The onlookers glanced from Shen Fanyun to Hu Meng, their minds reeling. They had never witnessed a scene like this before.
Why is she so nervous? they wondered. Editor-in-chief Hu usually commanded such a powerful presence. She was decisive, acted swiftly, and was someone everyone deferred to and dared not slight. Yet in front of Shen Fanyun, she seemed utterly flustered.
After their exchange, Hu Meng appeared panicked, looking away and changing the subject as if desperate to avoid speaking with him any further. This became especially apparent the moment Shen Fanyun stood up. Hu Meng was so frightened that she stumbled backward, nearly collapsing into her executive chair.
"Wh-what are you going to do?" she stammered. "I'm warning you, this is my private office! You barge in here without permission, and now you're planning to assault me? That's illegal! If this gets out, you'll have to face the consequences. I'm not joking. You'd better think carefully about what you're doing!"
