Qin Chizian brought Chen Caihong and Gao Bin back to Hongting Hotel, where these artists had their temporary resting point. A group of artists, makeup artists, and staff were chatting and laughing.
"Hey! The big shot is here? What? Trying to pressure us into performing again?" A pretty boy under Fat white manager Gou shouted first, causing everyone to quiet down and look at him, with some starting to laugh.
"You don't need to come! We won't negotiate with you. Our Team Leader Xie and manager Gou are discussing protesting to your highest leader!" The pretty boy stepped forward from the crowd, trying to assert dominance with a gloomy expression.
"Hey! I thought you were quite impressive just now, big leader?" Another heavily made-up female singer said slyly from the side, her face filled with a playful smile.
Qin Chizian smiled noncommittally and said, "Miss Zhuang, your singing is passable, but your ethics and character leave much to be desired!"
"Oh?" The female singer named Zhuang raised an eyebrow and pointed at the people around her, saying, "I see you're not very old; are you just relying on mental victories? Add a bit more to the transportation fee as compensation for everyone's mental distress!"
"Haha..." The crowd erupted in laughter.
Qin Chizian's gaze turned cold as he slowly scanned the faces of those present. Most wore expressions of cat-and-mouse playfulness, while a few artists whispered among themselves, indifferent to the situation.
"Hey! Go call manager Gou and General Han; how can anyone just waltz in here? Is there no rule?" A woman suddenly spoke up. The speaker was another popular female singer invited this time, Sima Yunfeng, her voice impatient.
The pretty boy chuckled and sneered, "Didn't you hear Miss Si Ma? What are you still doing here? Hurry up and leave! Do we need to ask you?"
He gestured to two bodyguards in the crowd to kick Qin Chizian out.
"Ah!" The pretty boy screamed as he fell flat on the ground.
Xie Changmao and Fat white came out of the room and saw Qin Chizian standing there just as they noticed the pretty boy trying to chase him away. Fat white stepped forward and kicked him hard in the back.
Fat white's expression had been grim, but upon seeing Qin Chizian, it instantly brightened. He was the first to extend his hands: "Director Qin, I knew you wouldn't stoop to our level!"
Qin Chizian stared at him: "Weren't you waiting for me to come back and apologize while bringing you transportation fees? How could I not come?"
"Just joking, just joking! What transportation fees? Our artists prioritize ethics."
Before Qin Chizian could respond, Xie Changmao clapped his hands and shouted, "Everyone gather around; let's listen to Director Qin say a few words."
Everyone was stunned, not understanding why this boss's attitude changed so quickly; they momentarily didn't know how to react.
Xie Changmao's expression changed. His tone immediately rose: "What? Didn't you hear me? Come over here! Moving so slowly—where did all that professional morality I taught you go?"
Everyone shivered and hurriedly gathered around.
The singer named Chu Yunfei looked unhappy; he got up slowly. Fat white manager Gou stepped forward and slapped him: "Have you lost your mind? Moving so slowly—do you really think you're some kind of dish?"
His actions left not only his subordinates and artists dumbfounded but even Qin Chizian somewhat bewildered.
—Is this guy on something? What does it mean to be arrogant one moment and humble the next?
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