He Yufei stood up and said, "I think Mr. Chen's words make a lot of sense. My company will not be taking on female artists like Miss Guo."
"And to be honest, you came to negotiate with the expectation of raising the price, but I also came prepared to lower it."
"Thirty billion! Not a penny more, and I want to take full control of the artists in the company!"
Sheng Jinsong and Guo Xiaofeng's faces changed in unison.
"You..."
Guo Xiaofeng was about to retort, but Sheng Jinsong quickly said, "Ms. He, please don't be like this. Perhaps I didn't explain clearly enough. I want to reiterate that Xiaofeng's abilities are outstanding. She alone accounts for nearly half of the company's resources and brings in considerable revenue! The reason I've raised the price this high is precisely because Guo Xiaofeng alone supports nearly half of our company's market value!"
"Then Mr. Sheng, your judgment is indeed not very good. Giving all your resources to her is very detrimental to the company's development!" Chen Jie said.
Sheng Jinsong really wanted to say, "What business is it of yours? Just get out!"
But because of He Yufei's two female bodyguards staring menacingly, he could only swallow the words that were already on his tongue.
Instead, he said to He Yufei, "If you're not satisfied with the price, we can continue to discuss it. There's no need to finalize it right away!"
"I don't think there's anything left to discuss. Thirty billion now, and in a few days, it won't even fetch thirty billion," Chen Jie said.
"You shut up!" Guo Xiaofeng exclaimed angrily. "As long as I'm here, our company will be worth more than thirty billion! What do you know, you bumpkin!"
He Yufei sneered, "I came to see you with sincerity, yet you seem to be joking with me."
"However, there's one point Mr. Chen might be right about. If you don't sell for thirty billion now, then next time, I won't even take thirty billion!"
"You..."
Sheng Jinsong pointed at He Yufei, "Even if you're not buying, there's no need to say such things. How could our company be worth less than thirty billion? How about this, it's inconvenient today with outsiders here, let's all go back and cool down, and schedule another formal meeting to discuss slowly."
"No need, we're leaving!" He Yufei immediately walked out with her two female assistants.
Sheng Jinsong and Guo Xiaofeng exchanged glances, then looked at Chen Jie with a cold snort and left directly.
Chen Jie also left the hotel.
A moment later, he found a luxurious RV by the roadside.
He immediately knocked on the door.
Soon, the door opened, and He Yufei nervously said to Chen Jie, "Chen Jie, come in quickly."
Chen Jie nodded and walked in.
He noticed some women's belongings scattered on the bed inside, and no luggage.
"We've reached the provincial capital so quickly?" Chen Jie asked.
He Yufei had been quietly observing Chen Jie. She found that Chen Jie seemed unchanged after not seeing him for days, his demeanor was still as excellent as ever.
"Yes, after I finalized it on the phone, I brought them over. Chen Jie, was my performance just now okay?" He Yufei asked nervously.
She was very worried that Chen Jie might be dissatisfied with her.
The other two women in the car stood respectfully behind Chen Jie, looking ready to receive any orders.
Chen Jie smiled and said, "What problem? Your performance was very good."
"It's a shame. If their company were worth an extra billion or two billion, it would still be acceptable. Otherwise, we might not be able to acquire Shengshi Company," He Yufei said regretfully.
It wasn't that she regretted not being able to start an entertainment company, but if this project couldn't get off the ground, she would have no reason to develop in the provincial capital.
Only by letting Chen Jie order her around did she feel confident and secure.
"Don't worry, there's still a chance," Chen Jie said.
"A chance?" He Yufei looked surprised.
"That's right. Fifty billion is indeed too high. I did want to acquire their company for thirty billion, but these things can't be rushed. I believe they will soon realize that their company is only worth thirty billion, and then they will beg us to buy it."
He Yufei's face was filled with astonishment.
She completely didn't understand why Chen Jie would say that.
Because it seemed impossible.
Such a large company, with its market value, how could it be worth less than thirty billion?
Even a liquidation sale would be worth more than thirty billion.
However, out of trust in Chen Jie, He Yufei chose to believe him.
"How about this, you stay in the provincial capital for a few more days to see if they contact you again. I also have my own things to do, so I won't be able to entertain you further."
Just then, Chen Jie noticed an elderly man loitering not far away.
The old man's gaze darted around as if he were looking for someone.
Others might not be able to discern the old man's background, but Chen Jie immediately recognized him as a martial arts master, whose strength had reached the Grandmaster level.
Zhang Sifeng?
He actually dared to come.
Chen Jie smiled, preparing to bid farewell to He Yufei.
"Chen Jie, um, where do you live? At Miss Wang's place?" He Yufei's pretty face blushed. She didn't respond to Chen Jie but asked him instead.
"No, I'm carrying out a secret mission and need to keep a low profile, so I'm living in a nearby residential complex."
Chen Jie said.
"Then if the boss is keeping a low profile, I want to be low-profile too. Chen Jie, why don't I come and stay with you for a few days? We couldn't find suitable hotels nearby before." He Yufei suddenly said with a blush.
The two cold and elegant female bodyguards beside her looked awkward.
They hadn't checked any hotels when they arrived, and He Yufei's reason was too far-fetched.
Chen Jie, however, didn't think too much about it.
He lived in a three-bedroom apartment, so an extra person wouldn't be a problem. Moreover, he could discuss work matters with He Yufei earlier.
Therefore, he said, "That's fine too. I'll give you the key, and you can go rest there now. I won't be back until tonight."
Chen Jie casually tossed his key to He Yufei and told her his address.
He Yufei took the key and quickly said to the two elegant bodyguards, "You don't need to protect me at the boss's place. Drive the car away and find a hotel to stay in. If you can't find one, just stay in the car for now."
"Also, don't let any other men into the boss's car, understand?" He Yufei commanded.
The two replied nervously, "Ms. He, don't worry! Unless it's the boss himself, we won't let any other man in!"
"Let's go then."
It was just a car, and Chen Jie didn't say anything.
Soon, he got out of the car and followed Zhang Sifeng.
Zhang Sifeng looked like an elderly man from the outside, but he walked with the agility of a young man.
During the time Chen Jie was tracking him, Zhang Sifeng kept pacing around the Four Seasons Hotel.
However, he showed no intention of entering the hotel.