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

His words were delivered with high finesse, telling himself on one hand that he had compromised.

On the other hand, he also reminded himself from his own standpoint that there was no great enmity between them; spending tens of millions to target himself was not worth it.

Moreover, his choice of words lifted his own status significantly, even using the term "charity" on himself...

It was a proper illustration of the saying, "The reason why rich people are rich is often that they possess abilities ordinary people do not."

However, Gu Heng didn't directly answer Zhang Yang's question. Instead, he turned his head towards He Jing and Lin Jiayun and asked them softly with a smile, "What do you two think? Do you want to stay with Galaxy Media, or would you prefer to terminate your contracts directly?"

Not only were He Jing and Lin Jiayun puzzled as to why Gu Heng was seeking their opinions, so was Zhang Yang.

But puzzled or not, since Gu Heng had asked, Lin Jiayun and He Jing certainly couldn't refrain from responding.

He Jing: "I don't have any objections. After all, I'm in an administrative position now, tied to a standard labor contract. I can resign at any time; it makes no difference where I work."

Lin Jiayun hesitated for a moment before she slowly said, "I don't really have any objections either. After all, I'm only continuing to work to find something to do when you're not around, to keep myself from getting bored...

However, Xiao Lan probably wants to stay with the company. She's still in college, and resigning would mean losing a significant amount of income..."

After hearing their responses, Gu Heng understood their intentions, nodded slightly, then turned back to Zhang Yang and said, "At first, I indeed planned to spend some money to buy out Lin Jiayun and Xiao Lan's contracts.

But now I've changed my mind."

"Mr. Gu, please say."

"How about this, since you've been considering packaging and selling your company anyway, selling to anyone is still selling. Just sell it to me."

"Mr. Gu, you also want to venture into the self-media industry?"

Perhaps it was the nature of a businessman, but upon hearing Gu Heng's words, the light flashed under Zhang Yang's glasses as he blurted out his question.

Upon hearing this, Gu Heng rolled his eyes: "I currently have no plans of entering the self-media industry, but who knows, I might have the idea in the next second.

But do you not think the question you asked is idiotic?

If I truly wanted to enter self-media, I would definitely go acquire companies like Wuyou Media or large-scale MCN incubators like 'meOne.' Would I be bored enough to buy out your little workshop?"

Zhang Yang: "..."

Since he'd become a boss, it had been a long time since anyone had been so blunt with him...

But the harsh reality forced him to listen to Gu Heng's candid words with a forced smile.

"Alright, I won't talk too much. Just tell me how much you want if you sell the company to me."

Zhang Yang was quick to respond after hearing Gu Heng's words, promptly saying: "Well, the selling price after several negotiations with Wuyou Media was 7 million. You're an influential figure, Mr. Gu. I won't haggle with you too much.

How about 6 million?"

7 million was the market price, the 1 million concession was his pure loss. Zhang Yang felt he had already shown a great deal of sincerity, but to his surprise, Gu Heng still shook his head in dissatisfaction...

Seeing Gu Heng's attitude, Zhang Yang gritted his teeth: "Then Mr. Gu, you tell me, how much are you willing to pay?"

He had no choice; the situation was more powerful than him. Aside from heeding Gu Heng's preference, he had no other option.

After contemplating for a moment, Gu Heng slowly extended three fingers: "3 million. I can only offer 3 million. Not one cent more."

"That's impossible!"

Zhang Yang emphatically rejected the offer as soon as he heard the price.

A loss of 1 million or even 2 million was already his limit and considered as averting misfortune by sacrificing wealth, a way to mend the relationship between him and Gu Heng.

But to suddenly slash 4 million off, which was like carving flesh from his own body, how could he possibly accept that?

Gu Heng had anticipated Zhang Yang's reaction; after all, how could such a miserly person agree to a loss of 4 million so easily?

However, Gu Heng didn't intend to continue haggling and scoffed disdainfully: "I made myself very clear just now, not one cent more. It's fine if Director Zhang doesn't want to, let's see how much your company will be worth later."

The advantage was his, and Gu Heng's posture was that of someone unwilling to let go when in a favorable position.

