How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 427 Not Alone
Zhang Wen walked out of the director's office and returned to his workstation in full view of everyone.

To everyone's surprise, he didn't tidy up the items on the table, nor did he stare blankly at the computer. Instead, he took out his phone from his pocket and quickly tapped the screen with his fingers, as if he were typing.

This situation lasted for several minutes, and everyone was a little confused when they saw that Teacher Zhang had not left his workstation.

what's the situation?
Why are you still working here?

Shouldn't he leave the company or report to the cleaning team?

The group exchanged glances, all seeing surprise in each other's eyes. Just moments ago, they had been discussing how Teacher Zhang would definitely leave the training department, but now, seeing Teacher Zhang sitting calmly at his workstation, it was clear that everyone had guessed wrong.

"How did you think Mr. Li punish Teacher Zhang? It wasn't just a simple deduction of her bonus, was it?" an employee couldn't help but ask a colleague at the next table, his voice barely audible.

"I don't know, there might not be any punishment, maybe they just scolded me a few times," my colleague said quietly.

"No way? Such a light punishment? Has Mr. Li changed his ways?"

"Who knows? Maybe it's the calm before the storm, and they'll be packing their bags and leaving in no time."

"..."

Just as everyone was making wild guesses, Zhang Wen suddenly stood up, took his thermos to the tea room, filled it with water, and returned to his seat.

His leisurely demeanor, as if he had retired early, was truly enviable.

"Quick, check the company's Weibo!"

Someone shouted softly, instantly drawing everyone's attention back from Zhang Wen.

"What's going on? The company issued another statement?" someone asked curiously.

"Is the company starting to fight back?"

"There's going to be a good show."

Everyone eagerly took out their phones to check what the company's official Weibo account had posted, even forgetting to avoid the cameras, openly slacking off under the surveillance.

It would have been better if they hadn't watched it; after watching it, everyone was thinking, "Holy crap!"

Statement: After in-depth communication with the co-producer of "Perfect Days," both parties have reached a consensus on the previous series of disputes, and the misunderstanding has been completely resolved...

In this Weibo post, Tianxi Media not only admitted to oversights in artist management and failure to supervise Song Haoran's team, which led to Song Haoran concealing key facts and maliciously provoking conflicts within the production crew, severely damaging the reputation of the company and the production crew, but also clearly stated that it would hold Song Haoran accountable for his related actions.

Almost simultaneously, the official account of the TV series "Perfect Days" also posted on Weibo, stating that it had resolved the misunderstanding with Tianxi Media and reached a settlement, and finally called on the public to focus on the work itself.

After reading the statement, everyone looked at the figure leisurely drinking water in disbelief.

"Oh my god, the company actually apologized!"

"Am I dreaming? Someone pinch me."

"Could the company's Weibo account have been hacked? This is the first time I've seen a company take the initiative to apologize. I really want to know what Mr. Zhang said to General Manager Li just now."

"..."

When Xu Qingyu saw the Weibo post, even though she already knew the general content beforehand, she still gasped in shock.

Having worked at Tianxi Media for so many years, this is the first time I've ever seen General Manager Li bow his head and apologize. It's truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

However, based on her understanding of President Li, she knew that things wouldn't turn over so easily. Even if he apologized, it would only be temporary. He would definitely seek revenge when the opportunity arose, though perhaps in a more covert way.

Ugh!
Xu Qingyu sighed unconsciously.

This time, President Li used Song Haoran as a pawn; who knows if he'll use her as a pawn next time.

Seeing Song Haoran's current fate, she really didn't want to be the scapegoat.

Unfortunately, being at the company means I have no choice in what I do.

After seeing the statement, Liu Haiyang, sitting in his office, breathed a sigh of relief; the matter was finally over.

To be honest, he didn't expect President Li to apologize to Zhang Wen, but the fact that they reached a reconciliation so quickly suggests that President Li must have made some sacrifices.

He thought the result was very good.

From a businessman's perspective, the company can do without Zhang Wen, but if Zhang Wen can be kept, he will create more value for the company.

A high-quality script, excellent songs, outstanding trainees...

that's enough.

It is very unwise to only focus on immediate benefits while ignoring long-term interests.

As for someone like Mr. Li, who would turn down money just to save face, he must have lost his mind.

