The Wealthy Tycoon's Game of Life

Chapter 1618: Chapter 651: Hot Commodity_2

Zhou Wang said indifferently, ”Although Woo-bin ran away, someone will deal with him. However, there are two other people whose opinions I need to consult with you about.”

When Park Jeongyun was taken away, Woo-bin saw the situation wasn’t looking good and slipped away. But once a monk has run, his orchard cannot escape; Zhou Wang doesn’t believe the Park family, who has already implicitly abandoned Park Jeongyun, would dare continue to protect him.

That will be a subsequent tug-of-war, likely involving some exchange of interests. Zhou Wang plans to have Charles represent him in handling it together.

Upon hearing Zhou Wang’s inquiry, Cui Min’er thought for a moment and tentatively asked, ”Are you talking about Li Lina and Sun Nana?”

”Hmm, after all, they are your friends...”

To Zhou Wang, these minor characters don’t really matter, but he still needs to respect Cui Min’er’s opinion.

”But they no longer see me as a friend.”

Cui Min’er first said sadly, then murmured, ”I don’t want them to have a good time, but I don’t want to go overboard either...”

”Understood.”

Without more explanation, after a moment of tenderness with Cui Min’er, Zhou Wang patted her perky hips and said, ”I have things to attend to, so I might not have time to be with you. Shall I have someone take you to eat something?”

Although Cui Min’er often finds herself clueless, she understood from Zhou Wang this time. She shook her head and said while posing obediently:

”Then I will head home first.”

”Okay, I’ll have someone send you.”

Zhou Wang didn’t insist; the party wasn’t over yet, and he had plenty of trivial things to handle as the true host of the moment. As Cui Min’er isn’t part of this circle, she would likely feel uncomfortable alone, and Zhou Wang didn’t have the time to care for her.

...

”Chairman, I was ignorant before, please give me another chance!”

While Zhou Wang was holding champagne and chatting with Lin Yun’er, upon hearing this, he turned his head.

The surroundings fell silent for a moment, and many guests unconsciously cast their gaze over.

At this moment, bowing deeply to Zhou Wang and seeking his forgiveness was, of course, Vice President An Qixian.

Seeing An Qixian’s embarrassing appearance, not far away, Jiang Xin felt fortunate. Although he did not favor Zhou Wang and Park’s fight, at least he did not foolishly take sides, merely watching coldly...

Hmm, although it seems like he already made a fool of himself when Zhou Wang’s powerful subordinate found the warehouse.

”Vice President An, what do you mean by this? We’re all board members, and you don’t seem to have anything requiring my forgiveness.”

Upon hearing Zhou Wang’s detached words, An Qixian knew that merely admitting wrongdoing publicly was far from enough to win Zhou Wang’s forgiveness.

But he was indeed terrified, seeing Park Jeongyun utterly powerless before Zhou Wang, not to mention himself. So, gritting his teeth and unwillingly, An Qixian said:

”Chairman, after careful consideration, I plan to shift the focus of my business to other industries. Therefore, based on the shareholder agreement signed earlier, I hope YG Entertainment can buy back the total of 6.3% shares I hold...”

”Oh, Vice President An wants to withdraw his shares? That’s truly a pity!”

Zhou Wang said it’s a pity, but his expression remained calm, ”Since that’s the case, I will have my assistant coordinate with you. As for the price, I won’t let you suffer. Let’s have a 10% markup on your original purchase price, how about that?”

When Zhou Wang said ”won’t let you suffer,” An Qixian felt secretly relieved, but upon hearing Zhou Wang’s offer of only a ”10% markup,” An Qixian’s face instantly stiffened.

At first glance, it seemed fine; not only could An Qixian recover his initial investment, but he also earned 10%. The problem was...

He bought the YG Entertainment shares damn ten years ago!

At that time, YG Entertainment was still in the development phase and hadn’t gone public yet. Based on the current market value, these shares would be worth at least ten million US Dollars, whereas An Qixian spent only about one million US Dollars when purchasing...

Zhou Wang’s buyback price isn’t just ”cabbage price,” it’s outright robbery.

If he kept 100 million US Dollars in the bank for ten years, the interest would likely exceed 100,000 US Dollars...

