Out of control and sinking

After Bo Ye left, Jiang Ruan didn't rest either. She played with her cat at home for a while, and then she made an appointment to meet with a well-known asset investigator in the industry.

In the restaurant, Jiang Ruan, dressed in a black dress, exuding professional elegance, with her hair tied in a low ponytail, looked earnestly at the man opposite her: "So you mean, there are no problems with the assets of the company I'm currently working for?"

"Yes, even if shareholders withdraw their shares, it will only affect the company's cash flow and will not have any other impact."

Hearing this, Jiang Ruan breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."

"Oh, right, there's something else I'd like you to look into for me."

Jiang Ruan's dark eyes were filled with caution.

It was two hours later when it ended.

A week has passed in the blink of an eye.

That afternoon, I received a text message from Sister Qin, asking me to go to the company because General Manager Huang wanted to hold a meeting with the company's artists.

Jiang Ruan took a taxi to the company. She hadn't seen General Manager Huang for a long time, and he looked haggard, with none of his former radiance.

"Xiao Ruan is here." Upon seeing her, General Manager Huang greeted her as warmly as ever.

Jiang Ruan nodded: "General Manager Huang."

For Jiang Ruan, Sister Qin was her mentor. And President Huang was also one of her benefactors.

"I've heard about what happened at the company," Jiang Ruan said. "Things will work themselves out. Mr. Huang, please take care of your health."

Mr. Huang laughed heartily: "Don't worry, I've been in the entertainment industry for so many years, what haven't I experienced? It's just a withdrawal of investment, this little thing won't affect me."

Jiang Ruan clearly saw that his smile didn't reach his eyes.

Mr. Huang's smile faded, and he said with some helplessness, "It's just that finding other investments is a bit difficult for the time being."

"But don't worry, if the company really can't hold on, it won't affect you."

"This is also what I discussed in today's meeting."

When Mr. Huang said this, it was as if he had aged more than ten years in an instant.

He has personally witnessed the company's journey over the years.

It is now at its most glorious moment.

Only he knows the effort he put in.

Now that it's suddenly collapsing, how can he accept this?

Jiang Ruan felt a pang of guilt: "President Huang."

At this moment, Jiang Ruan knew that anything she said would be superfluous.

But I still offered a few words of comfort: "Don't worry, we'll cheer each other on and we'll get through this."

These words really comforted Mr. Huang.

In the past few days, Mr. Huang has witnessed the fickle nature of human relationships.

Seeing that Jiang Ruan did not take advantage of the company's misfortune and was even willing to stand by the company through thick and thin, it would be a lie to say that General Manager Huang was not moved.

"Thank you, Xiao Ruan. President Huang was right about you."

"You're welcome."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Sister Qin came over, and the two went inside.

On the way, many people around me stopped working and gathered in small groups, whispering and discussing amongst themselves.

Sister Qin sighed: "There are all sorts of rumors circulating in the company these past two days. I heard the company is about to go under, and many people are considering resigning."

Jiang Ruan's eyes widened: "They haven't even withdrawn their investment yet, and they're already leaving?"

Sister Qin laughed: "Everyone in this industry is very realistic. Who would stay in a company that's about to go bankrupt? It would affect their resume."

"Have you met General Manager Huang yet?"

Jiang Ruan said, "I've seen him. He has a lot more gray hair now."

Sister Qin sighed, "This must have been a huge blow to him."

"After all, the company is like his own child to him."

Jiang Ruan: "Mm."

Thinking about what Bo Ye had promised, Jiang Ruan wanted to tell Sister Qin.

But then she thought about it again, and realized that Sister Qin would naturally find out when everything was settled and the contract was signed.

Jiang Ruan swallowed her words.

All the company's artists were present at this meeting.

Several hundred people were in the large conference hall.

Jiang Ruan had never attended a meeting with so many people before.

She and Sister Qin were in the first row.

Turning my head to look behind me, I saw that they were all the company's talented actors and popular singers.

Everyone had different expressions.

When it was Mr. Huang's turn to speak, he reminisced about the company's growth, the artists' development, and the contributions they had made over the years.

Then, describe the current situation of the company.

As he spoke, General Manager Huang couldn't hold back his emotions, and tears welled up in his eyes: "Although this is the most difficult time for the company, everyone can rest assured that the company will not shortchange you by a single penny."

"I also hope that everyone can get through this difficult time with me."

At this point, some of the artists became dissatisfied.

He publicly challenged the company, saying, "If the shareholders withdraw their investment, the company will be just an empty shell. Where will we get the money to support so many of us? The entertainment industry is very expensive."

"Aren't you just setting us up?"

Jiang Ruan turned her head and saw a female artist who had been with the company for many years but had never become popular.

