Chapter 497 Power Oppression

What would they have to do?

It was obvious that Huo Zhanpeng was impulsive this time, much too impulsive.

The purpose of what Yi Yunrui did to Huo Zhanpeng’s investors last night was to send a warning signal. However, the urgent press conference in the morning indicated that Huo Zhanpeng was going to retaliate at all costs.

Frowning slightly, Xia Ning was thinking about how to deal with that.

After a while, Xia Ning’s eyes lit up, “You can go right to the spot of the press conference. No response should be made to all questions raised by Huo Zhanpeng, including the attack. You can tell him that it is just speculation if you have to.”

“Okay, Sister Xia, I am gonna go.” Jing Shu packed her stuff up after the conversation.

“Shu, how is your assistant’s stuff going?”

“No good ones have been found yet. Just wait and see in the following days. Sister Xia, have I done anything wrong these days?”

“No. I just want you to relax a bit and be more focused on your work.”

Jing Shu sipped and nodded, “Get that. thank you, Sister Xia.”

Watching Jing Shu walk out of the door, Xia Ning called Yi Yunrui, “Dear, it seems that Huo Zhanpeng is scared out of his wits. He’s gonna hold a press conference with all media summoned.”

Yi Yunrui raised his eyebrows and said, “Is it? Well, I’d like to see what tricks this young talent can play. Dear, can you transmit the real-time video materials of the press conference to me?”

“Sure.”

People were informed about the press conference at eight o’clock, and the whole lobby was already crowded at half past eight. It seemed that the reporters were very dedicated, most of whom were the on-the-go staff.

The venue was being set up. There were not enough chairs on spot and the staff were busy taking chairs and equipment out. Jing Shu did not see the theme of this press conference until 9 o’clock.

By nine fifteen, chairs filled the entire lobby, and all seats were occupied. At nine thirty, Huo Zhanpeng and He Yuan, as well as the host and some staff members, came out.

A crowd of people was seated. First, the host extended thanks of greetings. After a brief introduction, the host handed the microphone to He Yuan.

He Yuan, with swollen eyes and a haggard face, looked as if she didn’t sleep much last night.

At this time, cameras from the crowd kept flashing.

He Yuan stood up and bowed deeply to the crowd, “Thank you for your coming. In fact, the reason why this press conference is held today by Tianyu Entertainment Company is that half the story is to do with me.”

As she spoke, He Yuan’s eyes were full of moisture and her voice became a little choked, “I really don’t know what to say. Because of my impulsiveness and willfulness, Tianyu Entertainment Company has suffered serious losses. I can only say sorry here. I’m sorry for the company and sorry for my fans.”

Speaking of this, He Yuan sobbed and choked, unable to say a word. Huo Zhanpeng patted her back and told her to sit down.

When He Yuan sat down, Huo Zhanpeng stood up and said loudly, “This time, I invited the media to come, hoping that you would help He Yuan and Tianyu Entertainment Company. What we need is justice only.”

As soon as Huo Zhanpeng finished talking, there was a heated discussion among the crowd immediately.

To seek justice?

At this moment, several staff members held a large sign with a sentence written in red paint, “No Power Oppression. Be Open and Fair.”

Seeing these words, everyone on spot was in an uproar.

“Folks, you must be surprised about the theme of the press conference. As we all know, I held a party in C City last night, during which some unpleasant things occurred to He Yuan and a big shot. Right last night, Tianyu Entertainment Company immediately received the news of the collective withdrawal of investment. To this end, the highlight of Tianyu Entertainment Company’s yearly film, ‘Night’, will be put on hold.”

Speaking of this, Huo Zhanpeng clenched the microphone in his hand and said emotionally, “What I want to say is about that big shot. You are a person on the top. Why did you want to put a young person on the spot? I acknowledge there were surely some misunderstandings between you two. But if you are gonna oppress us just due to the personal relationship, all members in Tianyu Entertainment Company will defend what we deserve.”

“The entertainment circle is a place where talents emerge, and it is precisely because of the fierce competition in the entertainment circle that the prosperity and diversity of the entertainment circle have been created. But all this is only based on fair competition. The development of the entertainment circle will be hindered as long as the power oppression exists. It is conceivable that the future of the circle will be gloomy.”

“I’m sure the big shot must be watching the press conference in front of the television. I can tell you unequivocally that we shall never give in no matter what you do to us. As the board chairman of Tianyu Entertainment Company, it’s my duty to protect any of our artists. I know clearly what happened last night was just the beginning. But just as what I have put here, I will spare no effort to gamble on everything and fight to the end.”

What Huo Zhanpeng said made the crowd uproarious. It could be compared to the scene where one stone stirred up ten thousand waves. Many reporters asked about what had happened and who this “big shot” was.

