90: Chapter 90 Junlin Public Relations Department

"Yu Wei," Lin Yu began. His voice was not loud, but it made Yu Wei's heart tighten. "You are indeed a sycophant, but you are a capable one. Although some of your methods are not exactly above board, you have indeed solved urgent problems for several clients. However, regarding the 'Tianhua Group' environmental scandal last year, how did you manage to shift the blame onto a small supplier? Your methods were very seasoned, but also quite ruthless."

Yu Wei's face instantly turned deathly pale, and he dropped to his knees with a thud. "Young Master Lin! I... I was wrong! At the time, I was also..."

"Get up." Lin Yu interrupted him, his tone indifferent. "I didn't say I was going to blame you. History is written by the victors; the business world is like a battlefield, and everyone has their own methods. The fact that you could grow Yuanwei PR from a small workshop to its current scale shows that you have your own merits."

He turned to Gao Yuanyuan. "Gao Yuanyuan, you are more interesting than Yu Wei. At 28, to reach the position of partner, you didn't just rely on your looks, right? I've looked at several cases you led, especially the crisis PR for 'Xinghui Entertainment.' To fish out an artist who was almost going to prison and even help him successfully transform—that kind of scheming and ability is not simple."

Gao Yuanyuan lifted her head. Her face was still pale, but her eyes had regained their composure, and even carried a hint of stubbornness. "Young Master Lin, isn't our job in PR to help clients solve problems? As long as it's not illegal, methods can be flexible."

"Well said." Lin Yu smiled. "As long as it's not illegal."

He stood up, walked in front of the two, and looked down at them. "Now, the 'opportunity' I have for you has arrived."

Yu Wei and Gao Yuanyuan exchanged a glance, both seeing nervousness and anticipation in each other's eyes.

Lin Yu continued slowly. "According to the information I received, Yuanwei PR currently has net assets of about 12 million, a net profit of 8 million last year, 6 million the year before, and is expected to reach 7 million this year. Considering your connections in Lu Province and the abilities of you two, I am valuing Yuanwei PR at 40 million."

40 million! Yu Wei and Gao Yuanyuan's eyes widened instantly. This valuation far exceeded their expectations! They had originally thought that getting a valuation of 30 million would be pretty good.

"Junlin Capital will invest 40 million for an 80% stake." Lin Yu's tone was unquestionable. "This 40 million will be distributed between the two of you according to your previous proportions."

Yu Wei and Gao Yuanyuan were a bit stunned.

Lin Yu continued. "The company will be renamed 'Junlin Yuanwei PR.' Externally, it will be a PR company that can take on orders; internally, it will become the PR department under Junlin Capital. Yu Wei, you will serve as the Director, responsible for external relations and resource integration. Gao Yuanyuan, you will serve as the Executive Director, responsible for the execution of specific projects and team management. Your salaries will be doubled from your previous base. The salaries of the team members will also be paid at 1.5 times their original rate."

"For internal cases at Junlin Capital, there will be no extra dividends, but there will be priority completion rights. For external client cases, dividends will be distributed according to share proportions. Additionally, I will provide another 20 million in operating funds."

Yu Wei's eyes widened like copper bells. Calculating it all together, it was practically a pie falling from the sky! He was so excited he was incoherent. "Young Master Lin! We... we... we agree! We will definitely work hard and never fail to live up to your expectations!"

Gao Yuanyuan also took a deep breath. She looked at Lin Yu, her eyes complex. There was surprise, doubt, and also a trace of something hard to detect... a heartbeat. She knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and also a huge challenge.

"Young Master Lin," she began, her voice slightly hoarse, "may we ask why you chose us?"

Lin Yu looked at her, his gaze deep. "Because you have the ability and the ambition. I need a sharp knife to help me handle some... things that are inconvenient for me to deal with personally. And you happen to fit my requirements."

He paused and added, "Of course, the premise is that you are loyal enough and clean enough. I don't want my knife to turn against its master one day."

Gao Yuanyuan's heart skipped a beat. She understood Lin Yu's subtext. This was a transaction and also a test.

She looked at Yu Wei and saw him nodding frantically, his eyes full of wild joy. She looked back at Lin Yu, that man who was excessively young but unfathomable.

"We agree." Gao Yuanyuan said firmly, "We won't let you down."

Lin Yu smiled, a trace of satisfaction in his smile. "Very good. Starting tomorrow, Junlin Capital will send finance and legal teams to your company to carry out asset liquidation and contract changes. I hope you won't make me regret today's decision."

Lin Yu asked Fatty to go to the study to bring over a briefcase, from which he took out a silver USB drive and gently pushed it to the center of the stone table. The metal casing glinted coldly in the moonlight. "The first task after the establishment of Junlin Yuanwei is to expand our territory."

