Thanks to the collaboration between Huahai and the Federation of Women, the special episode of "Respect Me" garnered widespread attention, and its impact was deeper than that of previous advocacy programs.
The Qiu Family was suffering the consequences of their actions, and now Qiu Tianyi was not only facing imprisonment, but the Qiu Family had become a joke and a cancer in the industry, with many subsidiaries facing bankruptcy.
After Sun Ling’s interview had passed, she and her mother felt much more relaxed and had let go of many burdens. Following her discharge, she took a vacation to her alma mater, following Shi Lan’s arrangements.
Recalling her university days, every time her senior played basketball, he was followed by various class beauties and campus beauties, which Sun Ling found amusing. She was too ordinary, too plain. How could such an outstanding senior ever notice her?
After composing herself, Sun Ling prepared to head home. However, before starting the car, she received a text from her mother, "You told me you were going to visit your alma mater; could it be that you still have feelings for that senior of yours?"
Sun Ling, "Mom... you still remember?"
Sun Ling’s mother, "If I had known earlier, I would have allowed you to date when you were younger. Send me a photo of your senior so I can have a look."
Sun Ling, "If I send it to you, can you help me find him?"
Sun Ling’s mother, "Just send it first."
Sun Ling sent the photos she had secretly taken during her student days, and two seconds later, she received a reply from her mother.
Sun Ling’s mother, "He’s that handsome?"
Sun Ling’s mother, "I’ve posted it on my social network. I might not have many skills, but I do have many friends. I’ll use the power of the ladies to help you find him quickly, don’t worry!"
Sun Ling did not take this episode to heart and certainly did not ponder the embarrassing situation she would face if her mother actually found him. After her trip back to her alma mater, she returned directly to her job. Although the boss truly had granted her leave, she could not shamelessly let Tang Ze and Xiao Yue take on too much on her behalf. This matter was also directly pushed to the back of her mind as Peak was incredibly busy, and during her absence, the documents had piled up like a mountain.
Recently, Mingliu’s renovations were finally complete, and some previously negotiated foreign brands had begun moving in.
However, the staff trained earlier were only sufficient for base-level operations. To truly serve the society ladies and nobility, they still needed highly educated intellectuals.
The circle in Yancheng was filled with curiosity about this place.
A place of such size daring to boast such lofty claims, proclaiming itself to be the future social hub for the elite in Yancheng?
Without a helipad, without sprawling mansions, without high-end estates, how could they make such bold claims?
Shi Lan knew the outside world was skeptical, dismissing the emergence of Mingliu as mere hype.
But soon, she would show the world what true, high-class service looked like.
Late at night, Shi Lan sat on the bed, selecting Mingliu’s first batch of guests, while Yan Shixiu, after taking a shower, looked curiously at the documents in her hands.
"What are your criteria for selection?"
"True aristocratic ladies, using Shi Lan as a benchmark, can eliminate two-thirds, and from that remaining third, picking those who have intersected with me in the past generally hits the mark. Let me tell you, Miss, what it’s like to earn money from rich ladies—it’s the easiest thing," Shi Lan responded while collecting the documents and answering Yan Shixiu.
"Do you need a public blessing from me at the opening?"
Upon hearing Yan Shixiu’s question, Shi Lan turned to look at him and shook her head, "Such a high-profile event should be left to those who like to be high-profile. Why join the fray?"
In that moment, Yan Shixiu, who wanted to make a public gesture, looked like an unloved little cabbage.