Meanwhile, on the other side, Mrs. Su and lawyer Ma, along with Ou Yunchen, concluded their video conference in the hospital room.
They were not satisfied with atl's performance, but the absence of worse news was already good news.
Lawyer Ma: "I told you Ou Yunchen is not trustworthy. atl can't capture more market share. If this drags on, more new companies will carve up our profits."
Mrs. Su: "You've seen how difficult the market is now."
Lawyer Ma: "If you ask me, we should directly start acquiring Su Corporation's stock from the market!"
Mrs. Su shook her head: "atl doesn't have that much usable capital."
Lawyer Ma: "I heard Ou Yunchen is involved in the GameStop project, and it's happened three times already! The growth rate exceeded 1000%!!!"
Mrs. Su: "I also saw the news. I really didn't expect a company about to delist to be revived by retail investors."
Lawyer Ma: "He definitely had insider information! He would surely keep such a good thing for himself, how could he give it to atl!"
Mrs. Su glanced at lawyer Ma. They both regretted that when Ou Yunchen suggested atl participate, it was rejected with all sorts of historical proofs and data. After all, no one wanted the ‘leeks’ to be able to fight against the capital groups!
Lawyer Ma: "Did I hear you correctly, he also tricked you like this when it came to the matter of acquiring the residual shares of Longke Dyes?"
Mrs. Su: "It wasn't exactly a trick. I didn't expect Longke to bundle Su Corporation's shares with land rights..."
Lawyer Ma: "And you still don't call that a trick? Just like this GameStop project, he definitely knew the situation but deliberately didn't tell you! He's too cunning and insincere! Always keeping something up his sleeve!"
Mrs. Su: "It's not as bad as you say..."
Lawyer Ma: "My dear sister, you haven't developed feelings for him just because he saved you, have you?"
Mrs. Su hesitated. She had indeed wavered again at the moment Ou Yunchen saved her.
Lawyer Ma: "You need to distinguish between work and personal relationships."
Mrs. Su nodded.
Lawyer Ma: "atl is the priority. Now atl can't afford to buy Su Corporation's stock, but Ou Yunchen has more and more money!"
"This is not a good sign. What if he turns against us in the future? I think he's capable of that!"
Mrs. Su's heart trembled. Could it really be as lawyer Ma said?
atl might not only become Ou Yunchen's company in the end, but they might even have to borrow money from Ou Yunchen to acquire Su Corporation. Then Su Corporation would not only fail to become Mrs. Su's, but it was very likely to become Ou Yunchen's!!!
Had she invited a wolf into her house?
***
The secretary brought Liu Jinhua into the conference room. Ou Yunchen hadn't arrived yet, but several familiar faces were already seated in the room.
These were all Liu Jinhua's former colleagues from JC. Why were they at Xi'ou?
As she was about to ask, with doubt in her eyes, Ou Yunchen walked in.
Ou Yunchen: "Good morning everyone. It seems you all know each other, so there's no need for introductions."
The secretary opened the PPT, and a reorganized TBP emergency public relations plan appeared on the big screen.
As the name suggests, the emergency plan was to address the negative impact caused by Liu Jinhua. Department representatives in the conference room offered their opinions.
The meeting was almost unanimously approved, and everyone was optimistic about this public relations effort.
When the conference room lights were turned on again, Liu Jinhua carefully looked at her colleagues around her.
Liu Jinhua: "Mr. Ou? They are..."
Ou Yunchen: "From today onwards, they are your colleagues assisting with public relations."
Liu Jinhua: "Assisting me? Wasn't I..."
PR Colleague: "We were poached by Mr. Ou from JC. We'll be in charge of TBP's public relations from now on."
Liu Jinhua's eyes suddenly turned red. Her former colleagues called her 'Sister Jinhua' one by one. They walked over and shook hands with Sister Jinhua, just like they did at JC back then.
Ou Yunchen: "Public relations matters will be handled by a more professional team, but as a manager, I have more important tasks for you."
Liu Jinhua: "Boss, as long as you don't fire me, I, Liu Jinhua, will go through fire and water for you!"
Ou Yunchen: "Use all your connections and resources to help TBP build its overseas market."
"I've read your earliest proposal. You wanted to directly target the international market for the new girl group back then, so in terms of selecting TBP members' appearances, you didn't limit yourself to domestic aesthetic standards."
"I know JC rejected your opinion, but at Xi'ou, you can follow your original vision and let TBP enter the international market first."
Liu Jinhua quickly wiped the tears from her eyes. She never expected Ou Yunchen to support her so much!
TBP bypassing domestic competition was equivalent to an overseas baptism, which would then set a new trend domestically. This was the best solution at the moment!
Ou Yunchen patted Liu Jinhua's shoulder.
Ou Yunchen: "If there's nothing money can't do in this industry, then solve everything with money."
Ou Yunchen: "Alright, meeting adjourned."
***
With a professional team, TBP indeed returned to the public's attention.
The cooled-down heat gradually gave TBP breathing room, and even more rational netizens were willing to comment on the girl group's strength!
But the paparazzi were not happy about it!
Fan Zhijie: "What? Throttled again?"
Little Paparazzo: "Boss, it seems Liu Jinhua has started fighting back. Even the platforms have directly removed our videos."
Fan Zhijie: "Didn't Liu Jinhua get kicked out of JC? Where does she have a PR team now!!!"
Little Paparazzo: "Boss, do you think she bribed the platforms?"
Fan Zhijie: "Impossible! She can't even afford hush money, how could she spend so much on platforms!"
