"Don't ask ; I don't know. This inspection of your company is just an order from above! You better get ready. I can only help you so much! If your company can't withstand the investigation, then..."
After hanging up, Director Wang's eyes were bloodshot. "Su Li," he said, "what's the situation with the investor behind Lu Yaqing's web series?"
Su Li was startled for a mont. "What situation?"
"I rember the gossip going around the company about Lu Yaqing, saying she and that investor were in a romantic relationship?" Director Wang asked.
"They're probably not boyfriend and girlfriend," Su Li analyzed, "but perhaps they're lovers?"
"Check the company's docunts. See if we can find their contact information." Director Wang was an old hand at this, well aware that to solve a problem, one often has to go directly to the source. Things had escalated to this point; his only option now was to start with the bigshot behind Lu Yaqing.
He had originally thought it would be enough just not to freeze out Lu Yaqing, to let her continue making money for the company. He would just have to be more polite to her from now on. That was sothing he could accept.
But given the current situation, as long as the other party pulled back their influence and stopped making things difficult for him, he was willing to compromise on any condition.
He thought back to Wen Tao's call. If he had just listened then, would any of this have happened? But life, clearly, offers no dicine for regret.
「....」
anwhile, at Lu Yaqing's place, she continued munching on fried chicken. After finishing a chicken wing, she sighed with satisfaction. "This is so delicious!"
Luofeng couldn't help but laugh. "Are you kidding ?"
"I haven't eaten fried chicken in over five years. I really do find it delicious," Lu Yaqing said.
Alright then. Poor kid.
But eating junk food every day... and still so skinny?
Of course, he could understand. When soone is on the verge of a ntal breakdown, it's hard to gain weight. The sorrow in one's heart might lead to eating one al, then nothing for more than a day. How could anyone gain weight under such circumstances?
"You keep eating. I'll deal with sothing here," Luofeng said, shaking his phone.
In the Capital City group chat, soone had just tagged him.
Li Bo Kai: Damn it, Brother Feng, did you arrange sothing for a young actress at a brokerage company in Shanghai?
Luofeng: ???????
Li Bo Kai: Wen Hua just contacted . He's helping you handle this.
Wen Tao? Wen Hua? Are they related?
Luofeng: Wen Tao from Tianyu Film and Television Company?
Li Bo Kai: That's him.
Lin Xiaoyun: I heard Wen Hua mobilized his resources. Word is he's helping you deal with a brokerage company in Shanghai.
Chen Dali: I've heard so rumors too.
Luofeng: .....
Luofeng: What's the exact situation?
Chen Dali: Don't worry, Brother Feng. Wen Hua told us voluntarily. Qin Rubing and Duanmu Yunji won't find out.
Lin Xiaoyun: HAHAHAHA, sure enough, scum n know each other well.
Luofeng: ...
Li Bo Kai: I'm envious, Brother Feng. I specifically went to check out that young actress. TSK TSK.
Luofeng: Don't be envious. I'm innocent. Do you believe ?
Li Bo Kai: I believe you.
Lin Xiaoyun: Don't listen to him, I believe you!
Luofeng: Are you guys nuts?
Chen Dali: Brother Feng, if you need help next ti, just contact us directly. We can easily resolve such small matters.
Lin Xiaoyun: Yeah, Brother Feng, it's a piece of cake for us. Why bother outsiders?
Li Bo Kai: Exactly.
Luofeng: I originally contacted Wen Tao to try and resolve it through people in their circle. I didn't expect this Director Wang to be so ungrateful.
Chen Dali: Brother Feng, your thinking isn't wrong. Matters within a certain circle should be handled by people from that circle. It's best to get the answer you want with minimal fuss. If that doesn't work, then resorting to more forceful ans is also reasonable.
Li Bo Kai: The CEO of that company seems a bit dull.
Lin Xiaoyun: What an idiot. How did he even beco a CEO?
Lin Xiaoyun: Brother Feng, if you're not satisfied with the final result, I can continue to ss with their company until you are.
Li Bo Kai: Seconded.
Chen Dali: Let's wait and see how it goes.
Luofeng was chatting with the three brothers from Capital City when he received a call from a Shanghai number.
"Who is this?" Luofeng answered, speaking first.
"Mr. Luo, hello. This is Xiaowang from Ms. Lu Yaqing's brokerage company."
"I'm very sorry to disturb you!"
"I believe there might be so misunderstanding between us!"
Director Wang got straight to the point after connecting.
"Is this Director Wang?" Luofeng was sowhat surprised it was him.
"Since Director Wang knows my na, I won't introduce myself. As for any misunderstanding, I don't think there is one!" Luofeng continued. "The way your circle does things frankly disgusts . I had soone contact you—I specifically went through Wen Tao to settle this quietly and minimize the fuss. And the result? Heh. Do you still think there's so misunderstanding?"
Lu Yaqing, who was nearby, froze for a mont when she heard Luofeng call the person on the phone 'Director Wang.' Is that... she guessed, the head of my brokerage company?
Director Wang, facing Luofeng's sarcasm, felt utterly helpless. Refute him? Curse at him? He didn't dare.
"I'm truly sorry, Mr. Luo. Our brokerage company has fully realized its mistake. Please give our company a chance; we will imdiately terminate the contract with Ms. Lu Yaqing!" Director Wang said, offering his capitulation, before adding, "In addition, because of our work-related mistakes that caused a negative impact on Ms. Lu Yaqing, we are willing to compensate Ms. Lu Yaqing 10 million for her losses!"
Initially, he hadn't wanted to spend a penny, just release Lu Yaqing. And now? He was actually offering to pay out 10 million? Keep in mind, they were just a brokerage company, not so massive corporation that could throw around billions at the wave of a hand. That amount of money was truly significant.
But did Luofeng need the money?
"Compensation is off the table!" Luofeng hmphed. "This matter will be resolved as it should be. I only want Lu Yaqing's contract. Everything else, you handle yourself."
Luofeng's aning was simple. Once he had Lu Yaqing's contract, he wouldn't pursue the matter further. However, various authorities were already investigating; Director Wang would have to deal with that fallout himself.
This Director Wang clearly lacked foresight. He didn't understand what Luofeng truly wanted and just threw out an offer. Ten million in compensation? Who does he think he's looking down on?
Luofeng hung up imdiately after speaking.
If Director Wang still couldn't grasp the situation, then his ruin would be well-deserved.
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