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Chapter 136 If I have a bite, you'll have a bite too [510 Updates]

In fact, judging from Xia Shen's current development trend, although he has only been in the industry for a short time, he is already very different from when he first started out, and he is no longer compatible with the scale of Visual Effects Culture.

Everyone in the company is aware of this.

More than one person suggested that he leave, including his roommates Zheng Xingqi and Wen Xiong. Although Qi Yixiang did not express his opinion on the matter because he had a good relationship with Tian Min, judging from his attitude, his thoughts were probably not too far off.

Even the vice president of July Records extended an olive branch to him more than once, trying to poach Xia Shen. He even made it clear that as long as Xia Shen went there, the breach of contract fee would not be a problem, they would pay it for him, and the contract could offer Xia Shen the best and most outstanding conditions.

In addition, there are countless record companies and management companies, big and small, that come to his account to send private messages or even directly obtain his private phone number to poach his talent.

However, Xia Shen rejected all these offers, and he never considered leaving Visual Effects Culture.

The reasons and justifications are quite simple.

The first reason is that he was very happy at Visual Effects Culture.

This company may seem unsophisticated and tacky, and sometimes the things they do may seem unreliable.

But in reality, the feeling that people get inside the company is much, much better than many so-called large enterprises and big companies.

There's no conflict or backstabbing here. From the boss and management to the employees, everyone gets along very well. Sometimes it really feels like a family.

Xia Shen was also very happy at the company.

This is the first reason.

Then, the most important reason, the second one, is purely related to how one conducts oneself.

Xia Shen did not want to become an ungrateful person.

During his most difficult period, when he faced numerous setbacks, it was Visual Effects Culture that gave him this opportunity and was willing to invest in him and allocate resources.

That was a real investment of real money. You have to admit that the company deserves a lot of credit for the rapid success of his early songs.

He can spend a lot of money on marketing and promotion, and cover all the production costs of the work. He only needs to focus on how to make the song as fast as possible, and he doesn't need to worry about anything else.

The contract is also exceptionally good, and they won't act as copyright trolls.

Xia Shen is now up, but he will never forget those lonely nights when Lao Chen, the production team, and even the boss stayed up all night with him. He also remembers the joy of the nights when, after everyone finished working late, the boss would pay for everyone to go out for late-night snacks and drinks, and the feeling of laughing and bragging without any barriers.

The company has been kind to him, and he will not consider leaving the company before his contract expires, no matter how ambitious he may be in the future.

But first, he will fulfill his contract and repay the company and his boss for their kindness.

"The future is hard to say." Old Chen stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with his hands behind his back, his eyes often filled with worry: "In visual effects, I can still be the director, there is room for me to make my mark here, but if the helmsman of this ship is really changed, it is questionable whether I can stay on the ship."

You don't need to worry. After all, you're in high demand. You're talented, capable, and gifted; you'll find opportunities to shine wherever you go.

"Don't think too much about it, what if it doesn't work out?" Xia Shen patted Old Chen on the shoulder.

"You said it yourself, it's just a matter of chance." Old Chen smiled bitterly. "I'm not like you. I haven't read many books. To get to where I am today, I've endured it all, bit by bit, bleeding and bruised, swallowing my tears and forcing myself to climb up."

After a moment of silence, he looked at Xia Shen: "Old Xia, if that day really comes, I guess I'll only have one path left, and that is to follow you. It all depends on whether you look down on me and are willing to take me with you."

"If that day ever comes, I'll make sure you have something to eat too." Xia Shen said without hesitation.

He knew who had helped him the most in the early stages.

You could say that he owes his current success to Old Chen, no matter who he is.

Although their conversations are often quite playful and playful, with each teasing the other and pointing out their flaws, this is precisely the kind of relationship that only truly like-minded friends can have. If that day ever comes, he will definitely take this old friend who has shown him kindness with him.

"So what's your idea? Go to July? I guess that's the only option, right? After all, Zhou Yumeng is there."

"You'll see when the time comes. I might not go anywhere after I leave," Xia Shen said with a mysterious smile.

"Could it be that you want to...?" Old Chen's pupils contracted upon hearing this, then he suddenly realized: "That's right, that's right!! With your talent and the revenue from your songs, the boss might not even have as much power as you now. It's just that you're being low-key."

At this point, Old Chen smiled, grinning and stroking his David Day: "I'm quite looking forward to it. Someone like you, once you enter the capital circle, and with your connection to July and Tencent, might really be able to stir up some trouble."

"Shh—" Xia Shen didn't answer, but just shushed him: "Besides, the company hasn't gone bankrupt yet."

Next, Xia Shen went to see the boss—not the dog, but the person.

Upon closer inspection, it was clear that the boss was not in good condition.

Upon seeing Xia Shen, he looked up and forced a smile: "You've arrived? Are you leaving for the capital?"

"Yeah, I came to see you." Xia Shen nodded, pulled up a chair and sat down: "You've been looking pretty troubled lately?"

"So you already know," the boss said with a wry smile. "That makes sense. You were bound to find out sooner or later about something this big."

"What's going on now?" Xia Shen asked.

"The situation isn't good. The pressure from the other party is immense, and I'm almost at my breaking point," the boss sighed. "All I can say is that I'll do my best to hold on. I have a deep affection for the company; after all, it's just starting out. It's all thanks to you that the company is on the verge of becoming a high-quality operation, but..."

He gave a wry smile as he said this.

Xia Shen could understand this feeling.

This kind of pressure from large capital doesn't just mean acquisition. Wow, what a great thing! They can take the money and leave, becoming rich overnight, doing nothing but counting money.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. More often than not, you're forced to back out, like an elephant bullying an ant, where the ant often appears powerless.

The two remained silent, looking at each other without saying a word.

After a long pause, the boss finally spoke: "I'm fine, don't worry about me. Go and do your own thing. I'm the boss, and I should bear many things myself, instead of you having to worry about me. Besides, it's pointless for others to worry about me now."

"Take care."

Xia Shen actually wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

Well, what if things aren't so bad?
And whatever happens, we can deal with it when things settle down.

In any case, that's all I can say. He has seen all those who have been kind to him and treated him well.

Only those who have experienced despair can truly understand the feelings that come with a benefactor helping them out.

Xia Shen had experienced it firsthand.

Soon, Xia Shen left the company to meet up with Zhou Yumeng, and then the two flew to Beijing together.

The biggest hot topic during this period is undoubtedly the League of Legends World Championship, which is now in full swing and known throughout the internet.

After all, this is one of the world's top large-scale events, and it is the most popular e-sports project today. It can even be said that this game has directly changed the ecosystem of the entire e-sports industry. Before League of Legends, the survival environment of the e-sports industry was not good.

When people think of esports players, all they can picture are internet-addicted teenagers who are always in internet cafes, starving and freezing, and who would be sent to internet addiction schools and subjected to electric shocks back then.

(End of this chapter)