The threat in the words was obvious.
One after another, except for a few Chinese directors who remained silent and watched, an almost one-sided siege formed in the meeting room.
Questions, accusations, and demands for contract cancellation and repayments rose one after another. All eyes, whether angry, indifferent, or filled with mocking anticipation, were focused on the young chairman of the board at the end of the long table.
Newbijian leaned back in his chair, folded his hands in front of his abdomen, his face expressionless, but his eyes were like cold probes, staring at Lin Huowang, waiting for his reaction, waiting for his possible panic, excuse or surrender.
The air in the conference room seemed to solidify into a block of lead, weighing heavily on everyone's heart.
Being surrounded by enemies on all sides and ambushed from all sides seems to be a foregone conclusion.
In this suffocating silence, Lin Huowang slowly raised his head.
There was no anger or embarrassment on his face that showed he was under siege. Instead, he was extremely calm, even with a hint of indifference that seemed to overlook the overall situation.
He looked around, his gaze calmly sweeping over every face, whether excited, gloomy, or indifferent, and finally stopped on Huo Zhenting's face, which was slightly flushed with excitement.
His voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable power, echoing in the quiet conference room:
"From a common sense perspective, the directors' inquiries and concerns about this advertising expense are very reasonable, and I fully understand them."
His opening remarks were unexpectedly calm, even with a hint of approval, which made many directors slightly stunned.
"As you all know, Asia Television's ratings are currently low and its value is limited. The ten million Hong Kong dollars paid by Dairy Farm is undoubtedly an exorbitant price and a loss-making deal. This is irrefutable evidence that I, Kobayashi Tenmo, abused my position to profit from it."
At this point, his tone suddenly changed, and the domineering aura hidden beneath his calmness erupted like a volcano: "However, I am sitting here today and do not want to use lengthy data and pale excuses to explain this transaction.
Because all common sense and all data will be completely overturned in the face of the upcoming facts!"
He paused for a second, his eyes piercing as he scanned the entire room, his words each one decisive and decisive:
"I just want to say one thing: Do you think Dairy Farm suffered a huge loss and ATV got a huge advantage? You are wrong! Absolutely wrong!
The truth is, it wasn't ATV that got the better deal on the HK$10 million advertising fee, it was Dairy Farm—they got a massive, unprecedented bargain!
His voice was like a hammer, hitting every director's heart.
Everyone was shocked by this arrogant assertion; even the anger on Huo Zhenting's face froze for a moment.
"I know that everyone here is filled with doubt and confusion, and may even think that I am dreaming.
That’s okay. I understand. Because you haven’t seen it yet.”
He leaned forward slightly, placed his hands on the table, looked at everyone with a sharp gaze, and said with certainty:
"I only need one week! Seven days!
Seven days later, when the results are presented to everyone, you will naturally understand that the returns and value created by the '10 million' that you are questioning today will far exceed your imagination!
It will prove how wise and forward-looking the investment made by the dairy company is!"
"If, I mean if..."
Lin Huowang's voice suddenly rose, and with a desperate determination and absolute confidence, he promised, "In one week, if the results of this advertising investment don't satisfy the directors present, if it doesn't prove to be worthwhile, if it doesn't bring the expected, or even unexpected, huge profits to Hong Kong Land and Dairy Farm...
Then, without any motion from you, I, Kobayashi Tenmo, will resign from my position as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Land Group right here and now! I will never regret it!
boom!
These words were like a bombshell dropped on the silent lake!
The entire conference room instantly fell into absolute silence! You could hear a pin drop!
All the directors, including the shrewd Newbigin and the aggressive Peter Ho, all widened their eyes, with an expression of disbelief and shock on their faces!
Resign as Chairman of the Board?!
He actually dared to gamble with this position?!
Just for an advertising fee that everyone considered a "stupid move"? !
The magnitude of the stakes, the strength of the confidence, and the sheer force of their resolve completely overturned everyone's expectations!
For the first time, Newbijian unconsciously separated his folded hands, his eyes flashing as he stared at Lin Huowang, trying to find even a trace of bluffing on his face, but he only saw an unfathomable calm and unshakable confidence.
Huo Zhenting opened his mouth, wanting to say something sarcastic, but found his throat dry and couldn't utter a word.
Lin Huowang's shocking promise instantly blocked his carefully prepared follow-up attack.
He could only look at Lin Huowang in shock and doubt. For the first time, he felt an inexplicable chill towards this young opponent, which he himself was unwilling to admit - where did this guy get the confidence from?
In the conference room, only the echo of Lin Huowang's powerful words and the heavy or suppressed breathing of the crowd in the dead silence remained.
A board meeting that seemed to be a successful encirclement and suppression was instantly reversed by Lin Huowang's shocking counterattack, and suspense suddenly arose.
Everyone's eyes were focused on him, waiting for the "result" he said would be revealed within seven days and would be enough to subvert everyone's cognition.
At the center of the storm, Lin Huowang returned to his seat, his demeanor composed, as if the earth-shattering declaration hadn't just come from him. The real storm was only just brewing within the hearts of the directors present.
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