"Mr. Hu, you can take your time to think about it. We'll be staying in Sanya for the next few days, so if you decide, you can find us anytime. We can even sign the contract on the spot!" Fang Jueyu gave Hu Yiyao some time to consider, then walked away with Wang Cong.
Hu Yiyao reached into his pocket and pulled out a small pellet. His mouth twitched, because from its appearance, it really didn't look like any special remedy; it looked more like a lump of mud.
If this thing had been given to him by anyone else, he would probably have tossed it straight into the trash without thinking much about it. Forget about restoring youth, he'd be grateful if it didn't kill him!
But Fang Jueyu was no ordinary person. According to what netizens now knew, Fang Jueyu's net worth was at least several billion RMB. It wasn't impossible for someone like that to have a biotechnology lab under his command. What if this special remedy was just a little ugly?
He brought it close to his nose for a sniff, and immediately felt invigorated. The faint herbal aroma seemed to have a magical power, clearing his mind a bit.
"It really works!" Although he didn't know the exact effects, just the scent had such an impact, making it hard to ignore.
Glancing around and seeing no one, Hu Yiyao discreetly left the lobby and headed to his hotel room. He loved his acting career too much and didn't want his body to stop him from progressing. Perhaps this was a chance for him to be reborn...
"Old Fang, what did you just say to him?" Wang Cong asked, curious.
"It's a secret!" Fang Jueyu said mysteriously. "But you should get the contract ready. Hu Yiyao is bound to come to you within three days!"
"So confident? What are we betting this time?"
"If I lose, I'll give you a car, any car you want!" Fang Jueyu said confidently.
"Are you serious?" Wang Cong's eyes lit up. As the owner of several luxury car companies, such things weren't difficult. What took money for others meant nothing to Fang Jueyu. "No way, add something else. That's too easy for you!"
"Then what do you want to bet?"
"If either of us loses, we'll wear a dress and live stream singing 'Conquer' on my platform!" Wang Cong didn't believe that Fang Jueyu could change Hu Yiyao's mind within three days.
Actually, before the TV series adaptation of 'Battle Through the Heavens' started filming, the producers had already contacted Hu Yiyao and even offered a sky-high salary, but he still refused. For an actor who genuinely wanted to do well on every project, money wasn't persuasive, not even if it was Fang Jueyu.
"Then you're sure to lose!" Fang Jueyu said confidently. "I just recorded our conversation. If you renege, I'll post it on Weibo!"
"Damn, you tricked me!" Wang Cong suddenly felt like he'd been trapped. Did Fang Jueyu really have some trick up his sleeve?
Imagining himself wearing a dress singing 'Conquer,' Wang Cong couldn't help but shiver. If he really did that, a meme of him would undoubtedly surface online within an hour, and its infamy could last for a year or two. That would be a nightmare!
"Hey, Fang, Xiang You is here!" Wang Cong patted Fang Jueyu's shoulder.
Possibly due to having just suffered a setback, Xiang You's face displayed a complicated expression. In front of him stood a middle-aged man who resembled him by eight-tenths. Though he appeared to be in his forties or fifties, his actual age was over seventy. It had to be said that money was the best anti-aging remedy.
Just recently, after the company encountered problems, the stock price fluctuated wildly. Within an hour, Xiang You suffered heavy losses. He tried to find other ways to stabilize the situation, but surprisingly no suppliers were willing to cooperate with him, even when he offered generous terms.
It felt as if he was being blackballed by the entire industry!
Earlier, he had informed his father, Xiang Lingyue, about this situation. Their family business wasn't limited to the entertainment industry; they had traces in various fields like dining, real estate, and the internet. Otherwise, relying solely on acting, how could they have a wealth comparable to a real estate tycoon like Wang Lin?
Upon investigation, signs of manipulation by several major foreign enterprises were discovered behind the precarious situation of Xiang You's companies. Faced with the pressure of such giants, how could those suppliers risk offending them to continue collaborating with Xiang You's company?
"This Fang Jueyu person is no simple character!" This was Xiang Lingyue's assessment of Fang Jueyu.
They headed towards where Fang Jueyu was. Besides Xiang Lingyue and Xiang You, there were two women and one man. The man should be Xiang You's half-brother, one woman was Xiang Lingyue's wife, and the other was Cheng Kai's goddess.
Not long ago, their grand wedding caught the eyes of nearly half the entertainment industry, and on that day, Cheng Kai publicly declared his breakup. She was now entirely part of the Xiang family.
"Uncle Xiang!" As the younger generation, Wang Cong respectfully bowed to Xiang Lingyue.
"Hmm!" Xiang Lingyue nodded. He actually didn't like Wang Cong much. His personality was too flamboyant, and he spoke too bluntly, not to mention his closeness with Fang Jueyu, naturally making it impossible for him to offer any pleasantries.
At this moment, it was unclear where Wang Lin had gone. If he were here, perhaps Wang Cong would have a bit more confidence.
"Mr. Fang," Xiang Lingyue turned his gaze to Fang Jueyu. Although he addressed him as Mr. Fang, he actually saw him as just a kid exploiting his family's influence to act recklessly outside.
"It seems my son Xiang You had some misunderstanding with Mr. Fang. I, as the elder, would like to play the mediator. Would Mr. Fang do me this favor?"
Although the Xiang family was already wealthy, abandoning two listed companies wasn't something they could just let go of.
"I know Mr. Fang is very capable, but if this stalemate continues, it will not benefit either party. Mr. Fang's raw materials are piling up in warehouses, and finding another buyer in the short term is unlikely. Why not let it go for now?"
"Sure, if Xiang You toasts to make amends, I'll immediately lift the blockade on those two companies!" Fang Jueyu said evenly but firmly.
"Mr. Fang isn't going to do me this favor?" Xiang Lingyue's face immediately darkened. He had never been refused by someone so young before; it felt almost like a slap in the face.
If Xiang You genuinely apologized publicly, not only Xiang You's reputation would be in ruins, but Xiang Lingyue would also be laughed at.
Xiang Jueyu wasn't one to be easily bullied. Earlier, when Xiang You threatened him with these terms, he merely returned the favor.
"Honestly, I'm not concerned about those losses!" Fang Jueyu said calmly. In fact, his clothing and electronics companies had countless resources under his name, and he could easily absorb those materials. He really only lost some penalty fees.
"Is Mr. Fang declaring war on the Xiang family?" Xiang Lingyue said coolly, and suddenly the atmosphere became tense.
"Xiang Lingyue, I advise you not to provoke him. You may not be able to handle it!" At this moment, Wang Lin happened to arrive.
"Director Wang, what do you mean by this?" Xiang Lingyue didn't expect Wang Lin to step in for Fang Jueyu.
"If you plan on engaging in economic war, I suspect tomorrow all your assets will be targeted," Wang Lin, knowing Fang Jueyu's immense wealth, was aware of the frightening power behind him. "As for influence in the entertainment circle, do you really think only you possess it? He just doesn't want to meddle!"