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Chapter 522 Yanzong, feeling guilty?

Chapter 522: 522 Yanzong, feeling guilty?

The situation took another dramatic turn, but this reversal was not easy, as the president of Yifeng posed many unequal treaties.

For instance, although they didn’t require compensation from the little rascal for breaching the contract this time, they wouldn’t pay An Yang a dime of the previously agreed remuneration. Not only that, the little rascal had to promise to complete the entire series with zero remuneration.

"Don’t blame me for being harsh; this breach had a significant impact on your reputation. If I don’t impose any punishment, other artists in the circle will begin to follow suit. Now, this approach is the best outcome. Let’s consider our losses offset by your compensation."

In the end, the little rascal agreed to the other party’s proposal.

Finally, Yifeng Studio announced that, after communicating with An Yang, both parties had reached a new consensus on cooperation.

Yifeng agreed to An Yang’s reasons for absence, but required him to participate in the subsequent filming and recording without any remuneration.

In the end, all parties accepted the outcome, and the matter was thus settled.

However, the sacrifice of the little rascal was beyond doubt.

After An Yang returned to the company, Shi Lan went to see him; the little scamp obviously took a big loss, but while practicing his dance, he was all smiles, acting as if he had gotten a great deal and was inexplicably happy all day.

"Yifeng might have been a bit of a scoundrel, but they helped mitigate the negative impact on An Yang. That’s kind of a good deed," Tang Ze said to Shi Lan. "Little Anzai is merely a bit tired, he’s young, it shouldn’t be a big problem. But was his reaction to Huo Zhao too strong?"

"During the time the kid was hospitalized, Huo Zhao helped him rebuild his values, not to mention, Huo Zhao is an orphan."

After hearing Shi Lan’s words, Tang Ze understood.

"How is Huo Zhao doing now?"

"He should have arrived these past two days," Shi Lan said.

"Then will Huo Zhao belong to you or to An Yang in the future?"

"Of course, he’s mine; the contract still has two and a half years," Shi Lan had no intention of letting Huo Zhao go.

Business is business, and personal is personal.

...

As the date of Shi Lan’s departure abroad approached, she had not yet fulfilled her promise to the collaborators to gain public recognition for Mrs. Chen’s handicraft.

The suit had been sent out a few days ago, but that artist had yet to make a move.

The studio was anxious, but the young lady herself was calm and composed. If the other party targeted Mrs. Chen that much, using Mrs. Chen’s work as bait should lure the snake out of its hole and hook the artist.

So, she instructed the staff to use Yunlian Studio’s public account to release an appreciation of some of Mrs. Chen’s earlier works.

She also deliberately purchased some trolls to set the tone online, effectively challenging the artist to come out and make a public scene.

Indeed, under the promotion of various marketing accounts, that respected artist finally reacted.

@Long Yuying Studio: "This is considered art? Do people think we’re blind? I just acquired a treasure that is truly an ingenious work of craftsmanship. When it’s revealed, I will surely show you what a real embroidery artwork is."

@Yunlian Studio: "@Long Yuying Studio - We’re waiting."

What is this?

This is a blatant provocation.

However, netizens don’t appreciate oblique approaches; they love this kind of straightforward plot. Yunlian Studio is clearly looking to make a big move.

@Long Yuying Studio: "@Yunlian Studio - Are you getting too cocky with that face of yours? People in their sixties and seventies, do they even know what aesthetics are? Don’t bully the layman for not understanding the folk art of embroidery, relying solely on marketing to haphazardly fool people, it’s just trash."

This quarrel, this tone.

It’s like they’ve eaten tons of explosives.

For netizens, Yunlian Studio is indeed a newly risen bamboo shoot, without its own heritage, but it has secured so many big-name collaborations, which of course causes dissatisfaction among others.

Folk skills like these emphasize heritage. So, something without heritage can’t easily convince others.

But the netizens also don’t understand how to judge a person’s embroidery skill, so they can only sit back, munch on popcorn, and watch the show, waiting for a fight between gods to reveal some truth.

@Yunlian Studio: "All talk and no action, that’s just lip service."

Long Yuying Studio actually has a lot of strengths and is well-reputed within the circle. To be disliked by such a master and still be so arrogant, probably only Yunlian Studio dares to be like a fearless calf.

Moreover, many industry experts have taken notice of Long Yuying and recognize her professionalism. It’s just that this teacher has a rather volatile temper and a very straightforward personality, her likes and dislikes are written all over her face, or cursed out loud. In fact, the industry doesn’t find Mrs. Chen’s craftsmanship as bad as Long Yuying claims, but she just targets Mrs. Chen with an unmistakable loathing.

Shi Lan felt that the mockery had gone far enough and decided to stop.

On the same day, Huo Zhao’s flight returned to the country.

After re-signing his contract with Yifeng, Little Anzai had already freed up time for reshoots and recording.

So, when Huo Zhao returned to the country, he was busy in the studio. Once this shoot was over, he had to head back to the dance studio to rehearse because the elimination round was coming up next week, and he didn’t have much time or opportunity.

Due to his packed schedule, Little Anzai didn’t manage to find out the exact time of Huo Zhao’s return.

After that night, it seemed like they both understood a lot. Little Anzai no longer watched Huo Zhao closely, because Huo Zhao had promised to be his bodyguard. This man was known for keeping promises and wouldn’t back out. With this promise, Little Anzai felt reassured like he had taken a peace-of-mind pill and focused on his own career.

After returning to the country, Huo Zhao reported to Shi Lan.

Seeing him still injured, Shi Lan asked, "Didn’t Little Anzai come to pick you up?"

"He seems to have rehearsals. Plus, I don’t need it," Huo Zhao answered.

"Good, he didn’t make the same mistake twice, at least he knows his place. Go home and rest for now, next month, go abroad with me," Shi Lan said.

Huo Zhao nodded, knowing full well that Little Anzai was in a nearby dance studio, but he still chose not to disturb An Yang. He arrived and left by taxi.

Shi Lan felt envious of these youngsters, experiencing everything at their age, knowing full well that many things would leave scars and might not yield results, yet they still bravely pushed forward.

Back in her days...

She could already see through the intentions of men in their forties and fifties.

After dealing with Peak’s matters, Shi Lan went to Shuangshi to pick up Director Yan from work.

However, when she pushed the door and entered Director Yan’s office, she heard music playing inside.

Yan Shixiu looked up and saw her coming in, immediately pressing the pause button.

"What are you watching? Director Yan, you seem so nervous."

Shi Lan leaned over and then discovered that Director Yan was actually watching an episode of "Superstar Transformation Camp", specifically the one that Shi Lan had participated in.