Chapter 365 - 365 340 Trapped

Words : 1865 Updated : Oct 9th, 2025

365: Chapter 340 Trapped 365: Chapter 340 Trapped Liu Hun had managed to get in touch with a well-known band, the Cage Band, which specialized in making music for top artists, and they themselves were prominent figures in the industry. Liu Hun knew that Tianxing was undermining him at every turn, but he still harbored a glimmer of hope, after all, it was impossible for Tianxing to meddle everywhere. After receiving a call for a meeting, Liu Hun rushed to the villa at Mingxi Villa. Upon entering the house, Liu Hun met the Cage Band’s manager, a man in a floral shirt who looked very approachable. “Liu Manager, I’ve heard a lot about you, I’m Chang Hechun, the manager of Cage Band.” Chang greeted him with a smile and invited Liu Hun to sit down, then served him a cup of fine Longjing tea. “Manager Chang, I’m sorry for disturbing you abruptly, but I’d like to discuss a cooperation,” Liu Hun said politely after sipping his tea. “Is it for a commercial performance, or concert music, or something else?” Chang Hechun asked Liu Hun, his attitude becoming serious when discussing work. “It’s like this, I’ve been helping Shi Bi’er produce an album recently. We plan to record ten songs, and five have been completed. We need a band for the music. I’ve long heard of the Cage Band’s reputation, so I came to seek your consideration,” Liu Hun said politely to Chang Hechun. “Ha ha ha...” Chang Hechun suddenly burst out laughing. Liu Hun’s heart skipped a beat, already anticipating that something was amiss. “Manager Liu came at just the right time. Our last job just wrapped up, and we haven’t had the chance to take on new ones. I didn’t expect you to come to us so soon,” Chang Hechun said with a smile. Liu Hun then realized it was a false alarm and was surprised that Chang Hechun agreed so readily. He had heard that the Cage Band’s schedule was generally very full, a band that couldn’t be booked even with money. This time his timing was perfect, which made him extremely happy. “Manager Liu, being able to collaborate with the national goddess Shi Bi’er is also something our Cage Band is proud of, but...” Chang Hechun’s tone began to waver a bit. Liu Hun frowned and said, “Manager Chang can speak candidly. If there’s anything I, Liu Hun, can do, I will do my best.” “First of all, it’s about the cost. As you know, with a band, unlike individual artists, whatever money we make has to be split among five people, so our fees might be quite high,” Chang Hechun said, making it clear because they had never worked together before. “That’s natural, everyone is here to make a living. How much would it cost for ten songs?” Liu Hun asked, feeling it necessary to clarify. “One song is thirty thousand, ten songs would therefore be three hundred thousand. I don’t know if Manager Liu can accept this price,” Chang Hechun gave the quote for the Cage Band. Hearing this price relaxed Liu Hun quite a bit, as three hundred thousand was not too much for him, and Chang Hechun’s quote was the Cage Band’s standard fee, without any excessive demands. “Good! I can completely accept this price,” Liu Hun replied immediately. Seeing Liu Hun agreeing so straightforwardly, Chang Hechun continued, “There is another issue. Manager Liu, you need to pay in advance the full compensation for two people and half for the other three.” This struck Liu Hun as odd because it was customary in the industry to pay half upfront and the remaining half after the recording was complete. Seeming to sense Liu Hun’s concern, Chang Hechun smiled and said, “Manager Liu, there are some internal matters among our band’s members that don’t require public discussion. Please understand that, and besides, with a contract binding us, if we fail to fulfill the contract, you can sue us.” Liu Hun thought it over—it made sense with a contract for security, and the Cage Band was too prestigious to ruin their reputation over a few hundred thousand. After discussing some more details, Liu Hun, worried about potential complications, immediately signed the contract with Chang Hechun. What worried him, however, was finding that Chang Hechun handed him a pile of contracts to sign. After checking a few, he realized that the Cage Band signed contracts individually, indicating definite internal conflicts, leading to separate contracts. After leaving the villa, Liu Hun recalled Chang Hechun’s remark about matters not worth discussing publicly, feeling apprehensive. It seemed the Cage Band was embroiled in internal strife. He just hoped that nothing would go wrong with the completion of Shi Bi’er’s album. Two days later, at the agreed time, Liu Hun and Shi Bi’er were waiting in the recording studio for the arrival of the Cage Band. “Squeak” An Audi stopped at the entrance of the recording studio, and the person who got out of the car was not the Cage Band, but someone Liu Hun knew. “Manager Chang, why have you come? Where is the Cage Band?” Liu Hun hurriedly went forward to ask, while Shi Bi’er, standing behind him, was also puzzled. Chang Hechun’s gaze passed over Liu Hun and looked at Shi Bi’er a few times, his eyes revealing a delighted expression. “Manager Chang?!” Seeing that Chang Hechun was somewhat distracted, Liu Hun called out a bit louder. “Yelling?! What are you yelling about?! I’m not