“President Shen, I’m just repeating what I’ve heard, so you don’t need to take it seriously,” Luo Yaling emphasized. “I heard that you’re interested in a cooperation partner, specifically Tianxiang Company, currently ranked third.” She continued to make things up, hoping she’d accidentally guessed correctly.
“Oh?” Shen Yixuan narrowed his dark eyes.
He’s so composed, not willing to reveal anything. How frustrating!
“Such rumors won’t affect your company’s cooperation with them. But to eliminate these false rumors, I hope you can clarify…” Luo Yaling sought to extract information to complete her task.
“Your interview request…”
“Twenty-five minutes would be fine. Or… twenty minutes would do. I won’t waste your precious time.” She quickly modified her request upon seeing his expression. If he still refused, she’d make sure he’d regret it. Although she smiled brightly, she had cursed him in her mind.
“Actually, Miss Xiao can save those twenty minutes.”
“President Shen, you mean…” Luo Yaling’s hand clenched tightly behind her back, possibly from anger. Her smile remained bright, but her heart was in turmoil.
Could it be that he wouldn’t even spare her twenty minutes? Fine! He’s asking for it! Just wait and see.
Picking up her tools, Luo Yaling applied heavy makeup, adjusted her glasses, and glanced at her reflection—a face like many others. Satisfied, she smiled and headed towards the Sky Magazine office.
Upon arrival, she encountered Wang Qing.
“Little Ling! Oversleeping again!” Wang Qing remarked, impressed by the young girl who had been late multiple times yet never fired.
“Hehe! Not early, not late, exactly ten o’clock!” Luo Yaling laughed and playfully stuck out her tongue.
“You…” Wang Qing flicked Luo Yaling’s forehead.
“Ouch, Sister Qing… that hurts!” she said, looking pitiful.
“It’s out! Our sales volume has finally beaten our rivals. Little Ling, the old editor says you deserve the most credit!” Zhang Strong announced triumphantly.
Luo Yaling, still rubbing her forehead, was stunned. “Is that true?”
“Of course! Xuanling Group signed a contract with Tianxiang Company, granting management rights. This insider scoop is what our Sky Magazine was the first to publish, naturally attracting readers!” he boasted before leaving.
“Is that so!” Luo Yaling murmured, realizing how a small piece of insider information could yield significant benefits. Fortunately, her efforts hadn’t gone unnoticed.
“Little Ling, congratulations! How did you manage this? I can’t understand how you got in and met that cool CEO,” Wang Qing wondered, recalling her own failed attempts with Shen Yixuan’s notorious cold reputation.
“Well…” Luo Yaling awkwardly laughed, not planning to reveal she had tricked her way in.
“Hey, you didn’t use a ‘honey trap’, did you?” Wang Qing teased, nudging Luo Yaling.
“Sister Qing, what are you talking about?” Luo Yaling was shocked, her glasses nearly falling off. A beauty trap? Her? Impossible!
“Luo Yaling quickly spoke up for Wang Qing. I don’t want him to misunderstand. If they could be together, that would be quite nice. I could play matchmaker.”
“Xiao Ling, I heard from the chief editor that this issue’s sales will be very high. Your credit is not small,” Chen Lei shared the news.
“No way! This is all thanks to everyone’s efforts! I can’t take all the credit,” she said, uncomfortable with the praise.
“Then let’s celebrate our hard work tonight. What do you say?”
Chen Lei explained the purpose of the gathering to everyone.
“Okay…” Everyone responded in unison, some even cheering. Instantly, they were filled with joy.
Chapter Ten: Fighting
In the Youle Empire, noisy sounds filled the air as men and women displayed intense dance moves on the dance floor.
In an ordinary room in the Youle Empire, the employees of Sky Magazine had gathered, except for one who was missing.
“Today, everyone can come out to relax, thanks to Xiao Ling’s good fortune. Where is she?” The old editor suddenly realized Xiao Ling was not there.
“I don’t know. She might not have arrived yet,” Wang Qing responded, pondering Xiao Ling’s absence and her own contributions.
“Oh, let’s not wait for her. Everyone go have fun! Enjoy yourselves!” The old editor shouted excitedly.
Suddenly, everyone dispersed to find their own entertainment.
In a small suite, the living room was cluttered with items and dust, indicating the owner hadn’t cleaned in a long time.
This was Luo Yaling’s place, and she was sound asleep.
The person on the bed began to stir.
“Ah! Terrible, I just wanted to take a quick nap, how did I fall asleep?”
How awful, there’s a gathering!” Luo Yaling jumped up from the bed. She had just come back and lied down for a quick nap, unknowingly falling asleep.
“Ah! It’s already 9 o’clock! More than an hour has passed. They probably haven’t all gathered yet. It should be fine; being a little late shouldn’t be a big problem. Just one person missing. Well, I’ll go check!” she muttered to herself. Then, she grabbed her large shoulder bag and rushed out.
On the way to Youle Empire, Luo Yaling suddenly caught sight of several hooligans surrounding a young man in an alley.
“Today, I’m in a good mood. Doing a good deed isn’t bad. It’s been so long since I’ve stretched my muscles. Okay, I’ll help. I’m going to be late anyway; a few more minutes won’t kill me,” she murmured, then walked into the alley with a determined expression.
“Hey! So many of you bullying a kid? Aren’t you ashamed?” Luo Yaling stood with her hands on her hips, addressing the hooligans.
“Go, go, go. You ugly monster, what are you doing here? Scram and don’t interfere with my business,” one hooligan said, trying to chase her away.
“What did you say? Dare to say that again? I’m handling this matter today.” Luo Yaling glared, determined to confront them.
“Ugly monster, didn’t you hear me? Be smart and get out of the way. Don’t interfere with my good deed,” the self-proclaimed big shot said, leering at the boy in the corner.
Luo Yaling adjusted her glasses and looked at the young boy, struck by his almost feminine beauty. How confusing! Was it normal to look so beautiful and be out at night? She had encountered perverts before, and now it seemed she faced more trouble.
“Boss, this girl came on her own. Why don’t we have some fun too? Although she’s not much to look at, I wonder if she’ll taste different,” one of his minions said, leering at her.
Luo Yaling cursed inwardly. These pigs had truly angered her. If she didn’t teach them a lesson, she wouldn’t be Luo Yaling.
“Okay, then leave this one to you. Little sweetie, your big brother is coming,” the leader said, rushing towards the young man. But the boy looked at him disdainfully, about to act.
“Hey, big shot, aren’t you in a hurry? Let me help you have some fun first,” Luo Yaling shouted, throwing a flirtatious wink, disgusted by the situation.
Modification Report
- Removed repetitive descriptions of Luo Yaling’s feelings.
- Streamlined dialogue for clarity.
- Eliminated unnecessary commentary about the boy’s beauty.
- Maintained coherence and original style.
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Just looking makes Luo Yaling want to throw up, but she suppresses her urge.
Hehe! The show is about to begin!
“Oh! You’ll serve me? Good! I don’t mind your ugliness. Make me feel good, and if you’re impressive enough, I’ll reward you,” the hooligan said to Luo Yaling, leering at her.
Ptui!
“Then I’ll let you all have a good time!” Luo Yaling’s tone turned icy as she took a fighting stance.
The hooligans sensed something was wrong and said to their boss: “Boss, it seems we’ve provoked someone we shouldn’t have.” The speaker trembled in fear.
“Idiots, what are you afraid of? There are five of us and she’s just one! Go get her!” the boss shouted.
