"Don't assume someone with nothing to lose has no reason to fear those with money and power. If you have no capital yet recklessly dictate terms to those who do, you'll be the ones crushed when you can't withstand their pressure." General Manager Lü drained the last of her wine and smiled gently. "Let me teach you that lesson this time. Your intention to negotiate terms for Meng Tianye was good. But you underestimated how ruthless capital can be. Without meaning to, you pushed his career into a precarious, awkward position before it even began. As things stand, if he doesn't sign with Star Entertainment Media, the production team will definitely eliminate him. But even if he agrees to sign, after everything that's happened, I doubt he'll get favorable terms. If the executives at Star Entertainment Media are petty enough, they could sign him and then shelve him outright, leaving him on the sidelines for two years to wear down his spirit. By then, people might not even remember who Meng Tianye is."
"Don't imagine he can sign with another agency after leaving the show, either. I know the head of Star Entertainment Media. He used to be a senior executive at X City TV Station and still has extensive connections in this industry. I'm sure no company would offend an agency backed by a TV station for a contestant with mediocre potential."
"Only my Qin Dynasty Records would be willing to put the past behind us and sign Meng Tianye. We could even pour resources into promoting him. But why would I do that?"
General Manager Lü paused, then gave Cheng Lang a radiant smile. "Because of you, of course."
As she spoke, General Manager Lü beckoned a server over. She ordered two drinks and pushed one toward Cheng