You You Entertainment President’s Office.

“Tui Buliu, are you crazy?! Who allowed you to apologize?!” As soon as Tui Buliu pushed the door open, a teacup came flying at him.

He tilted his head to dodge it, and the cup smashed against the glass door with a loud “bang.”

The female secretary outside the door was scared stiff, but Tui Buliu, in the eye of the storm, remained calm and composed. He walked up to the president without a change in expression and asked, “You wanted to see me?”

“Look at the mess you’ve made!” You You Entertainment’s president, Yong Baosheng, slammed the table, his face shaking with anger.

“Just because of your nonsense earlier, now everyone is saying we signed sky-high contracts with artists!”

Tui Buliu replied, “Oh, so was the contract signed with me?”

Knowing Tui Buliu was being sarcastic, Yong Baosheng turned red with anger but realized getting angry wouldn’t help. He took a deep breath and started playing the emotional card: “Little Tui, I know you have your difficulties, but do you realize your nonsense has caused the company huge losses? Many managers have received requests to terminate contracts. If every trainee terminates their contract, what will happen to our company?”

“That is indeed a problem,” Tui Buliu pondered for a moment and sincerely suggested, “Why not close down early?”

Yong Baosheng: “You—”

“I never consult for low-quality companies, but since I’m here, I’ll kindly give you some advice,” Tui Buliu sat on a single sofa, as if giving a lecture to MBA students. “An excellent business model needs to follow at least two points: providing unique value to customers and having a sustainable profit model. Only then can it bring continuous returns to shareholders. And your company…”

He paused, his gaze falling on Yong Baosheng’s face.

At that moment, Yong Baosheng felt a sudden fear, like a student being called on by a teacher. He wanted to curse Tui Buliu, but what came out was, “What’s wrong with my company?”

“Sorry, your company lacks both points,” Tui Buliu pointed out sharply. “A company that makes money by exploiting people with unfair contracts should close down early.”

Close down, close down, again with the closing down!

“Tui Buliu!” Yong Baosheng stood up in anger, almost getting high blood pressure. “I took you in out of kindness, gave you a job, helped treat your sister’s illness, and this is how you repay me?”

“Oh, there’s such a thing?” Tui Buliu nodded, a bit surprised, and generously said, “In that case, I won’t charge a consulting fee this time.”

“Who the hell is talking about that?!” Yong Baosheng was shocked by Tui Buliu’s shamelessness but couldn’t out-curse or out-fight him. Suddenly, Yong Baosheng remembered he had leverage.

“Don’t forget,” he smiled triumphantly, eager to regain some ground, “your contract is still with the company. Terminating it requires a ten million penalty.”

Tui Buliu’s expression became serious: “Can’t terminate it?”

“No.” Yong Baosheng lifted his chin, finally feeling relieved.

“No choice,” after a moment of silence, Tui Buliu seemed to make a difficult decision, “then I’ll reluctantly take on the role of company CEO.”

Yong Baosheng: ???

Yong Baosheng was stunned by his shamelessness: “Tui Buliu, are you out of your mind? Did Lin Su scare you stupid?”

Tui Buliu: “You don’t want to?”

“This is my company! Of course, I don’t want to!”

“Regrettable, you missed a chance to get rich.”

“Tui Buliu!”

Yong Baosheng almost got high blood pressure from anger. He took a deep breath and said angrily, “I don’t care what you took, but I’m telling you now, the company has decided to release a statement in half an hour saying there are no sky-high contracts. As for Lin Su’s contract, it’s all your personal doing, nothing to do with the company!”

“Congratulations, you made the worst move.”

“Do you have a better way?!”

“Of course.”

Yong Baosheng’s first reaction was to think Tui Buliu was lying, but this guy was too calm, looking like a successful entrepreneur. Watching Tui Buliu on the sofa, Yong Baosheng suddenly remembered the high-flying entrepreneurs he saw at the World Economic Forum last year.

Listening wouldn’t hurt. After much hesitation, Yong Baosheng finally nodded, “Then let’s hear it.”

Tui Buliu didn’t speak immediately, only said, “First, tell me about You You Entertainment’s operation model.”

“Our company is…” Yong Baosheng reflexively started to answer, then realized Tui Buliu might be tricking him, quickly changing his tone, “Are you trying to get cheeky with me? I’m asking you to speak!”

Tui Buliu remained unchanged, standing up from the chair: “Then there’s no need to talk further.”

“What do you mean?” Yong Baosheng blocked his way angrily, “Who allowed you to leave? Didn’t you say you have a better way?”

