“Mr. Fox, please rest assured. As a filmmaker from Urghchester, I will definitely lead Langstel and the entire Atraria film industry to new heights,” Peyton eagerly took the microphone and boasted.
His choice of words and manner of speaking all revealed one thing-arrogance.
The group of ladies below, upon hearing that he was from Urghchester, immediately screamed with excitement.
Although Noel felt that Peyton was exaggerating, he didn’t say much and continued, “By the way, let me take this opportunity to introduce your boss to you.”
“Mr. Fox, is Mr. Guzman here today too?” Peyton’s eyes widened instantly, excitement written all over his face.
He never expected that he would have direct contact with his boss.
“Not Mr. Guzman, but the second largest shareholder of the Film and Television City, Mr. Guzman’s savior. Without him, there would be no Starlight Film and Television City,” Noel mentioned Giovanny’s car accident, feeling a bit sentimental.
“The second largest shareholder is naturally our boss!” Peyton and the others were still very excited.
“Now, let’s give a round of applause to Leo, Dr. Bloomer!” Noel immediately extended his hand in the direction where Leo was.
At the mention of “Leo,” Peyton didn’t react at first.
When he saw Leo approaching with a smile on his face, his body suddenly trembled, his face turned pale, and he stammered, “Mr… Mr. Fox, he is the second… second-largest shareholder of the Starlight Film and Television City?”
“That’s right. What’s wrong, Peyton? Do you know each other?” Noel asked with a smile.
Peyton’s legs went weak, and he almost fell to the ground.
“Peyton, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Noel asked with concern.
Peyton was not just feeling unwell; he felt like he wanted to die.
Thinking of the words he had just used to insult Leo as a country bumpkin, Peyton wished he could stab himself in the thigh a few times.
After Leo took the stage, he politely shook hands with the several talented individuals in the film industry on the podium, but he deliberately skipped Peyton.
“Dr. Bloomer, Peyton is an excellent talent cultivated by Urghchester,” Noel noticed that Leo didn’t shake hands with Peyton and was a bit puzzled, so he reminded him quickly.
“Mr. Fox, it’s not that I don’t want to shake hands with him. It’s just that when he was down there earlier, he called me a country bumpkin and said I wasn’t worthy of shaking hands with him,” Leo said calmly.
As soon as Leo said this, the people below instantly erupted in chatter, with many mocking remarks.
“Haha, turns out he was just showing off in front of his boss.”
“Young people nowadays are so arrogant. If it were me, I would fire him immediately. He doesn’t know his place!”
“That’s right, fire him directly!”
Peyton was frightened by the discussions, cold sweat dripping down his forehead.
“Mr. Bloomer, I was wrong! I was wrong!” Peyton’s legs gave way, and he thudded down on his knees, holding onto Leo’s thigh with a tearful voice, “Mr. Bloomer, I was blind and didn’t recognize you. Please forgive me, a small person like me.”
Peyton knew that by kneeling down, he had completely lost his dignity, but compared to his job, dignity meant nothing!
The reason he returned to the country this time was for the high treatment at the Starlight Film and Television City. For this, he didn’t hesitate to sever ties with Urghchester. If Leo fired him, he would have no way out.
Even if he found another film company, the salary they offered would not be enough to cover the mortgage on his luxurious house.
Madame in the audience couldn’t help but smile when she saw this scene.
“Mr. Peyton, are you begging me?” Leo sneered.
For someone with high aspirations but low skills, he needed to teach him a lesson.
“I was wrong, I was blind! I was blind!” Peyton fiercely slapped himself on the mouth twice.
“Alright, I won’t fire you, but your treatment will be halved, and your probation period will be extended by six months. Are you willing?” Leo asked calmly.
“I’m willing, I’m willing.” Peyton gritted his teeth. Although his treatment would be halved, it was still better than what other domestic film companies offered.
“Peyton, Mr. Bloomer has given you a chance. You must seize it and remember to be down-to-earth in the future.” Noel advised Peyton, then said, “Alright, you can all leave now.”
Peyton quickly got up from the ground and followed behind the others, leaving dejectedly.
As he passed by Madame, he didn’t dare to lift his head. How could he have the face to greet her? He hurriedly left the banquet hall.
At the end of the reception, Noel specifically called Leo aside and handed him a business card, saying, “This is the contact information of the newly appointed municipal secretary. We went to the countryside together before, and our relationship is good. I’ve already talked to him, so if you have any issues in the future, you can give him a call.”
“Thank you, Mr. Fox.” Leo took the business card. “Mr. Fox, take care after you leave.”
“Don’t worry.” Noel patted his shoulder. “Dr. Bloomer, as people strive for higher positions, water flows to lower places. You are the most outstanding young talent I’ve seen. I suggest you consider developing yourself in the capital.”
“While you’re young, go out and explore. With your abilities, you can excel no matter where you go!”
Noel looked at Leo with admiration.
“I will consider it.” Leo grinned.
The next day, Leo prepared to go to the Seven Stars Sword Sect.
But before that, he made a stop at Leo & Rose Cosmetics. He hadn’t visited the company he co-founded with Rosemary for a long time.
When he arrived at the company, Rosemary was busy making a phone call. Upon seeing Leo, she greeted him while covering the receiver, motioning for him to take a seat.
At that moment, Leo heard a voice in his ear, “Oh, Mr. Bloomer? What a coincidence, you’re here at the company today too?”
Leo turned his head and saw a man in his thirties who looked familiar.
Soon, Leo remembered. This guy was Percival, the sales manager from Horse Cosmetics who had been severely reprimanded when he came to Leo & Rose Cosmetics to sign the hegemony contract last time.
Leo smiled indifferently, “Percival, what wind has blown you here?”
“Of course, it’s the warm spring breeze.” Percival put on a fake smile.
After Rosemary finished her call, she asked, “Percival, what are you here for? Just say it.”
Due to the previous incident, Rosemary didn’t have a good impression of Percival.
“I came to your company to talk business, and it’s a big deal.” Percival sat down on the sofa directly and said brazenly.
“Oh, so Horse Cosmetics wants to increase its purchase volume?” Rosemary became interested.