Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 282 The Great Injustice: Wang Zhonglei
"Good afternoon, Mr. Chen!"

With her sweet, coquettish voice and strong perfume, Yang Mi, dressed in a strapless black dress and high heels, entered the three people's line of sight after this flamboyant opening.

Upon hearing that she was there for Chen Xiu, Wu Jing and Guo Fan exchanged a knowing glance and each took a step back.

After glancing around, Chen Xiu looked closely at Yang Mi, who had come up to her, and politely responded to her greeting.

"good afternoon."

"Um, is Mr. Chen free right now?"

Yang Mi glanced at Wu Jing and Guo Fan with feigned difficulty. Although she really wanted to befriend Wu Jing to pave the way for herself, she obviously had to take care of Chen Xiu first.

Upon receiving her gaze, Wu and Guo both looked at Chen Xiu.

When he nodded silently, the two of them immediately understood and began their "performance".

"Old Guo, could you tell me more about that movie?"

"Okay! Let's go over there and talk."

"Let's go."

The two walked to the other side, singing in unison, leaving Chen Xiu and Yang Mi alone in the area.

Seeing this, those watching from the outer circle also began to whisper among themselves. They were all talking about Yang Mi's recent contract termination, and some who knew the inside story were even saying that Yang Mi had already contacted Huayi...

These words were far removed from Chen Xiu and Yang Mi, but very close to Wang Zhonglei, who had just arrived at the scene.

Seeing Yang Mi being exceptionally attentive to Chen Xiu, Wang Zhonglei's originally smiling face turned gloomy and frosty.

"Mr. Chen, what's the deal with the movie that Director Wu was talking about earlier?"

Yang Mi glanced eagerly at Wu Jing and Guo Fan as they walked away, her attention clearly diverted to them, and she began to calculate in her mind what role she could possibly get.

Chen Xiu glanced at her and sneered, "Why don't you go over there and ask?"

"Um, wait a bit! I mainly came to see you."

Yang Mi smiled awkwardly, her fox-like eyes darting around as she stared at Chen Xiu's face, trying to discern his emotional state beneath his features.

However, what came into view was a scene of indifference.

Chen Xiu said calmly, "What do you want from me?"

"..."

Yang Mi was at a loss for words when faced with this question.

Her plan was to use Huayi to get Zeng Jia to terminate her contract, then publicize the matter to attract Datang Pictures to contact her, and take the opportunity to further strengthen the contract terms.

The matter is only halfway through. Huayi did indeed get Zeng Jia to terminate her contract, but Da Tang is ignoring it completely, acting like a cold and aloof male god, waiting for Yang Mi, this green tea b*tch, to take the initiative to bow down.

Swallowing hard, Yang Mi hesitated, thinking about Wang Zhonglei, who had been relentlessly pursuing her for the past two days, and then about Chen Xiu, who seemed to have her cornered. She clenched her fists and decided to find a handsome, clean-cut guy to back down to.

"Um, I've officially terminated my contract with Jaywalk Studio. Shouldn't we sign a new agency contract?"

"What brokerage contract?"

"Ok?"

Yang Mi stared blankly at Chen Xiu, who looked completely bewildered, thinking: Boss, you can't do this to me! I don't want to cooperate with Wang Zhonglei; he's just a tool!
The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became, and the paler Yang Mi's face grew.

Seeing Chen Xiu's genuinely puzzled expression, she had no choice but to back down: "President Chen, don't joke with me. Didn't we already agree that I would sign with you after terminating my contract with Jiaxing?"

"That's true."

"What about the contract?"

"I heard from Wei Feng that you've been in contact with Huayi recently, and are you even planning to sign with Datang Pictures?"

Chen Xiu said it bluntly, without any attempt to beat around the bush.

Seeing Yang Mi choke on her words, he glanced at Wang Zhonglei in the crowd out of the corner of his eye, pondered for a moment, and made up his mind.

Seeing that Chen Xiu had "misunderstood" her, Yang Mi could only explain: "The rumors are false. I just had tea and chatted with Mr. Wang from Huayi. We have no relationship. He did want to recruit me to Huayi, but I didn't agree to it!"

They didn't actually agree; it was just a one-sided promise...

Chen Xiu nodded understandingly: "You mean, your communication with Wang Zhonglei was just because you share common interests, you met up for tea and a chat, and then he enthusiastically stepped in to help you resolve the contract dispute with Jiaxing, and also welcomed you to sign the contract with Datang Pictures, is that right?"

"Cough cough."

Even though Yang Mi's skin had been forged in the entertainment industry for many years, she still couldn't help but cough lightly twice upon hearing this.

However, since things had already come to this point, she didn't want to cause any more trouble.

"Yes, that's right, that's it!"

"Oh, then that's fine."

"Hehe, Mr. Chen, when shall we sign the contract?"

“Signing the contract is possible anytime! But Mr. Wang has done you such a big favor, and he doesn’t even mind if you come here to sign with Datang Pictures. Don’t you think we should thank him in person?”

Chen Xiu looked at Yang Mi with a calm gaze, her voice still carrying a gentle, soothing quality.

However, Yang Mi saw his expression as particularly cunning.

Especially when she saw Wang Zhonglei's dark face in the crowd, Yang Mi's face turned deathly pale, and her mood plummeted to rock bottom.

When she spoke again, Yang Mi's voice became strained and hesitant: "President Chen, I can thank President Wang privately; there's no need for a face-to-face meeting..."

"Actually, I don't really care whether you sign the contract or not."

