Chapter 132 Choosing Fu Bing
Rong Lin said, "Big brother, I know it’s cruel to press you for any decisions now, but things have developed to this point, and you must make a decision. Do you choose Fu Bing, or the resources and connections once harbored by our mother?"
Rong Li was startled. "Weren’t we discussing Fu Bing and Rong He? Why does it have to involve the academy as well?"
"The academy faction has never been able to accommodate Fu Bing; her very existence is a challenge to them. The members of the academy faction had previously refrained from attacking her only because our mother hadn’t intervened. Now that Mother is gone, they will undoubtedly see Fu Bing as a thorn in their side and will be unwilling to let her funnel talent into the entertainment industry under her own name. Mother’s repeated public support for Fu Bing had already irritated those people, creating friction between our Rong family and the academy faction. Now, public opinion is forcing us to choose one over the other. What will you do?"
Rong Li rubbed his sore temples. Consecutive days of relentless activity had significantly diminished his judgment. Weakly, he said, "Must I choose now? Can’t it wait until after Mother’s funeral is over?"
"If there hadn’t been any negative trending searches, Fu Bing wouldn’t be pressing us. But now we can’t wait; you need to make a decision."
Although Rong Lin had spent years in the military, he often went undercover on missions in his youth. Having encountered all kinds of people, he knew how to listen and interpret cues.
Fu Bing’s video conveyed two messages.
First, it actively protected the Rong family’s reputation, explaining away Rong He’s slip of the tongue.
Second, it applied pressure to the Rong family.
This was an issue they would have to confront sooner or later. She had directly addressed it at the first opportunity, leaving them no room for indecision or struggle.
It had to be said, the young lady truly knew how to speak. Her seemingly lighthearted remarks not only comforted the listener but also accurately delivered her intended message.
Rong Li knew he was incapable of making the right choice at the moment.