Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 507 - 491 Our new boss really has something (1) points

Chapter 507: 491 Our new boss really has something (1) points

Yueqing paid little attention to everything on the internet, but the news still reached her through the elated Ouyang Long.

Ouyang Long excitedly rubbed his hands together, "President Yue has an eye for talent, others only think about how to bully Xue Yi, but you saw the potential for exploitation! Now, there are countless people online who feel sorry for him, we don’t even have to worry about negative news anymore!"

Truth be told, Xue Yi was impeccable in other aspects; it was just the matter of accompanying drinks that was set in stone.

Providing a certain amount of resources would suffice, if he really became famous, who could say what might happen!

That’s what Feng Long thought at the time; after all, there are countless cases where stars leave after catching fire. While he provided resources to Xue Yi, he also suppressed his resources, keeping him firmly under control.

He never expected his plans to be disrupted by the sudden arrival of Yueqing.

Yueqing laughed, "It’s not that I have an eye for talent, it’s just that others have heavy burdens to bear, and aren’t as carefree as I am, daring to take the risk."

"You’re being modest, President Yue."

Ouyang Long sighed inwardly, even daring to take the risk was a kind of strength! Who else had the courage, even if they found a promising newcomer, to go ahead and take a gamble?

One has to admit, some big moves still need to be made by President Yue.

Ouyang Long continued, "Online opinions about Xue Yi are quite polarized, but the current situation is better than we expected! As long as it’s not unilaterally malicious sentiment, the discussion can still generate buzz... As for the final direction of public sentiment, the PR department has come up with a plan, and we’ll soon have everything resolved."

Xue Yi still had a big trump card up his sleeve—his seriously ill father.

As long as someone exposed the truth of Xue Yi’s father’s years of cancer, the online sentiment would immediately change.

However, upon hearing this, Yueqing suddenly asked, "Does the PR department plan to have someone reveal the matter about Xue Yi’s father?"

"Yes," Ouyang Long added, "We’ve consulted Xue Yi himself and he agreed to it."

Yueqing slowly shook her head, "Family is there to be protected, no matter what, you should never use them as a shield."

Ouyang Long was stunned. Did President Yue mean that... she didn’t want the PR department to use this information to turn the tables?

"But Xue Yi––"

Ouyang Long wanted to persuade her further, but Yueqing looked at him with a piercing gaze, "He has been with the company for years, striving for his father’s sake. What do you think has allowed him to endure so much unfair treatment and persevere to this point?"

Ouyang Long was speechless.

Yueqing countered, "Is it his dream? Do you think that’s likely?"

"I..."

"It’s family love." Yueqing didn’t beat around the bush and directly gave the answer, "It’s the bonds of family love and responsibility that have gradually shaped him into the Xue Yi we see today. Our company could indeed expose his father’s condition to reverse public opinion, but have you thought about the consequences of doing so?"

"The consequences?"

"In the short term, Xue Yi’s reputation would certainly turn around, and everyone would praise him as a filial son. What about afterward? Would the media hound his father for more firsthand information? And those idiots online, if someone keeps claiming Xue Yi’s father is a burden, putting aside Xue Yi’s thoughts for a moment, can his father withstand that? As far as I know, his father already attempted suicide once before because he felt useless, didn’t he?"

Ouyang Long gasped, goosebumps forming on his arms.

He lowered his head, "I’m sorry, President Yue, I hadn’t considered all that."

Yueqing waved it off, "Let’s drop the matter here. Not only should the PR department not leak the news about Xue Yi’s father, but they should also help the company keep it well hidden."

"I understand, I’ll take care of it right away."

Ouyang Long didn’t stay long and immediately got up to go to the PR department.

The moment the door closed, Yueqing let out a slight sigh of relief.

Playing up a bit of misery could attract people’s sympathy.

For instance, his reluctant alcohol accompaniment, once the photos were released, would soon start a change in the tone of the conversation.

But if one continually plays the victim, that shackle is forever fixed onto that person.

Looking back, people will not remember his glory, his achievements, his efforts first; they’d only remember he had a sick father at home.

Moreover... Yan Yueqing could endure anything but not when it came to family; that was where she drew the line.

Why should the peaceful and harmonious environment they created at home be made public online for judgment?

What did they know? They were quick to make assumptions based on limited information.

Previously, when surfing the internet, upon encountering those crowdfunding for serious illnesses, there’d always be some fools commenting below: "Even selling everything won’t cure them. Better give up early and let the patient suffer less."

Even when reading novels with similar plots, there would actually be a bunch of people openly stating: "This family is such a burden."

Family should be about mutual support, each other’s drive to strive forward.

Take Xue Yi’s dad, for instance, who had endured hardship to raise him, working tirelessly on construction sites, moving bricks for his son’s desire to study art, barely feeding himself two steamed buns instead of joining his colleagues for lunch boxes.

After his son became an adult, it was his own body, worn out from years of labor, that was diagnosed with cancer. That moment must have felt like his sky was falling, right?

Xue Yi worked hard to make money, trying to cure his dad, and even though it wasn’t very realistic, he still hoped for a miracle that could extend his father’s life.

Many people would put themselves in Xue Yi’s position, but not empathize with Xue Yi’s feelings, and unashamedly comment: "It’d be better if such a burden died sooner. He’ll have plenty of opportunities to become popular in the future; it’s all being delayed."

It seemed to them, a future was more important than family.

Then, did anyone ever try to see it from Xue Yi’s father’s perspective?

Did he not want to live?

Knowing that his existence was leading Xue Yi towards an abyss, he even wished for death once. It was only after Xue Yi found out and begged on his knees with tears for his father to keep living.

Begging him not to give up, begging him to stay in this world to keep him company.

Even then, there were still people who felt that Xue Yi’s father’s desire for death was simply forcing Xue Yi to continue accompanying clients for drinks?!

Yan Yueqing didn’t dare to think about it. If this matter became public, what disastrous consequences would ensue once the media, fans, or even sasaeng fans found their way to Xue Yi’s father’s hospital?

In the whole world, only Xue Yi and his father were truly bonded by blood.

Their experiences and helplessness didn’t need to be shared with the public.

As the company’s boss, Yan Yueqing would never use this as a selling point.

Even if Xue Yi himself agreed, it wasn’t acceptable!

As for the online discourse? That was all too simple.

Time would dilute everything!

With the photo incident, it sufficed to let everyone know that Xue Yi accompanying clients for drinks was under duress. In the past, many Hong Kong stars entered the industry to pay off family debts, right?

Specifics didn’t need to be disclosed; his helplessness would inspire fans to fill in the blanks.

As for those dissenting voices?

They didn’t matter.

Once Xue Yi produced more works and achievements, he would naturally prove them wrong!

Then again, not even renminbi can satisfy everyone, let alone a star.

Haters will always be there. Accepting their reasonable criticism and ignoring their ludicrous insults is a psychological quality every star should possess.

Moreover, with her around, Xue Yi’s troubles were minor.

There was no need to drag the family into the mess.

At that thought, she took out her phone.

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