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Jiang Xunzhi looked disdainful, threatening me with a photo. Who hasn't spent a few years in the workplace? Shen Tingsi, if you can handle it, then go ahead and post it.
She suddenly felt a slight pain on her face, and when she touched it, there was blood. It was a scratch from the photo that had flown at her. Jiang Xunzhi went to the bathroom to deal with it. The wound wasn't large, but it was a bit deep, reaching the dermis layer.
This was the first time she had swallowed her pride. In the past, she would have fought back, but the other person was a superior, a leader. How could a subordinate fight back?
Just now, Shen Siyi deliberately provoked her to anger, even laid hands on her. If Jiang Xunzhi had done the same, he would have been fired long ago, and according to company regulations. In the company, no matter what position you stand in, if you are the first to lay hands, Shen will fire you. She looked at herself in the mirror, her face full of indifference. After work, Songcheng was waiting for Jiang Xunzhi at the entrance of the creative department.
Everyone has left, and Jiang Xunzhi has just come out from inside with a band-aid on his face. Songcheng noticed and asked, "What happened to you?"
"I accidentally got scratched, it's no big deal," Jiang Xunzhi replied, taking the cake from his hand. "Last time it was strawberry, this time it's mango."
"I heard their family's salesperson say that the mango flavor is very delicious, so I bought it. Don't you like mango?" Songcheng asked in confusion.
"No." He responded simply.
Jiang Xunzhi remembered last night at Songcheng in the bar. He really wanted to ask what he was doing there, but it was his own business. What reason did others have to inquire? Forget it, he decided not to ask.
Three weeks later, the contestants for the young designer competition had gone through multiple rounds of selection and had reached the final stage. The top ten contestants from all over the country came to the recording site of the program to compete for the first place. Jiang Xunzhi had no intention of coming to the program site, but the higher-ups insisted on arranging her to be the design director for the program, clearly at the behest of Shen Siyi.
Ten contestants are on stage for a rehearsal. Lu Xiaoxi is the assistant chosen by Jiang Xunzhi. After their experience shooting outdoors last time, they are now performing more in sync.
"We just need to finish with the last one, and then we can call it a day," Lu Xiaoxi squats below the stage, looking at it.
"Yeah, this job is really exhausting. I'd rather stay in the office than be here," Jiang Xunzhi says, holding a script. He takes out a cigarette from his bag, and as he lights it, he asks, "Do you mind if I smoke?"
"It's okay, sister Wan, it's the first time I've seen you smoke, it's a bit cool." Lu Xiaoxi looked at sister Wan with admiration, then a moment of loneliness appeared: " sister Wan, I'm afraid of making you sad, so I didn't dare to tell you."
"What is it?" She exhaled smoke, feeling relaxed all over.
"Director Su is one of the judges for this competition."
So that's how it is.
She only found out three weeks ago that Su Yun was a judge. The official list of judges was only released last night, and that's when Lu Xiaoxi found out about it.
"Just a judge," Jiang Xunzhi said nonchalantly.
"Sister Wan, you don't need to be too sad. In my heart, your talent is amazing. Although I used to have some doubts about you, after getting to know you, I think you are a great designer." This praise came unexpectedly, and Jiang Xunzhi smiled teasingly, "Are you saying this because you've chosen a side now?"
"Oh, Sister Wan, that's not what I meant. Well, the truth is, I'm getting more and more confused as I speak... In fact, the department has already taken sides. Some have chosen Director Su, some have chosen you, Sister Wan, and some have remained neutral."
Lu Xiaoxi spoke sincerely and innocently. If someone with ulterior motives had overheard her, she would surely have been used as a pawn.
"As a part of the company, everything we do is for the company. Only those who stand against the company are our enemies." Jiang Xunzhi flicked the extinguished cigarette into the trash can.
"People who think like this must really love the company." Lu Xiaoxi remarked.
"It doesn't take much love, just money to solve it. The company pays you a salary, you complete your work on time, and money is how hearts are bought." Jiang Xunzhi stretched his body, bones cracking. "It's time to go off work, let's go eat."
Lu Xiaoxi was taken to a restaurant by Jiang Xunzhi before she could figure things out. They ordered a few small dishes, two bowls of rice, and a bowl of soup. While they were eating, two more people came in, Fang Ling and Jin Namjia, both contestants in the competition.
After finishing their meal, Jiang Xunzhi and Lu Xiaoxi went for a walk outside. When they passed by an ice cream shop, Lu Xiaoxi couldn't resist and wanted to buy two, but Jiang Xunzhi didn't like cold food.
"I want two mango-flavored ice creams," Fang Ling shouted from behind them.
Crossing the street, waiting for the traffic lights, with one second left before the green light, Fang Ling stepped out. Suddenly, a motorcycle rushed out, and Jiang Xunzhi quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her towards him, avoiding a collision between the person and the vehicle. Lu Xiaoxi was also frightened and immediately asked, "Sister Wan, are you okay?" "I'm fine, are you okay?" Jiang Xunzhi asked Fang Ling in his arms.
