Sister Zhang, who wasn't vegetarian, had finally left, but Ye Feifei still felt like she was in a fog.
The noise coming from downstairs was still unbearable. She hurriedly opened Weibo, only to be completely astonished to discover that ranked third in the trending searches was: "Hua Yunliang kept by a well-known designer!"
——What! What happened?!
——I only bought a thousand comments from the Water Army, how could it miraculously appear in such a scorching-hot third place?!
——Most importantly, this leap in logic is too huge; my brain can't keep up! It's so miserable... Why does my IQ have to fail me at a time like this?!
——Who has such a magical way of thinking? Step forward; I'll send you off to the Martian Insane Asylum for some good rest. You're welcome!
Equally stunned, Xia Yichu almost subconsciously asked, "This... this designer couldn't possibly be referring to you, could it? Feifei, please don't tell me it's all true! Based on what I know about you, don't you have the utmost disdain for men who live off women? Where did this sponsorship come from?!"
Ye Feifei felt like exploding on the spot, but she couldn't since she was at the company.
Xia Yichu let out a long sigh and, the next second, dragged Ye Feifei hurriedly towards the downstairs.
But in fact, regarding the grievances between Hongyu and other companies, as well as Hongyu's plans, Ye Feifei was after all somewhat of an outsider. She hadn't officially signed with Hongyu, so naturally, she wouldn't know much.
As things stood, there was no question that S City, filled with rich merchants, was already at the forefront of the domestic entertainment industry. Nearly eight out of ten shining stars were based here, and it was also where companies in the entertainment and cultural media industry clustered.
Hongyu had rapidly developed over the years; whether in terms of assets, stock, or operational capabilities, it had an exceptional reputation. For a while, it raked in countless gold, so in Hongyu, pushing a newcomer to stardom was easy; likewise, sidelining a veteran or even banning them for life wasn't a difficult task. But Hongyu didn't lack strong competitors; it's just that there were none currently that could match Hongyu's power. With other companies operating independently, Hongyu's leading position remained relatively secure.
However, in the entertainment industry, a battlefield intertwined with fame, money, and smoke of gunpowder, the dazzling allure is always beyond imagination, and for that, spending a fortune is not uncommon—for example, Sky Pillar.
The noisy and glamorous world of fame and fortune is full of people wanting to squeeze in and get a piece of the action!
Yet, Ye Feifei, after all, didn't have much worldly experience and still didn't understand the dark secrets that had already pushed her towards an unpredictable storm's edge.
It must be said, Xia Yichu was still cautious and sensitive. She understood that Sister Zhang had already directed her suspicions towards herself. On the surface, her words were polite, with the understated implication that Ye Feifei was an undercover for Sky Pillar; in reality, it was a warning for Xia Yichu.
For her, a newly popular Leading Actress just beginning to rise to fame, it was a serious warning!
So, if today's situation wasn't handled properly, there would be no future.
Just like that, Xia Yichu pulled Ye Feifei down to the ground floor. Soon, the sharp-eyed media swarmed towards them.
The sound of shutters clicking was incessant, almost deafening, and the flash might as well blind someone. Unfortunately, Ye Feifei couldn't adapt at all. Her instinctive dodging only served to diminish her photogenic appearance under the spotlight. Not to mention, the sharp and explosive questions that followed:
Hello, are you the well-known designer Miss Ye Feifei?
Miss Ye Feifei, regarding the widespread rumor online about you keeping a young man, is it true? What is the nature of your relationship now? Do you have any plans for marriage?
Miss Ye Feifei, aren't you the private dress designer for Hongyu's Xia Yichu? Why would you sponsor Sky Pillar's rising star "Hua Yunliang"?
Miss Ye Feifei, may I ask whether you truly belong to Hongyu or Sky Pillar?
Miss Xia Yichu, do you have any knowledge about the matter of Ye Feifei providing for a young hunk?
...
Such one after another groundless questions made Ye Feifei dumbfounded. She thought the Water Army she hired yesterday was already very impressive, but little did she know, there's always someone better!
A capital "Respect"!
The level of creativity in these wild ideas deserves 120 likes from me!
—After giving likes, how I wish to smack you with a Grandpa Mao banknote and send you to the Antarctic!
In contrast, Xia Yichu appeared utterly calm. Whether it was the flashing cameras or the sharp and bitter questions, she always looked coldly at the media in front of her without saying a word.
Ye Feifei turned to glance at Xia Yichu and seemed to find her equilibrium point in her aloof Queen demeanor instantly. A subtle smile slowly flourished on her lips, with a hint of enchanting charm hovering around.
Indeed, it took less than five minutes for the noisy media, jabbering with microphones and snapping photos, to fall into silence on their own. They all turned their eyes to the two parties involved. Xia Yichu was very satisfied and threw out the first sentence, "I appreciate the hard work of all the media who have come for a visit in such scorching heat. It must have been difficult. You may ask your questions one by one, and I will ensure responses that are one hundred percent true, absolutely worthy of your hard work. However, I'd also like to request that you ask your questions one at a time, so we can cooperate civilly and orderly for a win-win situation!"
What she said was appropriate and implicit, and although she knew that the majority of these people were paparazzi with dubious intents, maintaining basic courtesy nonetheless made it hard for anyone to find fault.
Soon, a skinny media reporter started the queue to ask questions. The first one asked, "Miss Xia Yichu, could you please tell us whether Miss Ye Feifei belongs to Hongyu or Sky Pillar? Is Hongyu Company planning on collaborating with Sky Pillar? Are there any projects you can reveal to us in advance?"
Xia Yichu glanced at that person lightly and answered calmly, "As everyone knows, Feifei is my private fashion design company. I belong to Hongyu. Isn't it clear which side Feifei is on?"
Those at the forefront of the entertainment industry, when faced with media interviews and gossip, the most basic skill is to be good at deflecting!
Whether speaking the truth or deliberately brushing up one's own image, one always risks leaving something for others to latch onto, so tossing the question back is the most exquisite response.
It must be said, Xia Yichu is really too slick. Of course, the next statement is even more ambiguously slick, "As for... the Sky Pillar you mentioned, please forgive my ignorance as I'm like a frog in the well, busy filming in D City every day. I honestly don't know what you're referring to. Perhaps the clever media can enlighten me, many thanks!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Feifei was slightly startled!
But then, she understood.
Recalling the words Sister Zhang left behind when she departed, which were utterly contemptuous, it was clear how Hongyu regarded Sky Pillar. Therefore, Xia Yichu's response naturally had to show an absolute stance.
Even though Sky Pillar was a company that had only recently emerged, it was certainly not so obscure that even Xia Yichu did not know of it. Of course, the media present were also aware that this so-called "response" was essentially a transparent "smokescreen"!
Yet, such an answer not only avoided making Xia Yichu appear uninformed, but it also highlighted Sky Pillar's lack of fame.
The slap was resoundingly loud.
Indeed, as soon as these words came out, there was a stunned silence below!