Even if Zhang Yang felt utterly vexed at this point, he couldn't help but grew angry, his voice no longer humble as before, he said coldly: "Mr. Gu, do you realize what you are doing? You're engaging in a malicious acquisition! This is illegal!

If I were to sue you for a malicious acquisition, wouldn't you be in quite some trouble?

Moreover, I acknowledge that you're wealthy, that you hold a high status, but by playing this way, who would want to work with you in the future?"

Gu Heng listened quietly to Zhang Yang's words, then smiled, slowly stood up, and stared at Zhang Yang.

At a height of over 1.8 meters, towering over Zhang Yang who barely reached 1.7 meters, an overwhelming sense of pressure was established.

"It seems Director Zhang is also aware that I have money, that my status is high.

Then have you ever thought that I could make it impossible for you to even sue me? The court? The business department? Do you think your influence over these institutions is greater, or is mine greater?

Don't talk to me about rules. When I was taking a salary half the market price from you for two years, why didn't you talk to me about rules?

Get one thing straight, rules are for a game played on equal footing. What gives you the right to talk to me about rules?

You think you're worthy?"

This forceful and disdainful posture not only made Zhang Yang's face turn pale, but also caused He Jing and Lin Jiayun to hold their breath involuntarily, as if they were seeing Gu Heng in a new light...

The Gu Heng in front of them was worlds apart from the casual and friendly person he had been just several months ago...

Money nourishes a person, not just their physical state but more so their spirit and demeanor. Even the most ordinary person, after coming into a fortune of over ten billion, would change just like Gu Heng...

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He was quite aware that he was putting on airs.

What bloody court, business department—I don't know anyone in either.

But that doesn't stop me from pretending.

The logic is very simple: where you sit determines where you stand.

Ordinary people only know that the wealthy are incredible but don't know why, so they can only speculate; Gu Heng was blatantly filling in the gaps for Zhang Yang and made him thoroughly believe it...

And in fact, Gu Heng had managed to do just that...

Zhang Yang believed it, truly and utterly.

At that moment, he had nothing to do but remain silent...

Having been a boss for many years, he had made quite a bit of money and done plenty of things capitalists would do, including exploiting common employees like Gu Heng. He had plenty of them...

But now the tables had completely turned, and for the first time, he understood how those people felt...

Powerless...

It was an overwhelming sense of helplessness...

Gu Heng couldn't be bothered to look at him anymore; if he didn't agree, then it's just as well to go ahead with my original plan...

After all, it's just a loss of over twenty million, no big deal, as long as it makes me happy.

The reason I was prepared to spend 3 million to buy out Galaxy Media is just because I can't be bothered with the hassle, after all, it would take over two years, Zhang Yang's time isn't worth anything, but my time is precious,

Just as Gu Heng was about to leave with He Jing and Lin Jiayun, the hoarse voice of Zhang Yang, who slumped in his chair, rose, "Three million, right? Fine, I'll sell."

Agreeing to Gu Heng's terms meant he could get 3 million back.

But if he really fought hard with Gu Heng, he would truly lose everything...

Although he had doubts that Gu Heng was just bluffing him, he didn't dare to gamble. Over 2 million was small change for Gu Heng, but 3 million was a huge amount for him...

Hearing this, a smile spread across Gu Heng's face.

Not because he was happy about saving a few million, but because he was happy about the dramatic reversal of fate...

"Since Director Zhang agrees, then I won't say much more.

But honestly, Director Zhang, you're not at a loss. I've suffered at your company for two years, and if it were anyone else who always repays an eye for an eye, making you bankrupt would be completely normal.

Me, I'm just too kind-hearted, 4 million to completely buy off two years of hardship.

Not only are you not at a loss, I even think you've made a big gain."

Zhang Yang could only force a smile and didn't know what else to say...

"Alright, since we've come to an agreement, let's leave it at that, I have no plans to hold shares in this company, just let me know when to sign the contract, and directly transfer the shares to He Jing and Lin Jiayun. Give each of them 50%, and I'll have someone deposit the money directly into your account."

At this, Lin Jiayun and He Jing were both momentarily stunned...

And Lin Jiayun, having realized what had happened, looked at He Jing with incredulous eyes...

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