She shook her head, "Thank you. If it weren't for you, I might be lying in the hospital now."
"Jin Namjia said, 'Do these people riding bikes not look at the road now?'"
"Jiang Xunzhi observed that the motorcycle was clearly slowing down, but when Fang Ling took a step, the motorcycle suddenly rushed towards her. It was obviously premeditated; someone wanted to harm her."
"Xiaoxi, keep up." Jiang Xunzhi crossed the zebra crossing, walked a few minutes, and returned to the recording site of the program. In the afternoon, he discussed with the director how to arrange the stage lighting and coordinated the scripts with other contestants.
In the backstage of the program, each contestant has their own rest room. Jiang Xunzhi wore his work badge, held the script, and entered the rest rooms of the contestants one by one, explaining to them the required positions and the questions that must be asked during the formal recording tomorrow.
Lu Xiaoxi knocked on door number 8, and the door opened. A head poked out and said, "Hello."
This person is Fang Ling. Jiang Xunzhi unintentionally glanced at her. Lu Xiaoxi told Fang Ling about the things to be recorded tomorrow. After she finished speaking, she confirmed multiple times if Fang Ling remembered. She also nodded several times, saying that she really remembered. Jiang Xunzhi listened to her recount the questions just now, and she repeated them without missing a word.
"Your memory is so good, do you have a photographic memory?" Lu Xiaoxi asked her.
"I used to practice memory often," Fang Ling smiled and asked, "Are you guys the staff of the program?"
Lu Xiaoxi said, "She is the program's design director, and I am just her assistant. Don't be nervous during tomorrow's recording, and do your best."
After finalizing the script, it was already evening. Since the recording was scheduled to start at 4 a.m. the next morning, Jiang Xunzhi had no intention of going home to sleep, and planned to spend the night in the rest area.
After each recording, the program is released online. The first episode achieved the highest viewership ratings for a competition program. Subsequent episodes featured renowned guests such as traditional Chinese landscape painter Xu Qiuhong and fashion designer Orlan, undoubtedly causing the program's viewership to soar.
The last episode's surprise guest is the Shen Group's current CEO, Shen Tingsi.
"Shen Tingsi went to participate in the show." Upon receiving this news, Jiang Xunzhi was particularly shocked, even choking on his water.
In the past, many directors asked him to appear on their shows, but he never even bothered to watch them. Now, he has unexpectedly changed his mind. This is a program founded by the Shen, and having the CEO appear saves on appearance fees.
"The CEO even created a Weibo account specifically for this, and he already has several million followers." Lu Xiaoxi deliberately went to his account to read the comments and even followed him. "I've decided to join the CEO's fan group. Sister Wan, why don't you also follow the CEO? He might even follow you back."
But this idea was quickly dismissed. There was no way Jiang Xunzhi would follow him. The door to the lounge opened, and it was Songcheng. Jiang Xunzhi had been at the program site for the past month and hadn't been to the company, so they hadn't seen each other for a month.
Surprised by his sudden visit, Jiang Xunzhi asked, "How come you're here?"
"Come take a look at yourself, and by the way, see how the TV program is made." Songcheng came in carrying a cake, and Lu Xiaoxi's eyes lit up when she saw the dessert: "Supervisor Song, this is for us."
"Yes, I bought five flavors, you can choose whichever you like, but the strawberry flavor is for you, Vice Director." Songcheng placed the cake on the table.
"I understand, you guys chat, I'll go out and buy some water first." Lu Xiaoxi quickly ran off.
"How have you been recently?" Songcheng asked.
"Just so-so, and you?"
"I'm planning to resign."
"Have you found a new job yet?"
"I'm not currently looking for a job. I want to go out and relax. How much longer will you be staying at the company?" Songcheng continued, "As far as I know, Shen Tingsi is not the kind of person who is interested in women, and he wouldn't send someone to the company for no reason. So, you must have a task to do at the company."
That's right, you guessed it.
"It will be over soon," Jiang Xunzhi said confidently.
At the recording scene of the finals, Shen Tingsi sat in the center of the judges' seat. Some staff members occasionally took out their phones to secretly film him. On stage, two contestants, Fang Ling, presented their design works, explaining the inspiration and challenges encountered during the creative process.
After the presentation, the audience below gave a round of applause.
Shen Tingsi raised a question: "Was this design really created by you? I suspect that your work is either plagiarized or someone leaked the questions to you." As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room erupted into discussion. The director quickly called for a pause in the live broadcast. At this moment, a comparison was shown on the screen between a clothing design and Fang Ling's design. The lines and rose patterns were very similar, with the only difference being that Fang Ling designed it as a jumpsuit, while the other design was a dress. Shen Tingsi said, "With this comparison, the similarities are very obvious. I hope you can answer truthfully."
Fang Ling said, "It was Wan Qingran who leaked the test questions to me. She approached me and said that as long as I could give her 500,000, she would tell me the answers to the test questions."
