Chapter 67: Chapter 67: That Woman Has Gone Mad_1
Huanmei Group.
A bunch of reporters carrying cameras and microphones had gathered at the main entrance.
They were waiting for Yu Keqing to come out and explain the Weibo post by Ouyang Bingbing.
In the CEO’s office, Yu Keqing looked at the overwhelming messages online, her head buzzing, unsure what to do.
She had not anticipated that Ouyang Bingbing would pull such a move.
Had that woman gone mad?
To actually share the state of her face like that?
However, Yu Keqing could understand.
With Ouyang Bingbing’s face disfigured like that, she would definitely be done for in the entertainment industry; she had been utterly ruined.
That’s why Ouyang Bingbing had resorted to ruining the nets, seeking such revenge on her!
Yu Keqing regretted it, regretted letting Ouyang Bingbing return the three hundred million in endorsement fees.
But she really hadn’t expected Ouyang Bingbing to be so ruthless!
Ruthless enough to destroy herself too!
Yu Keqing knew there was a crowd of media reporters outside, but she didn’t dare go out because she was at a loss for words.
Ouyang Bingbing’s Weibo post was cleverly crafted, only showing two pictures and a crying emoticon—she didn’t say a single word.
So, Yu Keqing couldn’t accuse Ouyang Bingbing of spreading rumors.
After seeing that post, she had called Ouyang Bingbing, but the call didn’t go through.
Then, she had tried to contact Ouyang Bingbing’s assistant, Ding Yuxin.
Ding Yuxin said she couldn’t get in touch with Ouyang Bingbing either.
She even ran to the Camphor Forest Villa looking for her, but Ouyang Bingbing wasn’t home.
Ouyang Bingbing had vanished from the mortal realm.
Yu Keqing was a woman too, and she understood the massive blow it would be for a woman when her face suddenly becomes like that.
She considered a possibility—could Ouyang Bingbing have already committed suicide?
In an unknown location.
Yu Keqing made up her mind.
She would not come forward, not explain.
If Ouyang Bingbing had committed suicide, she would wait until the news was confirmed and then let the PR department issue a statement.
It would say that Ouyang Bingbing’s facial change was due to other reasons and had nothing to do with Huanmei Beauty Cream.
Whoever spread such a rumor would be pursued for legal responsibility!
Then, they would publicize the termination of the contract with Ouyang Bingbing, using it as evidence.
Claiming that Ouyang Bingbing’s post was due to her grudge from being terminated by Huanmei Group.
Once Ouyang Bingbing’s death was confirmed, she’d be a mute dead person.
It would be much easier to explain by then.
Though this strategy was somewhat despicable, somewhat disrespectful to the deceased,
Yu Keqing really couldn’t think of any other solution; she had no choice but to resort to such a measure.
Yoshida Hospital.
Lu Hongxia walked into the director’s office and plopped down onto Yoshida Takuma’s lap.
"Honey, have you seen the news?"
Yoshida Takuma pinched her playfully and asked, "What news?"
"Ah, you’re annoying! We’re an old couple already, and you’re still so annoying!"
"We’re an old couple, yet instead of sitting on a chair, you have to sit on me."
"It’s comfy, is there a problem with that?"
Lu Hongxia took out her phone and opened Weibo.
"Look."
Seeing the overwhelming news on Weibo, Yoshida Takuma excitedly planted a firm kiss on Lu Hongxia.
Then, with a puzzled face, he asked,
"Has Ouyang Bingbing lost her mind? Why would she post such a Weibo?"
"At first, I didn’t believe it either, so I went to inquire and figured out the truth. Yu Keqing found out that Ouyang Bingbing’s face was ruined, so she terminated the endorsement contract with her. That woman Yu Keqing is really ruthless! Not only did she terminate the contract, but she also demanded Ouyang Bingbing to return the three hundred million yuan endorsement fee paid by Huanmei Group. Otherwise, she was to pay a penalty of one billion yuan. So, in a fit of anger, Ouyang Bingbing posted that Weibo."
"Our original plan was to leverage Ouyang Bingbing’s overnight aging to smear Huanmei Group. Then, we would take the opportunity to launch Youth-Keeping Cream from our Yoshida Company. Now, Ouyang Bingbing has directly finished off Huanmei Group for us, which is doing us a huge favor. Go and make arrangements right away. We must seize this opportunity to launch the Youth-Keeping Cream.
Our Yoshida Company must snatch all of Huanmei Group’s market share within six months. Right, now that Ouyang Bingbing has already lit the fire, let’s quickly add some fuel. Go and hire some internet shills to say they’ve had problems with their faces after using Huanmei Group’s products—the more, the better. Also, we need to find a few people to conduct some media interviews. We must use this opportunity to finish off Huanmei Group with one blow."
"Yes! My dear husband!"
Lu Hongxia then climbed on top of Yoshida Takuma.
"What are you doing?"
"I’m your wife, what do you think I’m doing?"
"First, close the door."
"No need. On this floor, no one dares to come in except for me."
...
Over at Shencao Ji.
Xue Xiaochan had finished the work at hand, but her eyelids were twitching.
She felt uneasy.
That kid Qin Feng hadn’t come to bother her all day, which was very strange.
At that moment, Ran Jie, wearing high heels, hurried into the office with a clatter.
"Mr. Xue, big news, you have to check out this huge story."
"What big story?"
Ran Jie didn’t say it directly but handed her phone to Xue Xiaochan.
On the phone screen was the Weibo post by Ouyang Bingbing.
Xue Xiaochan was shocked and asked in disbelief, "This isn’t Photoshopped, is it?"
"How dare I Photoshop to deceive Mr. Xue? At first, I didn’t believe it either, but then I inquired. Ouyang Bingbing’s face aged by twenty to thirty years overnight and turned into this. Once Yu Keqing found out, she immediately terminated the endorsement contract with her. Just that probably wouldn’t have driven Ouyang Bingbing to post that Weibo.
That Yu Keqing is really ruthless. She demanded Ouyang Bingbing return the three billion yuan endorsement fee for the past three years in full. Otherwise, she was threatening her with a penalty of ten billion yuan. Anyway, Huanmei Group is finished now. Our Imperial Concubine’s Beauty Cream at Shencao Ji, as long as it is launched, is bound to sell well."
"Alright, don’t get too excited just yet. Go outside, I’m going to call Qin Feng."
"Yes! Mr. Xue is going to call her lover, I should not overhear that."
"You..."
Xue Xiaochan picked up a folder to hit Ran Jie, who quickly scampered away.
Back in her days at Haiyun Group, before Qin Feng came into the picture, Xue Xiaochan was always stern-faced and serious.
Now, Xue Xiaochan was much more friendly and often joked with the staff.
So, Ran Jie naturally dared to jest around her as well.
Ran Jie really liked Qin Feng because with that guy around, Mr. Xue was much easier to deal with, and work became much more enjoyable.
The hierarchy at Haiyun Group used to be strict.
But Shencao Ji now had no hierarchy; everyone was free and happy.
Also, there was something to look forward to.
Because every employee liked this happy and relaxed work environment.
That guy Qin Feng was like a ray of sunshine.
He didn’t only tease the female staff; he also teased the male staff.
Every time Xue Xiaochan caught him, he would inevitably get a bout of her small fists.
Sometimes, he would even get a kick in the butt from Mr. Xue.
