madnovel Chapter 116 Three best friends talk about Wang Bo's ex-girlfriend
Chapter 116 Three best friends talk about Wang Bo's ex-girlfriend
Su Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes and continued typing: "So it's awkward now. The song is good, and we can't ruin it. But Wang Bo needs more exposure and resources to move up the ranks, and our Xiaoyi Culture is still relatively new. You guys remember, right? Back then, the precious stage opportunity in 'The Voice of China' was offered by Starlight Media, on the condition that Wang Bo had to write a song for them."
She felt a little uneasy as she typed those words.
Commercial exchanges are naked and realistic.
Even if she wanted to protect Wang Bo and leave all the good things for him and her company, that's just how the entertainment industry works: if you want something, you have to give something first.
Su Yiyi: "So, this song is actually an equivalent exchange for Starlight Media?"
Su Xiaoxiao could imagine her sister's slightly furrowed brows and her eyes filled with a mixture of heartache and helplessness.
In Su Yiyi's world, music is purer and art is cleaner, and this kind of bundled transaction makes her instinctively uncomfortable.
Su Xiaoxiao: "Yes, Starlight Entertainment mentioned that they wanted a song that 'has a story, can become a hit, and is suitable for a film or television OST.' Wang Bo provided this song, and they were very satisfied. They agreed to stop using Wang Bo to promote Zhang Lei's new drama, and even agreed to subtly support Wang Bo in the media. From a business perspective, this deal is very worthwhile."
Zhou Yuji: "Worth my ass! Those guys just want to reap the benefits of Wang Bo's fame! Xiaoxiao, you should stand up for yourself."
Su Xiaoxiao: "My dear Miss Zhou, you were so bold when you started Yuji Entertainment, but what happened? You lost money for three years! Now I have to be responsible for Wang Bo and his future. Being bold won't put food on the table; resources and connections are what do."
Even so, Su Xiaoxiao was also holding back her anger.
Giving away their own great songs to companies that use their own artists as pawns is disgusting no matter how you look at it.
The group chat was quiet for a while.
Su Yiyi: "So... who will Starlight Entertainment have sing this song?"
The question seemed casual, but both Su Xiaoxiao and Zhou Yuji on the other side of the screen sensed something unusual and were cautiously probing.
Su Xiaoxiao: "Who else could it be but Zhang Lei? They were just worried about how to find a suitable theme song for her nostalgic youth drama, and here it is, tailor-made for her."
Su Yiyi: "..."
Zhou Yuji: "..."
Does this young man still cherish past feelings?
An eerie silence descended once more.
After a long while, Su Yuji's message slowly drifted out; this time it was a long voice message.
I clicked on it, and her voice, carrying a hint of wind and a lazy quality, came through, with the faint crackling of firewood in the background: "Hey Yiyi, why are you suddenly asking this? Is something... um, what's wrong with you?"
His tone was full of mischievous amusement.
Su Yiyi immediately replied with a text message, her speed almost seeming like an attempt to cover something up: "No! I'm just curious, after all, she's Wang Bo's... ex-girlfriend. Yu Ji, you used to be her boss, what kind of person is she?"
Su Xiaoxiao also perked up her ears.
Although I had seen Zhang Lei's resume in business documents, Zhou Yuji's evaluation was undoubtedly more vivid and authentic.
Zhou Yuji's reply was a few beats slow, as if she had taken a moment to organize her thoughts in the cold night of the Western Regions.
Another voice message: "Zhang Lei... that girl, tsk, she's quite interesting."
Her voice didn't reveal much emotion; it was more like an objective statement: "She's beautiful, the aloof type, doesn't smile much, and doesn't talk much. But there's something in her eyes, ambition, you can see it clearly."
"She's quite capable, hardworking, and quick to learn, but she's not very personable... She rarely attends company gatherings, isn't very close to other artists, and is always working on scripts or practicing her voice alone. She's decisive, efficient, and even a bit cold."
She seemed to recall something and added, "I remember once, there was a really good GG (Girls' Love) opportunity, and she was competing with another female artist in the company. She didn't openly compete for anything, but somehow, the GG company specifically requested her. Afterwards, that female artist cried for several days, and Zhang Lei didn't even offer a word of comfort, thinking that survival of the fittest was normal."
Su Yiyi: "That sounds...so realistic. No wonder she has no lingering feelings for Wang Bo at all."
Zhou Yuji: "It's reality, and it's also a kind of sober-up, a sober-up that's a little scary. She knows what she wants, and she knows how to get it."
"So when Starlight Media offered her a deal, the terms were much better than what we at Rainy Girl Entertainment had given her, she left without much hesitation."
"Wang Bo... back then, in her eyes, he was probably just a boyfriend with no future who could hold her back. Break up? I guess in her plan, she didn't even need the ceremony of breaking up; she would just let things cool down and drift apart."
Zhou Yuji's tone remained calm, even tinged with admiration: "From the perspective of career development, she made the right choice. Starlight Entertainment did give her more opportunities, but her methods and temperament lacked warmth."
Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao snorted and typed: "So Wang Bo's song would be quite suitable for her to sing. If she sings it with that clear and story-filled voice, the effect might be amazing."
His words were clearly tinged with sourness and resentment.
Zhou Yuji: "Haha, Xiaoxiao's jealous? Don't worry, Wang Bo's a smart guy. He gave me the song, but we don't know where his heart is. I think right now he's only looking at the starry sky and... a certain gentle music teacher, okay? @Su Yiyi"
Su Yiyi: "Yu Ji, don't talk nonsense!"
Su Xiaoxiao: "Sis, you're too thin-skinned. But speaking of which, Wang Bo is on a roll right now, and we need to pave the way for him. We've stabilized things on Xingguang for now, but Qin Xiao is the real problem on 'The Voice of China.' A pre-selected champion... just thinking about it makes me feel so frustrated."
Zhou Yuji: "The championship is just an empty title; the real substance is the work itself. Which of Wang Bo's songs these past few episodes hasn't been a classic? The audience knows what's good for him. Besides, even without the championship, his commercial value and offers will surely increase after the competition. Xiaoxiao, you need to think long-term and plan his post-competition career path carefully—albums, variety shows, OSTs, concerts…you can start preparing the schedule."
As expected of someone who once ran a company but lost money, he instantly switched to a broker's mindset.
Su Yiyi: "Wang Bo has been working too hard lately, he needs to rest. I'll make some throat-soothing soup tomorrow, Xiaoxiao, please remind him to drink it."
Su Xiaoxiao: "I know, my dear sister, you practically have 'feeling sorry for' written all over your face."
The three chatted for a while longer, mainly Zhou Yuji sharing her interesting experiences in the Western Regions—being chased by yak, falling on her butt while learning to ride a horse, but the starry sky was truly breathtaking, and the milk tea was really delicious.