Urban Super Medical Saint-Chapter 448 - 447: Once You Leave Huaxia Country, You Are Nothing
Ge Dongxu turned his head to follow Liu Jiayao’s gaze and saw a waiter leading a group of three women and one man toward them.
One of the women had an oval face and a graceful figure, with long hair and wearing sunglasses at night, occasionally chatting and laughing with a man beside her.
Ge Dongxu’s eyes paused on the woman’s face for a moment, his brows slightly furrowed as a hint of displeasure crossed his face.
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Because this woman was none other than He Mengjie, the very reason Liu Jiayao had rushed to Hong Kong especially for her.
Last week, they had agreed on a time to meet today, but when Liu Jiayao arrived in Hong Kong and settled in the hotel, upon calling her agent, she was told that an urgent matter had suddenly changed the meeting time.
To ordinary people, such a last-minute change might not seem like a big deal. But for celebrities like He Mengjie and company executives like Liu Jiayao, their time is generally well-scheduled, and changes, if necessary, would normally be announced in advance. Such a sudden change was actually quite impolite.
Of course, everyone can have sudden emergencies, and both Liu Jiayao and Ge Dongxu were not the type to hold grudges, so they hadn’t really blamed He Mengjie.
But now that He Mengjie was here, apparently having scheduled a meal with other people, it inevitably made Ge Dongxu feel quite annoyed.
"Do you know that man?" Seeing a touch of displeasure on Liu Jiayao’s face and her eyes pausing on the man’s face, Ge Dongxu felt curious and asked.
"He’s Park Yu-ji, the president of the Hesi Cosmetics Company in Korea. He approached me a while ago, seeking to wholly acquire our Qinglan Cosmetics Company to use our channels to enter the Huaxia market, but I refused. I heard later they turned to another cosmetics company in our country, and their products have already been launched in the domestic market through that company’s channels," Liu Jiayao said with a slight frown, disgust evident in her eyes.
Clearly, that interaction had not been a pleasant experience.
"Let’s change the person. I don’t like people who are opportunistic and not trustworthy," Ge Dongxu said, his brows furrowing more deeply, feeling increasingly displeased.
"In business, it’s quite normal for celebrities to be opportunistic. Finding someone else would be similar, and most importantly, I feel He Mengjie’s temperament is really suitable for Flower Spirit cosmetics. Finding a replacement wouldn’t be an easy task," said Liu Jiayao with a slight frown and a wry smile.
Ge Dongxu stared at Liu Jiayao, then shook his head with a smile and said, "It seems I’m not cut out for business."
"I like your clarity about likes and dislikes, but I’m a businessman, and sometimes personal feelings have to be set aside," Liu Jiayao said, looking affectionately at Ge Dongxu.
"You decide then, but there’s no need to compromise yourself," Ge Dongxu said.
"With you as my strong support, I naturally don’t need to compromise. If it’s really not suitable, we’ll just find someone else," Liu Jiayao said with a smile, looking at Ge Dongxu.
As Liu Jiayao and Ge Dongxu were speaking, the waiter led the group of four to their table, and very coincidentally, their seats were right next to Ge Dongxu’s table.
"Oh, Ms. Liu, what a coincidence, you’re also in Hong Kong." Park Yu-ji clearly recognized Liu Jiayao. He was just about to sit down when his eyes suddenly lit up, and he approached to greet her, using English.
Mengjie was taken aback because she had never met Liu Jiayao in person and did not recognize her. Seeing Park Yu-ji meeting an acquaintance, she slightly startled and then smiled, "Mr. Park, you’ve met a friend?"
"I should say a colleague. Let me introduce, this is Ms. Liu Jiayao, the chairman of Huaxia Country’s Qinglan Cosmetics, and this is...," Park Yu-ji said.
"Thank you Mr. Park, no need for introductions, I know Miss He Mengjie. I came here specifically for Miss He Mengjie," Liu Jiayao said as she stood up.
"So, you are Chairman Liu, my apologies. Since I already have an appointment with Mr. Park, I will have to reschedule with you for another time," He Mengjie said after a brief pause, displaying little embarrassment but offering a light smile and extending her hand to Liu Jiayao.
Liu Jiayao felt slightly displeased upon hearing this, but being a kind-hearted person, she did not want to embarrass He Mengjie and also smiled as she shook her hand, "Another day is just as good."
"Could it be that Ms. Liu also wants Miss He Mengjie to be an advertising spokesperson? If so, I’m afraid Ms. Liu might be disappointed. I had a talk with Miss He Mengjie on the way here and we nearly finalized things," Park Yu-ji boasted slightly, his face showing a hint of proud satisfaction.
Last time, when he met Liu Jiayao to discuss a purchase, he was struck by her beauty and tried to please her in many ways, but unfortunately, he faced only rejection and carried a grudge about that. Now, he did not mind retaliating a little.
"Since it’s not finalized yet, isn’t it a bit premature to say that, Mr. Park?" Liu Jiayao replied calmly.
"Qinglan Cosmetics is just an ordinary mass market brand. For a big star like He Mengjie to endorse your products would be beneath her. Our He Si is an international brand, and by endorsing our products, not only would she receive a large sum for the endorsement deal, but it would also elevate her status. Even if our offer is lower than yours, I’m sure Miss He Mengjie would choose us, right Miss He?" Park Yu-ji said, his face wearing an openly arrogant and confident look.
He Mengjie’s expression changed slightly at his words, but she quickly nodded her head, displaying a touch of pride as she said, "It’s true. As a big star like me, unless Qinglan Cosmetics can offer an irresistibly high price, I would not degrade myself to endorse them."
"Miss He, what products you choose to endorse are your right, your freedom. But to snub us to curry favor with Koreans and to denigrate our Qinglan Cosmetics really annoys me," Ge Dongxu’s expression finally changed as he spoke coldly looking at He Mengjie.
"Who are you? What right do you have to speak to me like this? Besides, what does your disliking me represent? There are plenty of brainless fans who like me, why don’t you make them dislike me too?" He Mengjie, as a popular Hong Kong star who naturally looked down on mainlanders, was shocked when this young man from the mainland rebuked her to her face, her pretty face turning frosty.
"Well said Miss He. People from Huaxia Country—sorry, I don’t mean Hong Kongers—many of them prefer our Korean products, thinking they are high-end. Sir, if you really have the capability, why don’t you sell Qinglan Cosmetics in Korea?" Park Yu-ji scoffed.
"Rest assured, Mr. Park, that day will come," Ge Dongxu glanced coldly at Park Yu-ji, then turned to He Mengjie with deep disgust showing in his eyes.
Park Yu-ji’s attitude was understandable to Ge Dongxu, as he was Korean, and Ge Dongxu had never expected him to speak well of them. But He Mengjie, being from Hong Kong and a big star, disgusts Ge Dongxu far more than Park Yu-ji, as if he had swallowed a fly.
"Do you know why this Korean wants you to endorse his products? It’s because many people from Huaxia Country support you, they like you. Without our people’s support, do you think Koreans would ask you? You don’t know gratitude, and even insult your fans, despising your own country for the sake of Koreans. Let me tell you, without Huaxia Country, you are nothing!" Ge Dongxu said coldly.
"What are you, just a mainlander! If you dare, have the mainland ban me!" He Mengjie pointed at Ge Dongxu, her face full of contempt.
