Li Yi wanted to wait until Lin Wanqing finished her meeting before going in. He didn't want to be so bored, so he preferred to spend the time wandering around downstairs or flirting with girls on his phone.

Star Cinema, Headquarters Building Conference Room.

Nearly twenty people, including senior executives and middle-level managers, sat around the conference table.

They were all waiting for Lin Wanqing.

Everyone started whispering among themselves.

"Is there some emergency that General Manager Lin called us to a meeting today?"

"I don't know, I only received the notice at the last minute. Could it be that our positions have changed? They say a new broom sweeps clean, and she's only just become president, so she's definitely planning to make some changes to us."

"That makes sense! But she's always been a scandal-ridden woman, what does she know? If she were in charge of us, I guarantee Star Shine Cinema would go bankrupt sooner or later. We'd better find another place to work as soon as possible!"

"Find another buyer? What are you thinking? They spent billions to acquire Star Shine Cinemas, do you think it's just for fun? It's definitely to ensure Star Shine Cinemas' better development! This is the time when they need people, it would be too much of a loss to leave."

The discussions were quite bold; some people even wanted to leave Star Shine, while others felt that it was not the right time to leave.

But one thing is certain: some senior executives and middle managers are dissatisfied with Lin Wanqing's management, believing that she is just a scheming woman who uses her beauty to climb the social ladder and only managed to get close to a wealthy tycoon because of her good manners.

Lin Wanqing had heard some of the discussions among these senior executives and middle-level managers a few days ago.

After all, she took over a large company like Star Shine Cinemas at a relatively young age and with some controversy surrounding her, so she would naturally face various doubts and challenges.

She was also indignant. So what if I'm pretty? Is it my fault?

Besides, who says beautiful women can't be capable?

So what if I don't have the ability?

Having money is enough!

Inside the meeting room, Lin Wanqing appeared on time. She was dressed in a smart business suit, walked with a steady gait, and had a calm and confident smile on her face. She looked both beautiful and cool.

Lin Wanqing sat in the main seat, and her temperament changed instantly. She was no longer the gentle woman she was when facing Li Yi, but a capable and shrewd female CEO.

The noise in the conference room immediately stopped, and everyone's eyes were focused on her.

Lin Wanqing glanced around at everyone present and said, "Everyone, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend today's emergency meeting. I'll keep it brief and make it short. Today's meeting has two agenda items."

Lin Wanqing paused for a moment, looked around again, and said, "I have gathered everyone here today to announce an important decision. I have decided not to participate in the screening of 'Tianmen Long Saber' and not to allocate any screening slots for it."

Lin Wanqing's words immediately caused an uproar in the conference room.

Senior executives and middle managers whispered among themselves, their faces showing disbelief.

"What? They're not going to stage 'Tianmen Long Saber'? Doesn't that mean we're missing out on a great opportunity to make money?"

"Mr. Lin, wouldn't you like to reconsider? This is the biggest investment in a domestic martial arts film in recent years, and the box office is sure to be very high!"

"Yes, Mr. Lin, isn't this decision too hasty? How can we easily give up such a project? If we don't screen it, wouldn't we be handing over our customers to other cinemas? Wouldn't that be crippling ourselves?"

Faced with the doubts and opposition from the crowd, Lin Wanqing remained calm. She made a pause gesture, signaling everyone to quiet down, and then continued, "I know that this decision may surprise and confuse you. However, this is my decision, and please be sure to strictly follow it."

"Why?"

"Exactly, what's the reason?"

Lin Wanqing: "The reason? It's because I don't like it! I don't want to put it away!"

Everyone: "?????????"

Everyone was stunned.

An executive couldn't help but step forward, his voice tinged with anxiety: "President Lin, your decision is far too hasty. Director Liu Zhengqi is a nationally renowned director; his works have always been both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. This time, 'Tianmen Long Blade' has been in preparation for many years with a huge investment. How can we give up such an opportunity just because of your personal preferences?"

Lin Wanqing smiled gently, a hint of sharpness in her smile: "I don't care if he's famous or not. Remember, this is Xinghui Cinema, my personal company. I'm the president, and I don't want to just cut off the movie after showing it. It's that simple!"

shock!

The entire audience was shocked.

The nearly twenty senior executives and middle managers present were all stunned.

This seemingly easy-going female CEO is actually so tough?!

Lin Wanqing's gaze was firm and resolute. She swept her eyes over the shocked crowd and continued, "I know some of you may not understand my decision, and some may even think I'm being willful. But I want to ask you, you've made and released every good film before, and what was the result? Did you make any money?"

The crowd looked at each other.

Yes, all the videos that were supposed to be shown were shown before, and what was the result?

The company didn't make any money; in fact, it went bankrupt!

A senior executive said, "President Lin, we didn't do a good enough job before. But what can we do? Now that we have good films available but aren't being shown, it's even more of a loss for us."

Another executive chimed in, "Yes, refusing to play other people's videos without a reason will definitely cause a lot of controversy online, which will be detrimental to us!"

Lin Wanqing tapped the table lightly, her voice calm and firm: "Controversy? Is that what you're worried about? Then I can tell you clearly that I have my own solutions."

She stood up, walked to the window, looked at the bustling city outside, and continued, "Star Shine Cinema has been dormant for too long. Operating it with conventional thinking will only lead to another bankruptcy. It needs a complete transformation. And this time, what I want to do is break with convention and create new possibilities in our own way."

Everyone looked at Lin Wanqing, puzzled.

Lin Wanqing's words were actually brainwashed and indoctrinated by Li Yi. She continued, "The bigger the controversy online, the better, since we won't show this film. Have you ever thought that such a huge controversy would be free advertising for our cinema? We can become known nationwide without spending a penny. Isn't that great?"

After hearing this, everyone in the conference room showed thoughtful expressions.

They began to realize that Lin Wanqing's decision might not be entirely based on personal preference, but rather on deeper strategic considerations.

A mid-level manager couldn't help but ask, "President Lin, do you mean we should use this controversy to increase the brand awareness of Xinghui Cinema?"

Lin Wanqing smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right, that's my idea. In today's information-saturated era, for a brand to stand out, it needs sufficient exposure and buzz. And the controversy surrounding 'Tianmen Long Blade' is the perfect topic for us, allowing our cinema to become known to everyone."

“But Mr. Lin, isn’t this too risky?” another executive said worriedly. “If the controversy is too great, it may have a negative impact on our brand image, and maybe no one will even want to come to our cinema to watch a movie. What will we do then?”