One Yuan First Recharge: I'm Actually the Boss Behind a Fortune 500 Company

Back in his quiet apartment, Wang Hao took a hot shower.

The warm water flowed over his body, taking away some of his fatigue and making his mind clearer.

He lay down on the bed, put his hands behind his head, and stared at the ceiling.

Li Bin's words from that afternoon echoed in my mind again.

"If we don't consider the consequences... we can deal a terrible blow to the other side... but it's a huge loss."

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A cold smile curled at the corners of Wang Hao's lips.

In his view now, Xingyan's profit target has actually been exceeded.

The game's growth mission—that the subsidiary's net profit accumulates to three million within three months—is no longer a problem, given Xingyan's explosive growth in the first two months.

Therefore, whether the Xingyan brand continues to make a fortune or suffers a temporary setback will not have a significant impact on his completion of the main game quest and obtaining that "mysterious reward".

He doesn't really care about that little bit of profit anymore.

But how can you swallow your anger and be threatened like this, with someone riding right in your face?

Wang Hao couldn't accept it.

Previously, we lacked the ability to do so and could only endure it.

Now that he has "Behind the Scenes" and these employees who trust him and work for him, why should he still tolerate it?

Zhang Weiwei had to lie down.

Not only must they collapse, but they must also become a bloody example within the industry.

He wanted everyone to know that anyone who messed with him, Wang Hao, or any company in the Xinyue Media Group, no matter who they were or what underhanded tactics they used, would pay a price they couldn't afford.

"A single punch can prevent a hundred more."

Wang Hao muttered to himself, his eyes shining intensely in the darkness.

Today, he's only based in the provincial capital. But what if one day his company expands to the entire city, the whole country, or even to a larger stage?

If you always compromise or tolerate such underhanded tactics because you're "calculating the costs," then everyone will want to take advantage of you in the future.

It's certainly a pity that the Xingyan brand has been ruined.

But as long as he has the formula, as long as the core team is there, and as long as he is willing to invest resources, he can change his name and his approach at any time and rise again.

But this is the only chance to establish authority.

Having figured all this out, Wang Hao no longer hesitated.

He reached for his phone on the bedside table, the screen's light illuminating his cold, handsome profile in the darkness.

Clicking on the familiar "Behind the Scenes" icon, a deep blue light enters the eye.

He found Zhou Jianjun's portrait.

Wang Hao (the boss): "Old Zhou, are you there?"

Almost instantly, Zhou Jianjun's reply popped up, clearly indicating that he hadn't rested yet.

Zhou Jianjun (employee): "Boss, I'm here. What are your instructions?"

Wang Hao (the owner): "I have made a new decision regarding the leak of the 'Star Beauty' formula and the lawsuit against 'Jiaoyan Secret'."

He paused for a moment, then typed down lines of text with unwavering determination.

"Xinyue Media's headquarters will provide full financial support. What I want is not just a simple victory, but to hold the other party jointly liable and impose the maximum penalty."

"No matter how much money or resources are needed, or what price we have to pay, even if the 'Star Beauty' brand suffers a severe blow in the short term or even has to temporarily withdraw from the market, we will not hesitate to do so."

"The important thing is not the gains or losses of this one brand, but to establish a rule and set a benchmark in the industry."

"We need to let everyone know that Xinyue Media is not someone to be trifled with."

Anyone who tries to use underhanded tactics against us should be prepared to be hunted down and eliminated at any cost.

"We are only in the provincial capital today, but if one day we expand nationwide and step onto a bigger stage, I don't want similar things to happen again."

"Therefore, in this battle, we must not only win, but win decisively and thoroughly. A single blow can prevent a hundred more."

"Old Zhou, do you understand what I mean?"

After the message was sent, there was a silence on the other end for a good minute or two.

Zhou Jianjun was clearly shocked by his boss's unprecedentedly tough and even "unscrupulous" attitude.

As the company's de facto head, he would instinctively consider the return on investment from a business perspective.

According to conventional thinking, this lawsuit should focus on securing reasonable compensation and restoring market reputation at a relatively controllable cost, rather than engaging in a war of attrition that could result in "killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of your own".

But in the end, Zhou Jianjun remembered the mysterious boss's past decisions that seemed unbelievable but always achieved remarkable results.

He recalled his boss's trust and generosity towards his employees, as well as the despicable and arrogant tactics employed by the other party this time.

More importantly, he understood the deeper meaning behind his boss's words—this was not just a commercial lawsuit, but a strategic decision to establish authority and clear obstacles for the future.

Zhou Jianjun (employee): "Boss, I understand."

"Please don't worry. I know what to do."

"I will do my best to coordinate funding and resources. I will work closely with Li Bin on the legal and investigative front."

"In this battle, we will definitely fight with the spirit of Xinyue Media and achieve the results we deserve."

Upon seeing Zhou Jianjun's reply, Wang Hao knew that his most capable lieutenant had grasped his intentions and would carry them out without fail.

He exited the chat with Zhou Jianjun and found Li Bin's profile picture.

Wang Hao (the boss): "Attorney Li."

Li Bin replied quickly, though with a hint of doubt, since it was getting late.

Li Bin (employee): "Boss? What are your instructions?"

Wang Hao (the boss): "Regarding the case of 'Xingyan' suing 'Jiaoyan Miyu' and Zhang Weiwei, I am now officially authorizing you and issuing clear instructions."

"First, no cost is too high. Whatever kind of external expert support is needed, whatever level of investigative resources need to be mobilized, whatever complex legal procedures are required, there is no need to worry about the costs; the headquarters will cover them all."

"Secondly, our objectives are clear. Our demands go beyond just patent infringement compensation and a market apology. I want you to thoroughly investigate all issues related to the other company's registration, operations, and financial transactions, especially whether Zhang Weiwei herself is suspected of using shell companies for fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, or other illegal and criminal activities."

"Third, pursue this to the end. Cooperate with Supervisor Zhou and use all legal means to maximize the impact of this case. Not only must we bankrupt the shell company 'Jiaoyan Secrets,' but we must also hold Zhang Weiwei personally accountable for her actions. I want her to pay a heavy price for her actions."

"This lawsuit has gone beyond the scope of an ordinary commercial dispute. This is an important task I'm assigning you, and a test of your abilities. Don't let me down."

This time, Li Bin remained silent for an even longer period.

He was clearly shocked by his boss's menacing and ruthless order.

This was completely different from the kind of "weighing the pros and cons" business decision-making approach he had analyzed with Wang Hao that afternoon.

But this was indeed a clear order from the highest level.

A moment later, Li Bin replied, brief but full of unprecedented solemnity and sharpness.

Li Bin (employee): "Understood, boss!"

"The instructions are clear."

"I assure you with my professional expertise that I will do everything in my power to ensure that this case is airtight."

"It will make the other party pay the heavy price they deserve."

(P.S.: Thanks to @牛牵村的桥枫 for the amazing gift x1)