"Are you serious?" one shareholder asked uncertainly.

“Of course it’s true,” Lin Chen replied confidently. “These people next to me are lawyers, and I have already prepared the share transfer agreement according to everyone’s shareholding. All you need to do is sign it, and then none of you here will be shareholders of ‘Lu Tian Lin’s’ anymore. Once everything is confirmed, the money will be transferred to your accounts immediately, so don’t worry.”

With that, Lin Chen gestured for the lawyers to begin distributing the share transfer documents. Watching the lawyers busily working, the shareholders began whispering and discussing amongst themselves. They looked at Lin Chen as if he were an idiot.

Time ticked by, and the share transfer agreements were distributed to the shareholders one by one. They read them very carefully, as if every word concerned their future.

Was Lin Chen stupid? What kind of trump card did he have? How could he remain so calm and composed in the face of such a big event? The shareholders were filled with all sorts of questions; they couldn't fathom what this young man was thinking at all.

Ultimately, out of the hundreds of shareholders present, only half signed the share transfer agreement. This result surprised Lin Chen; he had originally thought that more than half would choose to leave.

He looked at the shareholders below the stage, his gaze sweeping over each one, a smile on his face: "I will let those who stay know that this choice will be the best choice of your lives."

At this moment, an older shareholder suddenly spoke up: "Chairman Lin, although you are very young, and I am not too confident that the company can overcome this crisis, I have high hopes for you. You are a very outstanding young man." His words surprised everyone present, and a trace of gratitude flashed in Lin Chen's eyes.

“I don’t own many shares,” one shareholder said slowly, his voice carrying a hint of determination. “Chairman Lin once led ‘Lu Tian Lin’s’ to create miracles, so why shouldn’t I take another gamble? I’ll bet that Chairman Lin can lead us to glory once again.” His words were full of expectation and trust in the future.

Another shareholder chimed in, “The last stock sale left many people with regrets. Having learned from that experience, I am determined not to become one of those people who regret it again. Chairman Lin, you are young and promising, and you are unpredictable. I am investing not only in the company’s future, but also in yours. I firmly believe that your future will be extraordinary.”

As these words were spoken, the atmosphere at the shareholders' meeting unexpectedly became harmonious. The shareholders began to express their confidence in Lin Chen, as if they saw hope for the company's future.

Lin Chen's acquisition of shares totaled over 13%, for which he paid a hefty sum of approximately 120 million yuan. His own shareholding thus surged to nearly 79%. For a listed company, such a stake is almost unimaginable, giving him absolute control within the company.

After everything settled down, Lin Chen kept everyone in suspense: "Alright, those of you who have already signed the share transfer agreement can leave now. The remaining shareholders, let's have a real internal shareholders' meeting."

As Lin Chen finished speaking, those who were no longer shareholders left one after another, many with disdain. They sneered, "What can a mere kid accomplish? A company is for making money, not for charity. What can he do now? Utterly foolish." However, these taunts did not affect Lin Chen's resolve.

He looked at the shareholders who remained and said with a smile, "I am very pleased that everyone here has stayed. At this shareholders' meeting, I will explain the company's future development plan to you."

The meeting lasted about three hours. When the more than fifty shareholders walked out of the meeting room, their expressions varied, like a vibrant, colorful painting. Outside, reporters had been waiting for a long time, eager to get firsthand information and learn about Lin Chen's next move.

Why is Lin Chen still so mysterious at such a critical moment? Why is he willing to spend 120 million yuan to internally repurchase shares at a 50% premium? These questions lingered in the minds of the reporters, but they could not get any answers from the shareholders' tightly closed lips.

However, from the expressions of the shareholders, they seemed to see a glimmer of hope, as if the future of "Lu Tian Lin's" might still have a chance to turn around.

That evening, major online media outlets and live streaming platforms reported on Lin Chen's large-scale share acquisition, attracting widespread attention. Lin Chen's composed demeanor at the shareholders' meeting was interpreted by many experts and scholars as a testament to his exceptional mental fortitude; some even bluntly stated, "This young man is quite the actor."

Amidst the buzz of discussion, Lin Chen stayed in Lu Tiancheng for a few days before setting off for Haizhou City. He enjoyed the privilege of being chauffeured around the entire time, and was taken directly to the headquarters of the financial company under the Yang family in Haizhou.

When Lin Chen arrived, a graceful and elegant lady had been waiting at the door for some time. Anyone who recognized her would be astonished. She was none other than Yang Meinan, the current vice president of the Yang family in Haizhou and the head of Yang's Financial, as well as the eldest sister of Yang Meilin and Yang Meixi. Her appearance seemed to foreshadow that Lin Chen's journey in Haizhou would be filled with more unknowns and challenges.

"Hi, dear Mr. Lin, it's a real honor to meet you here." Yang Meinan smiled radiantly, elegantly extending her hand to shake Lin Chen's, and then giving him a warm hug. Lin Chen smiled back, but couldn't help feeling a little surprised. He hadn't expected that the person greeting him would be Yang Meinan, the vice president of the Yang family in Haizhou.

It's important to understand that Yang Meilin, the second daughter of the Yang family, is currently fully engaged in the "Operation Red Sea" club, while Yang Meixi, the third daughter, is enjoying her campus life at school. Therefore, the Yang family has effectively tacitly accepted Yang Meinan as the future heir.

The two walked side by side into the company, attracting countless curious glances along the way. People speculated about the identity of this person who could command the personal attention of the vice president of the Yang family in Haizhou.

After entering the CEO's office, Lin Chen and Yang Meinan sat facing each other. Yang Meinan looked Lin Chen up and down, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes. She could hardly believe that this young and promising man was actually the famous Chairman Lin in the entertainment industry, the "Old Dog Lin" who had single-handedly made Liu Tiantian famous.

"Mr. Lin, you are truly amazing. The identities of a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and a business elite are perfectly combined in you," Yang Meinan exclaimed sincerely.