wavenovel Chapter 160 Do you really have to make him a top star?
Chapter 160 Do you really have to make him a top star?
When Chi Yuan returned to the hotel, Jiang Haochen had just returned to Tianyu headquarters.
Assistant Chen also rushed back immediately, holding Chi Yuan's registration information from when he joined the company.
Knowing that Jiang Haochen had returned, Cui Dong rushed over from the public relations department. As soon as he entered, he shouted, "The news has already exploded like this, why haven't you issued a statement yet?"
Jiang Haochen glanced at him: "I said, I won't issue an apology statement."
Cui Dong: "I'm not asking Chi Yuan to directly admit his filial impiety. I'm first transforming this kind of high-sounding ethical and moral issue into an internal family conflict. This will make the subsequent public relations much easier. Just like those male celebrities who cheat, as long as their wives come out to forgive them, netizens have no grounds to condemn them. If he doesn't want to, he can give his Weibo account to the company, and the company will handle it."
Jiang Haochen: "If we handle it this way, even if the expected results are good, Chi Yuan will still lose the brands he currently endorses, and may even have to pay a penalty for breach of contract."
Cui Dong: "But at least 'Eternal Life' can be broadcast. 'Eternal Life' is the company's biggest investment this year, and it's also your first project as a producer. Are you really willing to take the risk for Chi Yuan?"
Jiang Haochen: "If we lose money, I will make up for the company's losses. I will return to acting, and all the profits will go to the company."
"You!" Cui Dong was so angry his neck bulged. He pointed at Jiang Haochen and kept saying "You, you, you!" for a while, exasperated, "Jiang Haochen, is this just about money? Can't you stop getting so carried away when you're in love? Can't you be a little more rational?"
Assistant Chen, who was engrossed in searching for information on the computer, suddenly grasped the keyword, abruptly raised his head, and his thick glasses revealed utter shock.
Dating? With your own boss? With whom? Chi Yuan? Aren't these two in a sugar daddy/sugar baby relationship?
Even the quick-witted Assistant Chen experienced a brief moment of mental blankness.
Cui Dong: "Chi Yuan has only lost a few endorsements. Once this matter is over and his family is appeased, if you want to promote him, you can give him resources again."
Jiang Haochen refused, saying, "We all know that resources like those from Starway and K Jewelry aren't available to just anyone."
Although the brooch he gave to Chi Yuan could be exchanged for a K Jewelry endorsement, if the person couldn't handle the endorsement or had a scandal, even with Jiang Haochen's favor, the K Jewelry representative wouldn't agree.
Chi Yuan was able to take the job because his popularity and future prospects at the time met K Jewelry's requirements for a spokesperson.
On the way back, the person in charge of K Jewelry had already called him, and the caller had already expressed their intention to terminate the contract.
If they follow Cui Dong's public relations approach and portray this as a family conflict, it might seem like a minor issue, but it will leave a stain on Chi Yuan's reputation forever. In that case, Chi Yuan might still get acting roles, but becoming a top star is basically impossible.
Cui Dong was puzzled: "What does it matter? There are so many people in this industry, how many can become famous? Of those who become famous, how many become top stars? And of those who become top stars, how many can stay popular? Chi Yuan's current status is already a height that most people can never reach in their entire lives. Does he really have to become a top star?"
Jiang Haochen: "He doesn't necessarily have to become a top star, but others can't prevent him from becoming a top star."
Cui Dong was completely helpless against Jiang Haochen. The online public opinion was growing stronger, and Chi Yuan was slow to issue a statement, so some people were already attacking the company's website.
Cui Dong: "How about we ask Chi Yuan himself what he thinks? Maybe he agrees with me?"
"President Jiang." At this moment, Li Weiran also rushed back.
Upon seeing her, Cui Dong immediately said, "Perfect timing, Li Weiran, why don't you call Chi Yuan and ask him how he plans to handle this?"
Li Weiran was a little confused, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two presidents. Finally, with President Jiang's nod of approval, he made the call.
At that moment, Chi Yuan was eating a hamburger in the hotel.
On the way back to the hotel, he suddenly felt hungry, so he asked Xiao Zhao to buy him a hamburger.
"Sister Ran." Chi Yuan's voice was soft, echoing in the office, and she sounded relatively calm.
Li Weiran first asked about Chi Yuan's situation: "How are you now?"
Chi Yuan: "I'm fine, Ran-jie. What are the company's plans to do about my situation?"
