How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

"Mr. Gu, now that there's no one else here, just say it directly, what exactly do you want?"

With the team from Wuyou Media having left the office to make calls, Zhang Yang hesitated for a moment before he spoke slowly to Gu Heng with a hint of resignation...

The words sounded forceful, but the undertone of helplessness couldn't be concealed...

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Gu Heng's openly known assets were already thousands of times his own, the power dynamic was entirely unequal.

Everything Gu Heng had said earlier was a blatant humiliation of him, and as someone who's been a small-time boss for so long, he had lived rather comfortably. Being humiliated like this, of course, he'd get angry...

But what use was there in getting angry?

Even if he wanted to go down fighting, he didn't have the capacity to do so.

In a confrontation with the current Gu Heng, the fish would definitely die, and the net would surely remain unbroken.

Gu Heng had blatantly informed him of the plan he was preparing to execute, clearly not caring in the slightest about any countermeasures Zhang Yang might have, a complete crushing of power...

At this point, what could he do besides bow down to Gu Heng?

Listening to Zhang Yang, Gu Heng let out a light chuckle, "Want something? Director Zhang, you must be mistaken, what could I possibly want? Your company, worth a few million, might be a treasure to you, but to me, it's just plain junk. What could there possibly be that I want?"

Zhang Yang: "..."

The fuck are you doing targeting me if you don't want anything? You'd rather spend multiples of money to make sure I get nothing?

But these thoughts he could only entertain in his mind, lacking even the slightest courage to voice them in front of Gu Heng.

Seeing the frustrated expression on Zhang Yang's face gave Gu Heng an inexplicable sense of comfort. Lacking the desire to further humiliate him, Gu Heng slowly continued, "I believe Director Zhang understands that I am friends with Xiao Lan and Lin Jiayun, including He Jing.

Whether you believe it or not, I am only seeking justice for them, that's all."

"Justice?"

Hearing these two words, Zhang Yang was confused, and then said with a puzzled look, "What justice? Although I, Zhang Yang, may not be a great boss, I've never shortchanged those three, have I? Other media companies treat their internet celebrities as money-making machines, I give them enough autonomy, and I never withhold the money they deserve. Where is this 'justice' you speak of coming from?"

Gu Heng snorted impatiently and waved his hand in dismissal, "Don't pretend you're some kind of noble boss. Four people in the office, He Jing and Lin Jiayun aside, I've at least worked for you for two years, how shitty a person you are, I know all too well.

I won't deny what you've said, but these are things you ought to do, and the compensation they get is what they deserve. You don't think that just because other bosses are bastards, you're a saint just because you have an ounce more of conscience, do you?

Let's talk about the contract issue with Lin Jiayun. You have the right to sell your company, no one has the right to interfere.

But do you dare say you didn't know beforehand about the 10-year servitude contract Wuyou Media had prepared for Lin Jiayun?

You knew everything, you just didn't care. You just wanted to sell them for a good price while they were still somewhat valuable, right?

As for how miserable they would end up being exploited by Wuyou Media because of the contract issues, what does it matter to you? After all, you'd elegantly walk away with the buyout money from Wuyou Media.

People can be prostitutes, because aside from saints, everyone in this world is a prostitute.

But you're the most disgusting kind of prostitute, wanting to be a whore and still expecting to be revered as a saint."

The more Gu Heng spoke, the uglier Zhang Yang's face got...

Everyone actually understood what Gu Heng was saying, but bringing it up publicly would be a total face-off, sheer insult...

Zhang Yang really wanted to stand up for himself, but he couldn't muster it. The buyout of seven million didn't matter to Gu Heng, but it did to him. To thoroughly rip off the mask and verbally spar with Gu Heng would be satisfying, but he couldn't bear the consequences...

With this in mind, Zhang Yang took a deep breath, "Mr. Gu, with you saying all this, I don't have anything to rebut, since the facts are as they are. I admit it's unfair to Lin Jiayun and Xiao Lan, but surely I shouldn't have to lose millions just for this so-called fairness?

If I had such a noble spirit, I'd be a saint, and I wouldn't be here being labeled a hypocritical whore by you.

Besides, this is an industry norm, the way everyone operates. Mr. Gu, do you think you can really fight for this fairness?"

Gu Heng's smile remained as he replied, "Of course, I can't deal with it, nor do I intend to. There are so many oppressed people in this world, I don't have the time, energy, or interest to fight injustices on behalf of others.

But Lin Jiayun is my girlfriend, Xiao Lan is my friend, I should take care of them, shouldn't I?"

At this point, Zhang Yang no longer wished to discuss these matters with Gu Heng and said directly, "So, Mr. Gu, what do you want? Just speak plainly. We don't have a life-and-death feud, and I believe I'm just a minor character in your eyes, not worth your effort to spend twenty or thirty million to mess with.

Just state your demands. As long as I can do it, I'll comply.

If you want Lin Jiayun and Xiao Lan to terminate their contracts, that's fine, but surely you can't be serious about not giving me a single dime, right?"

Listening to Zhang Yang's words, Gu Heng slightly nodded his head. No wonder the man could be a boss on his own, while he could only swagger around with the help of a system, Zhang Yang's capability was genuinely decent.