PDLP Chapter 54 Contract termination successful!
Chapter 54 Contract termination successful!
Mo Jingyu pushed open the door and entered, her eyes meeting the man in the office with a cold gaze. She asked, "Boss Zhou, who do you plan to send to mentor me?"
Upon seeing the person in question, Zhou Yu immediately changed his tune, forcing a smile as he said, "Jingyu, you've finally arrived. Meilan's been so busy lately, we were thinking of finding you a more experienced agent." Before he could finish speaking, Meilan retorted, "When did you even discuss this with me?!"
Zhou Yu glared at Mei Lan, then turned to Mo Jingyu and patiently explained, "I just thought you're at the peak of your career and need more resources. Only a capable agent can help you." Mo Jingyu interrupted him directly, a mocking smile playing on her lips, and said, "Oh, so who's it that I want more, or you want more, Boss Zhou?"
Zhou Yu sensed the dissatisfaction in Mo Jingyu's words and quickly said, "Jingyu, look, Mei Lan has several people under her command, but apart from you, none of them have much buzz. They might even have to ride on your coattails. Lin Yan is different. She's just as capable as Mei Lan, has abundant resources, and the artists she manages are all well-known figures. With her, you won't have any of those troublesome issues." After saying this, he stared intently at Mo Jingyu's expression. Seeing her smile, he thought his plan had succeeded.
But Mo Jingyu calmly retorted, "How many of the artists under Lin Yan's management were made famous by her?"
These words left Zhou Yu speechless. He knew exactly what Lin Yan was capable of. Most of the artists under her management were poached from other companies, including Mei Lan, who had lost many of her artists.
Mo Jingyu continued, "Don't you, my husband, know Lin Yan's abilities? You're speaking ill of Sister Mei in front of me now. When I wasn't famous yet, why didn't you arrange for Lin Yan to mentor me? Now that I'm famous, you're eager to replace her, reaping the benefits of someone else's success. Doesn't that taste good?"
Zhou Yu's expression changed, and he threatened sharply, "Mo Jingyu, don't make false accusations here! Lin Yan and I are completely innocent. As the boss, I have always treated all employees equally."
Mo Jingyu sneered, walked to Mei Lan's side, gently patted her back to calm her down, and said sarcastically, "Boss Zhou, how can you say such a thing? Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew? You can deny your affair with Lin Yan if you want, but I'm not here today to listen to your lies."
Zhou Yu's heart skipped a beat, a sense of foreboding washing over him, but he forced himself to remain calm and asked her what her purpose was.
Mo Jingyu raised an eyebrow: Boss Zhou, your hunch was pretty accurate, it's a pity there's no reward.
She pulled out a pre-printed termination agreement from her bag and slammed it down in front of Zhou Yu. "I want to terminate the contract!"
Zhou Yu glanced at the contract without touching it, then laughed and said, "Mo Jingyu, you're making a comeback now, but don't forget, you signed a 20-year contract. If you terminate it now, that's a breach of contract, and the penalty is 1 million."
Mo Jingyu: 1 million? Why don't you go to the bank next door and 'take' it?
He retorted, "Boss, how many shady clauses were hidden in that contract? Aren't you afraid I'll sue you?" Zhou Yu scoffed, "Mo Jingyu, do you think I'd leave you any leverage? The contract was a bit harsh, but it's all within the bounds of the law. Don't even dream about suing the company. Besides, the company can freeze you out at any time during the contract period."
Mo Jingyu had anticipated his move. She calmly took out a stack of photos from her bag, threw them in front of Zhou Yu, and then pulled Mei Lan to sit down on the sofa, as if waiting to watch a good show.
Zhou Yu flipped through the photos one by one, his expression growing increasingly grim. Towards the end, he flipped through them faster and faster, his breathing becoming more and more rapid.
The photos were full of pictures of him and Lin Yan frequently entering and leaving various hotels. Zhou Yu was so angry that he tore the photos to shreds and threw them into the trash can, yelling at Mo Jingyu, "Mo Jingyu, aren't you afraid I'll sue you for invasion of privacy!"
Mo Jingyu retorted sarcastically, "Why haven't you called the police yet?" This made Zhou Yu panic. He suddenly remembered Mo Jingyu's sharp performance on the variety show and the title of "Queen of Gossip" given to her by netizens. He couldn't help but feel guilty. Could it be that Mo Jingyu even knew about his shameful things?
