Selena was hung up on by Raymond, following which Ann walked in.


    "Selena, the senior leaders are all waiting. Everyone is still hesitating about the sudden change in direction regarding the Fair family."


    However, due to the majority of the stocks being held by Selena, she now virtually called the shots.


    The other shareholder within thepany was the Director of Human Resources, Hendrix Stone, who just turned thirty this year. Previously unnoticed within thepany, his appointment as director was based on the principle of not offending anyone.


    The only thing that set this person apart from others was that he has no negative impact. He was just a senior employee, nothing more.


    Upon entering the meeting room, Selena was greeted by a group of unfamiliar high-level leaders, all of whom stood up to wee her. They waited for her to sit down before slowly taking their seats.


    Her expression remainedposed as she inquired, "Have you all reviewed the proposals?"


    Eyes met around the room.


    Finally, someone gathered the courage to speak up.


    "Selena, we have all reviewed the proposals, but with the Fair family suddenly shifting towards the film and television industry, could it be too risky for us? We are solely in the business of manufacturing paint, with no expertise in the realm of entertainment."


    "Everyone, if it wasn''t for me bringing in the coboration between Cornerstone Construction and T. Rowe Price this time, how long do you think Aether could havested?"


    People on the scene instantly fell silent. By then, Aether had already been acquired by Olivia, and that woman even came to the building to show off.


    After that, Aether went through a series of turmoil, and it wasn''t until the past two days that the new leadership team was fully in ce. Selena proceeded to address their concerns.


    "I have full control over thepany now that all the shares are in my hands. I hold a hundred percent authority within this organization. In the uing days, I will have Ann assign a series of tasks. Each of you will be evaluated, and those who fail to meet the standards will be let go. Regarding the transition to the film and television industry, it doesn''t mean that all of Aether''s operations will revolve around entertainment. As you have rightly pointed out, weck expertise in the film industry. Therefore, I recently dabbled by investing in one of the films, specifically Alex''s screeny. Within six months, it is projected to yield returns at least tenfold. However, the returns from paint are not as rapid. "You are all here at my invitation, and you have to obey me. Your sries have surged tenfold. In the current economic climate, this pay rivals what a ten-year veteran in the field would earn. I trust that there are no objections to this, correct?" Indeed, the reason this group of people could gather together and trust Selena was because the sry Selena offered was very attractive.


    "Our business has beenrgely restricted for nearly half a year, and we are now seeking alternative pathways. When my father was in his position, he maintained strict control over every production line. However, I have identified several issues as well. Many departments are overstaffed. Take the H.R. department, for example. H.R. is only responsible for personnel movements and should not need to work overtime like the product development teams. Yet, in recent years, the H.R. department has been consistently working overtime due to the prevalent culture of overwork in thepany. In reality, many individuals havepleted their tasks by the afternoon. Following this line of thought, the H.R. department could potentially reduce its staff by two-thirds."


    As Selena articted her thoughts, she observed a slight furrow in Hendrix''s brow.


    "However, I do not intend to downsize the workforce. What I aim for is for individuals simr to those in each department to transition to other positions. Our foray into film investments is currently in its trial phase. I have instructed Ann to re- register a newpany. Any senior leaders willing to oversee this new venture can now volunteer. Subsequently, we will proceed with recruiting from various departments. I have already decided on the name of the newpany-S.M." Selena''s concept was rather straightforward. The newly registeredpany was not entirely independent at the moment; financial support from Aether was required to facilitate the sries for everyone involved.


    However, S.M.''s business waspletely different from Aether''s. Aether still stuck to its original paint production, just no longer blindly expands production lines. On the other hand, S.M. would start investing in the film and television industry to make money in the entertainment industry.


    "Everyone, even though it was my first time managing apany, I understood one thing: when there''s money to be made, we should all make it together. If S.M. seeds in the future, rest assured that each of you will receive a share of the profits."


    Selena was quite generous in the remuneration she offers to these senior leaders, disying an authentic and sincere tone without any trace of formality.


    Young people, after all, who didn''t harbor some aspirations and ideals?


    As soon as she spoke, everyone was instantly stirred with excitement. "Selena, where is S.M.''s workce?"


    Selena gestured downwards.


    "In the future, the top floor will be utilized as the workspace for S.M. The senior leadership of Aether will move their offices down by one level. However, both Aether and S.M.''s documentation will require my review going forward. Those willing to join S.M. can now begin selecting films for investment. While our current funds are limited, we may not be able to invest in major productions. Yet, the short film market is projected to experience substantial growth in theing years, offering returns of nearly a hundredfold.


    "I am allocating a temporary investment capital of one million to each of you. Through the investment process, not only will you graduallyprehend this market, but you will also start engaging with actors. Perhaps the emerging actors you are encountering now will be renowned stars in a few years. Once you step into this industry, you must be willing to take risks."


    "Selena, we stand behind you!"


    "Yes, let''s do this together!"


    Seeing these enthusiastic faces, Selena smiled and said, "Have the staff begin arranging the workspaces. The remaining senior leadership of Aether will relocate their offices downward."


    As soon as the conversation concluded, the scene bustled into action.