Chen Xiu coldly interrupted Yang Mi, ignoring her already pale face, and continued, "After 'Wolf Warrior 2,' Dilraba will be completely elevated to a higher level. The film industry that you've spent so many years trying to break into has already left its mark on her forever."

"Of course, I don't have any feelings about your choice, because making a choice is not a big deal... But if you really want to sign with us, you'd better focus and not get distracted so easily." Chen Xiu stopped there.

Just as he was about to say goodbye and leave, Yang Mi suddenly looked up, and her previously hesitant and conflicted gaze became firm at that moment.

"Mr. Chen, if I go and thank Mr. Wang in person, will our previous agreement still stand?"

"This is natural."

"Hiss~~, okay, I'll go!"

Yang Mi gasped, clenched her fists, and walked towards Wang Zhonglei with firm steps.

Chen Xiu looked into the distance at Wang Zhonglei's face, which had turned into the bottom of a pot. After a moment's thought, she turned and walked towards Wu Jing and Guo Fan.

Yang Mi approached Wang Zhonglei with an embarrassed expression. The other onlookers had already moved away to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

"Um, Mr. Wang..."

"what do you mean?"

Wang Zhonglei's voice was like a volcano that could erupt at any moment, held back only by the last vestiges of his rationality.

This is understandable, because Yang Mi and Chen Xiu's conversation just now made Wang Zhonglei realize that he had become a "simp".

Normally speaking, being a sycophant is fine, since he already has a lot of conflict with Chen Xiu, so he's not afraid of adding another one.

But what do you mean by coming here now, Yang Mi? Are you showing off? Or trying to undermine me?
Having already realized that Yang Mi's visit was not well-intentioned, Wang Zhonglei thought to himself: When did a minor celebrity like you get the right to ridicule me, the CEO of Huayi?

That's why I asked this question.

Hearing Wang Zhonglei's words, Yang Mi trembled all over, but since she had already come all this way, if she went back now, she would be pleasing neither side.

Thinking of this, she could only muster her courage and say, "Mr. Wang, you are a good person..."

"You..."

Wang Zhonglei broke down in a tirade, about to unleash a torrent of profanity on Yang Mi, when he was interrupted by a deep, resonant voice.

"Mr. Wang, wait a moment!"

Wang Zhonglei's expression froze. He turned to look to the side and saw Chen Xiu in the center, with Wu Jing and Guo Fan standing on either side of him.

Wu Jing stepped forward even faster and stopped his outburst: "Today is the box office celebration banquet for 'Wolf Warrior 2'. You are a guest, so please don't get angry!"

"..."

Wang Zhonglei stared at Wu Jing for two seconds, then turned to stare at Chen Xiu with bloodshot eyes, his cheeks puffed out like two small balls.

"Mr. Chen, you've really got a good plan!"

"How do you say this?"

Chen Xiu asked in confusion, as he really didn't understand Yang Mi's strange actions.

Seeing that he was pretending to be ignorant, Wang Zhonglei snorted and said contemptuously, "You are a person of some standing. If you dare to do something, you should dare to take responsibility. What kind of behavior is this, sneaking around like this?"

"..."

"No! Mr. Wang, Mr. Chen knew nothing about these things. I did it all by myself!"

Having already made up her mind to go all the way to the dark end, Yang Mi couldn't wait to come out and show her loyalty when she saw Wang Zhonglei blaming Chen Xiu.

Her words weren't entirely useless.

At least it made Wang Zhonglei's emotions, which he had just managed to control, turn red instantly.

Chen Xiu glanced at Yang Mi with interest, feeling that her little trick was really cunning. Since that was the case, she might as well make her hand over her pledge of allegiance even more thoroughly.

"Mr. Wang, Yang Mi has just decided to sign with Datang Pictures."

"so what?"

She said she was very grateful for your help during this time and wanted to toast you to express her gratitude.

"Hehe, okay! Honey, where's the wine?"

Wang Zhonglei's smiling face appeared to Yang Mi as a ferocious expression of gritted teeth.

But what could she do now that things had come to this?

Sigh~ If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have wavered back and forth, focusing only on maximizing profits, and I should have just stuck with the Tang Dynasty.

While repenting, Yang Mi went to get two glasses of champagne and handed one of them to Wang Zhonglei.

"Mr. Wang, thank you for your help during this time."

"Hehe, no problem, I will definitely 'help' you in the future."

Wang Zhonglei held a champagne glass, glanced at everyone in front of him, and downed it in one gulp.

Feeling bored, he said goodbye in a sullen voice and left early.

Watching him leave, Wu Jing was indifferent. After all, he had already offended Wang Zhonglei when choosing his investment share in "Wolf Warrior 2".

Guo Fan doesn't care at all. He has pinned all his wealth and future on "The Wandering Earth". Without Chen Xiu, the project would have been doomed. So who is Wang Zhonglei?

Yang Mi then asked, "President Chen, what about our contract?"

"Go contact Yang Ming and Wei Feng, they will prepare the contract, just follow the previous one, I don't care about this kind of thing."

Now that Yang Mi had pledged her allegiance and completely offended Huayi, Chen Xiu didn't make things difficult for her and directly agreed to the previously agreed terms.
Having received a satisfactory answer, Yang Mi breathed a long sigh of relief.

Watching Chen Xiu call Wu Jing and Guo Fan away, Yang Mi gave a self-deprecating smile, feeling that her little bit of cleverness was no match for Chen Xiu's...

(End of this chapter)