Chapter 285 Personal Apology
Chapter 285 Personal Apology
Xu Yang and Zhao Yuxin brought their parents back to the villa.
Upon seeing the luxurious villa, Xu Deming and Jiang Qiuping expressed their amazement for quite some time.
After having a look around, Xu Deming and Jiang Qiuping took a shower and went to bed.
They had no choice, they were simply too exhausted today.
In the morning, they took the high-speed train from Cang County to Sha City, then flew to Jiang City.
Originally, they could have rested on the plane.
But that guy Liu Kaile just wouldn't stop chattering away the entire journey.
Even when he said he wanted to rest, he didn't succeed.
Xu Yang and Zhao Yuxin took a shower and lay in bed, Zhao Yuxin played with her phone for a bit, then placed the phone in front of Xu Yang.
"Honey, Shen Ying'er and her assistant have issued an apology," Zhao Yuxin said.
Xu Yang glanced at it.
The apology statement was around seven or eight hundred words long, similar to a middle-school student's essay.
It was clear that the words were earnest, fully acknowledging their mistakes.
At least, that's what the apology statement suggested.
"Even Wang Xiaocong has stepped in, if they didn't issue an apology statement, I would really be angry," Xu Yang said.
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"Yeah, Shen Ying'er's assistant was really too presumptuous," Zhao Yuxin nodded.
"Alright, let's not worry about this anymore. Let's sleep, and tomorrow we'll go out with mom and dad," Xu Yang said.
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The next day.
In the morning, while having breakfast, Xu Yang's phone rang.
The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number.
"Hello?" Xu Yang answered the phone.
"Hello, may I speak with Mr. Xu?" A man's voice came through.
"You are...?" Xu Yang asked.
"Hello Mr. Xu, I'm Zhang Xingwen, general manager of Starfire Entertainment," the voice said.
Yes, it was Zhang Xingwen on the line.
He had gotten Xu Yang's phone number from Wang Xiaocong and called personally to apologize.
"Starfire Entertainment? I don't think we're acquainted. I also don't recall having any dealings with Starfire Entertainment. What do you need from me?"
Xu Yang had never heard of this film company, and in fact, he wasn't very familiar with the film industry.
He remembered the film companies he had collaborated with, but other companies, unless they were particularly famous, were unknown to him.
This Starfire Entertainment was really a stranger to him, and he was even more clueless that Shen Ying'er was an artist under Starfire Entertainment.
"Mr. Xu, Shen Ying'er is one of our artists. Her assistant, being presumptuous, posted a Weibo that caused a very bad impact on you and your wife. I'm calling to apologize," explained Zhang Xingwen.
"I see, Shen Ying'er's assistant was indeed somewhat reckless. However, both Shen Ying'er and her assistant have issued an apology on Weibo, which I have seen. Let's consider this matter closed; I won't hold it against them," Xu Yang responded.
Since the other party had apologized, and the general manager of Starfire Entertainment personally called to apologize, Xu Yang didn't take the matter to heart any longer.
Zhang Xingwen finally breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Xu Yang's words.
Xu Yang was now a hidden mogul of the entertainment circle, a shareholder of Wan Da Entertainment, the boss of Pioneer Culture, and the owner of Fengcai Guild.
With just the resources from these few companies, blacklisting Shen Ying'er would be a piece of cake.
In essence, it could be done with just one word.
Shen Ying'er was currently in her prime, a cash cow for Starfire Entertainment.
Of course, he didn't want such a cash cow to be cut down just like that.
"Thank you, Mr. Xu. I have already fully understood the ins and outs of the situation," said Zhang Xingwen.
"This was all caused by Shen Ying'er's assistant, acting on their own initiative; it has nothing to do with Shen Ying'er herself, who repeatedly tried to stop that assistant."
"Despite that, the assistant still acted presumptuously, believing that your wife was clout-chasing, and eventually posted that Weibo message."
"As a result, our company has decided to fire the assistant. Mr. Xu, do you think this solution is acceptable?"
Even though Xu Yang was magnanimous and said to let the matter rest, Zhang Xingwen had to show a clear stance.
An apology alone was not enough; concrete actions were necessary.
"Mr. Zhang, this is an internal matter for your company. How you handle it is up to you. I have no right to interfere," Xu Yang said indifferently.
"Alright, I understand, Mr. Xu. May I give Shen Ying'er your phone number so she can call and apologize to you personally? She's still in Jiangcheng, or I could ask her to come to your company and apologize to you in person."
Without Xu Yang's permission, Zhang Xingwen dared not give Shen Ying'er Xu Yang's phone number.
Without Xu Yang's permission, he also dared not let Shen Ying'er come over to apologize.
"Shen Ying'er has already issued an online apology. That's enough; there's no need for a phone call or a face-to-face apology," Xu Yang replied.
Xu Yang had no time to meet with a female star just to accept her apology; it wasn't necessary.
"Alright, Mr. Xu, your generosity is much appreciated, and I thank you on behalf of Shen Ying'er," Zhang Xingwen said.
"There's no need for such courtesy, Mr. Zhang," Xu Yang replied.
The two chatted for a few more moments before ending the call.
After breakfast, Xu Yang and Zhao Yuxin took their parents out for a day of fun.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed.
This morning.
The family had breakfast together.
Xu Deming said, "Xiao Yang, Yuxin, today we plan to rest at home and meet up with a classmate for dinner in the evening. If you have things to do, go ahead, don't mind us."
The previous night, Xu Deming received a call from his classmate Mo Jinxin inviting them to dinner, stating that Liu Kaile and Song Li would also join.
If it had been Liu Kaile and Song Li who invited them, Xu Deming would have refused outright.
Since it was Mo Jinxin who called personally, Xu Deming felt it hard to refuse and agreed.
After playing in Jiangcheng for three days, they were a bit tired, so they decided it was a good day to rest at home.
Xu Yang nodded and said, "Okay. Where are you having dinner? I can drive you there."
Jiang Qiuping replied, "No need, we can just take a taxi there. You tend to your own business."
She really didn't want to trouble her son.
Having spent three days in their company, they were already quite satisfied.
Though the son claimed to be free, he still had things to attend to.
Throughout the day, two or three calls would come in—some about work, others from friends.
But Xu Yang declined them all.
Xu Deming said, "Xiao Yang, Yuxin, you young people have your own things to attend to. In the next few days, we'll go out on our own, no need for you to accompany us anymore. Just go on with what you need to do."
Xu Yang and Zhao Yuxin exchanged glances and could only reply, "Alright, Mom and Dad, then you can use my car for the next few days."
Xu Deming responded, "No need, we can just take a taxi. Besides, your car is so expensive, I wouldn't dare to drive it. If it gets scratched or bumped, that's hundreds of thousands right there."
Xu Yang suggested, "How about you drive Yuxin's Maserati then?"
Xu Deming shook his head again, "Really, no need. Going out to eat might involve drinking some alcohol; driving would just be a hassle."
Xu Yang conceded, "Alright then, but if you need anything, just give me a call."
Jiang Qiuping reassured, "Xiao Yang, don't worry, we'll be fine."
Zhao Yuxin offered, "Mom and Dad, why don't you use my Maserati when you go out these next few days? It's more convenient to have a car."
Xu Deming still shook his head, "Yuxin, there's no need. When going out, I think taking a taxi is better. After a day out, I'd be tired and then having to drive is a burden to me. It's better to take a taxi; it's convenient, and I can rest in the car. We really don't need to use a car."
Zhao Yuxin said helplessly, "Okay then."