Chapter 121 I'm Not Shopping
Liu Xin was extremely smug at the moment. She hadn't expected to deliver such a huge gift package right after taking office. Lin Yueyu, a top-tier celebrity, was coming to Tianliu Mall to shop. This was a perfect opportunity.
Furthermore, Lin Yueyu wasn't hiding her presence. With so many fans following her, this publicity was far more effective than spending millions on advertisements.
Liu Xin glanced sideways at Liu Ran, a smug sneer on her lips.
The members of the Liu family behind them all nodded in satisfaction.
Old Mrs. Liu said with relief, "Ah! Liu Xin truly has courage! When faced with an opportunity, she seizes it. That's what a good director should be. Not like that woman Liu Ran, who has turned the entire mall into a mess in just a few days, driving away all the customers. Humph, Liu Ran will ultimately have to compensate for these losses."
The other members of the Liu family nodded in agreement.
Just as Old Mrs. Liu, Liu Xin, and the others were basking in their triumph, Lin Yueyu walked directly towards them.
She ignored Liu Xin and went straight to Liu Ran's side. She waved affectionately at Liu Ran and then said to her, "By the way, Miss Liu, I heard you are the director of Tianliu Mall, and that Tianliu Mall has been having problems recently. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Look at all these fans behind me. If you need to boost popularity, I can rally them for you and prove that Tianliu Mall is completely fine now."
Upon hearing this, Liu Ran was first flattered, but then she understood.
During her last engagement, Lin Yueyu had expressed goodwill towards her and Chen Yang. Now that she was coming to her again, it was likely due to the favor Chen Yang had shown her last time.
Liu Ran quickly shook her head at Lin Yueyu and said, "Miss Lin, thank you for your kindness, but I am no longer the director of Tianliu Mall. I officially resigned just now, so the business and customer flow of Tianliu Mall have nothing to do with me anymore."
"However, if Miss Lin is willing to help, I may have to ask for your recommendation for my future startup company."
Lin Yueyu was stunned for a moment, then felt secretly fortunate. Luckily, she hadn't actively promoted Tianliu Mall. Indeed, Liu Ran had already been fired. She had almost flattered the wrong person.
Lin Yueyu immediately smiled and said, "Okay, okay, okay, no problem. As long as Miss Liu needs anything, I will definitely agree. Whether it's endorsement, promotion, or filming commercials, I can do it all, and for free."
Liu Ran was flattered and nodded quickly. Seeing the large crowd of fans approaching, Liu Ran smiled and said, "Then let's head back. We're blocking Tianliu Mall here."
Lin Yueyu immediately nodded and walked out with Liu Ran.
At this moment, the members of the Liu family were dumbfounded, their faces burning with embarrassment. They hadn't expected that Lin Yueyu was not coming to Tianliu Mall to shop at all.
She was here to see Liu Ran.
If Liu Ran were still the director of Tianliu Mall, just this scene alone, with Lin Yueyu's endorsement, could have restored more than half of the mall's customer traffic. But now, Liu Ran clearly was unwilling to help.
Liu Xin stamped her foot anxiously, her eyes filled with jealousy. She couldn't understand why the famous Lin Yueyu, a top domestic star, a sensation, would know such a cheap girl like Liu Ran, let alone be so respectful and polite to her.
Liu Xin immediately stepped forward, blocking Liu Ran and Lin Yueyu. She nodded to Lin Yueyu and said, "Hello, Miss Lin. I am Liu Xin, the current director of Tianliu Mall. Since you are here, why don't you shop in our mall? I said everything is free. Why don't you buy something before you leave?"
Lin Yueyu frowned, her expression cold. She glanced at Liu Xin and said impatiently, "Get lost. I'm not shopping right now."
Liu Xin was stunned, then became anxious, stamping her foot and saying, "Lin Yueyu, aren't you just a big star? What are you without that status? Now our mall is open to you for free, and you're still unwilling to shop for free. What right do you have not to be willing?"
Lin Yueyu was so angry she laughed. She looked at Liu Xin and said, "It's my freedom not to want to buy anything. Does it concern you?"
Liu Xin stomped her foot fiercely and said, "You are right at the entrance of Tianliu Mall. Our Liu family, our Tianliu Mall, is giving you face by just asking you to come in. Whether you like it or not, you can pick and choose whatever you want inside, all on the house. What more do you want with such favorable conditions?"
"Don't forget, your status as a celebrity was also boosted by people like us. If we don't support you, what are you?"
Lin Yueyu, hearing this, burst into laughter. She then turned around and took out a video call device, speaking to her fans, "My dearest fans, did you hear that? What kind of attitude does the director of Tianliu Mall have towards me? Remember Tianliu Mall. We will boycott it. I will never shop here in my life."
The next moment, tens of thousands of Lin Yueyu's fans simultaneously raised their arms and shouted in unison, "Boycott Tianliu Mall! Don't shop at Tianliu Mall! Boycott Tianliu Mall! This is a harmful mall, Tianliu Mall is unclean!"
The voices surged higher and higher, with all the fans loudly denouncing Tianliu Mall.
Seeing this, Liu Xin's face instantly changed. She hadn't expected Lin Yueyu's influence to be so powerful.
Lin Yueyu gave a cold smile, then took Liu Ran's arm and walked out of the crowd.
Old Mrs. Liu's face had also completely changed. She had originally intended for Liu Xin to handle the situation and quickly restore customer flow to Tianliu Mall, but now, with this incident, forget restoring it, Tianliu Mall would likely collapse completely, with no business at all.
Old Mrs. Liu hurried forward, and then slapped Liu Xin hard across the face. Old Mrs. Liu reprimanded her angrily, "Liu Xin, apologize to Miss Lin. Quickly."
Then, Old Mrs. Liu quickly intercepted Liu Ran and Lin Yue.
With a fawning smile, the old lady said to Lin Yueyu, "Miss Lin, I am truly sorry just now. It was a misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding. Please wait a moment. I will make Liu Xin apologize to you right away."
Lin Yueyu said coldly, "No need. I don't need her apology."
Liu Xin stamped her feet, filled with indignant rage. She couldn't understand why Lin Yueyu was so deferential to Liu Ran, like a servant, but so cold and unceremonious towards her. She had clearly offered her benefits, yet she refused them.
Liu Xin's face turned a liverish color from anger, but now all the Liu family members, including her grandmother, were looking at her furiously. In this situation, Liu Xin had no choice but to suppress her anger and walk towards Liu Ran and Lin Yueyu.