Chapter 90: Huo Zhan Makes a Powerful Announcement in Front of Global Media
"What?! She's Mrs. Huo!"
The entire audience was stunned.
The entire audience was shocked! Countless eyes were fixed on her.
The spokesperson, who had been calm and collected just moments before, was now completely bewildered. He had indeed received advance notice that the president's wife was from Jiangcheng.
Looking at the arrogant woman before him, he stammered, "You...you're really our CEO's wife?!"
The reporters immediately turned around, and countless microphones were thrust towards Zhou Mengying:
"Mrs. Huo! May I ask how you and Mr. Huo met?"
"Mrs. Huo, I am a reporter from the International Economic Association. May I interview you?"
The bodyguard captain shouted the order: "Protect the lady!"
A group of bodyguards in black quickly stepped forward, forming a human wall to protect Zhou Mengying in the center, separating her from the surging reporters.
When has Zhou Mengying ever received such high-profile interviews from top media outlets?
She raised her chin slightly, a smile she thought was appropriate and elegant on her face.
However, it didn't last long before a calm voice rang out: "Madam, you say you are the president's wife, what proof do you have?"
The speaker was a middle-aged man, dressed elegantly and with a name tag prominently displayed on his chest that read: [Vice President of the Huo Group]
Zhou Mengying cursed inwardly: What kind of vice president is he? He has no sense of propriety!
She maintained her composure, calmly took out a velvet jewelry box from her handbag, and gently opened it.
In an instant, a diamond shimmering with a dreamy pink luster appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Look closely, this is a token of love that your CEO Huo personally gave me! Now, do you still dare to question my identity?"
As soon as Zhou Mengying finished speaking, a collective gasp filled the room.
"Is this the Pris Legend Pink Diamond that Mr. Huo sold for a record-breaking 500 million at an international jewelry auction?"
"Mr. Huo is really generous!"
"So this young lady really is Mrs. Huo!"
Hearing the gasps around her, Zhou Mengying glanced at the vice president with disdain.
The vice president frowned.
Suddenly, a refined-looking, blond elderly man walked out from the guest seats.
He approached Zhou Mengying and politely said in somewhat broken but clear speech, "Esteemed Madam, I apologize for disturbing you. The diamond in your hand is truly dazzling. Would you allow me to examine it more closely?"
Zhou Mengying was clearly wary. "Looking is fine, but can you take responsibility if there's any damage?"
The old man smiled and nodded: "Please rest assured, I will take full responsibility for any losses."
Seeing this, Zhou Mengying naturally couldn't refuse.
The old man carefully took the jewelry box and examined the pink diamond closely.
He narrowed his eyes, then shook his head regretfully and said to Zhou Mengying, "I'm sorry, this is a replica, not the Pris Legend Pink Diamond that Mr. Huo bought."
"What? A counterfeit!"
The media members looked at each other, exchanging glances.
Zhou Mengying's expression changed drastically: "Is appraising jewelry some kind of low-barrier thing? Everyone here is an elite from high society, who would believe your nonsense!"
An international media outlet stepped forward and said seriously, "Madam, the man standing before you is Mr. Price, the president of the International Diamond Association. He personally cut the Price Legend Pink Diamond, and no one in the world knows the authenticity of the Price Diamond better than him."
“If Priscilla himself said it was a counterfeit, then it is a counterfeit.”
"Since the diamond is fake, then this CEO's wife must also be fake?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Mengying's face drained of all color.
"This is a token of love that your CEO Huo personally gave me; it can't possibly be fake!"
Are you sure he gave it to you himself?
A cold voice pierced through the air like a sharp icicle!
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Huo Zhan himself holding Su Muci's hand as they appeared at the main entrance of the banquet hall.
Huo Zhan was tall and straight, with a cold and stern face and a powerful aura.
Su Muci, standing next to her, wore an elegant cheongsam, understated yet luxurious.
They were followed by more than twenty bodyguards.
Upon seeing the two, the executives of the Huo Group quietly straightened their posture.
Since Hozan had only appeared in public as his first assistant Zero, the media recognized him instantly.
Media reporters swarmed around them.
The bodyguards kept the reporters three meters away from Huo Zhan and Su Muci, but they couldn't stop the reporters' sharp questions:
"Mr. Zeroon! This Mr. Fu accuses you of defaming the Huo Group's reputation in Jiangcheng, disobeying President Huo's orders, and oppressing and extorting the Fu Group!"
What is your response to this?
Mr. Fu?
Huo Zhan and Su Muci had only heard Zhou Mengying's voice at first.
Following the crowd's directions, they finally noticed him in the crowd—Fu Hengzhi!
Seeing the two of them holding hands with their fingers intertwined, Fu Hengzhi's eyes were filled with hatred. He stepped forward and said, "Zeron! You've finally arrived! This is the Huo Group's anniversary celebration. I'd like to see how you explain this to President Huo today!"
Zhou Mengying chimed in, "Sister, do you think you can do whatever you want in Jiangcheng just because you have a special assistant from the Huo Group as your backer? Too bad, Young Master Fu has reported your actions to the Huo Group headquarters!"
After listening to Fu Hengzhi and Zhou Mengying's words, Huo Zhan did not rush to reveal his identity, but instead turned to apologize to Su Muci:
"Cici, it's my fault for letting you see all this filthy stuff."
Su Muci smiled calmly: "It's alright, it'll be resolved soon."
Seeing that the two remained calm and composed, especially Su Muci's completely unperturbed expression, Zhou Mengying became furious.
"Su Muci! Zero! I'm giving you five minutes to apologize to Fu Hengzhi and beg for forgiveness! I can persuade President Huo to be lenient with you after he officially announces my identity!"
"What is your identity?" Huo Zhan asked casually.
"I have already revealed my identity to everyone present."
Zhou Mengying held up the pink diamond and the gold-rimmed invitation in her hand, and said arrogantly, "So what if the pink diamond is a fake? President Huo is very considerate. The journey from Jiangcheng to Kyoto is long, and he was worried that the real one would be stolen. So he planned to give me the real Pris Legend Pink Diamond when I arrived at the event."
"He not only gave me this diamond in Jiangcheng, but also a gold-rimmed invitation, one of a kind, and even inquired about my preferred interior design style. I don't need to say more about his feelings for me. As for my sister and Mr. Zeroon, you have three minutes left before the deadline for your apology. You're not getting an apology."
After listening to Zhou Mengying's words, Su Muci frowned and turned to Huo Zhan to ask, "Have you inquired about the interior design style?"
Huo Zhan coughed lightly: "It seems I have to explain, lest Ci Ci misunderstand."
He beckoned to the spokesperson: "Give me the microphone."
The spokesperson immediately stepped forward respectfully and handed over the microphone.
Was Mr. Zero about to respond to Mr. Fu's accusations? Media reporters from all over the world immediately raised their cameras.
Fu Hengzhi and Zhou Mengying stared at the two of them coldly.
They wanted to see what other explanation he had.
The entire room fell silent, especially the executives of the Huo Group who knew the inside story and held their breath.
Huo Zhan picked up the microphone and said calmly, "I apologize for causing unnecessary misunderstandings among the media. As Zeroon, the First Special Assistant of the Huo Group, I welcome everyone to the Group's anniversary celebration and will now address your questions in front of global media reporters."
"First of all, I am Huo Zhan, the founder of the Huo Group. I make all the decisions and am fully responsible for all business activities in Jiangcheng!"
"Secondly, Miss Su Muci beside me is my only wife in this life!"
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