Seeing that Jiang Zhao’s expression showed some signs of wavering, Zheng Zegang continued, “If you become stronger than your sister, once she realizes she can get huge benefits from you, she won’t even need you to find her—she’ll be desperate to reconcile with you on her own.”
Jiang Zhao clenched his fists. “What exactly are you trying to say!”
Zheng Zegang took the sheet music from his hand. “If he won’t promote you, Great Wind Entertainment will. Jiang Zhao, you’re too talented to let yourself be buried alive at Star Light Entertainment. The entertainment industry cycles through new faces too fast. If you disappear for even half a year or a year, you’ll be replaced by newcomers.”
“By then, without any fame, you’ll have even less of a chance to win your sister Jiang Youli’s forgiveness.”
“Come to Great Wind Entertainment, and we’ll make you a groundbreaking legend in the music scene—the brightest new star. At that point, how could your sister possibly ignore you?”
Speaking thus, Zheng Zegang looked at the sheet music and shook his head regretfully. “Such a waste… really. If a song this good doesn’t get properly promoted but is shelved and buried, it’s a crime against art. If we support you, within two years, you’ll definitely become the top musician in the industry!”
These words made Jiang Zhao waver inside.
Yes, if he achieved nothing, his sister would only despise him more. Only by making himself powerful could he make her look up to him!
“Jiang Zhao, think it over carefully. If you need anything, call me. Here’s my new business card.” Zheng Zegang pulled out his card and returned it, along with the sheet music, to Jiang Zhao.
After getting into the car, Zheng Zegang glanced through the window at Jiang Zhao, still standing there, and curled his lips smugly.
Heh, it seemed winning over Jiang Zhao really was a piece of cake.
After Zheng Zegang drove away, Jiang Zhao remained standing there, staring at the card in his hand, Zheng Zegang’s words echoing in his mind.
The entertainment industry churned through talent too quickly. He didn’t have much time to waste.
He couldn’t just fade away. He had to become a huge success—so successful that his sister could no longer ignore him!
But if he actually went to Great Wind Entertainment to develop his career, to his sister Jiang Youli, this would undoubtedly be another betrayal.
What choice should he make?
……
From 001, who was stationed downstairs, Jiang Youli had already learned about Zheng Zegang being outside the company building.
So, after driving away, she turned back not long after, stopped her car across the street, and watched the entire exchange between Jiang Zhao and Zheng Zegang from a distance.
Although she couldn’t hear their conversation, she could guess what Zheng Zegang was telling Jiang Zhao—he was trying to poach him from Star Light Entertainment again.
And from Jiang Zhao’s reaction, he was wavering.
Hah, after all his brazen promises that he’d rather give up everything just to earn her forgiveness.
Jiang Youli made a bet with herself.
She bet that Jiang Zhao would definitely go with Great Wind Entertainment. He and Jiang Xing were cut from the same cloth—flawed to the core, completely unworthy of trust.
She had hoped he might be different this time. But in the end, he was the same.
Boring.
A complete waste of her turning back.
Jiang Youli rolled up the window, started the car, and drove toward the Qi Corporation building.
……
Back at Great Wind Entertainment, Zheng Zegang reported the day’s events with Jiang Zhao to Chairman Yu.
As it happened, Zhang Bufan and Long Yuan, along with his assistant, were also present.
Zheng Zegang stood in front of the coffee table, greeted Long Yuan respectfully, and then said, “Chairman Yu, I had a talk with Jiang Zhao today. I can guarantee he’ll choose to terminate his contract with Star Light and come to Great Wind Entertainment!”
Chairman Yu looked up and asked, “How long?”
Zheng Zegang replied, “At most a month. Over this month, we’ll stir things up behind the scenes, push a minor singer into the spotlight. Once Jiang Zhao feels the pressure, he’ll quickly side with Great Wind Entertainment.”
“Good. This is why I hired you—strong execution.” Chairman Yu was satisfied with the result. “What’s the current situation at Star Light Entertainment?”
Long Yuan sat silently on the sofa, his legs crossed. Although he didn’t speak, Zheng Zegang could tell he was very interested in Star Light’s situation.
“One of my employees told me that Jiang Youli brought in some outside helpers a few days ago. They didn’t officially join Star Light Entertainment; they only used code names. Strangely, Jiang Youli seems to trust them a lot. My subordinate sent me photos—I checked them on the way back, and none of them are well-known figures.”
“Heh. A desperate attempt to patch things up,” Chairman Yu dismissed contemptuously.
“Exactly what I thought. They’re probably just random people brought in to stabilize morale. Those nobodies aren’t worth worrying about. The only troublesome one is…” Zheng Zegang paused. “Jiang Youli even managed to convince the famous director Liang Shenggui, who retired three years ago due to illness.”
Hearing that name, Zhang Bufan, himself a director, frowned.
It was the name he despised most. Because in his over two decades of career, his achievements still fell short of Liang Shenggui, who had directed for less than ten years!
“Liang Shenggui?” Chairman Yu was shocked. “Are you sure?”
Zheng Zegang nodded. “Yes. My subordinate said Liang Shenggui has already met with Jiang Youli.”
“That Jiang Youli... how does she have so many connections? Even Liang Shenggui would come out of retirement for her!” Chairman Yu was irritated.
He had thought that poaching Director Zhang would deal a heavy blow to Jiang Youli!
But in less than a week, she had roped in Director Liang!
This was a real problem for Chairman Yu.
In terms of achievements, Liang Shenggui had surpassed Zhang Bufan with just five works.
There was a saying in the entertainment world: “If Director Liang hadn’t retired, Director Zhang would always remain second best.”
He had already spent heavily to lure Zhang Bufan. He couldn’t afford to poach Liang Shenggui too!
Thinking this, Chairman Yu glanced at Zhang Bufan sitting nearby.
Zheng Zegang, savvy as always, said, “Chairman Yu, I think we don’t need to worry too much about Liang Shenggui. He’s been out of the game for three years. He might have lost his edge. For all we know, his so-called ‘medical retirement’ was just an excuse. Compared to our Director Zhang, he’s definitely far behind now.”
Zhang Bufan stayed silent, instead observing Long Yuan, who sat across from him without a word.
After the last press conference fiasco, Chairman Yu dared not take any chances. Even though he knew the next remark would annoy Zhang Bufan, he still ordered, “To be safe, find another chance to talk to Director Liang. Convince him to give up helping Jiang Youli shoot ‘Aspirations of the Azure Skies’. If necessary, use Long Young Master’s reputation to pressure him.”
Zheng Zegang glanced at Zhang Bufan’s grim face, saw that Long Yuan didn’t object, and nodded. “Understood, Chairman Yu. I’ll find out Director Liang’s contact information right away.”
Once Zheng Zegang left, Chairman Yu assured, “Don’t worry, Long Young Master. At this critical moment, I don’t think any director would dare offend you just to help Jiang Youli.”
