My capital is quite large.

As he spoke, Li Feng tilted his head slightly.

Standing to the side, Zhang Xinyu immediately understood and took out a brand new document from her briefcase, handing it to Yang Mi.

"Ms. Yang, this is the new agency contract personally approved by the boss. Please take a look." Zhang Xinyu's tone was businesslike, with an unyielding coldness.

Yang Mi was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously took the contract and opened it.

When her gaze fell on the profit-sharing ratio in the contract, her beautiful fox-like eyes widened instantly.

A 50/50 split?!

Even top-tier celebrities in this industry rarely receive such generous profit sharing from their agencies before establishing their own studios! This new boss's top-tier treatment right off the bat really impressed Yang Mi.

However, just as a glimmer of goodwill towards her new employer began to rise in her heart, her gaze slid to the last page of the contract—[Unilateral termination penalty: RMB 50 million.]

Fifty million!

These three words were like a bucket of ice water poured over Yang Mi's head, instantly extinguishing the enthusiasm that had just risen within her.

Her original plan was to endure the remaining two years of her old contract and then take advantage of the success of "Chinese Paladin 3" to go solo and become her own boss.

If she signs this new contract now, the exorbitant penalty of 50 million yuan will essentially tie her to Haofeng Network for life!

"Mr. Li... Mr. Li."

Yang Mi's hand tightened slightly on the contract, and her smile became somewhat forced. "The profit-sharing terms are indeed excellent, but the penalty for breach of contract... isn't it a bit too high? I'm still a newcomer, after all. What if something happens..."

She wanted to use delaying tactics to stall for time.

However, she overestimated her own importance and underestimated Li Feng's temper.

"Smack."

Li Feng reached out and unceremoniously snatched the contract from Yang Mi's hand, then casually tossed it onto the table.

The gentle smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a chilling coldness.

"You're not giving me face, are you?"

Li Feng's voice wasn't loud, but every word was like a dagger to Yang Mi's heart: "In business, I, Li Feng, never force anyone to do anything against their will. Since Miss Yang isn't interested in this 50/50 split contract, then forget it."

"The new contract is void; the old contract's terms will apply. After it expires, we'll part ways."

Hearing this, Yang Mi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as she can finish filming "Chinese Paladin 3" and get through the rest of the time, even if the new boss is angry, there's nothing he can do about it.

However, before she could even feel happy, Li Feng's next words were like a bolt from the blue, shattering all her hopes!

"However, you probably won't be able to continue making 'Chinese Paladin 3'."

Li Feng slowly straightened his suit tie, looking down at Yang Mi, whose face was deathly pale.

"Mr. Li... what do you mean by that?" Yang Mi's voice began to tremble. "I have a performance contract with Tangren Media!"

"You did sign a performance contract with Tangren, that's true, but your full-time management contract is now in my hands!"

Li Feng sneered, "As your legal management company, Haofeng Network has the full right to arrange, adjust, or even suspend all performing arts work of its artists!"

"From this moment forward, the company believes you are no longer suitable for the current filming intensity. I am officially informing you that all your work is suspended indefinitely. In short, the company is demanding that you cease filming."

Om-!

It felt as if a huge bell had been struck in Yang Mi's mind, and she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave. Her legs went weak, and she almost lost her balance.

A boycott?!

In this industry, if a rising actress is sidelined and suspended from work by her agency, it can be a devastating blow that can ruin her career!

"No! You can't do this!"

Yang Mi panicked completely. She turned her head sharply, looking at Cai Yinong sitting beside her like she was grasping at a straw. "President Cai! Please say something for me! I'm the female lead in this drama, and filming has already started. If I quit, who will bear the losses from the production halt?! Tangren Media won't agree to that, right?!"

However, when faced with Yang Mi's pleading gaze, Cai Yinong simply picked up her teacup and shook her head with a hint of sympathy but also an undeniable sense of reality.

"Mimi, I've already reached an agreement with President Li on this matter."

Cai Yinong sighed, but faced with the enormous capital, her stance changed faster than turning the pages of a book. "President Li has already discussed it with me. Anyway, 'Chinese Paladin 3' has only been filming for a few days, and you haven't filmed many scenes. The losses from recasting and replacing you are still within a controllable range."

"As compensation for the production crew's work stoppage and recasting, President Li has just agreed to add another five million RMB to buy the online broadcasting rights to several of Tangren's older dramas from the past few years."

Yang Mi stood there dumbfounded, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Five million...

Li Feng simply spent an extra five million to buy the online rights to a few old, useless dramas, and he completely shut Tangren Media up! In this production team, her fate as the female lead was so easily sold off by the two big bosses!

"Not only that, Miss Yang."

Li Feng stood up, patted Yang Mi's stiff shoulder, his eyes devoid of any pity, as if he were looking at an ant whose pride had been completely crushed.

"Mr. Cai is a businessman who values ​​rules. We've already reached an agreement: because you personally 'refused to comply with the agency's arrangements, leading to your strike,' Tangren Media's legal department will file a lawsuit for breach of contract and seek compensation..."

Cai Yinong nodded in agreement and took over the conversation:

"Mimi, when our legal department files a lawsuit, we will only name you as the first defendant and require you to personally bear all the economic losses caused by the production crew's work stoppage and replacement of actors. We will absolutely not file a lawsuit against Mr. Li's Haofeng Network as well."

Murder, but also punish!

Not only will he be completely blacklisted, but he will also be sued by Tangren Media for an exorbitant amount of money!

For a fledgling actress, this is practically a dead end—bankruptcy and no chance of ever recovering!

"No...Mr. Li...I was wrong! I'll sign! I'll sign the new contract!"

Yang Mi completely broke down, tears streaming down her face. All her shrewdness and calculations from just now were shattered into dust by the power of capital.

She reached out with trembling hands to grab the contract that Li Feng had thrown down on the table.

But Zhang Xinyu reacted quickly, stepping forward and putting the contract into her briefcase, giving her a cold look.

"President Cai." Li Feng didn't even glance at the distraught Yang Mi, turned to Cai Yinong and extended his hand, "Then it's settled. Let the crew take a few days off, and choose a new, more obedient female lead. As for Tangren's losses, I'll have the finance department transfer the five million tomorrow."

"No problem, Mr. Li, please take care. It'll be a pleasure working with you!" Cai Yinong smiled like a flower.

"Attention all departments!"

The director picked up a megaphone and announced over the entire set, "By the producer's notice, the crew will be on holiday for three days starting today! We need to prepare for recasting!"

The sound from the loudspeaker became the final straw that broke Yang Mi's back.

She slumped into a folding chair under the awning, watching the black Mercedes-Benz S-Class speed away, her heart filled with endless fear and regret.

She finally realized how ridiculous her clever little schemes were in the face of absolute capital and power.