Hua Qing had actually been waiting on the side, but seeing her boss speaking with the Chu family, she didn't step forward to disturb them. Other employees, however, quietly approached her to inquire about the news, and that's when they saw what Hua Qing had seen.
One employee, full of admiration, took out their phone to snap photos while exclaiming, "The two of them are truly a perfect match, even sweeter than they look on the show. Their looks are simply divine."
Hua Qing asked, puzzled, "Show? What show?"
The employee who had spoken quickly opened a video app and tapped on a variety show. "The latest episode of 'Heartbeat Rhythm,' featuring our boss and the CEO of Chu Group. There are so many people online shipping them as a couple. My photo album is full of their together shots."
Hua Qing was surprised. "Boss was on a show?"
"Yes! When I first saw Boss, I almost thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. I'm so lucky, the couple I ship is actually my boss."
Hua Qing leaned in for a couple of glances and became excited too. "I'll watch it when I get back."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw her boss heading their way. Hua Qing withdrew her gaze, and the employee, happily posting on their social media, also retreated.
The waiting reporters, seeing Quan Jiu arrive, quickly approached with microphones. "May I ask what your relationship is with Yun Lan Ge? Could it be that you are the Pavilion Master of Yun Lan Ge? And what is your relationship with the Chu family?"
Quan Jiu smiled slightly and said to Hua Qing, and also to the reporters, "We're going to settle accounts with the Supervisory Group."
Hua Qing's face lit up with joy, while the reporter looked surprised. "You're going to settle accounts with the Supervisory Group of Fashion Week? May I ask what your plans or intentions are? Is it because the Supervisory Group brought people to cause trouble just now? Are you representing Yun Lan Ge to seek an explanation?"
The reporter's questions came one after another, but Quan Jiu asked Hua Qing, "Have the identities of the people who went to the scene just now been verified?"
Hua Qing nodded, pulled up the information, and handed it to Quan Jiu. "The leader is named You Xi, and he's a team leader."
"Did you receive any feedback from the Supervisory Group after filing the complaint?" Quan Jiu asked again.
Hua Qing showed a hint of displeasure. "No, I asked them to contact me, but they never did."
Quan Jiu nodded slightly, then said to the reporters, "It's not important who I am. What's important is that as a person, you must take responsibility for your actions."
...
The three of them arrived at the Supervisory Group's temporary office area.
There weren't many people in the office area, and Quan Jiu easily found the person in charge.
She walked up and stated her purpose directly. "Hello, an hour ago, Supervisory Group team leader You Xi brought four people to the Yun Lan Ge show to cause trouble. Our staff has already filed a complaint about this matter. I'd like to ask, what stage are you at in handling it?"
Fan Jiang looked up and smiled. "We are already investigating this matter. As soon as there is a result, we will notify you immediately."
Quan Jiu pulled over a stool and sat opposite Fan Jiang, her tone cold and stern. "I have already told you the 'result': You Xi abused his authority, and without any evidence or official document, acting on the instructions of outsiders, he trespassed into the Yun Lan Ge show, damaging Yun Lan Ge's brand reputation. This is the result. If you haven't found this 'result' yet, that's fine, I have video evidence here."
Hua Qing played the video she had prepared and placed it in front of Fan Jiang.
Fan Jiang sighed inwardly, realizing this wouldn't be easy to dismiss. He smiled again, feigning politeness. "I know, our people trespassed into the Yun Lan Ge show without authorization, broke the rules, and caused you serious..."
"You don't need to act like you understand me, and I don't need it. What I want is how you intend to handle this matter," Quan Jiu interrupted Fan Jiang.
Fan Jiang smiled sheepishly. "Madam, we also have our own procedures. Please rest assured, we will investigate this matter thoroughly and give you justice."
Quan Jiu retorted forcefully, "Don't try to fob me off with these deceptive words. You should know the influence of Yun Lan Ge in the high-end brand market without me having to say it. Since your people made a mistake, your duty is to handle it swiftly and provide an explanation to the victim. But you're dragging your feet. I complained an hour ago, and you still haven't dealt with it. How long will it take you to investigate such a simple matter? Half a month? A month? What evidence are you still missing? Tell me, and I'll provide it on the spot."
Fan Jiang also became a little annoyed. "Madam, I've told you we will handle it..."
"Then have you handled it? Are you very busy with many things? Is it troublesome to deal with a few employees who broke the rules? Also, it's been an hour and a half since the complaint, have you even looked into the matter? Have you questioned those people? Or have you done nothing at all, just waiting for Fashion Week to end so you can give me a perfunctory 'handled' call?"
Fan Jiang was momentarily speechless. Under the pressure of Quan Jiu's powerful aura, his temper subsided, and he tried to persuade her. "Madam, all areas require patrols right now. I'll call the people back..."
Quan Jiu coldly interrupted again. "This is precisely the time for you to make an example. Your employees are not obeying your orders but are instead listening to an unrelated outsider. How do you expect brand representatives to view your Supervisory Group? Everyone present at the time was from prominent families and celebrities. What about the reputation of your Supervisory Group? I'll remind you one last thing: the person behind me is a reporter. Everything you say will eventually be reported. Do you want to see the Supervisory Group criticized by the public because of you? I doubt you can bear that responsibility."
"I..."
Fan Jiang glanced at the reporter behind him and had to suppress his annoyance and anger. He finally asked, "Then what do you want?"
"Follow the official procedures," Quan Jiu said sharply, leaving no room for negotiation. "Handle it according to your rules. Absenteeism, unauthorized deployment, abuse of power, and causing significant social impact to the brand – how should they be dealt with?"
Fan Jiang frowned slightly, hesitating without replying.
Quan Jiu sneered, "Don't know? Fine, then I'll go find out. I'm sure it's not a secret."
Fan Jiang, sensing her considerable anger, said, "I'll call them over and have them apologize to you in person."
Quan Jiu did not stop him. After Fan Jiang hung up the phone, she continued, "An in-person apology is necessary, but I hope you understand that if I am not given a reasonable explanation for this matter, I will absolutely not let it go."
Fan Jiang pretended to be busy, staring at his computer, typing something. After several minutes, the person involved, You Xi, arrived.
You Xi saw Quan Jiu at a glance and had a bad premonition. He looked at his superior and tentatively asked, "Mr. Fan, you called for me?"
Fan Jiang's expression darkened, and he reprimanded, "You need to apologize to this lady. Do you know how much loss you caused Yun Lan Ge with your unauthorized actions?"
You Xi, being sensible, quickly said to Quan Jiu, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to check on the troublemakers. I didn't intend to investigate Yun Lan Ge."
Quan Jiu snorted, "That's not what you said when you were at the scene. But it doesn't matter why you went. What matters is that this is your last day of work."
You Xi was startled and looked somewhat panicked. "I'm truly sorry, I apologize."
"Apology? No, you don't need to apologize. You just need to be responsible for your reckless actions."