Just as Tianxi Media employees were surprised, a huge uproar also broke out online. No one expected that the two sides, who had been fiercely arguing last night, would develop peacefully today, and everyone expressed their opinions.

"Finally, the dust has settled. The creative team behind 'Perfect Days' is excellent, and hopefully, its reputation won't be affected by off-screen drama."

"Tianxi Media's statement is as good as nothing. They already mentioned the oversights in artist management in their previous statement. They have no sincerity at all and are obviously just trying to quell the situation."

"Song Haoran is really unlucky. He was fired by the company and still has to take the blame. His way back to the industry is completely blocked."

"The reconciliation between the two sides proves the saying: there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests."

"Waiting for the reversal to continue."

"..."

As the buzz continues to grow, related topics have also trended on social media, making the TV series "Perfect Days" a hit even before its release.

After this bullying, transfer, and reconciliation, the TV series received unprecedented attention, and its popularity soared, leaving many currently airing TV series far behind.

noon.

Zhang Wen went to the company cafeteria for lunch, and the moment he appeared, he immediately attracted the attention of countless people.

Many people whispered and pointed at him, but no one dared to approach him. Even crew members who had worked with him before did not come up to greet him, for fear that it would reach Mr. Li's ears.

Teacher Zhang isn't afraid of General Manager Li, but they are.

Everyone knows that although the incident surrounding Song Haoran's bullying of staff has ended, the feud between President Li and Teacher Zhang will definitely not end so easily.

Mr. Li suffered a major setback in front of Teacher Zhang and will definitely seek revenge. Getting close to Teacher Zhang at this time could very well lead to him being implicated.

Zhang Wen didn't care about other people's opinions. He ordered two servings of braised pork knuckle rice and found an empty table to sit down and eat.

"Teacher Zhang, is anyone here?"

I had only taken a few bites when a voice suddenly sounded beside me.

Zhang Wen looked up and saw a group of people standing around the dining table, including music producer Wang Qi and the five members of the Future Girls group.

Several people were grinning at him, completely oblivious to the strange looks he was getting from others. "Nobody's here," Zhang Wen replied.

Wang Qi immediately placed the plate he was holding on the table and then sat down opposite him.

Zhao Tong and Zhang Jiajia grabbed the remaining two seats, while Cheng Sisi, Chen Silu, and Su Jin, who hadn't managed to get any, pulled over three chairs from the side, making the originally spacious dining table suddenly crowded.

"What are you doing?" Zhang Wen asked.

"Let's eat," Zhao Tong said.

"Aren't you afraid of being retaliated against by the boss?" Zhang Wen asked.

"Teacher Zhang, have you forgotten? The company never intended to provide us with any resources," Chen Silu said nonchalantly.

“Yes, Teacher Zhang, you are our person in charge. Our songs and endorsements are all from you. They have nothing to do with the company. If we don’t work with you, are we supposed to work with the company?” Zhang Jiajia said.

Zhang Wen looked around and finally fixed his gaze on Wang Qi.

It was fine for Zhao Tong and the others to eat with him, because apart from him, these five people had no one else to rely on; this was written into the contract.

But Wang Qi is different. The other party is a company employee. If he is isolated by others, how can he carry out his work in the future?
"Why are you looking at me?" Wang Qi said while eating. "If they don't want me here, they'll find somewhere else. Others may worry about losing their jobs, but I'm not. Haven't you heard the saying, 'Gold shines wherever it is'? Resigning me would be a loss for the company."

Zhang Wen was slightly taken aback. After thinking about it for a moment, he realized that what was said was indeed correct.

The other party is not only a top music producer at Tianxi Media, but also a renowned figure in the entire music industry, so there is absolutely no need to worry about losing one's job.

Moreover, if the other party really loses their job, it would be a good thing for him, as he could bring the other party under his wing and make them a member of his future company.

“Okay, based on what you just said, if the company fires you, or if you’re unhappy at the company, I’ll fund a music studio for you. You can work whenever you want then, and I guarantee it will be more comfortable than here,” Zhang Wen said earnestly.

Wang Qi was taken aback, not expecting the other party to say such things. Although she didn't know if it was a joke, she felt very comfortable hearing it.

