Huayu: From charlatan to great entertainer

Chapter 389 Liu Yifei's Flower-Holding Buddha Statue
The stone lanterns in the courtyard were covered with snow hats, and the dim yellow light adorned the collar of Liu Yifei's coat with a gold trim.

She suddenly stopped, the crisp sound of her boots crushing ice crystals startling the snow off the cypress branches. This direct question was accompanied by a playful expression.

Xiao Liu is now adorably naughty.

The former direct confrontations and charges are gone, replaced by genuine and feigned probing and coquettishness.

Her straightforwardness and frankness in her teenage years were tinged with a shrewdness and wit that she had picked up from being around the washing machine.

Unfortunately, Boss Lu was best at playing dead, unlike the low-level Zhao Xu who could easily detect her secrets.

"Washing machine, Bazaar Charity Night, everyone's waiting to see me fight Fan Bingbing, what do you think?"

"I'm conducting a closed-loop drone training exercise in Daxing, so I don't have time to watch."

Lu Kuan laughed and said, "But you're Liu Xiaolv, tall and strong. I bet she can't beat you, right?"

"I'm not worried."

Okay, okay, that statement is indeed avoiding the main issue, but the stance is very clear—

As long as you don't suffer any injustice.

A layer of frost had formed on the young girlfriend's eyelashes, and her nose, red from the cold, was slightly wrinkled.
"In my lifetime, I'll see if I can find a single fault in you. You're always so meticulous, humph!"

Boss Lu retorted sarcastically, "What a dark mind. I'm absolutely loyal to you, isn't that enough? Why do I have to give you a chance to denounce this scumbag?"

Liu Yifei's breath, white mist drifting over the coral-colored lips, said in a coquettish tone, "You think you're not? You've only become a little more obedient in the last two years."

"That is to say, I do not despise you, like Guanyin Bodhisattva manifesting as Green Tara to save you from the eight difficulties."

Boss Lu was somewhat surprised: "Eh? You even know this story?"

"Haha, my aunt is a Buddhist," Liu Yifei laughed. "I still have a Buddhist amulet that she got for me in my bag."

According to the "Origin of Tara", when Avalokiteshvara saw that the suffering of sentient beings had not lessened, her tears of sorrow turned into lotus flowers, and the lotus flowers then manifested as Green Tara.

Green Tara, in female form, saves ordinary people from the eight difficulties and vows: "I will not become a Buddha until hell is empty."

The washing machine teased her: "Oh my god, it turns out it's the nun in person. How about we study the true essence together in bed tonight?"

"Pah!" Liu Yifei knew he couldn't say anything nice, so she jumped onto the back of the washing machine and grabbed his ear:

"No wonder hell is so empty, it turns out it's you, the devil, on earth!"

Mentioning Liu Yifei's aunt, Boss Lu once again invited, "You can invite your maternal grandparents to stay for a few days. You always complain that you haven't seen them for almost two years."

"After the studio was dissolved, Aunt Liu retired completely. She only needed to accompany you when you went on long trips, and she was bored at home by herself."

"Moreover, we need to prepare to go to Berlin for the film exhibition after the New Year. We won't see each other before the New Year. Once we return from abroad, the film will be ready for release and roadshow."

Liu Yifei could feel the warmth he showed only to her: "I know, I'll call them in the next couple of days."

The Berlin Film Festival is on February 14th, and the Oscars are on February 24th. The creative team needs to go to North America in January for preview screenings and public relations.

Especially for a historical biographical film with such a unique subject matter, it requires connecting with a larger and more complex group of media outlets, anti-war organizations, and white Jewish male judges.

After the film festival, it will be May by the time "The Sky of History" is released and finished its theatrical run both domestically and internationally.

May...

Just thinking about it made Lu Kuan, who had suddenly fallen silent, feel a pang of pain in his heart.

However, they have already done everything they could, such as donating buildings, re-releasing the film "Tangshan," and using drones for search and rescue.

In a private estate on the banks of the Wenyu River, the two laughed and joked as they walked away under the dim light of cast iron lamps.

