Chapter 25

Chapter 25

In the next few days, Sui Si searched for everyone he could find.

He used to be disdainful of socializing and had never had many friends in the circle.At this time, I wanted to find someone again, and I finally got through the phone call. Every time I didn't have time to say a few words, I was politely rejected by the person on the other side.

Sui Si even thought about bowing to the brokerage company.

His contract was about to expire. In order to retain him, the agency extended the contract to an extremely generous contract, with all resources and treatment given to him at the highest level.

Sui Si called the company and said that as long as the brokerage company was willing to help solve the matter, his contract could have infinitely lower requirements and could be changed to anything.

When he called, the person he talked to changed from the company vice president who was always warm and thoughtful to a minister he didn't know.The other party's tone was still very polite, saying that he had fully understood Teacher Sui's demands, and hoped that Teacher Sui could sign a written statement to ensure that there would be no disputes over the contract in the future.

…

When the preliminary contract was sent over, the administrative director of Sui Si Studio dropped the mouse first.

"Is this a contract?" The director of the administrative department was so angry that he ignored his superiors and called Sui Si. "Newbies who have just entered the industry will not sign such a contract! If Teacher Sui is willing to sign, he must explain it to the studio first., we can break up as soon as possible and still have time to find a new home!"

Ke Ming answered the phone, comforted the studio members, and made a promise, promising that he would come up with other solutions as soon as possible.

He has been dealing with this matter for Sui Si for the past two days. He talked too much and had no time to take care of himself. His voice has become hoarse a lot.

Sui Si leaned on the sofa, holding the cigarette that was almost burning to his fingertips, and said nothing.

Most of the employees currently left in the studio, except for those newly recruited, have families and homes, and cannot withstand the upheaval of job-hopping and resignation.Sui Si wants to return to the company. As long as the salary does not fluctuate greatly, they can accept the downsizing and return to the team model and follow him back.

But the studio will never accept such an overbearing contract.

It only maintains long-term contact with the crew, and does not guarantee endorsements or variety show resources. It takes 50% of the income. At least three dramas are completed every year, and there is no cap.

Even without Yu Tang around, Sui Si himself could tell that such treatment almost treated him like a hard worker who only knew how to film.

"Brother." Ke Ming hung up the phone and returned to Sui Si, "The contract is indeed too much... Don't worry, I'll go talk to the company."

He is now the company's cash cow and has his own independent right to speak. As long as he is willing to endorse Sui Si, he can improve the contract benefits no matter what.

"I'll go find the company and ask what this means."

Ke Ming said: "Why don't they give you a better contract? They——"

Sui Si whispered: "Why should I want a better contract?"

Ke Ming stopped talking.

Ke Ming squatted beside the sofa, holding Sui Si's arm. He paused for a while, and then called him softly: "Brother?"

Sui Si looked at the smoke. The tobacco was hot to the touch, and the scarlet sparks were licking the outside of the rolling paper bit by bit: "In my current situation, even if I accept it, can I still accept any endorsements or variety shows?"

Whether it’s an artist or an actor, after all, a public figure has the most commercial value when he has no problems and is completely clean.

When Yu Tang was in charge of the studio, Sui Si didn't have any black spots that could be caught. The biggest scandal was that he and Ke Ming were suspected of having some rumors.There was no evidence that he and Yu Tang were a model couple in front of the camera. This was a rumor that no one mentioned anymore.

If the news broke on the same day, Sui Si could handle it in time and give Yu Tang enough hush money to exchange for him posting on Weibo to clarify the facts.Even if it still inevitably attracts criticism, it may not worsen in such a straight line.

But the studio's silence in the past few days has completely escalated the situation to an irreversible point.

"What business value do I have?"

Sui Si lowered his eyes: "Do you dare to invite me to any show in the future? Do you dare to let me do any endorsements? Without my fans, I would have been given up directly... What difference does it make if the contract is signed??”

Ke Ming frowned. He seemed to want to say something to refute, but in the end he said nothing.

"It's my fault." After a while, he whispered: "If I could have come up with the money..."

Sui Si interrupted him: "Xiao Ming, we have agreed that no one will mention this matter in the future."

Ke Ming: "But-"

"No buts." Sui Si raised his hand and pressed his temples hard, "...there is no need for buts."

No matter how much you say, it's useless. It's impossible to go back to the day of the accident. The time difference will be dragged out.

