The President Made Me Trend

“Qinghuan, have you really thought this through? Those reporters are already aggressive with me, and they’ll be even harsher on you. If you can’t handle it, don’t push yourself too hard. Remember, you have the company and me backing you up.”

What worried Huo-Jie the most wasn’t the reporters, but Mo Qinghuan’s emotional state. Why did scandals always seem to revolve around her? Couldn’t she get a moment of peace?

Sensing Huo-Jie’s concern, Mo Qinghuan forced a smile and said, “Don’t worry, Huo-Jie. I’m Mo Qinghuan. There’s no problem I can’t solve. Just trust me.”

With things as they were, Huo-Jie could only nod, half-believing. She had faith in Mo Qinghuan’s resilience and clever mind, and she was ready to support her all the way, hoping things would indeed turn out as Mo Qinghuan anticipated, bringing some positive change to the situation.

In the Lu family meeting room, a dozen board members stared at Lu Yucheng with stern and cold expressions. It was clear they had seen the news about Mo Qinghuan, and this wasn’t a meeting so much as a gathering to hold Lu Yucheng accountable.

Seeing this, Lu Yucheng didn’t wait for them to speak. He took the initiative, “Uncles, from the founding of the Lu family to now, you’ve all stood by my father in building the Lu family’s legacy. You are the great contributors to the Lu company and role models for me to learn from.”

This seemingly respectful flattery brought a hint of satisfaction and smiles to the faces of the once stern board members.

Lu Yucheng, observing their reactions, continued, “I am also aware of the unfounded rumors circulating online today, which may have affected your mood. As Qinghuan’s husband, my anger is no less than anyone else’s here. Since I decided to marry Qinghuan, a celebrity, I am committed to standing by her. I will firmly denounce any false news. Rest assured, board members.”

“Ahem, Yucheng, since you acknowledge us as your uncles, it shouldn’t be inappropriate for us to call you by your name, right?” Finally, one of the leading board members spoke up.

“Everyone here watched Yucheng grow up, so of course, calling him by his name is fine.” Lu Yucheng remained humble and polite. He understood the significance of this meeting for him and the entire Lu company. These stubborn old men were not to be offended lightly.

With Lu Yucheng’s approval, another board member continued, “Actually, what concerns us most isn’t whether Mo Qinghuan’s scandal is true or not. Since she is now your wife, Yucheng, she is the mistress of the Lu family. Her scandals directly affect the Lu family’s stock. Since the news broke, our stock has dropped significantly. Are you aware of this, Yucheng?”

“That’s why you should never have married a celebrity. What’s the use of just having a pretty face? Not only does she not help the Lu company, but she’s also caused the stock to fall, leading to losses for all of us. It’s truly harmful.”

At first, Lu Yucheng forced himself to suppress his anger, refraining from blaming the board members for their words. After all, they were elders, and whether he could gain their approval depended on their reactions. However, when one of the directors mocked Mo Qinghuan with a sneering tone, calling her “all show and no substance,” Lu Yucheng could no longer tolerate it.

Clenching his fists, his tone grew colder as he addressed those who considered Mo Qinghuan a liability: “Since my uncles have spoken so, I would like to ask, wasn’t it thanks to Qinghuan that I got the opportunity to appear on that variety show, which in turn boosted our Lu family’s stock by twenty percent? Everyone made a fortune, yet I didn’t see anyone expressing gratitude to my wife back then.”

“Well?” The directors were visibly uncomfortable with Lu Yucheng’s retort, quickly asserting, “One thing doesn’t negate the other. As the mistress of the Lu family, if she can’t bring any benefits, what’s the point of marrying her? If it’s just for having children, there are plenty of women out there; it doesn’t have to be a celebrity.”

“So, everyone admits that thanks to Qinghuan, our Lu family’s stock rose, correct?” Lu Yucheng scoffed, looking at these self-serving individuals, he continued:

“This scandal may have indeed caused some minor losses for the Lu family, but I believe it’s only temporary. Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, influenced by Qinghuan, the Lu family’s stock will show signs of rising again. Those worried about their losses will have the chance to count money until their fingers cramp. I, Lu Yucheng, am willing to stake my position as Chairman on it.”

Everyone present could see that Lu Yucheng was deliberately protecting Mo Qinghuan. After all, they were husband and wife, and it was only natural for a husband to stand up for his wife when she was being criticized. Those directors who initially felt uncomfortable about Mo Qinghuan’s situation now awkwardly fell silent.

Although Lu Yucheng’s marriage to Mo Qinghuan wasn’t initially based on her social influence, it couldn’t be denied that after marrying her, the Lu family’s stock gradually rose due to her reputation. This was all thanks to Mo Qinghuan, and Lu Yucheng hadn’t even had the chance to share this good news with her.

“Yucheng, we’re willing to trust you young folks this time out of respect for your father. Don’t forget, you’re now the Chairman of the Lu family company, with many employees waiting to dine with you. Whatever you do, you must consider their livelihoods,” the leading director reminded him.

“Yes, I will keep everyone’s words in mind. I know the weight of the responsibility I bear, and I will never let anyone down,” Lu Yucheng assured them. That’s why he sacrificed the opportunity to rush back to accompany Mo Qinghuan for this meeting.

But it was precisely because of this meeting that he became more resolute in his heart. He couldn’t, like most people, distrust Mo Qinghuan during her most challenging times. She was his wife, and he knew her character.

Meanwhile, outside the talent agency, as agreed with Huo-Jie earlier, Mo Qinghuan’s car was intentionally parked in the most conspicuous spot. She wasn’t wearing sunglasses or a mask, but her attire was quite low-key. As she stepped out of the car, a swarm of reporters instantly surged forward. Seeing this, the security guards arranged by Huo-Jie rushed to protect Mo Qinghuan as best they could.

Even so, the reporters’ aggressive questioning didn’t cease, as they held up microphones and bombarded Mo Qinghuan with questions:

“Miss Mo, is this scandal true? Have you and Liang Yi secretly been involved, which is why you’re co-starring in a movie to spend more time together?”

“With so many voices of doubt online, Miss Mo, do you feel guilty towards Mr. Lu, who cherishes you? If the affair is true, will Miss Mo be expelled from the wealthy circle and end up like Miss Shen, a third-rate star?”

“Miss Mo, please say something!”