Meanwhile, Ming Yue and Li Wei walked into the elevator, pressing the fifteenth floor button.
All the while, Li Wei remained silent, her head lowered. It was now that she just consisted of a possibility. It could be Ying Yue who released the video. No one resented her more than Ying Yue, who assumed her as a potential threat.
"Yes, I swear it is Ying Yue…" Li With suddenly looked up, her eyes shimming with surprise.
Ming Yue glanced over, blinking twice as hard to register her sudden outburst.
"You didn't know before?" She asked, surprised by how slowly Wei was to catch up. "Uh?" Wei asked, blinking her eyes.
Ming Yue sighed and brought out her phone,"Fool, you should have known it was her the moment you see this account name," she pointed her index finger to the account name "Star baby" on the screen.
"Oh." Li We mouthed, slapping her head for being slow.
"Then what should we do?" She asked again
"We…."
Ding Dong
The elevator door opened and they both stepped into the chairman's office.
The chairman's office was a paragon of luxury. High-end furniture adorned the auspicious space,from the expansive desk, to the polished modern wardrobe. Real artworks hung on the wall, adding a touch of elegance to the already polished space.
A clean black carpet spread from the door to the floor-to-ceiling window, offering a stunning view of the vibrant cityscape. Every detail, from the masterpiece art collection, to the expertly tailored interiors, testified to the chairman's discerning eyes and flair for extravagance and luxury.
The door at the rear end suddenly opened, and a man wearing rimmed glasses stepped in. That was the chairman. Mr. Lin Ming. Ming Yue's father.
He was already in his early fifties, but he was still as young as a forty year old man. Stand of white hairs were already growing on his head, proving that he is growing old. He is well known for his justness and reservedness.
Ming Yue strode forward, "Dad," Ming Yue called out, sitting at the front desk after her father.
Mr. "Yue, you are here." He said, not surprised by her sudden appearance. Presumably, he was even expecting her.
Ming Yue glanced at Li Wei,who stood in place.
"Oh," Li Wei came to her senses and walked forward, bowing to Mr. Lin Ming before sitting beside Ming Yue.
Knock knock..
The doe opened and a young man in tailored suit and trousers strode in, walking to the Chairman's side. That was his personal assistant, Gu. "Mr. Lin, Miss Yue and Wei" he bowed slightly to the trio in a professional manner before whispering a few words into Mr. Lin's ear.
After a few minutes, Mr. Lim dismissed his personal assistant, who went out after picking up a document.
"Ah." Mr. Lin threw his glasses on the desk, resting his back in his leather seat.
He glanced at Li Wei for a few seconds, but his eyes were inscrutable. "I would be very frank with you,"he added, "The PR team can't do anything to solve this present situation." He said, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
After dropping the bombshell, Li Wei forgot to breathe for a moment. She felt light-headed, and she held the armrest of the chair to support her body.
Doom. She had been doomed.
That was the first word that came to her memory.
If even the PR team of a prestigious industry could say tell her that they can't do anything, it is best to give up already. But she can't give up. Her family's threat rang in her head, and her pale face turned paler.
Ming Yue was also momentarily stunned. And had expected the result, but she hearing I from her father still sting her a little.
She steadied her breath and sat up with a straight face, "Is there no other way to solve this problem?" She asked, lighting a candle in her heart to pray for a positive answer.
Mr. Lin thought for a few seconds, "As of now, no solution." Li Wei's rekindled hope was extinguished in an instant.
"But, there is something risky you can do." Mr.. Lin added, startling Li Wei and Ming Yue.
Something Risky?
"Hmm." He replied, "you will hold a press conference with the public tomorrow."
"Press conference?" Ming Yue and Li Will exclaimed together.
As the sun glided down the horizon, Lan Xhan was crouched down in his room, covering his ears to block the noise from entering his ears.
"You this slut, I will kill you today." The furious voice of Lan Xian's father was coming from the living room.
He sat on his wife, who was lying flat on the cold marble floor, drinking from a bottle of alcohol.
"I told you not to visit those stupid family of yours, yet you sneaked out of the house to meet them" He yelled, "that means you don't respect me as your husband"
"I-it is not what you think" Rose, Lan Xian's mother choked out, her voice barely audible.
He laughed sarcastically, "Hehe,you. It's not why I think so." He asked, lifting his wife's head up with her hair.
Lan Xian's mother choked out, "Remember how you used to love me, I even rejected all those suitors to marry you.."
Smack….
A crisp, sharp sound echoed in the room as a slap landed on her cheeks, imprinting his five fingers.
"You dare to remind me of my past ugly memory. When I used to be poor and underestimated by your disgusting family" He said, swaying on his 'seat'.
Lan Xian's mother was born into a wealthy family, having everything at her beck and call. She had a lot of suitors pursuing her, but she was blinded by her move for Bo Lan, Lan Xian's father. She neglected her parent's persuasion and warning, marrying him.
However, things took a sharp turn after their marriage, and he began to torture her every night, after drinking to stupor at a bar. His love for her had waned the moment her family showed prejudice towards him over being from a poor background. He obtained his revenge over their daughter, restricting her from visiting her family or friends.
But Rose refused to leave, blinded by love, she thought at least.
Squash..
Bo Lan broke the bottle in his hand after drinking ye content, "I will bring your brain out with this bottle if you refuse to tell me the reason why you defy my rules after counting to three,"
One…two.. there..
"Dad…" Lan Xian rushed in, snatching the bottle from Bo Lan's hand.
"You foolish s-son, instead of you to support me, you..you…" Bo Lan collapsed onto the floor, falling into a deep sleep.
Sigh..
Lan Xian heaved a sigh before helping her mother up. The light reflected Rose'swollen face, from being beaten.
"Mom, are you okay? That was the only caring word he could say.
He had persuaded her mother to leave him endlessly, but she refused. Her parents even arrested Bo Lan, but she went to beg with them, crying profusely and refusing to eat.
She was really, really blinded by love. Or maybe hypnotized by him.
"I'll be fine. Get me a blanket" she said, resting her back against the cushion.
Scoffs.. Lan Xian knew the blanket was going to be for her husband not herself.
A Range Rover SUV pulled in in front of a black gate, and Li Wei stepped out.
She walked to the gate, pressing the bell button.
Soon, the gate keeper opened the door. "Miss Wei it's you." He greeted warmly, ushering her in.
"Yeah it's me," she replied, walking away.
From afar, she could hear the indistinct chatter of her family, unaffected by what she was going through. She walked in, and the atmosphere turned sour.
Li Wei's mother walked up to her,her eyes burning. With anger.
Smack.