Both Da Yu Shen and Liu Yufei were celebrities that Ling Yi greatly admired in his previous life.
What was Ling Yi's feeling after seeing them?
It seemed that Ling Yi wasn't as excited or thrilled as he had imagined; at least, his heart wasn't greatly stirred.
After a round of beer, Da Yu Shen and Liu Yufei gradually relaxed a bit.
"Everyone says that Teacher Ling Yi is arrogant, domineering, vindictive, and a cold-blooded person. I was quite nervous before I came here," Da Yu Shen said, holding a beer mug in both hands.
"If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all. How could Teacher Ling Yi, who can create such magnificent poems as 'Bring in the Wine,' possibly be a cold and ruthless person?" Liu Yufei rolled her eyes at him and said.
What adjective is "dark and cold"? Can it be used to describe a person?
Ling Yi looked at the Da Yu Shen and asked, "You're not under contract anymore, are you?"
"Yes, my previous guild has already forcibly terminated their contract with me."
"This whole thing started because of me, and I've dragged you into it. However, if you're interested, you can sign with the Slow Foot Platform to continue streaming. I can offer you an S Grade contract with no limit on your streaming time. Also, I can license all my songs to you."
Everyone stared at Ling Yi in disbelief. "Brother, what are you talking about? Slow Foot Platform, S Grade contract? Do you think you can just make that kind of deal?"
"I forgot to tell you, I own 65% of the Slow Foot Platform!"
"Holy crap, you're already drunk after just one drink?" Fatty Dong exclaimed in surprise.
Ling Yi ignored him and continued, "However, I suggest you try to reduce your livestream duration. You're a genius; you should go to a bigger stage!"
The Da Yu Shen, feeling a little dizzy. What should it do?
But Ling Yi continued speaking.
"Over the next few days, I'll tailor-make a few songs for you, and have Fatty Dong find you a professional band. Then we'll release them on Cool Cat Music."
"However, I have one condition: you must join my entertainment company in the future. I can't guarantee anything else, but I'll make sure you won't be taken advantage of in terms of the contract."
"Of course, this is just a verbal agreement now; the entertainment company matter may have to wait a while."
"I... I'll listen to Teacher Ling Yi!" With such a great offer, Da Yu Shen would have to be a fool to refuse.
Ling Yi then looked at Liu Yufei and asked, "I'm planning to adapt 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' into a TV series. You're quite suitable for the role of Wang Yuyan. Would you be willing...?"
"Really?" Liu Yufei asked in surprise. Such a good thing?
"I have a question, and I hope you will answer truthfully: Is it your mother who makes the decisions regarding your affairs, or are you the one who makes them?"
Liu Yufei paused for a moment, then said sadly, "My mother passed away from cancer five years ago."
Ling Yi was stunned. What?! Liu Yufei's mother is gone in this world?
This is really great!
"Excuse me, what I mean is, can't you make your own decisions?"
"Of course I can make the decision! I'm twenty years old, okay? I'm not a child anymore. Besides, my grandpa spoils me rotten; he listens to everything I say."
"This is just the beginning, and it will probably take quite some time. If you're willing, I hope you can sign with my entertainment company in the future, just like Da Yu Shen."
"I'll consider it." Liu Yufei didn't give a direct answer.
Although she's twenty years old now, she's only acted in one flop movie, so she's basically just starting out in the industry.
Liu Yufei is interested in acting and becoming a star, but that's all she is interested in.
She was well aware of the state of the entertainment industry, and if Ling Yi offered her an extremely harsh contract, she certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to sign one that amounted to selling herself into servitude.
"You don't need to overthink it; just make a decision when the time comes."
Ling Yi then looked at Dong Fei.
" Fatty Dong, do you dare to join me in turning this place upside down?"
Dong Fei was deeply shocked. He Yinyin feeling that Ling Yi was plotting something earth-shattering.
First it was the Cool Cat Music Platform, and now it's the Slow Foot Platform. The fact that Ling Yi was able to take over these two major platforms shows just how terrifying the power behind him is.
Dong Fei even suspected that Ling Yi's true identity might have been officially confirmed by higher authorities.
"This industry is too dirty. I want to create an entertainment industry that reflects my ideal."
"If the existing rules aren't overturned, talented young people like Da Yu Shen will never have a chance to rise to prominence. Those fools are destroying the foundation and severing the legacy."
Dong Fei took a deep breath and gulped down a large mouthful of beer. "Bottoms up! What do you want me to do!"
"Lose weight first, then quit smoking and drinking. We'll talk again when you're below 180 pounds."
"I..." Dong Fei was dumbfounded. Losing weight? Wasn't that going to kill him?
If you can't do that, I'll pretend I never said anything.
Just then, a van suddenly stopped a short distance from the roadside, and ten thugs wearing masks and baseball caps, carrying machetes, got out of the van.
They glanced around first, and when they saw Ling Yi, they walked straight towards Ling Yi.
Ling Yi's heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, some people were already resorting to desperate measures?
Judging from their demeanor, these people are probably not ordinary people; most likely, they are ruthless individuals with lives on their hands.
Ling Yi was a notorious scoundrel in his previous life, dealing with people like that every day, so naturally he could tell the difference.
However, Ling Yi did not take action directly. Instead, he took out his phone, opened a live stream room using a special account with special permissions, and pinned it to the top of his homepage.
