National Treasure Slacker

Chapter 229

His tone was light and airy, like a casually tossed leaf, as though it carried no weight at all.

Su Youwang's hand slackened for a moment. The blade cut through the apple peel halfway down. He lowered his head to pick up the half that had fallen onto the floor, his fingers tightening slightly. "Yes, the research wasn't thorough enough. They concealed their relationship issues, so..."

Su Xingjian waved a hand. "But there had been related exposés before, hadn't there? They were inexplicably suppressed."

With his back ramrod straight, Su Youwang understood exactly what Su Xingjian meant. Although Su Corporation was now entirely managed by Su Chengyi, this elderly man still held the overall situation firmly in his grasp. Even the movements of subsidiaries like theirs were known to him.

The chosen spokesperson was an idol beloved for her pure and innocent image. Not long after the partnership had been announced, four ex-boyfriends came forward with well-substantiated allegations. The company's stock price took a major hit. They had already announced the termination of all cooperation, but the backlash still continued.

"How many times have I said it? Traffic will eventually backfire. Anyone relying on youth, male or female, will be eliminated," Su Xingjian said, pinching the bridge of his nose with a tired look. "Don't take reckless risks for petty immediate gains."

"Your brother is in that circle. I believe you know more than nothing. He has held on because his mind is resilient enough. Look at him now—what can anyone dig up about him?"

A few years ago, quite a few secondhand shopping apps had sought out major celebrities as spokespeople. Jiang Hansheng had actually been the first celebrity invited, and they had offered a price beyond anyone else's reach, but he had turned them down.

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