Chapter 142 Calm Down
On the day the program aired, the ratings hit a new high. Besides me, as the person involved, who came forward to detail the process, there were other victims who, like me, did not succeed in their schemes. However, they were not as lucky as me and encountered setbacks in their later careers. Cao Kun tried every means to make them submit, and some of them have already left the media industry.
Cao Kun's crimes were broadcast on prime-time television program "Today's Livelihood," giving the public a comprehensive understanding of the incident and a completely new perspective on Cao Kun. Coupled with extensive newspaper coverage the following day and dissemination through new media, public opinion of me completely changed. Online comments overwhelmingly praised my actions, acknowledging my fearlessness in the face of power and my courage to uphold justice. Finally, the storm had passed and the sun shone through.
"Lin Dang, I'm sorry~ I made up stories without even knowing the facts last time." Yao Yang came to my office specifically to apologize.
"It's okay, you don't know the situation anyway~"
Xiao Xiao said I forgave too quickly, that I shouldn't forgive gossips so easily. I don't care, though. I don't like making friends indiscriminately, but I also don't like making enemies.
Thanks to my intervention and the passage of time, this incident has finally faded from people's memories. My life has finally returned to normal.
"Hello everyone, this is our new group. I'm the group owner, Zhao Meinan~" I checked WeChat and wondered why Zhao Zhengyu had created another group.
The group was completely silent; no one was interacting.
"You have a red envelope message. Please claim it on your phone." Another message popped up on the computer screen. I happened to be free, so I opened my phone and claimed the red envelope. I didn't expect to be the last one to claim it. I turned around and looked into the office. Chu Zhen was standing in front of me with a smug smile.
He can be so happy even when grabbing a red envelope; he's a completely different person now compared to before.
"If you took my red envelope, you have to do things for me." Zhao Zhengyu sent the message immediately after seeing that all the red envelopes had been claimed.
"Just say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush," Chu Zhen replied.
"I'm proposing this weekend, everyone please give me some ideas."
A marriage proposal? I then realized that Song Ji-hyo wasn't in this group, no wonder Zhao Zhengyu created a new group.
"Why don't you just propose? Why do you need our advice?" Chu Zhen replied.
"Big brother, do you think everyone is like you, easily winning over Lin Dang? I'm going to give my Song Ji-hyo the most romantic proposal in the world."
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Zhao Zhengyu really dares to criticize anything, and Chu Zhen didn't reply for a long time.
"Chu Zhen's proposal was so romantic~" I replied. Thinking of the day Chu Zhen knelt down on one knee naked, I doubt anyone else could come up with such a creative idea!
"Really? Then sister-in-law, give me some advice~" Zhao Zhengyu must have no surgery today and is a bit free, hence the quick reply.
"Dang, Chu Zhen proposed to you? When did that happen?" Huang Yanyan suddenly jumped out, seemingly having been watching the whole thing unfold.
“Share it with me, I’d like to learn from your experience,” Zhao Zhengyu replied.
I regret sending that message so much. I turned to look at Chu Zhen, and his smile looked so wicked. I immediately turned back, feeling my face burning.
"Sister Lin Dang, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Why is your face so red?" Xiao Xiao was bringing me some documents when she noticed my flushed face.
"It's okay, it's a bit stuffy in here, I'm going out for some fresh air~" I didn't even look at Xiao Xiao directly, and ran to the bathroom from her side.
"It's quite airy here~" came Xiao Xiao's question from behind.
"Lin Dang, why are you staying in the toilet for so long?" I wanted to splash some water on my face in the toilet, but the water was a bit cold. Luckily, the air conditioning in the bathroom was strong, so I stood in the toilet to cool off and wait for the blush on my face to fade before going to the office. But then Song Ji-hyo suddenly came to find me.
"Xiao Xiao said you weren't feeling well, are you okay? Why is your face so red? Do you have a fever?" Song Ji-hyo said, placing her hand on my forehead. "You don't seem to have a fever."
Even after all these years, I still blush and my heart still races whenever I share a room with Chu Zhen or think about certain things. Today, it felt like I'd been caught red-handed.
"Did you need something from me?"
"I went out to promote a newly opened Sichuan restaurant today, and the owner gave me two coupons. Let's take Huang Yanyan and the three of us go out for a meal this weekend. It's been so long since we've had a girls' get-together!" Song Ji-hyo waved the coupons in her hand. "They're direct cash vouchers, worth 1,000!"
"It might not be possible this weekend, Huang Yanyan and I have something to do~" I thought of Zhao Zhengyu's post in the group chat about planning a marriage proposal this weekend, so I declined.
"You two are going too far. You're always making trouble. I've only known you for four years less than Huang Yanyan. It's so unfair. You're always using those four years of friendship to exclude me. Fine, I'll ask Xiao Xiao if she's going or not." Song Ji-hyo turned around and walked away angrily.
“My dear Xiaoxiao, I really want to eat Sichuan food. How about we go another day?” Xiaoxiao is a foodie with a big head. She’ll definitely agree if Song Zhixiao asks, so I said, “playing the victim.”
"Have President Huang invite you; she's not short of money." It seems Song Ji-hyo is really angry. Keeping things from others is really not my forte.
"Ji-hyo might have other plans for the weekend, so quickly tell her to cancel her original plans." I sent a message in the group chat.
"Sister-in-law, please arrange to meet her in City B. You and Huang Yanyan will be responsible for accompanying Song Ji-hyo and making sure she doesn't find out about our plan. We'll handle the rest."
"No problem." I gave an OK sign. It turned out our task was so simple.
Upon receiving the assignment, I rushed back to the office. After Song Ji-hyo's outburst, the blush on my face had faded, and everyone's conversation shifted to the marriage proposal plan.
"Xiao Xiao, Sister Song is treating you to Sichuan food this weekend." I had barely stepped into the office when I heard Song Zhixiao inviting Xiao Xiao.
"Xiao Xiao, I'll treat you to dinner another day. Sister Song and I had something to do this weekend, and she forgot for a moment." I pulled Song Zhixiao outside. "Okay, don't be angry. Yan Yan and I don't have anything to do either. We just want to take my parents back to City B."
"Back to City B? Why isn't Chu Zhen with you?" Song Zhixiao asked, half believing and half doubting.
"Chu Zhen has other plans. He's going to a villa in the suburbs. Grandma hasn't been feeling well lately, and I'm worried that Professor Huang won't be able to take care of Huanhuan and An'an by himself, so I asked Yan Yan to come back to City B with me." I really admire myself for coming up with this excuse on the spot.
"Then why can't you take me? I can go to City B too!"
"Aren't you and Zhao Zhengyu in the honeymoon phase right now? We were thinking you might have other plans."
“Isn’t going back to City B perfect? You guys can stay with your parents, and I’ll go find Zhao Zhengyu. It’s a win-win situation!” Song Ji-hyo was clearly unhappy with my reasoning.
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