novelhk Chapter 298 The boss talks about Zhang, and he insists on following along.
Chapter 298 The boss talks about Zhang, and he insists on following along.
Tang Xiaoge was present, staring at the boss of Xingji Entertainment. The boss was silent for a while before coughing and changing the subject to Ning Yao, who was standing to the side.
"Ms. Luo, you must have heard about the rumors circulating online about our company lately, right?"
Ning Yao looked at the coffee brought to her by her boss's assistant, raised an eyebrow, and remained noncommittal.
Seeing that Ning Yao remained silent, the boss's expression immediately turned ugly.
Anyone with a modicum of emotional intelligence should know what he's about to say and would at least say something in response. But this girl is different; she doesn't utter a single word, like a silent bum. I don't know if she's pretending or if she's genuinely that reserved.
"I think the things that have been said about Director Feng online lately are exaggerated. Ms. Luo has been working with our company recently and can be considered a semi-artist of our Star Trail Entertainment. As for clarifying the rumors, when would be a convenient time for you to do so?"
"Half an entertainer? An entertainer is an entertainer, that's all there is to it, there's no such thing as half an entertainer."
"Luo Xiyao is only in a cooperative relationship with us, she has no obligation to us." Tang Xiaoge chuckled, speaking slowly and elegantly.
"You don't need to do anything. We've already prepared the copy. Just have your assistant copy, paste, and send it out."
The boss adopted an extremely humble attitude, and Ning Yao didn't want to offend the boss of Xingji Entertainment.
She had seen the rumors online, and they were indeed a bit excessive; Director Feng's dirty deeds had implicated the company.
But what puzzled Ning Yao even more was, if that was the case, why didn't the company fire Director Feng and terminate his employment contract?
Ning Yao took the tablet computer handed to her by her boss's female assistant and quickly scanned the few lines of text on it, the so-called clarification.
Ning Yao narrowed her eyes, a fierce glint flashing in them.
It seems the owner of Star Trail Entertainment has a good relationship with Director Feng...
The content, both explicitly and implicitly, suggests that the incident was merely a misunderstanding and that people online had over-interpreted it.
Tang Xiaoge, standing to the side, knew what was on the tablet without even looking, and let out a cold laugh.
Before Ning Yao could say anything, Tang Xiaoge spoke first.
"You should know what Director Feng has been doing in the company all these years. If it weren't for your support, he really wouldn't have dared to grope the new actors."
"What do you mean I'm backing him up? I only found out about those things recently. I was just trying to save face for the company. Family scandals shouldn't be aired in public, but you went and called the police, even though Luo Xiyao, the person involved, didn't say anything..."
Speaking of this, Mr. Cai, the boss of Xingji Entertainment, was furious and had nowhere to vent his anger.
He didn't even want to argue with Tang Xiaoge, but since he was the company's highest-earning male artist, he was the one who treated him with such care and respect.
But Tang Xiaoge can't keep taking advantage of this favor and being so arrogant, can she?
"This is not a family scandal, it's Director Feng's personal scandal."
"I need to speak with Miss Luo alone. If you're not busy, go downstairs to the lounge. Don't stand around in my office!" Boss Cai stopped speaking politely to Tang Xiaoge and spoke sternly.
But Tang Xiaoge wouldn't fall for his act, leisurely leaning back on the sofa, her posture arrogant and domineering.
"Ms. Luo is an artist I've signed with, so I have to protect her. You can talk about it here."
"You can't possibly be... in cahoots with Director Feng, wanting to learn from him and sexually harass female artists by doing it right here in his office, can you?"
At this point, Tang Xiaoge leaned forward, her smile filled with sarcasm.
"You... Tang Xiaoge, do you really think you're irreplaceable? That the company can't do without you?!" Boss Cai was furious, pointing at Tang Xiaoge, his face turning red with anger.
"I didn't say that. The company can still operate without anyone. Two months ago, I suggested to you that I pay the breach of contract fee. From now on, I will have no relationship with Star Trail Entertainment. I will start my own business and establish my own studio."
Tang Xiaoge pursed her lips, raised her chin slightly, and continued, "I still have the same idea. As long as you approve, I'll leave immediately."
Boss Cai took a deep breath, looked at Tang Xiaoge, and suddenly couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh.
