"Mr. Li."
Just then, the president of the Chinese Music Writers Association, along with several vice presidents, personally stepped forward to greet him: "Mr. Li, I heard that you used to develop your career in the Chinese music scene. You've been developing your career abroad for some time now, haven't you? Would you like to consider returning to China? The Chinese Music Writers Association can offer you many favorable conditions."
The president of the American music industry, who understands Chinese, instantly became wary: "President Zhang, is it really appropriate to poach someone in front of me? Mr. Li has already agreed to take a position with our American Music Industry Association."
"You're already on secondment here?" Seeing that things weren't going well, Chairman Zhang immediately changed his approach and invited him in another way: "Mr. Li, you are a citizen of our Dragon Country. You should return to your roots and develop your career in your own country. It will definitely be better for you than to develop your career in the United States."
"Oh my god, you Chinese people love this kind of moral blackmail, it's despicable." The chairman of the American Writers Association was very disgusted by this kind of invitation.
Not only was he disgusted, but Li Zhaoyang was also particularly disgusted.
But he didn't say anything.
Zhang Shulan spoke on Zhaoyang's behalf: "President Zhang, it's not that our Zhaoyang doesn't want to return to China to develop his career, it's just that he's willing but unable. You should know that our Zhaoyang was forced to go abroad to develop his career for some reason, and that crackdown order is still pinned to the top of the Chinese Music Writers Association's official website."
As the president of the Chinese Music Writers Association, Zhang Shulan took the initiative to find a way to save face for the other party, not wanting to embarrass President Zhang or put Zhao Yang in a difficult position.
Yu Jingkang secretly realized something was wrong.
Chairman Zhang frowned upon hearing this: "A crackdown order? Is that true?"
"You don't know?" Zhang Shulan feigned surprise and looked behind her. "You'll have to ask Vice President Yu about that."
"Him?" Chairman Zhang turned his head and asked, "Xiao Yu, what exactly happened? You've been in charge of things in Shanghai all along."
Yu Jingkang: "President, I... well... how should I put it..."
Last time, I confidently said that if the sunset got desperate, it would naturally come knocking on my door to beg for help.
Now, instead of the sunset glow being anxious, it's Yu Jingkang's turn to be anxious.
Tang Gang didn't dare to breathe loudly, and dared not interrupt. He stood there quietly like a well-behaved child, afraid of being blamed.
"Tell me what happened!" Chairman Zhang was clearly angry.
"President, it's like this." Yu Jingkang finished in one breath: "Li Zhaoyang was exposed for beating female artists and doing rough things to them, so our Writers Association had to step in in time and issue a severe crackdown order, which is justifiable."
He omitted many crucial details.
Li Zhaoyang smiled without saying a word.
Zhang Shulan's attitude was far less friendly: "That's not right, Vice President Yu. What you're saying is different from what we know. The case has been won, the truth has come out, Zhaoyang was indeed framed, and the real culprit has been sent to jail. Your association's attitude is very arrogant. Not only have you not withdrawn the order, but you've also put it on hold..."
Zhang Shulan is not afraid of trouble at all. Many things are not good for anyone if they are discussed openly, but as long as it is about Zhaoyang, she would rather offend people than not make things clear.
You should know that if Zhaoyang hadn't overcome all obstacles at the exchange festival, he wouldn't be standing in front of the president today to explain things.
"Xiao Yu! Is this true?" Chairman Zhang's face turned completely cold.
Yu Jingkang trembled all over: "President...please let me explain...Initially, I wanted to withdraw the order, but who knew that Lin Yanyun, the head of Wanxia, had an extremely bad attitude, and then..."
“It’s good that you admit it!” Chairman Zhang interrupted the other party: “I’m so disappointed in you. I’ve helped you grow up, but I never expected that you would drive away such a talented lyricist and composer. I don’t think you are fit for this position. Demote yourself from this position and make amends for your mistakes.”
"President!" Yu Jingkang panicked: "You can't deny all my contributions just because of one mistake!"
Chairman Zhang no longer paid any attention to Yu Jingkang, nor did he have the face to invite Mr. Li back to China to develop his career.
This matter requires careful consideration.
"Go back!" Chairman Zhang shouted, then led a group of vice presidents and representatives out of the music hall.
"Li Zhaoyang!" Before Yu Jingkang turned to leave with the chairman, a cold and ruthless killing intent flashed across his face. If looks could kill, he would have killed Li Zhaoyang a hundred or a thousand times over.
I finally climbed to the position of vice president, but today I was demoted back to the same position. All my efforts over the years have been in vain!
Fuck you, Li Zhaoyang!
"I feel much better now." Zhang Shulan was in an exceptionally good mood today. Not only had she secured the championship ahead of time, but she had also pulled Yu Jingkang down from that position.
This is called "those who do many unrighteous deeds will surely perish."
He was forcing and coercing people; he should have anticipated this situation.
Next, we can focus on developing the Sunset Branch.
After this little incident ended, Noda Kazuto and Kimura Taro were the ones who felt the most distressed.
Zhang Wenlan and Zuo Jingqiu, in particular, are hoping that the music exchange festival will dampen the spirits of the sunset.
Unexpectedly, instead of dampening their spirits, Li Zhaoyang secured the crown ahead of time.
The two women didn't even dare to imagine that if they had followed Li Zhaoyang, they would have been the ones in the limelight today.
Such immense wealth!
Enemies are jealous, while acquaintances are trying every means to get close to them and say hello.
For example, Hua Nongying and the like.
"An Lan, shall we go and say hello to Li Zhaoyang?" Hua Nongying's attitude towards Li Zhaoyang has changed.
Zhao Anlan looked bitter and speechless; the words sounded so familiar.
At first, I think I suggested that I go and say hello to Li Zhaoyang, but Hua Nongying stopped me.
She doesn't even have the face to go there now.
From afar, Li Zhaoyang looked like the center of attention, while Ling'er stood to the side, offering toasts.
"Li Zhaoyang, congratulations!" Hua Nongying was shameless and forcibly pulled An Lan over to greet her: "It's been a long time, Li Zhaoyang. I didn't expect you to be doing so well in the branch company."
"Zhaoyang, hello." Zhao Anlan was a little embarrassed, and even her greeting was a bit unnatural.
She had no idea when their relationship had become so awkward.
They used to be colleagues in the same department, and the company would cooperate with them in creating a couple image online.
In just a few months, the relationship has become so strained.
"Yes, it's been a long time." Li Zhaoyang gave a polite smile. He used to really have the idea of promoting Zhao Anlan, but now he no longer has that desire.
Now I just want to support singers like Ling'er and Lin Xianguang who have always been with me.
Tianhe's case counts too.
For the others, it depends on the situation.
"Zhaoyang, congratulations!" Manager Bian also came over with a wine glass to offer his congratulations: "The biggest dark horse of the year, and you've even been appointed to a position on the official website of the US music scene. You've now firmly established yourself in the branch office. I'm truly happy for you."
Supervisor Bian was genuinely happy.
Not only is she watching her daughter's career flourish, but she is also watching Zhaoyang gradually transition from a singer to a songwriter, and now she is making great strides in the songwriting industry.
He felt very at ease knowing that his daughter was developing her career with such a talented and ambitious songwriter.
"With these six songs and official endorsement, your branch office's revenue for the next month will probably be higher than the head office's," Song Yuqin teased as she walked over.
"What are you saying, Director?" Zhang Shulan hugged Director Song's arm, reverting to her former role as a follower.
This heartwarming scene was witnessed by Li Zhaoyang.
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