Chapter 537 Wei Linlin's Broken Heart
"This video has been edited."
After watching the video, Chen Xuan's gaze sharpened. The content was indeed a video of Lu Shixun forcing He Qiongshi to accompany him, but it was clearly edited.
Huo Yuhao was a bit surprised that Chen Xuan could tell it was edited at a glance.
Little did he know, Chen Xuan was present at the scene.
He said, "I had a professional look at this video. It's been edited, and the truth might not be like this. Moreover, I've been in contact with Ms. He during this time. Ms. He doesn't seem like the kind of woman who would sell herself for money. It's very likely she's being deliberately smeared."
Chen Xuan's expression grew even more grim.
With these videos and someone deliberately smearing her, even the most discerning netizens would likely be deceived.
"Mr. Chen, this video has caused a huge sensation and could bring enormous losses to Huo's Cosmetics. I've already suspended filming and am preparing to terminate the contract with Ms. He."
"What are your thoughts?"
Huo Yuhao asked Chen Xuan for his instructions.
This was an emergency response plan from the public relations department, but he knew He Qiongshi was Chen Xuan's friend, so he didn't make a decision immediately, instead seeking Chen Xuan's advice.
Chen Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "Let's halt the upcoming filming for now and let He Qiongshi rest. As for terminating the contract, there's no need for now."
"But..."
Huo Yuhao hesitated.
Huo's Cosmetics was currently thriving, and this incident could lead to a slump in sales.
After all, no one wanted to use products endorsed by a celebrity who sold herself for money.
In Huo Yuhao's opinion, Chen Xuan's actions were somewhat impulsive.
"By the way, when is the limited edition product scheduled for release?"
Just as Huo Yuhao was filled with confusion, Chen Xuan pondered for a moment and asked with a frown.
"The first of next month, still over ten days away," Huo Yuhao blurted out.
"Prepare for the advance work," Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes.
Huo Yuhao didn't understand why Chen Xuan suddenly brought up the limited edition product release, as limited editions typically required a period of hype before launch.
However, Huo Yuhao followed Chen Xuan's orders, even if he didn't understand his reasoning.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes.
Since this had happened, he would let everything escalate and spread the name of Huo's Cosmetics throughout Xia Country.
While others were buying trending searches, Chen Xuan would naturally seize this opportunity of free publicity.
"Shi Menglu, oh Shi Menglu, you will obediently come to me."
Chen Xuan was confident of victory.
His sleepiness gone, he put on his shirt and suddenly remembered that with such a major incident, He Qiongshi must have suffered significant emotional trauma.
So, he took out his phone and called He Qiongshi, but her number wouldn't connect.
"Never mind, it's fine for her to have some peace and quiet," Chen Xuan said indifferently.
At this moment, He Qiongshi was probably blocking all external news, which Chen Xuan didn't find surprising.
Just as Chen Xuan had only half-pulled up his pants, the door was suddenly pushed open.
Wei Linlin, looking unhappy and with tears streaming down her face, rushed in: "Chen Xuan, I'm unhappy, keep me company!"
The next moment, Wei Linlin's face turned completely red.
After all, Chen Xuan wasn't wearing pants...
Chen Xuan was also stunned.
He hadn't expected Wei Linlin to rush in so suddenly.
The two stared at each other, the air seeming to freeze.
"Ahem, uh, you should go out for a moment. I'll put on my pants, and then you can come in..."
Chen Xuan was the first to react, clearing his throat softly and slowly turning away.
"Hmph, what haven't I seen?"
Wei Linlin, to cover her embarrassment, deliberately snorted coquettishly.
Despite her words, Wei Linlin actually bolted out at lightning speed, slamming the door shut with a bang.
"Are all girls this fierce nowadays?"
Chen Xuan shrugged helplessly.
A few minutes later, Chen Xuan had just finished getting dressed and was looking in the mirror when there was a knock on the door, followed by Wei Linlin's impatient voice.
"Chen Xuan, are you ready? Hurry up! I'm coming in!"
Even as she said this, Wei Linlin didn't barge in rashly.
"Come in," Chen Xuan said helplessly.
Only then did Wei Linlin push the door open and walk in.
"What do you need me for?"
Chen Xuan looked at Wei Linlin, his brow furrowed.
"Come out with me for some fresh air."
Wei Linlin walked over, grabbed Chen Xuan's arm, and rushed out, driving away.
"You're so young, yet you're unhappy. Why?" Chen Xuan glanced at Wei Linlin, suddenly startled.
Wei Linlin remained silent, but her eyes were still red, as if she had been crying. There were tear streaks on her small face.
"Who bullied you, Gu Junjie or them? Tell me, and I'll make sure they pay," Chen Xuan said quickly.
Seeing Chen Xuan's concerned expression, Wei Linlin's heart warmed, and she broke into a smile through her tears: "How could they possibly bully me? It's more like I bully them."
Chen Xuan thought about it and agreed. Who was Wei Linlin? The daughter of Wei Changgeng, the eldest daughter of the Wei family. Would Gu Junjie dare to bully Wei Linlin?
"Then why are you unhappy?" he couldn't help but ask curiously.
Wei Linlin sighed and slowly said, "It's all because of Shishi..."
Chen Xuan finally understood what was going on.
It turned out that Wei Linlin had seen the news online that morning about He Qiongshi selling herself for money. Her idol had turned into a gold-digger, her faith had collapsed, and she found it difficult to accept, which was why she was unhappy.
"Shishi, I never expected her to be this kind of person. I, Wei Linlin, must have been blind."
Wei Linlin stomped her foot angrily, her eyes red, her heart shattered into eight pieces.
Chen Xuan rubbed his chin: "Linlin, if I told you that He Qiongshi was deliberately smeared, would you believe me?"
"Ah?"
Wei Linlin's expression suddenly froze. She looked at Chen Xuan in astonishment: "Are you telling the truth?"
Chen Xuan nodded: "Of course, it's true. Do you remember that day at the fan meeting, after it ended, He Qiongshi encountered trouble?"
"I remember," Wei Linlin said, stunned, then nodded, blinking her eyes.
Chen Xuan slowly said, "That video was synthesized. The actual situation that day was that He Qiongshi was forced to accompany someone, she refused, and a conflict ensued. However, I rescued her. But some people with ulterior motives deliberately cut out the beginning and end, fabricated facts, and smeared He Qiongshi."
"I knew it! My idol, Wei Linlin's idol, how could she be such a person who is greedy for money?"
After understanding, Wei Linlin's smile returned. She then vigorously apologized to He Qiongshi, saying, "Shishi, Linlin didn't mean it. You will always be my idol."
But suddenly thinking of someone smearing He Qiongshi, Wei Linlin's anger surged. She bit her red lips with her teeth: "Chen Xuan, do you know who is smearing He Qiongshi? Tell me quickly, I want my dad to take revenge!"
Chen Xuan said indifferently, "If your dad knew, do you think he would get involved in this matter?"
"Uh..." Wei Linlin was stunned, then showed an awkward smile.
Wei Changgeng fundamentally disliked her chasing stars, nor would he allow her to use the Wei family's influence to help Wei Linlin's idol.
Wei Linlin racked her brain: "Then what should we do? Should I ask Sister Yunxi for help?"
Chen Xuan's gaze narrowed: "Don't worry, I already have a plan. Within three days, I will definitely return justice to He Qiongshi."