Dingsheng Entertainment.
As one of the four major entertainment companies in the capital, it was once a top entertainment company known as the incubator of internet celebrities.
With a very professional way of cultivating internet celebrities, it produced internet celebrities in a streamlined manner, making a fortune by singing hit songs.
However, the current Dingsheng Entertainment has long lost its past glory. Although the company has transformed to focus on traditional singers, promoting both internet celebrities and traditional artists, the overall atmosphere of the company appears particularly bleak.
Qi Shenghua, as Lin Chaoyang's old rival, had competed for so many years, and now the winner was finally decided.
He lost.
He lost completely.
He didn't even have the desire to continue competing.
"Shuhao, we did our best." Qi Shenghua poured a cup of the brewed tea for Chen Shuhao.
"Mm, we did our best." Chen Shuhao took a sip of the tea and said somewhat dejectedly.
As the once incredibly glorious "Song God."
He had also done his best.
He had originally thought that developing overseas and appearing on the Times Music Charts a few times would showcase his strength and help Dingsheng Entertainment build its reputation. However, Chen Shuhao never expected that as soon as he went overseas, Ting Yu would follow.
This person was like a ghost, impossible to shake off.
What he didn't expect even more was that not only did Ting Yu arrive, but he was also making waves overseas.
He even replaced Mo Yan's position in the domestic entertainment industry, becoming the leader of Chinese music in its global reach, leading Chinese music to the world.
Frankly speaking, Chen Shuhao could not achieve this. Reaching the Times Music Chart was already his limit, but this achievement was incomparable to Ting Yu; it could be said that it wasn't even a fraction.
"Shuhao, come back. We may be struggling, but we won't starve to death." Qi Shenghua patted Chen Shuhao's shoulder and comforted him.
There was no other way. With the overseas plan in ruins, Dingsheng Entertainment could only rely on its existing assets and was not qualified to compete with Dynasty Entertainment.
It was even struggling to hold onto the position of perennial runner-up.
This was because Xinghui Entertainment had the two titans, Ting Yu and Jiang Nan, rising strongly.
They had gained considerable influence both domestically and overseas.
They were already threatening Dingsheng Entertainment.
There was nothing that could be done.
Qi Shenghua could only watch this giant dragon grow rapidly, unable to do anything.
If it were any other company, Qi Shenghua would definitely have nipped it in the bud, but Xinghui was different. Since this company was acquired by Dynasty, with Dynasty Entertainment as its backing, he could only watch.
"Although I did my best, I am still not convinced. Lin Chaoyang completely relies on a good son-in-law. If it weren't for that Ting Yu, I would have already won!!" Qi Shenghua slammed the table, getting more and more indignant as he thought about it.
He had always been unhappy about being called the perennial runner-up. He had already signed Chen Shuhao and was on the verge of winning this time, but suddenly Ting Yu appeared. He was actually a good judge of character and knew from the start that Ting Yu was extraordinary. If there was even the slightest opportunity, he would spare no expense to poach Ting Yu for Dingsheng, but Ting Yu was impossible to poach, and he couldn't be destroyed either.
A situation that was certain to be won had ended up like this, which truly infuriated Qi Shenghua.
Chen Shuhao also sighed emotionally, "Don't be too sad. Let's take it one step at a time."
There was no choice. Ting Yu's rise was an unstoppable trend.
Ting Yu, with his own efforts, brought Chinese music back on track from sensationalist hit songs.
In this era where everyone was slacking off, he reignited hope in Chinese music. Just this alone was incredibly impressive.
Furthermore, he had been promoting Chinese culture all along.
He had now become a legendary figure in Chinese music.
Qi Shenghua drank some tea and sighed, "Now we can only rely on you to hold on."
Chen Shuhao nodded, "Don't worry, President Qi. I can only stay at Dingsheng now."
He had nowhere else to go. Dynasty Entertainment would definitely not want him back, and Xinghui didn't lack him as a Song God. Other companies were not as good as Dingsheng Entertainment, so Chen Shuhao had no intention of leaving.
With his assurance, Qi Shenghua breathed a sigh of relief, "If we continue our cooperation, Dingsheng Entertainment can still survive."
Saying that, he raised his teacup.
Seeing this, Chen Shuhao also raised his teacup.
The two clinked their cups.
"Actually, our situation isn't that bad. Guangnian Entertainment should be on the verge of collapse. They spent a lot of money to hire online trolls to smear Jiang Nan, but Ting Yu easily turned the situation around with a single Weibo post. I think Xinghui won't let them off easily."
Qi Shenghua shuddered recalling how Li Hongyi from Guangnian Entertainment had approached him earlier, asking him to cooperate in blackening Jiang Nan.
Fortunately, he had refused earlier; otherwise, provoking these two would have severely damaged Dingsheng Entertainment.
"Heh heh, isn't it fitting that they court their own destruction?" Chen Shuhao took a sip of tea and said with a smile.
Qi Shenghua strongly agreed, "Haha, indeed."
For a moment, the room was filled with schadenfreude laughter.
...
Guangnian Entertainment.
Conference room.
Li Hongyi sat at the head of the table with a grim expression, remaining silent.
Before him was the box office statistics for the third day.
Thanks to Ting Yu's promotion, the box office for "Initial D" had skyrocketed!
Not only domestically but also across the entire Blue Star, the box office had shown a significant increase.
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This topic alone was enough for countless people to fight tooth and nail to buy tickets.
Coupled with the excellent plot and meticulous production of "Initial D."
This film, with its unprecedented promotion, was an absolute hit!
"Why is this happening?" he slumped into his chair, softly murmuring.
"Mr. Li, what should we do now?" someone asked.
Li Hongyi did not reply.
The online troll campaign had cost millions, and it had some effect at first, but after Ting Yu made his move, the public opinion was completely unrestrained. Those netizens who had been misled then flocked to support Ting Yu and bought tickets to watch "Initial D" in theaters.
They lost.
They lost completely.
Millions had gone down the drain.
"You may all disperse..."
Li Hongyi waved his hand.
The executives of Guangnian Entertainment reluctantly stood up and left the conference room.
Not long after.
Li Hongyi was the only one left in the entire conference room.
He took a cigar from his pocket, lit it, and walked to the window, looking at the bustling night scene outside. He appeared incredibly lonely.
"Initial D" winning first place at the Golden Asia Film Festival.
It meant that Xinghui possessed the strength to participate on the world stage.
With this selling point.
Xinghui would certainly grow rapidly, possibly even surpassing Guangnian Entertainment, a giant in the domestic film and television industry.
Coupled with Jiang Nan, their ace card.
After a few more appearances internationally and building their reputation.
Guangnian Entertainment's business would undoubtedly be squeezed.
The future would be difficult...
"Damn it, why is Ting Yu everywhere!!!"
Li Hongyi couldn't help but curse.