaowei give up the small town life that has not yet begun and accept Qin Minhong's invitation?

If she doesn't accept it, how should Chen Linqi deal with it?If she accepts, what should I do? Should I go to BJ with her or return to Qingdao?
So many things entangled together suddenly made me confused...

……

"Han Chao, what are you doing? Everyone has been waiting for you for a long time, why haven't you come up yet?"

I looked up and saw Zuo Xiaowei lying on the armrest on the third floor of the hotel urging me.

"Here comes."

After that, I said to Qin Minhong on the phone: "Let me explain the stakes of this matter to her clearly, and the rest will depend on her own thoughts."

"Okay, then I'll wait for your reply."

"Sister Minhong, isn't this taking advantage of others' misfortune? Are you a good person or a bad person?"

Qin Minhong didn't expect me to be so straightforward. She was stunned for a moment, and then laughed and said: "Look at how stupid you are. Everyone is just living for a living. As long as you don't commit crimes, there is no distinction between good and bad people... Let's look forward to everything." , look at the money!”

This is an expression of values, but it is not a value I like, so I did not respond directly to Qin Minhong; after a period of silence, I finally asked her: "By the way, Sister Minhong, before... Lu Xi and I were That incident has no impact on her, right?"

"It has no impact at all. The brands we have cooperated with before are now in a normal state of cooperation... Speaking of this matter, I really think you are a person with a sense of proportion. The time you chose to clarify is right. Your girlfriend was present, the witnesses were also present, and it was an occasion that attracted quite a lot of attention... It was a perfect solution to the problem by taking advantage of the right time, place, and people, so I have no resentment towards you for dragging Lu Xi down. ”

"That's good, as long as it doesn't affect her career."

(End of this chapter)