Chapter 120: The Real Master
Fan Shengmei cleared her throat calmly, her eyes becoming deep and sincere as she looked at the hesitant, angry or frightened tenants on her left.
"Everyone, regardless of what the media reports, during the time you've been living in Xingtu, you should know better than anyone what your company does and what the residents here do every day."
In the crowd, a young girl wearing black-framed glasses suddenly raised her hand.
"Mr. Fan, of course we know! But the problem is, our reputation is so bad now. Who would want to come to us once they hear we're in Xingtu? They'll just look at us with tinted glasses!"
Her words were like a stone thrown into the water, stirring up a chorus of agreement.
"Yeah! We're doing legitimate business, why should we be implicated?"
“Good question.”
Fan Shengmei raised her hand to signal her assistant, and the big screen lit up instantly—
"Records of Star Journey's Social Contributions"
Charity donations: Donated a total of RMB 3 million to education funds in impoverished mountainous areas, helping 116 impoverished students complete their studies.
Employment for people with disabilities: We have partnered with the Municipal Disabled Persons’ Federation to establish the "Xingtuli Disability Employment Base," which has provided vocational skills training to 272 people with disabilities.
Xingtuli Innovation Seed Fund: Open to all colleges and universities in the city, it selects and funds 20 college students' innovation and entrepreneurship projects every year.
Each report contains detailed data, pictures and facts, and even includes heartfelt thank-you videos from the beneficiaries.
Then, the screen switched to news video clips of relevant leaders inspecting Xingtuli, as well as a close-up of the "Excellent Entrepreneurship Incubation Base" medal awarded by the government.
Andy and Meng Yanchen were both stunned.
Qu Xiaoxiao widened her eyes, tugged at Andy's arm, and her voice changed.
"Andy! When...when did this happen? When did Sister Fan start doing so many losing-money deals behind our backs?"
Meng Yanchen looked at his lover in the crowd, his eyes full of admiration, and he couldn't help but whispered,
"Giving generously to the people can help the masses."
This is a phrase that Ms. Fu often says.
The next second, Fan Shengmei on the stage opened her red lips slightly and looked at everyone with a firm gaze——
"Giving generously to the people can help the masses. With everyone's support, Xingtuli has never forgotten to give back to society."
Her voice was clear and powerful. "These aren't just shows, but concrete actions we're taking. The government's recognition and society's trust can't be erased by a few online rumors."
She raised her eyes slightly and scanned the faces that still showed doubt.
"I apologize for the inconvenience caused to everyone by my past scandals. But I will never apologize for my past efforts to break through the circle."
Her voice suddenly rose, carrying with it a long-suppressed emotion:
"I just want to break free from my predicament through my own efforts! Change my own destiny within the moral and legal boundaries, and stand shoulder to shoulder with outstanding people."
"What's wrong with making friends with those above you and using resources to improve yourself? You don't steal or rob. Some people only see the benefits others gain in high-end settings, but choose to ignore the hard work, pressure, and constant learning and growth they endure behind the scenes!"
"Is it only normal to be content with the status quo, or even to drag those striving for progress back into the mire?!"
"The meaning of stardom is to give all those who are not optimistic but have bright hearts a platform to speak with their strength! Instead of using a superficial label of "gold digger" to negate all efforts!"
She paused, looked around the room, and continued,
"Now, the choice is up to you. If, after careful consideration, you still insist on canceling your lease, please go to the workbench on the right and fill out the form."
The hall fell into a brief silence.
After a while, most people stood still, only a few troublemakers walked towards the rental return counter, cursing.
"That's a nice thing to say! Everyone can make big promises!"
"That's right, once your reputation is ruined, it's ruined. There's no point in saying anything!"
"Return the money! Quickly!"
Guan Juer brought people forward and handled the procedures for them very efficiently.
Pei Yu, along with his classmates and the rich second-generations brought by Yao Bin, immediately stepped forward and rushed to sign the new lease contract.
The overall situation has been stabilized.
Meng Huaijin looked at the gradually calming turmoil in the hall and the choices made by most people, and nodded slightly.
"The situation has been decided, the storm has calmed down, let's go."
Fu Wenying had a light smile on her lips, as if she understood everything.
"Wait a little longer, it's not over yet."
After the termination procedures and the new tenant's contract are signed,
Fan Shengmei raised her lips slightly, picked up the microphone, and spoke clearly and powerfully.
"Thank you all for your trust and support! I hereby promise: all original tenants who choose to stay today, as well as new tenants who choose to move in to help Xingtuli weather the storm, will receive one thousandth of the original shares in Xingtuli's operating company! May we truly become a community of shared interests and destiny, growing together and sharing a future!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience was silent at first, and then broke into huge, ecstatic cheers.
Original shares!
This means that they are not just tenants, but also one of the owners of this promising land!
The tenants who stayed and the new tenants were ecstatic, while those who had just moved out were frozen in place as if struck by lightning, their faces drained of all color, and they regretted it so much that their intestines turned green!
One of them pointed to the big screen tremblingly,
"One...one thousandth of an original share?!"
Another person suddenly grabbed the staff member,
"Can I withdraw my application for termination?!"
The only response they received was the cheers from the new tenants behind them.
Meng Yanchen stood in the distance, looking at the girl who turned the tide in crisis, did not forget to share generously in victory, and was shining brightly at the moment. He, who was always calm and composed, felt his heart beating more violently than ever before, and his love and pride were almost overflowing.
Qin Yu and Chen Mingyu behind him were so excited that their eyes turned red and they almost cried.
"It's not easy, it's not easy! President Fan is amazing!"
Fu Wenying in the car in the distance finally showed a satisfied smile.
"Using both kindness and force, we will cut off the fire from the source, focus on the key points, stabilize the morale of the troops, and truly launch the campaign."
She patted her husband's hand gently.
"Let's go."
(PS: Hahahaha, the comments section made me laugh to death~
[Are you awake? Time to update. Are you awake? Are you writing? This is my first time asking for updates. I'm not very experienced. Where's my food...?]
They're all so cute and talented, I laughed my ass off.)
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