73: Chapter 73 The Price of Innocence

"Shao Ping, you're truly amazing, you make me climax again and again.

Just sent off a female host who faked her academic qualifications, and immediately another female celebrity who tried to dine and dash and spread rumors appears."

"Oh my god, I knew this wasn't simple. I said there might be more to it back then, but you didn't believe me. Now, eat your words.

I've eaten at this restaurant before, the food is great, and business is good."

"Are all female celebrities this cheap now? Do they have a single truthful word left in their mouths?"

"What do this video and these pieces of evidence prove? The video must have been edited, and these pieces of evidence must be Photoshopped.

I still believe my Little Fairy, a fairy would never lie."

"The mental hospital let this idiot out; they should quickly catch her and put her back, she's polluting society."

Netizens were chatting heatedly under Shao Ping's account.

Many of Zhao Sisi's fans rushed over, ready to teach Shao Ping a lesson.

However, they couldn't stand up to Shao Ping's anti-fans and could only retreat steadily.

Zhao Sisi was pulled out of bed by her manager.

Completely naked.

The manager angrily pointed a finger at her head, looking at her as if she were an idiot.

"Zhao Sisi, I know you want to create a buzz, but can you use your brain? Spreading rumors like this will only get you into trouble."

Zhao Sisi was bewildered, not knowing what had happened.

"Sister Song, what's wrong? Waking me up so early, and there's no announcement to run off to."

Sister Song was furious, gritting her teeth, and pinched her fair skin.

"I'll let you sleep, I'll let you sleep."

"Ouch! Ouch!"

Zhao Sisi repeatedly cried out in pain, constantly dodging Sister Song's hands.

"Why did you spread rumors that the hot pot restaurant uses gutter oil?" Sister Song demanded.

Zhao Sisi dismissed it, "Oh! Sister Song, I thought it was something big. You're bothering me with such a small matter?"

If hitting people worked, Sister Song would have started hitting her a long time ago.

"See for yourself, a small matter? Is this what you call a small matter? They're directly claiming 2 million yuan in compensation. I'm afraid you won't even have enough to pay them back your underwear."

Zhao Sisi looked at the internet in disbelief, at the court's receipt of filing. She estimated she would receive a subpoena soon.

"This boss is so tasteless. I was just joking with him, and he took it seriously?"

"What a lame man!"

Sister Song was speechless, looking at this person who was useless except for being pretty.

How did she end up in her hands, becoming her manager?

Not only was she disobedient, but she also caused trouble all day long.

"Zhao Sisi, immediately post an apology video, saying you were drunk yesterday when you posted that video, and seek a private settlement with the other party," Sister Song directly ordered.

"No need, Sister Song. Let him sue if he wants to. Even if a judgment is made, so what? Besides, I don't believe the court will award 2 million yuan."

"And after the first instance, we can still have a second instance, dragging him to death."

Zhao Sisi wasn't afraid at all; she had her own calculations.

"But if that happens, your image will collapse. How will you be a celebrity then?"

"Even if some little darlings are your die-hard fans, what's the point?"

"By then, you'll be like a rat crossing the street, everyone will be shouting to beat you."

"The internet has a memory; it will be hard for you to make a comeback then."

Sister Song looked at the defiant Zhao Sisi with disappointment and continued.

"You must listen to me on this matter."

...

With Shao Ping and Han Minde speaking out consecutively, coupled with Zhang Ying and Wang Bo coming forward to testify.

The Four Seasons Spicy Hot Pot Restaurant's reputation quickly saw an astonishing reversal.

Instead, it revealed information that many celebrities would come here to dine, and many fans flocked over.

Especially the fans of Zhang Ying and Wang Bo, and Zhao Sisi's anti-fans, were the most rabid.

The restaurant's reservations for half a month later were already booked out.

Chen Shaoping watched the online sentiment improve, secretly glad that he had known Zhao Sisi's information in advance.

Otherwise, the consequences would have been unpredictable.

He put down his keyboard and mouse, leaned back in his chair, and comfortably took a few puffs of smoke.

Like a victorious general.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

"Please come in!"

Hearing a knock on the door, Chen Shaoping immediately responded.

Zhou Juan led a beautiful girl in.

"CEO Chen, this Miss Bi Chen wants to join our company. She was the champion of a music competition a few years ago, she..."

"Alright, Zhou Juan. I know her, you don't need to introduce her in such detail." Chen Shaoping interrupted Zhou Juan's introduction.

At the same time, he focused his gaze on Bi Chen.

She was tall and dressed purely.

Giving off a feeling that she could only be admired from afar and not defiled.

If it weren't for the system's intelligence, who would have thought she played so wildly in private?

And even had a child.

And wanted to monopolize a friend's songs.

Truly, one cannot judge a book by its cover, just as one cannot measure the sea with a dipper.

Bi Chen smiled slightly, bowed subtly, and spoke in a gentle voice.

"CEO Chen, I wonder if the company needs a female artist like me?"

Chen Shaoping didn't answer her, but instead looked at Zhou Juan, "CEO Li has agreed in principle, but the final decision still depends on your opinion."

He had thought Li Qian had gone out for something, which was why Zhou Juan had brought Bi Chen directly to his office.

Unexpectedly, Li Qian had already met her.

Since she hadn't signed with Bi Chen immediately, it proved that she must have noticed something but wasn't sure.

"Miss Bi Chen, what kind of contract do you wish to sign?"

Bi Chen took two steps forward, closer to Chen Shaoping, and said softly.

"CEO Chen, I want to sign a first-tier contract, a one-year contract, and within this year, you must write at least 4 songs for me."

Seemingly a bit embarrassed, she tugged at her clothes, trying to alleviate her awkwardness.

However, she ended up revealing even more.

"Signing a first-tier contract is not a problem, but the contract duration must be at least 1 year, with a penalty of 500 million.

I can agree to your request for 4 songs a year, but if you leave the company, all copyrights to the songs you've sung will be reclaimed by the company, and you won't even have the right to perform them again."

"How about it?"

As he spoke, Chen Shaoping thought of Zi Qi. He wondered if her lawsuit with her former agency was over and if she had recovered the song copyrights.

Bi Chen was startled at first, then smiled sweetly. She was very confident in her charm.

"CEO Chen, really, even if you want to keep me by your side, you don't need to propose such harsh conditions."

She moved even closer to Chen Shaoping, emitting an unpleasant perfume scent that directly assailed Chen Shaoping's nose.

Zhou Juan was also a sensible person. Seeing this situation, she proactively exited the office.

Leaving space for the two, under Chen Shaoping's puzzled gaze.

Bi Chen thought Zhou Juan had left because Chen Shaoping told her to, so she became even more uninhibited.

"CEO Chen, at most two years. If I leave, the company cannot reclaim the song copyrights."

"Worst case, for these two years, you can do whatever you want."

After saying that, her body leaned towards Chen Shaoping's leg.

Chen Shaoping quickly stood up.

She sat down on the chair with a thud.

Her eyes, filled with a hint of blame, looked tearfully at Chen Shaoping.