How can you become a star without money?

Chapter 50 Sheep Eat Man [Please Read Further]

Internal auditing is the most crucial immune system for a company's health.

It is not only directly related to a company's compliance, asset security, and operational efficiency, but also has a life-or-death impact on a company's survival and sustainable development.

When a company needs an internal audit.

That proves that the company must have a big problem, and all shareholders will be alarmed because their vital interests must have been damaged.

But if the internal audit finds no problems, then all the shareholders will not be alarmed, but furious.

If the internal audit failed to find any problems, it likely means that the company is already critically ill.

It's like a person who is clearly sick all over, but after going to the hospital for a checkup, the hospital tells them that...

Congratulations, you are in good health.

This is very scary.

Because it means that the company has spiraled out of control.

In less than a day, Chi Xin experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, from great joy to shock, and felt that her brain was starting to overwhelm her.

I originally thought the Heavenly Fire was a piece of easy prey, but now it seems to be more like a deadly poison.

Looking at Wang Yao's overly youthful face, she could no longer muster any evil thoughts or amusement; all that remained was she filled with terror.

Major shareholder. Why is he the major shareholder?

Why would He Ming transfer so many shares to him for free?

Why did I set He Ming on fire again at this sensitive juncture of loan applications?

She had initially thought she was in control, but now it seemed she might just be a pawn in someone else's game.

At such a young age, with such a mindset, and such scheming?

Is it a monster?
Having worked in the workplace for so many years, she naturally developed a different mindset than most people. When she realized that things were out of control, she decisively chose to comply and stay out of it.

She was starting to lose track of what Wang Yao was up to.

But one thing is certain: she seems to have fallen into a huge and terrifying net.

She dared not act rashly and could only convey the major shareholder's demands to the board of directors.

Two hours later, Mr. Xu, the CEO of Meishe Media, personally arrived at the conference room of Tianhuo Network Media.

Chi Xin had been with him for ten years and had rarely seen him with such a gloomy expression.

However, the moment he stepped into the Tianhuo conference room, Mr. Xu's face once again displayed his usual refined smile.

"Wang Yao, right? I've been hearing your name everywhere lately. I'm Xu Chen, the acting CEO of Meishe Media and also a shareholder representative of Tianhuo Media. I'm a few years older than you, just call me Brother Chen." Xu Chen extended his hand.

"Mr. Xu, I've heard so much about you. Just call me Xiao Yao." Wang Yao smiled, stood up, and shook hands.

"Tsk, Xiao Yao is indeed as bright and radiant as his name suggests. He Ming may not be good at dealing with people, but he certainly has a knack for choosing people," Xu Chen remarked.

Wang Yao narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled shyly, "Mr. Xu, you flatter me. I'm just an ordinary college student."

"Call me Brother Chen, sit down. Xiao Chi, go brew the tea I brought." Xu Chen laughed heartily.

Chi Xin understood, knowing that she had no right to hear what was to come.

"How did Xiao Yao and He Ming meet?" Xu Chen asked with a smile.

Wang Yao knew that what he wanted to ask was about his connection with He Ming.

“I’m interested in photography, so I interned at the Meishe branch as a photographer under General Manager He. I was probably quite diligent, so General Manager He later brought me out on a team,” Wang Yao said with a smile.

“Okay, hard work pays off. I like to be friends with hardworking people the most. But to be honest, Xiao Yao suddenly becoming a major shareholder really startled me,” Xu Chen said with a smile.

"Mr. He meant well at the time, worried that if Qu Shou's project failed, I would be implicated, so he transferred his shares to me. Looking back now, Mr. He was truly a good person."

"I believe he would never do anything to harm the company, and I hope President Xu can clear his name." Wang Yao said resolutely in a deep voice.

"I may not be anyone special, but I have decent character. I won't wrong an innocent person, nor will I let a wicked person go unpunished." Xu Chen's face was full of approval, but his eyes were indifferent.

It seems highly likely that He Ming was just being clever on his own.

"Under General Manager He's leadership, Tianhuo has achieved some success, though we wouldn't say it's booming. Just yesterday, we signed a long-term cooperation agreement worth 300 million with Juli Film & Television."

"Right now, there are still potential internet celebrities like Ma Ruo with commercial value. If Qu Shou is lucky, he might also grow into a pillar of the company. The company cannot do without President He's guidance; every minute and every second will result in significant losses," Wang Yao said solemnly.

"He Ming's situation depends mainly on the audit results. However, Xiao Yao is right; the company does need someone to lead it, but He Ming is probably not suitable." Xu Chen shook his head with a smile.

“What about President Chi? I was able to get in touch with the Confucius project entirely thanks to President Chi’s introduction,” Wang Yao suggested.

