Chapter Five: Scolding “Xiao Ling!” “Here!” Luo Yaling raised her hand high, looking innocently at the editor’s stern face. This was Luo Yaling’s new identity – “Xiao Ling”. She came to China under this name, having escaped there. After just a few days, she ran out of money and didn’t want to alert anyone. She decided to take matters into her own hands and found work as a “reporter”. She found it interesting, challenging, and a way to earn money. “What nonsense have you written? A report about respecting the elderly, loving the young, and unity? Do you think you’re some kind of saint? Such a boring piece won’t gain readership.” The editor’s big belly shook with anger. “But I…” “Look carefully, we need explosive news like which business group acquired which company! Don’t you understand?” The editor tossed aside Xiao Ling’s draft and pulled out several others to read to her. “Editor, readers can’t always handle spicy news, so I prepared a cool, refreshing side dish!” Luo Yaling quickly smiled, adjusting her thick-framed glasses. Now she was dressed like a standard old maid, hair pinned, thick-framed glasses on her slightly upturned nose, heavy makeup, without any accessories.
Side dishes will be prepared by others; no need for you to do it.”
“Editor, I actually had an explosive insider scoop to report, but unfortunately…” She had one, but it was ruined by that guy—not her fault!
“Don’t try that with me. I’m telling you, Xiao Ling…”
The editor sighed. “I know you’re serious, but you’re missing that little something. Fine, I’ll give you a chance. I’m assigning you this interview.”
“Have you heard of Xuanling Group?”
“Mm, vaguely, but didn’t pay much attention. Hehe!”
“Xuanling Group is going to collaborate with some company. Go investigate which one.”
“This…” She had worked hard to become a member of Sky Magazine. While interviewing celebrities was no problem, she hated dealing with business people.
“What are you hesitating for? I’m just asking you to do an interview, not asking you to kill someone. Stop with that expression.”
“Editor, that’s not what I meant! I just… don’t want to interact with business people!”
