Yi Chu hadn’t even finished the last sentence when the person on the other end had already hung up the phone.
Yi Chu: "???"
Yi Chu: "Brother? Cousin? Are you starting to show off? Can you take me with you?"
Yi Chu: "Hello?!!"
11:30 pm.
Raven, who had just laid down in bed, hadn't even closed his eyes, and the phone placed beside the bed rang again.
It was the boss's exclusive alarm.
Raven sat up in shock, his weary heart skipping a beat, and picked up the phone, "Boss, are you still not asleep?"
If Fu Xingzhou had a good mood during the earlier call.
At this moment, the good mood in his voice had disappeared, and it sounded as cold as frost.
Fu Xingzhou said, "Come to the hospital now."
Raven: "???"
The special assistant indeed needed to be available 24/7.
But so far, besides important overseas financing and project collaborations, the boss had never asked him to work late at night.
This sudden demand made Raven's heart tighten; he almost thought that there was a problem in the Fu family. After a few seconds, he tentatively said, "Boss, do you need me to bring the lawyers along when I come?"
Fu Xingzhou sneered lightly, "No need. When you come, bring Shao Ming with you."
Raven: "..."
It's not that Raven couldn't remember for a moment; the special assistant knew and socialized with too many people—
After wracking his brain, he finally said, "Boss, do you want to contact Mr. Sang, the director of that program?"
Fu Xingzhou made a cold hum, "Tell Shao Ming to call the program's chief planner here. If the person isn’t here within a short time, there's no need to broadcast the remaining programs."
Raven: "???"
Raven was shocked, "But boss, since you cut off the first director for Mr. Sang, the program has become fully sponsored by us and is aired on the platform under Fu's name. The ratings and advertising fees are very good."
Fu Xingzhou: "So what?"
Raven: "??"
So if it stops broadcasting, won't all the money go to waste?
However, before Raven could take a deep breath and begin her earnest persuasion, Fu Xingzhou had already said, "It's just a small amount of money, is there really a difference between earning it or not?"
Raven: "......"
Raven felt that it was really difficult for her.
But at the same time, she also knew that Fu Xingzhou's family background would not care at all whether the show was cancelled.
The main investment areas of the Fu family have never been in the entertainment industry, and the previous acquisition of entertainment platforms was very sudden.
If we calculate according to the financial statements, the Fu family's income in the entertainment industry is indeed just a drop in the bucket compared to other areas.
But just this show that Fu Xingzhou looked down upon, after knowing that the Fu family would fully sponsor it, many small entertainment companies came forward just to cozy up to Fu Xingzhou.
Unfortunately, this "thigh" was cold and uninviting, and not easy to cozy up to.
Raven had already determined that there was no room for maneuver on Fu Xingzhou's side, and promptly confirmed with Fu Xingzhou that she would set off immediately.
It's not clear whether Raven's ability was too strong, or the director Shao Ming and the chief planner Li Yu were too panicked as they were summoned by the big boss at the same time.
In any case, it was not yet the last moment of the death timeline.
Raven had already led the two to stand in front of Fu Xingzhou.
Shao Ming, originally a variety show director, settled abroad in middle age, and this time, he was invited by the Fu family to direct "Your Stage", showing great dedication.
Li Yu was a member of the original creative team of the platform, in his thirties, making a name for himself in the production rights business.
The last time Fu Xingzhou personally came to the show's team, Li Yu was not there.
This was his first time meeting Fu Xingzhou in person.
Li Yu knew of Fu Xingzhou's ability and heard rumors that he was aloof and did not like to socialize with people.
Especially now, in the middle of the night, Fu Xingzhou's assistant could still come in a suit and smile to personally escort him and the director to meet Fu Xingzhou—
No matter how one thought about it, this was definitely not a good thing.
Using a sidelong glance, Li Yu took a small and cautious look at the sickbed-bound Fu Xingzhou and spoke ingratiatingly, "Mr. Fu, if you are feeling unwell, wouldn't it be more convenient for you to contact me and Director Shao directly by phone? It's troublesome for you to come here in person at this time..."
Fu Xingzhou faintly drew the corners of his mouth and said softly, "Oh, are you complaining that I invited you late?"
Li Yu: "......"
