Fated Love With the Billionaire
Chapter 282: Trending Search

Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Trending Search

Li Xingjiang said solemnly, "There are cameras in the meeting room."

Ye Huan’s eyes widened in disbelief, "Impossible! I checked, the cameras were off."

This statement led the police officers present to form a judgment in their minds.

Cheng Qiaobei observed everyone’s reactions silently, a smile that had seen through her scheme played at his lips, "Who gave you the courage to try to set me up? Was it Liang Jingru?"

Ye Huan tried to argue, "I didn’t..."

Cheng Qiaobei, exuding a roguish air, squinted at her, "What do you mean, ’didn’t’? Am I being too lenient that any random person dares to act recklessly under my nose? We can’t serve a guest like you at Jade Jiali, Wei Lai,"

Wei Lai stepped forward, "Mr. Cheng."

Cheng Qiaobei said, "Blacklist her information, starting today, Jade Jiali Hotel is forbidden from serving her."

Wei Lai replied, "Understood."

Ye Huan seemed indifferent, "Who cares, it’s not like you’re the only hotel around."

Cheng Qiaobei raised an eyebrow, "Don’t rush, this is just an industry punishment. The real trouble is yet to come, wait for my lawyer’s letter."

Ye Huan: "..."

Cheng Qiaobei remained firm, "Do you think the camera not being lit means it’s off? Little girl, in this day and age, technology has advanced, surveillance equipment has upgraded."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Yao and Xing Junfeng came in, saying to Li Xingjiang, "The video has been copied."

"What video?" Ye Huan was flustered.

Wei Lai said, "The video from inside the meeting room."

"I..." Ye Huan was genuinely scared this time, her lips trembled, and her eyes looked pleadingly at Cheng Qiaobei, "I, I won’t dare again, I was just too angry, please... forgive me this once."

Cheng Qiaobei’s face remained impassive, his tone colder than his words, "When you were plotting against me, why didn’t I see you giving me a chance?"

Ye Huan played the innocence card, attempting to gain sympathy and forgiveness, pitifully saying,

"I’m just a young girl, do you really want to compare yourself to me? I truly meant no harm, it was just a joke. I was too naive, didn’t expect it to blow up like this. If you sue me, what will I do then? I won’t sue you, so don’t sue me either, okay? Let’s reconcile?"

Ye Huan started pretending to be pitiful, pleading with the police present, "Officer Uncle, I am the only child in my family, and my grandma is sick. My parents divorced when I was young, I live with my mom, and she’s not well lately. Please, I beg you, say something on my behalf."

Li Xingjiang spoke to Cheng Qiaobei, "We respect the wishes of both parties involved."

In other words, they could mediate as long as he was willing.

But he was unwilling!

Cheng Qiaobei, after receiving everyone’s gaze, looked at Ye Huan.

It was obvious her demeanor and expression were all an act.

Alright, little girl, using the moral high ground tactic?

I have no morals, you can’t guilt-trip me!

Cheng Qiaobei let out a meaningful "oh," "Your grandma and mom are both sick, yet you have the mood to fan chase? You’ve got a big heart! Besides, you’re right, I have to take today’s matter seriously, it concerns my reputation, can’t just let it slide. A young girl like you hitting a petty and vengeful guy like me, we are indeed a match. Moreover, you call this a joke? It even alarmed the police, and you still call it a joke? Naivety describes kind people, unkind ones just have wicked intentions."

Cheng Qiaobei’s words left Ye Huan speechless.

"Now that the facts are clear, Officer Li, escort her out." Cheng Qiaobei, not wanting to entangle further with Ye Huan, said to Li Xingjiang, "Officer Li, with the police car parked downstairs for too long, it will unsettle the guests. Plus, the provincial program team is staying here, all for promoting Danjiang and Zhoushan. I hope everyone can understand."

Li Xingjiang nodded and told Officer Wang Xiaoyu, "Escort her out."

Ye Huan was taken away, leaving the waiter still in the lounge, who was reminded by Wei Lai to not leak a single word about today’s event, also alerting her about the compensation figure mentioned in the confidentiality agreement she signed upon entering the hotel, which was an astronomical number for her.

