30 Do they really have to humiliate me like this? (1/2)
In no time at all, two days after that fateful dinner, news about the upcoming wedding between two conglomerate heirs spread like wildfire throughout the country. The media have been in a state of frenzy ever since the PR Directors of both business groups came out to announce the good news. For the business world, this is a simple joining of hands, a simple cooperation. But with the lavish, decorative words from the media and news outlets, it became an entirely different story.
After the announcement, a lot of reporters from both sides of the fence have gathered in front of the concerned parties' offices, hoping to get some kind of update or gossip, just about anything that they could get their hands on.
Some stations covered basic and actual facts.
”Big news came our way this morning and it's about the upcoming wedding between the heirs of the famed Chung Group and Song Corp. Former CEO, Song Seungwoo, and CFO, Song Su-Won, have stepped down only a few days ago to hand over the company reins to their only son, Song Hyun-Shik...”
Others covered theories and some plausible explanations.
”The Big Brother of the finance world may have seen an opportunity in holding hands with Song Corp. At this point in time, the latter really does not have anything to offer the Chung Group. But, seeing as President Chung's daughter, Chung Ji-Eun, is the finance industry's secret weapon, she might be able to create a comeback miracle for Song Corp.”
There were even those who created rumors and reveled in some gossip.
”Some might consider this event as the biggest and most controversial one to hit us all this year. With many considering Song Corp's status, many are wondering if this is just a ruse so that they can save their already failing image within the business world. Is this is just a trick, so that they can get their old resources back? How could their company be compared to a giant like the Chung Group? And to be in bed with them even? It's just unbelievable!”
The rest of the news groups? Well, they were just interested in the aesthetics of it all.
”A lot of fashion designers and planners are already vying for a place at the event, but those involved still haven't confirmed who they're hiring or using. We haven't really seen the Chung heiress a lot on air because she's a very private person, so we have no idea how or what she would look like in a Vera Wang or in a Carolina Herrera dress. Comparing the bride to the groom, who is almost always seen in front of the media, it's clear who we are more eager to see at this wedding. Meanwhile, inside scoop revealed that they are going to invite a lot of big names, from celebrities to politicians to famous businessmen...”
Crash!
Bright yellow liquid and some noodle strands slid from the side of the television.
She continued to glare at the inanimate object in front of her. They have been eating lunch in the living room that day, watching some cheesy daytime drama when the news kicked in for some special announcement.
”As if I need to hear all this bullshit!” She then ran a string of curses that would make anyone's mother cry. ”...Do they really have to humiliate me like this?”
”What are you saying, Yuri?” Her brother all but rolled his eyes. ”How can they humiliate you when no one actually knows about your relationship with the Song Corp. heir?”