"I'll take that seriously. If I get fired from the company, I'll definitely come looking for you," Wang Qi said, taking it as a joke. "By the way, I heard the TV series has wrapped up filming?"

"Mm." Zhang Wen nodded.

"Great, it's finally my turn!" Wang Qi said happily.

"?" Zhang Wen looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.

“Arrangement!” Wang Qi reminded him, “Your next job is to arrange several songs for the group’s new album with me. Without you by my side, I always feel like something is missing.”

At this point, she suddenly realized that her words could be easily misunderstood, so she quickly explained, "What I mean is, without your opinions and suggestions, the music I've composed just doesn't feel right."

Zhao Tong and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Teacher Wang is indeed a top-notch producer, but they trust Teacher Zhang even more.

“Okay,” Zhang Wen readily agreed.

Since he's free right now, he can help with the selection process.

"Great!" Wang Qi slapped the table excitedly, almost overturning the plate. "After dinner, come with me to the recording studio. I've only finished composing one piece, and I've been stuck on one part for three days. I really need your advice to give me some inspiration."

"No problem." Zhang Wen gave an OK sign.

He is currently in charge of the future girl group, so this is also part of his job.

Those around watched this scene with particularly complex expressions.

Some people envied Zhang Wen for having a group of partners around her even though she had offended President Li, while others secretly worried about these people, feeling that they had not taken President Li seriously and would definitely be retaliated against.

After dinner, Zhang Wen and Wang Qi led the members of the Future Girls group to the recording studio.

Along the way, many employees stopped and whispered among themselves as they watched their backs.

"Did the Future Girls group do this on purpose? They're chatting and laughing with Zhang Wen at this time. Aren't they showing off to President Li?"

"Do they think they're big stars just because they made one song popular, and that they don't even respect President Li anymore?"

"Sigh, still young."

"What youth? I think it's arrogance. Just wait to be sidelined by President Li."

"..."

Zhang Wen heard every word the employees said, but he didn't care. Many people didn't know about the new contract that the future girl group had signed with the company. If they knew that the company would neither pay for the group nor provide resources for it, would they still worry that the group would be shelved?

What's the difference between this kind of treatment and being sidelined?

Upon arriving at the recording studio, Wang Qi couldn't wait to turn on his computer and play the melody he had composed for the song.

"Teacher Zhang, listen to this."

After speaking, click the play button.

The melody begins with a light and cheerful rhythm, with a touch of playfulness that makes people feel happy and relaxed.

Zhang Wen closed his eyes and listened attentively. When the melody ended, he opened his eyes and said, "It's good overall, but the chorus could be strengthened a bit. Raise the pitch to make the whole song more powerful."

Wang Qi's eyes lit up upon hearing this. As expected of the song's creator, he could solve the problem that had been bothering her for many days with just one sentence.

"I was wondering why it always felt like something was missing. Now I understand. I know the problem now."

He immediately started making changes on the computer after saying that.

Zhang Wen offered his opinion from the side, while Zhao Tong and the others stood around listening attentively, occasionally humming along to the melody and feeling the rhythm and atmosphere of the song.

In contrast to the harmonious atmosphere in the recording studio, the atmosphere in the general manager's office was exceptionally oppressive.

"Oh!"

The thermos fell to the ground, spilling water everywhere, and the outer wall was dented.

Secretary Hu stood nervously to the side, watching the cup still rolling on the ground. This was the third water cup that President Li had broken today.

"Bastard!" Li Lehua cursed, his face contorted with rage.

She just received a call from Chairman Zhao. Although the negative comments about the company online are gradually subsiding, the shareholders do not approve of her handling of the situation and even accuse her of tarnishing the company's reputation.

Ultimately, these people just want to use this public opinion as a pretext to force the company to replace its employees and plant people within it in order to gain more benefits.

She has made so much money for these shareholders, and now they are accusing her of damaging the company's image over a trivial matter. Isn't this negating all her achievements over the years?

You beasts! A bunch of beasts who eat meat without spitting out the bones!

Of course, compared to these beasts, she hated Zhang Wen even more. It was this man who made her lose face in front of the entire company and made her a laughing stock among her peers.

Hey Zhang, don't get cocky, we'll see!
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(End of this chapter)