Raven: "......"
If one were to talk about understanding, no one present would be able to surpass Mr. Fu's assistant.
Every time this expression appeared on Fu Xingzhou's face, Raven was certain that the person causing trouble would meet a miserable end.
Just like the person in front of them, Li Yu.
Raven silently took a step backward, observing himself inwardly without getting to the bottom of things, and then heard Fu Xingzhou say, "Raven, your phone has the app that Yi Chu often uses, called 'Wei...' something?"
Raven was about to speculate what exactly Fu Xingzhou meant by "Wei..."
Li Yu spoke first, "Mr. Fu, are you talking about Weibo? All the star-chasers like to use it nowadays."
Raven: "......"
It was really difficult to stop someone who was willingly walking into a trap.
Fu Xingzhou's expression became even more inscrutable, and he said lightly, "It seems that you are familiar with this program."
Li Yu couldn't gauge Fu Xingzhou's mood, and even thought he had curried favor, and hurriedly said, "Mr. Fu, I'm flattered. We are professionals at this; it's all part of the entertainment industry's publicity!"
Fu Xingzhou glanced at Raven and said, "Download the same app on my phone, let me have a look."
Raven: "......Okay, boss."
Soon, a wax-yellow app icon appeared on the dark background of Fu Xingzhou's phone screen, completely different from the icons of other financial and Wall Street apps, and stood out.
When Raven was young and reckless, she had been a Weibo enthusiast too, so she quickly logged into Fu Xingzhou's phone and switched to the trending page.
As soon as it opened, she was taken aback.
It was clearly the early hours of the morning, but the first place on the trending list was glaringly occupied by the name of the showrunner...
No, it should be Mr. Sang's name.
Sang Qiao, kicked off "Your Stage"
Raven's hands trembled as she nervously handed the phone to Fu Xingzhou on the sickbed, "Boss..."
Raven swallowed the rest of her words.
Because she had seen Fu Xingzhou open the trending topic tagged as "explosive," and read the extremely offensive comments on Weibo.
Mushroom_Xiao_EggTart: Is Sang Qiao dead? Can you have some shame? Are you so happy piggybacking on this hot topic? I wish you an early death, with a smile.
ZhouZhou's Thirty Thousand Years: If you've gotten close to Zhuang Hui, stay away from my brother. How big of a shame, can you serve multiple men at the same time with a smile?
Demon of the World: I can't believe it. Zhuang Hui has been in the industry for so long and never had any scandals. Now, he's being used by this trash, it's disgusting.
Cart_Lover for Zhuang: Is Sang Qiao dead today? If he's not dead, I'll ask again tomorrow, sprinkling flowers
This time.
Not to mention Fu Xingzhou's face, even Raven didn't dare to look at it. Even Raven couldn't bear to look at it.
People on the internet have no scruples, and they can be completely reckless with their morals just relying on a keyboard.
Sangqiao is only nineteen years old at the end of the year.
Raven really can't figure out what reasons could make some netizens so crazy.
The room was unusually quiet.
It's not clear if Fu Xingzhou's air pressure was too low, in a moment, not even Li Yu, who was always talking, had opened his mouth, let alone standing beside him was Shao Ming.
Raven was afraid that Fu Xingzhou would explode on the spot, and was thinking about how to give Li Yu a way out.
Then there was a "bang" sound.
The phone, which was intact in Fu Xingzhou's hand just now, was heavily thrown against the pale pink wall, and even the back cover of the apple was smashed into a miserable shape.
Raven: "......"
Forget it, better not to advise.
He's afraid of death too.
Although Fu Xingzhou threw the phone, there was unexpected absence of anger on his face, and even his usual indifference had disappeared.
He glanced casually at Li Yu, his eyes were like looking at a lifeless object: "I heard that you made a trainee who made it to the hot search list quit the program today?"
Li Yu was so scared that his face turned pale, his legs trembling and he couldn't stand up for a long time: "You... where did you hear that, we... how could we make the trainee quit the program?"
Fu Xingzhou withdrew his gaze: "Is that so? I also heard that the trainee's name is Sangqiao, and he was scolded on the hot search for six hours today."
Li Yu: "......"
Li Yu was not stupid, on the contrary, he was quite shrewd.
