"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.