" Young Master Xu, many netizens are worried that your uncle will seize your property. What are your thoughts on this?"
" Young Master Xu, will you choose to return to Xu Corporation and fight your uncle for control?"
" Young Master Xu, your live streaming platform and e-sports club are very successful, why don't you go back to Xu Corporation? Is it because you don't want to compete with your uncle, or is it because you're not cut out for Xu Corporation?"
Reporters are reporters after all. After a brief moment of embarrassment, they started asking sensitive questions again. With seven or eight cameras pointed at Xu Zifan, the consequences of any inappropriate reaction on camera were unimaginable. However, Xu Zifan didn't even flinch, smiling and saying, "So netizens are so concerned about me? When you report this, remember to thank the netizens and fansfor me. Actually, it's very simple. Xu Corporation is a family business of the Xu family. My uncle had the ability and time, so he managed it."
Well, I used to be quite playful, as everyone knows,Dao. Only recently have I become interested in emerging industries like live streaming and esports. I think, since my uncle isn't old and still has the energy, and he's managing Xu Corporation, it's good for me to explore new industries outside, right? I currently have two labs developing smart products and new drugs. I think these are forward-thinking things, and I'm very optimistic about them. I'll definitely invest a lot of energy in them. I simply don't have time to manage Xu Corporation, right? So what would I do if I went back? It would interfere with everything I'm doing now; I really don't have the time.
So everyone, don't worry about my uncle bullying me. The assets are whoever owns them. If I don't let go, who can seize them? My uncle wouldn't be so disrespectful as to bully a junior like me who lost her parents. If… if he ever had a brain fart and did something like that…" Xu Zifan chuckled, leaning back in his chair. "Who am I? Am I afraid?"
His arrogant yet confident demeanor immediately made his fans' eyes sparkle, whispering, " Young Master Xu isn't afraid of this kind of thing!" The reporters were also taken aback by his response, with one reporter instinctively asking, " Young Master Xu, do you mean your uncle is old and inferior to you?"
Everyone immediately turned to look at the reporter, who shrank back and muttered, "What's wrong? Isn't that what you meant?"
Xu Zifan chuckled and tapped him with her index finger, shaking her head. "You're funny. Do you really think your elders are inferior to you all the time? Let's get down to business. Filial piety is still important. My uncle helped me keep the company afloat and grow it so big. He's managed it for me for so many years. He deserves credit and hard work. Don't misunderstand him. I believe he has no designs on the company. I guess he'll wait until my Cheng Family has a child and seems more stable before talking to me about familybusinesses. Isn't that how all elders are?"
The words " Cheng Family has given birth" instantly drew everyone's attention away from their own, their eyes immediately focusing on Yao Kexin's belly! Reporters hurriedly asked, " Young Master Xu, are you and Kexin getting married soon? Any good news?"
Yao Kexin waved her hand, her face turning red, "What are you talking about? I was filming yesterday and I was still suspended by wires. Don't write nonsense."
Xu Zifan took her hand and intertwined their fingers, placing it on the table. He smiled at her, but spoke to the reporters, "When good things will happen depends on Kexin. You don't know, Kexin is a workaholic. How much does she love her work? She even talks in her sleep reciting lines. You've seen * The Legend of Xia Yi *, right? Her performance was great, wasn't it? When her movie comes out, you'll see her acting is even better. Having talent is nothing special; what's admirable is having talent and being willing to work hard. Every work she does is better than the last. I especially admire Kexin. Remember to go see her new movie when it's released in a few days. By the way, I'm holding a raffle; you can try your luck, maybe you can win a free ticket."
"Thank you, Young Master Xu! We will definitely go to the cinema to support you!"
" Brother Fan, we'll listen to you. We'll go back and rally our fans to support Kexin."
" Kexin, don't worry, we'll all go! We'll even bring our relatives and friends. Your new movie is sure to be great, keep it up!"
No one noticed how Xu Zifan steered the conversation off-topic. By the time the fragrant food was served, they were already discussing Yao Kexin's new drama; nobody remembered anything about the "little uncle." Chinese people are powerless against delicious food.After a few polite exchanges, everyone happily began to enjoy the meal. They also took many photos and short videos to share on social media platforms and WeChat Moments. Xu Zifan and Yao Kexin, fearing they might be surrounded by people later, left first.
Before leaving, the two signed autographs and took photos with everyone, and also instructed the manager to put on a bill whatever they wanted to order. Xu Zifan had a VIP card, so calculating the bill was very convenient.
As soon as they left, paparazzi and fans, having heard the news, arrived, expressing their regret at not seeingXu Zifan and Yao Kexin. However, when the restaurant manager arranged for them to dine in a private room and told them that everything was on Xu Zifan and Yao Kexin, their happiness level was no less, and another wave of posts appeared on WeChat Moments and Social Media Platforms.
After the reporters had finished eating and drinking, edited their report on Xu Zifan's interview, and released the edited video, everything Xu Zifan hadsaid was exposed. The most prominent trending topicthat day was undoubtedly Xu Zifan, with netizenspraising his magnanimity. They also commended his trust in and filial piety towards his uncle, flooding Xu Corporation's official Weibo account with messages urging Xu Hao not to betray Xu Zifan's trust. Xu Haowas thus dragged into the trending topics again, and seeing the topic nearly made him vomit blood.
