Chapter 10: Within ten days.
Translator: Aafkee
Proofreader: ChaiTea
At 12 o’clock in the afternoon, Wang Zhongding’s assistant, Feng Jun, had a document in his hand, his expression heavy as he stepped out of the elevator. He paused his steps when he was about 20 metres away from Wang Zhongding’s office, his gaze icy.
A new female janitor was mopping the floor at the door. Having heard that Wang Zhongding had high standards for cleanliness, she had intentionally started work early, mopping the same area several times, not daring to be careless even for a bit.
Noticing Feng Jun’s gaze, the female janitor greeted him politely with a smile on her face, “Manager Feng.”
Feng Jun said, “You don’t have to come tomorrow.”
“Why?” The female janitor stiffened.
“It is lunch break now. Did no one remind you about how CEO Wang can not hear a single noise when he is sleeping?”
The female janitor quickly tried to explain her presence, “I only started working ten minutes early.”
“CEO Wang’s resting time is calculated by seconds.”
“But I did not go in and disturb him. I have only been cleaning outside and my movements were light.”
Feng Jun replied coldly, “CEO Wang’s sense of hearing covers the area from 17 metres away towards the left side of the door to 14 metres away towards the right side. He could count every single step that you make within that region.”
The female janitor was shamed into anger, “He can’t be that precious. Does he think he’s all that just because he’s rich? Forget about $10,000 a month, I won’t serve him even if it’s $100,000 a month!”
Feng Jun reached out his hand, expressionless, “Please leave.”
The female janitor could not swallow her pride. Before she left, she faced the office door and made a scene, “I want to make a scene. What are you going to do about it, huh? You pretentious prick! I hope you’ll find a wife that grinds her teeth, snores, sleep talks, and even sleepwalk when she sleeps…”
Feng Jun took out his phone and called the HR manager, articulating and vocalising each word clearly, “Who hired the janitor from Region C on the 18th floor? Tell him to get lost right now!”
Feng Jun looked at his watch after hanging up the call. There were two minutes before lunch break ended. He waited on the spot without a single word or movement and only began walking towards the door once the two minutes were up.
Wang Zhongding was sitting on his office chair. As expected, his mental state did not seem to be very good.
“You didn’t sleep well, did you?” Feng Jun asked.
Unexpectedly, Wang Zhongding did not seem to mind, “It’s alright, I’m not too sleepy.”
“How can you not be sleepy? You took an overnight flight. Why don’t you sleep a little while longer?”
“There’s no need.” Wang Zhongding asked directly, “What do you need me for?”
Feng Jun passed him a document, “Have a look.”
A striking headline came into view -- “New star has relations with Zhong Ding Films’ CEO, she has high hopes of appearing as the female lead in this year’s blockbuster”.
The photo was taken in secret by a journalist. It was through the glass, but the scene of Tao Yunyun and Wang Zhongding “conversing joyously” could still be clearly seen. The news of Zhong Ding Films was usually filmed by their “in-house” journalist. If an external person could capture a photo of such covert substance from just the right angle, it was obviously arranged in advance.
The editor in chief of this magazine, “Jing Shang Entertainment”, called Feng Jun immediately after he received the draft to inquire about the specifics of the situation. After learning that it was not the company’s intention, he quickly deleted the draft.
“I guess she got stirred up from being called dumb.” Feng Jun snorted, “How dare she try to stir up a controversy with you?”
Wang Zhongding only opened his mouth after a long while, “Get it sorted out however you see fit.”
Liang Jing heard the news from outside and rushed back to the company immediately.
“CEO Wang, I really did not know she would dare to do something like this! I am not that close to her. It was my uncle’s friend who insisted on introducing her to me. It was not appropriate for me to refuse my elder. I-”
Wang Zhongding raised his hand to interrupt him, “You must be tired recently. Go ahead and have a good rest. You don’t have to worry about the film for the time being.”
Jiang Liang’s heart froze the moment he heard his words. Wang Zhongding’s simple phrase of “have a good rest” meant that he would be taken down from the position of “executive producer” for this film.
“CEO Wang!” Liang Jing’s fists tightened, his gaze urgent, “Please, give me another chance.”
“Why should I give you another chance?”
Liang Jing took a deep breath, “I will bring you the male lead in two weeks.”
Wang Zhongding stared at Liang Jing and said, “Ten days.”
Liang Jing clenched his teeth as he nodded, “Yes.”
The moment he walked out the door, the veins on his forehead popped up instantly. God damn it, he must find that person no matter what it took! He would even “create” this person using bones and flesh if he had to!
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