Entertainment: A song that brought his deceased wife back to life.

Chapter 180 Did you do something wrong?

three days later.

Hall 1, Jiangcheng International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Star Emperor Entertainment spent a lot of money on Su Man's return press conference.

The entire hall was decorated to the standards of Su Man's solo concert. A ten-meter-wide LED screen hung in the center of the stage, playing a loop of Su Man's professionally edited photos from her time studying abroad.

On either side of the giant screen were rows of floral installations shaped like mountains and flowing water. The floral arrangements alone cost two hundred thousand.

The audience was packed with entertainment reporters and social media bloggers from all over the country. Their cameras and microphones were set up densely.

The first three rows of seats were decorated with light-up signs made by the Su Man Fan Club.

Pink glow sticks were neatly arranged on the seats.

Wang Jianguo, dressed in a custom-made dark blue suit, stood at the entrance of the dressing room backstage.

He straightened his tie in front of the mirror.

He has two things to do at today's press conference.

First, it was officially announced that Su Man has become the top female star of Xinghuang Entertainment.

Second, in front of all the online media, he announced the termination of his contract with Luo Qianyu.

He had already come up with a reason: "Because the artist seriously violated professional ethics and company management regulations."

This wording is both dignified and vicious. Without needing to be explicitly stated, everyone will automatically imagine what shameful thing Luo Qianyu has done.

In addition, the paparazzi had already prepared their "being kept" revelation—

A two-pronged approach.

Luo Qianyu will never be able to turn her life around.

Wang Jianguo smiled at himself in the mirror.

"Mr. Wang, you may go on stage now," the assistant reminded him from the side.

Wang Jianguo adjusted his cufflinks and strode towards the stage.

It was exactly 2 PM.

The press conference has officially begun.

Wang Jianguo stood in the center of the stage, facing hundreds of cameras.

He began by thanking his partners and media friends. Then he changed the subject.

"Today, I would like to formally introduce to you the core strategy of Star Emperor Entertainment for the next ten years."

The giant screen switched to display Su Man's new artist poster.

Su Man walked out from the side of the stage wearing a red dress.

The audience erupted in applause.

The flashbulbs were going off like crazy.

Su Man stood next to Wang Jianguo, flashing a perfect eight-tooth smile at the camera.

Wang Jianguo continued speaking with great enthusiasm.

"At the same time, I have some regretful news to share with you all."

He paused for two seconds on purpose.

The reporters in the audience immediately set up their recording pens.

"Due to serious violations by some artists—"

He hadn't finished speaking.

Suddenly, the heavy fire escape door at the very back of the venue was pushed open from the outside.

It produced a dull metallic clang.

All eyes turned to that direction.

Three people walked in.

Leading the way was a young man wearing a dark gray turtleneck sweater.

He was very tall, with a cold expression, and walked at a moderate pace.

He was accompanied by a middle-aged man wearing a silk shirt.

The middle-aged man was followed by four men in suits, each carrying a briefcase.

Xu Qing knew that middle-aged man.

The reporters in the audience also recognized him.

Ma Dongteng, President of Tencent Music.

"Who is that?"

"Ma Dongteng? What's he doing here?"

"Who is that young man next to you?"

The press section instantly erupted in commotion.

Wang Jianguo stood on the stage, his expression changed.

He knew Ma Dongteng.

But he didn't recognize the young man next to him.

Xu Qing led his people straight to the front of the stage.

He did not go on stage.

He was standing in the aisle of the first row of reporters.

He looked up at Wang Jianguo on the stage.

Ma Dongteng straightened his shirt buttons. He first glanced at all the reporters and cameras in the room. Then he took a document from his accompanying lawyer.

"Since Mr. Wang is holding a press conference, I'll take this opportunity to say a few words as well."

Ma Dongteng's voice wasn't loud, but the venue's recording equipment amplified every word.

"Penguin Music officially announces—"

He held the document up.

"With an advance payment of 100 million yuan, we have secured the exclusive digital distribution rights for all of singer Luo Qianyu's future music works."

