The Opponent's Open Scheme

"Don't I look pretty impressive?" Lin Yuan's lips curled slightly, and a flicker of pride flashed through his eyes.

"Back then, Jackie Chan bragged on television that wherever in the world you drew a circle, he could find someone to take care of you.

I was insanely jealous at the time. I thought to myself, a real man should be like that."

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of pride. "Now I've done it too. Whether it's North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, even Australia and South America, I have countless partners.

Just look at today. People are fighting to pay for a $500,000 dinner."

His expression practically screamed, "Praise me," like a child waiting to be complimented.

Liu Yifei watched him quietly, a complicated glint passing through her eyes.

She sighed softly and reached out, her fingertips gently brushing Lin Yuan's cheek.

She knew Lin Yuan had countless supporters behind him, and that made her feel secure.

Yet at the same time, a faint pain pricked at her heart.

There was no such thing as a free lunch. All this splendor and glory had been bought at a price.

And she knew better than anyone what that price was.

The price had been reflected in Lin Yuan Pictures' previous equity restructuring.

Previously, in order to ensure absolute control over the company, Lin Yuan's stake could not fall below 66.7%. Otherwise, he would not be able to make final decisions on every matter.

After two rounds of financing—the IPO and the first post-listing private placement—Lin Yuan's shareholding had already reached the warning line.

On one hand, this prevented him from raising more funds. On the other, it meant he could not offer more benefits to win over new allies.

Therefore, on Betty's advice, Lin Yuan Pictures underwent an equity restructuring