deaf!” Chang Hechun suddenly changed his demeanor towards Liu Hun, bypassed him, and walked straight up to Shi Bi’er. He circled around her, clicking his tongue and praising, “Truly worthy of the nation’s goddess! This deal is really worth it.” “Deal?! Manager Chang, what deal are you talking about?” Shi Bi’er asked confusedly, feeling uncomfortable under Chang Hechun’s gaze. “Chang Hechun! What in the world are you up to? Why hasn’t the Cage Band come?! We have signed a contract!” Liu Hun warned Chang Hechun, feeling somewhat uneasy. He believed that Chang Hechun’s arrogance was not without reason, especially since his humility the day before was clearly feigned. “Oh! Contract, you’re talking to me about contracts? Say it again, let me hear!” Chang Hechun revealed his true, ugly smirk, pointing his finger at Liu Hun. “Chang Hechun, I don’t want to waste time with you! Whatever fox’s tail you’re hiding, you can reveal it now.” Liu Hun said coldly to Chang Hechun, sensing that Chang Hechun definitely had something up his sleeve, otherwise he wouldn’t be so arrogant. “Swipe!” Chang Hechun displayed a copy of the contract in front of Liu Hun, saying, “Look here! See clearly? Do you want me to read it to you? Black and white, do you recognize it?” Liu Hun focused and suddenly his head buzzed. The contract presented by Chang Hechun explicitly stated that he agreed to dissolve his contract with Shi Bi’er and was willing to sign her over to Chang Hechun. The contract period was ten years and the transfer fee for Shi Bi’er was merely five hundred thousand. “I... when did I ever sign something like this, Chang Hechun, I warn you, don’t forge contracts.” Liu Hun suddenly panicked. “How could Manager Liu possibly transfer me to you?! This must be fake.” Shi Bi’er also didn’t believe that the copy in Chang Hechun’s hands was real, though she had fully entrusted herself to Liu Hun, and Liu Hun indeed had the power to do so. “Fake? Are you two blind? Can’t you read Chinese characters? Want to go back to primary school for another two years? Look carefully! It clearly says ‘Liu Hun’ here, along with his personal seal and your studio’s official seal.” Chang Hechun was really enjoying the expression of desperation on their faces. Chang Hechun chuckled, stroking his chin, his lecherous eyes roaming over Shi Bi’er as he spoke, “Shi Bi’er, I, Chang Hechun, am indeed capable, but not enough to forge these documents. This is all Liu Hun’s own doing, his own seals, he sold you for just five hundred thousand, selling off the ‘nation’s goddess’ cheaply. But don’t worry, I’ll treat you well, ensuring you are completely comfortable.” “Crack!” Liu Hun suddenly grabbed Chang Hechun’s jaw, instantly dislocating it so that Chang Hechun could only mumble incoherently, drooling while his eyes looked fearfully at Liu Hun. “Chang Hechun, you are despicable, using the internal disputes of Cage Band to have me sign a heap of contracts, taking advantage of my carelessness to mix this contract in.” Liu Hun glared fiercely into Chang Hechun’s eyes as he spoke through clenched teeth. “Liu Hun, don’t... don’t do this.” Shi Bi’er quickly stepped forward to hold Liu Hun, fearing he might do something rash. She could see that Chang Hechun was nothing but shameless and a scoundrel, and he would surely try to extort them further. “Chang Hechun, I’m telling you one last time, go back immediately and destroy the original. Otherwise, for the rest of your life, you’ll have only one thing to do—regret your stupidity today!” After speaking, Liu Hun twisted his left hand backwards, and with a “crack”, Chang Hechun’s jaw was reset, of course not without Liu Hun making him pay the price. Chang Hechun shuddered all over, stepping back repeatedly, pointing at Liu Hun in a mixture of shock and anger, “Liu Hun! You dare to assault someone! I... I will sue you!” “Sue me for what? Where’s the evidence?” Liu Hun asked, lifting his chin. “My jaw... my jaw...” Chang Hechun reached to touch his jaw, finding it completely fine, as if the severe pain from before was just an illusion; without evidence, the pain he had just experienced seemed meaningless, making him even more annoyed. He crumpled the copy into a ball and threw it far onto Liu Hun, aggressively threatening, “Liu Hun! I warn you! If Shi Bi’er doesn’t report to my studio according to the contract within three days, I’ll sue you! You’ll end up in prison! Eating prison food! Picking up soap!” “Is that so? You are welcome to try.” Liu Hun bent down to pick up the crumpled paper, his previous agitation swept away. “You still dare to be arrogant when you’re at death’s door! Hmph! See you in court! I’ll also leave you with this: deliver Shi Bi’er to me in three days. Otherwise, for the rest of your life, you’ll have only one thing to do—regret your stupidity today!” After issuing his threat, Chang Hechun, fearing that Liu Hun might continue to attack, hurriedly ran towards his car, nearly falling face-first to the ground in his rush. Watching Chang Hechun drive away, Liu Hun silently unfolded the contract copy, which had a termination deadline with Shi Bi’er set for three days later. “What should we do now?” Shi Bi’er was somewhat panicked, having not expected her album recording to face so many troubles.

Chapter 365 - 365 340 Trapped

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