Showbiz 20-Praise because Negligence

Gian felt, it was enough to warm up so that he would not be nervous anymore. He did not want to make Lux Osiris look stupid among the important guests who had a strong influence in the country.

"I think, all of you have been sufficiently entertained by my opening remarks. So, as I said earlier, there was not much Lux Osiris did during the past year. However, a meeting with the Emerald Group company changed my thinking. If it wasn't for my negligence in carrying out my contractual obligations, that innovation could not have been created," Lux said calmly, but made everyone's forehead furrow.

Suddenly, a guest in the front row raised her hand. A host invited the woman to speak. Gian saw that there was a microphone at the seniors' table. He finally understood that everything he said would be tested by the people sitting at the table with the gold-colored cloth. Lux nodded in welcome.

"Mr. Lux Osiris."

"Yes, that's me," Lux replied politely.

"You consider, negligence in performing contractual obligations is a common thing, is that so?" Lux shook his head, but nodded then. The forehead of the woman with her hair tied up was wrinkled. "What innovation did you make that kept the Emerald Group from canceling the contract and accepting your new idea? Please explain."

Lux smiled before answering her. 'This lady is smart. No wonder she has a senior seat. She is the finance minister. Great!' squealed Gian in praise.

"Thank you, Mrs. Lorena. Of course, shirking the contents of the contract is something that shows the incapacity of the person to carry out the task, in this case, that person is me."

"Heh, he knows when he fails," Heidi quipped, which made the guests sitting nearby doubt Lux Osiris' ability even more.

"However, there is a time when failure happens, it makes us have a new thought. Give up or make a positive change that benefits both parties. I, Lux Osiris choose that second option," Lux replied calmly, seemingly careful in speaking. The seniors stared at him intently, including the King and the Mayor.

"Get on with it, no need for pleasantries!" exclaimed Heidi irritably, but this time the seniors glanced at her sharply. Heidi looked down for an instant.

"Okay, it seems that my sister is getting impatient. To answer that question, I suggested to the Emerald Group to conduct a fan meeting. This is the first time this has happened," Lux answered which made all the guests' brows furrowed. "A new thing does make some people anxious because they are worried that it will have a negative impact. However, believe me, the Emerald Group and I, have thought about this carefully, in detail, and minimized mistakes so that this new idea is beneficial for me, the Emerald Group, and the public of course," Lux added.

"Details," asked the finance minister with a serious face.

"Sorry, in advance. However, what you are asking for is a company secret. Not an idea that can be shared with the public because this is one of the marketing strategies. Sorry, I didn't mean to be presumptuous. What I was saying was to give a new insight into giving ideas in the entertainment world. Things that are done monotonously will be boring. However, something different and packaged in a way that attracts consumers, especially the fans of Lux Osiris and the products launched by the Emerald Group, will give a new feel."

The guests from the younger generation group seemed interested in Lux Osiris' presentation. Heidi could see that the people at the table with her were looking at her little brother intently.

"He's good at talking. There's no doubt in his words," Senia praised Thalia with a beaming face.

"How sure is it that your new idea can increase the economic value of our country?" asked Lorena still not satisfied with Lux's answer.

"I can't be sure yet." The seniors smiled sarcastically dismissively. "However, our target is 90% of the results of the fan meeting that we will be holding in the near future," Lux answered firmly.

"How can you be so sure that it can reach 90%?" asked Lorena who felt that Lux was just talking.

"Fan group."

"What did he say? A fan group? Lux Osiris has a fan group?" asked Enzo stunned looking at his group mates.

"It is very difficult to form a group because there will be many members to deal with. From complaints, suggestions, new ideas, and other complicated things. There must be a great team to recruit and manage the group," said Rocco, who was confirmed by Senia and Thalia.

Practically, Lux's remarks became the talk of the town because a fan group for a public figure on Planet Luna, especially one in the entertainment world, is a difficult thing to do. That's because many fans are reluctant to join. They chose to be a kind of secret fan for fear of being attacked by those who hated the idol.

"You have a fan group? How many members have you managed to recruit?" asked Lorena incredulously.

Gian paused for a moment. To be honest, he had no idea and was forced to improvise. "1000 people and growing every day."

"Crazy! 1000 people is a lot! He's really full of surprises!" Nova exclaims, unable to contain her admiration.

The guests from the younger generation began to talk about Lux Osiris who was considered to have a special strategy to do such difficult things. Osiris stared at his grandson who confidently answered every question asked by Lorena. Gian covered his nervousness for daring to mention 1000 people with the charming smile of Lux Osiris.

'I hope Erica does her job well. Help me, Erica,' Gian felt like crying.

"If it fails?" asked Lorena again.

"I won't just give up. There were many factors that made it fail. It wasn't because of the bad way we promoted, but there were those who wanted it to fail. And I, Lux Osiris, will not let those who want to destroy the fans' dreams and the Emerald Group's trust win that! I will make them deterred and imprisoned!"

"Woah!" shouted Apollo suddenly with applause as he stood up.

However, as the guests stared at him intently, Apollo seemed to realize what he had done. When the young man chose to return to his seat, Rocco suddenly stood up and joined in the applause, followed by Senia and Thalia. All the guests were stunned when Enzo did the same.

"Thank you for your support, Guys. Those who have not given me support and applause, you can do so when I succeed. Thank you. That is all from me, Lux Osiris. Good evening," Lux said as he bowed in respect and then stepped down from the stage.

Nusa, Heidi's friend, applauded Lux as he passed by. Some seniors smiled because they liked Lux's spirit as a young generation. Maximo, on the other hand, kept a flat face as if he didn't know what he was thinking.

"I'm curious about Lux's way to realize his ideas. I always like the spirit of youth," said a man in his fifties who sat on Maximo's right side. That man was the mayor of the town of Modesta, Mr. Eastwood. However, Maximo only smiled in response.

Lux came up to Lorena and invited her to shake hands. "If you manage to do so, it will be a brilliant idea that can be implemented in this country, Lux Osiris. Perhaps, other countries will do the same. Good luck," Lorena said which made Lux nodded firmly.

"I'll try hard so as not to disappoint everyone. This is an encouragement," Lux said, causing Lorena to pat one of his shoulders in a show of pride.

When Lux was praised for his courage and not being ashamed to admit his mistake, he suddenly tripped and made him fall down on the floor. Everyone was shocked. Gian saw a glass rolling on the floor. He was sure, that damn thing made him fail to look cool. As Lux was about to stand up, he saw the only guest who didn't turn her head towards him as if she knew he was about to fall.

'My feeling is that you did it,' Lux said angrily. When he blinked his eyes and saw the data of the person whose back was to him, his eyes widened. 'What!'