The tranquil moonlight, accompanied by the shadows beneath their feet, gently unfolds yet another ordinary and heartwarming night.
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Starting on November 22nd, the chief director of the Olympics, who had taken a day off to work and spend time with his girlfriend, led his team to Daxing, Beiping, to conduct secret experiments with drones and fireworks at a military base.

Liu Yifei, who was feeling sentimental about having just ended a long-distance relationship abroad and about to start a three-day long-distance relationship, took his place in a Maybach 62S and went to work at the Wenjie Building as usual.

Meanwhile, her first appearance at the Wenjie Building cafeteria was unsurprisingly uploaded to the internet.

Countless fans, rivals, and online and offline media outlets were once again agitated.

The fact that this female celebrity from the Chinese entertainment industry visited her boyfriend's company is not news in itself.

But some of the more restless employees, eager to show off, have already started spreading the company rumors online—

Mr. Lu is taking a year off from acting to prepare for the Olympics, and his girlfriend, Liu Yifei, will also take a year off from their relationship and temporarily assume the position of Director of the Supervisory Center of Wenjie Holdings.

The monitoring center? What the heck?

This has attracted the attention of financial media and business management professionals.

This couple, who have been media reporters since their debut, are bound to generate some news.

Zhuo Wei's entertainment studio and other entertainment reporters have also assigned "dedicated paparazzi" to focus on capturing news and information about this top female star in the Chinese entertainment industry throughout the year.

Boss Lu and his group dared not follow; they would be intercepted by the armed police officers secretly protecting them if they followed the car for no more than a few hundred meters.

What do you want to do by following our director?
The paparazzi had no other choice but to stake out the Wenjie Building and Wenyuhe Mansion.

But what worries them even more is that these two places have been turned into turtle shells—

The Maybach 62S entered the Wenjie Building without stopping, and Liu Yifei took the underground passage and the dedicated elevator to go upstairs.

The Wenyu River Mansion is heavily guarded. No one can find out what the interior of this villa complex, which is ostensibly a benefit for Wenjie's senior executives, is like.

One dared not follow, and the other could not keep up; it was truly a headache for the paparazzi.

As long as Xiao Liu doesn't go out to eat, shop, or travel, the paparazzi can't even take a single photo of her, let alone follow her for interviews.

The severely closed equity structure of Wenjie Holdings has resulted in a situation where Mr. Lu has always been the sole decision-maker.

His almost undefeated decision-making history has earned him the trust of everyone, from core subsidiary managers to grassroots employees.

Clearly, Director Liu, whom he personally appointed, has already begun to take over the work in just three days, arranging routine inspections and performance evaluations.

But what was known only to those within the monitoring center and to Chen Zhixi was that Zhou Meng, the former head of the economic crime investigation team, had not come to the office for two days.

This former economic crime investigation expert skillfully conducted the investigation, and the evidence he collected through meticulous analysis was quite shocking.

On November 25th at noon, in Mr. Lu's absence, he authorized Liu Yifei to convene a meeting on his behalf with the core management team, including the vice president and the general manager of the subsidiary.

The internal meeting, jokingly referred to as a roundtable discussion, was held behind closed doors to report on Zhao Xu, the general manager of Focus Media's Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, who is suspected of violating regulations and laws, and committing the crime of accepting bribes as a non-state public official.

The atmosphere was solemn, and Boss Lu insisted that everyone must attend the meeting.

If you absolutely cannot be there in person, at least listen to this shocking case via video or audio!
Everyone should sweat and blush together, and then get a cold shower poured on them.

Don't assume that everything is peaceful and the company is fine, and stop resting on your past laurels.

At the meeting, Liu Yifei's voice was cold and aloof.

Her outstanding delivery of lines and steady breathing allow her to express herself clearly even without a microphone, conveying alarming figures to everyone.

"An investigation revealed that Zhao Xu, the former general manager of Focus Media's Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, committed the following violations and illegal acts."

"They have long relied on remote advertising spaces that depend on paper forms for registration and on-site photo inspections to sell one screen or one image multiple times."

