Volume One, Chapter 75: Wang Xianjun Speaks Out
#Jiang Yu's lyrics taken—was it stolen or leaked?#
#Xu Kun says the lyrics came from the company, but the melody is his own.#
#Jiang Yu: I even gave you my melody. "Kun Kua" is yours!#
#Jiang Yu quits "Idol Two and a Half Years"#
With these topics trending, a swarm of wild figures gathered online.
"Damn, this scandal is really something."
"So what? Starlight Entertainment, when will you explain? Please, spare my idol!"
"Is it just me, or is everyone missing Jiang Yu's shady dealings? And trying to monetize his current popularity with acting—doesn't that make fools of his fans?"
Starlight Entertainment.
Li Gang's furious roar erupted from the office once again.
"Ridiculous! That song was clearly newly written—how could he have already registered the copyright?"
Li Gang distinctly recalled the day when Li Hao brought in the draft—it was obviously freshly penned. Yet in the blink of an eye, it became a song written two months ago, with copyright already registered.
Two months ago, Jiang Yu was just a recent college graduate. Did he have such foresight even then?
"Dad, what do we do now?" Li Jiang asked anxiously, standing by.
Li Gang glared at his son, who only knew how to call for his father in a crisis. He could barely contain his rage.
He looked at Jiang Yu, then at his own son, and cursed inwardly—why hadn't he just plastered this one to the wall back then!
"The urgent priority is to stabilize the situation," Li Gang sighed, turning to his subordinate.
"You need to steer public opinion—have the trolls amplify the rumors about Jiang Yu's shady dealings and his move to act in dramas!"
"Understood," the subordinate nodded.
Just then, a staff member rushed in in a panic.
"Director Li, bad news!"
"What is it? Why the panic?" Li Gang frowned.
The staff member's expression was grim. "Mr. Wang... Mr. Wang has spoken up."
"Which Wang? What does it matter if he speaks up?" Li Gang didn't react at first—then a figure flashed through his mind, and his eyes widened. "Which Wang are you talking about?"
The staff member stammered, "The chairman of the Music Association... Wang Xianjun!"
Li Gang hurried to the computer.
It was an interview video with Wang Xianjun.
Wang Xianjun might not be a household name, but in the world of Chinese music, his status was unrivaled.
Every song he wrote was submitted to the state and recorded in the national music library.
When it came to professionalism, no one could surpass him.
At least within the music industry, everyone else was a junior in comparison.
"Mr. Wang! We heard you're leading the composition for this year's parade songs. Was the creative process difficult?"
Wang Xianjun smiled. "Composing this kind of song is indeed challenging, but this year I met an outstanding young man. He's incredible. We recruited him to the project group last week, and in just one week, he wrote a song so stunning that we could finish early and rest."
"Could you share the name of this young man?"
"Certainly. His name is Jiang Yu!" In the video, Mr. Wang made no effort to conceal his fondness. "Jiang Yu is remarkable. When I was his age, I could never have written such a song!"
"Is this Jiang Yu the same one who's recently become popular?"
"I don't know if he's popular or not, but his temperament definitely is. I listened to his 'Don't Bite Me'—the kid's got quite a temper, haha."
He laughed like an elder gently scolding a junior.
"I've heard his other songs, too. I'm not so versed in those love ballads, but 'At the Crossroads of Blooming Phoenix Flowers' is a favorite. That sense of camaraderie and graduation nostalgia—it’s beautifully written!"
"One last question, Mr. Wang: is it convenient to disclose the project Jiang Yu participated in?"
"That I can't reveal. You'll find out on National Day. But I can tell you this much—the song is, in my heart, the one that best matches our soldiers!"
...
Wang Xianjun's interview stunned the public.
No one expected the chairman of the Music Association to praise Jiang Yu so highly!
It turned out Jiang Yu's week-long disappearance wasn't for acting, but because he was recruited by the state!
Such explosive news!
So far, no young singer in the entertainment industry had ever been requisitioned by the state.
Comments poured in:
"Damn, Jiang Yu is amazing—he was actually recruited by the state!"
"Oh my god, I'm dying to know which song it is. Why has Mr. Wang started only telling half the story—such a bad habit! Mr. Wang, you should watch less online stuff. The netizens are trouble; don't learn from them!"
Not only Mr. Wang, but all the veteran artists involved in composing the National Day parade songs began to speak up for Jiang Yu.
Zhao Li: "Jiang Yu is the most talented young person I've ever seen."
...
At that moment,
The official account for "Idol Two and a Half Years" posted a statement.
To all fans and viewers, I am Yan Ming, the chief director of this program. In fact, Jiang Yu called me earlier and directly withdrew from the show.
It was my insistence that kept his spot in the competition.
Jiang Yu is humble; his talent shone brilliantly in this episode, beyond all doubt. He is not, as some claim, a washed-up or morally corrupt person.
This is to clarify the situation.
The truth was finally revealed.
Those who had insulted Jiang Yu over this matter began to apologize one after another.
Meanwhile, Starlight Entertainment's official channels were besieged by fans.
"Song thieves, apologize now!"
"You took Jiang Yu's lyrics—explain yourselves!"
...
Seeing the tide of public opinion overwhelmingly against them, Li Gang hurled his water cup to the floor.
He had smashed too many cups in recent days.
But misfortune never comes alone.
A group of uniformed officers entered. "Excuse me, are you Li Gang, chairman of Starlight Entertainment?"
"I am!"
"We've received reports that your company has stolen valuable property from others. Please come with us to clarify the facts."
"Dad!" Li Jiang went pale, not knowing what to do.
Li Gang sighed. "Remember what I told you? Just report according to the facts."
After giving instructions, Li Gang followed the officers out.
Once Li Gang left, Li Jiang's eyes turned furious. He shouted at the staff, "Bring that Li Hao over here!"
Soon, Li Hao was brought in by several staff members. "Young Master Li, did we succeed? What about the promise..."
Li Hao, who had been lounging in the company, didn't realize how quickly things had changed. He was confident, enjoying himself in the room arranged for him.
When Li Jiang called him over, he thought it was good news.
But instead, Li Jiang greeted him with a punch to the face. "You want the promise we made? You’ve ruined us!"
"Young Master Li, are you just cutting me off?" Li Hao covered his cheek. At that moment, Li Jiang's subordinate threw him a phone. Seeing the news, Li Hao was stunned.
Li Jiang glared coldly. "Take him away. Don't let him escape before the investigators arrive!"
Soon, the news of Starlight Entertainment's official investigation spread rapidly online, topping the trending lists across platforms!
...
Huayue Entertainment.
Wu Kennan watched the news of Li Gang being taken away and couldn't help but laugh.
Fate always comes full circle. This time, you have paid the price for everything you brought upon me.
But this is far from enough!