Since it is no longer useful, there is no point in trying to figure out whose problem it is.

"This is my business and has nothing to do with you."

Sui Si's throat was very scratchy, and his voice sounded like rough sand: "That's it... I may have to go home in a few days, don't worry."

This matter was completely messed up by him, and it was impossible for the Sui family to have no reaction at all.

No one has contacted him these days, probably leaving him the last chance to handle it on his own.After confirming that he really has no way to solve the matter, the Sui family will intervene, and by then it will be no longer up to him whether he wants to go back or not.

"Go home?" Ke Ming's voice was a little worried, "Brother, what happened, you go back to your home now -"

"It'll be okay." Sui Si said.

Ke Ming stopped talking, still looking uneasy.

Sui Si touched Ke Ming's shoulder.

If it had been before... if he had gotten into any trouble or done something wrong, the Sui family would have punished him extra severely.Sui Si still remembered that when he insisted on protecting Ke Ming and wanted to be with Ke Ming, his legs were almost broken by his grandfather.

But it's different now.

The Sui family will only be strict with the heirs, and will no longer restrain and discipline those abandoned family children, and will never provide any financial and resource support.

It is impossible for the Sui family to ask him to be their heir again.

The only thing he can rely on now may be those fans who are still trying to defend him online and firmly believe that there must be other inside stories.These fans can barely maintain a part of his popularity, and they can also allow him to take on some supporting roles as a transition.

Compared with programs such as variety shows and interviews, TV series and movies are more tolerant.There are too many such things in the circle. As long as the situation does not continue to deteriorate, in a few years, this matter will be suppressed by countless new gossip revelations... By then, he may still have a chance.

"Xiao Ming." Sui Si said hoarsely, "If——"

Ke Ming asked: "What?"

Sui Si was quiet for a moment and said nothing.

He looked at Ke Ming, swallowed back the words bit by bit, and shook his head.

Ke Ming said that he liked him and was willing to be with him because of him as a person and had nothing to do with the Sui family.

...When mentioning this matter now, it seems to be questioning the relationship between the two of them.

Sui Si didn't want to make Ke Ming angry again.

What's more, the Sui family's attitude has long been a foregone conclusion.Ke Ming had been worried about him a lot these days, and his whole condition was visibly haggard. Sui Si didn't want him to bear more pressure because of himself.

"It's nothing." Sui Si said, "I can bear it."

Ke Ming wisely did not ask any more questions, stretched out his hand and hugged his shoulders.

Sui Si folded his arms and closed his eyes.

Now that Yu Tang is gone and the Sui family has given up on him, life will probably be much harder than before.

But this is his own business.

He will handle this matter by himself... Before handling it properly, there is no need to tell Ke Ming and make him worry.

…

"Brother, have you thought about signing that contract?" Ke Ming asked, "You really don't need me to talk about it?"

Sui Si nodded.

"Please help me... make contact and disband the studio."

Sui Si said: "There is still some cash flow in the studio, so N+1 compensation will be provided."

Nie Chi was paid by the Sui family and has now been recalled by the family.The studio now doesn't even have a person in charge, so it has no value other than burning money.

But... he really couldn't open his mouth.

In the days when Yu Tang's condition became more and more serious, he could no longer speak complete sentences. Occasionally when he got better, he would leave some messy text messages and messages in his office, all about the studio.thing.

Yu Tang explained bit by bit the studio's plan after he resigned.

Yu Tang wrote in his work records that there are people in the studio whose children are in school and there are elderly people at home who need to be supported. The income of these people is the financial source of the entire family.If you want to fire them due to studio reasons, contact Yu Tang first.

Yu Tang wrote that he is responsible for these people and will contact new teams and studios that are willing to accept them.

"There is a list..." Sui Si whispered, "Xiao Ming, if your studio still has spare capacity, can you help me accept them?"

Ke Ming was stunned for a moment and did not answer immediately.

Sui Si closed his eyes forcefully: "Forget it."

Ke Ming has never been exposed to these, and has only devoted himself to studying stage and arrangement. It is not easy to be able to help him to this extent.

"Brother, it's not that I won't help... I'm afraid that this hole will be opened and it will be difficult to clean up."

Ke Ming came back to his senses: "It's impossible for my studio to accept everyone from your side. What if they all come here? Besides, we are in such a difficult situation now, how can we have any spare power to help them?"

