Chapter 39: Win beautifully and win completely
Just as the model show ended and the atmosphere was lively, with everyone still immersed in the shock and resonance brought by the clothes, Su Hexi picked up a spoon at hand and gently knocked on the wall of the cup.
“Ding—ding—ding—”
The crisp sound seemed to have magic, instantly capturing the attention of everyone in the audience.
The noisy scene gradually quieted down, and everyone looked over curiously.
Su Hexi suddenly turned around in a magnificent manner. The hem of her seemingly ordinary long dress cleverly connected to the dining table covered with a white tablecloth behind her! She was like a fluttering butterfly, or a magician in control of the whole situation. She began her performance by dragging her long skirt connected to the tablecloth!
"Clatter-clatter!"
Driven by her precise steps, the tablecloth was completely pulled away, and the cutlery on the table, plates, cups, knives and forks... followed her footsteps and were all brought to the ground, making crisp and continuous shattering sounds!
The sound was not chaotic, but rather a peculiar rhythm full of destruction and rebirth, resounding throughout the venue and shaking everyone's eardrums and hearts!
She emerged from the crowd, dragging her debris and restraints along with her, step by step towards the makeshift platform. The shattered porcelain fragments behind her seemed to pave a shining path towards a new life.
The whole audience was silent, and everyone was stunned by this bold, crazy and artistically impactful performance art!
Immediately, unprecedented, almost crazy applause and cheers broke out! A sense of pride naturally emerged in the hearts of all the women!
Su Hexi stood on the stage, her skirt still attached to the tablecloth that symbolized "kitchen" and "trivialities," yet she seemed to radiate a thousand rays of light. She picked up the simple microphone, her voice clear and powerful, piercing everyone's heart:
"The charm of women always seems to be consumed and obscured by endless household chores and various invisible constraints! Kitchen waste and greasy stains always seem to land on our skirts first!"
Her words resonated deeply with countless women present.
"But!" she changed the subject, her voice rising suddenly, filled with undeniable strength. "Even if oil stains get all over my dress, I can still move forward with grace and pride! The daily necessities of life may try to hinder my progress, but I can still pull the tablecloth into my skirt and show my most dazzling and authentic self!"
“Snap! Snap! Snap!”
The applause was thunderous and lasted for a long time! Many women stood up excitedly, tears in their eyes!
Su Hexi looked around the audience with a blazing gaze: "Here, I wish every woman can have the courage to break free from their shackles, free themselves, and reclaim a new life that belongs to them!"
The show ended perfectly with extreme emotional resonance and artistic expression, and the results were even more amazing.
The enthusiasm for on-site ordering far exceeded that of the first show, and the revenue amount was more than three times that of the first show!
She won the bet! She won beautifully and completely!
She stood on the stage, her gaze passing over the excited crowd, accurately catching sight of Tang Yuelin standing in the shadows at the back. She raised her head proudly, her eyes sharp and defiant, as if to say: Look, I will never bow my head, and I will never lose.
Tang Yuelin gazed at the radiant woman on the stage, constantly exceeding his expectations, his eyes a complex mixture of love and hate. He admired her talent and courage, yet he also resented her lack of control and decisiveness. In the end, he said nothing, his face livid, and he turned and quietly left the scene.
Zhou Lin stood in the corner of the warehouse, his heart pounding as he watched the radiant woman on the stage. Pride, heartache, and a hint of indescribable bitterness intertwined. His wife, confident and radiant. Although they were divorced, he would always stand behind her.
That evening, a celebratory atmosphere filled the "Home Flavor Dining Room." Su Hexi sat with everyone, counting the generous revenue and preparing to distribute it. She noticed that Cai Jinglin was not there.
She stuffed a thick stack of money into Zhou Lin's hand, her tone calm but unquestionable: "Take it, and find a way to fill the gap in the factory's account for that batch of cloth, and don't leave any tails."
Zhou Lin held the stack of money in his hand with mixed feelings. He nodded, stood up and was about to go to the textile factory.
Su Hexi looked at his clumsy yet determined back, and a flicker of worry suddenly crossed her mind. Zhou Lin was too honest. Could he handle something like this that required flexibility? Furthermore, it was reasonable for her to personally thank Cai Jinglin.
She stood up: "Wait, I'll go with you."
The two of them arrived at the textile factory one after the other. As they approached the workshop office, they heard Hu Luyang's stern questioning voice coming from inside, which was particularly clear in the silent night:
"Cai Jinglin! Tell me! Did you steal that batch of high-quality blended fabrics from the warehouse? That batch of fabric is worth a fortune! The factory needs to conduct a thorough investigation now! If you don't tell the truth, you'll end up in jail!"
In the office, Cai Jinglin was so frightened that her face turned pale, her body was cold, her hands and feet were shaking, and she tried to defend herself incoherently: "No...it's not me...Director...I really don't know..."
When Zhou Lin heard this, his blood boiled instantly. Without a second thought, he pushed the door open and rushed in, shouting, "Director! I stole the fabric! It has nothing to do with Cai Jinglin! Everyone has their own responsibility! If you want to arrest someone, arrest me! I'm going to jail!"
Hu Luyang was just worried about not being able to find the real culprit and how to report back, but when he saw Zhou Lin confess himself, he was overjoyed. His expression immediately changed and he shouted sternly: "Great! It turned out to be you! How dare you steal things from the factory! Come on! Follow me to the security department!"
Hu Luyang grabbed Zhou Lin and was about to go to the security department. Everyone turned around and saw Su Hexi leaning lazily against the door frame, with a half-smile on his face, but his eyes were cold and sharp.
"The director wants to arrest my people and put them in jail. Did he ask for my consent?"
Hu Luyang sneered, his face full of disdain: "Su Hexi, who do you think you are? Your man stealing is against the law! He admitted it himself! The law has the final say, why do we need your consent!"
"Stealing is punishable by imprisonment." Su Hexi nodded, walked in slowly, and suddenly changed the subject, "Then may I ask, Director, if you privately accepted red envelopes and illegally inserted temporary workers into the factory, and this matter is reported to the factory leaders or even higher-ups, how will you be punished? Fired? Or will it also be considered dereliction of duty and corruption, and go to jail?"
Hu Luyang's expression changed suddenly! He had never expected that Su Hexi would suddenly dig up this old story to threaten him!
The director shouted in a timid tone, "You...you are slandering me!"
"Whether it's slander or not, you know it in your heart." Su Hexi's smile remained unchanged, but her tone was pressing. "You agreed to let me work as a temporary worker for two months, but I worked for less than a month and you found an excuse to kick me out. First of all, you broke your promise first. Is it okay for me to expose this matter?"
She paused, watching the director's expression change suddenly, and continued to apply pressure. "Furthermore, if everyone knew about our private 'transactional' relationship, they would also suspect that you knew about it all along, or even covered up our theft of the fabric... Director, if this gets out of the way, how can you keep your stable job? I'm afraid it won't just be a jail sentence, right?"
Hu Luyang broke out in a cold sweat, his back instantly soaked. If he had simply accepted red envelopes to bribe temporary workers, he might have simply been fired. But if he was falsely accused of being an accomplice or protector of the fabric theft, the situation would have completely changed! His life would truly be over!
He gnashed his teeth in anger, yet was hesitant to act. "But...but it's true that you stole the fabric! Such a large batch of high-quality fabric is missing, how can I cover it up? I can't even afford the compensation! The factory will definitely get to the bottom of this!"
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