Chapter 13 Ordinary bad guys can't beat me

"They dare call themselves top-tier PR firms in the industry?! It's utterly pointless and a waste of time!"

Qu Xiang looked at the trending topics on her computer screen and angrily slammed her hand on the table in her office.

"I might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes!" Qu Xiang said.

Shen Li was eating tiramisu with a small spoon, and scooped a spoonful to Qu Xiang's lips.

"Information channels are so advanced now, it's not so easy to suppress information," Shen Li said.

Qu Xiang looked at her suspiciously, "Why do you seem to be somewhat pleased about this?"

"It's not me who's making a fool of myself," Shen Li said calmly.

The comments section was flooded with insults directed at Song Xiaowan and Lu Yanchuan; netizens were practically ready to dox Song Xiaowan.

At most, there were some voices saying that Shen Li was too cowardly.

But as soon as they heard about the 30 million, they all quieted down.

Online comments are nothing more than that—a bunch of people just spouting nonsense.

Someone replied immediately.

If my husband gave me 30 million, I wouldn't just talk to his mistress face-to-face without resorting to violence, I'd just throw coffee at her. I'd even take care of her during her postpartum period.

I only need ten million to serve you, and it would be even better if my husband didn't come home.

[Don't engage in cutthroat competition and disrupt the market!]

Some comments were sarcastic or sarcastic.

[It wasn't for her, was it? It was clearly said to be an investment in a friend's project.]

There are many replies below.

[You can invest 30 million in her friend, but only give her 3,000? Do you think that's realistic?]

Moreover, this has been the case since Xin Youran's account was banned.

And more voices have emerged.

[I originally just wanted to read this as a story for fun, but the original poster's account has been banned.]

[Oh my god! Did we get a guaranteed ripe melon?!]

I thought it was a script!!

After reading these comments, Qu Xiang's initial anger gradually subsided.

I've calmed down a lot.

She glanced at Chen Li and said, "Not bad, you're getting more and more thoughtful."

Shen Li met Qu Xiang's eyes and smiled.

She really couldn't care less whether this matter made it to the trending topics. Even if this matter became a big deal, she wouldn't be the one getting criticized.

It can only be Song Xiaowan and Lu Yanchuan.

Regardless of whether the Lu family will be affected by this scandal, the blame will ultimately fall on Song Xiaowan.

If Lu Yanchuan wants to divorce her because of this... Shen Li already wanted a divorce, so this would be exactly what she wanted.

Even if Lu Yanchuan doesn't divorce her because of this, they will still divorce in 100 days.

Once she gets divorced, her image as a clear-headed and strong female lead will be established.

If you want to promote your career on social media in the future, the current popularity you generate will definitely be helpful for your future career.

"So don't worry." Shen Li pointed to the cake in front of her. "Have some, it tastes pretty good."

Qu Xiang pursed her lips, "Your cooking is better."

"I'll make you something another day," Shen Li said with a smile.

Qu Xiang sighed softly, "You make it sound so easy..."

Shen Li was taken aback by these words. "I did it quite easily. It's just tiramisu. If you want Napoleon, it's just a matter of saying a word."

Qu Xiang glanced at her. "I wasn't talking about the cake."

Shen Li realized what was happening, but Qu Xiang was still worried.

“Once this gets out, the Lu family will definitely come after you. His mother was never one to be trifled with, not to mention the rest of the Lu family.”

"And then there's your family. Your dad is a real pain. If he knew you and Lu Yanchuan weren't getting along, he would definitely put pressure on you too."

Shen Li's expression didn't change much after hearing these words.

It's not that I think the problems Qu Xiang mentioned aren't problems.

She was just used to it. Whether or not this happened today, Shen Li had been living like this for the past five years.

"And there's a class reunion next week." Qu Xiang pursed her lips. "You know, those guys in the class are always hoping you'll do something bad, just waiting to see you make a fool of yourself."

Shen Li is beautiful and comes from a wealthy family.

Girls like this are either popular figures at school or easily isolated and targeted.

Shen Li wasn't the type to like being a prominent figure, so naturally she became a target.

Although there was no physical bullying, verbal targeting was definitely involved.

A few years ago, Shen Li came from a well-off family and married well. When they ran into those people at class reunions, they could only keep quiet.

But in the past two years, Shen Li's family situation has also deteriorated, and at the class reunion, some of them started to act strangely and irrationally.

Now another marital crisis has surfaced...

"Maybe you shouldn't go this time," Qu Xiang said.

Shen Li glanced at her and said, "How can that be? It's Lao Jin's birthday, I'm definitely going. As for them, let them talk. I'm not afraid of being talked about."

She's heard far too much gossip over the years.

"I'm not talking to you anymore, I need to go buy a kiln." Shen Li stood up and straightened her clothes.

She plans to create a set of works to participate in a recent ceramics competition.

But I haven't done it in a while, so I'm still a bit rusty. I'd better not tell Qu Xiang about this yet.

"Where should we put it? Your current place can't handle the power of the electric kiln, can it?" Qu Xiang was a little worried.

Shen Li thought for a moment, "There should be a suitable power rating for household electricity. The vendors should know. I'll go ask them."

Shen Li quickly selected the electric kiln, and the freight was delivered directly back to Guanhaiyuan.

After connecting the power, there were no problems. She cut some clay, shaped a few small plates, dried them, and put them into the electric kiln.

To everyone's surprise, the pottery firing began as soon as the machine was officially turned on.

Bang! The power tripped.

The entire house was plunged into darkness, with only the dazzling night view visible through a floor-to-ceiling window.

Shen Li was completely bewildered and immediately wanted to call the store to ask what was going on.

But for a moment I couldn't remember where I had casually tossed my phone away.

"Let's go out and turn off the power first," Shen Li sighed.

But after thinking it over carefully, she realized that Zhou Yan had simply completed the transfer procedures.

She really didn't know where the power switch for this house was.

But they're usually located at the entrance or foyer, right? Shen Li walked towards the entrance.

The entryway is even darker; you can barely see your hand in front of your face.

Shen Li could only fumble around to open the door, hoping to find the power switch by using the light in the hallway outside.

As soon as the door opened, the hallway lights suddenly turned on.

It illuminated the entryway and also the tall figure that had been standing outside her door at some unknown time.

Shen Li was taken aback, her gaze freezing.

The man was facing away from the hallway light, his face obscured by shadows, only his sharp, heroic features were visible.

The faint, crisp scent of cedar emanating from him wafted into Shen Li's breath.

Shen Li: "How could you..."

"What's going on?" Lu Yanchuan looked up and glanced into the room. "A power outage?"

He had just stepped out of the elevator and was about to call her when he heard a loud bang from inside. He didn't know what the noise was.

The door opened shortly afterward.

"...The circuit breaker tripped," Shen Li replied. "I'll go out and find where the circuit breaker is."

Lu Yanchuan's eyebrows furrowed. "You just opened the door like that? What if a bad guy deliberately pulled the switch to lure you out?"

Shen Li glanced at him, seemingly surprised that he would ask such a question.

"Ordinary bad guys can't beat me."