Xiulan stared at Gong Yuming for a long second before she respectfully declined her request. "I'm sorry, Miss Gong. Maybe we can talk another time. I need to rush back to the office as I have to prioritize some office matters before this day ends."
She tried to discreetly pull back her hand but Gong Yuming's white as snow hands were tightly holding her hands, making sure she won't ran away.
Gong Yuming's eyes twitched for a moment but she quickly masked her irritation with a seductive smile that usually uses to men. It was a sly smile and it means trouble.
Xiulan smiled back to Gong Yuming, an innocent and pure smile. Any third person would think she was oblivious because of her smile but she's equally cunning as Gong Yuming in situations like this.
She actually declined Yuming for various reasons. First, she was not in the mood to entertain this woman's devious plans. Obviously, this woman was not here as good news. Second, she might get photographed or someone may take a video of this planned encounter. She's low-key helping her husband to extinguish the bad rumors surrounding them so it's not a great time for people to see them together. She wanted to stay away from celebrity scandals yet it's like a magnet that's following her.
The way Gong Yuming held her hands were too tight and her long manicured nails were slightly digging onto her soft skin. Xiulan remained smiling even though Yuming's hands were bothering her. She tried not to express any pain in her face.
"Is that so? I was eager to have a talk with you today. But it seems that Miss Song is a very busy person. Maybe it can happen next time." Gong Yuming's voice was too loud for some odd reason. Xiulan already see through her. Someone might be taking a video of them together right now that's why her voice was so loud.
"I sincerely apologize. Today's schedule is just very hectic." Xiulan kept her smiling face intact. She wouldn't let this woman get what she wants today.
"How about a minute? I really wanted to apologize about the recent rumors surrounding us. It has caused great distress in Hongqi's company lately. I am worried that this will get worse. I am very sorry." Gong Yuming wouldn't let Xiulan get away today. This is the perfect day to get her into hot waters. She already had her PA in the other side of the parking lot to take pictures and videos. She even has a detachable microphone on her back to record her words clear.
Yuming's plan was to expose Xiulan's cold side. She knew very well that this woman doesn't have any faults and she's only timid. But it's nice to create some fake news right? Netizens seems to like her so much because of her gracious attitude and great contributions to society. But netizens are capricious. If they see anything negative, they would immediately try to destroy that person and that's her ultimate plan.
Xiulan's eyebrows raised for a second when she heard this woman muttering her husband's name quite endearingly. This woman is trying to provoke her. Of course she wouldn't be provoked on such petty attacks.
"It's fine, Miss Gong. I appreciate your apology. I understand that show business is a very complicated industry." Xiulan graced Yuming with her most charming and lovely smile. In case someone was recording, she's exposing her beautiful smile to them.
Xiulan patted the back of Yuming's hands two times before she fiercely swatted Yuming's hands away from her. It was so fast that Yuming was also surprised by her sudden action. It didn't look rude since in an outsider's perspective, it only looked like Yuming moved her hands instead of Xiulan swatting it away.
Since their hands are not awkwardly entangled anymore. Xiulan went closer to Yuming, still with a smile on her face, and mumbled so low that only ants or germs can hear her whisper of death. "You better not appear in front of me again. I can destroy you. Your little friend who's filming everything in the north east should be careful. My husband's secret bodyguards are always following me. Anyone suspicious can be apprehended."
Xiulan sharply looked at Yuming before she hastily went inside the car. Dandan's mind was buffering for a second on what just happened. She was only standing there like a fool and stared at the surprised and embarrassed Gong Yuming. Did her boss said something to that harlot Gong Yuming? She didn't hear anything but she's sure that it was something serious and scary.
"Dandan." Xiulan's tone was very dark and it was obvious that she was slightly angry. She also have a deadpan expression now unlike the smiling face she displayed a while ago.
Dandan quickly went inside the driver's seat and drove the car. They must leave this place so her boss could cool her head and return to her usual self. It's rare for Dandan to see her boss angry like this. She saw her loudly get angry at Mao Zhilan, but silently riled was more dangerous. She turned on her calming Musicfy playlist to remove the tension inside the car.
Xiulan sighed heavily once they exited the building and saw the sunlight and trees. That woman's, Gong Yuming, obvious plans irritated her so much. How can she be a white lotus when her plans to destroy Xiulan was so evident? Mao Zhilan's petty ass was more entertaining than that Gong Yuming.
"Stupid." Xiulan lowly muttered but Dandan still managed to hear it. Dandan nervously tapped the next song to alleviate her boss' mood. She must quickly find her boss' favorite songs which are 90s RnB songs.
Back in the parking lot, Gong Yuming kept angrily shouting inside her car. She also hit her assistant so many times to get rid of her stress. She can't believe that slut managed to threaten her. She kept replaying the recording if her threats were caught but no, nothing was recorded from any of Xiulan's threats. She could only hear her loud voice and Xiulan's respectful apology of declining her.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I hate her so much!" Yuming threw the expensive camera at her assistant. It landed on her assistant's forehead and made a loud bang sound. She didn't care if her assistant was injured or hurt. Right now she wanted to hurt Xiulan so badly.
The assistant touched her sore forehead and secretly cursed Gong Yuming. "I really hope you'll get kicked out of the company soon so you can stop this crazy shit already."
"You! Send the files to William! Tell him to edit the video and make Song Xiulan look bad." Gong Yuming evilly commanded. Her eyes were in tears yet her expression was like the devil. William was Gong Yuming's loyal foreigner fan. He would do anything for Gong Yuming as long as he gets her attention.
The assistant quickly pulled out her laptop and transferred the files so she could send it to William. Her hands were shaking since Gong Yuming was sharply looking at her every move.
"That bitch Xiulan should go to hell. I'll make sure the netizens will hound her tonight." Yuming deviously cursed. Her heart was full of hate that she didn't even think that her plans might backfire to her.
Her assistant who was busy typing in her laptop was actually typing her resignation letter already while she waits for the files to be sent to William. "Aish, now that this crazy bitch sent this to William. I might have to find another job. For sure, Boss Hongqi wouldn't let her slide this time."