Rebirth: I Am Not the Movie Queen This Time
Chapter 197: Well-Connected

Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Well-Connected

Their departure was rather abrupt, but considering their busy schedules, it was already quite rare to have an audience with them for such a long period.

They understood the situation and stood up. Xiao Bai said, "We’ve interrupted Mr. Yan’s time."

Mr. Yan smiled, shook hands with both of them again, and even personally saw them out of his office.

As soon as the door opened, Zheng Yun quickly approached, and the sight of Mr. Yan personally seeing the two out left her visibly surprised.

"Assistant Zheng, please see Mr. Bai and Wan out."

Zheng Yun immediately responded with respect, "Yes, Mr. Yan."

After Mr. Yan bid them farewell once more, he turned around and went back to his office.

Zheng Yun politely said, "This way please, both of you."

Without changing her expression, she said to Wan Chu’er, "So Wan is also a student from the first university. I’m quite familiar with several professors there; if you need any help, I can assist."

Wan Chu’er raised an eyebrow. Was Zheng Yun trying to be friendly?

It was rare indeed, to hear such an arrogant peacock offer help. She figured it must be because of Mr. Yan’s attitude just now.

She smiled and said, "Thank you, I wouldn’t dare trouble Assistant Zheng."

Zheng Yun paused, not expecting Wan Chu’er to brush her off so gently. Apart from Yan Hui, she was hardly ever rejected.

"It seems that Miss Wan had a pleasant conversation with Mr. Yan," she said, her voice once again turning icy.

This time, before Wan Chu’er could respond, Xiao Bai sensed something was off and quickly took hold of Wan Chu’er, saying with a smile, "Just meeting Mr. Yan has already made us happy. Here’s the elevator; we wouldn’t dare to trouble Miss Zheng any further."

Zheng Yun’s face went completely cold; she pressed the elevator button and, once the doors opened, said "Goodbye" without any expression.

As the elevator began to descend, Wan Chu’er and Xiao Bai looked at each other, and Xiao Bai said:

"Women really are strange creatures, I think that Assistant Zheng was clearly jealous of you, jealous that Mr. Yan called you ’junior sister.’ A jealous woman is truly ugly!"

Wan Chu’er calmly replied, "The ’ugly woman’ you’re talking about has quite a background and a lot of clout."

Xiao Bai was skeptical, "How do you know?"

"I ran into her yesterday while shopping with Mai Qiqi, and Mai Qiqi was very respectful towards her."

Xiao Bai exclaimed, "So she pretended not to recognize you just now and didn’t even offer us a glass of water. Is she face-blind?

No, that can’t be. A face-blind person wouldn’t be able to serve as Mr. Yan’s assistant. Don’t be fooled; despite Mr. Yan’s gentle and modest gentleman appearance, he’s actually quite demanding with work.

That must mean that Ms. Zheng deliberately pretended not to know you, or rather, she disdained to acknowledge you. It’s infuriating, definitely the behavior of an ugly woman."

Wan Chu’er marveled that Xiao Bai’s thoughts mirrored her own; could it be that spending so much time together led them to influence each other?

Xiao Bai continued, "To be respected by Mai Qiqi, her family must really be powerful. Do you know exactly how powerful? We need to be careful in the future, to not be crushed at the snap of their fingers."

He was somewhat aware of the background of Mai Qiqi’s family.

Wan Chu’er thought about Old Sir Zhong, unsure of his exact status, but judging from his companion’s nervous demeanor and Mai Qiqi’s respect, he must be significant. She said:

"A very impressive and influential old man, probably a high-ranking official."

Xiao Bai gasped, "A high-ranking official’s granddaughter?"

Chuchu: "...the daughter of a leader’s nanny."

"What?" Xiao Bai’s voice unconsciously rose, finding it both amusing and unbelievable.

Chuchu said, "Isn’t there an old saying, ’officials cluster at the prime minister’s gate.’"

Xiao Bai pondered for a moment, feeling that it was indeed so. He then recalled Assistant Zheng’s unhappy expression and couldn’t help worrying, "Do you think she’ll pick on you?"

That woman looked petty, and it was obvious she had special feelings for Mr. Yan. Jealous women are often terrifying. Who knows what crazy things they might do.

Xiao Bai was genuinely worried about Chuchu, thinking whether he should really hire a couple of bodyguards for her.

Chuchu calmly said, "I’m not scared. If she dares to touch me, I’ll just complain. I know that leader. There’s a note I stuck up on the wall behind my computer at home. You’ve seen it, haven’t you?"

"I’ve seen it. So what? That note was given to you by that leader?" Xiao Bai’s brain was struggling to catch up, thinking how ugly the handwriting on that note was.

Chuchu glanced at him: "The handwriting on that note is from the old leader, I wrote it myself and stuck it there."

Xiao Bai asked dumbfoundedly, "How do you know that old leader, and why would he give you his writing? You guys... you haven’t done anything to disgrace our Bai Family’s reputation, have you?"

It was too easy for people to misunderstand this. Chuchu, an orphan girl who came from out of town and besides being pretty, he couldn’t understand why the old leader would treat Chuchu well.

Chuchu glared at the idiot in front of her, if it weren’t for the inappropriate setting, she really would’ve liked to flip him over her shoulder.

"What nonsense are you thinking? I just happened to meet him a few times. Old Sir Zhong seems very majestic and upright. If Assistant Zheng really does something bad, she must be doing it behind Old Sir Zhong’s back. I’ll just expose her."

Xiao Bai wiped the nonexistent cold sweat from his brow, still concerned, "Next time you meet any man, whether old or young, I should still accompany you."

"Ah!"

Chuchu punched Xiao Bai in the stomach.

Let’s leave Chuchu and Xiao Bai’s discussion aside.

After sending the two away, Zheng Yun walked into her own office, heavy-hearted, and sat without working for quite a while.

Finally, she made up her mind, stood up again, and headed toward Yan Hui’s office.

She knocked on the door, and when the familiar "Come in" came from inside, she pushed the door open.

Yan Hui was looking down and writing something behind the desk. Hearing her come in, he didn’t look up, but just asked indifferently, "What is it?"

Zheng Yun’s eyes flickered before saying, "Mr. Yan, I’ve already sent Mr. Bai and Miss Wan away. Do you think we should make further contact with them?"

Yan Hui stopped his movements, slowly raised his head, and his face, previously gentle in front of Wan Chu’er, was now stern.

"Assistant Zheng, don’t make decisions on your own, and don’t meddle in my affairs."

Zheng Yun shivered and immediately responded, "Yes."

"If there’s nothing else, you can leave." Yan Hui went back to being busy with his head down.

Zheng Yun looked at his straight figure, swallowed hard, and left the office reluctantly.

After the door closed, Yan Hui looked up again, silent for a few seconds before picking up the phone on his desk and dialing a familiar number.

The phone rang for a long time before someone on the other end picked up.

Yan Hui smiled and said, "It’s me, how has the old man been doing recently?"

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