The eyes of Yu Wei and Gao Yuanyuan landed on the USB drive at the same time. Gao Yuanyuan reached out and took it first.

"Xingyao Media, an industry of Zhao Tai's family." Lin Yu's voice was as calm as if he were talking about an ordinary trivial matter. "The current valuation is 150 million, the Zhao family holds a 65% stake, and the rest are retail investors and a few small shareholders. We need to force the Zhao family to completely withdraw from Xingyao Media within half a month, and let Junlin Capital take control with the fastest speed and lowest cost."

Yu Wei gasped, almost sliding off the stone bench. Zhao Tai's grandfather was the Vice Governor, the Zhao family had deep roots in Lu Province, and Xingyao Media was one of the Zhao family's core industries. Touching it was no different from poking a hornet's nest. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but was stopped by a look from Gao Yuanyuan.

Gao Yuanyuan clutched the USB drive tightly in her palm and looked up at Lin Yu. There was no longer the charm from before in her eyes, only calmness and sharpness left. "Young Master Lin, the Zhao family's background..."

"I know." Lin Yu interrupted her, his tone still indifferent. "That's why I handed this task to you. It's inconvenient for Junlin Capital to come forward, but you can." He pointed to the USB drive. "Inside are the financial loopholes and evidence of tax evasion of Xingyao Media for the past three years, as well as records of Zhao Tai personally misappropriating company funds and bribing government officials. What you need to do is to attack from three sides."

He held up three fingers, his tone carrying unquestionable authority. "First, a public opinion war. Use the methods you are good at to leak the news of Xingyao Media's financial fraud and tax evasion, first driving down their stock price and causing retail investors to panic and sell. Remember, you must proceed step by step. Release small bits of information first, then the big stuff. Let public opinion ferment, but don't play all your cards at once."

"Second, a reporting war. Send the evidence of tax evasion anonymously to the Tax Bureau, and send the bribery records to the Disciplinary Committee. The Zhao family has a deep background, but they can't withstand solid evidence. The people above, in order to protect themselves, will definitely sacrifice the pawn to save the rook. No matter how powerful Zhao Tai's grandfather is, he won't risk his own political career for a grandson."

"Third, an acquisition war. When the stock price plummets, quietly contact the small shareholders of Xingyao Media and acquire their shares at a price slightly higher than the market price. As for the retail investors, buy in batches through several shell companies; don't attract the attention of the Zhao family. By the time the Zhao family reacts, you will already hold more than 30% of the shares. With the subsequent capital support from Junlin Capital, gaining a controlling stake is just a matter of time."

Yu Wei listened, dumbfounded, his back covered in cold sweat. This wasn't a business acquisition; it was clearly a meticulously planned hunt. He looked at Gao Yuanyuan and saw her face was pale, but her eyes were exceptionally determined. Her fingers were unconsciously rubbing the edge of the USB drive—this was a sign that she had entered combat mode.

"Young Master Lin," Gao Yuanyuan began, her voice slightly hoarse but her tone firm, "we accept this task. But the Zhao family won't sit and wait for death; they will definitely fight back."

"That's why you need to be fast." Lin Yu stood up, walked to Gao Yuanyuan, and looked down at her. "I'll give you two weeks to complete the public opinion fermentation and the initial acquisition. As for the rest, Junlin Capital will come forward to finish it off. Remember, only the two of you can know about this. Only use the most core people in your team. All operations must be conducted through encrypted channels; don't leave any evidence behind."

He paused and added, "As for the 'mess' of your previous Yuanwei PR, it must be cleaned up within three days. You need to submit your pledge of allegiance, and you must completely cut ties with historical issues. Junlin Capital doesn't need any hidden dangers, understand?"

"Understood." Yu Wei and Gao Yuanyuan nodded at the same time, their voices carrying a hint of determination.

Lin Yu nodded with satisfaction. "Go, don't let me down."

He turned around and said to Fatty, "See the guests out."

Yu Wei and Gao Yuanyuan quickly stood up, bowed and thanked him again, and then followed Fatty out of the courtyard.

Walking out of the gate of Yu Garden, when the night breeze blew, Yu Wei felt his heartbeat slowly calm down. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and looked at Gao Yuanyuan, his voice still trembling. "Yuanyuan, we... we really..."

Gao Yuanyuan looked at the city lights in the distance, a complex light flashing in her eyes.

"Yu Wei," she said softly, "we have met a benefactor. But this benefactor is not easy to serve."

She remembered Lin Yu's last look; there was no warmth in it, only a kind of calmness and desire for control that made one shiver.

"However," she curled the corner of her lips into a smile, "I like challenges."

"Yuanyuan," Yu Wei wiped the sweat from his forehead, his voice still shaking, "this is the Zhao family! The Vice Governor... can we really do it?"

