novelraw Chapter 1062: Official Announcement, Settling the Score (1)
Chapter 1062: Official Announcement, Settling the Score (1)
Chapter 1062: Official Announcement, Settling the Score (1)
When the news reached the Ji family, Ji Longtai was utterly astonished. “Above the Clouds actually needs a spokesperson?”
Above the Clouds was not just any entertainment game; it was a collaboration with a national laboratory. How had it fallen to the point of needing a spokesperson for support?
Ji Qingwei’s heart raced. “Dad, who is the spokesperson?”
“They said it would be announced at six o’clock tonight,” Ji Longtai replied. “We still don’t know.”
Ji Qingwei bit her lip. “It wouldn’t be Si Fuqing, would it?”
The mere mention of that name filled her with an unsettling dread.
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“Impossible!” Ji Longtai’s expression turned cold. “I suspect it’s someone from the Free State. She doesn’t deserve Above the Clouds.”
Yet, there was a hint of uncertainty in his heart as he posted on Weibo, waiting for six o’clock.
Many people were eagerly anticipating the news.
At exactly six, Above the Clouds indeed released a new Weibo post.
Ji Longtai’s spirits lifted as he clicked on it.
[@AbovetheCloudsV: Official announcement! The top scorer of the International Joint Examination, @Si Fuqing, becomes Above the Clouds’ global spokesperson. Product launch conference in three days—stay tuned!]
Above the Clouds had always maintained a minimalist style, typically sharing only information about new products.
Thus, while they had a significant fanbase, their posts often saw minimal shares, comments, or likes.
But this post changed everything.
There was a brief silence followed by a surge of comments and shares.
[What the hell!!!]
[Ahhhh!]
[???? How did they manage to keep this under wraps? Other celebrities would have hyped it up already!]
[No, I suspect Sister Sang did something big; even the studio didn’t know!]
Sang Yanjing, who was unfairly taking the blame, thought.
I didn’t do anything!”
It was clear that one particular actress was working like crazy and couldn’t be stopped.
Even the Mousses was taken aback by the sudden news, let alone the other netizens.
[The top scorer of the international joint examination, Si Fuqing as a spokesperson really can’t be critiqued. Other award-winning actresses and athletes may have great achievements, but none have the potential in research like her. She’s truly suitable for this!]
[Luxury brand RM, Oracle, Above the Clouds—I just have to ask, who else has such influence?!]
[Hahaha, the career fans are going wild! It’s so satisfying! I’ve noticed that every time a group of envious haters is jumping up and down, my goddess manages to accomplish earth-shattering feats. Today, I’ll boldly say—no one can surpass her!]
[Forget about domestic entertainment; there’s no one globally who can compete!]
Indeed, even Charlotte Huffman, who had won the Glenn Award for Best Actress three times, couldn’t match such a track record in endorsements.
Haters were powerless with rage but couldn’t find a solid point to criticize Si Fuqing.
Other celebrity teams fell silent, too afraid to mobilize their marketing teams and water armies at this moment.
Even if they felt bitter, they had to acknowledge that Si Fuqing simply didn’t play by their rules.
If Si Fuqing won an international film award, her status in the Great Xia Empire would be unbeatable.
Many were starting to expect her to become the second Yun Lan, dominating the Glenn Awards once again.
Amidst the mixed emotions, Ji Qingwei felt an icy chill wash over her. She stared at the official announcement from Above the Clouds, her heart aching painfully, nearly making her faint.
The launch conference for Above the Clouds was held in the Muston Dukedom. Lang Xuan wasn’t shy about asking Raphael for the largest venue in Muston, and he didn’t pay any rental fees.
“Old Four, your eye for talent is as sharp as mine,” Raphael gave a thumbs up upon learning that Above the Clouds had chosen Si Fuqing as their spokesperson. “If you hadn’t picked her, I would have thought you were blind. She’s a money-making machine!”
Lang Xuan frowned. “You really don’t feel she looks familiar?”
Was it just his imagination?
“Ah?” Raphael looked puzzled. “Nope.”
Lang Xuan pinched the bridge of his nose, deciding to abandon the conversation with Raphael.
He shot a cold glance at a certain duke who was elegantly sipping tea, resolving that whatever he discovered, he wouldn’t share it with Old Six.
Just then, his phone rang. Lang Xuan answered, “Hello.”
“President Yun, the Ji family has arrived,” the secretary informed. “Is Miss Si there yet?”
“Almost,” Lang Xuan checked the time. “Let them wait a moment.”
His sixth sense told him that something was off, so he withheld Ji Qingwei’s chip and mentioned this to Si Fuqing. She asked him to help bring Ji Qingwei to the Above the Clouds headquarters.
Lang Xuan didn’t inquire about Si Fuqing’s intentions and agreed without hesitation.
“Okay, President Yun,” the secretary concluded the call and added apologetically, “Since our President Yun only invited Miss Ji, Mr. Ji and Mrs. Ji cannot enter.”
Ji Longtai held back his excitement. “No problem; we’ll wait outside. Qingwei, you go ahead.”
Ji Qingwei felt a bit anxious as she followed the secretary into the building.
The secretary led her to the lounge first. “Please wait here a moment, Miss Ji. Our President Yun is still in a meeting; you can relax here for now.”
Ji Qingwei’s expression was tense. “Okay, thank you.”
She downed a large glass of water, trying to calm her racing heart.
Every minute felt like an eternity as she kept glancing at the time.
After what felt like ages, the secretary finally returned. “Miss Ji, this way please.”
Ji Qingwei quickly stood up and followed.
As the secretary led her toward the President office, she said.
“President Yun knows you’re coming. Don’t be too nervous; he’s very easy to talk to.”
Ji Qingwei nodded, silently reassuring herself.
As the secretary led her towards the CEO’s office, she spoke, “President Yun will need a bit more time. Miss Ji, in the meantime, you can meet our chief designer.”
Ji Qingwei nodded slightly.
She understood that to join Above the Clouds, she would need to hand over responsibilities with the previous chief designer.
Soon, the two of them arrived at the office door. The secretary knocked lightly. “Miss Si.”
“Come in.”
Ji Qingwei paused for a moment, suddenly sensing an overwhelming wave of familiarity approaching her.
The secretary opened the door with a smile. “Miss Ji, please go ahead. I won’t involve myself in such an important matter.”
Ji Qingwei pressed her lips together, expressing her thanks before stepping inside with small, measured steps.
She held her design sketches and other documents tightly as she bowed towards the desk. “Hello, I’m Ji Qingwei.”
A lazy voice responded, “Mm, I know.”
Ji Qingwei finally realized something was off. She looked up sharply, and as the light shifted across the room, the girl’s face became clearer.
Si Fuqing leaned back in her chair, her gaze locking onto Ji Qingwei’s gradually stiffening expression. Her eyebrows arched slightly as she spoke in a calm, unhurried tone, “So, how’s it going? Enjoying my luck?”
The time had come to settle the score over a decade in the making!