The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 425 - Speak with Power_1

Chapter 425: Chapter 425 - Speak with Power_1

Xia Qingtian patiently analyzed the pros and cons with Huo Qilin.

Finally, she said solemnly, "So we must handle this carefully, don’t act recklessly, understand?"

"Are you getting a headache again?" Huo Qilin replied, noticing her crinkled brows.

Then, before Qingtian could respond, he stepped forward, "Let me help you."

As he spoke, he skillfully began to massage her temples.

Xia Qingtian felt not only relief from the headache but also surprisingly comfortable which made her feel slightly drowsy. Any refusal she had in mind was swallowed back.

She closed her eyes in contentment, letting out a sigh.

Seeing her so relaxed, laughter and tenderness welled up in Huo Qilin’s eyes.

He thought that the languid Qingtian was like a beautiful and elegant ragdoll cat.

Once Qingtian’s headache was completely gone, she remembered that the current crisis had not been resolved. "You must listen to me about this matter..."

"I’ll head back to the company shortly to discuss with the PR department how to manage this crisis," Huo Qilin interrupted her.

Seeing his willingness to cooperate, Xia Qingtian felt relieved. After all, the PR department was professional and best at handling matters like this - she had full confidence in them.

Huo Qilin stayed with her in the hospital for a while before he hastened off to the company to manage the situation.

Meanwhile, Xia Qingtian kept an eye on the internet.

Not long after, a video was uploaded to Huo Qilin’s social media.

Xia Qingtian immediately clicked on it.

Initially, she thought it was a clarification video, but instead-

It was a video of Huo Qilin lashing out.

In the video, he not only reprimanded the haters but also rebuked his own fans.

After watching the video, Xia Qingtian concluded that Huo Qilin was indirectly conveying to his haters and fans to stop meddling in his life. He has his affairs under control and refuses to be influenced by his fans.

If they still wanted to be his fans, they could stay; if not, they could leave, he wouldn’t stop them.

Meanwhile, he also clarified the rumor linking Qingtian and him.

It was not because he feared losing fans, but simply out of concern that she would be negatively affected by his fame.

He said that to him, Xia Qingtian was not only his manager but also his mentor. Without her, he may still be a struggling singer in some bar with no opportunity to step onto a bigger stage and be known to the public.

Hence, if they truly liked him, loved his music, he didn’t ask them to like Xia Qingtian as well but at least refrain from hurting his mentor and business partner.

In the end, he bowed in front of the camera, earnestly pleading to his audience to stop maligning Xia Qingtian and to direct any criticism towards him.

Given the buzz around the incident, it was undoubtedly the hottest topic in the entertainment circle.

So when Huo Qilin’s video was released, within less than 10 minutes, it had already garnered hundreds of thousands of views.

Xia Qingtian decided not to question why Qilin would release such a video and instead began to focus on the public’s reaction to the incident.

If the public opinion turned negative, she would take control of the narrative.

With that in mind, she did her best to remain calm.

In no time, there were continuous responses.

After half an hour of fermenting, the video Qilin posted did cause a large wave of fans to unfollow him. However, the ones who stayed were more rational and loyal to him.

Moreover, many bystanders appreciated his straightforwardness and willingness to accept responsibility for his actions.

Compared to those celebrities who blame their backstage staff for any mishaps or merely play dead, his actions were much commendable.

Huo Qilin’s reputation was gradually warming up, and even seemed to get better.

Just as Xia Qingtian was closely monitoring the internet, Qilin returned to the ward carrying the cheesecake she mentioned wanting earlier.

He walked into the ward with a pleasing smile, nervously asked, "Did you see the video I posted?"

"Hmm, I did." Xia Qingtian nodded calmly.

Since Qilin hadn’t followed her instructions in dealing with the situation, he feared Xia Qingtian was upset with him and hurriedly explained, "I didn’t purposely ignore your advice; I had my reasons."

Xia Qingtian found his concern rather amusing.

Had she ever mistreated Huo Qilin?

Why did he seem so frightened of her?

Was she really that scary?

She knew Qilin was afraid of her anger, but his worries were unwarranted. Since what had happened had already occurred, getting angry would not change anything.

However, seeing him so on edge, Xia Qingtian decided not to clarify just yet to tease him.

"So you explain..." adjusting her posture slightly, she made a face indicating she was all ears.

Seeing that she was willing to hear his explanation, Qilin heaved a sigh of relief.

"I felt that I’ve been gaining fame too fast. Attracting all kinds of fans isn’t necessarily a good thing. I’d rather purify the fandom earlier, keeping the more rational fans. This way, we’ll avoid any future incidents caused by radical fans. I would ultimately bear the outcome for the fans’ behavior."

He took his explanation very seriously, "Moreover, I don’t rely on fandom for popularity. I rely on my voice and skills. If I don’t have talent, no matter how much I suck up to my fans, I won’t get far."

"But with talent, I can still stand on stage even sans my fans."

By the end, Huo Qilin’s eyes were filled with determination and excitement.

Seeing him so earnest, Xia Qingtian couldn’t help but chuckle.

Seeing her smile, there seemed to be an added glow to Qilin’s eyes, "So, you’re not mad anymore?"

"I was never mad..." Xia Qingtian laughed, "I was just teasing you. Although your way of handling this incident is completely opposite to what I thought, you do make a valid point."

"You are a talent-based person and shouldn’t be treated as an idol just because you’re good-looking. Although fans are important, in the end, it’s all about talent. As long as you have talent, do not worry about losing fans."

The moment he heard her approval, Huo Qilin burst into a huge grin that made him look like a silly Samoyed.

Seeing him so happy, Xia Qingtian chose not to voice her concerns.

She felt that this matter wouldn’t end so simply.

She hadn’t forgotten that the reason she was being attacked online was due to a behind-the-scenes instigator. Those who had attempted to discredit her wouldn’t let her off so easily.

Just as Xia Qingtian had anticipated, two hours after Huo Qilin’s clarifying video was posted, the phenomenon of fans unfollowing and backlashing that she had been worried about, did occur.