"During peak sales seasons such as Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day, and Spring Festival, after signing real contracts with real customers, we would choose another company with which we had a private agreement to sign dual contracts, demanding that the broadcast time completely overlap with that of the real customers, and paying huge sums of money privately."

The actress paused, her voice carrying a distinct intonation: "Currently, it has been verified that from January to March 2007, Zhao Xu and two senior sales staff, Wang Yao and Wang Hao, signed a private contract with Huabei Huayue Trading Co., Ltd. to sell more than 250 electronic and static screens on the East Fourth Ring Road for 245 million yuan."

"The funds were split into five payments of 490,000 yuan each, and deposited into personal accounts controlled by Zhao Xu before July 2007 in order to circumvent bank scrutiny of large transfers."

"At the same time, when Client A's advertisement was actually played, Zhao Xu marked the time period as a free resource in the system under the pretext of 'Client B temporarily canceling the order', in order to avoid attracting the attention of the financial audit, and he did this for a long time."

"There are other violations, which will not be detailed here. Please refer to the relevant documents for details."

The meeting room fell silent. Then Zhou Meng cleared his throat and began his usual police briefing:

"Distinguished leaders, as instructed by General Manager Lu and Director Liu, we immediately reported the incident to the police. Based on the leads, the police have arrested Zhao Xu, Wang Yao, Wang Hao, and eight other accomplices in the criminal chain."

"This includes personnel from the company's legal, logistics, and finance departments, who are currently being questioned by the Municipal Economic Investigation Bureau and are suspected of committing the crime of accepting bribes by non-state public officials."

Liu Yifei continued, "From what we can see now, this is a typical case of collusion, involving the subsidiary and its field departments and the head office's internal departments."

"In other words, they do it discreetly. If a real customer discovers this and files a breach of contract lawsuit, the consequences will be very serious."

"By the way, Zhixi."

"Director Liu."

"General Manager Lu instructed you to set up a public relations team to make public announcements, clear up false rumors on the Internet, and not be afraid to expose your own shortcomings."

"In addition, for the companies whose rights and interests were infringed during various periods of 2007, we will take the initiative to negotiate compensation and seek understanding in order to prevent the situation from escalating."

Chen Zhixi wrote down everything: "Received."

If Boss Lu were here, he might seize the opportunity to give everyone present a good dressing down.

However, since Liu Yifei was not in a position of authority, she did not concern herself with any political matters and simply adhered to her own job duties. She only gave everyone a brief warning before adjourning the meeting.

Jiang Beichun, her face ashen, stood up and followed Liu Yifei, who called out to her.

"Director Liu, is there any way to resolve this matter?"

Jiang Beichun said with a wry smile, "This guy has been with me since the very first billboard. He's a top student from Communication University of China and we've been selling door-to-door together. Countless companies tried to poach him, but he didn't leave."

“I bear a serious responsibility for his decision to go down this path, I think…”

"I was wondering if we could try to negotiate with the Economic Crime Investigation Department and get them to make internal restitution, even if it's two or three times the amount to compensate the company for its losses. Otherwise, Zhao Xu's life will be in danger..."

"It's really ruined."

Xiao Liu listened to his heartfelt words with a blank expression, feeling no sympathy whatsoever.

There is no such thing in the world.

This was discovered by myself; what if I hadn't?

Focus Media is a Nasdaq-listed company, unlike A-shares, so such a huge scandal has a strong damaging effect on its stock price.

If a top company were to sue them for illegally occupying remote advertising space, it would be a huge blow to the reputation of Wenjie Holdings and Lu Kuan himself.

Too ugly.

Moreover, in the eyes of this already excellent actress, both the previously confident and open Zhao Xu and the now heartfelt Jiang Beichun had rather mediocre acting skills.

Liu Yifei smiled at him and said, "That doesn't apply to me. I'm just following company regulations and orders from my superiors."

"Besides, does President Jiang not understand the procedures for handling cases by public security organs? After the investigation is completed in a few days, Zhao Xu will be prosecuted by the procuratorate. It's not something we can just withdraw on a whim."

