Double evil in the business district

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and reorganized the information in his hand.

The mysterious project is like a veiled dancer, exuding a dangerous and charming aura, strongly attracting her curiosity.

She decided to lift the veil of mystery and explore the truth behind it.

The investigation process was not smooth.

Information about the project is closely guarded, like a gem hidden deep in a maze, difficult to find.

Xiao Yue asked around for information, but kept running into obstacles.

Some people were evasive and talked about other things; some people simply avoided her as if she were a monster.

Despite the numerous obstacles, Xiao Yue became more determined to fight.

She firmly believes that as long as she perseveres, she will find a breakthrough.

In the office, the cold air from the air conditioner brushed across Xiao Yue's face, bringing a hint of coolness, but it could not cool down the passion in her heart.

She flipped through the scraps of information she had collected, trying to find clues.

Outside the window, the hustle and bustle of traffic came into her ears, as if playing a tense march for her investigation.

"Mr. Xiao, Miss Li Mingxing is here." The assistant's voice interrupted Xiao Yue's thoughts.

Li Mingxing, one of the company's top artists, is known for her beauty and acting skills, but also for her difficult personality.

Xiao Yue rubbed his brows and stood up to greet this "big shot".

Li Mingxing walked in wearing a gorgeous outfit, high heels and twisting her waist.

She casually threw the brand-name bag in her hand on the sofa with an arrogant attitude and a hint of disdain in her eyes.

"Mr. Xiao, have you read my new script? I feel that role is not suitable for me. I hope you can help me get another more challenging role." Li Mingxing's voice was delicate, but with an unquestionable command tone.

Xiao Yue patiently explained, "Ms. Li, the director and production team of this play are both top-notch in the industry, and this role also suits your image very well, and can best showcase your acting skills..."

"Show off my acting skills?" Li Mingxing interrupted Xiao Yue, his tone tinged with sarcasm. "Am I not famous enough now? I need a role that can take me to the next level, not a mediocre role like this."

Immediately afterwards, Li Mingxing put forward a series of demands, ranging from high remuneration to exclusive makeup artists and stylists, and even clear regulations on the brand and model of the nanny car.

Xiao Yue felt his scalp tingling when he heard these harsh demands.

These demands far exceeded the company's budget, and some were simply unreasonable.

"Ms. Li, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to meet these requirements..." Xiao Yue tried to negotiate with her.

"It's hard to satisfy?" Li Mingxing raised an eyebrow, a hint of threat in his tone, "If you can't meet my requirements, then I will consider terminating the contract. I believe that there are many companies willing to meet my requirements."

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried hard to control his emotions.

"Ms. Li, let's discuss this further..."

"No need to discuss!" Li Mingxing picked up her bag, stood up and prepared to leave. "I'll give you three days to think about it. If you still don't have a reply after three days, then don't contact me again." Li Mingxing walked out of the office in her high heels, leaving Xiao Yue standing there alone with a frown on her face.

"Agent Yang, what do you think of Li Mingxing's requests?" Xiao Yue called Li Mingxing's agent.

Agent Yang's voice, slightly amused, came from the other end of the line: "Mr. Xiao, you know, celebrities all have some special requirements..."

Xiao Yue tapped the table lightly, pondered for a moment, then called Wu Entertainment Consultant and asked in detail about the salary structure and development trends of the top artists in the current market.

After hanging up the phone, she looked up the data of Li Mingxing's works in recent years, including box office, ratings, endorsement income, etc., and carefully analyzed her commercial value.

A bold plan gradually took shape in Xiao Yue's mind - a tiered salary plan.

She contacted Li Mingxing and Agent Yang again and asked them to have a detailed discussion in the company's conference room.

Li Mingxing was dressed casually, still with a hint of arrogance, while agent Yang had a shrewd look on his face, as if he had expected Xiao Yue to make concessions.

"Ms. Li, I have developed a new plan based on your request." Xiao Yue handed over a document with a calm and confident tone.