How can he be old? Don't be fooled by Xu Zifan's sweet talk; his words implicitly suggest that Xu Corporation belongs to Xu Zifan, and he's telling him not to even think about it. Does he think that if he were to try and take over Xu Corporation, he 'd be out of his mind, disrespectful to his elders, or bullying an orphan? Xu Zifan has really grown too big for his britches, daring to say he doesn't have time to manageXu Corporation and that's why he's being temporarily put in charge. This is tantamount to publicly declaring that Xu Hao is not actually the person in charge of Xu Corporation.
He's basically the head butler who manages Xu Zifan's company!
What will people in the industry think of him now? How can he negotiate business deals on equal footing with others in the future? It's true that he was just a young son receiving dividends in the past; the company wasn't his. Everyone knew he initially helped his nephew save the company. But in recent years, he's downplayed all of that, letting people know... Xu Zifan is a spoiled rich kid, but he is the real powerbehind the Xu Family. The change was indeed quite good. It seemed like they were just one step away from kicking Xu Zifan out of the Xu Family. But what happened? At this crucial moment, Xu Zifan directly reversed the situation, positioning him as a kind elder, and even making it public knowledge.
Given Xu Zifan's current influence, this claim is absolutely certain. Whenever he seizes control of Xu Corporation from Xu Zifan, this claim will resurface, and he will immediately be labeled as "brainless," "bully," and "cold-blooded." Everyone will condemn him for being cunning and taking over the company after his father and brother's deaths; he will have no good reputation whatsoever.
Although his reputation was terrible, it didn't necessarily affect him much. As long as someone was willing to cooperate with him, he could still remain a high-ranking CEO. But who in a high position wouldn't want to clear their name and willingly bear a tainted reputation? Wasn't that exactly what he was trying to achieve by going against Xu Zifan in such a roundabout way? Now, all his plans had been ruined by Xu Zifan!
Xu Hao called Xu Zifan and scolded Dao: "You're becoming more and more outrageous. Outsiders are gossiping about our family affairs, and you're joining in the fun?"
Xu Zifan casually said, "Uncle, didn't you make our family the laughingstock of everyone first? How could you have such a peculiar habit? Hanging out with my nephew's ex-girlfriend, tsk. I've always tried to saveface for you in public, constantly emphasizing that you're my elder and I should respect and be filial. What did I say wrong? But Uncle, if you... have any psychological problems, you must seek treatment as soon as possible. Don't delay. These things can be serious or minor. I'm counting on you to help me manage the company for another two years. I'm very busy in the lab right now and really don't have time to manage Xu Corporation. I'll send you some more health supplements later. Take good care of yourself and find a suitable partner."
Xu Hao was so shocked by his words that he almost had high blood pressure, and his voice became heavy, " Zifan..."
"Oh dear, Uncle, did I say something wrong again? Don't worry, do n't worry, you know I'm never good with words. Well, I'm not going to talk to you anymore since I've upset you so much. Early to bed and early to rise makes you healthy. You need to be more careful at your age and get some rest." Xu Zifan said "Bye-bye" in a cheeky tone and hung up immediately.
Xu Zifan hung up the phone as soon as he finished speaking. Xu Hao tried calling back but couldn't get through. He slammed the phone down in frustration, feeling a tightness in his chest. Xu Zifan was the man who had personally killed Scumbag Father; he had studied people extensively. Was killing him a piece of cake?
There's been so much online discussion about the Xu Family, and Xu Hao has been jokingly called " the uncle who can't shake off the hot search." Once you're labeled, it's incredibly difficult to remove that label. The public's impression of Xu Hao is now negative,while Xu Zifan's image is overwhelmingly positive. Xu Hao has realized that whatever he wants to do in the future, no matter what method he uses, it will only make his image more negative, turning Xu Zifan into an object of public sympathy.
He spent the entire night in his study contemplating the matter, deciding to prioritize acquiring Xu Corporation. As for reputation and image, what if Xu Zifan's reputation was also ruined? The number of people defending Xu Zifan would drastically decrease, and many might even believe him, the more successful party. Over the years, he could gradually rebuild his image.
Without Xu Corporation backing him up, can Xu Zifan still be so resilient? Even if he's achieved some minor success, it's only because Xu Corporation is keeping things under control; no one dares to touch him. Otherwise, an ordinary person who becomes popular with a livestreaming platform would be immediately acquired; a laboratory that develops something valuable would be bought out immediately. Once Xu Zifan's ambitions falter, he will inevitably be forgotten. The forgotten have no voice; history is always written by the victors. Xu Zifan is still too naive; there are many ways to deal with him. Now that he's no longer going to play it safe, Xu Zifan's end is near!
Xu Hao called his assistant over, lit a cigarette, and coldly said, "Buy Paid Internet Trolls. From now on, smear Xu Zifan. No matter what method you use, I want to completely ruin his image."
The assistant agreed, "Don't worry, Chairman. Live streaming platforms are always a mixed bag. We can destroy it by having them broadcast pornographic content and then reporting it, which will also ruin Xu Zifan's image."
"Okay, go do it."