Chapter 365 You resigned because Lawyer Zhou didn't want you.
The call was answered very quickly.
The voice that came through the receiver was cold and a little tired, a calmness that had been cultivated over a long period of high-pressure work.
"Cui Xiao, how exactly did you negotiate that contract with the Gangcheng People's Publishing House? The contract is about to expire, and they don't want to renew it. I need to think of a way to resolve this."
Sun Lu went straight to the point, her tone full of impoliteness.
There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone. Cui Xiao's voice remained calm, but with a touch more seriousness. "Don't renew the contract when it expires. The law firm doesn't need another contract."
These words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing Sun Lu's expectations.
She frowned, her tone even more aggressive than before, "Cui Xiao, what do you mean? Do you think I'm less capable than you and are just showing off your superiority here? How disgusting! I even wanted to ask you for advice."
This is hardly a request for advice.
Her younger sister is incredibly ambitious and thinks that no one is as good as her.
Cui Xiao's brows furrowed slightly, his voice remaining flat, yet conveying an undeniable certainty, "Sun Lu, I advise you to give up this contract. Although I don't like you, I wouldn't harm you."
Sun Lu gritted her teeth, "Cui Xiao, are you just jealous of my success? Are you afraid that if I really succeed in this deal, I'll be better off than you?"
Upon hearing this, the breathing on the other end of the phone seemed to pause for a moment.
After a long while, Cui Xiao's voice turned colder and became somewhat distant, "I stopped working at the law firm a long time ago, and there's no need for me to argue with you about this. My value is far beyond what these things can measure. If you insist on going, you'll have to bear the consequences yourself."
Sun Lu raised her voice, her anger growing stronger, "Don't try to sound noble. Aren't you just jealous because Zhou Lu treats me well? Do you think I don't know you have a crush on Zhou Lu?"
At first, Sun Luzhen didn't know anything, but after so many days at the law firm, she had heard some things about Cui Xiao.
One of them was that he had a crush on Zhou Mubin for eleven years, but Zhou Mubin had countless women around him, none of whom had ever been interested in her.
Sun Lu seized the opportunity to mock her, "Good sister, you resigned because Attorney Zhou doesn't want you anymore, so you're too ashamed to stay at the law firm, right?"
Cui Xiao's face turned pale, and her hand gripping the mouse tightened instinctively.
Sun Lu laughed even more wildly, "Did I hit the nail on the head? Cui Xiao, you're nothing special."
Cui Xiao'ou's voice was calm, but she lacked the patience she had before. "My affairs are none of your business. Since you won't listen to my advice, then forget it. Everyone has their own destiny, and the blisters on your feet are the result of your own actions."
After saying that, Cui Xiao hung up the phone.
Sun Lu angrily hung up the phone and slammed it onto the chair.
She refused to believe that if Cui Xiao could do it, she couldn't get the contract herself.
After a moment, Sun Lu calmed down, found Editor-in-Chief Ma's contact information, and took the initiative to call him.
She didn't answer the first time, so I called three times in a row before Editor-in-Chief Ma finally picked up. "Who are you? I'm busy, can't you tell?"
He immediately launched into a tirade of abuse, leaving Sun Lu stunned.
Just as Editor-in-Chief Ma was about to hang up, Sun Lu realized what was happening and quickly said, "Editor-in-Chief Ma, I'm Lawyer Zhou's assistant. I'd like to discuss contract renewal with you. When would be a convenient time for you..."
"It's inconvenient anytime. I've said I won't renew the contract, so don't bother me."
Sun Lu had little work experience and had never encountered someone like Editor-in-Chief Ma before. "Editor-in-Chief Ma, please give me a chance to meet you. If you are dissatisfied with our law firm, you can tell me in person. If you think the price is too high, we can talk about it again. Even if we can't reach an agreement, I'll just consider it making a friend."
Seeing that Editor-in-Chief Ma had stopped yelling, Sun Lu seized the opportunity and said, "How about this, do you have time tonight, let's have dinner together?"
I don't know what Editor-in-Chief Ma was thinking, but then he changed the subject, "Alright, Assistant Sun, you can decide on the location."
Sun Lu breathed a sigh of relief. "Editor-in-Chief Ma, would it be convenient for me to add you on WeChat? It would make it easier for us to keep in touch."
Editor-in-Chief Ma gave an impatient "hmm" and then hung up.
Sun Lu was extremely excited, thinking that she could handle Editor-in-Chief Ma without Cui Xiao.
She immediately added Editor-in-Chief Ma's contact information and then started making restaurant reservations.
Booking a restaurant is no small matter; the more upscale the place, the better. In the end, Sun Lu booked one of the top three restaurants in the port city.
A single meal can easily cost tens of thousands of yuan, and a slightly better meal can cost hundreds of thousands.
But where would Sun Lu get that kind of money?
The first thing she thought of was calling Jinping.
Sun Lu sat in the chair and was not polite to Jin Ping at all. "Mom, give me 100,000 yuan."
Jin Ping was taken aback. Why did he suddenly ask for 100,000 yuan? "Why do you suddenly need so much money? What happened to you? Did you get into trouble in Hong Kong? Don't scare your mother."
Sun Lu's fingertips unconsciously traced the edge of her phone. Hearing Jin Ping's barrage of questions, her brows furrowed instantly, and her tone became even more impatient. "Mom, why are you asking so many questions? What trouble could I possibly be causing? I just need it urgently."
Jin Ping had a long face, but she didn't dare to be as arrogant towards her youngest daughter as she was towards Cui Xiao. "If you need it urgently, you have to tell your mother clearly. 100,000 is not a small amount. Besides, you know our family's situation. Where am I supposed to get 100,000 for you?"
Sun Lu raised her voice, the chair leg scraping against the floor with a harsh sound. "Don't you know how expensive Hong Kong is? A bottle of water costs more than ten yuan. The little money you gave me is already gone. Do you want me to starve to death? Mom, I'm your and Dad's own daughter. I'm going to take care of you in your old age. Once I've established myself in Hong Kong, I'm going to bring you here to enjoy a comfortable life."
These words touched Jin Ping's heart. Cui Xiao had never been close to her since childhood, and she couldn't rely on her for anything. Now, the only person she could count on was Sun Lu.
Therefore, Jin Ping was particularly biased towards Sun Lucai.
After a moment of silence, as if carefully choosing his words, he said, "Lulu, people in big cities are all cunning. You must not be fooled."
Sun Lu abruptly interrupted her mother, her frustration surging like a tide. "Mom, can you please stop nagging? Just tell me if you'll give it to me or not. If not, I'll borrow from someone else."
"Here you go. I'll ask Cui Xiao for the money later, and I'll transfer it to you as soon as I get it."
Hearing this, Sun Lu felt a little relieved, but her tone remained firm, "Then hurry up, I need it urgently."
Jin Ping replied, "Okay, I understand. You must take good care of yourself while you're away. By the way, have you finished the beef jerky Mom made for you? Should I make some more and send it to you?"
Sun Lu found Jin Ping's nagging annoying and became even more irritated. "Alright, Mom, stop sending it. I'm busy. Once you've gathered the money, transfer it to me quickly. Bye."
After saying that, Sun Lu pressed the hang-up button and casually tossed her phone onto the table.
After ending the call, Jin Ping immediately called Cui Xiao, her tone completely opposite to that towards Sun Lu, and said, "Send me 100,000 yuan."
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