Chapter 58: Xiang Yang's Confession
What is love?
Xiang Yang is actually a little grateful now that she doesn't understand it and has never been deeply immersed in it. At least, after seeing Xing Zhaoyan's ugly side, although she feels sad, she feels more regret for their friendship over the years. Disappointment is what she feels most.
She always thought Xing Zhaoyan shouldn't be so terrible. But maybe she forgot that for some people, in certain situations, profit always outweighs everything else. For the sake of satisfying their own desires, family, friends, and even human morality are insignificant. They are so insignificant that people can abandon and betray, even sell out others.
Xiang Yang changes clothes. As the makeup artist applies her makeup, she comforts herself: Maybe she should be happy. At least, the current situation isn't the worst.
Xiang Yang's press conference is quickly spread online. The entire press conference will be broadcast live on a certain platform. Many netizens leave comments, speculating what Xiang Yang will say. Will she clarify things or admit it openly?
Lian Rui rarely goes to the company to find Fu Guanxian. But he is told that Fu Guanxian is in an important meeting with the headquarters' higher-ups. Lian Rui anxiously waits for nearly half an hour. The assistant finally leads him there personally.
Lian Rui sees Fu Guanxian wearing a white shirt, intently looking at the computer screen. He says in surprise, “You're actually still working? I admire you! I admire you!”
“Why wouldn't I?” Fu Guanxian stops working, looks up at him and says.
Lian Rui just sits down. Someone brings coffee. Lian Rui thanks them and says to Fu Guanxian with a smile, “Your childhood sweetheart's love story is all over the news. Aren't you worried about yourself at all?”
“She's single.”
“What?” Lian Rui's eyes widen. “Really?”
Fu Guanxian glances at him, his eyes full of “you're stupid” meaning.
Lian Rui finally regains his senses. “Your childhood sweetheart isn't with that Xing guy. So, how did the rumors online start?”
“Someone with ulterior motives did it.”
Fu Guanxian says this as he lowers his head and flips through a document. He asks, “You have so much free time today?”
“I don't have free time.” Lian Rui quickly says. “This is out of my love for you.” He says as he winks at him.
Fu Guanxian doesn't even bother to answer him.
Seeing that he's so calm, Lian Rui can't stay calm. “Your childhood sweetheart is holding a press conference. Aren't you going to watch?”
Fu Guanxian scans him and smiles. “You came here on purpose today just to see me make a fool of myself?”
“Where, where? I'm just afraid you don't know, so I'm here to remind you.”
“Then should I thank you?”
“No need! No need!” Lian Rui says. He still doesn't believe it. “Guanxian, are you sure you can handle your childhood sweetheart?”
Fu Guanxian laughs. “Don't worry. When my kids can hold chopsticks, your child's mother still won't know if she's even appeared yet.”
Lian Rui: “…”
You haven't even pursued her yet! Look at you boasting!
Xiang Yang holding a press conference so quickly really caught all the media members off guard. They wanted to wait for things to develop and see the climax. Usually, when there are hot searches, don't the parties involved remain silent for a few days? Then the manager or the company would say something, and finally the person involved would give a few concluding remarks? After all, important people always make an entrance last.
If things happened according to the norm, then these trending topics would stay up for a few days. It's free promotion. What celebrity wouldn't be happy about that? But what's going on now?
After all the anticipation, when Xiang Yang, the focal point of everyone's attention, steps onto the stage, there's an uproar. The clicking sounds of cameras are relentless.
Before Xiang Yang can speak, the people below can't contain themselves. They stand up one after another, asking questions.
Xiang Yang smiles faintly and waits for them to give her a chance to speak.
Seeing that she doesn't speak or answer, they all stop simultaneously.
The noisy sounds around her finally quiet down significantly. Xiang Yang curves her lips slightly. Then she says, “Thank you to all the media friends for coming to my impromptu press conference today. I know many people are curious about my relationship with Xing Zhaoyan. I'm taking this opportunity today to answer all the questions from everyone present, including my fans and other friends. This will prevent any false information from spreading.”
Xiang Yang pauses for a moment. She looks at the people below and says slowly, “We have been classmates for many years. Perhaps we were even more than classmates. We were in the same class in our junior and senior years of high school. He always took good care of me. Even in college, our schools were not far apart. Our classmates all know that he often came to see me, helped me many times, and cared about me. We also often eat together. But the news that we've been dating for years is just speculation. We were close before, but we never talked about romantic feelings.”
“I don't know if he's considered my ex-boyfriend, but maybe he is. If we consider those few hours of confirmation as valid, then he is. The night we met at the Qinglin City hospital four days ago, we confirmed our relationship. Early the next morning, I found out that he deliberately leaked our relationship without my permission. I was a little angry. Later, I learned that he only approached me because he wanted my family's company shares. I was truly disheartened. My dad has poured his heart and soul into the company for so many years. He asked for 10% of the shares. Naturally, I didn't agree. But he used this as leverage, saying that I can't repay him for his heavy debt of kindness for taking care of me for so many years. So, yesterday afternoon, I transferred 10 million yuan to his account.”
After Xiang Yang finishes, the people below gasp and start whispering to each other.
Qin Hui and Xiao Ai are also surprised. Xiao Ai can't help but turn to Qin Hui and complain, “Huihui Jie, how can someone be so scummy?!”
Qin Hui glances at her, but she doesn't want to speak. But she still replies, “You're too naive.”
For money and profit, even the scummiest people will do anything.
Seeing the various looks in the eyes of those present, Xiang Yang smiles. “So, today I want to clarify that my relationship with Xing Zhaoyan has ended with that 10 million yuan. To me, he's just a stranger. I don't want to mention it again. I hope everyone understands. Please pay more attention to my work and give me more personal space. Thank you for your support.”
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