He handed the phone to Dong Fei and said, "No matter what happens later, don't move. Just trust me."
"Should we... should we call the police?" Dong Fei panicked.
"You just focus on the live stream. Da Yu Shen, you can call the police."
As Ling Yi spoke, he shrugged his shoulders and walked towards the ten people.
" Ling Yi!"
"Teacher Ling Yi!"
"Teacher!"
Dong Fei and the other two exclaimed in shock, "Is he trying to get himself killed?" In their view, Ling Yi clearly didn't want to drag them down with him.
Ling Yi turned around, smiled, and calmly said three words: "Trust me!"
A live stream titled "Fairness, Justice, how can I trust you and Guard you! I am Ling Yi, live stream of life and death!" appeared on the homepage recommendation of the Slow Foot Livestreaming Platform.
This title has an extremely terrifying destructive power; I believe some people will be utterly enraged after reading it.
With its featured placement on the homepage and unlimited streaming, the live stream quickly attracted thousands of viewers.
Ling Yi, there are probably very few people who don't recognize him now, after all, Ling Yi has been trending on social media every day these past few days.
Ling Yi has now removed his sunglasses and mask.
The viewers in the live stream quickly recognized him, and the live stream's popularity skyrocketed.
Meanwhile, the matter quickly came to the attention of Slow Foot's higher-ups.
Only a handful of people knew about the change in ownership of Slow Foot.
Most of them were unaware that Slow Foot had already changed owners.
Other mid-to-senior level managers continued to follow the "rules" set by certain individuals and obey their banning orders. Upon discovering that the live stream content was related to Ling Yi, they naturally Sealing it.
However, this account is the only one officially registered by Slow Foot, possessing the highest level of administrative authority, and no one Sealing.
Technical Director Qi Yunlong knew things were about to get serious.
He couldn't possibly take the blame for something like this alone, so he quickly created a video conference group, added everyone including the chairman, and initiated a video conference request.
Everyone approved it instantly, including Lin Hai, the current nominal chairman.
"Chairman, fellow directors, which of you used this account with the highest privileges?" Qi Yunlong asked urgently.
Some people were confused, while those who knew the situation quickly explained what had happened.
"Shut it down immediately! What are the tech guys doing?"
"This is a top-level account, how do I ban it?"
"It can't be hung like that."
"When did such a skilled hacker emerge again?"
"Heh, Ling Yi is really something, managing to go to this extent. He actually forced those people to resort to such methods."
"He's just a Reckless Man; he brought this on himself."
Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, but Chairman Lin Hai stood with his arms crossed, not saying a word.
"Chairman, let's issue a statement first and shift the blame to the hackers, otherwise it will have a huge impact on us."
Someone suggested that...
At this moment, Lin Hai calmly said, "Just four hours ago, 65% of the shares of the Slow Foot Platform were transferred to one person's name."
"In other words, I no longer have the final say on the Slow Foot Platform."
"No way, who has the financial resources to acquire so many shares in one go?"
"Ahem, I sold a little. I couldn't help it, the other party offered too much. But I don't know who it was; that person used an agency to handle it."
"Me too, I sold some."
"Me too!"
The group exchanged bewildered glances, feeling frustrated. "If you sell a little, and he sells a little, then it adds up to 40%!"
The remaining 25%...
Everyone looked at Chairman Lin Hai.
"The last 25% was transferred by me. Old Wang was right, the other party gave too much."
"Chairman, you should know who took away our shares, right?"
Lin Hai remained silent; his feelings were complex.
Although he didn't create the Slow Foot Platform initially, he eventually became Slow Foot largest shareholder through a series of means.
Over the years, he has put in a lot of hard work and effort to develop the Slow Foot Platform.
Now that he's been Slow Foot sold off, his current position is somewhat awkward.
However, he never expected that the new shareholder would be none other than Ling Yi, who was currently enjoying great success.
At this moment, he shared the same thought as Fatty Dong: Ling Yi must have an Tongtian background; otherwise, he could never have taken over the Slow Foot Platform.
"Damn it!" Lin Hai suddenly cursed as he watched the live stream.
"Damn it!" Other board members followed suit, uttering profanities.
Time Reversal ten minutes.
As Ling Yi walked towards the group of thugs, everyone, from Fatty Dong and his group to the viewers in the live stream, became extremely worried.
Aside from a few gloating comments, most people felt a chill run down their spines for no apparent reason, and at the same time, an Wuming anger rose within them.
They Yinyin understood the meaning behind the live stream title: Fairness, impartiality, how can I trust you?
Ling Yi's words were a question to "the heavens"!
" Ling Yi, someone wants your life. Don't blame us; blame yourself for breaking the rules."
The leader twirled his sword as he approached Ling Yi, but did not make a move immediately.
"Rules? Rules are for suppressing talented young people?" Ling Yi turned his body slightly, presenting his profile to the live stream camera.
Ling Yi raised his voice slightly and said, "The rules are to allow those who hold positions without doing their jobs to sever the heritage of our Ancient Country and destroy the roots of our national culture?"
Ling Yi raised his voice again, as if his anger was about to burst forth. "So the rules are like this: if someone doesn't obey them, they should be blacklisted and suppressed?"
Ling Yi roared, "If this world was originally filthy, then destroy this land, shatter this sky..."