Compared to Li Jiaojiao’s agitation, Xu Mian handled everything like a business deal that had already fallen through.
That made Shen Yanci frown in dissatisfaction.
But as the two of them left, his expression gradually relaxed.
People outside always said that Shen Yanci owed his success to Xu Mian. From now on, he would show everyone that he had real talent and ability of his own.
It would be Xu Mian who couldn’t take a single step without him.
Admittedly, Xu Mian was beautiful. This move of his was merely to make her understand who truly held the power. The company had only one artist him. Recruiting newcomers and rebuilding the company would take both luck and time.
When Xu Mian became exhausted and overwhelmed, he would extend a helping hand. She would naturally feel grateful, and then he could take the opportunity to transfer the company’s legal ownership into his own name.
Everything would fall perfectly into place.
Back when his wings weren’t fully grown, what he needed was a woman who could help him rise.
Now that he was successful and famous, what he wanted was a docile, compliant woman he could easily control.
Shen Yanci leaned back in his chair, waiting for Xu Mian to stumble outside and come back begging.
At the same time
At the Xie Group headquarters in the capital.
Secretary Wang Hao rushed into the conference room.
“President Xie! Shen Yanci has officially terminated his contract with Qingyou Media!”
The executives below were baffled.
Qingyou?
That small media company?
What did it have to do with their aloof, untouchable president?
Was the secretary courting death? Interrupting today’s financing and acquisition meeting over something like this?
Everyone silently prayed for him.
Yet in the next second, the famously cold-faced CEO shot to his feet.
The movement was so abrupt that his chair slid backward.
“Meeting adjourned!”
A gust of wind seemed to sweep through the room, leaving behind a group of stunned executives.
“When did this happen?” Xie Yan asked coldly as he strode toward his office.
“Fifteen minutes ago,” Wang Hao replied immediately. “Shen Yanci posted the announcement himself.”
Xie Yan frowned. “And her… side? Any statement?”
Wang Hao shook his head. “Not yet.”
Xie Yan went straight into the lounge, took off his expensive suit, changed into casual clothes, and put on a baseball cap.
Wang Hao stared at his boss now dressed like a college student.
“President… Xie?”
“Let the vice president handle company matters. Fax me if something urgent comes up. Otherwise, don’t contact me.”
Wang Hao blinked. “Then you’re…?”
Xie Yan shoved his hands into his pockets. “I’m going to ask for shelter.”
Wang Hao: “???”
Just as the words fell
Ding.
The phone on the table lit up with a new announcement from Qingyou’s official website.
The notice was brief:
Due to differences between our business philosophy and the current market, our company hereby announces its dissolution effective today. Thank you for your support over the years.
In an instant, the entire room fell silent.
Wang Hao looked nervously at Xie Yan, who had just shown rare delight moments earlier.
In a low voice, he asked, “Are you… still going?”
Xie Yan’s hand, which had been adjusting his collar, slowly fell. A massive wave of disappointment hit him head-on.
He always…
missed his chance.
Meanwhile
Shen Yanci was at a restaurant, in high spirits, treating friends to dinner.
When the news arrived, everyone was still discussing, “Yanci, are you really willing to leave Qingyou? No matter what, Xu Mian’s abilities are obvious to all.”
From marketing strategies to personal branding to script selection
Xu Mian’s eye had always been sharp.
Countless people in the entertainment industry had lowered themselves, and many young male idols even knocked on Xu Mian’s door late at night, hoping to win her favor and sign with Qingyou.
But Xu Mian had always stayed true to her original intention.
Qingyou had been created for Shen Yanci and would only ever have one artist.
The entertainment industry was a vanity fair. People that pure were rare.
Shen Yanci picked up his wine glass and smiled arrogantly, almost dismissively. “Right now, Qingyou can’t do without me not the other way around. I never said I’d definitely leave. If Xu Mian shows enough sincerity, I might consider staying.”
Everyone immediately understood.
Young Master Shen was playing hard to get trying to seize control.
After all, Qingyou’s market value had already surpassed one hundred million. It wasn’t unreasonable for Shen Yanci to want to become the legal representative and take the largest share of benefits.
Soft laughter circled the table as someone scrolled through the news on their phone.
Those eager to curry favor quickly chimed in. “Of course. Everyone knows Xu Mian listens to you in everything. Becoming Qingyou’s legal head would be a piece of cake for you, Young Master Shen. When that happens, don’t forget your brothers.”
A table full of sharp minds.
Hearing this, they all raised their glasses in unison. “Young Master Shen taking Qingyou? That’s practically guaranteed.”
“Exactly. In Lincheng, who doesn’t know that if Young Master Shen speaks, Xu Mian obeys?”
Shen Yanci smiled faintly and didn’t refute it.
Only one person at the table suddenly turned pale while staring at his phone.
A moment later, he lifted his ashen face and looked straight at Shen Yanci.
For no reason, Shen Yanci’s heart skipped a beat.
Then he heard the man say in a trembling voice
“Shen Yanci… Qingyou has just announced it’s dissolving.”