Chapter 117 - A Handsome Journalist
'Oh, so you are the Boss of the place?'
Zhao Hua's intentions for approaching her became clear in Chen Yi mind.
Put in an effort?
What kind of effort?
Be a bootlicker to you?
"You do not need to be apologetic. I am definitely Chen Yi. You only said what was right." Chen Yi's eyes scanned the room, her gaze grazing across each person who made a nasty remark about her. When her eyes returned to Zhao Hua, her imperturbable smile faded, evoking a disconcerted frown from Zhao Hua's.
"And I don't deserve Sister Zhao's concern. I am certain I am self-sufficient against rumors of any sort," Chen Yi's unfazed eyes stuck Zhao Hua strong, the way she looked straight into Zhao Hua's eyes, refusing to submit, proclaiming to retaliate. ", and against all those who initiate said rumors."
Zhao Hua had not expected that response from Chen Yi, her eyes widening in disbelief as she stepped back, her face scrunching up in annoyance. "Suits yourself." She threw her words, shrugging and turning around when not finding anything else to say. "Don't come back running to your senior later on."
"Did she just reject Zhao Jie?"
"OMG, she is unlucky. If only she knew Zhao Jie and Brother Qin—"
"Shut up, do you want to be assigned on replacement roles again?"
Peace returned after that.
Chen Yi failed to realize that her conduct had risen a silent admirer among the crowd.
Underneath a pair of spectacles, clear blue eyes were observing everything.
In the beginning, the handsome face was shrouded in apathy. Once Chen Yi's identity was revealed, his eyes regained vitality.
"So she is the one." A faint smile played at the corner of his lips, his eyes clearing in recognization.
"Sir, the recent news regarding Mr. Fu's fiance's mother... Despite the combined effort from Jiang family media corporate and CEO Fu, they had been unable to suppress the matter." His assistant said.
Xu Jiayi's eyes continued to observe Chen Yi. "Do you think what I think?"
"Yes Sir. There's involvement from the underworld. A superpower had pulled the strings. Only such power could suppress both CEO Fu and the Jiang family without divulging its identity."
Xu Jiayi laughed. "Smart girl. Then you must know what to do next."
"Yes Sir."
...
Qin Chanpu finally appeared, all the women encircling him in no time, surrounding him with flatteries and praises of all sorts. However, everyone was mindful to not step closer to him than Zhao Hua did. They all let the two of them have enough space. Qin Chanpu seemed to enjoy the female attention, joyous laughter being let out at intervals.
By chance his eyes landed on Chen Yi, his smile faded.
"Brother Qin, here look, I am following the new skincare you suggested. What do you think? Have I become pretty enough for the role you mentioned?" Zhao Hua pulled at Qin Chanpu's sleeve in an attempt to distract him away from Chen Yi.
Qin Chanpu ignored her. "Who is she?"
"Oh, she? She is Chen Yi." Zhao Hua restrained her gurgling jealousy and replied respectfully. Her eyes flashed. "Pretty, isn't she? What a shame, she is CEO Fu's ex. No man in the company would be able to court her otherwise they would risk the CEO's fury."
"So she is Chen Yi." Qin Chanpu disregarded the implications in Zhao Hua's words. With Chen Ying's assistance, CEO Fu would not care. A perverted intention rose in his heart as he realized the picture on Chen Yi's profile did no justice to her. She was pretty beyond belief.
Right at that moment, a man stepped out from his inconspicuous corner, immediately garnering everyone's attention in the room. Once he was recognized, the room erupted into an uproar.
When Qin Chanpu's eyes shifted from Chen Yi to Xu Jiayi, he was shocked, his face changing colors in a matter of seconds, from ruddy to pale, from lust to dread. Shock took no time to morph into terror, prompting Qin Chanpu to run like a headless chicken to greet Xu Jiayi in a gratifying manner, literally licking his boots throwing whatever compliment that came to his mouth while guiding Xu Jiayi to his office.
The situation was absurd. Qin Chanpu was more flattering towards Xu Jiayi than the women were to him.
"Xu Jiayi...?" Chen Yi recognized him, a slow frown gathering over her face stimulating a question from her. "What is he doing here?"
