Mo Fei arrived alone at Niu iling’s office. Niu iling’s assistant had just stepped out with a kettle and, upon seeing Mo Fei, quickly nodded and smiled, “Sister Fei, you’re here?”
If it were any other minor celebrity, she might not have been so polite. But Mo Fei’s status was special, almost on par with that spoiled rich young master Ju Jie. She could co and go as she pleased, without needing an appointnt or prior notice.
“Is that Mo Fei? Co in, co in! I was just hoping you’d visit!” Niu iling heard the commotion and peeked her head out. Seeing Mo Fei alone, she was stunned for a mont before breaking into a wide smile. She ca forward to greet her, even personally pulling out a chair for Mo Fei to sit down.
“Don’t make tea. Get Mo Fei a glass of lemon water. It has great beauty and whitening effects!” Niu iling instructed her assistant before sitting back in her own seat.
“Thank you for your trouble.” Mo Fei smiled slightly at Sister Ling’s assistant.
The smile actually made the other person feel sowhat flattered. After all, while Mo Fei had never neglected basic courtesies, she rarely showed her smile.
Mo Fei had also undergone so subtle changes in her happy life. Mo Xiaojuan might not have noticed, but those who didn’t interact with her often could sense the change more clearly.
After so brief pleasantries and waiting for the assistant to leave, Niu iling was the first to get to the point.
“Mo Fei, what do you think of the contract you took back last ti? If there are any terms you find unsuitable, we can continue discussing them!” Niu iling said with a smile.
Whether they could reach an agreent was another matter, but she wanted to show her goodwill first.
However, she was destined to be disappointed!
Mo Fei hesitated for a mont, biting her lower lip, then said directly, “Sister Ling, I’m sorry, but I don’t want to renew the contract!”
Before this, Mo Fei had gone over her words countless tis in her mind but couldn’t figure out a clever or tactful way to express her thoughts. So… she just said it directly.
After saying it, Mo Fei let out a slight sigh of relief, as if the burden that had been weighing on her heart had finally been put down. However, there were still other burdens…
“What did you say?” Niu iling was stunned, almost unable to believe her ears.
After Mo Fei spoke up, she beca much more open and at ease. With a calm expression, she explained to Niu iling, “Sister Ling, please don’t misunderstand. I don’t want to join another agency. Instead, I’ve decided to start my own studio, and have it independently manage my artist affairs.”
Niu iling heard Mo Fei’s explanation but didn’t really take it in. She was furious, staring at Mo Fei intensely. She suddenly slamd her hand on the table and scolded, “Mo Fei, do you even know what you’re saying?”
Mo Fei was taken aback.
Niu iling didn’t give Mo Fei a chance to speak. She angrily said, “Do you know how many resources the company has invested in cultivating you? You wanted to make a coback, fine, I produced an album for you. You didn’t do well, then later wanted to release your own album. Fine again! Zhenzhen’s album has been pushed back without a release date because of this. How much thought and effort has the company poured into you? Do you even know?”
“I know…” Mo Fei hadn’t finished speaking when she was interrupted again by Niu iling.
“No, you don’t know!” Niu iling said with a cold laugh. “If you knew, you wouldn’t go back on your word, dragging the company along while making your own plans to leave! Now that your wings have grown, and you’re a big star, with only four months left on your contract, we can’t stop you anymore. You must be feeling pretty proud, right?”
Mo Fei felt a little uncomfortable from Niu iling’s harsh words. Her eyes reddened as she said, “It’s not like that, Sister Ling, it’s not what you think!”
“I just want freedom. I don’t like announcents and comrcial performances—these jobs are too complicated! I just want to be a pure musician!” Mo Fei bit her lower lip to hold back her tears. She tried to explain. “At Tiani, I can’t feel this freedom, so I want to open my own studio. I’m not trying to betray you or Tiani. Can you understand?”
“Understand my foot! If this isn’t betrayal, what is?” Niu iling cursed, now completely furious. “Let tell you, Mo Fei, don’t think being a singer or being in the entertainnt industry is so simple. Freedom? Ha! You think just because you’ve had so success, you can act all high and mighty? You think you can just go for freedom now? Don’t all singers need to participate in announcents? Don’t they all need to do comrcial performances? Do you think fa is so easy to accumulate?”
What Niu iling said was actually just words spoken in anger. In fact, announcents and comrcial performances are, to so extent, consuming a star’s popularity, turning that popularity into real money. Even though they help maintain heat, that effect can only offset the consumption.
Mo Fei didn’t like to argue. She pressed her lips, her expression stubborn, holding on to her own beliefs.
The two remained silent for a while.
“Mo Fei, we’ve been working together for over ten years. Is there anything we can’t sit down and talk about properly? Why must we part ways like this?” Niu iling was initially furious, but gradually suppressed her anger, squeezed out a smile, and said to Mo Fei.
She still wanted to try to keep her.
Mo Fei shook her head. Her tone remained calm as she said, “Sister Ling, I’m sorry, but I have my own pursuits. I understand that what you value is profit and the company’s developnt, but all I want is music!”
In other words, their paths no longer aligned.
“For delaying the renewal of the contract, I admit it was my fault,” Mo Fei said frankly, “As compensation, including the Beijing concert, for all the concerts and comrcial performances you need to arrange for before the contract expires, I am willing to forgo my share of the inco. It can all go to the company.”
This silly woman, whether she felt indebted to Niu iling or wanted to salvage a little bit of their relationship, actually wanted to compensate Niu iling.
Don’t underestimate this inco. Mo Fei’s value had skyrocketed!
But Niu iling, seeing Mo Fei’s stubborn expression and knowing her personality from past experience, probably knew that this matter was irreversible, and her face darkened.
However, Niu iling didn’t lose her temper in front of Mo Fei. She forced a smile and said to Mo Fei, “Mo Fei, you’re young and impulsive. I advise you to go back and think it over. Once you’ve thought it through clearly, we can talk again.”
Mo Fei hesitated, wanting to say more, but seeing Niu iling’s expression, she knew it wasn’t the right ti to continue. She could only sigh and say, “Sister Ling, my decision is based solely on personal considerations. I hope you can understand. Once you’ve cald down, I’ll co back to apologize.”
After Mo Fei left, Niu iling angrily threw her teacup, startling the assistant who had just walked in.
“Ungrateful traitor! Get out! Don’t bother unless it’s important!” Niu iling shouted.
The assistant ducked her head and scurried out, closing the door behind her.
“What did Sister Mo Fei say to make Sister Ling so angry?” The assistant secretly listened outside the door. Although the soundproofing was good, she could still hear the sounds of things being smashed inside. She secretly clicked her tongue.
Angry? That was an understatent.
Niu iling was beyond furious!
Her face was grim as she sat in her chair for a mont. Then, she suddenly stood up, pulled open the door, and glared at the assistant, who hastily picked up a magazine, pretending to read. “Call Manager Jian over!”
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