Before the film's promotional campaign even began, he used Emperor Entertainment's failure to consult him before privately reaching a publicity-hype agreement with Song Jialin's agency—thus violating their original management contract and damaging Sugar Juice Duo's wholesome image—as an excuse to force Emperor Entertainment to make concessions on the film's profit-sharing terms. He had the one million yuan salary he and Tang Shi were originally meant to receive converted into a 10% box-office share. Otherwise, Sugar Juice Duo would not only leave Emperor Entertainment, but would also do everything in their power to prevent Dance Miracle from receiving a nationwide release.
Because of the Lu Group behind Lu Hengzhi, as well as the tough methods Lu Holdings had displayed when dealing with the media, Emperor Entertainment could not dismiss Lu Hengzhi's threat as a momentary outburst. After grueling negotiations between both sides, it was ultimately decided that Emperor Entertainment would issue an official statement clearing Lu Hengzhi of the scandal, change Sugar Juice Duo's pay to 5% of the box office, and specifically state that it was pre-tax box office revenue. At the same time, the head of the PR department responsible for the entire publicity stunt solemnly apologized to Lu Hengzhi in front of the company executives.
That was why Lu Hengzhi obediently followed the crew for the rest of the promotional tour, enduring the disgusting press releases and remarks Song Jialin's team—and Song Jialin herself—made on every occasion. He waited until the film's run had ended before finally making his move.
But clearly, Song Jialin and her agency had not taken Lu Hengzhi's warning seriously. During appearances and interviews, she still ambiguously claimed that she "really had a good relationship with Hengzhi" and that they were "good friends who got along well."
Song Jialin's actions finally wore away every