Chapter 22 - Chapter 22 The Thoughts of the Old Minister_1

Chapter 22 The Thoughts of the Old Minister_1

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Leaving Xu Fan’s villa, Xu Yixue and Ye Xiaoning got into their white BMW sedan, but Tongtong still remained with Xu Fan.

Xu Yixue could see that Tongtong was indeed very attached to and dependent on Xu Fan, and Xu Fan was no longer the dispirited and decadent young man he had been.

At least for now, staying at Star of Zhonghai, Tongtong would not be in any danger and could have a better space. Xu Yixue consoled herself with this thought.

“Yixue, why didn’t you take Tongtong back?” Ye Xiaoning asked as she started the car, glancing at Xu Yixue.

She hadn’t seen the scene of Xu Fan refining medicine and her impression of him was still that of a profligate youth. So, she was still not at ease with letting Xu Fan take care of Tongtong.

“There’s trouble at the company. Once I’ve taken care of it, I’ll come back for my daughter. Besides, Tongtong is quite fond of Xu Fan, so let her stay a few days. Maybe after the novelty wears off, she’ll clamor to go back,” Xu Yixue said with a confident smile to Ye Xiaoning.

“You make a lot of sense, Yixue. By the way, what’s the trouble at the company?” Ye Xiaoning gripped the steering wheel, and the million-dollar BMW roared as it accelerated.

“I’ve just arrived at the company, and naturally the employees are not very convinced by me. They’re waiting to give me a hard time. But I, Xu Yixue, will not let them laugh at me,” Xu Yixue said from the back seat, her tone steady and confident. At this moment, she had regained the aura of a CEO.

“Yixue, I believe in you,” Ye Xiaoning felt the confidence radiating from Xu Yixue, and her own confidence soared as well.

Speeding along, the BMW finally reached its destination—Haixing Media Company, a subsidiary of Xu Corporation.

Xu Corporation was a leading enterprise in Yan Country’s entertainment industry, engaging in film and television production and television media. It was also Yan Country’s largest star-making factory—many previously lukewarm actresses and young actors became popular through Xu Corporation’s resources and made it into the ranks of top-stream celebrities.

Xu Corporation’s film and television works had received two Oscars alone, and countless Golden Animal and Thousand Flower Awards. Every variety show produced by them could set off a viewership frenzy. Many celebrities dreamed of being signed by Xu Corporation, for a contract with them meant access to a wealth of resources money couldn’t buy, essential for breaking into the top tier.

However, despite its strong capabilities, Xinghai Media was only a newly established subsidiary of Xu Corporation. Its business had just started to get on track, and it didn’t have any really popular stars, only some second and third-tier artists. In terms of prestige in Zhonghai City, it was relatively unknown.

As soon as Xu Yixue entered Xinghai Media, a woman wearing 10-centimeter-high heels and a blue uniform approached her.

She was Cao Yuqin, the vice president of Xinghai Media. A veteran manager who had worked for Xu Corporation for over twenty years, she had strong capabilities and was very familiar with the company’s business. When Xinghai Media was first established, Xu Corporation had planned for her to lead the venture. Yet, when the official appointment came, she was only given the position of vice president, while the presidency seat was taken by Xu Yixue, a young lady who was virtually unknown.

No matter how dissatisfied Cao Yuqin felt, she dared not complain to the upper echelons of the corporation, but she had already calculated her own plan. Xu Yixue, the new president, was only in her twenties, had always been abroad, and was completely unfamiliar with the domestic market—what great skills could she have?

As long as Cao Yuqin didn’t put forth her full effort and Xinghai’s business failed to pick up, the corporation would surely remove Xu Yixue from her position. By then, there might be a chance for her own promotion.

Cao Yuqin secretly made up her mind to let Xu Yixue understand that she was not fit to be the boss of Xinghai Media. The boss of Xinghai could only be me, Cao Yuqin.

“Yuxin, what’s the problem with this client?” Xu Yixue asked as she walked alongside Cao Yuqin.

“President Xu, Xinghai just received an invitation from ‘Beauty’ fashion magazine for a street photography shoot, but the boss isn’t satisfied with our artists. I’ve switched out over a dozen of them and shot over a dozen sets, yet not a single one has been accepted. ‘Beauty’s’ influence is huge, and if we lose this opportunity, the head office might question our capabilities,” reported Cao Yuqin to Xu Yixue.

“Even Xu Xinxin didn’t pass?” Xu Yixue asked.

Xu Xinxin was Xinghai Media’s most presentable artist, very good-looking, and although currently a second-tier star, Xu Yixue believed that with her grooming, she could definitely make her into a top-tier celebrity.

“Xu Xinxin also didn’t pass. ‘Beauty’ magazine’s boss says she has a classical beauty and is not quite right for fashion street photography,” Cao Yuqin replied.

“Oh, I see. Where are they now?” Xu Yixue asked.

“They’re in the reception room.” Cao Yuqin’s eyes shifted, and an idea began to take shape in her mind.

Although Xu Xinxin was a classical beauty and not suited to ‘Beauty’ magazine’s requirements, Cao Yuqin had worked at Xu Corporation for over twenty years and had encountered countless artists—if compliant fits were needed, she could find at least three or four.

But she had no plans to help. Only after Xu Yixue had exhausted all options would she play her trump card, complete the task smoothly, and let the head office know that the new president was helpless against clients while she, the seasoned official, drastically turned things around and led the company to glory.

As Cao Yuqin contemplated this, feeling almost as if she was about to take the president’s seat, a smile she couldn’t suppress appeared in her eyes.

Xu Yixue glanced at Cao Yuqin next to her. The company was encountering difficulties, yet Cao Yuqin didn’t seem anxious at all; instead, she was full of self-congratulation. It seemed she planned to enjoy Xu Yixue’s predicament. Asking for her help would be futile—she would surely come up with countless excuses to fob her off.

But Xu Yixue had never intended to ask for her help.

Swiftly, she marched upstairs with Ye Xiaoning. Just as they reached the reception room door, a noisy argument was heard.

“Are you guys from Xinghai Media competent or not? If not, I’m switching to someone else. If it weren’t for the fact you’re under Xu Corporation, I would’ve waltzed away long ago!”

Xu Yixue’s expression remained calm as she pushed open the door and walked into the reception room.