Jiang Beichun, being a seasoned veteran, readily agreed upon hearing this.

However, seeing the actress's gentle demeanor, he secretly pleaded in a low voice, "Ms. Liu, Director Liu, you have a good relationship with President Lu, could you please make an exception and put in a good word for me this time?"

"Such things have happened before. Although they were prosecuted, if the company expresses its stance and the suspect returns the stolen goods, they can usually get a lenient sentence. If all else fails, they can try to get a suspended sentence!"

"Please put in a good word for me, and I'll be happy to help you whenever you need my help in the future!"

Jiang Beichun was making statements and bowing repeatedly, making all sorts of promises and oaths, acting just like a monkey.

Chen Zhixi, Dong Shuangqiang, and others who were not far away immediately knew what was going on.

They were Lu's most trusted confidants, and worried that Liu Yifei was too young to handle things, so they exchanged glances and came over to bolster their confidence.

These subsidiary managers are like the powerful regional officials of ancient times; they have all made their way in the business world, and none of them are easy to get along with.

Let alone Liu Yifei, even people like Dong Shuangqiang and Zhong Lifang are not completely taken seriously by them.

Those who can accomplish such a great undertaking must all be proud and capable generals.

They just didn't dare to bare their teeth in front of Boss Lu.

As the two approached, they were surprised to hear Liu Yifei's resounding question:
"President Jiang, feelings are feelings, and reason is reason."

"Just because we've found one cockroach now, can you guarantee that Focus Media won't have another one?"

Jiang Beichun was taken aback by her sudden change from gentle to tough, and before she could even open her mouth to explain, she was interrupted by her continuous barrage of words.

"Once the matter blows up and the scandal is confirmed, what will you use to compensate Focus Media when its market value evaporates by hundreds of millions? What will you use to mitigate the impact of a class-action lawsuit from clients?"

"When he was helping you build your business by canvassing doors, you showed him kindness; now that he's squandered your wealth, will you still show him kindness?"

Liu Yifei uttered a piercing remark: "Then let me ask you, Zhao Xu is your founding member, aren't you also one of President Lu's founding members?"

"You can talk about feelings with Zhao Xu, so why don't you talk about feelings with President Lu as well?"

"He entrusted Focus Media to you with confidence, and last year he also supported you in acquiring Juzhong, which made you the number one elevator and outdoor media company in China."

Director Liu paused, then suddenly raised his voice: "Don't you need to talk about the experience and friendship you shared while starting your business together and ringing the bell on Nasdaq?"

The cold light from the conference room ceiling lights cleaved through the suspended dust, and the projector cast a sharp silhouette behind Liu Yifei.

She braced herself against the edge of the dark walnut wood table with one hand, her knuckles appearing bluish-white in the shadow of the piled-up documents. The platinum bracelet on her wrist trembled slightly with the end of her question, reflecting a faint, cold glint.

With Boss Lu absent, the Empress's aura is in full force today!

Xiao Liu brought out his outstanding voice, stage presence, and acting skills from his film performances, with his facial expressions, body language, and resounding questions.

Jiang Beichun, standing before him, was so stunned that he was speechless.

He tried to raise his hand to explain something, his voice hoarse, but his arm accidentally knocked over a thermos, and the brown tea seeped into the report, leaving a glaring stain.

His Adam's apple bobbed twice, his suit jacket was clenched into spiderweb-like wrinkles, and cold sweat slowly slid down his forehead amidst the hum of the central air conditioning.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jiang Beichun dared not continue to plead for mercy, nor was he willing to give up so easily.

Just as Dong Shuangqiang and the other man had suspected, he did indeed harbor contempt for Liu Yifei.

They hoped that while Boss Lu was away, they could find a way to get him to plead for mercy from this delicate female celebrity.

If Liu Yifei softens her stance or can't bring herself to agree, then in order to maintain her authority, Boss Lu might just let it go and give her a break.

In Jiang Beichun's mind, this was just a trick where "a gentleman can be deceived by his own methods."