“Without knowing the full picture, I can’t comment,” Tui Buliu glanced at him, his expression indifferent, “Since you don’t trust me, find someone else.”

“You really think I rely on you? I just wanted to see what tricks you have.” Yong Baosheng laughed angrily, threatening back, “Don’t forget, your contract is still with me, and terminating it requires a ten million penalty. And your sister’s medical bills, if you leave now, you’ll come back begging on your knees!”

“Nice threat,” Tui Buliu nodded, surprisingly showing some appreciation, “So you’re not planning to terminate my contract?”

Yong Baosheng laughed, “Termination is possible, but first, pay the ten million penalty.”

Tui Buliu: “Then use it to pay taxes?”

“What do you mean?” Business people are sensitive about tax issues, and Yong Baosheng immediately retorted, “Don’t think you can threaten me. I haven’t evaded taxes!”

“This isn’t a threat, just a reminder.”

He doesn’t know the real situation of his company, luckily I didn’t tell him earlier.

Yong Baosheng breathed a sigh of relief.

But soon, he saw the young man across from him smile.

“But what comes next is a real threat.”

Yong Baosheng’s smile disappeared.

“I think Mrs. Yong,” Tui Buliu sat in the boss’s chair, his actions arrogant but his tone gentle and polite, “wouldn’t mind knowing her husband has an illegitimate child outside.”

“How do you… no, what nonsense are you talking?!” Yong Baosheng snatched the family photo from his desk, full of vigilance.

Tui Buliu’s gaze fell on his wrist: “Nice watch.”

Yong Baosheng watched him warily, not speaking.

Tui Buliu: “The secretary who brought me in, Secretary Zhou, is wearing the same model.”

Yong Baosheng’s expression changed for a moment but quickly recovered, calmly saying, “Just a coincidence.”

Tui Buliu raised an eyebrow: “The photo is also a coincidence?”

“What photo?”

Tui Buliu recalled the scene he saw when he came in, calmly saying, “Secretary Zhou had a photo of her and her child on her desk. The photo was cropped, but there was an extra hand on the boy’s shoulder, coincidentally wearing the same watch as you.”

Yong Baosheng’s face turned so dark it was almost dripping water. After a long internal struggle, he exhaled and finally compromised, “Speak, what do you want?”

Tui Buliu: “I want to know You You Entertainment’s operation model.”

Yong Baosheng sighed, slumping onto the guest sofa, “Fine, I’ll tell you.”

You You Entertainment’s rise was simple and crude. Years ago, Yong Baosheng heard that talent shows made money, so he started a management company with friends. But they had no resources or channels, so they took the back door. You You Entertainment signed a large number of amateur trainees at low prices, making trainees pay for training. If one became famous, it was pure luck. If not, it didn’t matter; they made money from training fees.

As for trainees wanting to leave, sorry, there’s a huge termination fee waiting for you.

This business model wasn’t sustainable, but You You Entertainment got lucky, with a pair of twins suddenly becoming popular. The previously unknown You You Entertainment came to the forefront, attracting many young people like Lin Su who wanted to enter the entertainment industry.

But they didn’t expect to hit a snag with Lin Su.

“Understood,” Tui Buliu analyzed after listening, “You You Entertainment neither provides unique value to customers nor has a sustainable profit model. Your success today is all due to your personal luck.”

“That’s right,” Yong Baosheng got smug, “Even fortune tellers said I’m lucky, destined for success.”

“Unfortunately, you can expand with luck, but as the entertainment market improves, if you don’t change your development model, you’ll be eliminated by the market sooner or later.”

Although Yong Baosheng was a bit of a fool, he had been in the entertainment circle for years and vaguely felt this change. He asked Tui Buliu, “Then what should I do?”

“Sincerely apologize, admit mistakes, fundamentally address the issues, and thoroughly eliminate factors hindering the company’s development.”

“Don’t even think about it,” Yong Baosheng refused without hesitation, “If they all terminate their contracts, how will I make money?”

Tui Buliu: “Then consider the second method.”

“What?”

“Simple, update the trainees’ contracts,” Tui Buliu said, “But this time, remove the sky-high penalty clause.”

“Then I’ll be losing out!” Yong Baosheng was still unwilling.

Tui Buliu: “Think about it, besides Lin Su, have you made money from penalties?”

How could there be more? Such fools are rare, encountering one is already lucky.

Yong Baosheng mumbled for a long time, finally saying, “But there’s still Lin Su.”

