"Su He was a veteran of the company, having made significant contributions. To be kicked out like this is truly disheartening!"
"Who's saying it isn't! If such a meritorious person can be fired on a whim, what hope do we have?"
"Su He is actually a good person, quiet and not one to stir up trouble. She must have been pushed too far this time to resign in anger."
"Director Zhang is truly going too far! Ever since she was parachuted into the company, she hasn't stopped scolding people. We're all born to our parents, why does she think she's superior! Just because she's the boss's relative?"
"If the company continues to blur the lines between public and private, it will be finished sooner or later!"
After Su He left, many people secretly took out their phones and expressed their feelings in groups without supervisors.
Suddenly, a discordant message popped up.
The sender was Wu Yan. "Doesn't anyone else think Su He's gait is a bit strange?"
The group was silent for a while, then someone chimed in: "I noticed it earlier, but I didn't feel comfortable asking her. It seems her excuse of feeling unwell was genuine."
"I think her current state looks more like someone who's indulged too much," Wu Yan, having had several boyfriends, naturally made a suggestive remark.
They were all adults, and nothing was off-limits.
Soon, everyone began to speculate.
"Didn't she and Lu Jingyang get divorced? Could she have found a new partner so quickly?"
"Judging by her walk, yesterday must have been quite intense!"
"It must have been exhausting to walk like that. It's hard to imagine what kind of wild behavior she might have displayed in bed..."
"Good thing I never pursued her. She doesn't seem like a decent person at all."
Once this topic was broached, the group chat immediately started flashing.
Of course, there were also those who defended Su He.
For example, Xiao Li.
"Wu Yan, without any evidence, it's really ungraceful of you to badmouth someone behind their back!"
Wu Yan replied, "I'm just saying it looks like it, I didn't say it's definite. Why are you so anxious? Oh, I see. Su He mentored you before, right? She must have given you a lot of advantages. Otherwise, how could you, a nursing major, establish yourself in the company? As they say, 'one who takes favors is beholden to the giver'..."
"Wu Yan, watch your mouth!" Even a rabbit will bite when cornered.
Xiao Li was generally good-tempered, but under Wu Yan's repeated provocation, she couldn't help but lose her temper.
"I'm just speaking casually, why are you so nervous?" Wu Yan was a few years older and knew how to control her temper.
Xiao Li clenched her fists, furious and wanting to lash out. "I've screenshotted your messages. If Su He decides to sue you, I'll gladly provide the evidence."
After speaking, she turned to the others in the office area and said, "We've been colleagues for years, and Su He has never offended any of you. She even frequently brought you local specialties. You don't have to remember her kindness, but at least show some respect."
"Oh, and by the way, Su He has only resigned, she hasn't left the group yet." After saying this, Xiao Li felt a lot better.
The next second, many people started scrambling to recall their messages, afraid of being a step too slow and having their words captured as evidence.
*
Su He left the office building with her heavy boxes, but after a short while, she couldn't carry it anymore.
Her legs were extremely stiff, like wooden posts, and wouldn't bend. Despite her best efforts to restrain herself, she couldn't fight her body's functions. The way she walked was as awkward as it could be.
A pleasant melody chimed, and her phone began to ring.
It was Lu Yanbei.
This ringtone was specifically set for him, so she wouldn't miss his calls.
"Where are you?" Lu Yanbei's voice sounded a bit low, authoritative without being angry.
Su He unconsciously licked her lips. "I just finished my resignation at the company and I'm on my way back."
"Resigned?" This surprised Lu Yanbei.
Didn't she like her job very much?
"It's a long story." Su He didn't want to complain about the odd people and events at the company and affect the mood of the big boss. "Mr. Lu, do you have any instructions calling me?"
Hearing the address "Mr. Lu," Lu Yanbei seemed displeased. "I have a social engagement tonight, accompany me."
"I'm afraid I can't today," Su He politely refused.
"Reason?" Lu Yanbei pursed his lips unhappily.
"I can barely walk." Su He tucked her phone between her ear and shoulder, holding the box as she flagged down a taxi at the intersection. "After running five laps, I'm completely wasted. You wouldn't want to bring a zombie out and embarrass yourself, would you?"
Lu Yanbei rested his chin on his hand, leaning against the car door, picturing her walking. Her physical condition was so poor, what would happen in the future? He had no interest in being a monk.
Sooner or later, he would make her willingly throw herself into his arms.
Unaware of his thoughts, Su He said cautiously, "I'm very adaptable. I'll get used to it in a couple of days."
The person on the other end grunted and abruptly hung up.
Su He put down her phone and patted her chest.
Dating such a powerful figure is really difficult!
Twenty minutes later, Su He returned to her residence. She quickly tidied up her belongings and then collapsed on the sofa, too tired to move.
Ten minutes later, she received a reply from Mr. Liu.
The studio agreed to her proposal, consenting to take down all works and issue a public statement online regarding the ownership of the accounts. Su He, being gracious, reposted this news on her Weibo account and mentioned her intention to open a new account, asking fans to help her come up with a powerful pen name.
She rarely used her Weibo account, only logging in occasionally to post work information. Even with such a passive approach, she still had over a hundred thousand active followers.
As soon as she updated, over a hundred comments appeared.
"After three months, Your Highness Meow has finally started operating again! Congratulations!"
"What's with this statement?"
"Has Your Highness Meow ended her cooperation with Yue Xia?"
"I've always felt that Yue Xia is unethical and only knows how to exploit fans. Your Highness Meow leaving them is the right decision!"
"The studio had too many restrictions; it's much better to be beautiful alone!"
"Welcome back, Your Highness Meow!"
"No matter where Your Highness goes, I will always support you!"
"That book 'Qing Tuanyuan' is not finished yet, is it going to be abandoned?"
"No! I really like the author's work. Where can I find it if it's taken down?"
"I really like the author's art style. I hope the next book will be even more brilliant!"
Su He lay down and browsed the comments, picking one to reply to: "The new work is currently in conception. Please look forward to it."
The fan whose comment was chosen was incredibly excited and kept squealing with joy.
Su He watched for a while and then, without realizing it, fell asleep.
When Lu Yanbei arrived home, he saw Su He curled up in a corner of the sofa with her eyes closed. She slept restlessly, her brow slightly furrowed as if she were having a bad dream.
Lu Yanbei sighed softly, walked over to her, and gently picked her up.
Su He stirred slightly in her daze, but upon seeing that it was Lu Yanbei approaching, she fell back into a peaceful sleep.
"Do you trust me that much?" Lu Yanbei placed her on the bed and leaned over to gaze at her.
Su He was well-behaved in her sleep, her posture proper. Her long hair spread across the pillow, making her small face appear even more delicate. Her full lips were slightly parted, inviting imagination.
Her appearance made him recall the scene in the hotel that night.
He couldn't resist reaching out and gently tracing her cheek, his gaze eventually settling on her tempting lips.