However, judging from Dong Shuangqiang, Chen Zhixi, and several subsidiary general managers who hadn't yet left, Jiang Beichun had suffered a major setback today. He lost both his wife and his army, failing to bring any benefit to his former subordinates, and his underhanded intentions were exposed, resulting in a resounding rebuttal to their faces.

What surprised, astonished, and left everyone bewildered was Liu Yifei, a Chinese entertainment star known for her sweet and innocent image, behaving in such a situation, in Lu Kuan's absence—

She exuded a powerful and independent aura, an elegant yet firm demeanor, and meticulous and measured speech.

She didn't mention what losses Jiang Beichun's lax management had caused the company, nor did she bring up her boyfriend to suppress this arrogant and powerful general.

Xiao Liu tried to reason with Jiang Beichun, but Jiang Beichun, knowing he was in the wrong, insisted on appealing to his emotions.

Alright, I'll tell you about my feelings for you, Jiang Beichun, and the years you spent starting a business with Lu Kuan.

Use your own spear to attack your own shield.

Zhou Meng was quite far away, and he secretly sighed at how ruthless the little girl's words and reactions were, not to mention how meticulous she was in providing him with clues.

Chen Zhixi, who was by the door, suddenly tightened her knuckles on the doorknob, and the cold metal sensation ran up her spine to the back of her neck.

She couldn't help but think of how she had repeatedly tried to dissuade the newly appointed Director Liu from investigating Zhao Xu the day before yesterday.

If I don't compromise in the end, I will obviously suffer the same treatment as Jiang Beichun today, right?
Looking at this girl, who is about the same age as her, from Chen Zhixi's perspective, the diamonds on her earlobes drew a cold arc with the movement of her head, and her slender shoulders were as taut as a drawn Tang sword.

Not only has the label of "boss's girlfriend" faded, but even the label of "female celebrity" is about to be torn off.

Within the realm of inquiry, she is Director Liu of the Supervision Center; she has no other identity, nor does she need one.

The pages of the documents in the conference room were lifted by a sudden, periodic gust of air from the air conditioner. The rustling sound broke the stillness in the air and made Jiang Beichun awkwardly adjust his glasses.

"Director Liu, I understand what you mean."

"I will go back now and continue to focus on and strictly enforce discipline, striving to eliminate these rule-breaking and illegal elements internally, so as to stop causing trouble for the company and Mr. Lu."

Jiang Beichun sighed inwardly and was about to pass by when he was stopped by Xiao Liu's clear, cold voice. This time, however, the voice was slightly lower, as if it was only speaking to him.

However, it doesn't exclude others from listening.

"President Jiang, actually, President Lu's request to bypass the internal processing procedures and directly transfer the case to the judicial authorities was also because he was afraid of putting you in a difficult position."

"Zhao Xu's wife and family must have found you by now, right? You can easily push all the blame onto the company and onto President Lu."

"You are his trusted right-hand man. Focus Media is the first subsidiary to be listed on Nasdaq. Please keep up the good work."

These two sentences made Jiang Beichun feel even more ashamed, and he repeatedly said "I dare not" before leaving awkwardly.

Dong Shuangqiang, Liu Qiangdong, and the others, who were observing silently, were already thinking to themselves that he was a monster!

What a kind and intelligent woman she is!
If her previous resounding words could be attributed to the young CEO emboldening her, enabling Liu Yifei to represent him and hold her own against these powerful regional officials, then...

Those two phrases used to win people's hearts are not like that person's style at all.

Dong Shuangqiang, who was most familiar with his ruthlessness, had no doubt that this was Liu Yifei's own fabrication!

Based on Lao Dong's understanding of his own boss, let alone Zhao Xu.

Even if you, Jiang Beichun, get in my way and hinder the company's development, I'll deal with you without hesitation!
He couldn't possibly offer any comfort or encouragement to Jiang Beichun, who was also responsible for this matter, just because of Zhao Xu.

That could only be the young "Director Liu's" own improvisation.

This shows that she is very clear about her position, knowing that she is a swift and decisive blade, tasked with removing the deep-seated problems of Wenjie Holdings, a behemoth, for Lu Kuan.

