Ge Xuan Si's anger exploded the moment he heard Leng Rui Jie's insult to Lin Xing Wan.
He rushed to Leng Rui Jie and grabbed his collar. "Apologize to her!"
Ge Xuan Si could tolerate any insult or torment from Leng Rui Jie.
But he couldn't stand anyone speaking ill of Lin Xing Wan. He even let the darkness and madness in his heart grow, wanting Leng Rui Jie dead.
"The new boss just started, and you're already sucking up so much. Did you serve her well last night for her to bring you here?" Leng Rui Jie didn't care about Ge Xuan Si at all, nor had he ever cared about Lin Xing Wan. After all, the Leng family's power surpassed that of the Gu and Lin families.
"Try touching me today," Leng Rui Jie even provocatively pulled out a smile.
Just as Ge Xuan Si clenched his fist, ready to strike, Zhou Jin Bai stopped him.
Leng Rui Jie's smile became even more unrestrained. "You're sensible..."
He had intended to praise Zhou Jin Bai, but then felt a sharp pain in his cheek.
Zhou Jin Bai's punch was faster, harder, and more accurate!
Leng Rui Jie spat out a large mouthful of blood, including two knocked-out teeth.
Only then did Zhou Jin Bai slowly say to Ge Xuan Si, "You still have an audition to go to, don't get hurt."
In fact, with Zhou Jin Bai's abilities, dealing with a scumbag like Leng Rui Jie would have been as easy as lifting a finger.
But he had offended Lin Xing Wan, and Zhou Jin Bai only wanted to avenge his woman immediately.
Showing off was for others to see, but protecting his wife meant not letting her suffer any grievance, not for a single moment.
"You dare hit me?" Leng Rui Jie grimaced in pain, his words slurred.
Zhou Jin Bai threw another punch, and Leng Rui Jie was sent crashing to the ground.
Seeing this, the surrounding crowd immediately formed a protective circle around Lin Xing Wan and the others, some even taking out their phones to take pictures and record videos.
Zhou Jin Bai placed a foot on Leng Rui Jie's head. "If your mouth can't speak properly, sew it shut, so you don't spew filth everywhere."
"Let me go! Do you know who I am? I am the sole heir of the Leng family. Have you heard of the Leng family? Our master is Master Qin Liu. If you don't let me go, no matter how strong your background is, the Leng family will not let you go, and Master Qin Liu will make sure you vanish without a trace."
"Oh? Is that so? I'd like to see who vanishes without a trace."
Lin Xing Wan took out her phone and dialed Master Qin Liu's number, which she had noted down a few days prior.
The call was answered quickly, and Master Qin Liu's gentle and kind voice came through, "Miss Lin, is there something you need from me?"
"Hello, Master Qin Liu. Today, at the entrance of Oriental Consortium, I encountered Leng Rui Jie, the sole heir of the Leng family. He not only insulted my artist but also threatened to make Jin Bai vanish without a trace. Will you be handling this matter?"
Although Lin Xing Wan spoke with conviction, she was inwardly uncertain.
"Miss Lin, give me one minute. I will resolve this matter immediately." Master Qin Liu felt his head buzzing. It seemed his subordinates needed a good lesson.
"Okay."
Lin Xing Wan hung up the phone. Leng Rui Jie sneered, "Do you think I'll be scared just by making a phone call? None of you will get away today."
As soon as Leng Rui Jie finished speaking, his phone in his pocket rang.
His agent quickly took out his phone. "Young Master Leng, it's Master Qin Liu."
"Hurry up and answer it, what are you waiting for!" Leng Rui Jie glared at his slow-witted agent. If his head weren't being stepped on, he would have kicked the agent by now.
The agent pressed the 'answer' button and held the phone to Leng Rui Jie's ear.
On the other end, Master Qin Liu roared, "Damn it, Leng Rui Jie, Lin Xing Wan is not someone you can afford to offend. If you don't apologize to her, I guarantee that after today, the Leng family will be erased from Rong City, and I will have you crippled."
Master Qin Liu's words sent Leng Rui Jie into a complete breakdown.
He didn't know what his relationship with Lin Xing Wan was, only that if he didn't obey Master Qin Liu, the man would definitely keep his word.
Leng Rui Jie was so terrified he wet himself. He immediately begged for mercy, "I'm sorry, President Lin. I was wrong. Please spare me."
Lin Xing Wan sneered, "Didn't you want to make us vanish without a trace?"
"No, I was just joking. I was blind and underestimated you."
Leng Rui Jie was driven to the brink of madness. He couldn't imagine what would happen to the entire Leng family if Lin Xing Wan didn't forgive him.
