Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Satire
After Zhao Rongrong’s suicide note was disclosed, everyone learned that it was her who had orchestrated the incidents involving Gu ng and Hu Yixuan.
Although she left a will, bequeathing one-third of her wealth to Gu ng and another third to Hu Yixuan as compensation, people online still condemned her heavily.
After all, no amount of money could compensate for what Gu ng and Hu Yixuan had lost.
And what Zhao Rongrong did to Gu ng and Hu Yixuan were only the most severe of her actions; other things like suppressing new actresses and bullying juniors in the company were just minor in comparison.
Regarding Zhao Rongrong’s death, aside from a few delusional fans who were genuinely saddened, everyone else felt it was poetic justice.
Zhao Xuanglang followed closely by Zhong Niangyao’s side, chattering non-stop, “Boss, you’re really amazing! You guessed it right; Zhao Rongrong indeed t her end!”
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“Ah, is money really that important? Now she can’t keep her money, and she’s lost her life too. I wonder if she has any regrets?”
“However, I really didn’t expect that Zhao Rongrong would leave a suicide note and a will before her death. Boss, this is really—”
“It was Little Ghost’s doing,” Zhong Niangyao said indifferently. “Whether it’s leaving the suicide note and will, or Zhao Rongrong jumping off the building to her death, it was all Little Ghost’s doing.”
Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Zhao Xuanglang couldn’t help but gasp, finally patting his chest, “It seems like keeping such entities is really risky!”
“Those who seek benefits through improper ans always face risks,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head and said, “To gain much, one must pay much. Even if the price is not paid now, it will be returned in full later.”
Zhao Xuanglang continued to express his awe, while also feeling grateful, “Boss, it’s a good thing I asked for your help this ti. Otherwise, when the news broke out, my aunt’s company wouldn’t have known how badly it would be affected!”
Even if it wouldn’t cripple them, it would likely have caused turmoil for a while. Now, having been forewarned, they had already managed the PR, minimizing the losses.
“No need to thank ,” Zhong Niangyao spoke flatly. “She has already given the compensation.”
The day after returning, Wu Qiong had already transferred the compensation to her.
As the two continued talking and walking forward, soone suddenly blocked their path.
Seeing the person blocking the way, Zhao Xuanglang imdiately retorted, “Li Jingming, good dogs don’t stand in the way. Move aside now.”
Previously, he often hung out with Li Jingming, though it was just for laughs. Now looking back, his past self was rather embarrassing. However, he had since reford.
Li Jingming couldn’t help but frown, “Xuan Lang, even if you’re now on better terms with Zhong Niangyao, you can’t make decisions for her! I’m here to see Zhong Niangyao, not you.”
Zhao Xuanglang was defiant, “Zhong Niangyao is my boss. My boss doesn’t want to see you now, so just scram!”
Observing Zhao Xuanglang’s deanor, Li Jingming’s frown deepened, and his expression darkened.
He couldn’t understand what was so special about Zhong Niangyao that Zhao Xuanglang defended her so fiercely, even constantly addressing her as his boss.
“Zhong Niangyao, I really need to talk to you.”
Li Jingming, left with no choice, lowered his stance, “It won’t take much of your ti, just a few minutes.”
Zhao Xuanglang wanted to say sothing more, but Zhong Niangyao spoke first, “Alright.”
Since Zhong Niangyao had agreed, Zhao Xuanglang couldn’t say anything more.
Li Jingming and Zhong Niangyao moved to a nearby corridor, standing opposite each other at a polite distance. It was clear that their relationship was quite estranged.
“Speak if you have sothing to say,” Zhong Niangyao glanced at Li Jingming, “You didn’t co here just to have a staring contest with , did you?”
Li Jingming remained silent, carefully considering his words. He had never properly conversed with Zhong Niangyao before, and now he was here asking for a favor, so he wasn’t sure how to begin.
Hearing Zhong Niangyao suddenly speaking caught him off guard, “Zhong Niangyao, I ca here because of Xiao Xue’s matter.”
“If you expect to plead on behalf of Shen Yixue, then there’s no need to continue,” Zhong Niangyao interrupted, lifting her hand, “Since you ca to , you must already know my stance from Shen Yixue, right?”
“Zhong Niangyao, can’t you just consider it as a plea from ?” Li Jingming’s brows knitted tightly, “If Xiao Xue gets reprimanded this ti, her future will really be ruined. Unlike you, she’s striving hard just so she can have an easier life in the future.”
“What does that have to do with ?” Zhong Niangyao shrugged nonchalantly, “What relationship do I have with her? Why should I take responsibility for her future? When she did what she did, shouldn’t she have thought of the consequences? She herself doesn’t want to take responsibility for her future, why should I, an outsider, worry about her?”
Her words left Li Jingming sowhat unable to retort, but he had not forgotten his purpose today, “Zhong Niangyao, why be so concerned about the specifics? The truth has now co to light. The honors that belong to you have all returned to you. Why must you continue to pursue Xiao Xue?”
This almost made Zhong Niangyao laugh, “Li Jingming, I used to think you were just arrogantly annoying. Now it seems you completely lack a sense of right and wrong! What, just because the truth is out does that an Shen Yixue doesn’t need to be responsible for her actions?”
“That’s not what I ant,” Li Jingming’s face beca upset, “I just hoped you would be more magnanimous.”
“Even if I were more magnanimous, I wouldn’t plead for a thief,” Zhong Niangyao said bitingly.
“Xiao Xue isn’t a thief, she just—”
“She just wanted to steal my painting and seize the honor that belongs to ,” Zhong Niangyao interjected sharply, the irony in her tone pronounced, “Compared to a thief, she’s much worse. After all, a thief only steals money, but she tried to steal soone’s honor. Now you want , the victim, to plead for her? Are you sure there’s nothing wrong with your thinking?”
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