Everyone was talking about this Wan Qingran, who is she and why would she do this.
Jiang Xunzhi jumped onto the stage and snatched the microphone from her hand, saying, "I am Wan Qingran. I have to say first that I am not the one who leaked the test questions. The competition questions are all set by the judges, only the judges know the questions. How could I, as a design director, possibly know?"
Jiang Xunzhi handed the microphone to Fang Ling, indicating that she should speak.
"I have chat transfer records," Fang Ling displayed the chat records for everyone to see.
"Your chat records are obviously fabricated. I clearly remember that I never added you as a friend on WeChat. However, I have a few photos that you might want to see as well." The screen displayed photos of Fang Ling and Su Yun dining and drinking coffee together. Su Yun was one of the judges, and the close relationship between judges and contestants made it difficult not to suspect that there was something going on between them.
"Jiang Xunzhi asked openly, 'You and Judge Su Yun seem very close. What is your relationship?' Fang Ling, feeling fearful and unable to lift her head in front of so many people, replied, 'We have no relationship.' Su Yun added, 'A few days ago, I saw Fang Ling had a fever, so I bought her some medicine. In gratitude, she invited me to have a meal, but I didn't leak any information to her.'"
Jiang Xunzhi I really can't stand it. Take out the pre-recorded audio and play it. There are two voices in the audio.
"You think about your brother lying in the hospital right now. If you point out in the finals that it was Wan Qingran who leaked the questions to you, you will get 500,000. Your brother will be saved."
"I can't do this."
"I advise you to think carefully. Your younger brother is in my hands."
"This is kidnapping. I will report it to the police."
"Don't bother. Reporting to the police is useless. I have a wide network and many connections. Just accept your fate."
The voices of these two people are obviously Fang Ling and Su Yun.
Fang Ling was crying, and Jiang Xunzhi said, "Now the truth is obvious. Su Yun used her brother to threaten Fang Ling and frame me. So, Su Yun, get ready to go to jail."
Su Yun shouted, "This recording is fabricated. Don't believe her, everyone."
She still couldn't let it go and Jiang Xunzhi said again, "Just let Fang Ling speak. What is the truth of this matter after all?" "I have transferred your brother to a safe hospital, so you don't need to worry," Jiang Xunzhi said to her in a low voice. Fang Ling finally spoke after a moment of silence, "Su Yun used my brother to threaten me, leaked the answers to me, instigated me to frame Wan Qingran. I'm really sorry." Fang Ling bowed to apologize to Jiang Xunzhi, "I'm also sorry to everyone. It's my fault that has had a negative impact on the show. I withdraw from the competition."
Fang Ling finished speaking and left the stage. Su Yun was also taken away by the police, and Jiang Xunzhi followed the police to the station to make a record.
After Jiang Xunzhi finished making the record, he went to the place where Su Yun was detained. When Su Yun saw him, she gave a wicked smile, knowing that she must have been the one behind this. She reached out and grabbed Jiang Xunzhi's collar: "You really are quite capable."
"It takes one to know one, but I still have the upper hand," Jiang Xunzhi said as he pulled her hand away.
"Where did you get the recording?"
"It was given to me by Fang Ling. Yesterday at noon, she came to see me and told me everything you did, so today's performance is for you."
"You didn't drink the water today?"
The cup of water that Lu Xiaoxi handed to Jiang Xunzhi in the morning was quickly poured into the trash can as she turned around.
"You sent Lu Xiaoxi to monitor me, and at first I didn't know. But that girl's phone charm gave her away. Your phone charm is exactly the same as hers. I've seen it. It's a custom design, and the teardrop mole on the bottom left of the doll is exactly the same as yours. The doll on her charm corresponds to yours. Lu Xiaoxi entered the department a month after you did. It's impossible for such a coincidence to happen in this world. So I had someone investigate her, and the shocking news I got was that she is your half-sister from the same mother but different father," Jiang Xunzhi explained calmly to her.
"The investigation is correct, but I will be leaving soon," she replied.
"You have repeatedly leaked company secrets to other companies during your time at the company. The evidence has long been prepared for you. You can just wait to go to jail."
"I can't believe it. It's impossible. Mr. Shen will protect me. I will tell Mr. Shen."
"Shen Siyi doesn't have the time to protect you. You are just her pawn. Right now, it's best for you to tell everything you know. Your guilt might be reduced a little."
"I don't believe it. I want to see Shen Siyi in person and talk to her myself," Jiang Xunzhi said. "Even though I was sent by the president, my target is Shen Siyi, not you. Why do you need to stand up for her? And between you and me, it's only when you disappear that it will be most beneficial to her, after all, you know many of her secrets."
It's quite obvious, Su Yun shouldn't still not understand this.
Su Yun couldn't believe the reality in front of her. She sat weakly on the ground and asked, "What do you want to know?"
"Did Shen Siyi kill Jiang Xunzhi?"
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