Hu Li sighed.

"This year, we spent quite a bit of money but haven't managed to cultivate any real rising stars."

"The only ones worth mentioning are Hu Xinger and Yang Xian within the company."

Seeing Yang Fei's confused expression, he explained patiently.

"Hu Xinger participated in the shooting of two small-budget films, and although she was only the third female lead, the response was satisfactory."

"Yang Xian appeared once on a large matchmaking show, and that granted her some popularity."

"These two are currently the small celebrities in our company with the most potential for growth."

"If handled properly, the profits from ads and endorsements would be high, even if they transfer, the company would still make a decent sum."

Yang Fei understood and sneered.

"So, these two minor celebrities think they're superior and don't even bother attending company meetings?"

Hu Li looked a bit embarrassed and stammered his explanation.

"That's not quite it, but they do know their worth now, so it's common for them to act high and mighty."

"I'll call them again; Assistant Yang, don't be angry."

Yang Fei snorted and said nothing more, his face clouded with anger.

Si Ruoxi was also a bit upset and tried to console Yang Fei.

"Don't get angry over such people, it's not worth it."

"These folks lack basic professional ethics, so their future achievements will be quite limited."

Yang Fei nodded, barely suppressing his temper while waiting for the two small celebrities.

Hu Li hid in a corner to make a call.

As soon as the call connected, a sharp voice came into the conference hall.

"I'm coming, I'm coming, so annoying! I was sleeping, you gonna pay if I get dark circles?"

Along with the sharp voice, a girl as arrogant as a peacock stepped into the conference hall.

The girl looked pretty with a delicate face, but the heavy smoky makeup obscured her true features.

Her lips were purplish-black, looking quite shocking.

She wore a black off-shoulder T-shirt, a black leather skirt, with her hair in a bun and fishnet stockings.

Moreover, the girl was reeking of alcohol, behaving outrageously, completely oblivious to others.

Hu Li hurriedly greeted her, "Hu Xinger, you finally came, we're waiting for you to start the meeting."

Hu Xinger casually sat at a table.

She took out a cigarette, lit it with a snap, took a drag, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

The smoke she blew out made Hu Li cough repeatedly.

"Why are you smoking again? What if it affects your voice?"

"The crew just called again, they are willing to use you..."

"Where's Yang Xian? Why hasn't she come?"

Hu Xinger snorted, rudely interrupting Hu Li.

Hu Li looked stupefied, staring at the conference hall door.

"Maybe she'll come soon, don't interrupt, put out your cigarette."

Hu Xinger stretched out her hand and patted Hu Li's cheek.

"Vice President Hu, you're still dreaming, Yang Xian has found someone better and wants to transfer."

Saying this, she pulled a crumpled contract from her pocket and tossed it to Hu Li.

"Sorry, Vice President Hu, I'm transferring too."

"Zhonghai Huan Yu Entertainment Company invited me over, so I'll spare the pleasantries, let's part on good terms."

Hu Li never expected these two small celebrities that were hard to cultivate to suddenly decide to jump ship without any warning.

Even with his good temper, he was furious.

"Hu Xinger, don't forget, we signed a contract; you can transfer, but you'll have to pay double for the breach of contract."

Hu Xinger laughed, her smile filled with mockery.

"Just double the penalty? Don't worry, I won't give you a cent less, guess how much my transfer fee is?"

With that, she laughed sharply.

"My transfer fee is two million, even after paying a penalty of five hundred thousand, I'll still have one and a half million."

Saying this, she reached out to pat Hu Li's cheek again.

"Most importantly, I can leave this muddy pit of Starlight Entertainment and fly freely into the vast sky."

Hu Li was dumbstruck.

Indeed, Huan Yu Entertainment Company is a very reputable big company in the industry; its scale and connections are incomparable to Starlight Entertainment.

Hu Xinger's hand kept patting Hu Li's cheek.

Though she didn't apply force, it made Hu Li very heartbroken.

At this moment, a big hand reached out, grabbed Hu Xinger's hand, and tossed it aside.

The force was so strong, it nearly made Hu Xinger stumble.

Hu Xinger was used to being arrogant in this company and had never suffered such a loss.

She turned her head, just to meet Yang Fei's icy gaze.

Yang Fei's gaze was scary, and Hu Xinger was intimidated, suddenly not daring to swear.

"Who are you?"

Yang Fei looked at her coldly.

"It's not important who I am, I just want to remind you that every industry requires professional ethics."

"Starlight Entertainment has spent a lot of effort packaging you, and you jump ship without hesitation and scorn your current company."

"With such behavior, dreaming of making it big in the entertainment industry is laughable."

Initially afraid of Yang Fei's gloomy eyes, Hu Xinger laughed hearing his reprimand.

"You're quite amusing, Starlight Entertainment is just mud that can't hold up a wall, being traded around by its owner."

"Calling it a muddy pit is a compliment, what, you're not convinced?"

Starlight Entertainment's real owner is Yalan International, only Meng Po and Hu Li know.

The employees and contracted artists below know nothing about it.

So, Hu Xinger dared to transfer so recklessly.

In her view, after Golden Buddha died, without backing, Starlight Entertainment would surely collapse.

Yang Fei smiled, but his eyes carried deep-seated malice.

"Since you look down on Starlight Entertainment so much, then leave, not a penny less for the penalty fee."

At this moment, a woman gracefully walked into the conference hall from outside.

Hu Xinger was dressed fashionably and trendily, yet this woman's attire was simple.

She wore a tubular skirt with a small camisole, a long cardigan, and possessed quite a good aura.

Hu Xinger was about to leave but stayed upon seeing the woman.

She looked on with a theatrical air, speaking to the crestfallen Hu Li.

"See? It's not just me unwilling to stay with your company; Yang Xian is leaving too."

Yang Fei turned around, looking at the somewhat charming Yang Xian, saying nothing.

Hu Li looked distressed, "Yang Xian, do you want to leave too?"

Yang Xian hesitated and nodded.

"President Hu, I know I've let you down, but my mother's illness needs money."

Hu Li waved his hand dejectedly.

"Go on, all leave, and don't return again."

Yang Xian deeply bowed to Hu Li, her eyes slightly red.

"I'm sorry, President Hu; this is the penalty fee paid by Huan Yu Entertainment for me."

As she spoke, she took out a check and handed it to Hu Li, bowing once more.

Hu Xinger laughed coldly, "Pretending, aren't you just like me, leaving?"

Yang Fei glanced at Yang Xian, confirming her discomfort wasn't a guise.

He stepped slightly forward, blocking Yang Xian.

"Yang Xian, right? Life is full of difficult choices; I respect your decision."

"However, I suggest you finish this meeting before deciding; perhaps, this way you'll not regret."

Yang Xian looked at Yang Fei, noticing his profoundly meaningful eyes filled with confidence and assertiveness.

She was taken aback.

"You are..."

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