With her taking the lead, many disgruntled artists also voiced their opinions.

"Exactly, exactly. The company is broke, so what are they going to use to support us? Are they expecting us to spend our own money to buy resources, and then have to share the profits with the company? Mr. Huang, your so-called sharing of joys and sorrows is really too much."

"Since the company is failing, then give us back the contract and terminate it. Stop spouting those high-sounding platitudes."

"Everyone comes out here to make money. If they didn't make money, who would sign a contract with the company?"

"Mr. Huang, we only have a contractual relationship. You give us resources, and we help the company make money. If the company goes under and can't provide any resources, how will we make money?"

"That's right, you can't be so selfish. We're not running a charity."

"Mr. Huang, let's terminate the contract. The company is failing, so please stop dragging us along."

Looking around, General Manager Huang realized that those who had spoken were all long-time employees of the company.

And they were all people he knew well.

There are even some talented actors that Mr. Huang has been promoting.

The voices of opposition around me grew stronger and stronger.

The more they used to fawn over the company and be proud to be a part of it, the more they now despise it.

Mr. Huang couldn't help but recall their innocent and impoverished appearance when they first joined the company.

Their eyes shone with light back then.

At this moment, however, they had expressions of disgust on their faces.

This made him pause for a moment, slightly taken aback.

I'm once again experiencing the coldness of human nature.

Watching Mr. Huang being challenged from below the stage, Sister Qin couldn't help but clench her fingers and sigh: "See? People are very realistic. If you can't bring benefits, who will take you seriously?"

Jiang Ruan was about to speak.

At this moment, someone rushed onto the stage and whispered a few words to General Manager Huang.

The audience was still very noisy.

Jiang Ruan leaned back in her chair, feeling a headache coming on. She raised her hand to rub her temples when she suddenly heard President Huang's joyful laughter from the stage.

"Hahaha, Heaven hasn't forsaken me!"

"Ha ha ha ha."

The people in the audience were stunned.

I thought Mr. Huang had been so traumatized that he had gone insane.

They were whispering and discussing among themselves.

At that moment, the microphone emitted a sound.

It drew everyone's attention.

As if suddenly reborn, General Manager Huang radiated energy and said, "I have good news to tell everyone: our company is saved."

"Mr. Bo Ye, the head of the Bo Group, wants to invest in our company and become our largest shareholder."

The excited words reached everyone's ears.

The scene immediately erupted in chaos.

"Huh? Mr. Bo wants to invest?"

"I heard that Bo Ye is worth hundreds of millions. If he invests, the company will never be short of money."

"Great, we don't have to terminate the contract." "I was so scared. I was doing so well at this company, and it's really hard to get used to leaving me all of a sudden."

"Yes."

"But I have some bad news to tell you all." General Manager Huang's eyes revealed a stern expression.

His gaze swept over everyone in the audience.

"Since the incident at the company, anyone who wants to leave, wants to change jobs, wants to terminate their contract with the company, or criticizes the company on online platforms will have their employment contract terminated immediately."

"From today onwards, you are no longer part of the company."

Upon hearing this, the scene erupted in another uproar.

Those who had just made things difficult for General Manager Huang now looked increasingly grim.

You should know that they are all veterans of the company.

Although it didn't become a huge hit, the resources the company provided were quite good.

If they suddenly leave now, with their abilities, how could they possibly find a better company?

Moreover, what company would be willing to accept an older, less popular, or even has-been star actor?

Some people couldn't hold back any longer.

"Mr. Huang, you can't do this."

“It was you who said the company was failing that we wanted to terminate our employment contracts. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been willing to leave the company. If the company can’t provide resources, why should we stay here? Fortunately, the company is doing well now, which is a good thing. I have an emotional attachment to the company.”

To this kind of person, General Manager Huang only responded with a sarcastic remark.

"You weren't there when the sun sets, so who are you when it rises again?"

The company was very efficient; they cleared out a large number of people that very afternoon.

Those who had been causing trouble were now completely dumbfounded.

Holding the labor contract, he said all sorts of nice things to the HR department, calling them "brother" and "sister."

However, the HR department was indifferent: "I'm sorry, this is Mr. Huang's decision, I can't make that decision."

Since the company got into trouble, the HR department has been bothered by them every day.

I've had enough of their attitude.

When the company ran into trouble, they started threatening to terminate their employment contracts, causing all sorts of problems.

Now that the company is fine, they want to stay and enjoy the resources.

There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Even if they were unwilling, in the end, the troublemakers could only leave with the contract.

From now on, the company has no further connection with them.

This instantly freed up a bunch of vacant positions in the company.

