Hilarious! It's clear this incident hit the nail on the head.
Even regarding the incident where Su Shengxi "accidentally liked" a post, Jiaxing Entertainment remained completely silent from beginning to end, only releasing a few very official statements at the end, defining the incident as "a slip of the hand by the assistant," "it's all a rumor," and "we will pursue the relevant responsibilities"...
These guys don't really care about the conflict between Xiao He and Su Shengxi; they only care about whether Su Shengxi can continue to bring them value.
Clearly, their willingness to mediate this time is purely because keeping "Shining Stars" alive is definitely more valuable than fans reporting it to be taken down.
Jiaxing Entertainment and the capital behind it were originally one of the investors in "Shining Stars". Otherwise, with Su Shengxi's acting skills, he definitely wouldn't have been able to squeeze into such a large-scale production. Even the director, Wen Hongyuan, had to turn a blind eye to Su Shengxi.
In addition to Jiaxing Entertainment, there are also Kiwi and several other major investors who have invested real money in this drama, making it a top-tier S+ resource. With the huge success of "Shining Stars", they have all profited immensely and are already preparing for more advertising investment and IP-related products.
As a result, ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) Su Shengxi's fans started making a fuss, which was completely indiscriminate in attacking everyone. The hard work of everyone was about to be destroyed by the fans of one of the companies. Not to mention others, Jiaxing Entertainment itself was also very angry.
Song Yuanqi, the CEO of Jiaxing Entertainment, was constantly on the phone. Several investors and big bosses from higher levels called to "greet" them, asking if Jiaxing Entertainment had gone mad and was trying to ruin their business.
The internal shareholders are also quite cunning. They usually don't say anything, but now that their profits are being delayed, they are all unhappy and urging Song Yuanqi to resolve this matter quickly. If "Shining Stars" is really lost, who will bear the loss later?
Therefore, Song Yuanqi had no choice but to step in and mediate.
The first people to be mediated between are naturally Xiao He and Liu Rulan.
As a long-time employee of Jiaxing Entertainment, Liu Rulan had been with the company all the way. Even after leaving to work independently, the relationship between the two parties remained relatively harmonious. They kept to themselves and did not cause any unpleasantness like other departing agents, which made them a laughing stock for others.
Of course, there are other reasons behind this.
Liu Rulan was, after all, a veteran of Jiaxing Entertainment. Having been there for so many years, what hadn't she seen and experienced?
She knew it perfectly well.
After all, in the entertainment industry, being too upright can lead to being ostracized, and being too clear-headed can result in being constantly pushed out by those above.
It was already quite an achievement that Liu Rulan was able to leave this place with a clean record. If she continued to go higher, she would encounter things that were beyond her control. Therefore, Liu Rulan did not hesitate and took the initiative to find a way out and leave on her own.
It's just that leaving some leverage for his former employer... there's nothing he can do about it.
"President Song, we are all very anxious about this matter, but as you know, we have no way to stop Su Shengxi's fans from continuing to do this."
Liu Rulan walked into the corridor to the side, her tone still relatively gentle.
"Actually, you don't need to get involved. We'll handle it. Just get your fans to calm down and stop spreading negative rumors about Su Shengxi." Song Yuanqi sighed and continued to appeal to his emotions, "Xiao Liu, you've helped Su Shengxi get to where he is today step by step. Are you really willing to watch him leave the industry because of this?"
Liu Rulan sneered inwardly, but feigned sympathy: "President Song, I actually want to beg Su Shengxi's fans to spare us. Xiao He was the first artist I managed after leaving Jiaxing, and everyone in the industry is waiting to see me fail. They all say that I left Jiaxing, but now I'm managing a nobody who can only act like himself, destined to be the villain's manager for life. I'm really suffering, and I just can't understand why Su Shengxi hates my Xiao He..."
"As you know, I've worked diligently at Jiaxing for over ten years, and Su Shengxi is the artist I've managed the longest. I know very well the fighting spirit of Su Shengxi's fans, and we've never thought of offending them..."
"If Xiao He is greatly affected by this incident, I'll be too embarrassed to continue working in this industry..."
Liu Rulan's words were half sob story and half threat. Song Yuanqi understood her implication and fell into a brief silence.
If they really manage to force this crazy woman out of the industry, then they won't have an easy time either.
"Is there no room for negotiation on this?" he asked one last time.
“President Song, we’re all respectable people. You know Su Shengxi’s current situation. He’s really narrowed his own path. No matter how hard he tries now, it’s difficult to help him get back on his feet. Why bother worrying about such an ungrateful guy?” Liu Rulan softened her voice and continued to persuade him. “Su Shengxi’s fans have offended a lot of people this time. Even if this incident passes smoothly, he has offended several other investors. President Song, you can’t help him every time, can you?”
Song Yuanqi: "..."
Thinking of Su Shengxi, he rubbed his temples, weighing the pros and cons in his mind, and smiled helplessly: "Xiao Liu, it's been so long, and you're still the same."
By employing both soft and hard tactics, remaining neither humble nor arrogant, one can ultimately turn the tables and take the lead.
Song Yuanqi was a seasoned veteran; how could he not understand the hidden meaning in Liu Rulan's words?
"Oh dear, although I've left Jiaxing Entertainment, it's still the closest and most special place in my heart. I haven't seen President Song for a long time, so I've been a bit blunt. Please don't mind, President Song," Liu Rulan said with a smile. "I hope to continue cooperating with Jiaxing Entertainment in the future! After all, I came from Jiaxing Entertainment, and I can't let them down, right?"
Song Yuanqi chuckled: "Didn't everyone laugh at you after you said it? I think you've already lost all face."
"Of course not," Liu Rulan replied immediately. "Isn't this just playing the victim in front of President Song? President Song is my most important connection. If I have something to say, I'll definitely have to complain to you first. Considering our years of friendship, you have to help me, right?"
"Hmph, what a shameless guy." Song Yuanqi sneered. "You're just lucky to have met a promising talent like Xiao He, otherwise I would have blocked you long ago! But Xiao He is indeed doing quite well right now—why don't you consider bringing him back with you?"
If Xiao He is willing to join Jiaxing Entertainment, then losing the difficult Su Shengxi wouldn't be a bad thing.
Liu Rulan decisively declined: "I'm afraid that really won't work. President Song, you don't know, Xiao He can only play villains! Don't be fooled by his good acting skills, he only relies on his temperament, which limits his range! Moreover, this brat is completely clueless and only loves playing villains. His other acting skills don't improve at all. He's just a supporting character. It's even more difficult for him to act in idol dramas. So, I'm really suffering inside."
"He got the benefit but is still acting innocent."
Song Yuanqi saw through Liu Rulan's boastful nature at a glance and made a sharp comment.
