Chapter 424 Favoritism
Project Manager Li trembled in fright and hurriedly shifted the blame, "President Chu, Assistant Xia personally oversaw the background check on this spokesperson! Nobody expected that a champion athlete like Liu Sicun, with such a positive image and high popularity, would be involved in a scandal, causing our new batch of Kangfu orthopedic shoes to be boycotted even before it was officially launched!"
With just a few words, the main responsibility was shifted onto Xia Zhiying.
The office was filled with a terrifyingly low atmosphere!
Chu Yuexuan's eyes were icy cold. "Xia Zhu, how do you explain this?"
Xia Zhiying frowned, not in a hurry to refute, and quickly searched for Liu Sicun's scandals - gambling away her family fortune, marital infidelity and domestic violence.
Everything he did touched on moral red flags.
Netizens were outraged and launched a massive boycott of all products endorsed by Liu Sicun.
"Manager Li, I didn't approve Liu Sicun's background check report from the beginning. You were only interested in his championship aura and couldn't wait to find someone to sign him!" Xia Zhiying walked up to Manager Li and questioned him sharply, "Now that things have gone wrong, you want me to take the blame?"
He analyzed things meticulously, speaking sternly and forcefully.
Manager Li's face turned pale and then red. Facing the imposing Xia Zhiying, he subconsciously took a step back, puzzled.
In the past, Xia Zhu was known as a gentle and kind person. She often took the blame for other departments and cleaned up messes. She never argued much in front of the president.
Why did you suddenly become so aggressive today, instead of being the pushover you always were?
"Xia was involved in the whole case. If there's any merit, you take credit; if there's any fault, you run away..." Manager Li, unable to win the argument, resorted to twisting logic. "I heard Xia is going to resign. Is he trying to absolve himself of all responsibility?"
Chu Yuexuan coldly raised his eyes, a dark rage blazing within them. "Have you had enough?"
The group of people took a half step back in unison, leaving Xia Zhiying isolated at the front.
When the president got angry, the atmosphere changed drastically, and few people present trembled with fear.
But everyone in the company knows that Natsume is a pushover with no temper.
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In the past, no matter how angry the president was, she always seemed to have a way of calming him down.
Facing Chu Yuexuan's intensely piercing gaze, Xia Zhiying calmly said, "President Chu, the online boycott of Liu Sicun is escalating. The company needs to change its spokesperson as soon as possible to salvage its brand image..."
Before she could finish speaking, Manager Li interrupted her, "What celebrity would dare to endorse our brand these days? Without a stellar spokesperson, how can we salvage our brand image? Kangfu orthopedic shoes are the product the project team has invested the most in this year; we're going to suffer a huge loss!"
Then, the door opened.
Yu Jiaren, dressed beautifully and elegantly, walked in with her agent. "Yuexuan, I'm willing to endorse your product!"
She walked straight to Chu Yuexuan's side and said softly, "Although my fame can't compare to that of a national champion like Liu Sicun, I am still the principal dancer of the French Royal Dance Company. Moreover, I injured my ankle during a previous tour, so I should be qualified to endorse Kangfu shoes!"
"The Royal French Dance Company! And a principal dancer! This must be the pinnacle for a dancer!" The joy in everyone's eyes surged wildly.
The whole company has been gossiping about the scandalous affair between the president and Yu Jiaren, a dance star who returned from overseas. No one expected her background to be so incredible!
"Ms. Yu is so young and has such an outstanding artistic background; her fame is just a matter of publicity!"
"The professional match is also just right, and Ms. Yu's endorsement effect will definitely be better than Liu Sicun's."
"Her looks and demeanor are on par with top female celebrities, and her artistic flair is even better! Miss Yu is truly the Chu family's savior!"
With the crisis averted, the executives were all smiles, eager to...
Yu Jiaren showered him with compliments.
Xia Zhiying looked at the young and beautiful Yu Jiaren, a strange light flashing in her eyes.
The principal dancer of the French Royal Dance Company was once Xia Zhineng's dream, but she was forced to give it up due to a car accident and fate.
No wonder Chu Yuexuan likes her so much!
Yu Jiaren is practically a carbon copy of Xia Zhining!
Much better than my stand-in!
The agent sighed, "Originally, after Liu Sicun's scandal, this endorsement was something the industry would avoid like the plague. But our Jiaren is a sentimental and silly girl. We hope that President Chu will remember this favor, so that it won't be in vain that we took such a big risk for Chu's Group."
"Sister Zhen, don't talk nonsense!" Yu Jiaren glanced shyly at Chu Yuexuan. "Yuexuan, I'm happy as long as I can help you."
Chu Yuexuan's expression softened. "Don't worry, the Chu family will not treat you unfairly!"
He glanced at Xia Zhiying, his voice becoming much colder. "Xia Assistant, you will personally draft Miss Yu's endorsement contract. The contract will include an endorsement deal for Chu's Jewelry in Asia. The company will also create a variety show tailored for her to help her build popularity."
Everyone was shocked!
Chu's Jewelry is a top luxury brand ambassador, and they even produce customized variety shows... Many A-list celebrities would be eager to work with them!
This isn't compensation; it's clearly favoritism!
"Okay, Mr. Chu." Xia Zhiying left tactfully.
Looking at her poised and graceful demeanor, Chu Yuexuan felt neither angry nor jealous.
This means they don't care!
The more he thought about it, the more agitated he became. A hint of resentment and anger, which he himself was unaware of, flashed in Chu Yuexuan's eyes.
"Wait a minute." Yu Jiaren called out to Xia Zhiying with a smile, "Assistant Xia, I haven't been back in the country for long and I only have a vague understanding of the industry. Could you please make do with some time during the filming and promotional period?"
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"Me, an assistant?"
Before Xia Zhiying could refuse, Chu Yuexuan glanced at her indifferently and said, "It's only right."
“President Chu…” Xia Zhiying frowned, “I have already submitted my resignation.”
It's one thing to stay in the Chu family, but to have her continue to be Chu Yuexuan's assistant and constantly run into his new stand-in is just too irritating.
Yu Jiaren looked disappointed. "Yue Xuan, Xia Zhu doesn't seem to like me very much! Then let's just forget about it."
"She has no choice!" Chu Yuexuan walked to Xia Zhiying's side, leaned down and whispered sarcastically in her ear, "You've served me quite well all these years, so why don't you teach this beauty a few tricks, saving me the trouble of training her!"
Xia Zhiying "..."
Scumbag!
Chu Yuexuan actually asked his nominal wife to teach his new lover how to please him?
This is blatant humiliation.
He's retaliating for his rebellion!
Xia Zhiying suppressed the bitterness in her heart and did not resist. "President Chu, I understand."
Seeing her so docile and submissive, without jealousy or resistance, it's clear she's determined to divorce him and doesn't care about anything about him.
Chu Yuexuan suddenly got angry and coldly shouted at Xia Zhiying, "Get out!"
“…Yes.” Xia Zhiying calmly turned and left.
I originally wanted to advise Chu Yuexuan not to go against Li Tingxi.
It seems best for her not to be presumptuous.
Yu Jiaren lowered her eyes, a smug glint flashing in them.
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
It's obvious who holds more weight in front of the CEO: Yu Jiaren or Xia Zhiying.
With a new love interest taking over, Xia Zhiying lost favor with the CEO, no wonder she was forced to resign!
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