HCB Chapter 63 Premeditation
Chapter 63 Premeditation
Xu Qinghuan stared at the familiar yet unfamiliar man before her, tears blurring her vision. Her eyes reddened slightly, and her voice trembled as she said, "Fu Shiyue, ever since I stepped into Wan Shen's gates at the age of 18, my life has been inextricably intertwined with yours. It was you who nurtured that naive and ignorant girl step by step into the dazzling, highly anticipated superstar you are today. But is all of this simply because I can bring you a continuous stream of wealth? Am I merely a tool for making money to you...?"
In her eyes, she felt as if she had always lived in an elaborately woven dream world.
Born into a wealthy family, they have unique advantages, giving them a significant head start over their peers.
However, her background did not make her arrogant or complacent; instead, it spurred her to work harder to pursue what she truly longed for—dreams and true love.
“Xu Qinghuan, I want to emphasize this to you again: developing feelings for your boss is absolutely your biggest weakness! It will become a huge obstacle in your career! Therefore, you must remain rational. As always, in my heart, only my family and the group I manage occupy the most important position. As for personal feelings, they are not yet included in my plans.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he slowly stood up, glanced down at the exquisite watch on his wrist, and said, "Excuse me, I have other important official business to attend to. I've already made an appointment, so I'll treat you to this meal." With that, he prepared to leave.
But at that moment, Xu Qinghuan rushed forward and hugged him tightly from behind. She gently rested her head on his broad back and cried out in a voice trembling with tears, "I won't let you leave like this!"
At this moment, her large, watery eyes were filled with sorrow and reluctance, making her look exceptionally pitiful.
At that moment, in some secluded corner, a man dressed in black and wearing a baseball cap appeared like a ghost. A camera hung around his neck like a precious accessory. Then, like a professional photographer, he quickly picked up the camera and captured the scene before him.
Looking at the photo in the camera, his eyes revealed an indescribable sense of pride, as if the photo was his masterpiece and evidence of his conquest of the world.
Finally, his tall and imposing figure gradually receded into the distance until it completely disappeared from sight. And tomorrow, without a doubt, a shocking piece of news will break the news – the powerful and influential president of the prestigious Wan Shen Group has been rumored to be having an affair with a currently incredibly popular female celebrity! Once this news is exposed, it will undoubtedly cause a huge uproar.
Just then, Fu Shiyue forcefully broke free from Xu Qinghuan's tight grip, staring coldly at her, and said indifferently, "Xu Qinghuan, I've told you everything I needed to say. Now, just one sentence: think carefully about whether you want to further your acting career. If the answer is yes, then my Wan Shen Group will spare no effort to promote you and push you to the top. But if you insist on being decadent and unambitious, I can make you fall from the clouds to the bottom in an instant, and you can go back to being your noble young lady. The choice is entirely in your hands, it all depends on your decision. But in my opinion, you shouldn't be so stupid as to not even know what you truly desire."
After saying that, he turned and left without hesitation, leaving Xu Qinghuan standing alone in the restaurant, watching his receding figure, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
He's right, she really wanted too much. Sometimes, human desires are like a bottomless pit, never satisfied. She longed to have both love and career at the peak, but things rarely go as planned.
Because of excessive greed, one may ultimately lose all the good things one has.
She wants love, and she wants a career.
It's possible that one of them will be lost.
“Fu Shiyue, you don’t know, people are always greedy. Just like at the beginning, all I wanted to know was your name.”
However, as time went on, fate gradually propelled her to the pinnacle of success, as if she were floating on clouds. Her life was filled with various busy activities and endless tasks, leaving her no time to breathe.
Gradually, she became lost in this seemingly prosperous but actually illusory scene.
At that moment, she suddenly burst into laughter. The laughter was initially clear and melodious, seemingly carrying a hint of self-mockery. But as she laughed, tears involuntarily filled her eyes and slowly slid down her cheeks.
Those reddened eyes were like ripe cherries, both endearing and heartbreaking.
However, lost in her grief, she was completely unaware that tomorrow might bring her a terrifying and bloody storm...
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the windows into every corner of Wan Shen Group, but a tense and busy atmosphere permeated the company. Employees hurried about, their expressions anxious, as if a storm was about to break.
The phone rang incessantly, its clamor echoing throughout the office area like a symphony. Reporters from various media outlets called in, inquiring about the shocking news from the previous night. The receptionists were overwhelmed, frantically answering each call and attempting to address the pointed questions.
Meanwhile, in the president's office, the atmosphere was extremely tense. Xie Shiyun stood straight in front of the desk, looking anxiously at Fu Shiyue, who was sitting in a swivel chair.
At this moment, Fu Shiyue's brows were furrowed, and his face was frighteningly gloomy. He was being disturbed by this sudden and inexplicable news, and his head was throbbing with pain.
According to news reports, last night, Fu Shiyue, president of Wan Shen Group, secretly met with Xu Qinghuan, a popular actress under his company, at an upscale Western restaurant. This news quickly spread throughout Yuncheng, causing a huge uproar.
Now, not only is Fu Shiyue himself deeply troubled, but Xu Qinghuan is also greatly affected.
Fu Shiyue slowly turned around. Despite his extremely bad mood, his expression was unusually calm.
He took a deep breath and asked coldly, "How is Xu Qinghuan doing?"
Xie Shiyun quickly replied, "President Fu, the situation with Miss Xu is not optimistic either. After learning about this news, many brands and film and television production companies have expressed that they do not want to continue cooperating with her for the time being. We have not been able to contact Miss Xu yet. It is estimated that she has returned to the Xu family to avoid this storm. Judging from the current situation, this report is obviously aimed at our Wan Shen Group and you, President Fu."
Just yesterday, while they were having dinner together, they were unaware that someone with ulterior motives had secretly filmed the scene. Their purpose was obvious: to use public opinion to create a sensational scandal.
Fu Shiyue pondered to himself, and couldn't help but wonder if Xu Qinghuan's methods were hidden behind this series of events.
Then he suddenly asked, "Xie Shiyun, do you think this scandal was orchestrated by Xu Qinghuan herself? Maybe she specifically hired a paparazzi team to do it in secret?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Shiyun shook his head without hesitation and replied with great certainty, "President Fu, to be frank, the possibility is extremely slim."
He raised an eyebrow slightly and asked with interest, "Oh? You're so sure?"
Xie Shiyun explained with a serious expression: "President Fu, think about it. If it's really as you suspect, and Xu Qinghuan orchestrated this scandal, then ultimately it's her own reputation that will be damaged! After all, as a dignified president, you've seen countless cunning people in the business world. How could a woman willingly risk damaging her own reputation and even facing the loss of her career, just to achieve some goal?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Shiyue couldn't help but look at her with a slightly different eye...
He suddenly remembered that he had previously sent Xie Shiyun to discuss cooperation with Xu Qinghuan, but she was turned away and Xu Qinghuan stood her up.
Thinking of this, Fu Shiyue asked curiously, "I remember you were asked to go and talk to her about cooperation before, but not only did she not agree, she also left you standing outside the door. Logically speaking, you should be dissatisfied with her, right? Could it be that you don't actually dislike her?"