Chapter 417: Not On My Watch (2) (Teaser)
"First of all, spread the word discreetly. Tell people that the company is struggling financially after acquiring Gwanwoo Entertainment. Maybe even hint that Hoop Entertainment could go under."
Gu Seong-Cheol tilted his head. "Why would we do that?"
"If employees hear that the company might collapse, how likely are they to invest in employee stocks? No one wants to put their money into shares that could turn worthless overnight."
The strategy was simple: create a cloud of uncertainty. By seeding fear about the company's stability, I was confident we could discourage people from purchasing the 'employee shares' that Choi Man-Sik planned to distribute.
The volatility of entertainment stocks made this a plausible scare tactic. As expected, my explanation elicited a wave of grins from the team leads who began chuckling like villains in a movie.
"Hehehehe."
"Hahaha!"
Gu Seong-Cheol barely suppressed a laugh and said, "Ahem, so…we spread rumors to deter their side from buying stocks while our side quietly snaps them up. Is that it?"
"Exactly."
"When do we start?"
"After the Hwangryong Film Festival at the end of the month. Let the excitement from the festival die down first and that's when the rumors will have the most impact."
"Right before the year-end bonuses are distributed would be perfect."
"That's a great plan."
But there was one precaution.
"Make sure our people are informed ahead of time. If they fall for the rumors too, the plan will backfire."
"You can count on us! We'll handle that."
At that moment, Ju Yung-Hoon laughed...
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