I Swapped Bodies With a Female Celebrity - Chapter 77

When Li Yinian brought Li Changsheng to Yun Sihai’s office, they were shocked to find Qin Yunxuan there as well!

“President Yun, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now!” Qin Lang glanced calmly at Li Yinian and Li Changsheng.

Yun Sihai gave a light laugh: “No need to rush. If I’m not mistaken, one of the reasons for Director Li and Young Master Li’s visit concerns Qin Yunxuan, isn’t that right?”

Li Yinian laughed heartily: “What’s this, Old Yun? Can’t I just come by to see you for no reason? We’ve known each other for so many years, after all!”

Yun Sihai looked calmly at Li Yinian: “Director Li, if you truly have no business here, then please excuse me. I’m not like you, Director Li. Every single matter at Starlight Entertainment, big or small, requires my decision. I’m utterly exhausted!”

Li Yinian’s eyes narrowed. Although Yun Sihai’s words weren’t particularly harsh, they clearly pointed out one fact!

At Starlight Entertainment, Yun Sihai held absolute authority. His word was law!

But at Brocade Apparel, he, Li Yinian, was not the ultimate authority.

If the two companies truly went to war, Starlight Entertainment could absolutely fight to the last soldier, but Brocade Apparel…

At the slightest disadvantage, those money-grubbing shareholders on the board would immediately choose to cease fire and seek peace!

This was both a statement and a provocation.

However, Li Yinian hadn’t come today to fight a battle of pride. Otherwise, there would have been no need for him to bring Li Changsheng along.

“Old Yun,” Li Yinian started, “I was abroad on business a few days ago. I never expected this worthless son of mine to do such an idiotic thing in my absence. I’ll be frank and get straight to the point. I want this good-for-nothing to apologize to Qin Yunxuan publicly. We can’t let his actions jeopardize the cooperation between our two companies, right?”

Yun Sihai smiled, then picked up his phone: “Publicity department, hold off on releasing that recording online for now. Wait for my further instructions.”

Li Yinian, standing nearby, felt a jolt of shock. So Starlight Entertainment really was prepared. If he hadn’t come today, Brocade Apparel would likely have been hit by a seismic storm, wouldn’t it?

Cold sweat trickled down Li Changsheng’s face. He had still held a sliver of hope and wishful thinking, but now all that hope vanished. He had nearly become the sinner of Brocade Apparel.

“Changsheng, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and apologize to Miss Qin!” Seeing Li Changsheng still standing there dumbly, Li Yinian couldn’t help but bark sharply.

Li Changsheng felt deeply wronged, but he still bowed deeply to Qin Lang. “I’m sorry. For the foolish things I did before, I sincerely apologize to you.”

“If apologies were useful, what would we need the police for?!”

Li Changsheng’s face froze. Why wasn’t Qin Yunxuan following the script? Shouldn’t she be saying ‘it’s fine’ or something? What was he supposed to do now that she had said that?

Qin Lang smiled as he watched Li Changsheng’s expression turn very unpleasant.

He had listened to the on-site recording. This Li Changsheng had clearly targeted Qin Yunxuan specifically.

Although he was willing to negotiate a settlement, that didn’t mean Qin Lang was ready to ‘laugh away the past and let bygones be bygones’. After all, he was Qin Yunxuan now. He had to vent this injustice on her behalf!

Watching Li Changsheng’s awkward expression, he felt incredibly pleased inside.

“Young Master Li,” Qin Lang said, “this insincere apology of yours… how much genuine remorse does it actually contain? Do you think I should accept it?”

Li Changsheng gave a dry laugh. “Miss Qin, what are you saying? Of course I came with the utmost sincerity!”

“Sincerity isn’t just about words. You have to show me just how much sincerity you actually have.”

Li Changsheng was taken aback. That tone, that demeanor… Was she sizing him up, preparing to shake him down?

Yun Sihai remained silent. Li Yinian’s face struggled for a moment, but he too said nothing.

Since Yun Sihai was handing the matter over to Qin Yunxuna herself to handle, if he, Li Yinian, spoke up, wouldn’t that put him in a weaker position?

So, Li Yinian could only let Li Changsheng deal with Qin Yunxuan himself.

However… Yun Sihai’s trust and indulgence towards Qin Yunxuan… For a mere entertainer to hold such a position in Yun Sihai’s estimation… It seemed he would have to be even more cautious in how he dealt with her going forward.

Meanwhile, the exchange between Qin Yunxuan and Li Changsheng continued.

“To express our apology,” Li Changsheng offered, “Brocade Apparel is willing to issue a statement clarifying the situation. The previous video was maliciously edited; the truth of the matter isn’t what was shown…”

“But… you didn’t clarify this earlier. So that doesn’t count as sincerity.”

Li Changsheng was rebutted by Qin Yunxuan, the corner of his mouth twitching.

However arrogant he had been facing Qin Yunxuan five days ago, that’s how utterly awkward he felt now!

She was just a minor entertainer, yet she had him, the young master of Brocade Apparel, coming to apologize in person?

Even now, he found it hard to accept this reality!

But reality it was. No matter how humiliated he felt, he had to face Qin Yunxuan’s “smug” face.

“Let me get this straight,” Qin Lang said with clear dissatisfaction. “You don’t actually think that just by showing up here and going through the motions, Starlight Entertainment will let bygones be gone, do you? Isn’t that expecting a bit too much?”

“Do you have any idea how much financial loss Starlight Entertainment has suffered because of this incident? Or the damage to my personal reputation? These things can’t be smoothed over with just a few words!”

Was this it? Was she now brazenly starting to shake them down?

Li Changsheng took a deep breath. “Of course, our sincerity doesn’t end there. Brocade Apparel’s overall endorsement contract with the diva Wen Hanxue is about to end. We would like to invite you to become Brocade Apparel’s new overall spokesperson!”

Hearing this condition, even Yun Sihai’s eyelid twitched slightly, and he couldn’t help but look at Li Yinian.

This was no small show of sincerity.

One had to know, all of Brocade Apparel’s previous spokespersons had been A-list movie stars or music divas from the entertainment industry, established top-tier celebrities at the very least!

Now, if Qin Yunxuan becomes the main spokesperson, it will subtly elevate her status in the industry, and could even propel her to become a second-tier artist in the entertainment circle!

Calling it a pie falling from the sky wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

A trace of smugness appeared on Li Changsheng’s face. He was confident that no entertainer could resist the temptation of such an endorsement deal!

He could already picture Qin Yunxuan, stunned and eagerly accepting the offer.

But after hearing the condition, Qin Lang only frowned deeply. “Are you sure you’re not joking?”

“Of course not! This is our sincere offer, definitely not a joke!”

“You frame me, and then you want me to endorse your products, help you boost sales, do work for you, and you call that sincerity? Do you take me for a fool?”