She plays the bad guy, and he plays the good guy.

Just like she silently thought to herself that day in the manor by the Wenyu River, Liu Yifei had no interest in being a capable, independent businesswoman or CEO.

She only wanted to do everything she could to share his burdens and help him through his difficulties, and to support him silently from behind.

Perhaps many years later, when Wenjie Holdings, lightened by its burdens and dedicated to its development, continues to stand tall in the business world, everyone will admire and respect Mr. Lu's foresight as the leader.

Recalling how he led his team to new heights in the post-financial crisis era.

But perhaps we've forgotten that there was a gentle and refined female celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry who, before the storm hit, became a weapon in his hands.

The dead branches and fallen leaves that were hindering the towering tree from growing any taller were cut off.

Director Liu, newly arrived, is trying his hand at the guillotine for the first time.

And so he wrote his name properly on the sixteenth floor of the Wenjie Building.

The highest level below the CEO's office.

The internal oversight incident, which began to unfold on the 22nd, is progressing step by step.

Wenjie Holdings turned the knife inward, ruthlessly removing the malignant tumors that had formed a complex web of connections with Zhao Xu.

The staff of all departments, including all subsidiaries and the head office, were trembling with fear.

More or less, everyone has messes they can't clean up, decimal points that don't align, and travel expenses that are hard to calculate.

The core leadership team led their subordinates in self-examination and self-correction, launching an internal rectification campaign in the shortest possible time and to the greatest extent possible, which brought a sense of order and discipline to all levels of Wenjie Holdings.

The fall of Zhao Xu startled a flock of gulls and egrets, and also made more people see the brilliance of Boss Lu's move to establish a supervisory center.

Female celebrities serving as executives in corporate oversight departments?

He truly placed someone who seemed the least compatible in a position that was most suitable for the system.

In the internet age, there are no secrets. Especially with the relentless digging of paparazzi and entertainment reporters, the news of Director Liu's new appointment to handle a major case spread like wildfire.

The paparazzi couldn't interview her, or even take a picture of Liu Yifei, but they could use the employees of Wenjie as a breakthrough!

So, after the photo of the CEO's girlfriend appearing in the company cafeteria on November 21st, more and more of the truth began to surface.

Given that the public has little ability to distinguish between online rumors these days, and Wenjie Holdings is at a critical stage of self-rectification.

In light of the rampant rumors circulating online about Liu Yifei, the authorities promptly issued an announcement.

[Wenjie Holdings]:
Our company has noticed several recent related news items concerning Wenjie Holdings and well-known actress Ms. Liu Yifei.

Given the mix of truth and falsehood in these messages, the following announcement is made to clarify the situation.

Since the company was established in 2001, Ms. Liu Yifei has maintained a good cooperative relationship with Wenjie.

They cooperate seamlessly and support each other across multiple sectors, including the Wenjie Mall, movies, travel channel seasonal dramas, and talk shows.

Based on Ms. Liu Yifei's personal wishes and the invitation from Wenjie Holdings, the following cooperation agreement was reached on December 1, 2007.

1. Ms. Liu Yifei's original studio will be dissolved and merged into subsidiaries and departments such as Wenjie Film and Television and Wenjie Brokerage. She herself will also officially sign a contract with the company.

Wenjie will provide the best supporting services and team to continue to support Yifei's acting career.

II. As approved by the Board of Directors of Wenjie Holdings, Ms. Liu Yifei was specially appointed as the Director of the "Integrity and Efficiency Center Supervision Center" of the company, effective from November 20, 2007, with a rank of M4.

2001-2007.

Six years have passed quietly, and a new journey begins amidst wind and rain.

Wenjie Holdings and Ms. Liu Yifei will use light and shadow as ink and stories as a sharp edge to jointly paint a new picture of cultural entertainment and compose a new chapter in the integration of art and commerce!
. . .

The moment the article was published, the rumors ceased, and the nation was shocked.

People weren't surprised that Xiao Liu had been taken in by Boss Lu, but rather that she had taken on some ridiculous position as the director of the monitoring center at Wenjie.

