The atmosphere between the two was stiff.
One was Luo Zong's new favorite, the other was Luo Zong's old flame. Neither was easy to mess with.
The little assistant's face had turned pale. Sister Qiao, why did you insist on clashing with Shen Tingyu?
Who didn't know she was currently in favor?
After the tirade, Liang Qiao still felt unsatisfied. She flicked her wrist, "Don't think you're so great just because Luo Fei is backing you. I'm telling you, Shen Tingyu, your acting skills would be a spiritual pollution to the audience on the big screen."
"Pfft..."
Someone couldn't help but chuckle, then realized the inappropriateness of the situation and quickly covered their mouth, afraid of being resented by Shen Tingyu.
Shen Tingyu's face flushed with embarrassment and anger, "Liang Qiao, watch your mouth!"
"What? You're getting flustered?" Liang Qiao was delighted as long as Shen Tingyu was upset.
She smiled smugly, "You, you have no acting skills, and as for your looks, Jiang Mian is still above you. The media outside all say you're 'Little Jiang Mian,' and I think so too. Jiang Mian has several endorsements now."
"You, you haven't had a single representative work since you started acting. It's a waste that Luo Fei spent money to find someone to play opposite you!"
The onlookers perked up their ears, this was too sensational!
Was there something between Jiang Mian and Shen Tingyu?
"Oh right, you're not entirely useless. At least your dramas have kept quite a few film and TV commentary bloggers alive." She said with a sneer, each word laced with sarcasm, determined to infuriate Shen Tingyu.
Shen Tingyu took a deep breath and saw a figure in the mirror opposite her.
Suddenly, her expression changed, "Sister Qiao, why must you speak so harshly to me? I know I'm still a newcomer compared to you, with insufficient experience. But I am gradually exploring, and I will work harder."
"Stop pretending. Weren't you just being so arrogant?" Liang Qiao frowned. She couldn't stand Shen Tingyu's demeanor. Who was she trying to disgust?
"Liang Qiao!" Luo Fei approached, his face stern, his gloomy gaze sweeping over everyone, "What are you all crowding around here for? Nothing to do?"
The crowd that was watching the spectacle dispersed like startled birds.
Finally, his gaze fell on Liang Qiao, "Come in."
Liang Qiao was taken aback. Fine, she wanted to find him anyway.
She shot Shen Tingyu a glare and followed Luo Fei into the office, her high heels clicking.
"Luo Fei, what do you mean by that? In front of so many people, you didn't say a word to help me?"
Liang Qiao rested her hands on the desk, her dissatisfaction evident.
"You're asking me what I mean? I should be asking you what you mean, pulling Shen Tingyu's hair in front of everyone?" Luo Fei was furious and slammed his hand on the desk.
He knew Liang Qiao was brainless. Exposing Shen Tingyu's flaws in public was like slapping his own face, as if saying he had no taste.
The commotion was so loud he could hear it in his office.
Liang Qiao glared at him indignantly, "You didn't say anything when she insulted me? Do you expect me to just swallow it? Luo Fei, don't forget how much I've sacrificed for you!"
Luo Fei chuckled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "Speaking of which, you reminded me. Doesn't our contract expire this month?"
"Yes," Liang Qiao said, lifting her chin, clearly indicating that if he didn't appease her, the renewal was off.
"In that case, there's no need to renew it," the man said nonchalantly.
Liang Qiao felt as if she had been struck by lightning, freezing on the spot, her face filled with disbelief, "What did you say? Luo Fei?"
"I never say anything twice."
Liang Qiao's beautiful eyes quickly welled up with tears, "Luo Fei, I joined the company at eighteen and signed the contract. I've been at Luo Shi for almost ten years. Now you're kicking me out for Shen Tingyu?"
"It has nothing to do with Shen Tingyu. It's just that you no longer have any value." The man's words were cold and ruthless.
"I've been with you for so many years, and I've gained nothing. Luo Fei, you are so heartless."
Seeing the man's indifference, Liang Qiao felt profound despair.
This man had never taken her seriously.
Liang Qiao gritted her teeth, "I'm pregnant."
"Impossible," Luo Fei's expression flickered with panic for a moment, then he calmed down and retorted coldly.
He narrowed his eyes dangerously, appraising Liang Qiao, "I always use protection."
Because he was an illegitimate child, he would not allow his child to be an illegitimate child from birth.
Liang Qiao let out a self-deprecating laugh, "What, wearing a condom guarantees absolute safety? Luo Fei, this child, I'm asking you one last time, do you want it or not? Do you love me?"
After asking, Liang Qiao stared at him with full of hope.
Luo Fei had never intended to marry anyone in his life. To him, any woman was just for fun; he would never settle down for anyone.
He had only one goal: to reclaim the Luo family and avenge his mother.
As for Jiang Mian, she was just a beautiful and unforgettable flower he encountered along the way.
Women were merely playthings.
Therefore, he agreed without thinking, "I'll give you a sum of money to have it aborted."
