Chapter 5960

Seeing Charlie speak so naturally and confidently, Sanjing Ryotaka realized that Charlie might not truly be motivated by profit from Tawanna's concert in China. So, he said to Charlie, "If Mr. Wade has a strategy to curb price gouging, then I have no objections." As he spoke, he thought that since he wanted to help Charlie, he might as well proceed decisively. Therefore, he added, "Mr. Wade suggested eight concerts, so let's add two more and hold ten concerts in total. Mr. Wade will also choose the cities and venues for these ten shows. Regarding Tawanna's performance fees and those of her team, we will go with a box office sharing model. Universal typically takes 70% or more of the box office revenue, but since we're collaborating with Mr. Wade, we can manage with just 50%." Charlie waved his hand, saying, "No, let’s stick to the standard 70%. If I still make a profit, I will donate all of it and keep not a single cent for myself." Mitsui Yoshitaka was taken aback and felt even more puzzled: "Is Charlie intentionally trying to complicate things with money? Ten concerts with Tawanna could yield hundreds of millions of dollars in profits from ticket modifications—enough to purchase seven or eight of the most luxurious Gulfstream G700 jets. Yet, not only does he refuse this money, but he also plans to donate all the profits from the entire event. Isn’t that just throwing effort away?" Mitsui Yoshitaka had no concept that for someone like Charlie, this trivial sum meant little. Furthermore, Charlie had always detested underhanded dealings. This time, he not only aimed to benefit domestic fans and allow Tawanna's economic impact to contribute to China’s GDP but, more importantly, he wanted to set a precedent for the domestic performance market. While everyone demanded an end to scalping, many were engaging in scalper-like business practices more unscrupulous than actual scalpers. If Tawanna’s concert succeeded in completely eliminating scalpers, any shady operations in the future would be glaringly obvious. At this moment, Charlie realized that the key terms had been settled, and he was no longer interested in conversing with others. He turned to Sanjing and said, "Mr. Sanjing, my wife is still waiting for me, so I’ll leave the rest in your hands. Please remember my request earlier and ensure there are no mistakes." With that, he ignored Tawanna and Sanjing, addressing Michaela instead: "Miss Joules, let’s go in." "Certainly!" Michaela nodded emphatically, making a respectful gesture of invitation. "Mr. Wade, please go ahead." Charlie didn’t bother with niceties, walking back toward the party venue. Michaela only had eyes for Charlie, following him closely and neglecting to greet anyone else as they left. Seeing Charlie depart, Sanjing Ryotaka suddenly felt a wave of relief, though he couldn’t quite understand why. Having trained for many years in the martial arts world, he was accustomed to elite training in a prestigious family like Sanjing. Yet he hadn’t expected to feel such a palpable sense of pressure before a young Chinese man. Only when Charlie turned to leave did he feel a weight lift from his spirit. Likewise, Tawanna sensed a strong oppression in Charlie's presence as well. Now that he was gone, she finally had a chance to experience relief after what felt like a near brush with disaster. She couldn’t help but break down in tears. After all, she was a world-renowned superstar who had never faced such a terrifying moment nor come so close to death. Brushing shoulders with mortality left her in need of emotional release. Trevor, who stood nearby, no longer concerned with the conflict between the two, reached out to embrace Tawanna gently and comfort her. "It’s alright, sweetheart, everything’s over now. We should be grateful we're still alive. That in itself is worth celebrating." Tawanna recognized this truth. Surviving a near-tragedy often leads to realizing that nothing is more important than life itself, and being alive is the greatest outcome.

However, controlling tears isn’t so simple, and she fell into Trevor's arms, sobbing. Mitsui Shinmei, who had a personal connection with Tawanna, stepped forward to offer comfort upon seeing her cry. "Tawanna, right now you need to collect yourself and prepare for the upcoming performance. Excessive emotional upheaval will definitely negatively impact your performance. You must act as if nothing happened tonight and not let others see any signs on stage." Instead of providing comfort like Trevor, Mitsui Shinmei directly addressed the core issue, and this approach worked effectively. Tawanna quickly realized that if she continued to let her emotions spiral out of control, it would surely impact her voice and drain her physical stamina, severely diminishing the effectiveness of her performance that evening. Thus, she quickly wiped away her tears, took several deep breaths, and compelled herself to regain composure. She reminded herself that she must deliver a flawless performance for her fans tonight and must not let them down, especially not the man named Charlie Wade. Noticing that Tawanna was managing her emotions, Mitsui Yoshitaka then addressed everyone. "Miss Sweet, it’s freezing outside. Why don’t we move back to the party? I’ll arrange for my people to take these attackers to the Mitsui family hospital for temporary care. Let’s just act as if nothing happened this afternoon. Do you and Mr. Kennedy have any objections?" Tawanna quickly responded without hesitation, "I have no objections; everything should be arranged according to Mr. Wade's directions!" At this moment, Tawanna felt immense gratitude toward Charlie. The stinging wound on her neck still throbbed, but her heart was filled with relief. If it weren’t for Charlie, she might have met an untimely fate. As a result, she had no inclination to defy him. Recalling how she hadn’t respected Charlie enough before, she felt a wave of shame wash over her. Sanjing Shinmei felt a deep curiosity regarding Charlie. She couldn’t understand how he possessed such formidable strength. Faced with so many well-prepared assailants, he not only subdued them but also saved the lives of Tawanna and Trevor. Furthermore, she couldn't grasp why Michaela always treated him with such respect. This man was wrapped in mystery and exuded an aura that compelled others to want to uncover just how expansive this enigmatic iceberg truly was. … At that moment, Charlie and Michaela returned together to the scene. Seeing the two reenter, Claire hurried forward and asked Charlie with concern, "Husband, what did you discuss with Mr. Sanjing?" Charlie replied casually with a smile, "I just mentioned that the Feng Shui of this dome isn’t quite right and needs a little adjustment to proceed smoothly." Claire inquired curiously, "Did he believe what you said?" "Of course," Charlie chuckled. "I helped him fix it for free, and he was very thankful." Claire felt relieved, though new worries quickly surfaced in her mind: "Husband, do you think the concert can proceed as scheduled? Those CIA agents seemed very aggressive. Will they allow Tawanna to return?" Charlie reassured her with a smile, "Don't worry, dear. I just assisted Mr. Mitsui with the Feng Shui issue, and those CIA agents sent Tawanna back, stating that the United States has temporarily halted the investigation into her. Therefore, her performance won’t be impacted." "Really?" Claire was taken aback. "I noticed their fierce approach earlier and thought Tawanna's performance might be ruined, but it turned around so swiftly?" "Yes," Charlie confirmed with a smile. "She has returned and might be chatting with the Mitsui family outside. Rest assured, tonight's performance will definitely go on as planned!"