205: Chapter 25 Defection

Chen Shaoping and the others played in Hang City for another three days before setting off back to Yangcheng.

Wang Bo and Li Qian went back together.

Chen Shaoping agreed to Wang Lin's request to invite a song for West Lake.

But regarding potential deeper cooperation in the future, he didn't mention it for the time being.

Back home, Zhang Ying lay directly on the sofa, her long, slender legs shaking incessantly, holding a mirror in her hand.

"Darling, I didn't expect going out to play to be so tiring. Look, I've tanned."

"I don't know how long it will take to get my fair skin back."

Chen Shaoping took the opportunity to pounce on her. "It's only a little bit darker than before, but it's still very fair."

"Do you want me to tell you a method to get fair again very quickly?"

"You have such a method? Tell me quickly."

"That depends on your performance."

"As if I'm afraid of you."

With that, Zhang Ying flipped over and mounted him.

Then, the two began a hearty and dripping battle.

"Now, can you tell me?" Zhang Ying lay on Chen Shaoping's chest with a look of satiation, her voice charming.

Chen Shaoping toyed with her hair. "Darling, getting fair again is simple: makeup. Apply a thick layer of makeup."

Zhang Ying flipped over and took a small bite on his body.

"Darling, didn't you bite enough just now? You're still biting now."

"Ouch..."

"I was wrong."

Hearing his admission of guilt, she finally let go with satisfaction.

"I'm going to take a shower. I want to see the sofa and the floor clean when I come out."

"Humph, liar."

Chen Shaoping continued to lie there for a bit. Estimating that Zhang Ying was about to come out, he then got up and started tidying up.

...

At five in the afternoon, Li Qian posted a message on the official website of Tongxing Entertainment Company.

"Feier Band will release their third single, 'thousand years of love', at 2:00 AM tonight. Thank you all for your support."

As soon as Chen Shaoping saw it, he immediately followed up with a post on Qingbo, but using the account Young Master Ping.

At the same time, the three members of Feier Band also learned the news of the song release tonight.

Zhan Tingting was very happy and began interacting with fans online, briefly introducing the song.

Huang Wuqing and Chen Ningci, however, secretly met at a cafe.

After the two discussed it, Chen Ningci dialed the phone.

Tie Yuanwu, who was pumping iron vigorously, suddenly had his phone ring nearby.

He put down the equipment in his hands, unhurriedly picked up the phone, and answered.

"Hello, who is this?"

He spoke while wiping his sweat.

Chen Ningci's expression was somewhat complicated, but he still bit the bullet and said, "President Tie, I am Chen Ningci."

"Chen Ningci? Who's that? Did you dial the wrong number?"

He was about to hang up after saying that.

Chen Ningci's heart skipped a beat, and he glanced at Huang Wuqing beside him.

Huang Wuqing's face was anxious as he urged, "Get to the point quickly, there's no time left."

Chen Ningci's eyes became firm, with a trace of determination. "President Tie, I'm Chen Ningci from Feier Band."

Tie Yuanwu took a sip of water and finally remembered who Chen Ningci was.

"I remember now. Sorry, sorry. I have too many things to deal with every day; I hope you understand."

"Calling me, have you thought it through?"

"Yes, President Tie. I also brought you good news. The company has already posted an announcement that Feier Band is releasing a song tonight."

"Tell me, what would be the effect if Huang Wuqing and I suddenly announced our departure from Feier Band at this time? Would it have a big impact on Tongxing Entertainment Company?"

Chen Ningci spoke his thoughts quickly, as if reporting good news.

Tie Yuanwu was also delighted upon hearing this. "One may plant flowers with care, but they do not bloom; while willows planted casually grow into shade." What an unexpected surprise.

"Oh! If you can really do that, I will definitely fight for better contracts for you in the company."

Hearing this, Chen Ningci finally let go of his unease. "President Tie, the reason we waited until now to reply to you..."

"...is because we wanted to wait for this opportunity to use it as a 'token of loyalty' to get better terms."

"If the terms were only comparable or slightly better than those at Tongxing Entertainment Company, why would we risk offending them to jump ship?"

A meaningful smile appeared on Tie Yuanwu's face. "State your terms. If they aren't too excessive, I'll agree to them directly. I still have that much authority."

Chen Ningci suppressed the wild joy in his heart and spoke.

"First, our liquidated damages, 500,000 each, will be paid by the company."

"Second, our contract signing fee, 300... 5 million each."

"Third, the company must strongly promote Huang Wuqing and me to debut as a male-male duo, with no fewer than five songs per year."

"Fourth, an album must be released for us after one year."

"Fifth, a concert must be held for us after two years."

Huang Wuqing gave Chen Ningci a satisfied thumbs up from the side; they hadn't even thought of the fourth and fifth conditions when they were discussing earlier.

Receiving his companion's recognition and praise, Chen Ningci's grin almost reached his ears.

Tie Yuanwu burst out laughing after hearing these five conditions. Without haggling at all, he readily agreed.

"Fine. Just these few conditions? Anything else?"

Chen Ningci thought, did I ask for too little? But he couldn't think of anything else.

"Yes, President Tie. Just these five small conditions."

"I agree to all of them, but it also depends on how you perform next," Tie Yuanwu replied.

"Just you watch; we'll guarantee your satisfaction."

Hanging up the phone, the two high-fived in celebration, incredibly excited.

"Let's go, it's time for us to get to work."

At seven in the evening, Chen Ningci and Huang Wuqing posted on Qingbo, announcing their unilateral withdrawal from Feier Band and departure from Tongxing Entertainment Company.

As for the reason, it was that they didn't receive appropriate attention in the company and the treatment was inferior.

They didn't want to be subordinate to a woman, their reasonable requests were ignored by the company, and so on.

Instead, it was all the company's fault and Zhan Tingting's fault.

After posting on Qingbo, Chen Ningci called Li Qian again.

"CEO Li, we had no choice but to choose to leave."

Hearing this, Li Qian only gave a contemptuous smile, her tone calm and steady. "Fine. Follow the contract. Pay the liquidated damages within a week, or we'll see you in court."

Her calm and cold reaction made Chen Ningci's heart tighten. At this time, shouldn't she be desperately saying nice things and offering better treatment to keep them?

Why was there not a trace of anger or dissatisfaction in her tone and words?

"Alright, CEO Li. However, tonight's song can't be released. I deeply apologize for causing such a situation."

Chen Ningci said this on purpose, just wanting to hear Li Qian's exasperated voice.

But Li Qian's reaction made him miscalculate.

"Whether it can be released is none of your concern."

With that, Li Qian hung up the phone without a moment's hesitation.

Huang Wuqing also called Li Qian, and the situation was exactly the same as Chen Ningci's.

He looked at Chen Ningci and said worriedly, "Why do I feel like something is a bit off about this?"