The modification of the contract details between Jiang Hua and NetEase Cloud Music went very smoothly.
The details were so generous that it didn't seem like a normal company had offered them.
NetEase Cloud Music required at least two albums per year, which was too easy for Jiang Hua.
This also meant that music fans would be in for a treat in the second half of the year.
Of course, this was just a part-time job. He wouldn't cooperate with NetEase Cloud Music for any promotions or commercial performances.
As his popularity grew higher and higher, Jiang Hua finally felt the price of fame.
TV station interviews followed, even bringing live streaming rooms.
He didn't want to accept interviews, but the leadership asked him to cooperate, with the task of promoting Yue Opera.
"Jiang Hua, we've selected a few questions that netizens are most concerned about for you to answer."
"In a bit, we'll also randomly pick a few questions from the live streaming room. What do you think?"
What else could he do? If you say it like that, could he refuse?
After adjusting the camera angle, Jiang Hua immediately put on a professional fake smile as the live stream opened.
"Hello everyone, hello host. I'm Jiang Hua, the erhu performer from the Xiaobaihua Art Troupe."
This guy was very professional. Just now he had an unhappy face, but it changed instantly.
A lot of people poured into the live streaming room at once.
"Haha, the TV wasn't exaggerating. Good thing I came early."
The bullet screen comments started to become active. The host began to ask questions with a serious expression.
"Hello Jiang Hua. Netizens are very curious. To write such nice love songs, have you been in many relationships?"
Jiang Hua also replied with a serious expression, "Not really. I was in one relationship in high school. Because my studies were very poor, I wanted to find a top student to tutor me, so I found the school's top-ranking student."
Jiang Hua sighed, "He tutored me for a week and then dumped me, saying I had a pig brain. We didn't even hold hands."
The live stream comments were full of laughter. So even the male god had been dumped before.
"Second question: Did you join the Yue Opera Troupe to escape the ban by Huayi?"
This question was very sharp. One wrong answer and it would be easy to stumble.
Jiang Hua thought for a moment and said, "Not really. It was mainly because I like traditional opera."
"Third question: Why is your singing style different now compared to before?"
"Haha, this one is very simple. People make progress. Three years is enough time to change a person."
These words had a deeper meaning. The people in the live stream were all picking at the bullet screen comments.
"I knew it. Jiang Hua holds grudges. This time with Wang Kai, it was definitely intentional."
"Bro, you're still mentioning Wang Kai? His album has already flopped, with a 90% refund rate."
"Haha, I'm one of them. Compared to the Blue Album, his songs are really a pile of crap."
The host saw the bullet screen comments going crazy and felt very happy in her heart.
This interview was very successful.
"Next, let's randomly select two viewers to ask questions."
She began to operate the live stream lottery.
"This person called 'Dark Clouds Press the City' asks, did you hire a ghostwriter for these songs?"
This question was too funny. He was a nobody in the entertainment industry, and he hired a ghostwriter?
As if he could afford a ghostwriter of this quality.
Jiang Hua yawned and said, "Can't afford it. I'm a person who quit the entertainment industry. How would I have the money to hire a ghostwriter? How much do you all think a ghostwriter of this quality costs?"
"'Partridge Dish' asks: Your choice to release songs together with Wang Kai, was it to get revenge on your old company? Their signed first-tier singer Long Xiaoming is going to release an album in the second half of the year. Will you snipe him?"
Hearing this, Jiang Hua immediately got excited. He sat up straight and asked, "What time?"
This was simply a face-slapping provocation.
The bullet screen comments in the live stream began to get excited. Everyone loved watching this kind of dragon-slaying drama.
Jiang Hua realized he seemed to have misspoken and hurriedly explained, "That's not what I meant. I meant that I also have plans for a new album in the second half of the year. I hope it won't clash. No other meaning."
"I knew it. This guy holds grudges. You can only listen to half of what he says."
"Yes, yes, yes. He'll definitely snipe. Believe me."
"Everyone quickly urge the people at Huayi to release a new album. Otherwise, Jiang Hua won't release new songs."
"Right, why didn't I think of that? Jiang Hua's songs are nice, but I'm still looking forward to new songs."
After the live stream ended, Huayi's official Weibo exploded.
Everyone urged them to quickly release a new album. This wave was really a face-slapping provocation.
The people at Huayi hadn't figured out what was going on. They thought Xiaoming's fans were urging him to release an album.
They even solemnly released a statement.
"Due to Xiaoming's tight schedule recently, the album is still in preparation. But please rest assured, dear fans, the album will meet everyone very soon."
The fans were unhappy and directly crashed their official website.
"You can just find someone random to release an album. As long as it's a Huayi artist, it's fine. We won't buy it anyway. If you don't release an album, Jiang Hua won't release one either."
The staff only then understood what was going on.
They had really been played by this generation of netizens.
In Huayi's office, Executive Ji directly smashed the computer on the table.
He knew that letting the tiger return to the mountain would inevitably lead to future troubles. Now the retribution had come.
Many big shots chose to delay releasing albums to avoid the hype of Jiang Hua's album.
Their company's top singer also highly praised this album, a perfect balance of artistry and catchiness.
Her singing was no problem, but the lyrics, composition, and such couldn't reach the same level at all.
Insiders could tell. As Huayi's top singer, the queen of Chinese pop, her evaluation was very fair.
"Executive Ji, the CEO is calling for you."
He felt that things had gotten out of hand this time. The official Weibo had been crashed. The headquarters couldn't possibly not know.
As soon as he walked into the CEO's office of the Shanghai branch, Executive Ji faced a barrage of verbal attacks.
"Ji Wenlong, look at what the f*ck you've done. I already said it's not like the past. The internet is so developed. Can't you use your brain a bit?"
"Can't you sign a training contract with new artists? There would be much more room for operation. It wouldn't be too much to feed them delicacies from the mountains and seas every meal. As for whether it's real or not, do I still need to teach you this?"
"This way, can't the training fees be reported at sky-high prices? It wouldn't be so troublesome when terminating the contract."
"Use your damn brain. Do you think you're still a thug? I'll cover for you this time. Things like Jiang Hua's case must be prevented."
"Right, let Jiang Hua's former manager take the fall. You go change to another position to avoid the limelight for now."
Soon, an announcement appeared on Huayi's official Weibo.
"Comrade Jiang Hua's matter was a misunderstanding. It was his former manager who froze all of Jiang Hua's schedules for private gain. He also embezzled company assets and has now been sent to the relevant departments. In addition, artist manager Ji Wenlong has the responsibility of negligent supervision and has now been demoted as punishment."
With a light statement, Jiang Hua's banned youth was erased.
This was simply bullying an honest person.
Jiang Hua looked at this statement and decided that in this life, he would go against Huayi. Wasn't their main battlefield in the TV and film industry?
Then I'll also write scripts and make TV shows, competing with them for time slots.
What the f*ck Boss Wang. This guy was just the same kind as Ji and the others.
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