Fu Xingzhou's words had reached this point, if he still didn't understand, it would be in vain for him to work in the entertainment industry.
Li Yu probably understood everything, Sangqiao probably had some special and extraordinary relationship with Fu Xingzhou, which was the only reason why Fu Xingzhou would stand up for him, even in the middle of the night.
Li Yu was also more aware of what kind of treatment Sangqiao had from the hot search to leaving the program tonight.
But understanding in his heart, he couldn't make it clear.
After all, Sangqiao was a young trainee without much experience. As long as he could fool Fu Xingzhou and get this big shot to calm down -
It would probably be over.
Li Yu strainedly found a barely plausible logic for himself: "Yes, that's right, Mr. Fu... Mr. Sangqiao, Mr. Sang didn't leave the program. He's so outstanding, how could we let him leave the program!"
Fu Xingzhou seemed to find Mr. Li Yu's remarks quite interesting, raised his chin slightly, indicating for him to continue.
Li Yu hurriedly continued, "Yes, Mr. Sang is worried about affecting the program, so he told us to suspend his recording for one episode...Mr. Fu! We also feel that this is inappropriate, I'll go ask Mr. Sang to come back now!"
Fu Xingzhou nodded, "Good."
Li Yu: "??"
Li Yu couldn't believe it, and then he looked pleasantly surprised.
Is it over like this?!
It turns out that such a long-standing big shot doesn't understand the market at all, and doesn't understand the rules at all.
Li Yu relaxed, a kind of disdainful joy overflowing from his eyes unconsciously.
Thereby ignoring the warning look from Raven beside him.
Fu Xingzhou said calmly, "You personally go and invite Sangqiao back to the program, bring the sincerity of the program team, and apologize to him by kowtowing three times."
Li Yu: "......"
Li Yu was stunned, "Mr. Fu... kowtow?"
Fu Xingzhou looked at him, "What, don't you think Sangqiao is worthy of you to kowtow to?"
Li Yu: "......"
Only now did Li Yu understand that this wasn't over.
Fu Xingzhou wasn't easy to fool at all.
He didn't even follow the usual routines.
Li Yu had heard rumors that Fu Xingzhou's methods to achieve his position were not proper and had a strong sense of the underworld.
Now, it seems that it is true.
But even with ten thousand times his courage, Li Yu didn't dare to say no at this time, he could only reluctantly agree, "Mr. Fu, you can rest assured, I will do as you say, and make sure that you and Mr. Sang are satisfied."
Fu Xingzhou didn't say whether he was satisfied or dissatisfied, he just looked at Li Yu coldly, "Do you think I don't look like a businessman?"
Li Yu: "......"
That one look seemed to have pierced into Li Yu's heart, making him startled.
Fu Xingzhou raised his eyebrows lightly, "I don't know if you remember, each trainee has an intention contract with your program planning team."
Li Yu: "......"
Li Yu certainly remembered.
Two copies, with minor differences in content.
Each copy bore his signature.
Sang Qiao's letter of intent was unremarkable among many well-known companies' interns.
At that time, Li Yu didn't read it carefully and just signed.
"Coincidentally, his copy is with me."
Fu Xingzhou lightly tapped the table, "Raven, Article 47, read it to him."
Raven looked at Li Yu as if looking at a dead person, "Article 47, the intern, during the program recording process, if injured, including but not limited to physical or verbal harm related to the program......"
"If the program team fails to handle it properly in a timely manner, the intern has the right to demand compensation for mental losses not exceeding 30 million, and not less than 10 million, from the head planner."
Raven closed the letter of intent, nodded at Li Yu, and said, "Mr. Li, the specific compensation matters will be specially handled by the entire legal team of Fu's tomorrow. We will come to you for service."
Li Yu: "......"
Li Yu's vision immediately dimmed, and he didn't have time to react.
Then he heard Raven say to Fu Xingzhou, "Boss, after the money arrives, will it be directly transferred to Mr. Sang's account?"
Fu Xingzhou: "No, this money will be directly transferred to him, he will think more."
Raven: "???"
Fu Xingzhou thought for a moment, "You go book a private jet, and the owner will sign Sang Qiao's name, making it convenient for him to go out in the future."