"That won't do. If your reputation suffers, it will affect every aspect of your career in the entertainment industry. The losses incurred would be immense, especially with the luxury brands you endorse. They are notoriously unforgiving; if they find any blemish on an artist, they'll immediately terminate the contract and seek damages. Losing billions in liquidated damages for a few pieces of trash is simply not worth it."
As the vice president of Liuyun Media, Ge Ying was acutely aware of how staggering the losses would be if an artist of Jiang Ling's caliber were abandoned by a brand.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ling chuckled, "Terminate the contract? Heh, have you ever seen an employee dare to terminate their boss's contract? Do they not want to work anymore?"
"Terminate the boss's contract?"
Ge Ying was completely taken aback by Jiang Ling's sudden statement.
"That's right. To tell you the truth, besides being a top-tier artist in the entertainment industry, I've also heavily invested in luxury goods. I hold shares in the world's three major luxury conglomerates. I am now a major shareholder in these three groups. Forget the presidents of Greater China, even the high-level executives at headquarters wouldn't dare terminate my contract, even if they had the courage of ten bears."
Ge Ying was stunned into silence, his mouth agape. "What? You're a major shareholder in all three of these luxury conglomerates?"
Jiang Ling nodded emphatically. "Precisely. Last time Zhang Lian played the victim, fueled by media amplification, it ignited a public opinion war. Several celebrities, represented by Ye Pengpeng, were blacklisted overnight across the entire internet. That was also me."
Ge Ying was beyond speechless, unable to articulate his astonishment. After a long pause, he finally said, "So that's how it is. I was wondering who had such great influence to blacklist so many popular celebrities in such a short period. It turns out it was you, commanding it as a major shareholder of luxury conglomerates?"
"Exactly!" Jiang Ling confirmed. "The entertainment industry is rife with competition for fame and fortune, with severe backstabbing. While I don't seek trouble, it doesn't mean I fear it. Anyone who dares to provoke me will pay the price. So, you don't need to worry about this issue affecting my commercial value or the company's interests. I can afford any losses."
"Understood. I know what to do now!"
Jiang Ling's ability to hold so many shares in the three major luxury conglomerates indicated her financial strength had reached an astonishing level.
A loss of hundreds of millions might be a catastrophic disaster for other celebrities or agencies.
But for Jiang Ling, it was merely a drop in the ocean.
People strive for dignity, just as Buddhas strive for incense.
At Jiang Ling's level, money was just a string of numbers.
Losing a bit of money wasn't important, but losing face or being threatened by petty individuals was unacceptable.
Thinking this, Ge Ying secretly felt fortunate.
He was glad he had acted quickly. Otherwise, he would have truly missed out on a big catch.
Jiang Ling added, "You hold steady for now, I'm heading to the company immediately."
"Why are you going to the company? With so many reporters?"
Ge Ying's respect for Jiang Ling's status was so profound that his address unconsciously shifted from "you" to "you" (a more formal form).
Jiang Ling smiled. "What good are so many reporters? Can they eat me? I'm going there this time to make things clear, to completely extinguish their unrealistic hopes, and to stop them from bothering me again!"
"Alright!"
About fifteen minutes later, Jiang Ling, dressed in a striking bright red dress and stilettos, arrived at Liuyun Media.
Her appearance immediately drew the attention of everyone present.
Seeing this, reporters swarmed towards her like bees to nectar, their cameras and microphones at the ready, launching a barrage of questions.
"Miss Jiang, you don't acknowledge your parents, but does your brother?"