The siblings sparred on stage, a captivating display of both affection and rivalry.
Amidst the roar of the fans, the event concluded successfully.
Back in the car after leaving the venue, Su Lin's expression darkened. He had maintained his composure on stage, and not losing his temper on the spot was already a concession to the organizers. But that didn't mean he would forgive their unauthorized decision to resort to such a gimmick for promotion.
"What does that Editor Fan mean? Why didn't they stick to the script?" Su Lin asked his agent coldly.
The agent shrugged innocently. "I was with you the whole time, how would I know? But they really went too far this time."
Su Lin glanced at her. "If you think it was too much, then go and demand an explanation. If this is allowed once, it will happen again! Otherwise, they'll think I'm just bluffing!"
"I'm a man, a little hardship doesn't matter, but they shouldn't have bullied my sister!" Su Lin said, clenching his fist.
The agent, thinking that the event was over and no real harm had been done, intended to smooth things over. After all, Taoli was one of the top video streaming platforms in the country, and there might be deeper collaborations in the future, making it unwise to offend them. However, upon hearing Su Lin mention his sister, the agent knew this matter couldn't be let go.
Others might not know Su He's identity, but how could he not?
Not long ago, rumors about the Su Lin siblings were rampant, and that person had personally issued a statement.
Compared to that person, what was Taoli?
"Don't worry, I'll call Editor Fan right now." The agent, now emboldened, decided to take a firm stance.
Taoli was already hosting a celebration banquet.
Editor Fan's phone lay on the table, buzzing incessantly.
"Xiao Fan, you did a great job this time!" After a few drinks, the leaders gradually shifted the conversation to the Editor Fan at their table. "The questions you raised were excellent! You really captured the audience's attention. The video of today's event has already surpassed ten million clicks. You've made a significant contribution!"
Editor Fan smiled and raised her glass. "It's all thanks to the excellent guidance of the leaders!"
"Look at Xiao Fan's words, she really knows how to speak. A true graduate of journalism!"
"Not at all, it's my honor to serve the company."
At the banquet, everyone toasted each other, the atmosphere warm and harmonious, completely unaware of the consequences their actions today might bring.
To actually use Mrs. Lu's identity as a talking point, their audacity was considerable.
The phone vibrated for a long time before finally quieting down.
Seizing the opportunity to go to the restroom, Editor Fan finally took a moment to check her phone. There were four or five missed calls. She vaguely recognized the number, seemingly belonging to Su Lin's agent.
Thinking of this, Editor Fan couldn't help but curl her lips.
As if she had anticipated their call, she deliberately waited until late to return it. "Hello, who is this?"
Su Lin's agent's tone was cold. "Miss Fan, is it? I am Su Lin's agent. Regarding the questions that went beyond the scope at today's event, don't you think you owe us an explanation?"
"Ah, so it's the esteemed agent Xu," Editor Fan replied with a smile. "What do you think of the atmosphere today? Was it a successful event?"
Her rhetorical question made Xu Jing pause. "Don't beat around the bush."
"I believe the process is not as important as the result," Editor Fan began her speech with full confidence. "I've hosted countless events without a single hitch. And as you saw the audience's reaction today, the online buzz has been extremely high. For an artist, what could be more important than traffic, wouldn't you agree?"
Having navigated the industry for decades, Xu Jing was not easily fooled. "So Miss Fan is implying that your questions were just harmless jokes? Is that what you believe?"
Editor Fan truly didn't consider what she had done that day a big deal.
For years in her career, she had always operated this way: achieve success through unexpected means, seeking fortune in danger. And every time, she had navigated it successfully, receiving only praise and no criticism from others.
No matter how famous Su Lin was, he still needed support, didn't he? With new artists emerging every few months in the entertainment industry, one could be forgotten after a few months of absence. If Su Lin wanted to remain popular, he needed to stay in the public eye. And Taoli, as a major platform, was a stage many artists aspired to ascend. Therefore, no matter how overboard she had been in the past, artists had to swallow their displeasure.
This time, it should have been no different.
However, sometimes, a ship that has weathered great storms can still capsize in a ditch.
"Su Lin can overlook Miss Fan's actions, but have you considered if Mr. Lu would also not mind?" Xu Jing reminded her kindly.
Editor Fan, her hand holding the lipstick, paused slightly. "It's just a promotional tactic. I believe President Lu will make his own judgment."
"Fine, we'll see," Xu Jing hung up the phone, annoyed. "This woman is truly ungrateful!"
She had the call on speakerphone while she was talking, and Su Lin, holding his phone, had recorded their conversation.
"People like her, who climb to the top through shortcuts, will eventually face repercussions!" Su Lin chuckled playfully and sent the audio clip to Lu Yanbei.
Ever since Su He had added Lu Yanbei to the family group chat last time, Su Lin had secretly added him as a friend. Compared to the somber Su Chen, he preferred Lu Yanbei as his brother-in-law.
Lu Yanbei had seen the video from the event five minutes ago and naturally knew about their disgusting breach of contract. "They did something wrong and are still so self-righteous!"
He let out a low hum.
"Cheng Jue, investigate this company," Lu Yanbei tasked his assistant.
Cheng Jue had just returned home and was eating dinner. Upon receiving the notification, he immediately started searching for a phone number on his mobile.
"Can't we talk about this after you finish your meal?" Cheng Mu frowned as she saw him put down his chopsticks and prepare to leave. "It's after work hours, why are there still so many things to do!"
Cheng Jue swallowed the food in his mouth before replying, "Mom, a salary of forty to fifty thousand a month isn't earned for nothing."
"But you still shouldn't skip dinner!" Cheng Mu grumbled.
"I'll eat later," Cheng Jue said, returning to his room.
"Your food will be cold later!" Cheng Mu sighed as she spoke. "You're so busy, you don't even have time to find a partner. What will happen in the future..."
Cheng Jue was already 27, and Cheng Mu couldn't help but worry about his marital prospects.
So, Cheng Mu began to consider arranging a blind date for her son. She remembered that Old Li from her workplace had a daughter who had just graduated from university. She wondered if she had a boyfriend yet.
Lost in thought, Cheng Mu lost her appetite. She put on her reading glasses and searched for her former colleague's phone number in her notebook.