”What’s wrong, Vice President An seems unwilling? If so, that’s okay, you can continue working at YG Entertainment, and I look forward to your future performance.”

Zhou Wang said indifferently.

There was no threat, yet An Qixian instantly recognized the situation and had to lower his head immediately, preventing Zhou Wang from seeing his uncontrolled expression:

”Thank you, Chairman Zhou, for your generosity. I’ll swiftly sign the agreement with your assistant.”

An Qixian uttered this through clenched teeth and left hastily, too ashamed to stay.

Watching his retreating back, Zhou Wang sneered inwardly. He certainly knew he was robbing, and that An Qixian would be very dissatisfied, but so what?

This is the cost of ”choosing the wrong side.”

The grievance from such a weakling could hardly stir Zhou Wang’s heart.

In harsh terms, An Qixian wasn’t even qualified to be his enemy.

”Miss Yun’er, what were you saying to me just now?”

Only when Zhou Wang started speaking again with a smile did the surrounding cold, tense atmosphere ease, and everyone casually turned their heads, yet their respect for Zhou Wang deepened.

Lin Yun’er’s black-and-white eyes moved slightly, then she smiled sweetly, voluntarily hooking Zhou Wang’s arm, ”Chairman Zhou, you promised just now that you would invite me to dance the first song, surely you haven’t forgotten?”

...

With Chief Prosecutor Lin and others leaving one after another, with a gleaming face, President Jin also sent the media reporters off, and the banquet finally began to fall into its normal rhythm.

Drinking, socializing, dancing... Amidst the intermingling of cups and bright smiles, the entertainment industry folks most adept at such occasions, because losing their restraint, showcased their most exquisite side.

Regardless of whether their public persona for fans was a ”cool goddess” or a ”cold male god,” this was a time for bright smiles, seeking networking opportunities and some concealed exchange of interests.

As the party host who had just demonstrated his strong power, Zhou Wang was undoubtedly the sole focal point of the whole event.

Though Charles, displaying his strong network, was uncommonly connected, as he didn’t own an entertainment company, he doesn’t directly influence everyone’s fate. Meanwhile, Zhou Wang, who now completely dominated YG Entertainment and apparently held the Huaxia resources, was the genuine ”hot-ticket item”...

Zhou Wang experienced for the first time what it was like when entertainment industry stars lowered themselves to get close to flatter him.

After just finishing a dance with Lin Yun’er, Jin Zhiyuan promptly followed up and invited him, then IU, Jang Yoon-young, Liu Zhimin... along with many actresses Zhou Wang felt familiar but couldn’t name.

Zhou Wang wasn’t particularly skilled at ballroom dancing, but seemingly every actress inviting him was happy to guide Zhou Wang through their own body’s movements. Hesitant, they would voluntarily place Zhou Wang’s hand onto their smooth waists or uplifted bottoms, seeming anxious lest Zhou Wang feel shy...

Upon finishing three or four dances, Zhou Wang, entirely led by the women, didn’t feel tired; only the mixture of perfume scents disturbed him.

As for those second and third-tier girl group members or freelance models, they didn’t even qualify to queue for a dance invite from Zhou Wang. They could only rack their brains, trying to get in front of Zhou Wang, praying for a miracle to pique his interest.

The most exaggerated was a model who had presumably waited at VIP restroom entrance for who knows how long, and upon seeing Zhou Wang, feigned bending to fasten the high-heel buckle... In her ultra-short skirt, the pastoral scene from a wealthy family naturally unfolded before Zhou Wang’s eyes.

The point was, she had no underwear.

As the party went on, Zhou Wang finally couldn’t endure the omnipresent, overwhelming ”intense enthusiasm.”

Especially with continuous alcohol consumption, Zhou Wang also feared someone might try pushing monkfish on him. He knew his limits well, and worried about potential trouble thus excused himself from excessive drinking, letting Charles carry him away first.

Marking entry into the private elevator, the surroundings finally quieted down, Charles serving to escort Zhou Wang back to the room, then pat his shoulder with a chuckle:

”Alright, stop acting, I know you’re not the least bit drunk... Dear Zhou, ready to receive my true ’gift’ now?”