Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 406: Damn Tianyuan Group, Impervious!

Chapter 406: Chapter 406: Damn Tianyuan Group, Impervious!

The call connected quickly.

Lin Xifei immediately said, "Lingxiao, I didn’t see Zhong Yi today. It was the hotel staff who delivered the meals upstairs, and I thought it was a bit odd, so I called to inform you first."

Zhong Lingxiao replied in a calm and unhurried tone, "I understand. He didn’t spot you, did he?"

"I don’t think so. I was very careful and cautious, just like you taught me."

"That’s good."

Zhong Lingxiao had his own plans for assigning Lin Xifei to keep an eye on Zhong Yi.

Indeed, Lin Xifei had her schedule in Haicheng, and she was just a minor character who Zhong Yi wouldn’t take seriously.

He wouldn’t even imagine that this bold woman would be monitoring him.

Lin Xifei tentatively asked, "What else can I help you with? Are you really going to get rid of him? What if the Old Master of the Zhong Family finds out?"

Zhong Lingxiao’s voice was gentle, but he didn’t want to discuss too much with Lin Xifei.

"Sweetheart, you have completed your task. I remember you still have a program to record in Haicheng. Finish it early and come back to the Imperial Capital to join me soon. I miss you."

"Alright."

Lin Xifei spoke with a hint of worry, "Be careful in what you do."

If something happened to Zhong Lingxiao, she would lose her backing and could no longer secure a foothold in the entertainment industry.

"Mhm."

Zhong Lingxiao soon hung up the call.

Lin Xifei furrowed her brows, distressed about the variety show she was recording at Haicheng TV Station.

She turned to her assistant and said, "Go find out when that variety show can start recording. I can’t wait to return to the Imperial Capital."

The assistant stood before her, hesitant to speak.

Lin Xifei spoke impatiently, "What is it? Just speak."

"Lin, the deputy director from Haicheng TV Station just called."

"Are they calling us to go record? Then let’s hurry up and go. Initially, the invite was so enthusiastic, but dragging it out made me wait for three days. If it weren’t for the popularity of their show, I definitely wouldn’t have come."

The assistant nervously said, "Lin, the TV station said... said..."

"Said what?"

Lin Xifei looked at her impatiently, planning to replace this unhelpful assistant eventually.

They were all so unreliable, speaking as if pulling teeth.

"They said you are not a safe artist. Considering the development of the program later on, they want to replace you. The deputy director asked you not to go for the recording, and they are choosing a newcomer to take your spot. Also... When we talked about finalizing the contract upon arrival in Haicheng, so they don’t owe a penalty fee."

The assistant stammered through the explanation.

Being labelled a "not safe artist" indicated that she had scandals that could erupt.

It was a veiled contempt for Lin Xifei being a mistress—if exposed, it would lead to heavy losses.

But who would expose the Zhong family’s young man’s woman without a good reason? So Lin Xifei couldn’t comprehend this reason; it was clearly an excuse.

And about that penalty fee!

Originally, Lin Xifei wanted to hold out for a better sign-up bonus with Shen, but it dragged on until now and hadn’t been settled. Now, the other party simply kicked her out, and they didn’t even have to pay a single penny in penalties!

It was like shooting herself in the foot.

"Unsafe? Say that again?"

Lin Xifei couldn’t believe her ears; in her years of career shielded by the might of the Zhong family’s young master, when had she ever been slapped in the face like this, to the extent of being replaced by a newcomer?

It was a tremendous disgrace.

"Have they gone mad? Who made the decision to replace me?" She couldn’t swallow the insult.

"It was the head of the station’s decision," the assistant said timidly, "Not only that, but we have also received calls from many Haicheng enterprises, saying they want to replace you as the endorser. You seem to have been... banned in Haicheng."

Bang!

Lin Xifei knocked over the coffee cup in front of her, and the brown liquid splashed onto the floor, drawing quite some attention.

Banned!

She had patiently waited in the hotel for three days, only to be banned!

"Call the head of the station now and find out exactly what is going on. Who wants to ban me, I..." Lin Xifei’s mind flashed with the silhouette of a man.

The man who appeared at the TV station that night, Huo Xingzhou!

Her arrival in Haicheng had caused a conflict with his wife and ended up being humiliated. Given the couple’s strong relationship, there were few in Haicheng with the power to ban her.

The most likely scenario was that Huo Xingzhou was behind it!

This was outrageous!

"Drive now, we’re going to Tianyuan Group! Hold on, stop on the way to buy some expensive supplements."

Lin Xifei’s cheeks flushed with anger.

There were numerous enterprises in Haicheng; she endorsed several products.

If they all didn’t renew their contracts suddenly, her income would significantly shrink. This variety show too was something she had been looking forward to—it couldn’t fall through.

The only option was to approach President Huo to speak directly, even if it meant lowering her pride to salvage everything.

She could act arrogantly within the entertainment circle, but when facing such a top-tier powerful family, she was just an insignificant ant, one who could be crushed at any moment.

Moreover, Haicheng was Huo Xingzhou’s territory, and even a strong dragon wouldn’t crush a local snake.

When it was time to bow, she had to bow.

But once she gained the upper hand and Qiao Xi lost hers, she would reclaim everything with interest!

"Okay, Lin. I’ll go get the car right away."

Half an hour later.

Lin Xifei, along with her assistant, arrived at Tianyuan Group, but the receptionist stopped them from entering.

She removed her mask and sunglasses and said to the receptionist, "I am Lin Xifei, here for a bit of business with your President Huo. How about this, I can sign an autograph and take a picture with you."

"Sorry, Miss Lin. I don’t follow stars," the receptionist replied with a gentle smile, "Without an appointment, you can’t see our President Huo. It’s a regulation here, and President Huo is very busy usually."

Lin Xifei held back her anger and asked, "Is President Huo in the office right now?"

"Sorry, we can’t disclose President Huo’s schedule to you. Please understand."

Damn Tianyuan Group.

Even the receptionist was impervious to influence!

In other companies, she was always treated like a star.

Lin Xifei took a deep breath and glanced at the time. It was already evening, approaching five o’clock.

She decided to wait a bit longer.

They had to finish work eventually; maybe she would bump into him.

Lin Xifei lowered her stance and sat on a lobby chair. People came and went, all able to spot the major star, but not a single employee of Tianyuan Group came over for an autograph.

Lin Xifei experienced an unprecedented cold shoulder, further confirming her suspicion that Huo Xingzhou was behind her ban!

"Lin, look at the elevator entrance... Isn’t that President Huo and Doctor Qiao?" the assistant whispered.

Lin Xifei glanced over and immediately stood up to approach them.

"President Huo, Young Madam Huo."

Qiao Xi followed beside Huo Xingzhou and stopped, her recent visits to the hospital were irregular.

Just today, after assisting with an acupuncture treatment for Shen Xuanzhi’s mother, she came to the group, having arranged with Huo Xingzhou to head home early to pack, planning to leave for the countryside the next morning.

But unexpectedly, Lin Xifei appeared here.

Surprise flickered in her eyes.