My wife is in my arms

Chapter 467 The Wind Rises at Eighteen
Jiang Yiren glanced at her husband.

Normally, she would have said something, but things are different now. Her best friend is really in trouble this time, and her promising acting career may be completely interrupted because of this.

Logically speaking, as Zhang Yi's agent, Du Qing should stand up for her, but... Jiang Yiren guessed that this high-level person must have a very powerful background.

Otherwise, given Du Qing's personality, he would definitely have stepped in.

No matter how powerful her background was, after Zhang Yi chose to ignore her, Du Qing should have contacted other higher-ups to get the promotional resources for the two released songs, but she...

I thought about it.

Jiang Yiren felt that the situation might really be beyond one's control, and this was something that many female artists in the entertainment industry often encountered. Unless they became real capital, even first- or second-tier artists were just minor characters that could be manipulated at any time in the eyes of capital.

The only difference is that some artists choose to silently endure it, while others choose to ignore it and let the company handle it as it sees fit. They figure there's no way to force them; at worst, they'll be sidelined. Unlike her best friend, who directly brought two lawyers into the company, paid a large sum of money in breach of contract fees, and terminated her contract.

Jiang Yiren had never encountered such a situation before. This was probably because many people knew she was the second young lady of the Jiang family. Although her father said he would no longer care about her, no one dared to actually try. So when she heard that her husband wanted to continue writing songs for Zhang Yi, Jiang Yiren didn't say anything. On the contrary, she thought it was a good idea.

If you can't act, then sing.

No matter how powerful the capital is, it's impossible for it to extend its reach into music platforms. Even if it had the power, Jiang Yiren believes that given the music platform's attitude towards her husband, all her husband needs to do is say a word to the platform's executives, and the platform will no longer give this capital any face.

After all, saving face is one thing, but when it comes to real interests, the choice is obvious.

Since its release yesterday, "The Song of Remembrance" has been purchased more than 20 million times. Such data has not been seen in recent years. Therefore, the executives of the music platform would not be so foolish as to make things difficult for Zhang Yi and offend her husband.

As night fell, a cold wind swept through the city, but with the windows closed, all the sound of the wind was blocked out of the second-floor living room.

"I'm back"

After having dinner, Zhang Yi sat in the living room on the second floor for a while before getting up and speaking.

"It's windy outside, so let's stay here tonight and have a good chat."

Jiang Yiren said with a smile.

As her best friend, Jiang Yiren knew that even though Zhang Yi didn't show any signs of distress, she needed someone to be with her. The key was that she would be alone when she went back, so Jiang Yiren couldn't let her leave, both emotionally and logically.

In the past, when she ran away from home with Xiao Zishan and stayed in a hotel, Zhang Yi would stay with her at night. Jiang Yiren always remembered this. Now... Jiang Yiren didn't think of repaying him in this way. She was just worried about Zhang Yi going home alone at this time.

"I……"

Zhang Yi wanted to say a few more words, but Jiang Yiren interrupted her with a smile, saying, "Just stay if I tell you to. I can't possibly pay you back!"

"Miss Zhang, don't refuse now."

Zhang You also chimed in, "You're all alone at home now, so there's nothing to do back home. You might as well stay here for a few days. Don't worry, Zishan will keep you company, I promise you won't be bored."

Given Zhang You's current status, aside from writing songs for Zhang Yi to sing, he really can't offer much help.

He did want to stand up for the beautiful Zhang.

But Zhang You knew his own limitations. His family was still heavily in debt, so he had no right to compete with Zhuma Entertainment. Even if he criticized Zhuma Entertainment on his public account, they probably wouldn't even give him a second glance.

People are more valuable in having self-knowledge.

If he actually went up there, he'd just be seen as a monkey show in their eyes. As for getting Lin Bao'er to help him... why should they? If Zhang Yi signed with Tianyu Entertainment, that would be fine, but if not... Zhang You didn't think he had that much influence. Besides, Zhang You thought this matter would be over in three to five months. It was highly unlikely that such a big company would keep picking a fight with a female artist.

"OK then!"

Before Jiang Yiren and Zhang You could react, Zhang Yi burst into laughter after she finished speaking.

"Pretending"

Jiang Yiren said unhappily.

"Even if you know, don't tell anyone. Don't you know that your best friend has lost both her marriage and career?"

Zhang Yi said with a smile, "Quickly get me a set of your pajamas, and... don't tell me you don't have any new ones. I remember you bought several large-sized ones after you got pregnant. Give me one."

Zhang You voluntarily gave the living room to Zhang Yi and Jiang Yiren.

It has to be said that Zhang Yi is quite a big-hearted woman. If it were another woman, she would need at least a week or two to recover from her depression, but she is quite different... However, if she weren't so carefree, she wouldn't dare to terminate her contract with the company directly.

Thirty-seven million.

Zhang You was somewhat taken aback when he thought of this number.

How much was Jiang Yiren's contract termination fee last time... Zhang You forgot, but it seemed to be tens of millions. The key point is that Zhang Yiren isn't even a second-tier female artist, yet her breach of contract fee was so high.

This undoubtedly proves that the agencies here are quite ruthless. However, it's also possible that the company didn't want to let Zhang Yi leave, so they quoted a figure first. Unexpectedly, Zhang Yi was too lazy to drag things out with the company and directly chose to pay compensation.

I feel that there are some things I'm not as good as you in.

Behind her came Jiang Yiren's sigh, "Divorce is like this, and so is your career. You really are good at taking things in stride."

"You're being a bit dishonest about saying that. It's a good thing you're not like me, otherwise you wouldn't be able to get twins. With these two in your belly... I wish my personality were as gentle as yours."

Sitting on the sofa, Zhang Yi stretched her arm and said, "To be honest, I really wish everything that's happened lately was just a dream."

Zhang You walked into the second bedroom and shook his head with a smile.

Zhang You sensed regret in Zhang Yi's words.

This is quite normal. People only start to regret it after experiencing it and realizing that they have chosen the wrong path, resulting in their current life not being as good as before. Once they have made the right choice, they will not have such feelings and will only be immersed in their current happiness.

I stepped into the second bedroom.

Zhang You paused abruptly, frowning.

When he returned home that evening, something Zhang Yi said reminded him of something, and now that feeling resurfaced. Suddenly… Zhang You’s eyes lit up. He finally realized that when he heard the beautiful Zhang say that everything was fake, he had a sense of déjà vu.

Because this is the plot of a movie.

Apart from myself, who is real, everything else is deliberately arranged.

The Truman Show.

(End of this chapter)