Su Nianhua was half a head taller than Hong Rizhang. Even though Hong Rizhang had a cold aura around him, he didn't lose out to him at all. It was as if this person in front of him wasn't a big shot in the media industry who could pose a threat to him.
His attitude was still neither servile nor overbearing, with a sense of alienation. "Thank you for your kind intentions, President Hong. Since President Hong is certain that Pleasure Group will be acquired by Venture Media, then let's wait for that day. One or two days won't make a difference."
"Su Nianhua, don't fail to appreciate my kindness."
Hong Rizhang's expression changed. "You're just an outdated singer. Do you think you can become popular again just because you have Gu Huanyan backing you?"
"What do you mean?"
"What do I mean?" Hong Rizhang laughed coldly. "Don't think that others don't know what kind of person Gu Huanyan is. You and Ling Han get along harmoniously, and you're dead set on her. Why, now you're so self-righteous about relying on a woman to make a living?"
Su Nianhua's expression darkened instantly. "President Hong, don't go overboard with your words. Yan Yan and I are simply …"
"Yan Yan?" Hong Rizhang's gaze became more ambiguous.
"You call her so intimately. Why, did you accidentally call her by her pet name in bed?"
"You're slandering me …"
Su Nianhua had a good upbringing since he was young, and he rarely encountered situations where he argued with others. Even though he knew that the truth was completely different from what Hong Rizhang said, he couldn't find any words to retort.
With a bang, the door of the washroom was slammed open. A tall figure walked down the stairs and came forward with a gloomy face.
"President Hong is so overbearing. Do you have any improper thoughts about my friend? I've seen many unspoken rules in this industry, but this is the first time I've seen someone forcing a woman into prostitution in the bathroom. President Hong, you've really opened my eyes. "
"Ling Han, you …"
Ling Han stood beside Su Nianhua and stared coldly at Hong Rizhang. His face was full of ridicule. "I don't reject homosexuality, but isn't it a little disgusting for you to threaten and tempt a straight man who already has a family?"
Hong Rizhang's expression changed. "What nonsense are you talking about? When did I … "
"No? Why don't I go out and shout for someone to judge? "
Ling Han curled his lips and said meaningfully, "Ling Han, we're both decent people. What do you mean by pouring dirty water on my head?"
Hong Rizhang glared at him angrily. "How can you say that?"
"What's there to be ashamed of? You're the CEO of Venture Media after all. Now, you're even thick-skinned enough to poach my people. Compared to CEO Hong's thick skin, I'm already being lenient."
"…"
Ling Han stared coldly at Hong Rizhang and said condescendingly, "Before the contract expires, Su Nianhua is part of the Pleasure Corporation. You don't have to worry about him, CEO Hong."
"Humph." Hong Rizhang sneered. "He's part of the Pleasure Corporation, but what about CEO Ling? If I remember correctly, you don't have anything to do with the Pleasure Corporation anymore, right? "
"Whether I have anything to do with them or not, it doesn't stop me from standing here and talking to CEO Hong, right?"
"You …"
Hong Rizhang frowned and looked angry. He seemed to have thought of something and took a deep breath before saying slowly, "You're just a stray dog, yet you can be so smug just by relying on a woman. I've really underestimated you. If you have the time to think of ways to help the Pleasure Corporation retain their artistes, why don't you think of ways to retain the heart of the second daughter of the Gu family?"
"You don't have to worry about that, CEO Hong. No matter what I want to retain or gain, it's much easier than CEO Hong trying to curry favor with my woman and then my artiste."
Hong Rizhang was so angry that his face turned green and he couldn't say a word.
Su Nianhua followed closely behind Ling Han as they walked out of the washroom. This was the first time he saw Ling Han arguing with someone. Looking at such a taciturn person who didn't lose in a battle of words, Su Nianhua couldn't help but admire him.
"When it comes to arguing, Hong Rizhang is really lacking compared to you."
"When we talk about the acquisition later, he'll know that I'm not just arguing with him."
Su Nianhua was slightly taken aback. He raised his head and looked at Ling Han. He was standing in the shadows, looking towards the direction of the stage. He could only see the outline of his face. It was very distinct and three-dimensional, with a hint of coldness. What attracted Su Nianhua's attention was the certainty in those cold eyes.
Acquisition?
Su Nianhua mulled over these three words in his heart. When he looked up again, there was a hint of realization in his eyes.
"You're finally ready to retaliate?"
There was a hint of anticipation in his tone, which made Ling Han look surprised. He turned to look at him and frowned. He stared at him inquiringly. "Your reaction …"
He seemed to be looking forward to it.
"Previously, Xiao Rou told me that when the time is right, you'll definitely retaliate. She even promised me that Venture Media's acquisition of the Pleasure Corporation would definitely turn things around at the last minute."
"Zeng Rou said that?"
"Yes."
Ling Han hesitated for a few seconds. "Zeng Rou has learned something about business operation …"
"No, she reads a lot of novels and movies."
Ling Han's mouth twitched. He decisively withdrew his gaze from Su Nianhua.
Well, she reads a lot of novels and movies.
Good reason.
The theme of the charity dinner was auction.
When Ling Han returned to his seat, President Qiao, who had ridiculed him before, had already won the bid for a female artist's concert battle gown. The final price of the battle gown was 1.5 million, which meant that President Qiao had to pay ten times the price, which was 15 million, for this battle gown. And this battle gown could only be gifted to the bidder.
This rule was set when Su Mang was still alive.
The host asked President Qiao and his wife, who was very willing to be in the limelight, to go on the stage and gift the battle gown to the bidder. The people below watched the fun and talked about it.
"President Qiao has suffered a loss this time. He doesn't look good."
"It's the first time that I've heard of such a thing. Ten times the price. If the battle gown was sold at 15 million, wouldn't he have to pay 150 million? It's too bad. "
"One hundred and fifty million is nothing. I heard that it was not proposed by Su Mang at all. Since Fengshang held this charity banquet, it has only happened twice. This is the second time. Do you know how much money someone bid for the first time?"
"How much?"
"Five hundred million …"
"…"
The sound of discussion spread to the direction of the main table.
It seemed that no one at the main table knew about this. They all stretched out their heads and looked around. "Who? Who was the first one?"
Su Mang looked a little embarrassed.
Ye Huanyan looked at Li Ao with a smile. He lowered his voice and said, "It seems that the story of President Li spending a lot of money to win a beauty's smile 15 years ago has become a legend."
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