One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 213 Long Time No See

Shay’s commercial performance this time was a collaboration with various other celebrities under the same company. Therefore, many people attended the concert. At present, the fans of the four most popular singers were gathered in one place, which resulted in all the tickets selling out on the website almost as soon as it was released.

After Shay sent away his two chatty fans, he smiled helplessly. Meanwhile, his manager was beseechingly urging him to finish with his makeup quickly. “Come on, my lordship. Sit down and get your hair done quickly! You’re going on stage soon! How could you take the time to entertain those two little fans?!”

“Those are not just my fans; one of them is also my niece. Isn’t she cute?” Shay was pressed into the chair by his manager, and his makeup artist was busy working.

“By the way, the investors for today’s competition are all here too. You better not make any mistakes. Also, you’ll have to come along for the celebration party after the concert. This time around, you’re not allowed to leave no matter what you say.”

He looked unenthusiastic. “I don’t want to go.”

“You have to go even if you don’t want to.” His manager looked very stern. “Who among all the other celebrities under our company do not have more endorsements than you? How do you think they managed to obtain those endorsements? They had to entertain their investors too! So, you better deal with it. You’ll get several tens of millions in endorsements just by drinking and smiling. Why won’t you go?!”

Shay had heard those words until his ears were about to fall off. “Keith, can’t I take on less of these commercial performances and endorsements in the future? I only want to focus on producing my album.”

“My lordship… didn’t you hear a single word I just said?! The album market is already a sunset industry. Nobody buys them anymore. Besides, internet piracy is rampant. Even if we sell your songs online, it won’t earn us any money. It’s considered not bad if we can even cover the costs sustained during production. I don’t object if you wish to continue with your artistic pursuits. Aren’t I finding ways for you to earn money and support your dreams? But, you have to be considerate toward me too.”

lright; alright. I won’t say that again.” He raised his hands in defeat. As part of the entertainment industry, it was all but impossible for one to focus on being an artist without engaging in any of the dirty acts going on behind the scenes. Using the money from the endorsements and commercial performances to produce his songs could be considered his determination to maintain the last piece of innocence in his heart.

It hadn’t been more than a year since he entered the entertainment industry, but he already felt as if his limbs had been shattered and reshaped again. It felt like a spinning top that was spinning continuously—it would topple over as soon as it stopped spinning. The audience only sees your brilliance on stage or your pathetic appearance as you fall from grace. Who has the time to care about your emotions and desires?

venue manager came over to inform them about the place and time for the celebration party. Shay was being monitored by his manager all the way until they arrived at the hotel where the banquet was taking place. He couldn’t escape

Can you please stop staring at me, Keith?

greet the president of Warner Bros. By then, you can do

fill a barrel with oil?! That fat pig is interested in both men and women! If I have to greet him, it will shorten my lifespan

from

was wearing a tan suit paired with a dark blue bowtie. Holding a glass of champagne in

entered Shay’s ears, he stiffened in surprise. He had his back to Casey, but his

he was always feeling unwell. So, he

at the end of his

and talk. I’ll be going there to greet some other people.” Shay’s manager tactfully fled the scene. Before he left, he patted Shay on the shoulder for an inexplicable reason. The look in his eyes indicated that Shay should seize the opportunity. He

this kind of manager? All he does is push

see.” Casey’s quiet

onto his face. “It hasn’t

meet each other all over the world once every three days

glass in his hand. The golden champagne swayed gently along the wall of the glass. “If it were March or April, we could

at Casey indifferently. “I went there for work. How could I choose when I wanted to go? I’m not

did not deny or confirm anything. He simply smilingly said, “I heard that you had some trouble with President

Shay heard that question, he looked absolutely disgusted and irritably asked, “What does that have to

That incident had made him sick for half a month. Even now, he felt his stomach churning whenever he recalled the incident. If it wasn’t for his