Chapter 168: Yang Mimi's Persistence

Yang Beibei, who had just been trying to persuade Yang Mimi, instantly fell silent.

She wondered to herself: if there were a man willing to march willingly toward death for her sake, would she throw herself into his arms without a second thought?

Even knowing she would be like a moth flying into a flame, she would still spare no hesitation!

Without having truly experienced such a moment, Yang Beibei did not know the answer.

However, at this very instant, Yang Beibei could completely understand Yang Mimi's choice.

"Since this is what you want to do, then go ahead and do it!"

"I'll figure out a way to help you raise the funds!"

"Five hundred million might be a bit difficult to gather all at once in the short term!"

"I will prepare one hundred and fifty million for you first, and I'll think of something for the rest!"

Yang Mimi cast a grateful look toward Yang Beibei.

Having such a wonderful best friend made her feel completely content!

What brought her the greatest comfort was gaining Beibei's unwavering support!

Although the group of them often hung out together, Yang Mimi and Yang Beibei shared the closest bond.

That was precisely why Yang Beibei was the very first person Yang Mimi thought of when trouble struck.

Among all of them, Yang Beibei was also the wealthiest.

Over the past few years, Yang Beibei's career opportunities had been phenomenal, allowing her to accumulate a massive fortune!

Even though she had lost a fair amount through various investments scattered everywhere, it was still a mere drop in the bucket for her.

Yang Mimi knew full well that no matter how high the penalty fee was, her own financial resources could entirely cover it.

Yet, just as Yang Beibei had mentioned, the money actors earned could never simply be left sitting idly in a bank.

Some preferred investing in films, others favored the catering industry, and some bought stocks at the bottom of the market.

Of course, a massive portion of it was also converted into luxury real estate properties across various regions.

In short, everyone had their own channels for generating wealth, meaning very few kept a massive amount of cash on hand!

However, paying a penalty for contract termination required liquid cash, and the assets they held could not be converted instantly!

That was why Yang Mimi had chosen to turn to Yang Beibei for help.

Yang Beibei also knew that this money would not simply be thrown away, and Yang Mimi would never default on her debts.

Before long, the news of Yang Mimi needing money spread rapidly among her inner circle of close friends.

In just half a day, everyone gathered once again at Yang Mimi's villa!

After listening to Yang Beibei recount Yang Mimi's decision, the rest of them stared at Yang Mimi as if she had lost her mind.

Yet, they all secretly understood the choice Yang Mimi had made!

After all, if there were a man willing to sacrifice even his own life for them, they would likely have made the exact same choice.

Only Tong Xiaoya felt a deep, piercing pang in her heart when she heard that Su Bai had once stabbed himself for Yang Mimi's sake.

Weren't they supposed to be just ordinary friends?

Why had things turned out this way?

However, everyone else was entirely focused on Yang Mimi at the moment and failed to notice Tong Xiaoya's unusual reaction!

In the end, Yang Beibei contributed one hundred and fifty million, Tang Yuyan contributed one hundred million, Liu Yishi contributed seventy million, and Tong Xiaoya contributed fifty million!

Yang Mimi looked at everyone with deep gratitude, knowing that Tong Xiaoya chipping in fifty million was already a remarkable gesture.

Tong Xiaoya had not been having an easy time lately either!

With the money now in hand, Yang Mimi immediately set off on her way to Jiaxing Media Company!

Yang Beibei offered to go along with her, but Yang Mimi gently stopped her.

Yang Mimi knew that having outsiders present at the company headquarters would be entirely inappropriate!

Watching Yang Mimi storm into his office with an air of suppressed fury, the boss of Jiaxing sighed and said with feigned earnestness: "Mimi, why on earth are you doing this?"

"Is it truly worth it for a male celebrity whose career is practically over, someone who is even about to shoulder criminal liabilities?"

"Look at all the handsome male artists in our company—is there really not a single one who catches your eye?"

"There are plenty of actors far more handsome than that Su Bai, and just as talented at singing, you know!"

"How about this? I'll play matchmaker and introduce one to you. What do you say?"

Yang Mimi was almost amused by the Jiaxing boss's remarks.

What did he take her for?

An insatiable, desperate older woman?

Trying to bribe her with a man?

Heh, heh, heh...

Seeing Yang Mimi's slightly manic smile, the boss frowned deeply!

"You know very well that once you unilaterally propose terminating your contract, you will have to bear a staggering penalty of 1.2 billion!"

"Furthermore, this penalty must be paid in full within a week!"

"Otherwise, it will be deemed a secondary breach of contract, and the penalty amount will increase even further!"

"At the same time, you should also be well aware of what fate awaits someone who unilaterally breaches a contract with their agency."

"We already have precedents!"

"Take XXX from before—she thought she was immensely famous, so she unilaterally terminated her contract with her company and paid the penalty fee, only to face a total boycott from the entire industry!"

"From then on, she never received another career opportunity!"

"She ended up reduced to an internet celebrity begging for scraps online!"

"I presume you don't want to end up like that, do you?"

"Take the termination notice back with you, and I will pretend none of this ever happened!"

Hahahaha...

Yang Mimi burst into another wave of wild, unrestrained laughter.

When soft persuasion failed, he switched to intimidation instead?

"There's no need for that. Director Huang, just sign the papers!"

Director Huang's expression darkened completely!

"Yang Mimi, I am giving you one last chance!"

"This matter is not as simple as you imagine!"

"Do not ruin your entire life simply due to a momentary impulse!"

Yang Mimi looked straight at Director Huang with an unyielding gaze!

"Director Huang, my mind is completely made up!"

"Please sign the termination notice!"

"This is the result of my careful and thorough consideration!"

Director Huang was so infuriated that his face turned pale with anger!

He felt an intense urge to stand up and give Yang Mimi a severe reprimand, but he managed to restrain himself in the end.

Although Yang Mimi's unilateral termination would yield a massive penalty fee of 1.2 billion, it paled in comparison to the overall value of Yang Mimi's personal studio.

Yang Mimi alone, alongside her talented disciple Dilireba, practically carried half of Jiaxing's entire business on their shoulders.

Within just a few short years, that 1.2 billion could easily be earned right back!

Once Yang Mimi and her studio staff walked out the door, Jiaxing would instantly face the awkward predicament of lacking any top-tier stars to anchor the company.

By then, maintaining its position as the second largest among the top five media giants would be impossible, and even staying in the top five would be doubtful.

Gradually, Jiaxing Media's industry standing would plummet.

Restoring it to its present glory would become an extraordinarily difficult task.

Therefore, the departure of Yang Mimi's studio meant a lose-lose outcome for both sides!

Yet, even knowing it was a lose-lose situation, Director Huang did not dare take the risk of offending the powerful figures higher up just to obstruct Yang Mimi's actions.

The former merely meant a drop in industry ranking, reduced resources, and declining company revenues.

The latter, however, could very well cost him his career and his freedom!

Director Huang knew perfectly well how to weigh the stakes.

The Eight Great Families of Yanjing were not to be trifled with.

Capital sharks like them, who appeared so formidable in the eyes of entertainment stars, were mere jokes when placed before the Eight Great Families.

In the end, realizing that Yang Mimi's resolute determination could not be swayed, Director Huang finally picked up his pen and signed the termination notice!