There was a hint of pleading in Bai Yiyi's words, as if Zhao Xiao's refusal to compromise was the greatest cruelty to her.
The diners around began to look at her strangely, some sympathized with Bai Yiyi, while others were curious about this sudden dispute.
The atmosphere in the restaurant became tense because of this dispute.
Zhao Xiao's expression became more and more solemn. She obviously did not expect Bai Yiyi to adopt such a strategy and try to use moral kidnapping to force her to make concessions.
She looked around and felt those curious or accusing gazes, and a nameless fire rose in her heart.
But she knew that staying calm was the most important thing at this time.
"Ms. Bai," Zhao Xiao's voice was calm and firm. She slowly stood up and looked directly at Bai Yiyi. "First of all, I respect your wish to get together with your friends, but this does not mean that I have to sacrifice my own rights to satisfy you."
"I reserved this table first, so I have the right to enjoy it. This is the restaurant's rule and also a basic principle of being a human being."
"Secondly, I understand your persistence in love, but emotional matters are never resolved by seizing the initiative or using moral blackmail. If you really cherish your relationship with Li Moyuan, you should learn to respect his choice instead of making trouble here."
Zhao Xiao's words were clear and powerful, and every word seemed carefully crafted, expressing her position without losing her grace.
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The diners around began to talk in low voices, and many people nodded in agreement with Zhao Xiao's point of view, believing that she had reasons and should not be intimidated by unreasonable people.
Seeing this, Bai Yiyi's face turned pale and blue. She didn't expect Zhao Xiao to be so tough, and she didn't expect that her "tear offensive" would be ineffective.
She took a deep breath and tried to save the situation again: "Ms. Zhao, isn't it too much to say that? I just want a quiet dinner, is that wrong? Can't you understand my feelings?"
Zhao Xiao shook her head gently, her eyes revealing an unquestionable determination: "Miss Bai, it's not that I don't understand your feelings, but understanding does not mean compromise."
"Everyone has their own principles and bottom line, and I have mine too."
"If I give up my rights today because of your emotions, then tomorrow, will I have to give up more because of other people's tears? This is not consideration, this is indulgence."
Li Rongrong, who was standing by, took the lead in applauding after hearing this. "Well, that's a very good point. We won't give the bad guys a chance to blackmail you morally!"
Seeing her speak out, others also spoke out in support.
At this time, the restaurant manager rushed over after hearing the news. He first apologized to Zhao Xiao and Bai Yiyi respectively, then checked the reservation records and confirmed that the table was indeed booked by Zhao Xiaoxian.
He politely asked Bai Yiyi and her friends to move to other empty seats and expressed his willingness to provide them with corresponding discounts as compensation.
Seeing this, Bai Yiyi knew that it was useless to continue insisting, so she could only look for another seat with a look of resentment and resentment on her face, along with several slightly embarrassed friends.
Zhao Xiao sat back at the table. Although she was upset, she looked calm. She picked up the napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth gently, as if everything that had just happened was just a trivial episode.
In fact, Zhao Xiao's mood was not good.
A few days ago, she went to the Li Group to shoot a commercial, and she heard them talking about the ambiguous rumors between Li Moyuan and a girl in the company. Whether it was true or not, she felt uncomfortable.
I didn't expect that Li Moyuan asked me out for dinner today, but when I arrived a little early, the protagonist of the rumor came to my house.
Just as I was thinking about it, the other protagonist of the rumor strode in.
Li Rongrong breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her elder brother appear.
When she heard them quarreling just now, she felt that something was wrong. Her eldest brother was definitely not the kind of person who would play two women at the same time.
So let them explain themselves.
Li Moyuan, who was waiting for the red light, had to wait for the driver to run a red light before he could catch up.
With a look of apology and determination on his face, he gently blew away the last trace of embarrassment and tension in the restaurant.
Under the gaze of everyone, he walked straight to Zhao Xiao and gently patted her shoulder to show comfort and support.
"Xiaoxiao, I'm sorry, I'm late." His voice was low and magnetic, and every word revealed his apology and respect for Zhao Xiao.
Then, his gaze turned to Bai Yiyi, and his eyes instantly became sharp as a knife, as if they could penetrate the deepest secrets of a person's heart.
Bai Yiyi felt the pressure and her face turned pale instantly. She tried to beg for Li Moyuan's mercy with her eyes, but Li Moyuan's gaze was like cold steel, without the slightest wavering.
"Bai Yiyi," Li Moyuan's voice echoed in the restaurant, every word seemed to be carefully crafted, clear and powerful, "I think we need to make things clear."
Bai Yiyi's body trembled slightly. She tried to hide her inner panic with a smile, but her smile was uglier than crying.
She knew that at this moment, all her disguises would be torn off and the lies she had woven would have nowhere to hide.
Li Moyuan continued, "First of all, I am not familiar with you, and I have no relationship with you. You are defaming my reputation. Wait for the lawyer's letter."
"Second, as a company accountant, you make mistakes all the time. I have had someone investigate your mistakes in work in detail, and I will not wrongly accuse you."
"As the person in charge of the company, I have the responsibility to safeguard the interests of the company and I am also obliged to be responsible to my employees. Therefore, I have decided to terminate your position in the company effective immediately."
When Bai Yiyi heard this, her face turned pale. She felt as if a bucket of cold water was poured over her head, and the blood in her body froze.
She tried to refute, but Li Moyuan didn't want to give her any more chances.
His words were like cold arrows, shot at her accurately one by one, leaving her nowhere to escape.
"Also," Li Moyuan's voice became even deeper, but every word was like a heavy hammer hitting Bai Yiyi's heart, "I have found out some things about you and the Bai family. I think it is necessary to remind you to take care of yourself."
Bai Yiyi's body began to tremble violently, and her eyes were filled with fear and despair.
How could that be?
The Bai family hid it so well, how could what she did be discovered?
Just when Bai Yiyi was struggling internally, Li Moyuan dropped a bombshell, "The police will talk to you later about you sending someone to murder Xiaoxiao."
Bai Yiyi fell to the ground instantly.
She knew she could no longer hide it, and all her lies and disguises collapsed at this moment.
Tears welled up in her eyes, but she dared not make any sound and could only endure it all silently.
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