Who would turn down money? And Tang Xiaoge is Xingji Entertainment's cash cow!
He took a few steps forward, approached Tang Xiaoge, and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"Xiaoge, this is indeed affecting the company's normal operations. You need to think about the bigger picture. You have to do your job every day. You're still an artist under Xingji Entertainment. Don't always think about those so-called noble things. What's that worth?"
"Please persuade Luo Xiyao to come forward and clarify this matter as soon as possible. If we can turn a big problem into a small one and a small one into nothing, everyone will be more at ease!"
"Everyone's comfortable? I think only you and Director Feng are comfortable, right?" Tang Xiaoge smiled, her eyes full of understanding.
"If you really want to resolve this matter properly and save face for the company, then fire Director Feng."
"As long as we have no connection with Director Feng, the company will naturally have a positive impression. What do you think?"
"Alright, let's not talk about it today. You can all go back to work."
Boss Cai waved him away, knowing that with Tang Xiaoge present, he was unlikely to reach an agreement no matter what.
Luo Xiyao looks like someone who's easy to bully. She looks innocent and gentle, and her temper can't be worse than that old fox Tang Xiaoge.
"I'll talk to Tang Xiaoge again when I get her out of the way," Boss Cai thought to himself.
"Let's go, let's go downstairs." Tang Xiaoge didn't want to see Boss Cai anymore, and as she got up, she glanced indifferently at the 'silent gourd' sitting next to her.
Tang Xiaoge took two steps and, finding no one following, frowned and looked back. Ning Yao, however, remained seated, her posture as steady as a mountain, not moving an inch.
"Teacher Tang, please go down first. I still have some things to discuss with Boss Cai."
Ning Yao offered to stay, much to the delight of Boss Cai. He looked at Tang Xiaoge with a smug and defiant gaze.
So, you're so eager to help this young lady, but she doesn't appreciate your kindness. Aren't you embarrassed?
Tang Xiaoge narrowed her eyes, but didn't say much. With a cold face, she walked away.
Mr. Cai instructed his female assistant to serve Ning Yao another cup of tea, but then felt it wasn't quite right, as few young people these days like to drink tea. So he smiled at Ning Yao and said considerately, "Miss Luo, what would you like to drink? I have all kinds of drinks here."
"No need, I'll leave after I've said what I need to say." Ning Yao looked up at Boss Cai, her eyes filled with a hint of stubbornness.
"Okay, take a look at the copy and see if there are any problems. If there are any wording changes, just let me know. Also, the company will compensate you with a sum of money. I guarantee you, the amount will not be less than 300,000. And also, I will give you..."
Mr. Cai felt that 300,000 yuan was a lot of money for Ning Yao, so he pretended to be generous and gradually raised his attitude.
Ning Yao's temples twitched twice. She found Mr. Cai's behavior extremely unseemly and couldn't stand it, so she frowned and interrupted him.
"Mr. Cai, you've misunderstood."
"Your so-called clarification is extremely unfair to me." Ning Yao's eyes suddenly turned cold, as if coated with a layer of blue ice.
"It is true that Director Feng drugged me and wanted to rape me. It's only because I have some martial arts skills that I was able to hold on until my own people came to my rescue before the drug took effect. Other girls may not be so lucky."
"I will not speak up for him, I will never withdraw the lawsuit, and I will not compromise myself for the sake of Star Trail Entertainment, no matter how much money it is." Even if she did need money, she would never take it this way.
Director Feng is a beast. Ning Yao absolutely does not believe that she is just an isolated case. Most of the things that have been exposed online are true.
"Mr. Cai, to put it bluntly, the life or death of your Starry Sky Entertainment is none of my business. If you're protecting Director Feng, just wait until your reputation is ruined."
Mr. Cai's smile froze on his face. He stared at the girl in front of him in astonishment, his eyes filled with disbelief.
At this moment, Ning Yao no longer possessed any of the innocent and gentle qualities she had shown earlier.
Those beautiful fox-like eyes were filled with unwavering determination, clearly even more difficult to deal with than Tang Xiaoge, that stubborn and unyielding rock.
Mr. Cai only realized it now; he was completely oblivious...
It seems that even if he negotiates with Luo Xiyao alone, he can still get something out of it.
"Are you kidding me? Such a good offer, and you're not going to agree?"