Xu Tingyu had anticipated Xie Yu's outburst ever since she sent out the PPT. That was why she answered this unknown call.
Sure enough, Xie Yu was still the same as before. She simply couldn't resist the goading tactics. And the words she said were really infuriating.
Xu Tingyu suppressed her slightly excited mood and heightened her anger.
"Fine, you're downstairs, right? If you've got the guts, wait for me. I'm coming for you right now."
Her voice was trembling. It was obvious that she was extremely angry. But Shushu and A Xing, who didn't even dare to breathe loudly, looked at her expression and felt that the pain on her face outweighed the anger.
Seeing that she was about to go out after hanging up the phone, Shushu quickly grabbed her. "Sister Xu, I have a feeling this is a trap. Don't go."
There was no telling how many paparazzi and self - media people were waiting outside. Once she went out, she would easily be surrounded.
She would definitely be photographed then. Of course, being photographed was the least of her worries. What if there were some extreme fans waiting outside?
Her personal safety wouldn't be guaranteed.
Xu Tingyu thought it over and stopped in her tracks. She called Xie Yu back.
"Since you came to find me, come upstairs. I'll have someone swipe the elevator card for you."
But Xie Yu burst into laughter. "You're still as timid and cowardly as ever. What, are you afraid I'll ambush you downstairs with people?"
"Yes, I am. After all, you've always been so unscrupulous. How do I know what crazy things you'll do?"
Xu Tingyu wasn't like her. No matter how sharply she was mocked, she would stick to her own rhythm.
But Xie Yu always liked to oppose her. Since Xu Tingyu asked her to come up, she just refused.
"I'm not going up. Have you done something shameful that you're even afraid to come downstairs?"
"Aren't you powerful and influential? There are so many men around you who are crazy about you. What are you afraid of? Call them to help you."
Xie Yu just loved to see her in a disadvantaged position. Even if this disadvantaged position was just in her imagination.
Actually, Xu Tingyu could completely ignore her. After all, ignoring her would be a great humiliation for someone with Xie Yu's personality.
But she really didn't want to miss this opportunity. So she quickly said into the phone, "Fine, I'll show you what power and influence are later."
She hung up the phone and called the hotel manager.
Ten minutes later, Xie Yu, sitting smugly in the lobby, saw the hotel manager leading a group of people rushing to the door.
First, the manager explained to the people at the door.
"Sorry, everyone. In order to ensure the safety and privacy of each customer and prevent illegal filming and information leakage, we will no longer receive those who haven't checked in from now on."
"If you've booked our hotel but haven't checked in yet, we'll arrange a refund for you and provide you with a free stay at a hotel of the same standard three kilometers away."
The manager explained to the people outside with a smile on his face and arranged for the staff to act.
Actually, there were no guests waiting to check in at the door. There were only self - media people with various filming equipment and more cautious paparazzi.
After the manager finished speaking, he went back into the hotel directly.
Then the door of the hotel lobby closed. It was guarded by two rows of staff and bodyguards. Each guest would have their check - in information checked when they came in.
At the same time, screens were moved in inside the hotel door. While ensuring that the passage of people wasn't affected, they blocked the view from the outside completely.
This hotel was a high - end one with excellent privacy. After all these operations, people outside couldn't take pictures of the inside at all.
Inside, the hotel had already confirmed that there were no self - media people or paparazzi sneaked in.
Soon, most of the hotel staff withdrew. Even those who didn't leave all tried to fade their presence in their respective positions.
In the magnificent lobby, soon only Xie Yu was left.
She had lost a lot of weight recently. Sitting on the sofa, her thin figure looked a bit haggard and pitiful.
She felt a bit embarrassed for no reason. But then, as if thinking of something, she suddenly snorted.
About ten more minutes later, there was a "ding" sound from the elevator. Xu Tingyu appeared behind the slowly opening elevator door.
She came alone, not even bringing an assistant. But all that had happened just now to prepare for her arrival had already demonstrated her current status.
Moreover, although she was wearing a very simple tracksuit, she still looked high - spirited and imposing.
It formed a sharp contrast with Xie Yu, who was dressed up but couldn't hide her haggardness.
Almost the moment she saw Xu Tingyu, hatred welled up in Xie Yu's eyes.
"You're really imposing, directly closing down the hotel just for yourself. Let me guess. Did you ask your unlucky son to beg Shi Feng?"
As soon as she opened her mouth, it was still that familiar sarcastic tone.
Xu Tingyu walked up to her, frowned and looked at her. "Have you forgotten how I taught you a lesson last time when you insulted my son? Are you still at it?"
Xie Yu probably remembered too. Her face turned pale and she unconsciously touched her face.
Actually, Xu Tingyu had no intention of hitting her. After all, this was a public place. There might be cameras hidden somewhere. What if she slapped the other person as soon as she came up and the video was maliciously edited later?
Anyway, she'd remember the account of Xie Yu scolding Youyou. She'd get even with her one day.
"Also, me being imposing? Xie Yu, have you forgotten how imposing you were back then? For your competitive heart, you asked Qi Shifeng to buy you an award.
"You snatched someone else's opportunity. That's what real imposingness is."
"But now it seems that no matter how much you gild this scrap metal, it will still show its true self after a while."
Xu Tingyu's mockery reached its peak. She specifically picked on the things that Xie Yu cared about the most.
Sure enough, Xie Yu was so angry that she stood up. "What are you talking nonsense about? When did I ever buy an award? I'll sue you for slander."
"Oh? You're going to sue me? Fine. Then I'd like to ask you too. The hotel is just ensuring the safety of the guests. How did it become me asking Qi Shifeng for special privileges in your mouth?"
Xu Tingyu still looked at her like that, with mockery in her eyes.
Xie Yu angrily pointed at the door. "Who doesn't know this is a Qi Group's hotel? You're so domineering now. Aren't you just relying on your... your son pleading for you in front of Shifeng?"
"You're wrong. There's no need to go through so much trouble for this. Why would I need my son to do it? Just spend some money. What, Miss Xie, haven't you ever experienced the special privileges you can get by spending your own money?"
Xu Tingyu emphasized the words "spending your own money".
She did spend her own money to rent the hotel for two hours. The hotel cooperated so well partly because of the money, and partly because if those people sneaked in and took random pictures, it would greatly reduce the customers' experience.
After all, no one who stayed here wanted their privacy to be leaked.