"This plan uses a tiered salary model. Your base salary will be slightly lower than your expectations, but different incentive mechanisms will be set up based on the film's box office performance and reputation. If the box office reaches the expected target, your final income will far exceed your original request."

Li Mingxing flipped through the documents carefully, his eyes gradually brightening.

She had to admit that the plan was very attractive. It not only satisfied her desire for high income, but also made her feel valued by the company.

"I accept this plan." Li Mingxing smiled, with satisfaction in his eyes.

Xiao Yue smiled slightly, feeling a little relieved.

However, Agent Yang on the side frowned.

"Mr. Xiao, this plan seems very attractive, but have you considered the long-term development of the artists? If the box office of the film is not as good as expected, then the income of the artists will be very low, right?" Agent Yang's tone was filled with a hint of doubt.

The air in the conference room froze instantly, and a tense atmosphere spread.

"Agent Yang, of course I have considered the issue you mentioned." Xiao Yue said in a firm tone, with a confident light flashing in his eyes.

"The tiered salary plan is not static. We will adjust it dynamically based on market conditions and the artist's performance. In addition, the company will increase its publicity and promotion efforts for Ms. Li to ensure that her works receive a good market response."

"But..." Agent Yang wanted to say something but was interrupted by Xiao Yue.

"Agent Yang, if you have any other questions, we can continue to discuss, but I hope you can understand that everything I do is for the long-term development of the company." Xiao Yue's voice was sonorous and powerful.

Agent Yang was silent for a moment, looking at Xiao Yue with complicated eyes, and finally spoke slowly: "Mr. Xiao, your proposal is indeed very innovative, but I still have some concerns..."

Xiao Yue projected the prepared data onto the big screen, clearly showing successful cases of adopting similar step-by-step salary plans in recent years.

Pointing to one case study, she said firmly, "Look, Manager Yang, this artist was initially skeptical about this plan, but in the end, her income doubled and her popularity increased significantly. This proves that the tiered salary plan isn't just a fantasy; it's actually feasible."

Agent Yang looked at the data on the screen and his brows gradually relaxed.

He had to admit that Xiao Yue's plan did have its merits.

He pushed his glasses up and spoke in a much more relaxed tone: "Mr. Xiao, your proposal is indeed very convincing. I am willing to cooperate with you and work together to make Li Mingxing a more influential artist."

Seeing Agent Yang's change of attitude, Xiao Yue felt filled with a sense of accomplishment.

She knew that this was not only a negotiation victory, but also an enhancement of her personal prestige.

Coming out of the conference room, she felt her steps were much lighter.

In the evening, Xiao Yue returned to the office and found a bouquet of gorgeous red roses on the table.

There were a few simple words written on the card: "Congratulations, my President Xiao." She recognized it as Shen Ting's handwriting at a glance.

A warm feeling surged in her heart. She picked up the bouquet and took a deep breath of the fragrance of the roses, as if she smelled the familiar scent of Shen Ting.

The two have had some minor frictions recently due to work-related issues, and this bouquet of flowers is undoubtedly Shen Ting's way of expressing his love and support.

Xiao Yue's mouth corners curled up slightly, and her heart was filled with sweetness.

At this moment, the phone vibrated and a new message came into view.

The sender was her friend in the industry, and the message contained only a few words: "Be careful, someone is targeting you." Xiao Yue's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came to her mind.

She immediately replied: "What do you mean?" The other party quickly replied: "Someone is planning to attack you. I'm still investigating the details. You should be careful recently." Xiao Yue gripped the phone tightly, her eyes becoming fierce.

She didn't know who the other party was, nor did she know what means they would take. The light in the office shone on her face, making it look particularly cold.

She made a phone call, her voice low and firm: "Help me check which companies are paying attention to my project recently..." A steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "Okay, Mr. Xiao." Xiao Yue hung up the phone and looked out the window. The night was dark, like the eve of an impending storm, full of unknown dangers.

Suddenly, the office door was gently pushed open...