in2ebook Chapter 253 Taking advantage of someone's misfortune and profiting from their misfortune!
Chapter 253 Taking advantage of someone's misfortune and profiting from their misfortune!
“I know how you all feel… but our current situation is more difficult than we imagined…”
"I'm so sorry everyone, I really can't take it anymore..."
"I know that doing this will disappoint everyone!"
"I really can't take it anymore. This is the last thing I can do to help. I'll sell the company and the theater so that everyone can get a share of the money and go their separate ways peacefully!"
"I will also do my best to persuade the new boss and try my best to keep everyone here..."
"This... can be considered my final explanation to everyone!"
At this point, Lin Tianxiong choked up, took a step back, and bowed deeply to everyone.
Suddenly, everyone broke down and began to sob.
Sorrow was etched on everyone's face.
at this time!
A sudden knocking sound rang out.
Lin Tianxiong slowly stood up and turned his head.
The door was pushed open.
A middle-aged man walked in, followed by several assistants.
"Boss Lin, it's about time. We should sign the agreement! We guys have other things to do!"
The middle-aged man urged him on with a forced smile.
"But……"
Lin Tianxiong glanced at his employees and hesitated again.
"Don't worry, our Starlight Entertainment Agency is a well-known and reputable company in the entertainment industry. Your company won't be buried after we acquire it!"
"Our director has already said that we will keep the name of your Happy Twist Theater. Aren't you being generous!"
The middle-aged man pulled out a chair and sat down, even putting his feet directly on the table.
This deep-seated contempt and disdain caused the surrounding actors and staff to frown.
"Ugh……"
Lin Tianxiong sighed softly, then said with a forced smile, "Manager Li, I have another request, and I hope you can grant it!"
As he spoke, he turned his head and introduced:
"My brothers and sisters have followed me for so many years, and it hasn't been easy for them!"
"They are all very hardworking and their acting skills are excellent. I hope Manager Li can put in a good word for me and help keep as many of my actor brothers as possible!"
Upon hearing Lin Tianxiong's words, the middle-aged man called Manager Li sneered!
"Mr. Lin, do you think our Starlight Group is a charity? We take in just any Tom, Dick, or Harry?!"
"I advise you not to push your luck. Keeping the Happy Twist Theater name is already more than enough from our Director Han!"
"If it were me, I wouldn't even take your lousy company even if you paid me!"
Manager Li's words instantly aroused public outrage.
"It's simply too much!"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the employees and stage actors around him stood up.
Shen Fei and Ma Yu, in particular, looked furious.
"You're talking nonsense! Are you even speaking human language?"
Shen Fei and Ma Yu cursed almost in unison!
"Calm down..."
Lin Tianxiong quickly interrupted and tried to stop him.
Shen Fei and Ma Yu then sat back down, but their faces were still full of anger.
The others were also indignant and filled with righteous indignation.
"Manager Li, you can't say things so harshly! Besides, even if the stage is preserved, it still needs actors, doesn't it?"
Lin Tianxiong continued to bend down, smiling ingratiatingly as he asked.
"Boss Lin, where did you get all this nonsense from!"
Manager Li impatiently slammed his hand on the table and coldly reminded him.
"The stage is still here, but we don't want to keep lousy actors like you. What's the problem?"
"Even if we keep it as a recording studio, or to store props, or to use it for the annual party or some other event, what does that have to do with you?!"
"Know your place!"
"Your company has gone bankrupt, and you're so in debt, yet you still dare to whingle here!"
"If we hadn't come, would anyone have dared to acquire your company?"
"The contract documents are right here. Stop dawdling and sign them quickly. I have other things to do!"
In that instant, everyone's eyes turned to Lin Tianxiong.
Lin Tianxiong took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart.
With trembling hands, he picked up the contract documents, and with his other hand, he had already picked up a pen, ready to sign.
When he saw what was inside, his eyes widened immediately.
"Manager Li, didn't we agree before that the total cost, including the company and the small theater, would be 700 million?"
"Why is it now 500 million?! Did they print the wrong contract?"
Upon hearing this, Manager Li immediately burst into laughter.
"Lin Tianxiong, you think too highly of yourself!"
"Putting aside the fact that you came to our company because you urgently needed money, just look at your lousy company and your lousy theater, how could they be worth 700 million?"
"Don't you even go out and ask around? Besides our Starlight Group, is there anyone willing to acquire your company and Friends Theater?"
"Giving you 500 million is already showing you sympathy, don't push your luck!"
"500 million. If you're willing to sell, sign now. If not, I'm leaving!"
"Let me remind you, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you come back to me next time, I'll cut it in half to 250 million! If you're still not satisfied, then 50, 20, and in the end you might even have to pay out of pocket!"
After finishing speaking, Manager Li stood up with an arrogant expression.
Lin Tianxiong finally lost his temper.
How could the price we agreed on beforehand suddenly change?!
This 200 million is a drop in the ocean for Starlight Group, but for them it is a huge sum!
He has to be responsible for every one of his fellow actors!
Manager Li's words instantly aroused public outrage.
Shen Fei and Ma Yu'er even slammed their hands on the table.
"unacceptable!"
"It's just too much!"
"Mr. Lin, we absolutely refuse to sell the company to people like this. They'll ruin the good reputation we've built up over the years!"
Shen Fei said angrily.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone shouted.
"Exactly! We absolutely cannot sell the company to someone like that!"
"Taking advantage of our misfortune is one thing, but they don't even treat us like human beings!"
"Absolutely not!"
"Even if it goes bankrupt, we won't sell!"
Manager Li, however, looked disdainful.
He was the agent manager.
What kind of big scene haven't I seen!
If it weren't for Director Han's insistence on acquiring such a small, run-down theater, he really wouldn't have bothered making this trip.
"Oh, look at you guys, thinking you're so great! You're not the boss, just a bunch of lowly employees, and you really think you're something special? Whether we sell or not is not your decision!"
"You lousy company dare to dream of making a movie! You deserve to lose money!"
"Entering the film and television industry? Don't you even look in the mirror? Do you even deserve it!"
"A bunch of amateur clowns!"
Manager Li even stood up, pointing his finger at people, his attitude extremely arrogant.
The words spoken were extremely malicious.
At that moment, all the actors around them flew into a rage.
"Say one more thing!"
"Damn it, who are you calling a 'bitch'?!"
"Hit him!"
Shen Fei grabbed a chair, furious.
It looks like they're about to take action.
The bodyguards that Manager Li brought were all menacing.
The two sides confront each other.
A chaotic battle is about to break out!
The two sides argued and exchanged insults.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Quiet down, everyone! Don't fight!"
Suddenly, Lin Tianxiong slammed his fist on the table.
The surrounding area gradually calmed down.
All eyes were now on him.
Manager Li said arrogantly, "Boss Lin, give me a straight answer!"
"To sign, or not to sign?"