Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

Chapter 374 The White Moonlight in the Substitute Novel (Twenty-Four)

"Just say what President He told you to say. Why ask all that nonsense?" Zhui Feng, who had been dragged back to work early in the morning, was unwilling and resentful. He yelled at Zhang Guochao in a bad mood.

Seeing this, Zhang Guochao was somewhat displeased, but he couldn't show it, so he patiently explained, "Theoretically speaking, our company's current market value is around 1 million. However, as you all know, the current environment is changing very rapidly, and celebrities are replaced very quickly, so the company's market value will fluctuate considerably..."

Before he could finish speaking, He Jing suddenly interrupted him: "Two hundred million." He Jing looked at Zhang Guochao expressionlessly and said calmly, "Sell the company to me."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guochao was taken aback. He hadn't expected He Jing to make such a decisive offer. He had originally planned to say a few more words to try and negotiate a higher price for the company, but now that He Jing had interrupted him, he suddenly felt a little lost.

However, Zhang Guochao was a worldly man after all. After a brief moment of astonishment, he quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "President He, as you know, our company's Xiaoxiao is currently a top star. Her influence and appeal are enormous. These two hundred million are probably..."

However, before he could finish speaking, He Jing interrupted him again, waving his hand and offering a price that left Zhang Guochao speechless: "One billion!"

"Alright, Mr. He, don't worry! I'll draft the transfer contract right away and deliver it to you this afternoon." Zhang Guochao said, secretly delighted.

The company recently invested in several big-budget productions that were highly anticipated, but who would have thought that they would be unable to be released due to the male lead's personal issues? This has caused the company to suffer a serious loss!

Zhang Guochao had long been racking his brains trying to figure out how to get more investment by using Gu Xiaoxiao's name.

As expected, the actress's appeal is extraordinary. Just by holding one more concert and live interview, she attracted a rich tycoon to help the company cover its expenses.

Thinking of this, Zhang Guochao breathed a slight sigh of relief.

If he successfully resolves the company's financial problems this time, he can retire early and no longer have to worry about Gu Xiaoxiao all day long. He can then enjoy a wonderful retirement life.

Zhang Guochao was immersed in his beautiful fantasies about his happy retirement life, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, as if he could already see himself leisurely strolling on the beach, enjoying the warm sunshine and the fresh sea breeze.

However, this beautiful vision was ruthlessly shattered by He Jing after he saw the transfer agreement.

“Mr. Zhang, this is not a transfer, but an acquisition! Your company will be directly merged into my Xingyue Company, and you will still be the main person in charge of this branch.” He Jing took out a brand-new contract and handed it to Zhang Guochao, his voice clear and firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

Zhang Guochao's smile froze instantly. He stared wide-eyed at the thick stack of contracts in disbelief.

He originally thought this collaboration was just a simple transfer, allowing him to jump out of the industry and start afresh, but now it seems that everything is contrary to his expectations.

"Can I back out?" Zhang Guochao's voice carried a hint of despair. He hoped that this was just a nightmare and that everything would return to normal when he woke up.

Zhui Feng seemed to have anticipated Zhang Guochao's reaction. He calmly shook the recorder in his hand, a smug smile on his face, a smile like that of a complete villain.

“No, you can’t, oh~” Zhui Feng said cruelly, enunciating each word clearly. “Our contracts are all recorded on video. If you can back out now, but other companies find out, I’m afraid no one will be willing to help you out of your predicament.”

The threat was blatant, but Zhang Guochao was like an ant roasting on a hot fire, unable to advance or retreat.

He Jing noticed Zhang Guochao's hesitation and offered a tempting bait, saying, "How about this, Mr. Zhang, at your age, it's really not suitable for you to put in so much effort. Why don't you just report to me on the company's main projects every day?"

Upon hearing about the main project, Zhang Guochao immediately began to think about it seriously. His company was currently facing cash flow problems, and the projects they could negotiate were all related to Gu Xiaoxiao, which was why people were willing to pay for them.

Gu Xiaoxiao doesn't like socializing, and her projects are limited to two or three movies and one TV series. Her schedule for announcements also depends on her mood.

