Chapter 40 – Retaliation (1/2)
After “Chaos Street” finally finished its pre-production activities, the time was already twilight.
Qiu Qian threw on his jacket and stood up from his chair. He was immediately surrounded by a crowd of microphones. Because of the host’s tantrum from before, no one dared to make any movements until the activities on stage had finished. Right now it was finally completed so they naturally rushed over.
Under the pa-cha-pa-cha of the flashing lights, the reporters all thrust their microphones forward and began asking their questions.
“Mr Qiu why did you appear here today! Was your schedule already decided in advance!?”
“Mr Su went over to Total Entertainment very early, does Mr Qiu know? Are you deliberately trying to avoid him!?”
“Can you tell us why Total Entertainment terminated Mr Su’s contract. Mr Qiu can you give us an explanation!?”
“And why have you also terminated all working relationship!? What has Mr Su done wrong!? Is the situation so serious!?”
“Doesn’t Mr Qiu and Mr Su have a personal friendship!? Isn’t treating him this way damaging the friendship!?”
“At the end-of-year party earlier, the people in your company reported that the two ofyou seemed very close. Was that just an act?”
The microphones surrounding him were close to knocking Qiu Qian on the chin. However Qiu Qian maintained a relaxed stance. He said as though he had no idea, “Su Quan came to the company today? Oh, it’s probably to go and pack his things ba.”
These words sent the reporters into a frenzy! Finally they had found a person willing to talk about this matter!!
At this time the cameras broadcasting the opening ceremony live had also been turned around and was now focused directly on Qiu Qian.
“So Mr Qiu didn’t know that Mr Su came by today!? No one told you!? This isn’t logical Mr Qiu!”
“Can you please let us know the reason for the termination!! Mr Qiu can you let us know the details ah!?”
“Also what is the amount of damages that Total Entertainment has to pay to Mr Su!? Can I ask if it’s more than ten million yuan?!”
“Total Entertainment has many artists signed under its label. Mr Qiu do you think that this a manner of ending the contract will impact them in some way!?”
“There’s been some rumors that Total Entertainment is planning to close down!! Mr Qiu do you have any opinions on these rumors!?”
“Is it because Mr Su has some kind of medical condition ah!? His manager said he’s taking time off to recuperate, could it be–”
“Ai, you guys need to slow down so people can reply. I still need to go to the next venue ah.”
The last sentence was not said loudly however because of all the microphones, it was still heard very clearly.
The reporters all turned their head and saw that outside the throng of reporters, Sun XiBin was standing with his head straining up to see over them.
When he saw all the gazes turning to him, Sun XiBin seemed to realize his mistake. “What are you looking at me for, I also have the right to know ah.”
His manager had completely given up trying to keep a lid on Sun XiBin this gossip monger. He had instead chosen to go and make his greetings to the director.
Qiu Qian laughed and said, “It’s only been one day and already the rumor mill has gone crazy. You guys are really capable. Okay, I’ll say it once and say it clearly.” After he spoke he stepped forward and began to walk away, completely ignoring if there was anyone in his way.
Thus Qiu Qian took this big group of reporters and directly walked towards the stage where there was still a group of people left right after the activities had finished.
This included the director, producer, Bai Lang and a few other actors.
Qiu Qian made a generous greetring. “Director Xu, I’m so sorry ah. Today I came to show my support but I didn’t think I would bring all this trouble to you.”
The Director Xu JunXi looked at Qiu Qian in a familiar manner. “Hahaha, don’t say it like that. I’m very honored that Boss Qiu could make the time to come today. It definitely made our little gathering a lot more popular ah.”
“Director Xu you’re being too humble. With Director Xu and Producer Li here, Total Entertainment has high expectations for Chaos Street.” Qiu Qian smiled and took Xu JunXi’s offered hand, shaking it. “I’m glad we were able to win this opportunity over Full Color. I hope we can cooperate well.”
With these words, there was another flash of camera lights.
One of the rumors was regarding “Total Entertainment” closing down. However this had just been disproved by Qiu Qian’s words just now.
“It’s a pity that Su Quan has parted ways with us,” Qiu Qian continued to say, his face not changing at all. “It can’t be helped since people choose different pathways in life. Rather than dragging things out, it’s better to end things cleanly. However I didn’t expect that it would bring so much trouble to the production.”
Director Xu waved his hand. He was very cooperative. “People’s wants and ideologies are different and there’s no point to force things. It’s quite common in this circle. We can only wish them fortune and good luck, isn’t that right?”
These words clearly expressed that Su Quan was not going to take part in “Chaos Street” any longer. After the breaking news, this was the first role confirmed that was going to change from Su Quan to another person!
There was immediately a flurry of activity among the reporters. However these two big figures were still chatting. Even the dumbest reporter knew that right now was the time to listen and not to ask questions.
“Director Xu is right,” Qiu Qian nodded his head. “According to my knowledge, at least Hong Kuan Films came to snag Su Quan very early on.”
Hong Kuan Films was the film company that Hong Yu had created for Su Quan previously.
“If someone is popular there will always be people wanting to fight over them ah,” Director Xu gave an exaggerated sigh. “The fact that Mr Qiu is willing to give things up is also very noble, hahahaha.”
However the fact that these people’s expressions were both very happy and completely didn’t conform to the words they were saying told to the truth of the matter. {T/N: They seem like they’re being sarcastic.}
It was clear to everyone that this was “polite speech”. Director Xu was still smiling but at this time someone couldn’t help but interject.
“Mr Qiu what do you mean by “different pathways in life”!? Can you let us know more specifically!?”
“Is Mr Su leaving Chaos Street!? Director Xu is that what you were talking about earlier!?”
“Also what do you mean by “finishing things”, Mr Qiu? Are you planning to suppress Mr Su!?”
“Can I ask what does this have to do with Hong Kuan Films!? What has Mr Su done that would make Total Entertainment treat him so drastically!?”
… although they knew they would only get perfunctory replies, the journalists still rushed to ask their questions.
On the other side, Su Quan and his manager Luo ZhenAn who was sitting in the office of Total Entertainment, were also watching this scene via the news broadcast. Accompanying it was the a reporter who make a quick monologue over the scenes;
“Right now that was Total Entertainment’s CEO Qiu Qian. These are the words that he made after Chaos Street’s opening ceremony! According to Qiu Qian’s words, Su Quan went to the company today for the purposes of completing his end of contract administration procedures. As for Su Quan, after being seen going into the premises of Total Entertainment, right now we still haven’t seen him reappear. It seems that there are serious matters that are being discussed. Or perhaps, the two sides are currently discussing the contractual damages related to the contract termination. As for the amount, Qiu Qian did not disclose any information. He only said the following procedures would be taken care by his subordinates and that he very much trusts their work ethic—”
After Su Quan heard this he picked up his coffee mug and violently dashed it against the ground!