His tone softened, "Look, it's all a misunderstanding. I think you're doing well with Mei Lan, Lin Yan isn't so lucky."
Mo Jingyu wasn't fooled. She stated directly, "I said I want to terminate the contract. After that, I can work with whomever I want."
Zhou Yu was unwilling to agree. Mo Jingyu was a cash cow now, and he wanted to squeeze every last drop of value out of her before letting her go. So he made an excuse, saying, "Jingyu, the contract hasn't expired yet. If you want to terminate it, you'll have to pay a penalty."
Mo Jingyu wasn't in a hurry. If Zhou Yu wanted to cheat, then they would see who could cheat the most.
She turned Mei Lan's office computer towards Zhou Yu, opened a video in an email, and gestured for him to speak, saying, "Mr. Zhou, please reconsider."
Zhou Yu stared intently at the computer screen. The video not only showed him and Lin Yan entering and leaving the hotel, but also captured another male artist from the company. Now the evidence was irrefutable. Photos could be used to argue, but the video was solid proof.
Zhou Yu rushed forward, wanting to delete the video, but Mei Lan grabbed him. Mei Lan looked at him coldly and said, "Zhou Yu, we know everything about your dirty deeds. If you don't want these photos and videos exposed, then obediently terminate the contract. I remember your wife was supposed to come to the company for an inspection this afternoon, right? If…"
Upon hearing Mei Lan mention his wife, Zhou Yu completely panicked. He had married into the family of Zhou Zhen, the owner of Xincheng Entertainment. Zhou Zhen's daughter, Zhou Xinran, was naive and kind, and he had easily won her heart with his sweet words. After the marriage, Zhou Yu was cautious and never gave himself away in front of Zhou Zhen, successfully taking over the company.
Zhou Yu gave up on deleting the video and tried to appeal to emotions, but found it impossible, so he resigned himself to his fate and nodded. Flipping to the section on contract termination fees, he became furious again, "The company has to pay you?! Dream on! At most, they'll just terminate your contract."
Mo Jingyu's fingers hovered over the computer mouse, sometimes on the send button, sometimes on the delete button, as she said with a smile, "Mr. Zhou, have you thought this through? The amount of money I want is less than a tenth of your net worth. Tell me when you've made up your mind, so I can decide the fate of this video."
Zhou Yu was so angry that veins bulged on his forehead. He noticed that there was another contract following Mo Jingyu's termination agreement, with Mei Lan's name clearly written on it. He questioned, "Mei Lan, are you also terminating your contract?"
Mei Lan nodded. "I don't want the penalty for breach of contract, I just want to terminate the contract." Actually, Mei Lan had considered extorting a lot of money from Zhou Yu, but after thinking it over, she gave up. All she wanted now was to leave this disgusting place immediately.
Zhou Yu glanced at the computer, gritted his teeth, and reluctantly signed the document.
He knew in his heart that Mo Jingyu was gone, and Mei Lan certainly couldn't be kept either. Rather than paying an extra penalty for breach of contract, he might as well go with the flow now. Mei Lan didn't expect Zhou Yu to actually agree. The moment she saw the signature, she felt a sense of relief wash over her.
Before signing, Zhou Yu was cautious and took out a confidentiality agreement for Mo Jingyu to sign. The agreement stipulated that all backups of those videos and photos should be deleted, not retrieved from the recycle bin, and not circulated.
Mo Jingyu took the signed contract, neatly signed the confidentiality agreement, and said with a gentle smile, "Former boss, I wish you great success in your future business." After saying that, she pulled Mei Lan away.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Meilan was still a little dazed and murmured, "We've already successfully terminated the contract?"
“Mmm,” Mo Jingyu replied cheerfully.
Mei Lan recalled the confidentiality agreement and said regretfully, "I didn't expect Zhou Yu to be so shrewd as to make a confidentiality agreement. If he could post those materials online, it would definitely be quite a sensation." Just then, Mo Jingyu's sly laughter came, "Sister Mei, Zhou the Skinflint made us sign a confidentiality agreement that only covers those pieces of evidence, but we don't just have this little bit of dirt on him."
Mei Lan immediately realized what was going on and burst out laughing, "Looks like Zhou Bapi is finished this time."
The car sped along the wide asphalt road, as if heading towards a brand new journey.