Free Web NovelChapter 1142: Chapter 1142: That’s Just Too Bullying
Jian Qicai’s stern face was handsome and charming. When he sat on the sofa and crossed his legs, he still exuded a certain flair. Even with his outfit full of brand logos, he didn’t come off as tacky; instead, he seemed quite upscale.
Most importantly, this guy knows how to live. After he snapped his fingers, the woman who had been standing behind him soon brought over two cups of coffee, placing them in front of Jian Qicai and Lin Tian. Then she stood guard nearby, not allowing anyone to approach.
Jian Qicai and Lin Tian sat facing each other, casually sipping their coffee, not bothering with what Lin Tian might be thinking, patiently waiting for his response.
Lin Tian took a sip of his coffee and frowned. No matter how much sugar is added, he’s not used to it; tea is still better.
Putting down his cup, Lin Tian said, "I could have swallowed Wang Entertainment by myself, just like I did with Global Department Store before, and it would be easier. Why should I let you have a piece of the pie?"
"You have a point, but... as far as I know, neither the Bai Family nor Qiansimei temp is currently planning to enter the entertainment industry, right? If you don’t want to cooperate, I can always find someone else, and you all can compete for it, though it would be a bit more troublesome that way," Jian Qicai replied with a smile.
Lin Tian didn’t comment, waiting for him to continue.
"As you said, you can swallow Wang Entertainment, but I bet that neither you, Bai Shishi, nor Liou Qingcheng’s parents have that in mind at the moment, isn’t that right?" Jian Qicai asked with a smile. It must be said, this guy looks quite handsome when he smiles.
Lin Tian was comfortably nestled in the sofa, thinking for a moment before saying, "Maybe, so what?"
"You might not be inclined, but I am. Wang is too big for me to swallow on my own; it would be easier for us both to collaborate."
"Still the same question, why should I partner with you? You have to give me a compelling reason," Lin Tian said.
Jian Qicai straightened up, smiled confidently, and said, "It’s simple. Because when you took over three companies under the Wang Family earlier, you weren’t ready for it, and it was a mess afterward, causing significant losses and taking months to recover. Am I wrong?"
Lin Tian didn’t reply, his expression unchanged. He wasn’t really aware of this until now. Thinking back, Bai Shishi and Mei Ruyan were indeed very busy, barely sleeping, and working around the clock. Lin Tian felt for them; they truly were handling these matters. There might even still be some hidden issues now.
They rarely talked to Lin Tian about this, always sharing the good news and not the bad, probably not wanting him to be troubled by these matters.
"Probably," Lin Tian’s mood suddenly turned a bit blue, feeling a bit wistful about them.
"But this time is different. I’ve made ample preparations, and the chances of unexpected problems occurring after taking over Wang Entertainment will be much lower. Additionally, we at Heyue are an entertainment company, capable of handling things more conveniently and smoothly than you," Jian Qicai said.
"To be honest, what you’ve said does intrigue me a bit," Lin Tian admitted. "Tell me why you came to me." freewebnovёl.ƈom
When Lin Tian said ’me,’ he meant himself. Wouldn’t this kind of thing be more appropriate to approach Bai Shishi about? He was more of a hands-off boss, not knowing much about the company’s affairs. Why did this guy specifically come to him?
"Because you care about women. You surely don’t want your women to be troubled by these matters. Besides, I think it’s easier to talk with you, without too much hassle," Jian Qicai smiled and added, "I’m just a rich second-generation; I don’t like to overthink things."
Lin Tian looked into his eyes and then burst into laughter. At least this guy was speaking the truth.
"How do you plan to cooperate?" Lin Tian asked.
"I know you have a lot of grievances with the Wang Family, and those grievances are the type that won’t cease easily. The Wang Family certainly wouldn’t wait ten years to seek revenge like they say in the books. So the best time to make a move is when your conflicts erupt because during such times, no one would be able to pay attention to a newly established entertainment company that’s been around for only six months, right?"
Jian Qicai proudly finished, sipping his coffee with a confident posture.
"Looks like you’ve really done your homework."
"Of course. Wang Sicong is young and unscrupulous. This time, we’ll treat him just like he’s treated others. When those two popular stars are being scolded miserably, what can Wang Sicong do? The rest is easy." Jian Qicai replied.
When the cash cow is down, and the other artists’ potential hasn’t been tapped into, such a company is naturally easier to handle.
"After it’s done, we’ll split fifty-fifty," Jian Qicai proposed.
"No, that’s too little."
"How is it too little? We’re partners; you contribute, and we contribute, and we definitely contribute a lot," Jian Qicai said plainly.
Lin Tian thought for a bit, then smiled and said, "Seems like we’ve hit an impasse, so forget it. I don’t want to be taken for a fool."
With that, he stood up from the sofa, looking as if he was about to leave.
Leaving already? We’ve only talked a bit?
Jian Qicai was stunned, almost wanting to stomp his feet in anger. If business negotiations were handled the way you do, wouldn’t they all fall apart?
"Sixty-forty!" Jian Qicai said with a stern face.
Lin Tian ignored him, seemingly pretending not to hear.
"That’s already a lot!" Jian Qicai shouted.
Lin Tian still ignored him, leisurely walking away, as if waiting to see if Jian Qicai would give him another chance.
Finally, Jian Qicai couldn’t hold back anymore. He stood up, his face heavy, and shouted, "Thirty-seventy! I take thirty, you take seventy! If you’re not happy, forget it!"
Sure enough, Lin Tian’s steps paused. Turning back, he smiled and said, "I’ve been moved by your sincerity. Although this deal seems like a bit of a loss for me, it’s worth it for making a friend like you! Let’s settle it!"
Jian Qicai’s expression froze; he was so mad he almost wanted to stomp his feet and curse. This jerk is too cunning! You’re calling this a loss? Then I’m practically losing my underwear over this!
Lin Tian watched Jian Qicai’s changing expressions and said, "Say what you want to say. We’re on the same side, right?"
Jian Qicai laughed, frustration turning into amusement. He directly cursed, "You’re such a jerk!"
"Haha, I’ll just take that as a compliment," Lin Tian rubbed his nose and laughed. "Let me compliment you too, you jerk more than I do."
"..." Jian Qicai was at a loss for words; calling someone a jerk and they’re still smug about it. Then he says you’re even more of a jerk and plays it off as a compliment—who even compliments like that?
It’s too much bullying!
