“I wonder if she can find a way to escape,” Xiao Bai looked at Xie Chi, anxiously running his hands through his hair, “She must be able to, right? She’s so capable. No one can take advantage of her, can they?”
He sought comfort from Xie Chi, but Xie Chi completely ignored him.
Xie Chi had several screens in front of him with surveillance footage, comparing and searching, looking extremely focused.
“What are you doing?” Xiao Bai, feeling encouraged, wanted to help.
“Surveillance,” Xie Chi answered briefly.
Xiao Bai realized he had infiltrated the company’s nearby surveillance cameras, trying to find Lin Xiaoman’s whereabouts.
“I’ll help you look,” Xiao Bai moved closer to the computer and suddenly saw a familiar figure, “Wait, zoom in on this area.”
Xie Chi zoomed in on the area Xiao Bai pointed to. A man in a sharp suit appeared near the company, and though it was only a back view, Xiao Bai recognized him immediately as Ji Zhixian.
“That’s right, Ji Zhixian!” Xiao Bai suddenly remembered that the evidence against Ji Yuan was provided by Ji Zhixian, and he seemed to have a deep connection with Xiao Man.
Although he was reluctant to get involved, now that Lin Xiaoman’s safety was at stake, he couldn’t care less.
Xiaobai asked Xie Chi to find Ji Zhixian’s phone number and called using Lin Xiaoman’s phone. As soon as he started dialing, the contact list showed “Collaborator”.
The call connected, and Xiaobai began to feel nervous.
“Hello—”
The cold voice made Xiaobai’s heart skip a beat.
“I’m Xiaoman’s agent, Xiaobai.”
There was no response on the other end.
Xiaobai hurriedly explained: “Xiaoman has been taken away by the company, and we can’t contact her.”
“It has nothing to do with me.”
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“If we don’t find her quickly, she’ll be in danger, please—”
The call suddenly disconnected, leaving only a dial tone. Xiaobai looked blankly at Xie Chi: “We’ll find her ourselves!”
Ji Zhixian hung up the phone, looking at the full conference room with a cold expression: “Meeting adjourned.”
Zhang Chengxu had never seen him take a call during a meeting or interrupt it like this. Thinking something was wrong, he carefully asked after everyone left: “President Ji, do you have any instructions?”
Ji Zhixian looked at him, moved his lips, but ultimately said nothing.
He had already cut off all contact with that unreasonable woman. Why should he care about her safety? He had long known that someone with her personality would eventually offend people.
Ji Zhixian didn’t want to care about her. With such a stubborn personality, she should learn her lesson.
But for some reason, the image of her drinking alone in a corner kept floating in his mind, refusing to disappear.
Xiaobai’s words echoed again, and Ji Zhixian frowned. He suddenly remembered overhearing a group talking about bringing new talents to a gathering yesterday.
In their circle, it was most natural for newcomers wanting to make it in the entertainment industry to rely on the company and connect with those with money and power.
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Of course, some companies would directly offer their new talents to wealthy and powerful individuals to gain resources.
Zhang Chengxu stood beside Ji Zhixian, not daring to leave without his dismissal. As he carefully waited, he saw Ji Zhixian emanating a chilling aura, involuntarily stepping back.
“Did Director Xu mention a gathering at the Junlin Hotel today?” Ji Zhixian’s voice was ice-cold.
Zhang Chengxu involuntarily shivered: “Yes… yes.”
“Arrange it. I’m going now.”
Zhang Chengxu was stunned. Ji Zhixian had always disdained such gatherings. But he didn’t dare question him and immediately responded: “Okay.”
When Ji Zhixian arrived at Junlin Hotel, Director Chang was attending the gathering with Star Entertainment’s board member, Director Yang.
Normally, he wouldn’t be invited to such an event, but today’s most popular Lin Xiaoman was brought by him. Director Yang, seeing his potential, had brought him along to network.
The door suddenly opened, and the room fell silent. Everyone looked towards the entrance.
Ji Zhixian slowly walked in, his icy gaze sweeping across the room, making everyone feel a chill, no one daring to speak.
Director Yang was the first to approach, smiling brilliantly: “President Ji, you’re here.”
“President Ji,” Chang quickly greeted.
“This will be our company’s major shareholder in the future,” Director Yang introduced Chang to Ji Zhixian, “President Ji, this is our marketing director, very capable.”
Chang was shocked, having not heard that New He Agency was acquiring the company.
Ji Zhixian looked at him and coldly smiled: “I heard you brought a good talent today.”
“President Ji knows her too, it’s Lin Xiaoman,” Chang said, having just received a notice from New He Agency to terminate Lin Xiaoman’s contract. “This girl is uncooperative. She needs to be taught a lesson.”
“Director Yang,” Ji Zhixian’s mouth curved, but his eyes held no humor, “is this the capable person you mentioned? No wonder Star Entertainment has always been a useless company.”
“President Ji,” Chang panicked, “I’m not sure where I went wrong. Please advise me.”
“Are you questioning me?” Ji Zhixian’s gaze flashed, and Chang felt an overwhelming pressure, involuntarily lowering his head.
“I wouldn’t dare…”
“Daring to touch my people, my company has no place for you,” Ji Zhixian’s voice was soft but resonated clearly in the quiet room.
Director Yang realized Ji Zhixian was here for Lin Xiaoman. He hurriedly handed over a room key: “President Ji, here’s the room key. I’ll handle the aftermath.”
After Ji Zhixian left the room, Chang’s legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground.
Offending Ji Zhixian meant his end.
★, Chapter Forty-Two: Refusal
After leaving the bathroom, Lin Xiaoman not only had her hands and feet bound but her eyes were also covered.
Looks like someone is coming.
Lin Xiaoman secretly took out a blade, carefully cutting the rope, but leaving a small part that could be easily broken by struggling. After a while, she seemed to hear the door open, and someone came in, with the two guarding her apparently retreating.
Then, she heard the door close.
The person approached slowly.
Lin Xiaoman’s palms began to sweat, and she held her breath.
Getting closer, seemingly right in front of her.
Lin Xiaoman heard him crouch down.
Seemingly leaning in.
Lin Xiaoman suddenly lunged at him, originally intending to catch him off guard, knock him down, and then subdue him with the blade.
But the first step went wrong.
The newcomer firmly caught her.
As she raised her hand to break free from the rope, the other party firmly controlled her.
Lin Xiaoman began to panic now. She thought she could escape by surprise, but now with her hands restrained, she was well aware that a woman’s strength was absolutely less than a man’s.
What should she do?
She tried to stay calm, but her whole body couldn’t help but tremble.
Suddenly, she discovered that the familiar crisp scent on the other person was one she recognized.
“Ji Zhixian?”
“Don’t be afraid.”
The blindfold was removed, and seeing that handsome and reassuring face, Lin Xiaoman felt as safe as a drowning person suddenly touching ground. Her nose suddenly felt sour, and she let out a sigh of relief.
Ji Zhixian lowered his eyes, meeting her reddened eyes. Looking pitiful, it made one’s heart feel like it was being grabbed, wishing to cut into a thousand pieces those who had hurt her.
His voice lowered further: “It’s okay now.”
The tone was gentler than ever.
Lin Xiaoman’s eyes grew redder.
She had endured for too long, from being forcibly taken away to waiting in the hotel. But no one knew how afraid she was in her heart.