Seeing that Chi Yuan had taken the initiative to ask, Cui Dong walked over, took the phone, and said, "Chi Yuan, the company has two options now. You can choose one."
Cui Dong tried his best to explain both solutions objectively, but he was being cunning. He didn't mention that one of the solutions was proposed by Jiang Haochen. He simply said that the company had these two solutions and that he should choose one and bear the consequences himself.
Cui Dong: "Chi Yuan, which one do you choose?"
Jiang Haochen remained silent, also wanting to know which one Chi Yuan would choose.
Chi Yuan didn't quite understand; he simply asked, "Which option would have the least impact on 'Immortality'?"
Cui Dong was delighted: "The first one!"
Chi Yuan: "Then I'll choose the first one."
For Chi Yuan, his life is already very fulfilling.
He wanted to see Mr. Jiang again, and he did.
I wanted to show him my high school uniform, and I did wear it.
The person I have a crush on, he slept with me.
We spent the Lunar New Year together.
They ate candy, made wishes, and secretly confessed their feelings.
Now that they have "The Immortal," they can be considered to have collaborated.
As for the compensation, even if he lost all the money, he's still a bit richer than he was two years ago.
And then there are his fans...
He didn't lose out on this trip to the entertainment industry.
Chi Yuan was very satisfied.
After hanging up the phone, Cui Dong immediately looked at Jiang Haochen: "See? I told you my plan was the one with the least loss. Chi Yuan will definitely choose me. Li Weiran, I'll have the PR department send you the statement. You should post it immediately using Chi Yuan's account."
Jiang Haochen spoke up to stop him: "No."
Although Li Weiran was Chi Yuan's manager, she had no say in the matter when facing the two bosses.
Cui Dong was furious: "This was Chi Yuan's own choice, what other objections do you have?"
Jiang Haochen: "Chi Yuan said that choosing the option that would have the least impact on 'Eternal Life' is the one that you're talking about. Although your option has a smaller impact, it still has some effect. But if my option succeeds, 'Eternal Life' will not only be unaffected, but we can also use the hype to create a buzz. This is the first drama I've produced after this career shift, and I won't let it be affected in the slightest. My drama has to be a hit."
Cui Dong: "..."
"Explode your head my foot, it's clearly still for Chi Yuan."
But since the matter had already been brought up, Cui Dong couldn't say anything more.
Fine, if they lose money, let Jiang Haochen go out and earn money to pay off his debts. After all, he promised to make a comeback himself.
Cui Dong: "Whatever, I don't care anymore."
Cui Dong stormed off, and none of the three people saw him off.
Jiang Haochen quickly assigned tasks: "Li Weiran, during this period, you and the public relations department will work together to control online public opinion. Before we find evidence, don't let the public opinion ferment. When appropriate, you can issue some ambiguous statements. Also, regarding Chi Yuan, don't let him contact the outside world or let him speak out casually."
Li Weiran nodded: "Okay, I'll be right there."
After saying that, Li Weiran hurriedly went to the public relations department.
Jiang Haochen then looked at Assistant Chen: "How's the data collection going?"
Assistant Chen turned the computer around so Jiang Haochen could see the screen: "We found it. Mr. Chi's mother is currently in S City, and her son... is the youngest son she had with her later husband. He's sick and is receiving treatment in S City."
Jiang Haochen frowned: "Sick?"
Assistant Chen nodded: "ITP is a disease that requires continuous platelet transfusions and medication, and the medication is very expensive. I guess they thought of Mr. Chi because they were short of money at home."
In the eyes of ordinary people, celebrities always seem to make a lot of money.
A cold glint flashed in Jiang Haochen's eyes. They were both sons, yet she was willing to hurt one son for the sake of the other, even though she had never raised that son for a single day.
Assistant Chen continued his analysis: "Ms. Lin, Chi Yuan's mother, hasn't made any public statements yet, presumably because she doesn't want to completely break ties with Mr. Chi and wants to leave room for negotiation. We should be able to talk. I'll fly to S City tomorrow to sound her out."
Jiang Haochen: "Human nature is greedy. She stopped after taking the money this time, but who knows, she might come out again next time she needs money."
Assistant Chen: "So, what are your plans?"
Jiang Haochen: "Go to Chi Yuan's hometown and collect information about Chi Yuan's childhood. Use both sides to corroborate the facts and confirm that she did not raise Chi Yuan. Then we can resolve this once and for all."
Assistant Chen: "Okay, what about Ms. Lin?"
Jiang Haochen: "I'll go myself."