Tycoon: I can see the goddess's wish list novel Chapter 673

After hanging up, Wen Tao scoffed. They really don't know what's good for them. Even at this point, they're still thinking about making money off Lu Yaqing? Wouldn't it be better to just let her go willingly?

As he thought this, Wen Tao immediately made another call. "Uncle Liu, it's like this: we just spoke with them... and they didn't give us any face."

Wen Tao quickly briefed his Uncle Liu, relaying the situation with Director Wang.

"Mm-hmm, okay, Uncle Liu. Please help take care of it then!" After explaining, Wen Tao hung up.

This Uncle Liu, named Wen Hua, was a member of the Luofeng Club. Upon hearing that the matter was related to Luofeng, he naturally agreed to help without hesitation. The Wen family held a second-tier status in the Capital City. Their primary connections were within the Review Department of the Ministry of Rites. This department wielded considerable power, as all entertainment content—be it novels, music, radio broadcasts, or television dramas—required their approval.

Meanwhile, Director Wang was still somewhat worried and uneasy. His intention was clear: he would agree to release Lu Yaqing and wouldn't continue to prevent her from working. However, he still wanted to keep her at his company. But the other party hadn't listened to him; they had simply hung up. That felt somewhat humiliating. He could release her, but how could he let go of an artist he had cultivated with so much effort without making a decent profit? They wouldn't even grant such a small request? It really is a bit like bullying.

But Director Wang hadn't quite grasped the core issue: he was the one who had first decided to prevent Lu Yaqing from working; he was in the wrong. Besides, a wise person adapts to the circumstances. The current situation was not one where he could control Lu Yaqing.

Besides, what exactly is the other party's identity? Is it really as Wen Tao described? I don't even know yet. What if they're just bluffing? Director Wang sneered inwardly. If the other party truly was a big shot of the caliber Wen Tao mentioned, would Wen Tao even need to step in? A direct call from the Review Department of the Ministry of Rites, and I probably wouldn't even have a chance to object. Moreover, Wen Tao was so vague, not revealing the other party's identity at all. If I were to submit so confusedly, it would be rather embarrassing if word got out.

The key issue remained: Lu Yaqing was currently doing very well; she was a profitable asset, and Director Wang didn't want to let her go easily.

Director Wang then began to review Lu Yaqing's contract details. The contract term was ten years, with a breach penalty of sixty million. The clauses were extremely strict; simply put, they had Lu Yaqing completely tied down. Unless Lu Yaqing took his company to court to apply for the invalidation of the economic contract. But such an action would offend the entire industry. After all, the entire industry used such contracts. Only after surviving the newlywed period could one qualify to establish their own studio and break free from these constraints. If Lu Yaqing were to actively break such rules, although she would most likely win in court, the result would be her being shunned by the entire industry. After all, if Lu Yaqing set such a precedent, what if all other newlyweds followed suit? That would be disastrous! The entire industry's ecosystem could be destroyed.

Just as Director Wang finished reviewing Lu Yaqing's contract, there was a knock on his office door.

"Come in!" Director Wang called out, raising his voice.

Soon, a flustered woman in her late twenties, wearing glasses and an office suit, entered. She was Director Wang's secretary, Su Li.

"What is it?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Su Li lowered her voice. "Director Wang, Director Liu from the Review Department of the Ministry of Rites called. He asked if we've offended anyone. He received a tip-off that the Review Department is going to conduct a strict review of our company."

Of course, for such matters, Wen Tao's side wouldn't resort to challenging the contract in court. As Director Wang himself had mused, that would mean breaking industry norms and offending many people. However, just because that avenue was difficult didn't mean they couldn't exert pressure in other ways.

"This..." Hearing this, Director Wang's heart sank.

Just moments ago, he had been somewhat dismissive. But he hadn't expected the other party to move so quickly! Now Director Wang finally understood. Why had the other party lost patience and hung up the moment he tried to haggle over conditions? They were just waiting for him to hang up! If you don't submit, they'll crush you—is that it?

Director Wang hung up with the fire department, only to quickly receive another call. This time, it was from the Shanghai Economic Administration Department, stating they needed to inspect the company's tax situation.

"Xiaowang," the caller from the department said, "are you really handling this situation so foolishly?"

Director Wang explained his predicament.

"Someone already gave you a heads-up that the other party is a big shot," the caller continued, "so how could you be so clueless? If you'd just obediently followed instructions and released her, wouldn't everything be fine? You were reluctant to let her go because of that paltry sum, and look where it's gotten you! Now, I'm afraid your entire company might go under."

Director Wang was extremely worried. "So, what does the other party want?" he asked.