"The person you should apologize to is not me, but Ge Xuan Si." Lin Xing Wan's gaze fell on the silent young man. "How he used to bully you, you bully him back now. Even if the sky falls, I will support you."
If you have the advantage, why let it go?
Especially when dealing with a villain like Leng Rui Jie, he should taste the bitter fruit he sowed.
Zhou Jin Bai released his foot from Leng Rui Jie's face. Leng Rui Jie quickly crawled to Ge Xuan Si's side, pathetically tugging at his pant leg. "Ge Xuan Si, I'm sorry, please forgive me. I promise to avoid you whenever I see you from now on. Please."
"You've already done what you did. Don't just say sorry. You need to suffer the same pain he did for it to be an apology."
Zhou Jin Bai looked down at Leng Rui Jie, his deep voice carrying an irrefutable command.
Ge Xuan Si couldn't articulate his feelings at that moment.
His eyelashes trembled, and his gaze remained fixed on Leng Rui Jie, who was begging like a dog.
He had thought that by joining Top Entertainment, he could get closer to her, even closer...
Until today, seeing how easily Lin Xing Wan had dealt with Leng Rui Jie, Ge Xuan Si realized how naive his thoughts were.
If it weren't for this woman, he wouldn't have been able to make Leng Rui Jie behave like this, even if he worked his whole life.
If he couldn't become strong quickly, what right would he have to continue by her side?
The darkness in the young man's eyes gradually widened, and he unconsciously clenched his fists. "I want to see a dog crawl and hear it bark."
Leng Rui Jie dared not disobey. In front of everyone, he lifted his backside, crawling and barking, "Woof woof woof."
Ge Xuan Si felt no pleasure in revenge. Seeing Leng Rui Jie groveling, it felt as if he himself was crawling on the ground.
He had grown up in an orphanage, and no one had ever cared about him. He had lied for money and abandoned his dignity to survive, yet he had no shame for anything he had done.
But when all of this met Lin Xing Wan, he felt himself to be base and filthy.
Just as Ge Xuan Si was enveloped by negative emotions, he felt a pat on his shoulder. "No one will bully you anymore."
"Thank you." Ge Xuan Si suppressed the surging emotions within him, his gaze as deep as a well.
"Go to your audition. Don't waste time on people who are irrelevant." Zhou Jin Bai glanced at his watch; it was almost time for Ge Xuan Si's turn to audition.
"Okay." Ge Xuan Si walked into the Oriental Consortium building.
Lin Xing Wan gave Leng Rui Jie a look of utter disgust. "If there is any negative report about Ge Xuan Si online, I will not let you go."
"I understand. I will definitely delete everything on my phone."
Leng Rui Jie was terrified. Only after Lin Xing Wan and Zhou Jin Bai left did he finally pass out.
More than forty minutes passed, and Ge Xuan Si still hadn't called them.
Lin Xing Wan's mood began to grow anxious.
"He won't be in trouble, will he?" Lin Xing Wan unconsciously tugged at Zhou Jin Bai's hand, her expression worried.
"Maybe his number was further back in the queue. Let's wait a bit longer."
Zhou Jin Bai soothed her gently. If something could happen at the Oriental Consortium, then there would be no safe place in this world.
"I'll go buy some water. You wait here."
Zhou Jin Bai said, got up from his chair, and walked outside.
Lin Xing Wan nodded obediently and continued to wait.
Not far from Lin Xing Wan, Lin Shi Rou, intimately linked with Gu Shao Ting's arm, said in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Husband, what if I don't get selected?"
"You will! Rou Rou is so beautiful. Unless they're blind, how could they possibly let go of such a treasure like you?" Gu Shao Ting said, nudging Lin Shi Rou's chest with his elbow.
Lin Shi Rou's face flushed. "You're so naughty. There are so many people watching."
Just as Lin Shi Rou finished speaking, she noticed Gu Shao Ting had stopped in his tracks. She looked in a certain direction with confusion.
Lin Shi Rou looked over, her face immediately darkening.
"Why is my sister here? Shall we go say hello?" Gu Shao Ting did not object to Lin Shi Rou's words.
The two walked towards Lin Xing Wan.
"Sister, what a coincidence, you're here. You're not here to bring an artist for an audition, are you? I'm not trying to be mean, but with this much effort, you might as well stay home and sleep. How could the Oriental Consortium's crew possibly take a liking to the old, weak, sick, and disabled people in your company?"
Lin Shi Rou covered her mouth and laughed, her posture as arrogant as a peacock displaying its feathers.
Gu Shao Ting, on the other hand, stared intently at the woman before him. She was wearing a sky-blue dress today, shedding her usual monotonous appearance and giving a stunning impression.
