Rebirth of the Entertainment Giant

The afternoon of the next day, QuoDuo held a press conference at Xinglong Hotel and shared the news about them partnering up with HuaXiang Entertainment to add some popularity and influence to the website.

Originally, the media didn't have much interest in the press conference initiated by QuoDuo. The commercial cooperation between the companies had nothing to do with the media outlets.

But hearing that Ling Ming would also be attending this conference, more than 40 media outlets attended. There were hundreds of reporters, the whole banquet hall was full of people.

The reason why Zhang Xiaohua let Ling Ming attend this conference was to use her fame to help QuoDuo gain momentum and let them witness the power of HuaXiang Entertainment.

As soon as Zhang Xiaohua and Ling Ming appeared, the reporters were like wolves seeking blood. They held up their cameras and screamed. Their flashes were like flashes of lightning, and the shots were all directed at Ling Ming. Obviously, she was today's focus.

The reporters rushed forward. If it wasn't for the security guards who were protecting the car, the reporters probably would have squeezed Ling Ming to death.

Zhang Xiaohua retreated to the side. No one was paying attention to him anyway, so it was enough to have Ling Ming supporting the scene.

Originally, Zhang Xiaohua did not intend to be present. This kind of thing was generally handled by Yuan Datong, but since the higher ups of QuoDuo Net all came out, he had to show up as well.

Seeing Zhang Xiaohua being left out by the media, Ling Ming was upset in her heart and took the initiative to head up to Zhang Xiaohua. She gently walked up and leaned against him, and instantly there were countless flashes. Zhang Xiaohua finally entered the lens and became the focus of the media.

Zhang Xiaohua smiled, though he didn't want to be in the limelight, he was sure Ming'ers gimmick just now had landed him pretty much on the front covers. Of course, Zhang Xiaohua knew that she did it while trying to help, but she just didn't understand the media enough yet. Zhang Xiaohua felt a little touched by the gesture.

After everyone settled down in their seats, the conference began. First up was an entertainment reporter who asked: "I would like to ask Miss Ling, your recent concert was a major success, breaking many records, and set a new standard for concerts to come. Do you have anything to say about this? How does it feel?"

Ling Ming smiled and turned to Zhang Xiaohua, modestly saying: "All this credit shouldn't be going to me but to the boss of our company, the songs were written by him, the location of the concert was his choice and even the stage was designed by him. I'm just a small part of this success."

"So, Miss Ling, with your current status and fame, are you to seeking a better company, like Wang Jingwen?" A reporter from the Eight Diagrams newspaper asked, their topics never swayed from gossip and half-truths.

"Dammit, is this kid looking for a slap in the face!?" Zhang Xiaohua muttered in his heart, sighing at the gossip reporter. As long as he said a word, ten security guards in a moment's time would escort the reporter out. But Zhang Xiaohua really wanted to hear what Ling Ming would say.

Ling Ming smiled and asked the gossip reporter: "Where is this 'better company' you speak of?"

The gossip reporter's face showed a sly smile: "For example, New Century Entertainment, they would probably be over the moon to receive Miss Ling."

Ling Ming had matured over the past few months, getting used to interacting with reporters and fans, so she calmly answered: "Do you want me to end up like Wang Jingwen, ruined in the hands of New Century Entertainment?"

Ling Ming put on a serious expression and said to all the reporters present: "Wang Jingwen was my predecessor. I used to follow her example. On such an occasion, I shouldn't be say anything about her, but the truth is that leaving HuaXiang Entertainment and going to the New Century Entertainment was the biggest mistake Wang Jingwen made in her life. If not, the protagonist of the concert wouldn't have been me, but her!"

"What about the other big companies like Rock Records, Huasheng and Universal? With your current fame and status, any company would be willing to welcome you with open arms." The gossip reporter continued without a care.

It was clear that Ling Ming didn't want to leave HuaXiang Entertainment, but this gossip reporter didn't seem to accept this which was starting to annoy Zhang Xiaohua.

"This kid... I wonder how much New Century is paying him?" Zhang Xiaohua snorted, whispering to Xiong Zhuang: "I wish someone would just slap some sense into him."

Xiong Zhuang nodded his head, and even looked over to the gossip reporter, like a lion staring at its prey.

