Chapter 511 Snipe
Facing An Lingxi’s question, Xia Ning pondered for a while.
“In terms of ability, Weiwei is better than me. She did the work earlier and is smarter than me. And her contribution to World Era Weekly outweighs mine. Actually, I was a bit surprised about being appointed as the chief editor by the headquarters. Therefore, it was inevitable that Weiwei might complain. But I believe the conflict is short-lived. We both love the job. So…” Speaking of that, Xia Ning shrugged her shoulders and did not say anything further.
“I’m more qualified, capable, and smarter than her…”
Such words suddenly echoed in her mind and An Lingxi’s eyes darkened.
Such problems would occur in almost every enterprise. There were always people who were lucky or had a back-up, and there were always people who were subservient to others all their lives.
Sometimes, a person couldn’t help keeping his head down and yielding.
But… Would it always be like this?
“Oh… I see.” The corners of An Lingxi’s mouth rose slightly and the sharpness in her eyes disappeared, “I was so grateful to you for telling me about this, Chief Editor Xia. Actually, I shouldn’t have asked such a question. I just wanted to join you guys as soon as possible. I know exactly what I am gonna do next.”
Judging from Xia Ning’s words, it could be told that she was very attached to Leng Weiwei. Xia Ning would not take it seriously even if Leng Weiwei was going against her in public.
Was “Nice guy” Xia Ning’s character? Or was there anything else?
Coming right to the point, An Lingxi worked things out briskly. So, Xia Ning appreciated her a lot. Seeing that she was sincere, Xia Ning said, “Lingxi, in fact, you don’t have to pay attention to it. Just do your job. You are a talented person and you won’t be subordinate to me forever. I will deal with the company’s affairs as soon as possible and not hinder you for long.”
It was obvious that An Lingxi, appointed by the headquarters, was here to help Xia Ning. As an administrative director in the headquarters, she was highly thought of.
“You do me too much honor, Chief Editor Xia. Just as I have said, there is no such thing as getting in the way. Let’s talk about those things later. I’ll go back to my office first and be right back to you if something is up, Chief Editor Xia.” With that, An Lingxi was about to leave. A few steps forward, she turned around and said, “By the way, I have an assistant who just has left America today and will arrive here in two days. I will introduce her to you after the arrival, Chief Editor Xia.”
Xia Ning nodded and said, “OK.” Was the assistant An Lingxi’s follower or sent by the headquarters?
There had been fewer important interviews for World Era Weekly recently after the news about He Yuan and Tianyu Entertainment Company. It was understandable that those great stars were waiting and seeing. But one thing was for sure, which was, Yi Yunrui would work things out soon.
Sensing that it was time for the lunch with the director of the tax revenue office, Xia Ning made some arrangements and set out together with Shu Jing, Man, and Xiaoniao.
There was only a table reserved for the new director of the tax revenue office. It seemed that the few invited guests were all big figures.
The lunch started at twelve o’clock, and the people seated were the leading figures from all walks of life. Among them, Xia Ning felt that she was honored.
The new director was a woman in her forties, being quite kind and amiable. Xia Ning talked to her with caution and she didn’t dare to talk too much. Anyone who was in her position was adept at scheming.
Xia Ning was pregnant and couldn’t drink, and others knew about it. So, they didn’t toast her that often. When the toast came, she took a few sips.
Everyone was flattering each other and it was already over thirteen o’clock when the lunch ended.
At the end of the meal, many people invited the director to their own banquet, but the director pushed them off one by one. It could be seen that the new director was honest and upright.
The guests chatted with the director for a while and then dispersed after the meal.
Xia Ning returned to her car but was surprised to find that there was already a person waiting for her.
This man was Davis Leon.
“Your Highness, why are you here?”
Leon smiled and said, “I miss you. Come to visit you specially.”
Xia Ning raised her eyebrows, “You must be kidding, Your Highness. By the way, any news from Duke Davis Widdison?”
Leon shook his head and said with a sigh, “It seems that my father doesn’t want to see me. I searched for a long time and couldn’t find him.”
Xia Ning pursed her lips. It had been more than a month since the last time she saw the old Duke, and she understood Leon’s anxiety very well.
Seeing the expression on Xia Ning’s face, Leon raised his hand and said, “I know exactly what you are gonna say. You don’t need to comfort me. He must have had his own reasons for doing so. I’m here to tell you that I’m going back to Britain the day after tomorrow.”
“Why not stay here and have fun for a few days?”
“It’s been a couple of days since I came here. I’ve had enough fun so I want to go back to Britain.” If he didn’t come back, no one will know what would happen in their company. Leon then said, “Can I visit the place where you live? Or can you make a cup of coffee for me?”
“Sure.” Thinking about An Lingxi’s coffee, Xia Ning would always give a like, “I just had an associate editor and the coffee she made was so delicious. Just go ahead and have a taste.”
