Going to work? Even a dog wouldn't go!

Chapter 27, The Second Laying-Down Support Master Goes Online
After arriving in Beijing, Wang Jiajia stayed at her second aunt Wang Shulan's house. When she received Liu Dongxu's WeChat message, she was chatting with Wang Shulan.

pat!

Wang Jiajia's hand trembled, and the phone she was holding fell to the ground.

"Jiajia, what's wrong with you?"

Wang Shulan looked at her niece with a suspicious expression.

"It's nothing, Dongxu just needs to talk to me about something."

Wang Jiajia picked up her phone and hurried back to her room. Just as she was thinking about how to explain to Liu Dongxu, another WeChat message came in: I knew it! How could Chu Yourong have fallen for Zhang Xian? Turns out she's pregnant!

Uh! !

Wang Jiajia took a deep breath, cursing inwardly: Can't you just say it all in one breath? You scared the hell out of me!
Zhang family.

Upon learning that his son hadn't taken over the burden, Zhang Dongshan breathed a sigh of relief. However, he didn't leave Zhang Xian's room; instead, he pulled up a chair and sat down.

"Xiaoxian, I need to discuss something with you. 'Apple Fragrance' has become quite popular, and I've received a lot of offers to perform. However, many of the performance venues are in other cities, and I'm hesitant about whether to accept them."

"pick up!"

"You have to accept it, Dad. You're a singer, you need a stage!"

"Don't worry about things at home, I'll take good care of Zhaodi!"

Zhang Xian knew what his father was worried about and responded without hesitation.

Which singer doesn't yearn for the stage?
Singing in a live stream is, frankly, a last resort. If there's a bigger stage, then of course you should shine on that stage.

Moreover, with the popularity of "Apple Fragrance" still going strong, the price for commercial performances won't be low right now. It's a win-win situation: enjoying the stage while earning more money.

Moreover, if his father earns a high income, Zhang Xian's income will be even higher!
My dad is only 53 years old, which is the prime of his life. As his son, I can't hold him back.

"Okay, then I'll take on two shows to test the waters."

Seeing his son's support, Zhang Dongshan smiled and thought to himself: "That brat has grown up and become more sensible."

"There's one more thing. I plan to register a music company and sign my management contract with the company. That way, my future income can be deposited into a corporate account, which will save me a lot of taxes."

Zhang Dongshan spoke again.

"Sure, no problem."

"Be bigger and stronger and create greater glory!"

Zhang Xian nodded repeatedly, offering unconditional support for anything that involved making money.

"I want you to be the legal representative of the company and be responsible for its daily operations."

Zhang Dongshan continued, saying that his idea was very simple: since his son was currently unemployed and his family owned a company, he wouldn't work for others.

Besides, he's over fifty, and the company will eventually belong to his son anyway, so why not let Zhang Xian run it from the beginning?

"Uh, this"

Zhang Xian was initially quite happy, but when he heard the second half of his father's sentence, he was immediately stunned.

If we let him run the company, how can we just lie down and relax?
This is not possible!
"Dad, I think I'm better suited to behind-the-scenes creative work; running a company isn't for me."

"Moreover, creation requires inspiration, but it also requires a free and unrestrained living environment. Only in such an environment can more inspiration be generated and more excellent works be created."

"Once I get caught up in the 'classroom style,' I won't be able to create any good works anymore. You don't want my creative journey to end here, do you?"

Zhang Xian quickly came up with an excuse for himself.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dongshan frowned: "Xiaoxian, aren't you exaggerating a bit? You say you're setting up a company, but it's really just me as an artist, and at most you, the behind-the-scenes creator, won't have much business."

"This has nothing to do with the volume of business!"

Zhang Xian waved his hand: "I can be the legal representative, but as for the specific operations, we'll find a professional. I'll ask Chu Yourong if she has any recommendations."

"Alright!"

Zhang Dongshan thought about it carefully and realized that it was true that once well-known musicians in China focused their energy on commercial operations, it became difficult for them to produce any more outstanding works.

"Then I'll register the company in the next couple of days. I've already thought of a name: Leisurely and Elegant Music Co., Ltd. The word 'leisurely' sounds like your word 'virtuous'."

It's clear that Zhang Dongshan set up this company with the intention of leaving it to Zhang Xian; the company name even had to be related to Zhang Xian's name.

"The name is a bit long, how about 'Salted Fish Music'?"

Zhang Xian made a small suggestion: if the company is going to be kept by him, then Xianyu Music would be a more suitable choice.

"A salted fish can turn over!"