Seeing that Xiong Zhuang wanted to make a move, Zhang Xiaohua was on the verge of sweating cold and quickly explained: "I was joking with you, jeez, can you please not take it so seriously?"

Xiong Zhuang was a man of friendship, who valued brotherhood more than anything...

Hurricane Security had been facing the risk of bankruptcy. But then Zhang Xiaohua stepped in, giving work for the company and allowing Xiong Zhuang and his brothers to earn money to support their families.

Therefore, in Xiong Zhuang's heart, Zhang Xiaohua wasn't simply his employer. He saw him as his benefactor!

"Boss Zhang can rest assured that I will keep things clean and simple. He won't even know what hit him." Xiong Zhuang promised as a guarantee. His pair of fierce eyes still staring at the gossip reporter.

"Forget it, just focus on taking care of Ming'er." Zhang Xiaohua said. He was just bored and joking about, he didn't expect to be taken so seriously.

Xiong Zhuang's nodded, but his pair of sharp razor-like eyes remained unbiased, locked onto the gossip reporter.

Hearing the reporters comeback, Ling Ming rolled her eyes and didn't answer back to the gossip reporter. The more you paid attention to such a person, the more he relished in it. The best way was to completely ignore him.

Ling Ming politely reminded the reporters on the scene: "I am sorry everyone, today's press conference is about the cooperation between QuoDuo and HuaXiang Entertainment. I am only here in a supporting role, so please direct your questions at them instead. Show respect for your own profession and respect for us. Thank you!"

Acknowledging how inappropriate their behavior had been, they have turned their questions to the theme of the press conference.

"Boss Zhang, everyone knows that you are one of the youngest and most talented musician in the industry and have brought us many classic songs. What I want to ask is... when you create music, where does the inspiration come from?" Asked a reporter with a polite attitude.

"From another world!" Without any precautions, Zhang Xiaohua replied to the reporter's question. Everyone was stunned, looking at Zhang Xiaohua in confusion.

He smiled and explained: "I mean, every musician has a world of their own. In the other world, you can create anything you want. As long as you close your eyes and seriously think about what you lack in this world, then in another world you can arbitrarily create what you lack. I gain my inspiration like this."

"Excuse me, Boss Zhang, many have crowned you as the future leader of the Huaxian music scene. If you had to compare yourself to something, then what do you think symbolises you best?" Another reporter asked aloud.

"Well let's say, if the current Huaxia music scene is dark, then I see myself something alike to a candle burning to bring a bright light to the Huaxian music scene."

After a brief silence, a sudden thunderous applause broke out on the scene. Many reporters felt admiration towards for Zhang Xiaohua's spirit.

Willing to become a candle, at the expense of burning his life to illuminate the entire Huaxian music scene. Such spirit!

Such musicians deserved everyone's respect!

Looking at the moving expressions before him, Zhang Xiaohua smiled wryly in his heart. He just talked casually. Why were they so hyped up for?

"In fact, not only for myself but also for the entertainment culture, as the largest video website in Huaxia, QuoDuo has made great contributions. Now the president and editor-in-chief of QuoDuo are here, so feel free to direct the rest of your questions to them."

Zhang Xiaohua successfully transferred the attention of reporters to the QuoDuo. After all, this press conference was initiated by QuoDuo. He didn't want to grab the limelight from them too much.

Seeing that there was no room for him to intervene here and bring the focus back on to his topic, the gossip reporter from before gathered his things and turned to leave. Xiong Zhuang turned and nodded to two people, who quietly followed from behind.

Just exiting out of the doors of the banquet hall, the gossip reporter suddenly felt that both his arms were tightly grasped and he was lifted off the ground.

The gossip reporter felt a rush of wind and then he heard his lace glasses smash!

In the confusion, the gossip reporter couldn't see the other side's appearance as his head was held in place.

Only a moment later, the gossip reporter was already swollen and bruised, his teeth were broken, and he was motionless on the ground. The weak body twitched from time to time, and a lot of blood overflowed from his mouth.

"You, drag him to the toilet. You, clean up the blood here. Move fast, don't be discovered."

Xiong Zhuang wiped the blood on his fist with a paper towel and told the two men. After that, as if nothing had happened, he walked into the banquet hall quietly, and reappeared behind Zhang Xiaohua.