Young Master Fu's Incredible Real Heiress Chapter 1015 - Solving the Problem

“Jing Ya.” Shi Jin approached her. “I’m relieved you’re safe.”

“Sorry for causing you worry.” Jing Ya’s tone stayed soft and gentle.

“No need for that. What matters is you’re fine now. Doctor, any issues?”

“No major issue,” the doctor replied, “but Jing Ya’s finger suffered injury—fractures and abrasions. Immediate hospital treatment is required.”

“Emergency services have been alerted, and the cruise ship heads back. Hospital’s close by,” Shi Jin assured. “Relax, everything will turn out well.”

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Jing Ya gave a nod.

Upon the cruise ship’s return, Shi Jin watched Jing Ya enter a car before heading to her own vehicle.

“Shi Jin,” Yao Jiahong informed, “medical bills are settled per your instructions. Time TV owns this ship, your team set up the interview. With the incident occurring, we’ll handle full responsibility for Jing Ya.”

“Got it. Cash isn’t an issue. Ensure she recovers fully,” Shi Jin directed.

“Fine, leave it to them,” Fu Xiuyuan stated. “You just relax.”

“She aided my shoot, so I can’t ignore it completely. I’ll rest easy once she’s better.”

Back home, Shi Jin told Yao Jiahong to update her on any developments.

Jing Ya’s mishap sparked massive uproar.

Even as merely a host and hand model, her fanbase was substantial.

Learning of her sea plunge, supporters grew anxious and rushed to query her studio for details.

Shi Jin spoke directly with the doctor too.

“Such a fracture mends fully with a month’s rest. Nothing severe,” the doctor explained.

“Kindly monitor Jing Ya closely. I’ll cover all expenses.”

“Treatment costs for this won’t run high. Rest assured, Miss Shi.”

After ending the call, exhaustion hit Shi Jin. To Fu Xiuyuan, she said, “Need a nap. Feeling worn out.”

Fu Xiuyuan guided her to bed, slipped off her jacket, and covered her snugly. “Sleep well. Forget the rest.”

“Alright.” Shi Jin nodded, gazed at him with a smile, and drifted off swiftly.

Fu Xiuyuan lingered until her sleep deepened, then rose.

Her phone buzzed; he answered it.

From the line came Yao Jiahong: “Shi Jin, Jing Ya’s agent reached out.”

“Go on.”

“Master Fu,” Yao Jiahong quickly noted, “Jing Ya demands five million yuan compensation.”

“Lawyer and doctor’s views?” Fu Xiuyuan inquired.

“Per lawyer and doctor, max treatment runs fifty thousand dollars. We fronted a hundred thousand at hospital for top care and meds. She’s sidelined a month tops. Lost work merits some payout. But her agent claims ad filming’s impossible now, demanding five million total. Plus, her insurer covers over a million in claims.”

“What’s the payout under market rates and our contract?”

“Finance and legal figure no more than a million. Hence, I sought Shi Jin’s input—pay her demand or stick to industry norms?”

Fu Xiuyuan responded steadily, “Industry standards deem this a tolerable company loss. For their demanded sum, where does company source the funds?”

“My thinking exactly, though Jing Ya might escalate.”

“Company rules stand, industry rules bind. Double pay for goodwill, but not fivefold. Setting precedent now—how to manage future cases?”

“Clear. I’ll renegotiate with her manager.”

Yao Jiahong promptly called Jing Ya’s manager.

Like Jing Ya, the manager spoke mildly, seeming amenable, yet stood resolute without yielding. “Five million minimum. Ad loss hit two million. Devastating for Jing Ya’s career and prospects, Brother Yao, please assist!”

“Contract terms it is,” Yao Jiahong countered. “Double damages—we good?”

Troubled, the manager replied, “That won’t suffice. A full month without work.”

“We understand this situation too. Both you and Jing Ya are quite upset. So, we’ll provide compensation as stated in the contract. Shi Jin feels deep regret for Jing Ya out of her affection and concern, offering double the amount. Yet, there’s truly no further option. Kindly understand that the company must follow its procedures. The sum isn’t huge, but surely you realize every penny has strict usage rules. It’s the company’s funds, belonging to the company, not for any one person to decide freely.”

“Are you truly refusing to consider any friendship here?”

“Sorry, but this is the utmost friendship we can offer.”

With a polite demeanor, Yao Jiahong wrapped up and rose to his feet. “Please think it over again.”

Yao Jiahong never anticipated such ingratitude from them.

No sooner had he gotten back into the car than Shi Jin shot up as a trending topic.

Frowning, he dialed Fu Xiuyuan.

Fu Xiuyuan pulled up Weibo without ending the call.

“Shi Jin Not Rescuing Jing Ya” had Shi Jin placed in the top three spots already.

“Did the hot search pop up right after you departed?”

“Exactly, we can confirm it.”

A sneer crossed Fu Xiuyuan’s lips. “Hot searches aren’t purchasable instantly. That means they had it all set up beforehand. Regardless of the debate’s direction, this topic was bound to climb.”

“Never saw that coming. They appear so mild-mannered, yet their actions are… truly baffling.”

Fu Xiuyuan replied steadily, “If they reject double compensation, then we won’t provide it. Let the courts handle it.”

After hanging up, he returned to the trending list.

The hot topic claimed Jing Ya had fallen into the water right before Shi Jin, who failed to rescue her or even consider jumping in. Only after Shi Jin shouted for help did rescuers pull Jing Ya out minutes later.

Everyone knew Shi Jin swam exceptionally well; she’d filmed an extended underwater scene in a movie before.

Though many defended Shi Jin in the Weibo comments, arguing her call for help counted as aid and proper rescue protocol when safety was uncertain—best to call experts.