Bo Yan’s fan base, which was already on a pedestal, wasn’t easily shaken; his fans spanned a wide range of ages, with members from various age groups in abundance.
Therefore, as the incident heated up, Bo Yan’s substantial fan base only fueled the escalating tensions.
Meanwhile, in a hospital room, an investor with a bandaged head was turning green in the face.
Enraged, he hurled his cell phone at the television with a loud bang, resounding through the ward.
The lawyer he had summoned stood quietly at the door, waiting for a moment of relative calm before knocking.
Upon entering, Mr. Zhou unleashed a tirade, "What use is it for you to come now? That guy already held a press conference, didn’t you see how many people online are watching me?"
The lawyer, from his company’s legal department, knew better than to talk back when his boss was scolding him; he simply laid out the pros and cons of the situation, presenting an objective statement of the facts.
Mr. Zhou’s face grew darker, "What he said is true."
The lawyer fell silent, "Mr. Zhou, the members of the Diyang Legal Department are all top-notch in the industry, proficient in both domestic and international issues, each with several dedicated teams, and..."
"And what?" Mr. Zhou asked impatiently.
The lawyer continued, "And one of the teams at Diyang Headquarters’ Legal Department is dedicated to Bo Yan. Although these are just rumors without confirmation, I’ve reviewed the files, and all cases involving the actor Bo Yan were handled by that team. This suggests that the rumors are true."
Mr. Zhou’s face turned even grimmer as he punched the air beside his bed, "Are you saying that, not only do I have to endure the humiliation of this head injury without an outlet for my anger, but I also have to tolerate Bo Yan’s insults?"
The lawyer frowned, then unfolded the reality before him, "Mr. Zhou, you are the general manager of the company and can use the company’s resources, but in terms of foundation and strength, Diyang’s power surpasses our company.
Not to even speak of Diyang Headquarters, its subsidiary Diyang Entertainment also ranks above our company. A direct confrontation wouldn’t favor us in any way; Bo Yan’s influence and popularity are difficult challenges.
Moreover, the chairman won’t allow you to act rashly, so Mr. Zhou, we must take a long-term view on this matter."
In terms of capital, Diyang had nothing to fear.
In terms of seniority, Diyang was streets ahead of them.
The lawyer found Mr. Zhou’s awareness somewhat bewildering; although he hadn’t been back in the country for long, as the heir apparent of the company, shouldn’t he have some understanding of commercial dynamics?
We live in the age of capital, where nobody can cover the sky with one hand; it’s just not feasible.
Diyang was indeed one of those immovable titans.
Zhou Yong felt a bitter resentment stuck in his throat, intensely uncomfortable, "A long-term view? How can we take a long-term view on this matter?"
The lawyer said, "Bo Yan has already blocked your way forward; the only thing you can do now is to suppress the matter."
Zhou Yong’s face turned a sickly shade of green, feeling throbbing pain in the wound on his head, "Suppress it? What do you mean?"
The lawyer explained, "By holding a press conference, Bo Yan has already mapped out your path. You’re supposed to claim the injury was accidental;
The joke went too far, he accidentally hit you, and then you settle with him privately, offering compensation; otherwise, if this blows up, the repercussions for Zhou’s Industries, I dare not say.
Before coming to see you, the chairman instructed me to tell you not to escalate this matter, as Zhou’s Industries has an upcoming product launch. Any scandal now would be detrimental to Zhou’s."