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Sometimes, an indirect answer is also an answer.
Liang Qiao's face turned ashen. She had wanted to give this man a surprise. If she didn't have to act, and could retire from the entertainment industry to be a housewife for this man, she would have been willing.
But she never expected this man to be so heartless...
Liang Qiao's beautiful face was exceptionally pale. She looked at Luo Fei, the man she had loved for so many years.
Being his underground lover for so many years was true, and her love for him was also true...
It turned out to be her one-sided affection.
Liang Qiao gave a bitter smile and slowly withdrew her affections.
Given her personality, she should have cried or made a scene, but now, Liang Qiao only heard her cold voice echo in the office: "Alright, then please give me more financial support, Mr. Luo."
Luo Fei frowned, feeling as if something had vanished...
He ignored the inexplicable feeling in his heart and, in a rare moment, softened his tone, "Qiaoqiao, you've been with me for so many years. Don't worry, I won't mistreat you."
"I'll have the finance department transfer an extra two million from my private account. I'll book the surgery for you, and someone will pick you up tomorrow."
Liang Qiao nodded numbly, not wanting to argue with him, "Okay."
She turned and pushed open the door.
If one didn't know this man, they might mistakenly believe this meticulous arrangement was for her care.
In reality, it was just because the man couldn't rest assured and wanted to witness her aborting this child himself...
Liang Qiao lowered her gaze. It was better to abort it than to give birth to a child without a father...
Luo Fei, our relationship ends here.
The little assistant rushed forward, worried, to support her, "Sister Qiao, how are you?"
Liang Qiao smiled, straightened her back, her eyes regaining their usual pride, "I'm fine, I'm just leaving Luo Shi. Will you come with me?"
The little assistant didn't know what had happened, but she understood that Sister Qiao must have quarreled with Mr. Luo.
Although Sister Qiao usually had a bad temper, she had lent her thirty thousand yuan when her family had an emergency last time.
In fact, Sister Qiao was just tough on the outside and soft on the inside.
The little assistant nodded vigorously, looking at her, "Wherever you go, Sister Qiao, I'll go."
Liang Qiao smiled, not expecting that even now, someone was willing to follow her. That was good.
"Then, starting now, you can begin moving things from the company."
The little assistant lowered her voice, "Then Sister Qiao, where do you want to go?"
Where to go? Liang Qiao's heart was turbulent. Did she have any other options now?
Naturally, she would go wherever she was wanted.
She had lost the man, but her career shouldn't be lost, right?
Fortunately, after working hard in the industry for so many years, it wasn't in vain. She still had some fan base.
"We'll see," she said.
...
Seaside villa.
The room was dimly lit, the curtains tightly drawn.
The game controller was casually placed on his chest as Ye Yi slept soundly.
Ye San opened the door and pulled open the curtains.
Blinding sunlight streamed in from outside. Ye Yi frowned in dissatisfaction and opened his eyes, his voice lazy and displeased, "Ye San, what are you doing?"
"You've been sleeping all day. It's time to get up and eat. I brought you the omelet rice you like from that place you've been enjoying lately."
Ye Yi stared at the ceiling, "Slept all day? But I beat this game all night yesterday. I'm so awesome!"
He muttered to himself, "It doesn't seem as difficult as they say it is. They say the completion rate is less than five percent. It doesn't seem like much."
"You haven't been to the company in half a month," Ye San opened the lunchbox for him.
The rich aroma wafted into Ye Yi's nostrils, stimulating his appetite. He took the chopsticks, "The company is doing fine even without me, isn't it?"
"You should at least show your face to stabilize morale."
Ye Yi picked up a piece of guo bao rou, scoffing, "Why do you think I'm the CEO? Isn't it so I can sleep as much as I want? Otherwise, what's the point of being CEO?"
Ye San was taken aback, "You're right."
When he remained silent, Ye Yi asked, "How is Jiang Mian doing?"
"According to the schedule, filming should wrap up in about a month," Ye San replied.
Ye Yi thought for a moment, "Who is Luo Shi promoting recently?"
"Shen Tingyu."
Ye Yi raised an eyebrow, "What about the original one, Luo Fei's old flame?"
"Liang Qiao? She hasn't appeared in a long time. Luo Fei seems to have blacklisted her."
"Poach her," Ye Yi wiped his mouth.
Ye San was puzzled, "Someone blacklisted by Luo Fei, why would we poach her? What value does she have?"
Ye Yi finished eating and lay back down. The sunlight was harsh, forcing him to close his eyes, his voice carrying a hint of languidness in the afternoon.
"She still has some value. Keep her. She'll be useful."
He didn't elaborate.
Ye San nodded and cleared the table, "Understood. I'll send someone to contact her later."
Ye Yi waved his hand, "Remember to close the door when you leave."
Ye San hesitated, "You should sleep less. Sleeping too much gives you a headache."
Although he knew Ye Yi wouldn't listen, he still had to say it.
The man rolled over on the sofa and covered his ears with a pillow.
An silent answer.