eurekapd Chapter 461 I hope that Yuanxi Hotel can become the starting point for this new standard.
Chapter 461 I hope that Yuanxi Hotel can become the starting point for this new standard.
Amidst the rising incense smoke from the Boshan incense burner, Fu Ziyan gracefully approached.
The waiter in the tea room quietly closed the door and left.
"Chairman He." Fu Ziyan's gaze swept over the interior decorations, then fell on the head of the He family with a smile, and she gracefully took her seat.
"Miss Fu, this invitation came so suddenly, I was worried you wouldn't have time to attend."
Fu Ziyan smiled faintly: "How could I not have time when Chairman He invited me?"
"To my shame, I've come here to apologize." The head of the He family shook his head helplessly and sighed softly. "My daughter Jiayue discovered that her son-in-law was having an affair a couple of days ago. She happened to receive the news last night and got so emotional that she was only thinking about catching him red-handed. She didn't pay attention to the occasion or that it was Miss Fu's birthday. This whole mess has disturbed Miss Fu's happy day and also affected the important transformation of Yuanxi Hotel."
"There's a reason for this, Miss He, no wonder." Fu Ziyan smiled slightly, her tone casual, as if it were just a trivial matter.
However, the head of the He family knew that this was not the case.
If it were truly insignificant, why was today's news suppressed?
Despite the presence of so many reporters catching them in the act last night, and even the dispatch of an ambulance, there hasn't been a single word about it today.
Putting everything else aside, the fact that Fu Ziyan was invited to have tea today shows that she still cares about this matter and wants to see the He family's attitude.
The head of the He family switched his emotions naturally, his tone particularly helpless: "Children are all debts. Jia Yue decided to divorce in a fit of anger, and my wife and I have been very worried lately."
"It's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost. Miss He's timely withdrawal is reminiscent of your style when you broke the deadlock and started a new chapter back then." Fu Ziyan smiled freely. "I wish Miss He all the best in riding the waves and seeing the spring mountains again."
The head of the He family raised his glass in response: "Thank you for Miss Fu's auspicious words."
"Jia Yue's attitude towards divorce is resolute, and the ensuing commotion will be significant. If we accidentally harm Yuan Chen Hotel, we are willing to do our best to make amends. We hope Miss Fu will forgive us." This was almost a direct statement that the matter would be blown up in the newspapers, and the implied meaning was clear: they hoped the news would not be suppressed any longer.
Fu Ziyan nodded and smiled: "As a woman myself, I sympathize with and pity Miss He's plight."
The head of the He family thought this was Fu Ziyan's promise not to suppress the news, but Fu Ziyan changed the subject: "Yuanxi Hotel has decided to hold a charity gala with the theme of women's career development and mental health. It would be great if Chairman He could do his part for this."
Using charity to cover up the aftermath of a scandal is indeed a good method.
“It seems Miss Fu was well-prepared,” the head of the He family chuckled. “Our family is more than happy to do charity work.”
The head of the He family originally only wanted to persuade Fu Ziyan not to suppress the news, so that the He family could occupy a high position in this broken marriage of wealthy families. He was willing to give up some benefits to Fu Ziyan and the Fu family for this. However, Fu Ziyan's request was just to donate to a charity gala.
Even if Fu Ziyan didn't mention it, her family would still donate money to maintain their reputation and public image at such a targeted charity gala.
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Outside the window, the clouds churned, and the newspapers in the hands of pedestrians rustled.
"Oh my god! Lü Mengyin and Xi Qingzhou had a secret rendezvous late at night and were caught in the act by Mr. Xi!"
"Lu Mengyin hasn't even been crowned Miss Hong Kong yet, and she's already becoming someone's mistress."
"She won't be able to get the title anymore, will she? She's been caught cheating. Shouldn't Miss Hong Kong remove her from the list?"
"Pah! If you ask me, Lu Mengyin is not worthy of being a Miss Hong Kong because she can do such a disgraceful thing."
"You can't blame Lü Mengyin entirely. It's not like she knocked him unconscious and brought him to bed. He committed adultery during his marriage, so he's not entirely without fault either."
"..."
Without Fu Ziyan's deliberate suppression of the news, and with the Ho family's secret support, the big news of "Lu and Xi caught having an affair late at night" quickly became a hot topic in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong residents have always loved hearing gossip about the wealthy, and neither of them are unknown figures. Whether it's the shipping magnate's favored heir or a popular Miss Hong Kong candidate who's already generating a lot of buzz lately, either of them is headline-worthy on their own, let alone the combination of the two.
While some people are chatting enthusiastically in restaurants and kiosks, others are busy running around in the office; while some are laughing angrily in their bedrooms, others are smashing glasses in their mansions.
The myriad aspects of human life.
Fu Ziyan was leaning back lazily in her boss's chair, flipping through the speech draft in her hand.
Mu Mu knocked on the door and entered, reminding her: "Miss, the editors-in-chief and senior commentators from various media outlets are already in place in the Business Hall."
"Alright, let's go." Fu Ziyan leisurely raised her head, the elegant pearl earrings on both sides of her neck swaying with her movements. She slowly stood up, the moon-white skirt obediently sliding down her body's curves, rippling with delicate light and shadow like water.
Fu Ziyan will personally attend this press conference.
Even though they knew in advance that Ms. Fu would appear at the press conference, when they saw Fu Ziyan appear on stage surrounded by bodyguards and assistants, the reporters present still snapped photos at lightning speed, and the flashes of light intertwined and scattered across the scene.
This is Miss Fu!
With a newspaper company under his control, he wields considerable influence over half of Hong Kong's economy. In recent years, he has had increasingly rare opportunities to appear in the news, and even financial magazines rarely manage to interview him.
Fu Ziyan stepped onto the stage with a smile and a steady gait. She adjusted the microphone slightly before speaking slowly and deliberately: "I apologize for keeping you all waiting. I am Fu Ziyan, the current executive director of Yuanxi Hotel."
Her voice was clear and steady, her pronunciation even, and her eyelashes slightly lowered. She got straight to the point, frankly admitting her mistake and taking responsibility: "I'm very sorry. Last night... this was a management oversight that allowed someone to take advantage of the situation. It's a responsibility our team cannot shirk..."
"We will learn from this experience and comprehensively upgrade our security and privacy systems..."
Suddenly, Fu Ziyan changed the subject.
"But this unexpected incident has also strengthened my belief that Yuanchen Hotel offers more than just luxury; it offers absolute peace of mind. We will take measures to ensure our guests..."
After finishing her sentence, she paused, looked up and surveyed the reporters and media below, and said firmly, "Hong Kong is an international metropolis, and it should not only be a topic of gossip, but also have the respect for privacy and the rule of law that befits its status."
“I hope,” Fu Ziyan smiled gently, filling the room with brilliance, “that Yuanxi Hotel can become the starting point for this new standard.”
Beneath his gentle composure lies a spirited and vigorous demeanor.
The audience erupted in applause.