A top-tier journalist in a top-tier media agency. Even if Fu Entertainment had some name, Qin Chanpu was a small-time Manager. He could not have made some accomplishments to have attracted media attention.
"What else? To have this bastard convicted for the things he did." Out of nowhere, a bitter voice responded. The intense disgust, totally unconcealed.
Chen Yi turned around, finding an unfamiliar face. "If I am not wrong, you were standing beside Mr Xu?"
"Very observant. Mr Xu did not misjudge you. I am Mr Xu's assistant, Xie Ming. Mr Xu, wanted me to pass this to you." Xie Ming swept her eyes around. Finding everyone was distracted gawking at Xu Jiayi, her fingers slipped into her purse, clasping a small card and putting it in Chen Yi's hand furtively.
Chen Yi accepted the card, twirling it in her fingers finding it contained Xu Jiayi's personal contact. "What's that for?"
"If you are going to work under this man, you will need it soon."
By the time Xu Jiayi left, Qin Chanpu appeared like wilted grass, his demeanour lost all the vigour and professionalism, no more letting out the cheerful laughter.
"Zhao Hua, I have signed your documents. You can leave now." Qin Chanpu waved his hands, his tone implying his irritable temper.
Zhao Hua did not take the hint, being very reluctant to part from Qin Chanpu. Anxiety was vivid in her eyes. Only after being told off harshly, did she leave Chen Yi alone with Qin Chanpu.
Before leaving, she did not miss on passing a dirty look to Chen Yi.
Chen Yi responded with a meaningful smile, prompting Zhao Hua to stomp away in irritation.
"Hmm... You do not have any experience in the field, honestly, I don't know how you managed to even get accepted by the talent recruitment department, I would not have taken you in if not for a word from your cousin." Qin Chanpu feigned his professionalism, asserting with simulated superiority.
"Manager Qin, are you referring that Manager Shen made a mistake by recruiting me?" Chen Yi's thin lips stretched into a smile, telling Qin Chanpu that she was not going to have it. "In that case...are you doubting her eye for talent? Manager Shen won't be happy to hear this."
Chen Yi's words hit Qin Chanpu hard.
In any workplace, there existed a hierarchy. In that hierarchy, Shen Yue was several steps above Qin Chanpu.
Not only that, she knew many inside secrets of Qin Chanpu, secrets that could jeopardize his career, she even held the proof that could potentially lead him to prison in the current court case he was stuck in.
He could not offend her.
"No, Shen Yue is the head of the talent recruiting department. How could she have made a mistake?" Qin Chanpu forced out a smile, his eyes barely containing his anger.
"Exactly my thoughts, Manager." Chen Yi's smile prickled Qin Chanpu.
The dramatic fight between Shen Yue and Qin Chanpu on their social media accounts the other day appeared in Chen Yi's mind. They had not stopped until the company stepped in, compensating Shen Yue by taking away an artiste under Qin Chanpu and giving her to Shen Yue.
An unresolvable conflict.
And Chen Yi made use of it.
Qin Chanpu's eyes scanned Chen Yi's profile, after a while he said. "Very well," His initial distress disappeared, he was once again calm, his eyes becoming rich with derision. "These are the few jobs that suit someone on your level. Select one and take them."
No matter what, Qin Chanpu was the one who held all the opportunities. It was particularly important for Chen Yi as she, for being a newbie, had no social contacts...or so Qin Chanpu thought.
Qin Chanpu watched Chen Yi leave, sagging into his office chair with exhaustion. "If not for that bastard Xu Jiayi spoiling the mood...I would have taught this bitch a lesson. You can fly for a few days, eventually, you will have to kneel before me." Qin Chanpu's eyes shifted over his phone. Picking it up, he scrolled through his contacts. "Chen Ying... There is no way I can get out of this bastard Xu clutches without your help."
The first thing Chen Yi did outside was to casually throw those files into a bin.
What she did not observe was at a distance stood Xie Ming. She observed Chen Yi's actions, dialing up to Xu Jiayi. "Yes, Mr.. Xu, you were right about Miss Chen Yi."