Coupled with Wenjie's recent self-exposure of its shortcomings and its proactive public disclosure and anti-corruption efforts, it has only fueled speculation.

Artists from the Wenjie Group, including Wang Baoqiang, Hu Ge, Huang Bo, Su Chang, and Tong Liya, as well as artists from the Mahua Group, all reposted and commented on the post, creating a huge buzz.

Old friends and business partners such as Anita Mui, Jay Chou, Huang Xiaoming, and Zhang Jizhong also offered their praise, blessings, and encouragement.

Of course, Su Chang, Tong Liya, Zhang Liangying, Tang Yan, Jing Tian, ​​Yang Mi and other best friends are also included, although Da Tian Tian is still relatively unknown.

Many fans exclaimed that Liu Yifei might retire early and settle down to be a CEO's wife.

Big fans from over twenty fan websites, QQ groups, and BBS forums, including the Chinese website and Yifei Xianju, practically bombarded the phone numbers of Yang Siwei and other former studio staff.

The long-standing hashtag and community on Douban and Weibo, "#Kill the road dog, save Xixi#", has been revived.

However, it was mostly just a joke before, but this time it's for real!

Now, we have no choice but to kill them, and we also have no choice but to save them.

It's fine that you direct her and give her acting advice, but how did you become her girlfriend?

It's okay if you become my girlfriend, we can just buy you an extra breakfast every morning.

But now it's getting more and more outrageous. Why are you turning her into an internal employee?

A simp's bottom line is low, but it's not nonexistent; even a simp has dignity!
If you, you scoundrel, hide the fairy sister in the company during the day and put her in the mansion at night, what will we do if we can't see her on the small screen or the big screen?
It wasn't until the female celebrity posted on Weibo that it became clear that she had seen a photo taken at her home in Wenyuhe Mansion, showcasing a sophisticated and professional businesswoman style.

"Everyone will encounter some unexpected things in their life."

For example, I met someone when I was 15 years old.

"My work at Wenjie is just an unexpected role in my life, and I will try my best to do it well, but my vision has never changed—"

"Acting is my only and most beloved job!"

Thank you everyone for your kindness! I am grateful!

The person involved spoke out, which temporarily relieved the anxiety of the sycophants, preventing them from immediately dying.

They decided to lower their standards once again, even if it meant being under a car, just to be able to see you from afar.

Fans no longer need to worry about the future president's wife retiring from the entertainment industry, so the title of "Director Liu" has become the subject of much discussion and admiration.

Since this involves the internal management of Wenjie, a top-tier company, the scope of those jumping on the bandwagon to gain attention extends far beyond the entertainment industry.

Caijing Weekly stated:
Lu Kuan's decision to have his girlfriend take over the supervisory power is essentially a continuation of the family business's "trust substitution system".

According to the reference, Liu Yifei launched an investigation based on her insight into Zhao Xu's micro-expressions, which seemed like a childish act but actually conformed to the logic of humanistic supervision.

However, the "pillow-side anti-corruption" model is prone to forming a closed power loop, which may exacerbate the hidden dangers of the closed equity model.

Fengxing Studio launched the "Entertainment Capital Theory" column, pointing out that from actresses such as Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi, and Zhou Xun holding shares in Huayi Brothers, to Liu Yifei taking charge of Wenjie's supervisory department, actresses are upgrading from being playthings of capital to being operators.

Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the Global Times, published an article titled "Wenjie Holdings Establishes Supervisory Department, Liu Yifei's Appointment Sparks Controversy," in which he pointed out:
In an internal meeting, the richest man in China, Lu Kuan, announced the establishment of an anti-corruption and efficiency supervision center, with his girlfriend Liu Yifei serving as the director, reporting directly to the president.

This appointment has been interpreted as a signal that the company is strengthening its internal anti-corruption efforts, but the fact that a female celebrity has taken on corporate oversight has raised questions about her professionalism.

This move may be part of Lu Kuan's centralized management, but "close relationship supervision" may affect the department's credibility.