Xu Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, his expression unchanged. "Xiao Chi is mainly responsible for overseas business, so she's not really suitable. I actually think Xiao Yao, you're more than capable of taking on the responsibility and managing the situation in a crisis."
Don't be modest. From Qu Shou to Ma Ruo, and then to projects like "Confucius," I know everything. You were the one who devised the plans behind the scenes. In terms of ability and contribution, you're no less capable than He Ming."

"Mr. Xu, you flatter me. I was just giving Mr. He and Mr. Chi some advice," Wang Yao said, waving his hand.

“Since He Ming is willing to give you shares, it’s enough to show how much he values ​​you. Meishe Tianhuo is a company that urgently needs young and promising fresh blood like you to join. How about this, during the time He Ming is away, you will temporarily assume the role of CEO,” Xu Chen said with a light laugh.

His statement implies that Wang Yao, with a simple nod, would replace He Ming as the de facto controller of Tianhuo Media.

"Mr. Xu, please don't joke with me. Tianhuo currently has a full 600 million yuan in cash on its books, and who knows how many other business dealings there are outside. How could a college student like me possibly manage all of this?" Wang Yao quickly waved his hand in refusal.

"Xiao Chi can temporarily help you manage some miscellaneous matters in the company. You just need to focus on what you're good at. You don't need to worry about those things from before. Lighten your load and I want to see how much potential you have." Xu Chen laughed heartily.

It was made clear that everything He Ming had done before had nothing to do with Wang Yao.

"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Xu, but I really can't do it." Wang Yao shook his head and smiled wryly, refusing with a frank tone.

Xu Chen looked quietly at Wang Yao's young face, and after a long silence, he smiled and asked, "How old is Xiao Yao this year?"

“I didn’t finish my senior year of high school and went straight to an adult university. I’ll be 19 years old this June, and 20 in the traditional Chinese way,” Wang Yao replied.

"19 years old, that's impressive. When I was 19, I was still working as a model, sending out resumes everywhere," Xu Chen remarked with a light laugh.

"The capable should do more work, and young people should practice more. I had high hopes for He Ming back then, but I have even higher hopes for you now. I gave him 40% of the shares back then, so naturally I won't treat you unfairly now. I'll give you 45% of the shares. Go ahead and do it. I'll take care of any problems that arise."

Wang Yao lowered his eyelids upon hearing this.

His original plan was to force Xu Chen to buy his shares, so that he could get out of the situation and then lend money to Qu Shou and Ma Ruo to terminate their contracts and start anew.

However, Xu Chen seemed more difficult to deal with than he had imagined.

With 45% of the shares, it is only 22% away from achieving absolute control of 67%.

Tianhuo Media is still very valuable. Even though He Ming has emptied a lot of it, it is still a good quality asset.

Once you gain actual control of the company, it means that all risks are controllable.

Wang Yao understood the principle that if you don't take what Heaven gives you, you will suffer the consequences.

"Brother Chen, you're really putting me in a difficult position. You value me so much; I'm afraid I won't be able to repay you," Wang Yao sighed softly. "Young man, what are you afraid of? Just do it! If anything happens, I'll be there to back you up," Xu Chen laughed heartily, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

"With Brother Chen's words, I feel reassured." Wang Yao smiled sincerely.

Hopefully, you'll be able to handle it when the time comes.

"Why is it taking so long to brew tea, Xiao Chi? Does Xiao Yao like tea? Let's talk about Qu Shou's arrangements later. See if there's anything I can help with."

Xu Chen suddenly felt a chill down his spine, thinking it was because the air conditioning was too low, and then started chatting with a smile.

Wang Yao chatted with Xu Chen for a while until Chi Xin returned with tea.

Xu Chen then explained to Chi Xin the arrangements regarding Wang Yao's takeover of Tianhuo Media.

Chi Xin felt a little resentful that the duck she had almost gotten had flown away, but she quickly accepted the fact.

After finishing their business, Xu Chen sat for a while and then left, and Chi Xin saw him off.

Once in the car, Xu Chen's expression turned cold. He rubbed his throbbing temples. "A 19-year-old college student? Such a troublesome 19-year-old. He Ming's eye for talent is truly sharp."

"Mr. Xu, could there be someone else behind this?" Chi Xin asked in a low voice.

"I don't know, but it's good that he's greedy. If he wasn't even tempted by 45% of the shares, then there's definitely a big problem. He might actually be a genius with extraordinary wisdom."

Otherwise, they wouldn't have had the ability to revive Ma Ruo and Qu Shou. Let's wait and see. Tian Huo, don't even think about it. Go to Southeast Asia after the New Year." Xu Chen said in a deep voice.

