Chapter 167: Chapter 167 - 167: Great God, You Have Fallen Off The Horse (3)

Translator: _Min

“Mum, what do you mean by this?” Pei Mengzhi was infuriated. “You tore up something given to me by my friend, fine. Now she is being slandered like this, and you still won’t let me go out to clarify? And where did I get a fiancée from?”

“What’s there to explain?” Mrs. Pei’s face was a pallor of displeasure, remaining coolly indifferent. “That Si Fuqing is nothing but bad luck. Otherwise, why would your father’s company face issues right after she uttered those words?”

“Didn’t I tell you she’s extraordinary? She can see things that others can’t!” Pei Mengzhi was also incensed. “Mum, all these strange occurrences in our home, you really don’t think there’s an issue?”

“She’s a master? An eighteen-year-old master?” Mrs. Pei almost laughed. “I’ve told you, if you’re seeking a master, find a reputable one. We can visit Liushan Temple some other day, where Master Miaoguang is much better than her nonsense rambling.”

Pei Mengzhi gritted his teeth. “Mum, you’re truly not afraid of offending people. Do you think our family will still be safe after offending Si Fuqing?

“So what if it’s her? Stay home for the next couple of days,” Mrs. Pei was unyielding as she picked up her keys. “Once I’ve settled the matters in the company, you can go out. I’d like to see what trouble you could get into at home.”

The door locked behind her.

Pei Mengzhi was fuming, unable to vent his frustration.

Why wouldn’t his mother listen?

Just then, his phone rang.

Annoyed, Pei Mengzhi answered. “Hello?”

“You said you wanted to pursue her. I thought you were just talking, ” Yu Yao’s voice was icy. “Now it’s even a trending topic on social media. Pei Mengzhi, you really are something.”

“An entitled young master is respectful to an adopted girl; Pei Mengzhi, have you lost your mind?”

“Yes, I said I’d pursue her, but do I dare to now?” Pei Mengzhi took a deep breath. “Do you know why I respect her? Because she can save my life.”

“What nonsense are you spouting?” Yu Yaoyao frowned. “She’s neither a doctor nor a cop. Save your life?”

“Forget it, there’s no point explaining to you.” Pei Mengzhi resigned himself. “Brother, if I can walk out of this alive, I’ll say it here: I’m still your brother. But if something happens, I’m definitely siding with Miss Si.”

Yu Yao paused, his voice growing colder. “Unbelievable.”

The call ended. Pei Mengzhi flopped onto the bed and hastily began typing a message to send to Si Fuqing.

[Miss Si, it wasn’t me. I’m registering a Weibo account right now to clarify for you! Trust me, I just want to save my own life!]

He only hoped he’d live through this.

Although Mousses were leading the charge online, various marketing accounts and paid trolls were also joining forces, determined to send Si Fuqing back into the infamous trending topics.

To netizens, even though Zuo Qingya wasn’t a saint, Si Fuqing meddling in other people’s relationships wasn’t much better.

At that time, it was noon.

Si Fuqing was discussing an advertising contract in the lounge with Daifei’s manager.

“Miss Si, please wait a moment,” the manager paused. “I have to take this call.”

He stepped outside.

Shang Lu was puzzled. “Miss Si, why are you accepting this ad? The endorsement fee isn’t high, and it’s not very famous.”

“Simply supporting domestic products,” Si Fuqing replied nonchalantly.

“Besides, this ad isn’t hard to shoot.”

Shang Lu nodded, pretending to understand.

Little Bai, lying on the floor, shot him a disdainful glance.

Outside.

The manager frowned. “You’re telling me to replace Si Fuqing? We’ve already signed the contract, and now you want to change people?”

“Who knew things would escalate this quickly? She’s already trending at 35th on the entertainment chart,” said the director. “We wanted a pretty face, sure, but we can’t have someone filled with controversy. Look at her now, trying to break up someone’s family. How good could her character be?”

“Plus, most importantly, we’re going to advertise on the Great Xia TV. Do you know how strict they are?”

The manager’s expression finally shifted.

Great Xia TV was notoriously stringent with its reviews.

They were granted the opportunity to place advertisements, largely due to the fact that they represented domestic brands.

“Fine,” the manager nodded. “We haven’t announced anything yet, so we’ll just find another spokesperson.”

He returned to the lounge, picking up the contract. “I’m sorry, Miss Si. The company has issued an urgent notice. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to collaborate.”

Si Fuqing looked up, her emotion seemed unchanging, and smiled instead.

Shang Lu grew anxious as he demanded, “What do you mean? The contract is already signed, how can you back out now?”

“The contract, once signed, can also be torn up,” the manager’s tone grew colder. “Miss Si, perhaps you should hire a competent PR team to manage your negative publicity.”

Most celebrities have their dark sides, but they also have PR teams to smooth things over.

Si Fuqing, on the other hand, seemed to find herself trending for all the wrong reasons far too often.

The risk was too great.

The company couldn’t afford to play such games.

Si Fuqing lowered her head and glanced at her phone.

The assistant director from the Great Xia TV station had sent her a WeChat message.

[Eat Well, Drink Well]: Miss Si, our show has been fully approved, and I’ve prepared the contract. I am currently at Lin, outside your show’s venue. When would be convenient for you? I’ll come over for the contract signing.

Si Fuqing tapped her fingers on the table before replying.

[Alright, you can come over now. I just finished dealing with a matter. The staff will guide you to the lounge.]

[Eat Well, Drink Well]: Great, I’m coming right away!

Si Fuqing showed no particular reaction. Meanwhile, Shang Lu was furious.

“You are going back on your word, this won’t serve you well in the long run!”

“That’s not for you to worry about,” said the manager, glancing at his watch. “We will choose another spokesperson. I hope Miss Si will also keep our company’s business confidential.”

What a waste; such a pretty face, yet constantly embroiled in negative publicity, failing to cherish her reputation.

“Miss Si!” Shang Lu was livid. “They’re completely out of line!”

He had only been by Si Fuqing’s side for two days and had already encountered such unscrupulous behavior.

“Why are you so upset?” Si Fuqing glanced at him. “Do you think I lack endorsements?”

She hadn’t even wanted to take it in the first place.

The manager simply smiled and said nothing when he heard this.

Si Fuqing was still naive about the inner workings of the entertainment industry. When an artist becomes a risk, major companies reassess their viability.

The manager reached for the door, but before he could pull it open, it was pushed in.

The assistant director burst in, brimming with enthusiasm.. “Miss Si, let’s sign the contract!”