This isn't the first time Lao Hu has tried to ride on the coattails of the boss's popularity.

Back in June or July, when China acquired Netflix, Hu Xijin, then editor-in-chief, wrote an article expressing his views and his excitement, pointing out that this was a key step in the export of Chinese culture.

However, it was later deleted due to pressure from various parties.

What's going on?

They sneak into the village quietly, they don't want anyone shooting, why are you shouting and gesticulating like that?

You can't judge a book by its cover; he must have had a purpose in doing this.

In 2007, Hu Jintao was leading Global Times in media marketization reforms.

His collaborations with airlines and high-end hotels expanded the distribution volume through airline channels, with a single issue reaching 5 copies, covering business elites.

This time, Hu Xijin finally managed to get involved in industry news related to economics and business management, and he was also a young couple who naturally attract attention, so he naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

His questioning of Liu Yifei's identity and abilities was merely a clever trick to attract attention.

The thousand-story building that was erected in just half an hour, every floor of which was filled with his triumphant smile.

"The richest man says Xixi is capable, but you, Lao Hu, say she's not? If you're so capable, why don't you become the richest man yourself?"

"I'm really looking forward to seeing leaked photos from inside the industry showing Xixi wearing a Chanel suit while giving a presentation. Hu Xijin, shut up!"

"Lu Gou finally did something decent this time! Our Xixi is beautiful and thoughtful, and she studied abroad for two years. Who else but her deserves this position?"

Of course, there were also rival fans and casual observers who made sarcastic remarks. After all, Liu is not a hundred-dollar bill; not everyone can love him.

"A new tactic of the wealthy using connections? They used to give houses and cars, now they're giving executive titles! I suggest checking if 'Director Liu' has signed a non-compete agreement; it might be a new money laundering method!"

"Running a company is like playing house, making your girlfriend the head of the Imperial Guard. Is the next step to make her a concubine and put her in charge of finances? I suggest the State Taxation Administration pay close attention to Wenjie!"

"The ultimate form of a tycoon and a female celebrity! Before, he gave her jewelry; now he gives her a scepter. Mr. Lu's way of spoiling her is enough to fill ten novels by Omi."

The online buzz and diverse opinions have contributed to the gradual increase in Weibo's user traffic and activity.

This kind of "topic marketing" that objectively brings about is something that other competing microblogging software can hardly match.

After all, there are very few female stars like Xiao Liu who never actively promote themselves, but are objectively very good at "stirring things up" and receive attention from various fields such as entertainment and economy.

Of course, among the stakeholders, some are happy while others are sad.

For example, Yanzi, who was just about to drag Liu Yifei along to make Bingbing look bad, had already figured out how to coordinate against the enemy at the charity auction.
Su Mang, who took the opportunity to create buzz for his event, congratulated Liu Yifei on Weibo in a high-profile manner, but then struggled with the seating arrangements for that evening.

It's normal and reasonable for female celebrities to be seated at the same table in the entertainment industry, but when the road is wide and not everyone is on the same page, Liu Yifei's identity takes on a dual nature.

Su Mang had to consider the feelings of that illustrious tycoon when making arrangements for her; how could she dare to be too casual?

If it were an insignificant minor celebrity, they could simply put Liu Yifei, Fan Bingbing, and Yanzi at the same table and watch the show.

But now, Yanzi is a good friend, and Bingbing has a certain influence in the entertainment and fashion industries, and is also a shareholder of Huayi. She has to consider the consequences of her actions.

Not to mention Liu Yifei—Su Mang didn't even dare to have the thought of using her.

Looking at the densely packed seating chart, Qiu Ku Mang fell into deep thought once again.

Difficult!

The person with the most complicated feelings and the greatest psychological pressure must be Bingbing, who had a falling out with Liu Yifei in New York.

She felt no emotional fluctuation at all about Xiao Liu's onboarding. Compared to what she cared about most, these were just trivial details.

On the evening of the 25th, Afei drove Liu Yifei to the China World Hotel on Jianguomenwai Street in Beiping, where the star-studded Bazaar Charity Night was about to begin.

(End of this chapter)