Cheng Qiaobei had just returned to his office when a call from Deng Yan came in.

"Mr. Cheng, you are trending, Mr. Cheng wants you to handle it immediately."

Cheng Qiaobei frowned, how did today’s incidents keep piling on?

He opened his phone, seeing the seventh trending term was #The Rising Star of the Five-Star Hotel, Cheng Qiaobei’s casting couch scandal with entertainment starlet Xia Zhiqing, and the term’s accompanying video was of Xia Zhiqing entering and leaving Cheng Qiaobei’s office, with timing photoshopped and lurid headlines tagged by entertainment influencers, stating "passionate sweats in office," also broadcasting that Cheng Qiaobei was the key backstage supporter for Xia Zhiqing’s 100% Leap. Following this was the topic of Cheng Qiaobei’s marital infidelity.

He and Xia Zhiqing were being berated on the hot search.

Cheng Qiaobei squinted, his tongue pressing against his cheek, "All right, all right," this month’s legal fees were surely overspent.

He contacted his lawyer, concisely stating—sue!

In just a few minutes, Wei Lai knocked on the office door, "Mr. Cheng, you and Xia Zhiqing are trending."

Wei Lai saw Cheng Qiaobei’s phone on the desk displaying his trending topic, "You already know?"

Cheng Qiaobei showed an indifferent expression, his tone calm, "I’ve contacted the lawyer, now we’re gathering evidence, none will escape."

With his statement, it indicated that the situation was controllable.

Cheng Qiaobei continued making arrangements, "Inform them to immediately convene in the meeting room."

"Understood, I’ll arrange it right away." Wei Lai nodded, walked out of the office, and closed the door.

Cheng Qiaobei didn’t contact Xia Zhiqing or her manager directly, instead he reached out to the president of her agency.

"President Liang, it’s me, Cheng Qiaobei."

Liang Fangjin feigned ignorance, "Hello, Mr. Cheng, long time no see, how have you been lately?"

Cheng Qiaobei chuckled to himself, all playing innocent, it’s a bit tedious. But sometimes they just enjoy complicating simple matters, and demonizing complex ones.

"It’s no major issue, just wanted to inquire about one of your artists."

Generally, when opening with ’no major issues,’ it either wasn’t small or was troublesome.

"Who?"

"Xia Zhiqing."

Liang Fangjin paused for two seconds, then with an enlightened tone said, "She seems to be recording a variety show recently, why suddenly inquire about her?"

Cheng Qiaobei teased, "Seems President Liang has been too busy lately, not paying attention to entertainment news even though being in the industry. Even someone like me, an outsider, knows about it but didn’t alarm you, shouldn’t be like that."

Liang Fangjin said, "Hold on, let me see what’s happening."

Cheng Qiaobei stopped him, "President Liang, no need to check, I’ll save you the effort, the hot search says I’m casting couching her, do you think this is true?"

Liang Fangjin said, "How could that be, who’s spreading rumors?"

Cheng Qiaobei’s eyes narrowed dangerously, coldly smiling, "Having President Liang’s word is enough, leave the matter to me, none of the rumormongers will escape. My legal team has already begun gathering evidence online, within two days the legal letters will reach the hands of the slanderers. I must defend the truth, not only for myself but also to stand up for President Liang’s artist."

Liang Fangjin was at a loss for words, Cheng Qiaobei said, "President Liang, please remind Xia Zhiqing to value her reputation. If she truly doesn’t care, someone will help her cleanse it entirely."

Liang Fangjin awkwardly chuckled, "I’ll thank Mr. Cheng on behalf of Xia Zhiqing, leave the hot search matter to me, after all I’m more familiar with this industry and know more connections. I’ll reach out to acquaintances to have the hot search removed, and ask them to cease sharing, delete posts."

Cheng Qiaobei replied, "President Liang, much appreciated."

Chen Ningxi saw the hot search, also because of a push notification on her phone.

#Five-Star Hotel’s Rising Star Cheng Qiaobei’s Marital Affair with Entertainment Star Xia Zhiqing.

#One Hour of Office Passion...