Li Changsheng’s expression changed, and he let out an awkward chuckle. “Father, I have no idea what you’re talking about!”
“No idea? I think you know perfectly well! Old Sun told me everything!” roared Li Yinian, Li Changsheng’s father and the chairman of Jinxiu Apparel.
“That traitor, Old Sun!” Li Changsheng couldn’t help but mutter under his breath.
He had explicitly told Manager Sun not to tell his father. He never expected…
“Then do you have any idea how much trouble you’ve brought upon Jinxiu Apparel?”
Seeing his son’s nonchalant attitude, Li Yinian’s face showed the frustration of seeing someone fail to live up to expectations.
Li Changsheng shrugged. “What trouble could it possibly be? This Qin Yunxuan isn’t some major figure. She’s just a newcomer promoted by Starlight Entertainment. She’s no diva, what’s the big deal?”
“Still refusing to admit it? Are you unaware of the current public opinion online?”
At the mention of online public opinion, a smile actually appeared on Li Changsheng’s face. “Father, don’t worry. Right now, many people are criticizing Qin Yunxuan for being a diva. This has nothing to do with our Jinxiu Apparel…”
Slap!
Li Yiannian slapped Li Changsheng across the face.
“Father, you…”
“Take a good look at this, then talk to me!” Li Yinian threw his phone in front of Li Changsheng.
Puzzled, Li Changsheng looked at the news on the phone.
“What does this have to do with us? This is about the ‘Heart-to-Heart’ talk show. And…” His words trailed off as his face suddenly changed, turning pale. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
“Well? Go on!” Li Yinian said coldly. “You think you’re the only clever one in the world, is that it? You thought you could scheme against Qin Yunxuan and Starlight Entertainment would just take it, is that it? You thought just because you signed a contract, you could push Starlight Entertainment around, is that it?”
Li Changsheng’s hand began to tremble slightly.
“They… they have no proof!”
“If even you knew to record the meeting, do you think they wouldn’t have recorded audio or video secretly?” Li Yinian said calmly.
Li Changsheng was stunned. How was that possible? Could they have foreseen this?
If they had recorded it too, then… that was terrifying.
“Father, how could ‘Heart-to-Heart’ possibly cooperate with Starlight Entertainment? Isn’t it a state television program?” Li Changsheng asked, unwilling to accept it.
Li Yinian sighed. “Starlight Entertainment is one of the top three entertainment agencies in the country. Do you think they lack connections and influence? Is it really that strange for them to collaborate with ‘Heart-to-Heart’?”
“Moreover… everything Starlight Entertainment is doing here projects a positive image. Do you think ‘Heart-to-Heart’ would refuse such cooperation?”
A look of nervousness finally appeared on Li Changsheng’s face.
He was no fool. He prided himself on being clever, so he naturally understood the dangerous implications behind this interview.
Online discussion was already heated. If, right when this topic reached its peak, Starlight Entertainment released the audio or video recording from that day, then all the previous attacks against Qin Yunxuan would instantly collapse!
Furthermore, that backlash would immediately shift onto Jinxiu Apparel.
What is the most important thing for a brand? Its reputation!
If its reputation crumbles, it would be a devastating blow to the brand.
Besides, although the Li family held the largest share in Jinxiu Apparel, they still had responsibilities to the other shareholders.
If this incident led to irreversible consequences, it would be an unbearable weight for the Li family as well.
It was precisely because he realized this that Li Changsheng felt afraid.
“Father, what should we do now?”
“Now you’re scared? Where was this fear when you dared to scheme against Starlight Entertainment?”
“I…” Li Changsheng’s mouth felt bitter. He had thought Qin Yunxuan was just a minor artist. Who knew Starlight Entertainment would go to such great lengths for her?
If Starlight Entertainment was truly going this far, it meant they were prepared to sever ties with Jinxiu Apparel!
Li Changsheng still found that hard to believe.
Wasn’t Qin Yunxuan just an utterly ordinary artist under Starlight Entertainment?
Sure, she was beautiful, but aren’t there plenty of beautiful women in the world?
Suddenly, Li Changsheng remembered the previous rumors about Qin Yunxuan and Yun Sihai. Could it be…?
He felt like he was onto something.
“However, since things have come to this, we must do our best to mitigate the damage,” Li Yinian said to his son. “Later, you will come with me to Starlight Entertainment. You will apologize sincerely to Qin Yunxuan, understand?”
Li Changsheng’s mouth twitched. Although he was extremely unhappy inside, he knew this wasn’t the time for stubborn pride. He had no choice but to accept this humiliating arrangement.
——-
Over at Starlight Entertainment, everything was already prepared.
“Sister Lin, I’d like to talk to… to Chairman Yun.”
After hesitating for a long time, Qin Lang finally approached Sister Lin.
Sister Lin blinked. “Are you worried Chairman Yun won’t stand up for you? Don’t worry. In about two hours, when the public opinion heats up even more, we will release all the audio recordings. Our publicity department will follow up continuously. We will definitely deal a heavy blow to Jinxiu Apparel!”
Qin Lang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. His concern wasn’t that Yun Sihai would do too little, but that he might do too much.
As the saying goes, if you accept food from someone, your mouth is softened; if you receive gifts from someone, your hands are tied!
If he received too great a favor, how could he ever repay it?
“Sister Lin, as I said before, the best victory is won without fighting. I have an idea and I’d like to discuss it with Chairman Yun.”
Sister Lin nodded slightly. “You have a point. After all, Jinxiu Apparel isn’t an easy opponent to provoke either. But… if you want to see Chairman Yun… can’t you just go see him directly? Why tell me?”
Hiss! So it’s true, the relationship between Qin Yunxuan and Yun Sihai is indeed unusual.
Qin Lang felt almost certain now.
“But we’re at the company. It wouldn’t be good if others saw us,” Qin Lang said disingenuously.
Sister Lin nodded. “That’s also true. Then come with me, let’s go see Chairman Yun together.”
——-
Ten minutes later, in Yun Sihai’s office.
“Xuanxuan, it’s all my fault. I failed to protect you properly.”
Yun Sihai, the esteemed chairman of Starlight Entertainment, stood before Qin Yunxuan, filled with deep remorse.
Qin Lang was inwardly shocked. This is definitely true love.
Ahem. “Chairman Yun, I have an… unrefined idea.”
“Go ahead.”
“I know you want to sever ties with Jinxiu Apparel over what happened to me, but that offers no benefit to Starlight Entertainment! While it might vent our anger, making an enemy of Jinxiu Apparel would also be detrimental to our development.”
“Oh?” A flicker of surprise passed through Yun Sihai’s eyes. “And what is your idea?”
“Since we are fully prepared, I believe that with Jinxiu Apparel’s insight, they will certainly recognize the danger in this situation. They definitely won’t just sit back and wait for the blow to fall. The wisest move for them is to seek reconciliation. And we can precisely use this to make excessive demands. As long as we don’t cross their bottom line, we can maximize our gains!”
Yun Sihai’s eyes filled with excitement. He never imagined Qin Yunxuan would think this strategically!
Just then, his secretary called.
“Chairman Yun, Chairman Li from Jinxiu Apparel is here to see you, and he’s brought Li Changsheng with him.”