Huo Zhanpeng’s assistant was answering questions, while He Yuan kept sobbing on stage. Huo Zhanpeng comforted her from time to time. With questions on the rise, Huo Zhanpeng suddenly grabbed the assistant’s microphone and said, “I think it’s clear to those who are from World Era Weekly.”

The audience was once again in an uproar after the talk. The answer almost came to light. All of a sudden, Shu Jing was in the limelight.

Facing the countless cameras that flashed her eyes, it had been a while before Jing Shu came to her sense.

It was not because she was afraid. She knew clearly what would happen before she came here. She was overwhelmed by that kind of oppression.

After glancing at Huo Zhanpeng, who was staring at her viciously on stage, Jing Shu suddenly became angry and said, “Mr. Huo, I have no idea of what you just said and even don’t know what that meant…”

Before Jing Shu could finish talking, Huo Zhanpeng’s assistant interrupted her and said, “One should dare to accept the consequences and confess what he has done. I know that Tianyu Entertainment Company may be nothing in her eyes. But no matter how she denies it, Tianyu Entertainment Company, along with the public, is going to overthrow these dark monopolies from now on. Fair and justice should be given back to the entertainment circle.”

In the face of the fierce anger on the stage, Jing Shu looked calm and said, “That’s just speculation. You are throwing accusations around with no proof. That’s it.”

After the talk, Jing Shu put down the microphone and looked as if nothing had happened. Faced with the criticism and inquiry of Tianyu Entertainment Company, she was very evasive about that.

“Thanks for Jing Shu’s hard work.” Xia Ning said bitterly, hoping that Jing Shu’s welfare could get a raise.

She had always been considering giving Jing Shu a pay raise. Unfortunately, there was a clear salary regulation in World Era Weekly, which the chief editor must follow. This time, things would be different as it was absolutely a chance.

The noise in the press conference was like boiling water, and Xia Ning shook her head as she watched on TV.

There would always be unspoken rules, the so-called black tier, in any industry. Behind Huo Zhanpeng’s seemingly just struggle, his behavior was actually extremely naive.

Power oppression? Credentials available? It would be slander if no proof was provided.

It was illegal to do harm to the image of others in public.

Besides, if others really wanted to destroy a person, a press conference wouldn’t work. To say it bluntly, a person might drag himself to death if his opponent was still alive.

As soon as the press conference was broadcast, the microblog was even more messed up, some supporting He Yuan, some supporting Tianyu Entertainment Company, some opposing He Yuan and Tianyu Entertainment Company, and even some speculations and commentaries. An ocean of messages swarmed onto the website.

With a sneering smile on Yi Yunrui’s face, he noticed the swarming messages on Weibo.

“Zhang Hai, give Director Tong a phone call.”

“Yes, boss.”

“In addition, investigate Huo Zhanpeng’s past bad deeds in detail. Just judge for yourself and do what to do.”

“Yes, boss.”

The press conference ended amid the scolding and it took more than two hours. Jing Shu’s car was surrounded and trapped after she left the press conference. It was another one hour before she finally went back to the Media Building.

What was even more exaggerating was that the reporters actually followed the car of World Era Weekly and went directly to the Media Building in want of a direct response.

After going back to the chief editor’s office, Jing Shu sat down with relief, “Wow, those people are crazy. It looked as if they were gonna kill me.”

In fact, she was well aware of the journalist’s madness, but what happened to her was no ordinary horror.

Xia Ning had already prepared the watermelon juice and brought a large cup in front of Jing Shu, “Don’t say anything. Drink it first to quench thirst.”

“Thank you, Sister Xia.” Jing Shu lifted the cup and poured two-thirds of it before full, “Wow… It’s too awesome.”

Xia Ning smiled and said, “That was exactly an awkward mission for you.”

“Not at all.” Jing Shu waved her hand, “Well, it doesn’t matter. Sister Xia, you are their target. I have just deeply felt your pain, the feeling of being unable to retaliate, which is really uncomfortable. Sister Xia, I am all right. What should we do to fight back?”

“Not yet. Just let the ‘bullets’ fly first for a while.”

“… Sister Xia, are we really going to put up with it? How long do we have to endure?” In Jing Shu’s eyes, Xia Ning was the one who really suffered from the oppression of the power.

Obviously, it was He Yuan who stood Xia Ning up first. But now she should take a bite back, which could definitely tell that He Yuan was mean.

“The counterattack has already been on the way. Let us just wait and see a good show in the office.”

Jing Shu blinked, and suddenly it struck to her that Yi Yunrui would absolutely work all things out and they didn’t need to be worried at all.