Gao Yuanyuan looked down at the USB drive in her hand. The silver casing glinted coldly in the moonlight, like a sharp knife. She remembered Lin Yu's calm demeanor just now, and remembered him saying "I know the Zhao family's background," and her heart suddenly settled.

"Yu Wei," she said softly, "since Young Master Lin dares to move against the Zhao family, it means he has absolute certainty. We just need to execute according to his plan and make sure nothing goes wrong." She lifted her head, looking at Yu Wei with a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes. "Besides, we have no choice. From the moment we agreed to merge into Junlin Capital, we were already on this boat. Either we win with Young Master Lin, or we lose with the Zhao family. Which one do you choose?"

Yu Wei looked at her firm eyes, gritted his teeth, and nodded. "I choose to win."

Gao Yuanyuan smiled. That smile carried a hint of charm, but more of it was determination. "Then let's do it. First, digest the things in the USB drive. Tomorrow morning, we will hold a core team meeting."

She turned around and walked towards her home, her high heels clicking on the stone road, making a crisp sound like the beating of war drums.

Ding! Gao Yuanyuan's intimacy +10

Current intimacy: 35

Yu Wei quickly followed, looking at Gao Yuanyuan's back, suddenly feeling that this woman was more terrifying and more reliable than he had imagined. He knew that from this moment on, they were no longer Yu Wei and Gao Yuanyuan of Yuanwei PR, but Yu Wei and Gao Yuanyuan of Junlin Capital.

...

The originally quiet and elegant atmosphere was broken by the sound of a plastic bag rubbing.

In front of Lin Yu and Fatty were a pile of barbecue and several boxes of stir-fried dishes. The fragrance of cumin and chili instantly overwhelmed the scent of osmanthus flowers drifting into the courtyard.

"Old Lin, eat while it's hot. The lamb skewers from this place on Muslim Street are amazing." Fatty handed over a handful of meat skewers, his face shiny with grease.

Lin Yu held a skewer of kidneys in his hand, shook his head helplessly, and took a bite. "If you eat like this, how fat do you want to get?"

"Hehe, this is called being a foodie." Fatty chuckled and took another gulp of cola. "But then again, Old Lin, our villa is so big, eating takeout every day isn't right. Shouldn't we hire a few nannies, chefs, or something? Otherwise, this kitchen is going to gather dust."

Lin Yu was chewing the meat, nodded upon hearing this, and mumbled unclearly, "That's true, it's time to hire some people. When Sister Man comes back, let her arrange it; she's detail-oriented."

As soon as he finished speaking, the beams of car headlights appeared outside the courtyard gate, followed by the sound of the electric gate slowly sliding open.

"Speak of the devil and he shall appear." Lin Yu patted the oil off his hands.

A black Toyota Alphard drove steadily into the courtyard and stopped at the villa entrance. The door slid open, and two tall figures stepped down in high heels.

It was indeed Tang Man and President Wang Ya, who had just finished attending the "Lu Province Night" banquet, their bodies still carrying a faint scent of alcohol that hadn't dissipated.

"Boss, Fatty, we're back!" As soon as Tang Man entered the door, she smelled the fragrance, and her eyes lit up immediately. "Wow, it smells so good! Barbecue is the most satisfying; I'm starving to death."

President Wang Ya also smiled, took off her high heels, and rubbed her ankles. "Exactly, it was all about social networking; who actually went there to eat?"

The two of them came over, not picky at all, picked up chopsticks, and grabbed a few bites of food.

"How was it? What were the gains tonight?" Lin Yu poured them both a glass of water and asked casually.

President Wang Ya took the water glass, took a sip, and her expression became serious. "Not bad. Tonight I met with leaders from several universities, and a few of them were very interested. After returning to Ze City, I will arrange for the team to follow up, go to the universities for detailed discussions, and sign the contracts."

"Well done." Lin Yu looked at her with appreciation. "The resources in the university sector are very important. You are in full charge of this matter; however many people or how much money you need, just approve it directly."

"Thank you for your trust, Boss." President Wang Ya smiled slightly.

Lin Yu recounted the matter of Yu Wei and Gao Yuanyuan from today, including the acquisition of Yuanwei PR, the 80% stake, and the "pledge of allegiance" task.

"...So, from now on, Yuanwei PR will be our PR department. This person Gao Yuanyuan has some capability, you should make good use of her abilities." Lin Yu concluded.

After listening, President Wang Ya nodded thoughtfully. "The PR department is indeed our weakness; it was all outsourced before. Being able to incorporate a mature team this time is a good thing. As for that Gao Yuanyuan, I have also heard of her; she has some fame in the PR circle of Lu Province and is quite a character."