Saving the Tyrant

Chapter 3

Chu Qing opened his mouth, about to say something when someone informed him that he could go upstairs.

"I'll go up first."

Chu Qing breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed the staff to leave.

The agent was waiting in the small office, looking back and forth between just returning from outside, who seemed to be in a hurry to leave again.

Chu Qing tentatively asked, "Is there something going on?"

"Signing a new contract."

"Oh."

Chu Qing understood.

They were planning to terminate the contract.

He was already covered in scandalous information, and had been inactive, so it made sense for the contract to be terminated now that it had come to an end.

Chu Qing actually felt relieved, feeling a sense of justification and lightness.

He was already tired of working, the company didn't want him, and the fact that they wouldn't even help clear his scandals was partly his own fault.

The agent, Liu Xifang, said he lacked motivation for anything he did, although he maintained a gentle and kind face, he completely ignored the outside world, behaving like he didn't care and showing no enthusiasm; he simply could not be motivated.

Chu Qing felt that as his agent, Liu Xifang should explain things responsibly, so he told Liu Xifang that it wasn't that he didn't want to work, just that his physical strength couldn't keep up, and he couldn't control his negative emotions.

Hmm, if you don't have the fate of an artist, then don't try to force it.

At the time, Liu Xifang just rolled his eyes directly in response, so Chu Qing didn't say anything more.

Liu Xifang pointed at the document on the table, glaring at him, saying, "Just sign it, since you don't want to work anymore."

There was a contract on the table.

Chu Qing didn't say anything, taking the pen and signed his name.

"The program 'Sing Out Beauty', I'll transfer it to Xie Yunzhou."

Originally, Chu Qing was supposed to take on a program, which was the mentoring position for "Sing Out Beauty". With Chu Qing's abilities, he was fully capable of handling it, but now Liu Xifang had decided to transfer it to Xie Yunzhou.

Xie Yunzhou debuted around the same time as Chu Qing, and their styles were similar - both were lyrical singers and songwriters. However, Xie Yunzhou had a more mainstream appeal, which naturally made him more popular.

"Okay." Chu Qing stood up and sincerely bowed to Liu Xifang. "Thank you for guiding me all this time."

Liu Xifang, who looked down on Chu Qing, nonchalantly replied, "My assistant will handle the remaining procedures with you. From now on, you're on your own."

"Alright."

As Chu Qing walked out of the office and took the elevator to the ground floor, he surprisingly felt no negative emotions at all.

Finally being able to terminate the contract made him very happy.

Not having to force himself to participate in any more programs in front of the camera made him even happier.

Chu Qing smiled, already starting to imagine snuggling up in his bed at home.

"Teacher Chu."

Chu Qing was taken aback as he stepped out of the elevator and someone greeted him.

"Teacher Xie." Chu Qing nodded, returning the smile.

Wasn't this Xie Yunzhou that Liu Xifang mentioned earlier?

"Teacher Chu, I'm really sorry about 'Sing Out Beauty' program." Xie Yunzhou smiled wryly. "I didn't mean to take your spot, but it was the company's decision."

Chu Qing was speechless.

The entire company knew that Xie Yunzhou fought hard for that spot.

Chu Qing wasn't good at, didn’t like, and didn’t bother to socialize with others falsely, so he just smiled and remained silent.

Seeing that Chu Qing didn't show any signs of discontent or disappointment, Xie Yunzhou felt puzzled. Full of a sense of achievement and vanity, he added, "But, Teacher Chu, don't worry. I will replace you and do even better. I heard from Manager Liu that you're terminating the contract with the company, and the program is gone. What are your plans for the future?"

Although Xie Yunzhou and Chu Qing debuted in the same program, Chu Qing had always overshadowed Xie Yunzhou with his exceptional talent. Now that Xie Yunzhou had finally won once, he felt extremely proud.

"Yunzhou, why have you been delayed here for so long?"

As they were talking, Liu Xifang came down to find Xie Yunzhou, followed by a group of makeup artists and stylists.

"You have another interview to attend," Liu Xifang said.

Xie Yunzhou smiled, "Just catching up with Teacher Chu."

Liu Xifang furrowed his brows slightly and pulled Xie Yunzhou aside.

Xie Yunzhou was someone he intended to promote, and he didn't want him to get involved with Chu Qing.

Thinking quickly, Chu Qing ushered him away, feeling a bit tired of pretending to be amiable.

"I was asking Teacher Chu, what are your plans after terminating the contract and becoming unemployed. I will replace Teacher Chu, and I hope you don't mind," Xie Yunzhou said.

Chu Qing was about to say something in response when he heard a voice behind him.

"It's about time your company let you go, Teacher Chu. Next, you must be planning to sign with Starry Sky."

They turned around to see a tall man accompanied by another tall and skinny man with a pair of golden-rimmed glasses on his nose.

Huo Li.

Chu Qing looked at the man beside Huo Li in confusion. "Who is this?"

On the other hand, Liu Xifang widened his eyes. "Isn't that the chief assistant to the president of Starry Sky? That's a big shot, why would he be here?"

The assistant stepped forward and greeted Chu Qing with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Chu. Here is the detailed agreement. If you're willing to accept our invitation, we can schedule another meeting."

The assistant handed his business card to Chu Qing. "This is my sincerity."

Both Xie Yunzhou and Liu Xifang were shocked.

How could this be possible?!

Starry Sky was not just any ordinary entertainment company; their artists were mostly A-listers, including award-winning actors, actresses, and musicians. Their standards were high, their reputation was good, and they never signed artists casually.

So why was the president's assistant from Starry Sky here now?

Chu Qing numbly accepted the business card. "Thank you."

The fact that the company wanted to terminate the contract with Chu Qing was not a secret. It was not surprising that Starry Sky got wind of the news, but why…

At this moment, Liu Xifang felt uncomfortable. Was he going to lose something?

There was an awkward expression on Liu Xifang's face. On the other hand, Xie Yunzhou's face was pale and green, looking at Chu Qing as if in disbelief.

The makeup artists behind them dared not look at the two, trying to make themselves invisible.

"Let's go." Huo Li approached Chu Qing, who was still in a daze, and put his arm around him, leading him outside.

Xie Yunzhou's attention was instantly drawn by Huo Li, wondering who this person was and why the assistant looked so respectful toward him.

"Don't just stand there gawking," Liu Xifang said to Xie Yunzhou. Feeling frustrated and jealous, he then dragged Xie Yunzhou towards the studio.

After exchanging greetings, the assistant branched off from Chu Qing. After Huo Li boarded Chu Qing's car with a suitcase, Chu Qing cautiously started the engine, asking, "Did Starry Sky send you?"

No wonder Huo Li had been busy sending messages on his phone in the cafe earlier. Could it be that he had gone to Starry Sky during that time?

Huo Li, sitting in the passenger seat, continued to type on his phone screen and replied, "The President of Starry Sky is my friend."

"Oh."

Interested? I've looked around and think Starry Sky is the most reliable, so I chose it. If you're not willing, we can find another one. Huo Li's demeanor of allowing Chu Qing to choose made Chu Qing feel a little excited.

Is the bankrupt person referring to this?

Seemingly knowing what Chu Qing was thinking, Huo Li clarified, "The President of Starry Sky, Shao Fanxing, is my friend, he can help. Finding a place for someone is not a big problem."

Oh.

Wait.

Chu Qing blinked and said, "Aren't you the one who said that when there's no place to go, everyone pushes against the fallen wall?"

Huo Li was taken aback.

Ah.