In this way, I can easily get this money without having to do anything. Is there really such a good thing in the world?

Zhang Guochao agreed without hesitation, without even considering it, as if it were the simplest of things. He quickly signed his name on the contract, then looked up at He Jing with a smug smile and said, "Mr. He, this signing process is being recorded, so you can't go back on your word later!"

He Jing picked up the signed contract expressionlessly, glanced at it casually, and a slight, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his lips as he replied, "Of course, I'm a man of absolute integrity." His voice was calm and firm, which made people trust his words even more.

However, Zhang Guochao's happiness at this moment did not last long, because he would soon find that the ultimate torment from the capitalists had only just begun.

He Jing handed the contract to Zhui Feng, who was standing to the side, and gestured for him to keep it safe. Then he sat up straight, staring intently at Zhang Guochao, and began his daily questioning.

“First of all,” He Jing’s voice was deep and powerful, “I think Mr. Zhang can answer the following questions truthfully so that I can have a preliminary understanding of your company. Zhui Feng, write these questions down.”

Upon hearing He Jing's words, Zhui Feng immediately pulled out a pen and paper from his pocket, ready to take notes. His movements were swift and practiced, clearly indicating that he was already accustomed to this workflow.

He Jing's face was serious, as if Zhang Guochao in front of him were a criminal being interrogated. Seeing this, Zhang Guochao, not wanting to be intimidated by He Jing's imposing manner, quickly straightened his back and decided to respond to any sharp questions He Jing might ask with a dignified yet assertive attitude.

However, He Jing's next question surprised both Zhang Guochao and Zhui Feng, who was taking notes.

"Is Gu Xiaoxiao single now?" He Jing's tone was calm and serious, as if this were just an ordinary question.

Zhang Guochao stared wide-eyed at He Jing, utterly astonished, completely unexpected that he would ask such a question. Not only Zhang Guochao, but even Zhui Feng, who had been taking notes, stopped writing and looked at He Jing with suspicion.

He Jing seemed to realize that his question was a bit abrupt. He coughed lightly, trying to cover up his unease. Then, without changing his expression, he continued, "As the chairman of the company, it's necessary for me to understand the relationship status of the branch's top artists. After all, an artist's love life can affect their commercial value."

Zhang Guochao hesitated for a moment, then quickly regained his serious expression. He thought to himself, how could he possibly mistake Chairman He for one of Gu Xiaoxiao's obsessive fans? Chairman He was a businessman who prioritized profit above all else; he certainly wouldn't ask meaningless questions without a reason.

“Uh, of course.” Zhang Guochao composed himself slightly before answering. He pondered to himself, his expression becoming serious and respectful. “Gu Xiaoxiao’s love life is very simple. She only has one first love, and everything else is practically blank.”

"Almost none?" He Jing seemed dissatisfied with the answer. He raised his eyebrows, his face showing doubt, and asked, "Then what about the previous rumors about her and Li Heng's relationship?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guochao felt a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and explained somewhat awkwardly, "President He, you know the situation. Our branch had a small problem before, and I was in a hurry to get money, so I thought of using the popularity of Gu Xiaoxiao and Li Heng's CP to make a fuss, hoping to attract some attention and bring some benefits to the company."

"Don't worry, there's absolutely no real relationship between them. The phone call Li Heng received during the interview was actually one I arranged for someone to make to him. As for hyping up the CP (couple) pairing, that was something I paid online trolls to create."

Upon hearing this, He Jing suddenly burst into laughter, as if something had struck a nerve. The laughter was particularly jarring in the quiet room, making Zhang Guochao, who was already somewhat nervous, feel uneasy, and a layer of fine sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Mr. Zhang, you're quite the expert at using public opinion! Your insight is truly remarkable!"

Zhang Guochao naturally understood He Jing's sarcasm, and he quickly smiled and said, "Not at all, not at all. My level is just so-so. If I were really that good, I wouldn't have invested in so many unfinished projects, and in the end, I still had to rely on Chairman He to save me."

He Jing's lips curled up slightly, revealing a half-smile. He nodded in agreement: "Hmm, what you said is quite true. However, although your taste isn't great, it's good that you discovered Gu Xiaoxiao, this treasure."