Chapter 13: President Wan Was Kind-Hearted, Or So Jinli Says

The secretary thought that he had just seen something unbelievable. An even more shocking thought crossed his mind.

Now that I know something so appalling, will the boss shut me up forever? President Wan seems to be reliving and reflecting on the event. Should I escape and act oblivious while I still can?

While the poor secretary’s heart was stricken with hesitation, consciousness seeped back into President Wan’s eyes as he laid on the floor.

The first thing he saw was the panicking secretary.

What a useless block of wood! Only knows how to stand there like the Statue of Liberty! Doesn’t even know to lend me a hand! Just now as well. I had already screamed my lungs out for help, and he didn’t even come and check on me. Really useless!

Dissatisfaction at his assistant erupted from within his heart. He snapped impatiently, “What are you waiting for? Aren’t you going to help me up?”

My god! Did Miss Bai toy with him so hard that he cannot stand by himself? What a beast she is!

As the thought flashed through his mind, the secretary hurried to President Wan’s aid.

In the midst of his assistance, he unintentionally struck at a few of President Wan’s scars and bruises. These small events shall not be elaborated on.

In short, President Wan had already planned to get tickets for this secretary’s deportation. He could wave goodbye to him starting tomorrow.

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Jinli was on cloud nine. She sashayed to the exit of the company building with the termination notice on her hands. As she passed Sister Qing’s office, she even went in to offer her final farewells.

“Termination of contract?” Sister Qing’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets as she looked at the papers. Being Bai Jinli’s manager, there was no way she did not know that the contract would be valid for another 2 and a half months. More than that, President Wan had even called her for a meeting. He insisted that Bai Jinli had to renew her contract with Morning Star, regardless of whatever coercion methods they used.

President Wan never lets go of even a single cent all the time. How is he willing to let Bai Jinli, the abundant money tree, go?

“President Wan is kind-hearted.” Jinli replied, all smiles.

Sister Qing was dumbfounded.

“I told him that I felt useless, like a waste of resources if I stayed with the company. I didn’t want to be burdensome anymore. Hearing this, President Wan even felt apologetic towards me. But after a simple discussion, he quickly agreed.”

Hearing the reasoning, Sister Qing was at a loss for words.

This… Is this man she is describing the same man I know?

Jinli smiled at Sister Qing’s puzzled look, and heaved a joyous sigh, “Sister Qing, from now on, I will no longer be an artiste under your charge. Should our fates cross, we will meet again.”

Sister Qing’s heart was all jumbled up as she focused on Jinli. She gave her well wishes to Jinli in a rare, surprisingly soft, caring tone. “From now on… you must take care of yourself well.”

Jinli returned a thankful, elated smile. Afterwards, she turned and left. In this entire company, the only being worthy of her final well wishes, was just this one person, Sister Qing.

Just as she stepped out of Morning Star, Jinli was stopped.

Hm?

She stared with confused eyes at the girl in front of her. The girl was only in her teens, 17 to 18 years of age. From her outfit, she was likely to be a student. Residual baby fat still clad her cheeks, her face emanating youthful immaturity.

“Jinli, Jinli! I really like you! Can… can I have your autograph?” She shouted, her face flushed red with excitement and adrenaline, her speech flustered and faltering.

At that moment, Jinli understood that she was a fan. She looked at the girl. Her glossy eyes clear, overflowing with excitement and admiration for Jinli. Jinli did not dislike the stare, she simply and readily replied, “Sure, why not?” Immediately, she took the pen and photograph…

Hm? Photograph?

It was a photograph of Bai Jinli in her debut work. She was playing the character of superficial beauty, with less than 3 episodes of air time. It was this work that had garnered a sizeable amount of her fans today.

Jinli inspected the photograph, concluding, “Hm, not a bad photo.”

Hearing that, the girl broke into a snigger. Following that, she heard:

“Not as good-looking as the real me though.”

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