The following day, the entire office was abuzz with discussion. Several media companies were involved in the publicity campaign, and it was impossible to determine which one had leaked the information. More than pursuing accountability, what overwhelmed Wang Ru's agency was the constant stream of revelations from the media.

"I heard that she slept her way through the talent show, and even portrayed herself as a self-reliant person. You really can't believe anything in the entertainment industry."

"That's not all! She said the movie was based on her true story, but someone anonymously accused her of bullying others online. And to think that I even contributed to the movie's box office, what bad luck!"

"Don't worry, the internet is currently calculating how many billions she'll have to pay in breach of contract fees. She's definitely going to be blacklisted this time."

Amidst whispered discussions, Meng Jiuyi finished writing his resignation letter.

When her supervisor, Sister Fang, learned that she was leaving, she expressed regret but also said that it was expected.

“You know what I find most strange is that during this time, several groups of people tried to recruit you to be an actor and a host, but you refused without hesitation. Then you carried the display board up and down the stairs, which made me wonder if there was some hidden treasure in this position.”

Meng Jiuyi couldn't help but laugh.

Everyone has their own ambitions.

What are your plans after leaving your job?

Meng Jiuyi seemed much calmer than before, and smiled, "After I finish taking care of the last few things, I want to go to another city and see some new scenery."

Her colleagues were very sad to see her leave, especially Peach, who cried until her eyes were swollen.

But that's how the workplace is; saying goodbye and keeping in touch is the norm.

In the evening, Meng Jiuyi finished packing her things and left the company. She took out her phone to hail a taxi when someone called her.

She turned her head and saw Wang Ru standing alone behind her. Even with a mask on, the weariness on her face was still evident.

"Meng Jiuyi, was it you? You were the one who caused trouble yesterday, weren't you?"

Meng Jiuyi remained silent.

"It really was you, you damned, despicable woman!"

Enraged, Wang Ru approached to slap her, but Meng Jiuyi was faster, slapping her across the face with her own hand.

Wang Ru exclaimed in disbelief, "You dare to hit me—"

Before she could finish speaking, Meng Jiuyi slapped her again.

Passersby kept looking over. Wang Ru's head was buzzing. She was completely stunned and couldn't imagine that the bitch she used to bully would one day step on her head.

Meng Jiuyi said coldly, "Don't mess with me, Wang Ru. Compared to the time you pinned those unfounded accusations on me, I've already been very good to you."

Wang Ru gritted her teeth and sneered, "You still remember that old saga? Meng Jiuyi, you must have had a very unhappy life all these years, right? Who hasn't been bullied? I've long forgotten about that trivial matter from back then."

Seeing how hung up on it, I suddenly feel sorry for you. You think this will bring me down? The internet has no memory; in a few years I'll be back to my old self!

Meng Jiuyi watched her arrogant demeanor quietly, then suddenly laughed.

Wang Ru: "What are you laughing at?"

"After seeing all that foul language online, I was thinking about whether I should stop here. Thank you for putting my mind at ease."

Meng Jiuyi approached her, his eyes gentle yet cold. "Wang Ru, do you know how well I've known you all these years? From your first talent show debut, when your terrible singing was criticized by netizens and you thought you'd have a hard time even making it into the group, to you moving into the investor's villa, surrogate a child for that couple, and then getting resources and winning first place—"

Wang Ru suddenly opened her eyes wide.

“I’ve always expected you to go even further and faster, and you certainly haven’t disappointed. What brought you down this time was just a drop in the ocean of your mistakes. I’m waiting for your comeback.”

Wang Ru staggered a few steps, looking at her as if she were a ghost.

"You've been following me...you..."

Meng Jiuyi had no intention of dealing with her anymore, and picked up her things from the ground to leave. Wang Ru grabbed her, practically begging to kneel down.

"I was wrong, Jiu Yi, I was wrong, I'm so sorry!"

Wang Ru said that she had finally made it this far, and now that she had been punished, please let her go, please let her go.

If the truth about the child comes out, she'll be truly finished.

“Okay, I agree to a settlement.” Meng Jiuyi readily agreed, took a pen out of the box, and was about to stick it in her face.

"What are you doing—"

Wang Ru was so frightened that she crawled backward, incredulous, "Are you crazy? I'm a celebrity! My face is my livelihood!"

Meng Jiuyi sneered and bent down to show her the mole under her eyes.

"This is the mark you left on my face with a ballpoint pen back then. Weren't you pretty tough? Now you can't even handle a little touch? You'll never feel pain until the prick touches you, won't you? Back then, you used those trivial things you talked about to hurt me repeatedly!"

Wang Ru trembled and couldn't speak.

"Don't beg for forgiveness from me; save your hypocrisy for others to see."

Meng Jiuyi asked, "I'm asking you, are you still in contact with Gao Xianyue?"

Wang Ru hurriedly said, "She deleted us after she went abroad for high school. In all these years, apart from seeing her on TV, we really haven't had any contact. It's true, Jiu Yi, I'm not lying."

Meng Jiuyi lowered her eyelashes, knowing that she was telling the truth.

Gao Xian Yue is in England, and she is now powerless to intervene.

Wang Ru grabbed her sleeve, "I can make it up to Jiu Yi, I will make it up to you, I'll do anything you ask, are you looking for her? I can help you, I can help you... just let me go!"

She's willing to betray everyone around her to protect herself; that's just Wang Ru's nature.

Meng Jiuyi stared at her for a few seconds, then took out his phone and asked her to enter her number.

"I'll contact you if I need anything. Don't hang around me like that, or I can't guarantee I won't stab you again."

After Meng Jiuyi finished speaking, he left with his things.