Times have changed.
Back then, Qiao Tong used his authority to suppress Chu Yang, a newly rising streamer. He never imagined things would escalate to this point.
Looking at the comments about Chu Yang online, he became furious.
"Are they all idiots? Cultivating immortality? Cultivating what immortal nonsense! They deserve to be scammed!"
Shayu Live had also hired internet trolls to smear Chu Yang's live streams, but those pathetic trolls were useless.
The speed at which comments refreshed was so fast that even Chu Yang, who possessed the [Eye of Insight], could barely keep up. The trolls' comments were brushed away by enthusiastic immortal cultivation enthusiasts within half a second.
As he walked out of the CEO's office, others in the company looked at Qiao Tong with a hint of schadenfreude.
"Heh heh, this guy who got in through the back door has finally reached his limit."
"I've disliked him for a long time. He's just a moderator, yet his authority is greater than that of a section head!"
"He managed to get rid of a streamer with over ten million followers; he's quite something."
"......"
Qiao Tong's face was darkened the entire time. Karma had come full circle. He used to bully his colleagues, and today it was his turn to be mocked by them.
He opened his phone and typed in Chu Yang's phone number.
His thumb hovered over the call button for a long time. What followed would be the most humiliating moment of his life.
Chu Yang's words back then, "You will regret this," still echoed in his ears. It had only been eight days since Chu Yang said that!
He had enjoyed eight days of carefree living, only to fall at the hands of this "insignificant" streamer!
Chu Yang was in the middle of his meal when he suddenly received a call from an unknown number.
He couldn't remember the number of that minor character who had called him last time.
"Hello? Who is this?"
Qiao Tong's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Little Brother Chu, hello, hello. I'm from Shayu Live. We spoke last time..."
Chu Yang raised his eyebrows. Thinking back, he did recall.
The moderator who had blocked his stream without a word was already coming to him so soon?
Thirty years east, thirty years west. It had only been eight days!
"Oh? I do remember you. The one who blocked my stream last time, what was your name... Tong..."
"Qiao Tong, my name is Qiao Tong. What happened last time was all a misunderstanding. We can discuss it again..."
"We already discussed it last time. Besides, I'm doing so well on the new platform and have signed a new contract. What else is there to discuss?"
Qiao Tong's tone became more urgent: "Yes, there is. Although you've signed with the Xiongmao platform, how much traffic can such a small platform provide you? Shayu Live is the leading live streaming platform in the country. Anything the Xiongmao platform can give you, Shayu can give, and even more! We can afford even sky-high liquidated damages!"
Chu Yang couldn't help but laugh: "Speaking of which, it's also thanks to you that I came to Xiongmao Live!"
Qiao Tong's forehead broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this. When he couldn't reach an agreement with Chu Yang about the contract, he had called all the other well-known live streaming platforms.
He had specifically asked these platforms not to sign an anchor named Chu Yang.
With the backing of the Shayu platform's president, Qiao Tong had some reputation in the industry. Naturally, others gave him face. Moreover, Chu Yang was just a new anchor who hadn't signed any contracts yet, so they all agreed.
The legendary nationwide ban had basically been achieved.
Having blocked Chu Yang's path to success, Qiao Tong thought the plot of being slapped in the face would not happen to him.
However, Qiao Tong never dreamed that Xiongmao Live, which was rumored to be bankrupt, would be acquired by the wealthy heiress Xue Qianwei.
She became the largest shareholder with only three hundred million yuan.
Keep in mind that Shayu Live's current financing rounds started at one billion yuan.
The two were like heaven and earth. However, since Chu Yang's arrival, the entire Xiongmao Live had entered a terrifying phase of traffic acquisition.
The immortal cultivation craze he brought had also benefited other streamers on the platform.
Luo Xiaowei was a prime example.
For capitalists, competitors are always rivals.
Watching you make money is more unbearable than losing money yourself.
To continue suppressing Xiongmao Live, they had to poach Chu Yang, the flagship streamer.
Qiao Tong felt like crying. It was incredibly humiliating to be speaking to Chu Yang in such a subservient manner!
"This... it was all a misunderstanding. I truly misjudged you before. I apologize here, but please believe that our invitation from Shayu Live this time is absolutely sincere!"
"Miss Xue's contract with me has a guaranteed base salary of one hundred million per year. How much can you offer?" Chu Yang asked playfully.
One hundred million a year?
Qiao Tong's face turned pale. He had never seen so much money in his life!
"Uh... I don't have the authority to sign contracts, but we can definitely offer you more..."
"Oh? So you don't have the authority to finalize contracts? I thought you had a lot of power!"
Qiao Tong could only force a smile: "Cough cough... Let's talk about business, shall we..."
"Talk about what business! You block people's streams nationwide for no reason. What did I do to you? You didn't even settle the gifts Miss Xue brushed for me, and you've offended me to this extent. How dare you ask me to return to Shayu Live?" Chu Yang could no longer hold back and unleashed a barrage of verbal attacks.
Qiao Tong's face turned red, and sweat beaded on his forehead: "Money is negotiable! Didn't you complain about the low signing bonus? You can't go against me, can you? As long as I say something, your contract..."
"Get lost! Goodbye!"
"Wait! Please! I can't lose this job!"
"Beep..."
It was over. His wonderful life had come to an end!
Qiao Tong trembled, and the phone "crackled" as it fell from his hand.
Some people, once missed, are gone forever.
He used to disregard Chu Yang, but now Chu Yang was beyond his reach.
Realizing he might lose his job, his face contorted.
"Damn it! Bastard! Why did you force me into a corner? Chu Yang, it's you who forced me! Just you wait, still selling cultivation techniques? Still cultivating immortality? You just wait and see!"
After being humiliated by Chu Yang, Qiao Tong's mental state became unstable.
He probably forgot that if it weren't for the Xiongmao platform taking him in, Chu Yang would also have been forced into a corner.
After leaving the company building, he looked up the phone number of the internet regulatory department.
He sneered and dialed: "Hello? I want to report an anchor for real. He is suspected of promoting feudal superstitious ideas and causing serious negative impacts on adolescents..."