Xiao Lin looked embarrassed. He apologized, "I'm so sorry. I'm asking you for a meal like this. Was I a bit rude?" Ruonan shook her head. Treating Xiao Lin to a meal wasn't a big deal for her. But she was curious why Xiao Lin was still in such a state. Logically, he had already signed a contract with Zhu Lin's company, so he wouldn't be so hungry, right? Although she was filled with questions, Xiao Lin ate happily. He quickly finished two bowls of rice. On his third, Xiao Lin looked up at Ruonan, his face filled with worry. He smiled awkwardly and asked softly, "Did I eat too much?" Ruonan shook her head and said, "You can have unlimited refills. It's okay, eat as much as you want." Xiao Lin hummed, then asked, "Don't you have any questions for me?" "What do you want me to ask you?" Xiao Lin's words filled Ruonan with curiosity. He looked at Xiao Lin with a puzzled look, completely puzzled. Xiao Lin put down his bowl and chopsticks and said, "Have you asked me why I came to you so suddenly? Or why it has become like this? Or if I have any purpose in coming to you?" Listening to Xiao Lin's words, Ruonan felt that he must have come here prepared long ago. So, with him full of anticipation, Ruonan asked, "Are you planning to sign a contract with me?" Ruonan's direct questioning was so direct that Xiao Lin was stunned for a moment, then he quickly picked up his bowl and chopsticks and continued eating. Xiao Lin didn't answer, and Ruonan didn't rush. She watched Xiao Lin quietly from the side, waiting for his answer. It wasn't clear how long it took, but Xiao Lin finally finished eating. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and looked at Ruonan with bright eyes, full of expectation. He asked, "Then will you sign me?" Ruonan's lips curled up into a smile, and she said, "Of course. You should know that my sincerity has been there from the beginning." Xiao Lin had to be there, indispensable, so she would sign him no matter the cost. Now that he was willing to sign a contract with Ruonan, Ruonan was naturally happy. Xiao Lin said, "Sister Ruonan, I'm naturally willing to sign a contract with you, but I'm not sure what will happen with Zhu Lin." After all, Zhu Lin wasn't a simple character. Xiao Lin couldn't understand him. He clearly felt he was useless, yet he insisted on keeping him around. The thought made him think he had ulterior motives. Ruonan nodded. She knew Zhu Lin wouldn't give up so easily. She said, "I'll go talk to him. No matter what, I'll sign you." Ruonan's determination was unwavering, which worried Xiao Lin. He asked, "Do you really think I'm valuable?" "I believe in you, Xiao Lin, and you must believe in yourself too. Do you understand?" Ruonan's gaze was firm. When he met her gaze, Xiao Lin felt as if he sensed a powerful force. In this situation, he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. Don't worry, I'll definitely work hard to improve and won't let you down." Ruonan nodded, but her face quickly turned serious again. She asked, "Xiao Lin, I want to ask you, why did you change your mind?" After all, Ruonan had approached Xiao Lin before, and she was curious about what could have caused Xiao Lin to change his mind. There must be something behind this, otherwise Xiao Lin would have agreed to sign the contract long ago, instead of dragging it out until now. At the mention of this, Xiao Lin's expression grew serious. He lowered his voice and said, "Sister Ruonan, I told you, you must stay calm, okay?" There must be a reason for this. Ruonan, seeing Xiao Lin's nervous expression, nodded and said, "Go ahead, I can handle it." She had made it to this point after weathering many storms and had a strong mental endurance. Therefore, in Xiao Lin's presence, she remained calm. Xiao Lin sighed and said, "It's like this. I had made up my mind to repay Zhu Lin's kindness, but he and his assistant said that they didn't know what I was good for and couldn't see what was so special about me." Zhu Lin sighed helplessly and continued, "From then on, I was actually dissatisfied with Zhu Lin, but I was still unwilling to give up and wanted to prove my ability to him." "But what I didn't expect was that they really ignored me. Maybe he didn't even remember that I existed? My salary was not received for a long time, and I had no way to live. I could only borrow money from friends." "I originally I was going to the company to ask him about my salary, but I ended up running into him and a screenwriter discussing a script. I was horrified when I heard them say they'd plagiarized it. That's when I realized Zhu Lin wasn't a trustworthy person. "Plagiarized script?" Ruonan frowned. "Isn't the screenwriter Zhu Lin was talking to called Fang Fang?" Xiao Lin nodded, confirming, "That's what I heard Zhu Lin call her." Ruonan frowned. She knew Fang Fang was involved in this matter, but she hadn't expected Luo Xi to defend her so strongly. This time, she'd learned a lesson, but she wouldn't show mercy again. This time, she was giving Luo Xi a face. If Fang Fang didn't repent, Ruonan wouldn't let it go easily. Ruonan nodded and asked Xiaolin, "Are you full?" Xiaolin hummed, looked at her, and said, "I'm full." "Then go find Zhu Lin." Ruonan stood up and walked forward. Xiaolin followed anxiously, looking at her and asking, "Why are you going to find Zhu Lin? I, I..." "To discuss the termination of the contract. Don't be afraid of Zhu Lin. I'm here. He won't do anything to you." Ruonan's reassurance embarrassed Xiaolin. He looked at Ruonan and said awkwardly, "Am I afraid? No, I'm not afraid. I..." Ruonan smiled warmly at him and said nothing more, then walked on. When Ruonan appeared in her office with Xiaolin, Zhu Lin was surprised. He looked at Xiaolin beside Ruonan with a puzzled look. He asked, "Xiaolin, why are you with Liu Ruonan?" When Ruonan came, she had told Xiaolin not to say anything when he met Zhu Lin and to let her handle everything. So, Xiaolin remained silent. Seeing him silent, Zhu Lin was very angry and asked, "What do you mean? What's the situation? I spoke to you, why didn't you answer me? I'm your boss, please respect me."
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