My Son-in-law Is A War God-Chapter 2307 - 2309: Can’t Go Against Your Conscience!
Jiang Meng said with a bitter smile, "Both films are still selling well, if we fire him now, it might cause some negative effects.
I can only endure.
We won’t need him for the next movie.
This person is indeed too much.
When they initially signed the contract, they were just newcomers.
So we promised them a salary of one million each.
The male and female leads got two million.
Additionally, two percent of the profits also includes them.
The more the film sells, the more they earn.
He has already made tens of millions from this film.
But he’s still not satisfied.
He suggested renegotiating the contract.
For the next film, the salary must be at least a billion Dragon Coin.
Not only that, his work ethic is becoming more and more lax."
"What about the others?"
Xiao Chen asked.
"The others are fine, especially Yang Yutong and Lan Yini, these two have not gotten carried away, on the contrary, they have become more cautious and careful.
They are even working harder.
Perhaps they also know, achieving success once is easy, but maintaining that success is difficult."
Jiang Meng said with a smile.
"Hmm, at least not everyone is letting fame go to their head!"
Xiao Chen chuckled, feeling a bit relieved.
Otherwise, he would have regretted recommending these people to Bailong Entertainment in the first place.
The next day, the representative from Xinxing Group, Bai Huo, came again.
To officially sign the contract.
Yang Yutong, Lin Zhengtao, and others were present.
Lin Zhengtao was particularly excited.
A billion-dollar endorsement fee, it’s something he dreams of.
He also wanted his wealth to match his fame.
At that time, he could live in a mansion, drive luxury cars.
Though he is earning quite a bit now.
He is still not satisfied.
Human greed is a bottomless pit, and Lin Zhengtao has fallen into it.
"President Jiang, here’s the contract, take a look. If there’s no issue, you can sign it."
Bai Huo said with a smile.
Jiang Meng smiled and said, "Sorry, President Bai, after my careful consideration, our Bailong Entertainment is still lacking, and might not meet the requirements of Xinxing Group.
We won’t sign this contract!"
"Boom!"
Jiang Meng’s words were like a clap of thunder.
A bolt from the blue.
It stunned everyone at the scene.
Especially Lin Zhengtao.
Standing up without any regard for his image and shouting, "Jiang Meng, what are you relying on, to say we won’t sign just because you don’t want to?
We had a good conversation yesterday, didn’t we?
Shouldn’t such a big decision be discussed with us?"
Others were also puzzled.
Xinxing Group is so generous, offering a billion in endorsement fees, just for attending a charity gala!
And yet this is declined?
Yuan Cheng, Yang Liying, and others didn’t quite understand.
But Yang Liying still supported Jiang Meng, she glanced coldly at Lin Zhengtao and said, "You’re just a contracted artist of the company, major company decisions are not for you to meddle in.
Sit down!
If President Jiang says we won’t sign, then there must be a reason for it, why are you getting excited?"
"Me!"
Lin Zhengtao’s face was unpleasant.
Today’s occasion, originally they weren’t supposed to be here.
It was Jiang Meng who made an exception for them to attend, just to inform them firsthand.
"Yes, Zhengtao, stop it, President Jiang has her reasons!"
Yang Yutong and others also urged Lin Zhengtao.
Lin Zhengtao is indeed becoming more presumptuous.
A contracted artist.
A five-year contract, with less than a year fulfilled.
Yet he dares to confront leaders.
He truly doesn’t know his place.
Lin Zhengtao was displeased but looking at Ding Mulan behind Jiang Meng, he held back.
Ding Mulan is an expert.
She listens to Jiang Meng without question.
If things get rough, it won’t end well for him.
Yuan Cheng at this moment asked, "President Jiang, is what you said just a courtesy, what’s the real reason? You didn’t notify us beforehand?"
Not only him, other executives were confused.
They were delighted, as Bailong Entertainment was finally going to collaborate with a big company.
But Jiang Meng directly vetoed it.
Bai Huo also smiled faintly and said, "President Jiang, yesterday we had a pleasant conversation and agreed to sign the contract today.
Why suddenly change your mind?
Did someone give you bad advice?
This is going back on one’s word."
Lin Zhengtao couldn’t hold back and stood up again, "Yes, it’s breaking one’s promise!
Although you are the company’s boss, you can’t be so arbitrary, right?
Our reputation as artists is important.
We promised them yesterday, and today we back out.
Who would dare to hire us in the future?"
"Did you sign the contract?"
Jiang Meng asked coldly, looking at Lin Zhengtao.
"No, no!"
Lin Zhengtao was a bit afraid of Jiang Meng.
Jiang Meng’s aura was terrifying, akin to many experts.
"Since we haven’t signed a contract, there is no binding agreement, why can’t we change our mind? Adhering to contracts is contract spirit.
Moreover, who gave you the nerve to interrupt me again and again.
You are becoming more presumptuous.
Do you want to terminate your contract with the company?
Fine, we initially agreed on a billion for contract termination.
Pay up and you can leave, and we owe each other nothing.
This is called contract spirit, it’s called reputation!"
Jiang Meng said coldly.
Lin Zhengtao stammered, not daring to say anything further.
At present, he hasn’t reached the point to confront Jiang Meng.
He truly doesn’t have that capacity.
Nor has he got that leverage.
However, anger was boiling within him.
He swore that he would take revenge.
He would make Jiang Meng pay.
Great kindness is hard to remember.
But a grudge, he remembers clearly.
Such a person is truly not to be trusted.
Jiang Meng saw Lin Zhengtao quiet down, then looked at Bai Huo and said, "Since you want to know the reason.
Then I’d rather say it directly in front of everyone.
Your company has embezzled trillions of funds designed for public benefit but stages a donation of a hundred billion for a charity gala.
Don’t you find it disgusting?
Our Bailong Entertainment, while not a large company, does have integrity.
We absolutely won’t cooperate with a company like yours.
Unconscionable acts, we firmly won’t commit.
Nor will I allow my employees to engage in them.
Now, do you understand the reason?"
Upon hearing this, everyone understood.
Some understood.
Some did not.
Even after hearing such reasons.
Lin Zhengtao still couldn’t understand.
Does making money involve morality?
Isn’t it true nowadays that poverty is mocked but not moral compromise?
Being poor is the original sin!
Bai Huo’s face suddenly turned very grim, sneering, "Jiang Meng, I hope you don’t regret not cooperating with Xinxing Group today.
You will have your day of misfortune.
And remember, careless words cause trouble.
What you say internally, fine.
If you dare to say it publicly, we will sue you for slander."
"Whether it’s slander, you know in your heart."
Jiang Meng sneered, "Doing guilty deeds leads to seeing ghosts, trillions of funds, aren’t you afraid of being devoured by ghosts at night?"