The entire room was silent for a full three seconds.

Then it exploded.

"One hundred million?!"

"Did Tencent personally sign Luo Qianyu?"

"What's going on? Wasn't the Star Emperor going to blacklist her?"

On stage, Wang Jianguo's mouth was slightly open.

He almost dropped the microphone in his hand.

Su Man stood to the side, her standard smile freezing on her face.

Xu Qing did not look at Wang Jianguo's expression.

He pulled a stack of papers from the inside pocket of his coat.

It was the termination agreement that Luo Qianyu brought back from Sister Hong's office three days ago.

Xu Qing folded it into a neat square.

Then he raised his hand and threw it onto the stage.

The piece of paper landed squarely on the floor at Wang Jianguo's feet.

Xu Qing spoke up.

"The penalty for breach of contract is 80 million, not a penny less."

His voice was clearly audible in the quiet meeting room.

"But you owe her compensation. See you in court."

Wang Jianguo's face turned a deep purplish-red.

"Who are you? What gives you the right to say that?"

Ma Dongteng took over the conversation.

"Mr. Wang, this is Teacher Mingyue Qingfeng, whom you've been looking for for over a year but who has been unwilling to see you."

The entire venue fell silent once again.

Then the press section went completely crazy.

All the photographers stood up. All the lenses were pointed at Xu Qing.

The sound of camera shutters clicking filled the air.

"Bright moon and gentle breeze?!"

"He is Mingyue Qingfeng?!"

Wang Jianguo took half a step back.

He stared intently at the young man in the ordinary sweater below the stage.

This is the musical genius he spent a whole year searching for, offering tens of millions in blind signing deposits and mobilizing the entire company's network.

Isn't he a homeless man?

Xu Qing did not give Wang Jianguo time to process this.

He turned to look at the legal team behind Ma Dongteng.

The lead lawyer immediately took a bound copy of the legal documents from his briefcase.

"Star Emperor Entertainment has committed the following breach of contract in its collaboration with lyricist and composer Mingyue Qingfeng."

The lawyer's voice was devoid of any emotion.

"First, without the permission of the copyright holder, they transferred the overseas distribution rights of songs such as 'Encounter' to three Southeast Asian music platforms."

"Secondly, the company privately included the music copyrights that had already been purchased into its asset portfolio for financing and collateralization, violating the contract's restrictions on the use of copyrights."

"Third, price fraud is committed by taking advantage of standard contracts and information asymmetry in the copyright transaction process."

The lawyer turned the page.

"The total claim amount for the above three items is 46 million yuan. The litigation documents were submitted to the Jiangcheng Intermediate People's Court this morning."

Wang Jianguo's face had turned pale.

The reporters in the audience were frantically taking notes.

Several quick-thinking social media bloggers have already started live streaming the event.

Su Man stood on the stage, frozen in place, no longer able to move.

She finally realized something.

The person she so ostentatiously invited to sing was standing in the audience at that moment.

In the most peaceful way, they exposed Xinghuang Entertainment's dirty secrets.

And that phrase "Who do you think you are?" wasn't just keyboard warriors being verbally aggressive.

They were genuinely asking her who she was.

Ma Dongteng delivered the finishing blow at the opportune moment.

"Also, please inform General Manager Wang."

He grinned and pulled out his phone, waving it around.

"The fund company that used the copyright of Teacher Mingyue Qingfeng's songs as collateral for financing sent a letter half an hour ago demanding that Xinghuang repay all loans in advance."

"The amount..."

Ma Dongteng glanced at his phone.

"A little over two hundred million."

Wang Jianguo's legs went weak, and he grabbed the podium next to him for support.

Xu Qing put his hands into his pockets.

He took one last look at the huge Suman poster on the stage.

Then he turned and walked out.

He took two steps and then stopped.

There was no turning back.

"Sister Hong."

Hongjie, who was standing in the side passageway, shuddered.

"The paparazzi's juicy material you have."