"Duo'er told me about you. You said your career was ruined, so you could spend a little more money, change your name, leave this city, and start a new life elsewhere, wouldn't that be the same?"
The man, hearing that half of his objective was achieved, continued:
"Now, not only is my career ruined, but my father and mother have also been affected and are currently in the hospital. Don't you think you should do something about this?" Sister Jin nodded and said,
"Mm, it's indeed proper to help you deal with this! How about this, another three hundred thousand, to compensate your uncle and aunt as nutritional expenses, what do you say?"
Hearing Sister Jin's offer of only three hundred thousand, the man was displeased and said:
"Three hundred thousand? Yun Duo'er is a big star. If I casually sell this news to a few paparazzi, it would be more than three hundred thousand. Besides, I've also found out that Yun Duo'er gets over a hundred thousand for each episode of 'Super Brain', and with her current high exposure, she makes millions for a single scene! Giving me three hundred thousand, is that how you treat a beggar?"
Sister Jin, seeing the man's agitated state, thought to herself:
Outsiders only see how glamorous it is to be a star and how easy it is to make money, but they never consider that being a celebrity is just a profession.
"I advise you not to make an exorbitant demand. State your price clearly. How much money do you want to be magnanimous about this matter?"
Seeing that Sister Jin had relented, the man coldly sneered and said:
"Hmph! Two million, take it or leave it! Once I get the money, I'll immediately disappear with my parents, and I won't say a word."
Upon hearing the man's sky-high demand, Sister Jin tentatively threatened:
"Two million?! I advise you not to be too greedy. If you don't cooperate, as a company that has made so many people famous, we have plenty of ways to make you disappear from public view! Besides, you're an unknown nobody, who would believe whether what you say is true or false? How much of a stir could these words cause online?!"
Hearing Sister Jin's words, the man said:
"Do you think I'm that foolish? Of course, I've made preparations. The things you had me do before, I have evidence to prove my innocence!"
Upon hearing this, Sister Jin's expression changed slightly:
"Hmph! Since you have evidence, if you want two million, you must hand over all this evidence to me, with no backups. If any backups are discovered, you're finished!"
The man listened:
"Backups?! I am quite professional. This is an exclusive. If you just give me the money, I will definitely give you all the evidence."
Hearing the man's reply, Sister Jin was about to tap the phone she was currently on, intending to call the bodyguards outside to apprehend the man.
Seeing Sister Jin's movement, the man continued:
"I advise you not to act rashly. It's best to just give me the money obediently. Because I didn't bring these things with me when I came here today! After all, I'm not a fool to come and discuss such matters with you; I definitely need to ensure my own safety first!"
Sister Jin's expression grew increasingly grim. The man, feeling smug, continued:
"What if you do something that silences me? After all, I've been around the entertainment industry for a long time; I understand this principle."
"Since you put it that way, we can't do anything about you! Two million, I..."
Just then, a bodyguard walked in from outside and whispered something to Sister Jin.
Upon hearing this, Sister Jin's expression relaxed, and she said:
"You want two million, so be it. We will arrange a time with you, and it will be cash on delivery."
Seeing Sister Jin suddenly relent, the man cautiously said:
"I will set the time for payment. As for the location, we can conduct the transaction online. This way, we can have both money and goods exchanged simultaneously."
"Words are not proof! How can you guarantee that you will hand over all the evidence?"
Hearing Sister Jin's words, the man understood that Sister Jin wanted to get the evidence for free, to make him produce it now and then seize it.
"Hmph! As expected of a large company. Such thorough consideration."
The man took out his phone from his clothes and shook it, indicating:
"Stop wasting my time here with nonsense! Starting at 3 AM, I've set up a timed email to be sent out 24 hours later. By then, major media outlets will receive the emails I've sent them! Soon, everyone online will know about this matter!"
The man then looked down at the time:
"Now, considering the time, you and I have been delaying here for so long, and there are less than fifteen hours left!"
Sister Jin's phone rang. From the other end came the furious voice of CEO Si:
"Give him the money!"
He then reprimanded:
"Idiot! In the future, tell Yun Duo'er not to give anyone any leverage!"
The man also saw the sound of the phone on Sister Jin's desk, which was placed face down. He triumphantly handed over the bank account he had prepared:
"This is the account for the payment! I hope your company will transfer the money by 3 PM this afternoon, otherwise, I can't guarantee what will happen next!"
After speaking, he stood up:
"May our cooperation be pleasant!"
He swaggered out of the bar.
Seeing the man's triumphant demeanor, Sister Jin angrily kicked the leg of the table.
She then called Yun Duo'er:
"Next time, please use your brain and don't confront Liu Yifeng and his son! Tongtong is your own child, why do you keep trying to trouble a child?"
Yun Duo'er, upon receiving the call and hearing Sister Jin's scolding, was momentarily stunned but knew better than to retort.
She repeatedly said:
"Okay, Sister Jin, it won't happen again! I will focus on my career from now on."
She then cautiously added:
"Sister Jin, how much money did this incident cost? I will compensate the company."
Hearing Yun Duo'er's words, Sister Jin's expression slightly improved, and her tone softened a bit:
"This matter not only cost a lot of money! The company doesn't expect you to give him money; you were cultivated by the company. However, from now on, no matter what work the company arranges for you, you will no longer have the right to refuse."
Hearing Sister Jin say this, Yun Duo'er understood that her future days might not be easy.
This further solidified her determination to reach the highest position.
Yun Duo'er replied weakly:
"I understand, Sister Jin."
Sister Jin then hung up the phone, seemingly satisfied.
After scolding Yun Duo'er on the phone, Sister Jin hurried back to the company to face the CEO's anger.