My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady-Chapter 546: I heard you’re quite familiar with Xi Gu

Chapter 546: Chapter 546: I heard you’re quite familiar with Xi Gu

"BOSS, I..."

As she began to speak, Situ Jue interrupted her, "Xie Lingling? You’ve been with Diyang for over five years, and during that time, haven’t you opened quite a few convenient doors for Xi Gu of Huanya, like some of the endorsements and derivative products under your series? Why do they always end up in Huanya’s hands? I want to hear your explanation. What exactly did you do that allowed investors to go behind Diyang’s back and do such disreputable things for you? I’m curious to know how charming you can be."

Xie Lingling turned pale. "BOSS, I can explain, all these..."

Situ Jue raised his hand to stop her defense, "Forget it. I’m not very interested in hearing your explanation because there’s no need. Diyang is not planning on renewing your contract. Find somewhere to go, and get lost. The court summons will be delivered to you;

Over the years you were contracted with Diyang, how many things did you do that violated Diyang’s contract? We will slowly settle this score with you in the legal arena.

I can’t go into the details of your breach with you right now. You can go back and wait for the company’s legal affairs department to discuss it with you." freeωebnovēl.c૦m

Xie Lingling’s face was as white as a sheet. "BOSS, I can still make money for the company."

This seemed to be her only reason. Even though Xie Lingling had dealings with Xi Gu, she hadn’t really helped Xi Gu much in the past two years. She still liked Xi Gu, that was true, but she also clearly understood that it was Diyang that could give her bread.

Previously, Diyang hadn’t delved into the matter, and she thought she had managed to deceive them.

When had her deeds been exposed?

She had been threatened by Xi Gu lately and was tired every day. She hadn’t had time to look at the news online. Situ Jue was surprised, "Haven’t you seen the news these last few days?"

Xie Lingling was stupefied, whether she had seen the state of affairs or not, it was evident at a glance.

Situ Jue passed her the tablet from his desk, "Since that’s the case, take a good look."

Xie Lingling took it, and her body felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar, her face ghastly pale; she hadn’t anticipated in any way that this matter would catch Diyang’s attention and that they would consequently look into her affairs over the years. As part of the deal, the scandal she had crafted with Xi Gu had coincidentally hit the spotlight.

Xie Lingling looked up at Situ Jue in a panic, her mouth moving as if she couldn’t make a case for herself, only fraught with confusion.

Situ Jue took his laptop, his voice casual as he began, "Actually, I’m quite curious about one thing. Knowing that Yuran is the wife of the acclaimed actor and that Ran Studio is under Diyang, why did you dare to engage in such undignified actions?"

Xie Lingling covered her face, feeling as if Situ Jue had stripped her bare.

Indeed, she was in a particularly sorry state, completely lacking any justifiable reason for her actions.

She had countless weaknesses, all held in Xi Gu’s hands, forcing her to consent to create baseless slander. She thought it was simple: even if the media realized the ruse, her reputation would only be tarnished temporarily, and there wouldn’t be any serious issues.

Lu Xiao was as famous as she, and such scandal wouldn’t be regarded by him. Once the buzz died down, everything would return to normal.

She had planned to contact Lu Xiao today to discuss the matter, but she hadn’t expected...

One can never predict what the next second may hold.

Xie Lingling had nothing to say.

But Situ Jue didn’t let her off, "I’ve heard that you’re quite friendly with Xi Gu, and that you’ve been together in the past. What did Xi Gu have you do? Or rather, over the years, how much advantage have you sought for Xi Gu at Diyang?"

"I didn’t," Xie Lingling weakly retorted, her eyes frantic. She didn’t want to leave this glamorous circle; she had worked so hard just to become a top artist, to increase her worth, earn money, retire, and enjoy the world. But now, everything was in disarray.

Xi Gu had pushed her to the point of no return.

She didn’t know whom to hate, herself? Naturally, she did hate herself, but Xi Gu wasn’t innocent either. If Xi Gu hadn’t repeatedly threatened her with her photos, she wouldn’t have done so many things.

Xi Gu invited her to continue shooting "Miss Rose," and she didn’t dare to accept rashly, only suggesting Xi Gu should talk to Diyang’s business department. But unexpectedly, Xi Gu became more demanding, and now it was too late to say anything. She only knew she was finished.

There was no room left to struggle.

Situ Jue had no idle talk, "You can leave Diyang Media now. Whether the penalty is enough to compensate Diyang for the losses over these years, that I will leave to the finance department to calculate. Wait for the news, and meanwhile, wait for the court summons."

"BOSS, can you let me go? I know..."

"No."

Situ Jue refused without any mercy, not leaving any room for sentiment.

Xie Lingling felt her dignity trampled into the mud pit, mercilessly, without a shred of consideration.

After all, as the highest executive in the decision-making layer, why should Situ Jue give her face?

Xie Lingling didn’t know what else she could say in her defense, what to say. Her gaze grew dim as she turned around and walked away, step by step.

...

Arriving at an isolated corner, Xie Lingling’s emotions started to collapse. She called Xi Gu, "Now that I’ve been kicked out of Diyang, are you satisfied? You’ve ruined me like this, Xi Gu, what on earth do I owe you in this lifetime, for you to torment me this way?"

She crouched on the ground, regretting her initial involvement with Xi Gu, and despising herself for it. Without Xi Gu, she wouldn’t even have had the chance to go to college, let alone perform. Indeed, signing with Diyang was a coincidence.

But it was a result of Xi Gu’s impression, seeping into Diyang’s resources, and then undermining them. Even though those taken were of little importance, Xi Gu considered himself formidable, and each day she felt an unbearable torment.

Yet, even the greatest torment, she had endured. Over the years, she felt all debts between her and Xi Gu were settled, owed nothing to each other. Yet, Xi Gu dealt her another heavy blow.

Receiving the call, Xi Gu also felt an inexplicable train of thought. He got yelled at by Xie Lingling right off the bat and suddenly lost his temper, "What does you getting kicked out of Diyang have to do with me? I’ve said before, my door is always open for you. ’Miss Rose’ is one of Huanya’s big productions this year, it might not be worse than staying at Diyang;

Lingling, do we really need to escalate it to this point? What are you thinking?"

Xie Lingling clutched her phone and didn’t speak. Xi Gu enticed her, "Lingling, come to help me, and we can still be together, isn’t that good? You know I never really intended to hurt you. I’ve been threatening you, but have I ever made you do something you couldn’t handle?"

All of a sudden Xie Lingling didn’t want to say anything, "Where are you now?"

"Shangcheng Garden. Do you want to come over directly, or should I come to get you?"

"No need to pick me up, I’ll come on my own. There are some things I want to talk to you about."

"Alright, I’ll wait for you."

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