C58 (1/2)

”Hmph, what a joke.” Lu Min sneered, ”What's up with this? You guys know better than me that you can't even get a promotion in such an outstanding performance. Do you have any conscience?”

”Lu laoshi, what are you saying?”

”That's right. Lu laoshi, aren't you being too arrogant? Don't tell me you're the only expert here?”

The assistant director named Li Huan also stood up in time, ”Teacher Lu, the rules for the competition are set in advance. Please don't cause trouble for no reason.”

”I'm making trouble for no reason?”

”That's right, now that five people have voted against three and two support votes, the result is already very clear.” At this point, Li Huan purposely put on a sincere tone, ”Teacher Lu, I know this student is your disciple, but our audition is after all a formal competition. I hope you can control your emotions.”

”So you're saying that the result is decided?”

”Yes, it's settled.”

”Alright then.” Lu Min stood up and removed the judge token hanging around her neck. ”I refuse to be the judge of this audition. I will never do anything that goes against my conscience.”

When he said that, Lin Xiyue who was on stage, was so moved that he used his hands to cover his mouth, and the surrounding staff were all dumbfounded.

”Lu laoshi, I must remind you that you have signed a contract with us. If you withdraw now, the consequences will be borne by you unilaterally.”

”I don't need your reminder. I don't want any of the money you promised me.”

”It's not a matter of pay.” Li Huan sneered, ”Teacher Lu, please recall the contract. If you quit midway because of your personal reasons, you will have to pay us a certain percentage of the penalty fee.”

”Hmph, as for the penalty fee, I'll just compensate you.”

”Teacher Lu, some things shouldn't be said too early.” Li Huan stood up and said with a smile that did not reach his eyes, ”According to the contract, the penalty for breach of contract is 5% of the total capital invested in the audition. We have invested so much manpower and resources, as well as the amount of money spent on equipment and publicity.

The contract indeed stated that the payment would be based on the 5% of the total funds invested into it. However, it was only in the preliminary auditions and Jianghai University was only one of the ten places in the entire nation. Even if Lu Min were to temporarily withdraw, she could easily find an excuse to pay.

The way Li Huan said it was completely asking for money in order to scare people off with contracts.

”Hmph, don't use the contract to scare me. You're saying you can get as much as you want?” Lu Min could still be considered a person with half a Entertainment Circle. Naturally, she knew the usual tricks used by these people.

”Teacher Lu, if you don't believe me, you can ask a professional or we can meet in court.” Li Huan said fearlessly. Suddenly, she felt her phone vibrate. She took it out and saw that it was the executive director of ”Who is the Musician”.

Li Huan didn't dare to delay her boss's call and said, ”How about this? Teacher Lu, please calm down for a while. I'll answer your call. We'll discuss the participant's problem later.”

After saying that, he took out his phone and jogged to the next room to pick it up. He put on a flattering tone and asked, ”Director Han, what can I do for you?”

”Are you at the audition venue for Jianghai University?” The voice on the phone was somewhat serious.

”Yeah, Director Han, don't worry. With me here, everything is in order and there won't be any problems.”