Chapter 49 Scandal
For the first time, Yu Feiyi learned about the dirty side of the entertainment industry.
On the way back, she looked dejected and said to Anna, "Anna, let's thoroughly check all the outsourcing teams that Galaxy Entertainment is collaborating with."
Anna said solemnly: "I understand, Miss Yu, don't worry too much about it. This kind of thing is very common in this circle."
Yu Feiyi insisted: "I can't control others, but we can't control those under the Yu family. Since I have more resources and more say, I should take the corresponding responsibilities."
Anna's eyes flashed with admiration. Although Miss Yu came from a wealthy family, she had excellent character.
In the afternoon, they visited two more venues.
Finally signed a contract with a new director with good reputation.
After Yu Feiyi handed over the interview to Anna and the director, the spokesperson was decided two days later, and the popular young actress Luo Yuan was chosen.
Luo Yuan has soft facial features, a gentle image and is non-aggressive, but when she wears the latest Breaking the Cocoon series from Yu Jewelry, she instead reveals a bit of a sharp edge.
The filming went smoothly, and on the day the ad was released, the online popularity far exceeded expectations.
Lumiere's new products were sold out.
Before Yu Feiyi could be happy for long, Anna walked into the office quickly: "Qin's established Yaoyu Jewelry and released new products today."
On the screen was the press release of the establishment of Yaoguang Jewelry. The time of the press conference was exactly the same as that of Breaking the Cocoon. Yu Feiyi really did not expect this.
Qin Yao also published a blog post.
"Real jewelry carries the soul, not the cold product of an assembly line. The #YaoguangXiguang Series# debuts today, witnessing the difference between craftsmanship and gimmicks."
Who does she imply?
There has been a lot of news about Lumiere recently. After she posted this, many netizens were misled and thought that Yu directed and acted in the show herself.
There were also some online trolls in the comment section, and many remarks that belittled Po Jian appeared.
Yu Feiyi's eyes were slightly cold.
In her previous life, Qin Yao established a jewelry company with her own works. In this life, Qin Yao did not have the opportunity to get her own designs, but still established a jewelry company and released new products on the same day as Lumiere.
She took the information Anna handed over.
Several of the designs in it also feature rebirth as their theme, but these works are not the hope of dawn. Instead, they are more like the regret after being stuck in a quagmire, struggling hopelessly, and finally despairing.
The twisted lines, broken spots of light and those tough but broken edges and corners are all filled with pain and unwillingness to resist in vain.
This is definitely not a work that a young lady like Qin Yao, who has everything going her way, can produce.
This is probably plagiarism.
But who is the hot shot this time?
"Anna." Yu Feiyi put away the information and spoke slowly: "These designs of Qin's are definitely not something that a half-baked Qin Yao can make. Go check it out. Qin Yao must have someone behind him who is in demand."
"We can focus on finding those who have connections in the Qin family, who have a talent for design but are in difficult situations."
Anna nodded: "I'll check it out right away."
Two hours later, Anna came over with a profile. "Ms. Yu, our investigation revealed that Qin Yao's assistant has been in private contact with Lin Wei, a student sponsored by the Qin family. Lin Wei is introverted and rarely interacts with others, but her work is incredibly powerful. We've looked up her published works, and their style is very similar to the Dawn series. She must be Qin Yao's favorite."
Yu Feiyi sneered. A design can be claimed by others, but a unique style that actually belongs to someone else cannot be taken away. Qin Yao's vanity and ignorance have never changed.
She looked through Lin Wei's information and found that she was actually a top student at the Academy of Fine Arts. She had been studying art since elementary school and was very talented. However, when she was fifteen, her family went bankrupt and her parents committed suicide. She became an orphan and was able to complete her studies with the support of the Qin family.
No wonder Qin Yao dared to openly steal her design.
She looked at Anna: "Lin Wei, where is she now?"
Anna said: "Lin Wei usually lives in the dormitory, and should still be in school today."
"Let's go find her."
The two found Lin Wei in the library, but when Lin Wei saw them, she turned around and left with the books in her arms.
"Wait a moment!"
Yu Feiyi stepped forward to stop her: "Can we talk for a minute?"
Lin Wei lowered her head, her shoulders trembling slightly: "I don't want to talk."
Seeing her resistance, Yu Feiyi said slowly, "I just want to help you."
"help me?"
Lin Wei smiled self-deprecatingly: "In the eyes of you rich people, everyone has a price tag. How can someone as worthless as me be helped?"
Yu Feiyi took out the design draft and said, "You have great design talent. I don't want such an outstanding designer to be buried. Lin Wei, you now have other options."
This is Xiguang's design drawing.
Lin Wei stared at it blankly, then suddenly squatted down, covered her face and cried.
"I can't protect anything, not even them..."
Yu Feiyi understood her feelings very well. She was in the same state when she lost everything.
"Lin Wei, I'm different from her. I want to give you a chance. Are you willing to come to Yu's?"
Lin Wei raised her head, her eyes filled with despair: "I can't go. When the Qin family funded me, they signed a contract. I can't go anywhere."
Yu Feiyi looked at Anna: "Is this contract clause valid?"
Anna said confidently, "We can win."
Yu Feiyi pulled Lin Wei up: "Did you hear that? We can win. Please believe me."
Two days later.
Lin Wei reported Qin’s Jewelry for plagiarism under her real name.
A video was released with the title "Real-name report on Qin's Jewelry and its head Qin Yao for plagiarism, coercion and fraud."
Lin Wei said in the video: "I am Lin Wei, a recent graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts and the true designer of the 'Xiguang' series of jewelry. I hereby accuse Qin's Jewelry and its head, Qin Yao, of illegally appropriating my work through threats, intimidation, and an unequal contract."
She described the process in detail, showing photos of the original design manuscripts, partial screenshots of the creative process, and source files with early creation timelines, which far predate Qin Yao's company's project launch.
She also released the recording of Qin Yao meeting with her and forcing her to hand over the design.
In the recording, Qin Yao said that if she refused to cooperate, Qin would not only recover all the funding, but would also sue Lin Wei for breach of contract, leaving Lin Wei with huge debts.
Lin Wei showed the key page of the funding agreement, which clearly included a clause requiring the recipient to work for the sponsor for up to fifteen years after graduation and stipulated a high penalty for breach of contract.
She said, "I later learned from a lawyer that such a clause severely restricted workers' basic rights and should be invalid. But at the time, I was terrified. I came from a poor family, and my studies were my only chance. I was afraid of interrupting my studies, so I finally gave in and handed in my work."
"But I am in great pain. The more popular Xiguang becomes, the more tormented I become, because I believe plagiarists should not be praised, but should be placed on the pillar of shame!"
"I know full well what I will face if I stand up now, but I don't want to remain silent any longer."
After this Weibo post was published, Yu’s public relations teamed up to promote it, which immediately caused an uproar.
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