Mitsui Yoshitaka sighed with regret. “Mr. Wade, you saved my daughter’s life and mine, and we haven’t even had the chance to properly thank you. It pains me to see you leave so hastily.”
charlie Wade smiled. “If you’re so keen to express your gratitude, why not handle the expenses andbor costs for Miss Tavana’s 20 concerts? Settle the matter with her however you like, but I won’t be paying extra for these performances.”
Mitsui Yoshitaka, initially moved by charlie Wade’s heroic deeds, was taken aback. He stood frozen for a moment, his gratitude now mixed with disbelief.
Never in his life had he encountered someone so brazenly turning a favor into a cash demand.
Tawana’s concerts generate approximately $10 million per show in market value, including appearance fees, box office revenue, and advertising ie. This figure is neither exaggerated nor rmist, as the investment in venues, stage design, and sound systems for her concerts is extraordinarily high. The stage construction alone costs millions of dors. The performances utilize a world-ss sound system, typically airlifted from the United States and disassembled for transport after each event. Additionally, the concerts feature massive LCD screens, some towering seven or eight stories high, making the production costs substantial.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Tawana’s exclusive team handles all aspects of her concerts, even bringing scaffolding directly from the United States. This teamprises hundreds of personnel, and the expenses for their travel, amodation, meals, and sries are significant.
Even if no profit were made from these 20 concerts, the hard production costs alone would exceed $100 million.
Although Mitsui Yoshitaka is immensely wealthy, as previously noted, he has never faced significant adversity, nor has he experienced being strong-armed financially. charlie Wade’s tant demand for him to cover these expenses left him visibly unsettled.
When Mitsui Yoshitaka hesitated, remaining silent for an extended period, charlie Wade deliberately asked, “Mr. Mitsui, do you have any objections?”
Just as Mitsui Yoshitaka was about to respond, his daughter, Mitsui Xinmei, interjected: “Mr. Wade, my father likely feels that such a small gesture doesn’t adequately express our gratitude. Given Miss Tawana’s influence, there will undoubtedly be more coboration opportunities in the future. Why don’t we increase the number of concerts from 20 to 50? This would also reflect more generously on the Mitsui family.”
Mitsui Yoshitaka stared at Mitsui Xinmei in disbelief, stunned by her sudden betrayal at such a crucial moment.
Mitsui Xinmei shot him a subtle re and continued addressing charlie Wade: “We aremitted to sponsoring fifty shows, covering all associated costs. The scheduling, venues, and timeline for these performances—whether over three years or five—are entirely at your discretion, Mr. Wade.”
Turning to Tawana, she added sincerely, “Miss Tawana, rest assured that your fees for all fifty shows will be fully covered by the Mitsui family.”
Tawana quickly interjected, “No, no, I can waive my performance fees for Mr. Wade. I don’t need to take any money.”<fn7150> Follow current nov?ls on ?ovelFind</fn7150>
charlie Wade immediately responded, “That’s not the right attitude. Refusing payment makes it seem like you’re underestimating Mr. Mitsui’s generosity. Compared to Mr. Mitsui’s wealth, your assets are negligible. It’s not your ce to save money on his behalf. You should ept the payment and, if you wish, donate it to those in need.”
Then, turning to Mitsui Yoshitaka, he asked, “Isn’t that right, Mr. Mitsui?”
Mitsui Yoshitaka felt a wave of difort but, noticing his daughter subtly signaling him, forced a smile and nodded repeatedly. “Yes, yes, Mr. Wade is absolutely right.”