“But after the Lin Su incident, do you think anyone would sign such a contract?”

“This…”

“Better to act decisively and find a new business model.”

“But the contracts were signed by them, I didn’t force them. The penalty is just a bit high. Now they want to back out, then why sign contracts at all?”

Tui Buliu: “Do trainees accompany clients for drinks?”

“Some trainees want the opportunity, we’re just facilitating as a management company. If they really don’t want to, can I force them?”

Tui Buliu played with the pen on the table, his expression amused, “You say it like you did a great deed.”

“It’s not a good deed, but I haven’t done anything illegal!” Yong Baosheng felt guilty, trying to shift the blame, “Besides, Lin Su is your trainee, you sent him to accompany clients, you threatened him. If there’s a problem, it’s your problem!”

Tui Buliu: “…”

What a big blame, and he can’t shake it off.

“I hadn’t finished earlier,” Tui Buliu didn’t argue, cleverly changing the topic, “I said trainees can sign new contracts, but only if they meet the company’s performance requirements.”

“Performance requirements?” Yong Baosheng got interested.

“As you said, the contract is unfair, but they signed it. Adults should be responsible for their actions. So I suggest if a trainee debuts, they can sign a new contract.”

“Debut and sign a new contract?” Yong Baosheng was stunned for a moment, then realized, “Right, if someone debuts, the money made will be much more than now. Even with a normal contract, the company will earn more than before.”

Tui Buliu: “Glad you finally understand.”

“Strange, why didn’t I think of it before?” Yong Baosheng laughed, excited, “I underestimated you, kid, you do have some skills!”

He was so happy he spun around the office, then shouted to the door, “Secretary Zhou, call Minister Wang from the PR department.”

Secretary Zhou rushed in, but stopped suddenly.

A young man sat in the president’s exclusive leather chair, wearing a cheap suit but exuding a strong aura. Just meeting his gaze brought a strong sense of pressure.

Secretary Zhou quickly looked away, turning to Yong Baosheng. The usually domineering Yong Baosheng was standing obediently beside him, with a flattering smile.

Having been Yong Baosheng’s secretary and lover for years, she had never seen such a scene.

“President?” Secretary Zhou opened her mouth, almost speechless.

“This chair is comfortable, let him sit.” Yong Baosheng smiled, putting an arm around her shoulder, excited, “Sweetheart, I have something to tell you.”

“Wait.” A deep, cold voice came from behind, carrying an undeniable sense of pressure.

“What is it?” Yong Baosheng immediately ran to his side.

Tui Buliu tapped the table with his finger, “My contract.”

“Oh, that…” Yong Baosheng smiled, sly like an old fox, “Artists can debut, but an agent’s contract isn’t so easily terminated.”

Tui Buliu wasn’t surprised, “Your terms.”

“Don’t be mad,” Yong Baosheng started flattering him, “You’re so capable now, if you just leave, where can I find someone as good as you?”

Tui Buliu glanced at the “JUST ME” materials on the table, suddenly saying, “Three months.”

Yong Baosheng didn’t get it, “What three months?”

“My termination condition,” Tui Buliu said slowly, “By the end of this talent show, I’ll bring someone to debut in the C position.”

“Impossible!” Yong Baosheng shook his head without hesitation, “You don’t know, Lin Zheng invested billions in the show, the C position was already reserved for Lin Su, it’s just a formality now.”

Tui Buliu remained unfazed, simply saying, “You just need to agree, I’ll give you the result you want.”

“You…” Yong Baosheng wanted to say more, but the young man’s gaze was firm, more determined than ever.

Having been in business for years, Yong Baosheng had never seen such a determined look. It reminded him of his younger self, thinking he could achieve anything.

Yong Baosheng couldn’t explain why, but he said, “Fine, you said it yourself, if you can’t get our company’s trainee to debut in the C position, you can’t terminate the contract.”

“Naturally,” Tui Buliu tapped the table, continuing, “Given your unreliable staff, I’ll temporarily act as the head of the trainee division.”

Secretary Zhou: ???

Yong Baosheng: “…”

“And, assign me a work assistant and driver. As for a personal assistant…” Under Yong Baosheng’s increasingly shocked gaze, Tui Buliu generously changed his mind, “Forget it, not needed for now.”

Most people aren’t to his liking anyway, better not to have one.

Yong Baosheng: “…”

How can someone be so shameless???

“Why are you looking at me?” Tui Buliu crossed his arms, speaking as if he were the company president, “Do I need to say such a small thing twice?”