Jiang Zhi's voice: gentle, but cutting—stunned everyone present.
Shang Chi: Not surprised—knew her sharp tongue well, which was why he always lost his cool around her.
Su Kexing: Would never admit to flirting with Shang Chi—Jiang Zhi wouldn't spare her if she did. With her current predicament, any defense was in vain, and the couple across from her wouldn't let her off.
Realizing this, she hardened her heart, a hint of malice flashing in her eyes as she quietly slipped her hand into her pocket.
Su Kexing argued, "It was at the pool then, so wearing Revealing clothing is normal, isn't it?"
As she spoke, tears slid down her cheeks, putting on an innocent and pitiful act.
"Mrs. Shang, you're slandering me! I may not have the power and influence like you wealthy ladies, but I have human rights and shouldn't be trampled on by you rich people at will."
Jiang Zhi: Lacked direct proof just based on the dress, but Su Kexing was clearly scheming on purpose—fortunately, Shang Chi hadn't fallen for it.
When Jiang Zhi was left speechless by the retort, Shang Chi firmly held her hand and gave her palm a reassuring squeeze, which inexplicably made her feel at ease.
Shang Chi slowly put out his cigarette in the ashtray and then took out his phone to call Zhou Xu, saying to the person on the other end, "Bring him in."
His action left everyone puzzled about what was to come.
Su Kexing: Hoped the matter would get bigger to gain public sympathy—thinking a larger scandal would work in her favor.
However, when Zhou Xu brought in a man—around 1.7 meters tall, dark - skinned, with a rather shifty look—her hopes were shattered, and her face turned deathly pale in an instant.
Zhou Xu pushed the dark - skinned man forward and sternly ordered, "Tell everything you know!"
The dark - skinned man nodded obsequiously and then pointed at Su Kexing, stating, "She instructed me to do it. She gave me money to lurk by the pool, take pictures of her with Mr. Shang, and then post them online."
Su Kexing immediately denied, shouting, "You're lying about me!"
The man snort ed, "I still have the transfer records, and the account name clearly says your name, Su Kexing!"
Caught red - handed, there was no way to deny it.
Deven, standing aside, never expected that the news scandal was actually a self - directed show by Su Kexing.
It was a pity about this once - promising talent; offending Shang Chi meant she would never be able to work in the jewelry circle of The Beijing Cultural Elite again.
Sure enough, the man then Speak strongly,"From now on, I don't want to see her in the jewelry circle of The Beijing Cultural Elite."
As he spoke, he glanced at Su Kexing's pocket and gave Zhou Xu a signal.
Zhou Xu nodded, and before Su Kexing could react, he reached into her pocket and pulled out a phone.
The phone screen clearly showed a recording page with a fast - counting timer.
Zhou Xu sneered, "You dare to play tricks in front of the boss with such a petty trick?"
It was no different from showing off a big knife in front of an expert.
Zhou Xu raised his hand and forcefully smashed the phone onto the ground.
In an instant, with a loud crash, the phone was shattered, and its parts were scattered all over the floor.
Jiang Zhi and Deven were both stunned when they saw this; no one had noticed that Su Kexing still had this trick up her sleeve.
It was all part of a plan to use public opinion to gain sympathy.
Su Kexing watched the broken phone pieces and cried out, "No!"
She had no hope of turning her situation around anymore!!!
Zhou Xu Dust off the non-existent dust on your hands,grabbed Su Kexing's arm and dragged her out.
The sudden drag made her come to her senses, and only then did she realize the seriousness of the matter.
When she reached the door, she immediately clung to the door frame to resist Zhou Xu's force.
She looked at Shang Chi, her face full of tears, and shouted helplessly, "Mr. Shang, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have schemed, and I shouldn't have let Mrs. Shang misunderstand. Please, give me a chance to correct my mistake!"
Shang Chi slightly raised his head and looked down at Su Kexing with an air of superiority. His eyes behind the gold - wire glasses were cold and unfeeling.
The corner of his mouth curled into a cold smile, "Beg me, and your The outcome will only be worse."
On hearing this, Su Kexing turned her gaze to Jiang Zhi, her face full of resentment and despair, "Mrs. Shang, I was confused for a moment and wanted to climb to a higher position in one go. I thought of using Mr. Shang's reputation to get promoted to a higher position."
"I really know I was wrong. Give me a chance, just one chance. I promise to turn over a new leaf and never appear in front of you again!"
Su Kexing's mention of being promoted to a higher position obviously referred to Deven's current position. She deliberately spoke vaguely, probably trying to leave herself a way out.
Jiang Zhi wasn't stupid; someone who was always scheming like this wouldn't truly change and would surely cause trouble later.
Releasing her now would be no different from releasing a tiger back to the mountain.
After thinking about it, Jiang Zhi didn't know if it was because she had been around the man for too long and was becoming more like him, but she didn't want to be the bad guy.
In the end, she handed over the decision to Deven, "Deven, this is your employee. It's not appropriate for me to make the decision. You should handle it better."
As soon as she finished speaking, she received a meaningful look from the man. Jiang Zhi pretended not to see it and maintained a dignified smile.
Deven had been in the workplace for so many years and naturally understood the hidden meaning in Su Kexing's words. Perhaps because Jiang Zhi looked gentle and harmless, he hadn't guessed the subtext of her words.
Su Kexing had been working by his side. Because he was a person who valued talent, he had tolerated her occasional small tricks behind his back.
But never did he expect that she would even want to replace his position?!
If she was capable, he would have nothing to say; after all, the capable should be in charge.
But her focus on underhanded methods instead of the right path was just wrong!
He thought that she had brought this on herself.
Deven let out a deep sigh, "Just do as Mr. Shang wishes."
When Su Kexing heard this, she was like a deflated balloon, no longer struggling. Her eyes were empty, and she collapsed to the ground.