But given the company's capabilities, recruitment is not a problem.

Jiang Ruan knocked on the office door: "Knock knock knock."

A cheerful voice came from General Manager Huang: "Come in."

Jiang Ruan pushed open the door and went in, where she saw President Huang sitting on the sofa, and opposite him was Bo Ye.

As she entered, the man's dark gaze fell upon her, staring at her intently without any attempt to conceal his presence.

The man wasn't wearing a black suit today; instead, he was wearing a gentler gray, which was more understated and gentlemanly than black.

He was so captivating that you couldn't take your eyes off him just by him sitting there.

"President Bo is here too. Hello, President Bo."

Everyone knows that Jiang Ruan and Bo Ye are good friends. Jiang Ruan has nothing to hide.

She greeted him with a sweet, soft laugh.

Bo Ye smiled and said, "Okay."

Their eyes met, and his gaze was too unclear. Jiang Ruan looked away and walked over, saying, "President Huang, you wanted to see me?"

Mr. Huang said in a very gentle tone, "Please have a seat, Xiao Ruan."

"Sit down and let's talk this out slowly."

"it is good."

Jiang Ruan sat down not far from Bo Ye.

As soon as I sat down, I heard General Manager Huang say, "General Manager Bo, should I speak or should you do it?"

Bo Ye shifted his shoulder, leaning lazily against the soft pillow, and said in a casual tone, "Go ahead and say it."

“Okay, that’s right, Xiao Ruan. President Bo is willing to invest in the company, but not in his name, but in yours.”

When Bo Ye said this, President Huang was also dumbfounded.

You know, that's no small amount of money.

So they just threw their money at Jiang Ruan?
Mr. Huang is a shrewd person. After so many years in the entertainment industry, and with Bo Ye already saying all this, what else doesn't he understand?

The relationship between Bo Ye and Jiang Ruan is definitely more than just that of good friends.

"What, in my name?"

Jiang Ruan's eyes widened, and she was completely dumbfounded.

She turned her head and looked at Bo Ye in shock.

What is he doing?

What does it mean to invest in her name?
She's become a shareholder, so all that money is hers. Is he stupid?

However, the man remained expressionless throughout.

Mr. Huang continued, "Yes."

"In other words, from now on, you will be the largest shareholder of the company."

"They have decision-making power and participate in all company meetings."

"Congratulations, Xiao Ruan."

Mr. Huang is sincere; he has always liked Jiang Ruan and sees her as a promising talent.

She remained loyal and devoted to the company even during its difficult times.

She even comforted him instead.

For this alone, Mr. Huang should remember her kindness for a lifetime.

“That won’t do,” Jiang Ruan refused outright. “I’ve never invested before, how would I know anything about running a company?”

Jiang Ruan looked anxiously at Bo Ye. Now that things had come to this, she stopped pretending: "Bo Ye, you can't invest in my name."

Bo Ye toyed with the Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist with his fingertips, and chuckled as he heard this, saying, "If you don't know how, you can learn. Just treat it as a game."

"I teach you."

Jiang Ruan hesitated, her red lips slightly parted, as if she wanted to say something.

Bo Ye looked at President Huang: "Is the contract I requested ready?"

Mr. Huang was very attentive: "It's ready."

Without saying a word, he got up and took the contract.

He handed it to Bo Ye: "It was all drafted according to your requirements. Take a look, there are two copies."

Bo Ye took it and read it quickly, finishing more than ten pages in less than two minutes.

He nodded and handed it to Jiang Ruan: "No problem, sign it."

Jiang Ruan didn't answer: "Bo Ye".

She was a little confused.

You should know that this contract is worth over a billion dollars.

Not even more than that.

"Listen to me." Bo Ye said, "Learning about investing will be a good thing for you, allowing you to develop in multiple areas."

"Mr. Bo is right, Xiao Ruan, please take it."

Mr. Huang smiled obsequiously, but seeing that Jiang Ruan wouldn't take the contract, he was extremely anxious and wished he could go and give it to her himself.

But no, he can't rush it.

They all said so, and Jiang Ruan pursed her red lips, so she could only raise her hand to take the contract.

Upon seeing the contents, it was discovered that Bo Ye had invested a total of 3 billion yuan in the company.

Jiang Ruan's pupils contracted sharply, and her hand holding the pen trembled slightly. She suddenly looked up at Bo Ye.

Then, without saying a word, he pushed the contract away: "No, I can't sign this contract."

"Bo Ye, you can vote for me if you want. This has nothing to do with me."

Damn it, she hasn't even paid off 300 million.

Three billion.

If one day their relationship breaks down and she dies, and they sell her by weight, she wouldn't be worth that much money.

What does 3 billion mean?