Especially her eyes, like hooks, stirring up a man's desire.
He seemed to regret breaking off his engagement with Lin Xing Wan.
"I don't know if Oriental Consortium will take a liking to my company's people; but I can be sure they definitely won't take a liking to someone like you. God sprinkled wisdom on humanity, but you alone held up an umbrella. With this much time, why don't you hire a tutor and learn some acting skills?"
Lin Xing Wan retaliated in kind. If her emotions weren't on her face, where else would they be? She wasn't the Mona Lisa.
"Rou Rou was just kindly reminding you. Look how repulsive you are with all those sharp edges." Gu Shao Ting's fleeting good impression of Lin Xing Wan vanished completely with her sharp and sarcastic words.
"I just said a few truthful words. Look how anxious you are. Are you a cornered dog jumping over a wall?" Lin Xing Wan transformed into Lin the Debater. Since she had already fallen out with them, there was no need to pretend anymore.
Gu Shao Ting was about to say something else, but Lin Shi Rou stopped him. "Shao Ting, sister has always been too proud. We'll know who wins and who loses in a few days. Why get angry with someone unworthy?"
Gu Shao Ting felt comforted. He didn't seem to want to say another word to Lin Xing Wan. "Rou Rou, if some people were as gentle and sensible as you, they wouldn't be so disliked. Let's go."
Just as Gu Shao Ting finished speaking, a childish voice rang out, "Sister Lin, this bouquet of flowers is for you."
All three turned their attention to a very cute little girl. Lin Shi Rou naturally reached out to take it. "Thank you."
The little girl immediately dodged and said directly, "These flowers are not for you!"
Lin Xing Wan hesitated, "Are these flowers for me?"
The little girl nodded obediently, "Yes, they're for you. Handsome Brother told me to tell you not to argue with two pigs, because you have no common language."
Lin Xing Wan was amused by the little girl's words. She took the flowers. The fiery red roses made her look even more radiant than the flowers.
"Who are you calling a pig? How can you be so ill-mannered, child?" Lin Shi Rou was furious and glared fiercely at the little girl.
The little girl immediately ran away, making a face at her. "Pig, stupid pig... ugly sow."
Lin Xing Wan saw Ge Xuan Si's figure appear in the crowd and, truly not wanting to argue with two pigs, left gracefully.
"How do you feel?" Lin Xing Wan walked up to Ge Xuan Si, her tone concerned.
"The interviewer just told me to wait for notification." Ge Xuan Si glanced at the roses in Lin Xing Wan's arms, his eyes flickering with an unreadable light.
"Don't be nervous. Just do your best, and leave the rest to fate." Lin Xing Wan comforted the young man beside her. "Let's go, we'll take you back."
"No need, I can take a taxi myself."
After saying that, Ge Xuan Si quickened his pace and walked towards the exit.
Sigh...
Lin Xing Wan watched Ge Xuan Si's retreating back and sighed silently.
This child, why does he seem so distant towards everyone?
"If you keep looking, I'll get jealous." Zhou Jin Bai's voice sounded by Lin Xing Wan's ear.
The man handed her a bottle of opened water, a hint of teasing on his face.
Lin Xing Wan withdrew her gaze and explained, "I just feel like Ge Xuan Si is like a block of ice."
"Everyone's personality is different. Since the interview is over, we should go too." Zhou Jin Bai naturally took Lin Xing Wan's hand and walked towards the parking lot.
"Oh, right, why did you suddenly send me flowers?"
"I saw a little girl selling flowers and bought a bouquet."
"So you felt sorry for the little girl..." Lin Xing Wan's tone was a little sour.
"I do feel sorry for the little girl, but when I saw the flowers, I thought of my wife. Fresh flowers suit a beautiful woman."
"Hmph. Sweet talk." Lin Xing Wan's lips curved upwards, her whole being radiating happiness.
At this moment, she was not the invincible iron lady of the business world, but merely a little woman nourished by love.
Lin Xing Wan sat in the passenger seat and took several photos of the bouquet, finally selecting one to use as her WeChat Moments background.
It looked beautiful no matter how she looked at it, and she felt happier the more she looked.
Zhou Jin Bai occasionally glanced at the woman beside him. A bouquet of flowers made her so happy. If she knew what was going to happen tonight, he couldn't imagine what expression she would have.
After the car had been driving on the road for more than ten minutes, Lin Xing Wan, who had only just realized, noticed that the scenery outside the car window was unfamiliar.
"This isn't the way home. Where are we going?"
"You'll know soon." Since he intended to give Lin Xing Wan a surprise, Zhou Jin Bai naturally wouldn't tell her in advance.
It was just that he was very worried, could this woman's little heart really handle it?