"Hmm, this name is good, it describes me perfectly!"

After wasting most of his life, Zhang Dongshan has finally turned his life around, and he thinks the name is good.

The next day.

Banyan Tree Entertainment Conference Room.

Company President Yu Kai sat in the center.

"Director Li, what are your thoughts on Chu Yourong's matter?"

This meeting was specifically convened to discuss terminating the contract with Chu Yourong. Last night, the topics #ChuYourongMarriage# and #ChuYourongPregnancy# dominated the first and second spots on Weibo's trending topics list.

Public opinion is currently very unfavorable to Rongshu Entertainment. Previously, Yu Kai even planned to force Chu Yourong to submit because the company's second-largest shareholder had taken a liking to her.

But to Yu Kai and the others' surprise, Chu Yourong chose to stand her ground and even released negative news that the company had sidelined her and that the higher-ups wanted to engage in unspoken rules with her.

Regardless of whether these rumors are true or false, netizens are more willing to believe things like being sidelined or subjected to unspoken rules. Firstly, there's an element of sympathy for the underdog, and secondly, fans like Chu Yourong as a person, not Rongshu Entertainment as an entertainment company.

Therefore, once a conflict arises between the two parties, public opinion will inevitably lean towards the artist's side.

Furthermore, due to the news of her marriage and pregnancy, Chu Yourong's commercial value is rapidly depreciating. The situation has now developed into a lose-lose situation, so Rongshu Entertainment has no choice but to reconsider how to resolve Chu Yourong's matter.

"I think we should reach a reconciliation with Chu Yourong as soon as possible."

"It's clear that she's given up and doesn't even care about her own future. If she continues like this, it will only damage the company's image and might even affect other artists."

Li Zhenchuan, director of the artist department, expressed his views.

"Director Feng, what do you think?"

Yu Kai then looked at Feng Jing, the director of the legal department.

“I agree with Director Li’s point of view. From the perspective of the company’s interests, it is better to reach a settlement with Chu Yourong as soon as possible and part ways amicably.”

"If we talk about a settlement now, the compensation is still easy to negotiate, but the longer it drags on, the harder it will be to negotiate the amount of compensation. After all, Chu Yourong's income will definitely be greatly reduced in the future, and she may even be unable to pay compensation."

After listening to Feng Jing's words, Yu Kai nodded: "Alright, let's talk to her quickly and try to resolve this dispute as soon as possible!"

A week later.

riverside.

Zhang Xian remained calm and composed.

Just the day before yesterday, he broke the curse of catching no fish and caught a half-pound crucian carp, which greatly boosted his confidence.

Two meters away from him, Chu Yourong was wrapped up tightly. Because she often went fishing with Zhang Xian, she had gradually come to like fishing.

Sitting by the river, gazing at the calm surface, brought her a sense of peace.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated.

It was her lawyer, Jiang Hong, who called.

"Ms. Chu, good news. Rongshu Entertainment has agreed to terminate the contract."

"The compensation amount is also within the acceptable range that you mentioned before."

On the other end of the phone was Jiang Hong's slightly joyful voice.

"How much compensation do you want?" Chu Yourong asked.

"2400."

"Okay, then I'll transfer the compensation to their account as soon as possible." Chu Yourong agreed to the compensation payment. After all, she still had a five-year agency contract. Even though the company's second-largest shareholder was at fault for the contract termination dispute, that guy was a seasoned veteran who only gave hints and didn't make any statements that could be considered threats. The company's subsequent actions were not illegal.

After all, it's the company's prerogative to assign work to whomever they choose, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Since Chu Yourong initiated the termination of the contract, compensation was naturally required. Therefore, Chu Yourong's initial demand was to pay money to regain her freedom.

However, before Chu Yourong caused any trouble, the company refused to release her. It wasn't until Chu Yourong successively announced her marriage and pregnancy, thus destroying her commercial value, that Rongshu Entertainment finally relented.

The compensation of 2400 million is not a small amount, but Chu Yourong can still afford it, and the figure is within her acceptable range.

“Ms. Chu, if you have no objection to this compensation amount, then I will sign on your behalf.”

"Sign it, sign it right now!"

Chu Yourong just wants to regain her freedom as soon as possible.

"Ok!"

Jiang Hong responded and hung up the phone, while Chu Yourong contacted her senior account manager at the bank and scheduled a large transfer.

"Zhang Xian, come with me to the bank!"

Chu Yourong put away her fishing rod and walked to Zhang Xian's side.

"Why are you going to the bank? Are you going to transfer money to me?"