Little Paparazzo: "Didn't you say she really had an improper relationship? Then maybe it was the person behind her who gave the money!"
Fan Zhijie tapped the table incessantly with his pen. He pondered for a long time.
Fan Zhijie: "Xi'ou!!! Get me the information on Xi'ou!!!"
The little paparzzo analyzed this new company with Fan Zhijie. Everything seemed unremarkable.
Fan Zhijie: "So it's an entertainment company invested by the boss of atl!"
Little Paparazzo: "Never heard of it. Have they been involved in any film or television dramas?"
Fan Zhijie flipped through a few pages. There was nothing...
In the entertainment industry, an entertainment company with no performance like this would be considered a small workshop. Coupled with Liu Jinhua's name, it would be even more mistaken for a small company self-invested by Liu Jinhua.
Fan Zhijie: "Forget it, just a way to make a living. This Ou Yunchen probably doesn't have any industry connections either."
Little Paparazzo: "Then should we still slander TBP?"
Fan Zhijie: "Of course, we have to slander them! They forced us to do this! If they had just given us the money, it would have been resolved, but they had to go through all this trouble! We still decide TBP's fate!"
Little Paparazzo: "Okay! Then I'll tell my subordinates to continue!"
Fan Zhijie: "Wait! Let's play big this time! Maybe not only TBP will be finished, but this Ou Yunchen of atl will also be finished! What Ou Yunchen, let's see how I knock him out!"
***
PR Colleague A: "Look quickly, the dogs are releasing new information over there. They say they have photos as proof, claiming TBP's girl group members have an improper relationship with their boss!"
PR Colleague B: "Another one of these dirty tricks, using lurid scandals for slander!"
PR Colleague C: "Our people say Fan Zhijie does have a recording. It was taken by a paparazzo following them."
PR Colleague A: "Quick, pay him. Let's get a heads-up on whether it's photos or a video first."
A few minutes later, the PR team's informant hidden among the paparazzi received a considerable 'commission.' Only then did they send the photos.
The video clearly showed Liu Jinhua taking Xiya to Ou Yunchen's apartment. However, that was all the video contained.
PR Colleague A: "Sister Jinhua, you need to tell us the truth so we can help TBP."
Liu Jinhua: "That day... I did take Xiya to see the boss."
PR Colleague A: "The time?"
Liu Jinhua: "Before their debut, not long before Xi'ou was established..."
PR Colleague A: "What for?"
Liu Jinhua: "I wanted to ask the boss if he was willing to invest in TBP."
PR Colleague A: "Then why did you bring Xiya and not other members?"
Liu Jinhua: "Do I have to say?"
PR Colleague A: "Yes."
Liu Jinhua: "You all came from JC, you should understand. I thought the boss was like those capitalists I met at JC, expecting a 'casting couch' before investing..."
PR Colleague A: "So you really went for a 'casting couch'?"
Liu Jinhua: "No, no, I left first. Not long after, Xiya was also kicked out."
PR Colleague A: "As long as they enter the boss's house, the paparazzi will claim they spent the night. They won't actually stay until early morning."
Liu Jinhua: "Xiya is pure. I even took her for a check-up afterward, and we have the doctor's certificates!"
PR Colleague B: "Wait, even if something happened, it's just their own boss. That can't be considered debuting through an improper relationship, can it?"
Liu Jinhua: "Meeting the group leader before investing isn't out of the question, is it?"
PR Colleague A: "We can clarify it, but will netizens believe it? Based on my understanding of Fan Gou, he's definitely trying to divert attention this time. Directly attacking TBP might not work, so he's starting with improper relationships. He can say whoever has an improper relationship with whoever he wants, and the boss will definitely be implicated!"
Liu Jinhua: "That won't do! You have to clarify it!"
PR Colleague A: "We have a plan. The best way to deal with lurid scandals is to be proactive, timely, truthful, and respectful!"
Liu Jinhua: "What does that mean?"
PR Colleague A: "As soon as the video is released, we will immediately establish Xi'ou's official account, respond proactively to the video content, and spread the true situation online. If necessary, we will ask the boss to step forward and definitively refute the claims, and then issue a serious warning to the marketing accounts spreading false information!"
Liu Jinhua: "Will it affect TBP? Is there a way to warn the paparazzi while preserving TBP's reputation?"
PR Colleague A: "Create a persona for the boss."
Liu Jinhua: "Turn an improper relationship into a proper one?"
PR Colleague A: "Stunt their persona, create a CP."
Liu Jinhua: "No! The boss hates most is being exposed to the public. He said any method is fine, but he cannot be exposed."
PR Colleague A: "Sister Jinhua, then you'll have to clarify it yourself. But your reputation... you know yourself..."
Liu Jinhua: "As long as it helps TBP and Xi'ou, I'll do anything you ask!"
PR Colleague A: "Sister Jinhua, we will use your account to publish the news, but you need to be mentally prepared."
Liu Jinhua: "What do you mean?"
PR Colleague A: "If netizens haven't forgotten the scapegoat you took for JC back then, you'll still be cursed."
Liu Jinhua nodded stiffly. Her gaze became complex, as if she was ready to sacrifice herself at any moment.
PR Colleague B: "Team Leader, Fan Gou has released the video!"
Everyone in the PR team began to work busily.
Some were making phone calls, others were writing drafts. Liu Jinhua, standing by, even had sweaty palms. Every PR effort was like a battle, but this time, the losing side had to be the paparazzi!