Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Convincing Chen Shiyu_1

Nobody knew that Chen Shiyu had quietly retired due to a family tragedy, and had chosen America as her retreat location.

Xu Yixue lived in the same city in America as Chen Shiyu, and by an odd twist of fate, they were even neighbors in the same district.

After her retirement, Chen Shiyu altered her appearance and no longer carried the enchanting allure she had on stage. She seemed just like the girl next door. Xu Yixue, whose family was in the entertainment industry, had met Chen Shiyu a few times and was thus able to recognize her at a glance.

Soon after, Xu Yixue and Chen Shiyu became friends, often helping each other in a foreign land. Chen Shiyu grew very fond of Xu Yixue’s beloved daughter, Tongtong, and openly said that if she could have such a sweet and adorable daughter, perhaps she wouldn’t have chosen to abruptly leave the entertainment industry due to emotional issues.

Xu Yixue shared this sentiment.

Before Tongtong was born, Xu Yixue, tired of the family’s internal strife, had also fled to America, leaving behind the whirlwind of intrigue of her family. Tongtong’s birth made Xu Yixue realize that only by taking control of the Xu family’s resources could she create a better life for Tongtong.

So Xu Yixue resolutely returned from America to Yan Country, taking over the mess at Xinghai Media to gain the family’s recognition. She aimed to run Xinghai Media well, thereby fulfilling the family’s mission and taking over the family business.

Once a person has something to cling to, they won’t be easily knocked down.

Women are inherently gentle, but motherhood brings out their strength.

Chen Shiyu was once a meteoric but brightest firework in Yan Country’s entertainment industry. Even now, her songs still hang in the upper ranks of major music charts, and many background tracks on the popular Douyin APP among the youth feature her music. Therefore, even though Chen Shiyu has been out of the spotlight for five years, her popularity and the topics surrounding her remain on par with today’s top celebrities.

After these years of reflection, Chen Shiyu’s spirits had lifted significantly, and she had been toying with the idea of re-entering the entertainment circle. Xu Yixue learned of this when chatting with Chen Shiyu recently and thus vehemently invited her to join her family’s Xinghai Media.

Chen Shiyu was once a phenomenal artist, and to say the least, even if she joined the worst media company, her popularity alone could push that company into the top hundred rankings.

Xu Yixue had originally planned to visit America soon to have a good talk with Chen Shiyu about her comeback plans. However, with Xinghai Media now at the eye of the storm and Xu Xinxin, the company’s most promising talent, possibly leaving, Xu Yixue had to produce a heavy-hitting artist soon or else Xinghai Media might truly be in jeopardy this time.

“Shi Yu, after returning to Yan Country, I took over the family company. Although it’s not big, I’m fully in charge, and I have the confidence to make it the largest media entertainment company in Zhonghai City. Now, I’d like to talk to you again about coming out of retirement. What do you think?” Xu Yixue asked over the phone.

“Yixue, I’m still not clear about it. Can you give me a bit more time? I have not forgotten the help you gave me in America. Let me say this, if I really decide to come back this time, I will definitely choose your company, and this promise will always stand. Is that okay?” Chen Shiyu hesitated a bit over the phone.

Chen Shiyu had interacted with Xu Yixue, so she knew what kind of person Yixue was. More importantly, Chen Shiyu was a person who kept herself to very high moral standards. Many entertainment companies often force their signed artists to do things they are unwilling to do for the sake of the company’s growth and business needs.

Things like accompanying clients to dinner or drinks were just the beginning; even overnight stays had set prices.

Chen Shiyu used to be so famous that the company couldn’t overtly force her to do these things, but the company was quite dissatisfied with her impeccable character. If it weren’t for Chen Shiyu’s strong principles and cleverness, it might have been difficult for her to maintain her purity in the entertainment industry, which was like a big dye vat.

It was after meeting Xu Yixue that Chen Shiyu considered making a comeback because Yixue’s company was different from the previous ones. Like Shiyu, she disliked those dirty dealings and simply wanted to let artists focus on singing well and acting well.

“Shi Yu, I believe in our friendship, but there’s a problem with my company now, and I need your help. Otherwise, even if you make up your mind, my company might go bankrupt, and then I won’t have the chance to join you in the entertainment industry,” Xu Yixue said with a clenched jaw, sounding somewhat conflicted.

“What? Your company is having trouble? Can you tell me about it?” Chen Shiyu asked, somewhat surprised, over the phone.

Chen Shiyu was aware of Xu Yixue’s identity as the heir to the Xu Family, a major player in Yan Country’s entertainment industry. The influence of the Xu Family in the industry was not something an ordinary small company could contend with. Frankly, Chen Shiyu had no idea what or who could cause someone like Yixue such a headache.

“My company is entirely under my direction, but it can’t rely on family power. It was starting to develop steadily, but now there’s a hidden hand trying to hamstring us by poaching several of our cultivated artists and then colluding with financial institutions to short sell our stock. In two hours, their attack will begin, so right now, I really need a powerful artist to stand by my side and help stabilize the situation. Just let me get through this, and once I expose the person behind the scenes, I can solve this crisis,” Xu Yixue hurriedly explained to Chen Shiyu.

“Yixue, I do want to help you, but I’m still in America. I haven’t even settled on a manager yet, so signing any contract isn’t something that can be done in a short while. How can I possibly be of help? Even if I catch the next flight, by the time I get to Yan Country, it might be too late,” Chen Shiyu said on the phone, sounding helplessly.

Xu Yixue’s company running into trouble was not something Chen Shiyu wanted to see. Moreover, when Yixue was in America, she used her family’s influence to protect Shiyu from a lot of nuisances. If it hadn’t been for that, even with Shiyu’s best efforts to stay hidden, she would have been discovered by the relentless paparazzi.

Fortunately, the Xu Family was a powerhouse in the media industry. As long as the Xu Family decided to speak out, no paparazzi king or sneak photographer dared to disturb Chen Shiyu’s life, allowing her to enjoy a few years of peaceful days.