Shen Youyou couldn't understand why. She was her mother's biological daughter, yet her mother wouldn't even look at her.
"Mom, why? Tell me why! Why don't you even want to look at me!" Shen Youyou started to feel overwhelmed. "Tell me!"
After shouting, tears streamed down Shen Youyou's face, but the response she received was a chilling silence.
After a while, Shen Youyou's phone rang. She wiped away her tears and walked to the side to answer the call.
The person on the other end of the phone said, "Miss, our holdings of Holy View Entertainment's stocks have been shorted. The latest news is that Magnolia Capital is behind this scheme. Magnolia Capital has now become the largest shareholder of Holy View Entertainment. Should we increase our position?"
Being shorted means that there were rumors in the stock market about a significant drop in Holy View Entertainment's stock. Shen Youyou took a gamble by selling off her holdings, hoping to buy them back at a lower price. However, she never anticipated that someone intentionally spread false information, resulting in Shen Youyou losing control over Holy View Entertainment. Now she needed to reclaim her shares, but it would come at a much higher cost, at least three times more than before. It was evident that this deal would result in a substantial loss.
The person on the phone hesitated for a moment and then said, "Miss, it's not necessary to invest more in Holy View Entertainment. It's not advantageous for us to enter at a high market price."
Shen Youyou looked at the green lawn outside and asked, "What is the background of Magnolia Capital?"
The person on the phone replied, "It's an empty shell company, and the people behind it cannot be traced."
Shen Youyou frowned, unable to understand why such a small company like Holy View Entertainment would attract people to compete for investments. After a moment of contemplation, she spoke, "I understand the situation. No need to increase our position."
Shen Youyou glanced at her mother, then walked away while holding her phone and dialed a number. "Shi Yuan, I heard you signed a contract today. Congratulations!"
Shi Yuan held the freshly printed contract in her hands and exclaimed cheerfully, "I have to thank you, Youyou, for this opportunity. I don't even know how to express my gratitude."
"Shi Yuan, remember what I asked of you. If anything comes up, inform me immediately," Shen Youyou said, deliberately avoiding her mother. She had entrusted Shi Yuan with the task of keeping a close eye on Fu Xiaoya and even exerting pressure on her. If Shen Youyou wasn't doing well, why should Fu Xiaoya be able to live a peaceful life?
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Fu Xiaoya accompanied Lin Ying as they left. She also wanted to go out to shop, mainly to buy a gift for Qin Huaichen and repay the money that belonged to him as soon as possible.
Upon entering the shopping mall, Fu Xiaoya quickly located the brand of the microphone she desired. Prior to this, she had conducted thorough research online and was well aware that this brand offered top-quality microphones, favored by numerous celebrities who customized their own equipment from this renowned manufacturer.
"Welcome, how can I assist you?" The female salesperson was very enthusiastic.
"I'm just browsing," Fu Xiaoya replied. She wasn't accustomed to having someone recommend products to her. The salesperson understood the boundaries well and stood nearby, observing at an appropriate distance, ready to answer any inquiries from Fu Xiaoya promptly.
Apart from Fu Xiaoya, there was also Shi Yuan and her group of friends in the store. Shi Yuan had just signed a contract today, and she was happy, so she had specifically invited her close friends to go shopping.
"Shi Yuan, I heard that you signed with Holy View Entertainment today? Congratulations! You're one step closer to your dream," said Lin Meimei, Shi Yuan's good friend.
"Shi Yuan, congratulations! Since Holy View Entertainment has signed you, I won't be alone during the training sessions we had before," said Wang Xinran. She was one of the artists promoted by the organizers of "Debut Girls!". When she learned that Shi Yuan would also be participating in the competition, she felt a mix of happiness and complexity.
"Shi Yuan has the talent and skills to win the championship in 'Debut Girls!'. She truly deserves it," Lin Mei exclaimed. She was known for her straightforward nature and shared a close bond with Shi Yuan, where they could speak their minds freely. However, the presence of Wang Xinran created an awkward atmosphere. With only one champion to be crowned, the competition intensified, and everyone's desire to win grew stronger.
"In the end, no one can predict what will happen. For me, the championship is not important. What's important is being able to train with Xinran," Shi Yuan said.
Shi Yuan rested her head on Wang Xinran's shoulder, a clear attempt to win her favor. However, deep down, Shi Yuan viewed Wang Xinran as a stepping stone on her path to success. It was not so much about pleasing Wang Xinran personally, but rather about gaining the approval of the company behind her.