Sui Si was silent. He wanted to refute, saying that Yu Tang's situation was also very difficult at that time.

...But he couldn't say it.

He was now trapped in this mess, dragging Ke Ming to clean up the mess with him. He couldn't let Ke Ming make such a concession with peace of mind.

"Your employees are very capable." Ke Ming comforted him, "As long as you want to change jobs, there will be people who want you wherever you go."

Sui Si nodded weakly.

"Brother, we still have a lot of business to do... It's too late to discuss this later."

Ke Ming went to pour him a cup of coffee: "You signed the contract, which means you accept the company to help you handle this matter. Do you know how the company will handle it?"

Sui Si had never thought about this before. He was stunned for a moment and raised his head while holding the coffee cup.

How else to deal with it?

Isn't it just to pay hush money, publicize the whole network, delete all relevant content, buy marketing accounts to create publicity and whitewash...

"Who should the hush money be paid to?" Ke Ming asked, "Didn't you tell me last night that you asked someone to inquire and the hospital gave Yu Tang psychological hints, but he didn't remember anything?"

Sui Si seemed to be grabbed by someone's chest: "...Yes."

He didn't want to mention this matter, but he couldn't avoid it. He clenched his fists in vain: "Xiao Ming, you don't know... W&P attaches great importance to him."

If it were the previous Yu Tang, there would be no need for any hush money. The first reaction would be to post on Weibo to calm the situation. There is no way this matter would be brought out.

But Yutang doesn't recognize him now and doesn't remember the past.

W&P keeps a close eye on people, and information is a cocoon. As long as he doesn't check entertainment Weibo, Yu Tang may not even know about it until now...

"The hush money is for W&P." Sui Si said hoarsely, "Without this money, it is impossible for W&P to let our people come into contact with Yu Tang, let alone——"

Ke Ming asked: "If we can get this money, will W&P let us contact Yutang?"

Sui Si paused.

He hadn't thought about this issue...or he didn't dare to think about it at all.

What if after taking out this money, W&P still doesn’t let Yu Tang come out?

W&P has the right to restrict employees' speech on social media. What if they don't allow Yu Tang to post a clarification on Weibo?

"I don't know how long it will take to start from W&P channels."

Ke Ming whispered softly: "Why don't you find a way to find Yu Tang directly? He won't go out at all, right? As long as he remembers, how can he not help you?"

Ke Ming: "Brother, do you really not want Assistant Yu to remember the past?"

Sui Si trembled violently, and the color on his face instantly faded.

As if the most obscure secret in his heart had been completely exposed, Sui Si looked almost embarrassed, his chest heaved, and he looked at Ke Ming intently.

Ke Ming was a little helpless. He lowered his head and smiled, sighing softly: "Don't worry, it's already this time. I won't be angry or jealous."

"I asked. Psychological suggestion is not that amazing. You can remember some things when you come into contact with familiar things and people."

Ke Ming said: "It's not difficult to find someone familiar to Assistant Yu Te in the company. Something familiar..."

Ke Ming lowered his gaze and said softly: "Brother, I packed your suitcase for you that day and saw two lucky bags in the mezzanine."

There was a "boom" in Sui Si's mind, and he was completely confused.

He wanted to persuade Ke Ming, telling him that doing this rashly might irritate Yu Tang, but when he saw Ke Ming's too calm reaction, he was so panicked that he lost all control. He opened his mouth several times, but nothing came out of his throat.a little sound

He could no longer turn over... His career, future, everything was thrown into chaos by the sudden misfortune.

If Ke Ming leaves him again, he will really have nothing.

"I won't leave, brother. I won't leave you at any time, don't worry."

Ke Ming pressed his arm: "Now is not the time to get emotional, and I won't be jealous of you, but you have to tell me the truth."

"Tell me the truth."

Ke Ming asked: "Were those two lucky bags given to you by Yu Tang?"

Sui Si looked at him blankly and moved his lips numbly.

He sat under Ke Ming's helpless and vaguely disappointed gaze. He was flustered by such a sight and struggled to speak. His mind went blank, with no thoughts left.

Deep in his heart, there was something that he was not aware of, and it was breaking down little by little amid the sharp tinnitus.

Collapse suddenly.

Sui Si's face turned pale, he closed his eyes helplessly and nodded slowly.