"Then He Ming?" Chi Xin asked, puzzled.

"I'm going to see him." Xu Chen's face darkened again.

"Mr. Xu, Mr. Xu, I'm innocent!" He Ming, who was taken away, was not interrogated but held in a hotel room. When he saw Xu Chen arrive, he quickly began to plead his case.

In just one afternoon, he looked several years older and more haggard.

"Whether you are innocent or not, the auditors will investigate and find out. I'm only here to ask you about Wang Yao's matter," Xu Chen said slowly.

“Wang Yao? He’s just a scapegoat. President Xu doesn’t know anything about him. You can’t take anything he says seriously,” He Ming quickly explained.

"Then why did you transfer the shares to him? He Ming, what kind of underhanded tricks are you up to?" Xu Chen stared at He Ming with a dark and sinister expression.

“It was Wu Tian who told me that I would be implicated after Qu Shou and Ma Ruo’s scandal broke, so I gave him the shares. I admit I didn’t tell you beforehand, but I was scared too,” He Ming said with a mournful face.

"Ha, there's another idiot." Xu Chen laughed in exasperation.

I knew my subordinates were incompetent, but I didn't expect them to be this bad. It seems that this internal audit wasn't all bad.

"What's the situation with Juli's project?" Xu Chen asked, voicing his most pressing question.

After hesitating for a long time, He Ming finally told the truth and revealed everything about Yang Zi poaching him and Ma Ruo.

Juli gave Tianhuo three million yuan under the guise of a cooperative project, and then He Ming cashed it out into his own company. Finally, he gave up his shares and left Tianhuo, taking Ma Ruo, whose penalty for breach of contract was not high, with him.

This three million is equivalent to a poaching fee.

In this way, Tianhuo helped Juli with the project for free, and he was able to escape unscathed.

The world where only Skyfire shareholders are injured has been achieved.

Oh, it seems that Juli is also suffering significant losses now.

"Good, good, good, what a clever escape! He Ming, how come I didn't know you had this kind of intelligence?!" Xu Chen was so angry that his face turned pale.

"Mr. Xu, I swear, I haven't done anything to harm you," He Ming swore.

Xu Chen sneered after hearing this, "What do you mean? Did I order you to do this?"

He Ming trembled instantly and fell silent.

He had followed Xu Chen for so many years and had gathered a lot of dirt on Xu Chen.

"Since you don't trust me and have already found a scapegoat, don't blame me for not helping you. Let's part ways amicably. You can transfer all your shares to Wang Yao," Xu Chen said with a sneer.

"Okay, Mr. Xu, I'll do whatever you say about the audit." He Ming seemed to have been injected with adrenaline upon hearing this, and his spirits immediately lifted.

The shares of Tianhuo are a hot potato for him, but if the shareholders really audit him, given the extent of his vulnerabilities, he will at least have to work as a sewing machine operator for a few years.

“You can’t stay in China. The shareholders’ meeting won’t let this go. You should go to Korea for a while.” Xu Chen frowned.

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Xu, thank you, Mr. Xu!" He Ming nodded vigorously, almost kneeling down to kowtow.

"Xiao Chi, go contact Juli and tell them about the situation here." Xu Chen felt like his head was about to explode.

Looking at the disheveled He Ming, Chi Xin felt a strange sense of sympathy for the fallen, never expecting things to turn out this way.

It seems everyone else has lost everything, except for one person who has won everything.

Surprising.

Xu Chen ignored He Ming and murmured to himself.

"Sheep eat people, please don't say sheep eat people."

"He Ming was sent to Goryeo because of his personal negligence?"

"What do you mean? What about my money project?"

"You're taking over? Great, thank you for your hard work, Mr. Chi."

Yang Zi hung up the phone with a forced smile and slumped onto the sofa.

"What's wrong?" Huang Shengyi asked curiously when she saw him sitting on the sofa in a daze after finishing the phone call, as if he had lost his soul.

Yang Zi felt his head buzzing at that moment.

The project that Juli collaborated on with Tianhuo is worth far less than three million.

A large portion of that was the poaching fee He Ming received for recruiting Ma Ruo; after all, just one Ma Ruo was enough to break even.

He felt that Wang Yao was able to win Hu Mei's favor because he had Ma Ruo as a traffic gimmick, and if he were to manage it, he would definitely do a better job than that young upstart.

But now that He Ming has been transferred, Ma Ruo definitely can't be poached.

Moreover, the three million has already been transferred to Tianhuo's account, and the penalty for breach of contract would be a considerable sum.

what is this?
Losing both money and people?

Or are you still stuck with a losing position?

Yangzi snapped out of his daze and said with a somewhat blank look in his eyes.

"I think I've been set up."

(End of this chapter)