Zhang Xian chuckled and made a joke.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yourong was slightly taken aback. She had been so focused on being happy about her upcoming "freedom" that she had overlooked one thing: her termination of her contract with the company also meant that her agreement with Zhang Xian had expired.

I really have to transfer money to them!

Of course, for Chu Yourong, the 50 yuan final payment to Zhang Xian was no big deal at all.

But the thought of their relationship coming to an end left Chu Yourong feeling a little empty inside.

"You didn't settle things with the company, did you?"

Zhang Xian noticed something in Chu Yourong's expression and said excitedly, "In that case, shouldn't you settle the final payment for me?"

"Correct!"

"That's to take you to settle the bill!"

Seeing Zhang Xian's greedy attitude, Chu Yourong immediately felt that her "sincere feelings" had been wasted.

She was actually a little disappointed just now. She must have been out of her mind. The two of them were just business partners, each getting what they wanted. It was all her fault for getting too caught up in the role.

"Got it!"

"knock off!"

Upon hearing that it really was for settling accounts, Zhang Xian immediately stood up and put his fishing rod and landing net into his tackle box.

Seeing his eagerness, Chu Yourong snorted and strode towards the roadside.

after an hour.

At the entrance of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Zhang Xian stretched happily, having earned a million in less than a month.

Even though he has a system, the money his father and the copyright of "Apple Fragrance" have brought him these days has exceeded one million, but who would complain about having too much money!
Besides, his current bank account balance isn't that impressive, just over five million at most, not even enough to buy a decent house in Beijing.

"Let's have a meal together, it's on me."

Zhang Xian was unusually generous this time.

"Then I have to choose the expensive ones!"

"No problem, you choose the location!"

Zhang Xianhao waved his hand dismissively. After all, he had made a million from Chu Yourong, and since it was time to part ways, he was willing to treat her to a big meal.

Seafood barbecue stall.

Zhang Xian pointed to the grilled skewers on the table: "They're really quite expensive!"

"I want to start where I want to end."

Chu Yourong replied calmly.

"No, we should go to the river."

Zhang Xian still remembers it. That day, he was fishing by the river when Chu Yourong suddenly rushed over and asked him, "Do you want a wife?"

"Go on your own!"

Chu Yourong rolled her eyes, then started eating her skewers by herself.

"Come, let me toast you! Congratulations on your new life!"

Zhang Xian picked up his wine glass and winked at Chu Yourong.

"Thanks~"

Chu Yourong wasn't a big drinker. She picked up her glass and clinked it with Zhang Xian's, but only took a small sip.

Zhang Xian didn't complain and tilted his head back to drink the entire glass of beer.

"What are your plans next?"

Setting down his wine glass, Zhang Xian asked.

"I'll take a break for a while and prepare a new song."

"By the way, I need to announce the breakup later, otherwise it will seem too frivolous."

Chu Yourong talked about her future plans.

"That's fine, you can announce it whenever you want!"

Zhang Xian didn't show his face anyway, but he even got the nickname "Brother Ma" in Chu Yourong's social media comment section.

The term "Brother Ma" is short for "Mosaic Brother".

"What about you?"

"Now that you're free, are you planning to go find your first love and rekindle your romance?"

Chu Yourong asked, her face flushed slightly, with one hand in her hand.

"What are you talking about!"

"A good horse doesn't eat the grass it has already grazed!"

Zhang Xian shook his head smugly, but silently added in his heart: But then again, if the grass smells good, it's not like it's uneaten!
Thinking of this, Zhang Xian couldn't help but recall the red thread above Lin Xiwei's head.

In today's social environment, it is extremely difficult to maintain a clean and upright moral character.

Ding!
The system detected that Chu Yourong meets the requirements for a "lying flat" assistant.

[Yes] [No] Binding?
Just as Zhang Xian was thinking about having time to meet up with his old flame for a meal and catch up, the system notification suddenly rang out.

Well? ?

Zhang Xian was taken aback at first, then subconsciously glanced at Chu Yourong sitting opposite him, and then an uncontrollable smile began to spread across his face.
This is Chu Yourong!
superstar!
My income is definitely far beyond what my dad can compare to!
【yes】!
Absolutely!
Tie her up quickly, don't let her escape!
Zhang Xian gave his own response in his heart.

Ding!
Congratulations, host, you have successfully bound yourself to a support player who prefers to lie low.

Ding!
The second "Lying Down" support character is now online.

Name: Chu Yourong
Age: 22 years old

Occupation: Singer

Professional skills: Level A

Health condition: Grade A

(End of this chapter)