Hearing about that, Leon knew exactly that An Lingxi was there ready to work.
“All right.” Leon asked as if he had sensed something, “Two days ago, I went to play with Zhang Hai. At that night, a little girl named Zhenzhen asked Zhang Hai for help, and I also went with them. That little girl was so sensible.”
It was the third day. To his surprise, he would think of the girl whom he had only seen once from time to time. This was a very strange thing and she was only eight years old.
It seemed to Leon that he did something bad recently. So, he’d better come back to Britain and sober up as soon as possible.
Xia Ning smiled and said, “What a coincidence. Zhenzhen is sensible and intelligent. Baoer is Zhenzhen’s mom, but it’s Zhenzhen who is looking after her mom. Half-jokingly, I believe Zhenzhen can definitely take good care of Baoer.”
Leon’s eyes lit up slightly. It seemed that this girl was really likesome.
“Is Zhenzhen Baoer’s daughter? The last time I came to China, I didn’t see Baoer’s daughter.”
“It’s not the case. Actually, Zhenzhen is to do with Baoer’s husband, Ye Shangcan.” Leon was not an outsider so Xia Ning told it like it was, “Zhenzhen is the daughter of a friend of Ye Shangcan. His friend suffered from a terminal illness so Zhenzhen was entrusted to him. Zhenzhen was only five years old then and we were not sure about whether Baoer could accept or not. But this little girl is very well-behaved and sensible. And she can get on well with Baoer. Therefore, she was adopted by Baoer and Ye Shangcan. And then that’s what you have seen.”
As it turned out, she was young and was subjected to great changes. So, she had to make herself mature and well-behaved.
He knew exactly about that kind of feeling.
All of a sudden, Leon felt he was so close to Zhenzhen.
Her childhood was quite similar to his.
Seeing that Leon didn’t speak as if he was thinking about something, Xia Ning was ready to talk but ended up in silence.
The car quickly returned to the media building. Seeing that it was a company car, the security guard opened the iron gate.
The iron gate opened slowly and just then Xiaoniao cried out as if he sensed something wrong, “Get down.”
All people on the spot were shocked. Without saying a word, Xiaoniao reached out his hands and pressed Leon and Xia Ning down.
At this moment, only a glass-breaking sound could be heard. Leon and Xia Ning felt obvious that Xiaoniao shivered violently.
Snipe！
Xia Ning and Leon both came to the word. Man made a series of quick reactions. Suddenly she pulled the driver to her position like a small chick, turned on the steering wheel, and made the car rush towards the media building.
Xia Ning was frightened. Right at that time, she heard a sound “bang”. That was another bullet hitting the car.
When they were about to reach the main entrance of the media building, Man turned the steering wheel around and the car drifted sideways. Man said, “Xiaoniao, cover Leon and chief editor, and get them out of the car.”
After Man finished talking, Xiaoniao jumped out of the car, pulled open the door of the back seat, and held Xia Ning behind him. Similarly, Leon was gotten out of the car by Xiaoniao, with Jing Shu in the back. They hurried to the inside of the media building.
They then entered a duty room. Man pulled down all the curtains, “Don’t sit by the window. Close the door.”
Man and Xiaoniao stood in front of them, while Jing Shu was dialing the alarm call nearby.
Man kept an eye on the front door, gun in hand, and was ready to fight.
“Chief editor, mobile phones have to be off.” Xiaoniao said that in a low voice.
Xia Ning nodded and pressed the off button. She said as if something crossed her mind, “Oops, Jing Shu, give Deputy Editor An a call and tell her to ask the people in the media building not to go out for the time being.”
“All right.” Jing Shu called An Lingxi immediately and told her what happened. And then she said, “Do I need to turn off my phone?”
Xiaoniao shook his head.
Soon, several people heard the sound of the police alarm. The police arrived within a few minutes.
After a while, there was a knock on the door of the duty room, “Chief Editor Xia, this is An Lingxi, are you there inside?”
Xiaoniao made a sign to Man and Man nodded. He leaned the back of the door and the door was opened.
As soon as the door opened, An Lingxi and several policemen walked in. Seeing that, Man put away her gun.
“Chief editor, are you OK?” An Lingxi rushed inside and was about to talk. Right at the time, she saw Leon on the other side. She was shocked and said, “Leon…”
“It’s quite uncomfortable crouching here.” Leon interrupted and said to An Lingxi, “You are a brave beauty. I think we told you what happened here.”
Hearing about the word “beauty”, An Lingxi said immediately, “I’m OK. I’m not the target. The most important thing is whether Chief Editor Xia was injured.”
“I’m fine. What about you, Leon?”
“Me too,” Leon said. And then he looked down, only to see that his hands were full of blood, and he was stunned on the spot.