71 Start Another Fire
At this moment, the live-stream exploded.
[F*ck! Have you seen the news? Lin Xi’s company is suspected of plagiarism and has been sued.]
[I don’t believe Lin Xi will plagiarize. Just wait and see the results!]
[The plagiarism is already confirmed, but the company released so many sketches at the same time. It’s impossible that they were all drawn by Lin Xi.]
Sure enough, not long after, Lin Xi issued a statement on behalf of the company, saying that the sketch was drawn by an employee under the company. Now, that employee was nowhere to be found.
Some people believed Lin Xi’s statement, while others felt that she was too irresponsible to push the blame to her employees.
For the next few days, Lin Xi was under high pressure. The production team considered that her reputation had been affected and temporarily stopped playing her scenes.
Chen Che knew nothing about all of this. Seeing that it was almost time to cash in, he was earning money crazily.
…
LI Costume Design Company.
Han Jiarui sat on the office chair with a worried expression.
“Lin Xi, what should we do now? The orders are gone. We still have to compensate for the huge breach of contract.”
“I can’t even pay this month’s salary. If this continues, the company will close down.”
Lin Xi frowned and made a call.
Before Lin Xi could finish speaking, she was interrupted by the other party. “Lin Xi, forget about the cooperation. However, if you have the intention to sell the company, we can discuss it.”
Before Lin Xi could finish speaking, she was interrupted by the other party. “Lin Xi, forget about the cooperation. However, if you have the intention to sell the company, we can discuss it.”
“Don’t worry, on account of our past relationship, I’ll give you a fair price.”
Hearing the other party’s words, Lin Xi was stunned for a moment before saying, “I’m sorry, CEO Chen. I don’t have any plans to sell the company for the time being.”
After hanging up, Lin Xi took a deep breath and suppressed her sadness.
She and Han Jiarui had worked hard for so many years. How could she bear to sell her hard work?
At 6.00 pm that evening.
After Chen Che got off work, he saw Lin Xi, whom he had not seen for many days, appear at the door and immediately ran over excitedly.
“Lin Xi, why are you here?”
Lin Xi pretended to be angry. “Why? You don’t want me to come?”
Chen Che chuckled. “Of course I do. I can’t sleep every day because I miss you, but I know you’re busy with work and don’t want to disturb you.”
“What a glib tongue!”
Lin Xi glared at him coquettishly and said, “Didn’t you say that you were bringing me to a feast? Hurry up, let’s go!”
“Ok!”
Chen Che smiled and nodded. The two of them held hands and got into the car together.
After the two of them left, a figure walked out of the dark and sent out the photos he had just taken.
At the same time, at the Lu family in the provincial capital.
Lu Wentian was leaning against the sofa watching television when his phone suddenly vibrated a few times.
He picked up his phone and looked at it. His eyes were filled with contempt.
In the photo, Chen Che and Lin Xi looked at each other affectionately. Lin Xi smiled and her face was filled with happiness.
There was also a photo of the two of them leaving hand in hand. Under the light of the setting sun, it looked extremely beautiful.
Lu Wentian was not in the mood to admire the scenery. He only felt that his anger was about to break through the top of his head.
“The company is about to close down, yet you’re still in the mood to talk about love!”
“In that case, I’ll start another fire and see when you can come and beg me!” Lu Wentian gritted his teeth and roared.
Lu Wentian was the one who caused problems in Lin Xi’s company.
He had suffered a huge loss from Chen Che, so he naturally would not swallow this anger.
The Lu family had a very high status in the provincial city. The two companies that happened to be working with Lin Xi were all on good terms with the Lu family.
Hence, Lu Wentian sent a message. The other party immediately understood and canceled the cooperation with Lin Xi.
As for Lin Xi’s designer being suspected of plagiarism, it was indeed a fact. After Tianxin Company discovered it, they posted it online.
On the other hand, he took advantage of the situation and hired some fake reviewers to stir up trouble online and ruin Lin Xi’s reputation.
He wanted Lin Xi to know that he had plenty of ways to deal with her.
Back then, he had pursued Lin Xi bitterly for so long, but she didn’t even care. Instead, she turned around and got together with a poor man.
Later on, she even embarrassed him in public for that pauper.
The more Lu Wentian thought about it, the angrier he became. This time, he had to teach Lin Xi a deep lesson before she realized who was qualified to be her man.
At this moment, Lin Xi and Chen Che had already arrived at the buffet restaurant and chose a seat by the window.
Lin Xi sat in her seat and waited while Chen Che went to get food.
At this moment, a slightly greasy voice sounded from behind.
“Aiyo! Isn’t this CEO Lin?”
Lin Xi looked up and saw a man in a suit staring straight at her.
“President Sun, long time no see.”
...
Lin Xi stood up and nodded slightly at the man behind her.
This man’s name was Sun Chuantao, and he was the director of a large design company. She had met him at a design competition before.
However, Lin Xi had never had the chance to establish a partnership, so she was not very familiar with him.
“I heard that your company has encountered some trouble recently. Do you need my help?” Sun Chuantao said as he took the opportunity to take a few steps closer.
Lin Xi felt a little uncomfortable. She took two steps back and widened the distance between the two of them.
“We did encounter a few problems, but it doesn’t matter. I can resolve it.”
Sun Chuantao smiled, his expression a little wretched. “Women! It’s better not to be too stubborn. You should rely on men when you need to.”
“Here’s my card. Call me if you need me.”
With that, Sun Chuantao placed the business card on the table and turned to leave.
When Chen Che returned, he saw that Lin Xi was a little distracted and hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. Maybe I’ve been too tired from work recently.” Lin Xi smiled and shook her head.
...
Chen Che did not understand design, so he did not ask further and silently helped Lin Xi peel the prawns.
…
The next day.
As soon as Lin Xi got off the elevator, she saw a few designers standing at the door and muttering.
Seeing Lin Xi arrive, the few of them shut their mouths and looked troubled.
“Just say what you want to say.”
Lin Xi spoke calmly and led the way into the office.
A few of them followed in and looked at each other before saying slowly, “CEO Lin, logically speaking, we shouldn’t run away when the company is in danger, but you know my family’s situation. There are old and young waiting for me to support them!”
“My brother is still waiting to buy a house and get married! I have to transfer money back every month. I can’t not have a job!”
“If the design plagiarism issue is true, it will also affect us. If we don’t leave quickly now, it will be even harder for us to find a job when the company closes down.”
“CEO Lin, please understand our difficulties.”
At this moment, Han Jiarui walked in and said coldly, “If you want to leave, go. The company won’t force you to stay, and your salary won’t be reduced.”
“Thank you, CEO Han!”
The few of them were overjoyed and immediately shouted in unison.
“Alright, go and settle the resignation procedures.”
Han Jiarui waved her hand, her tone slightly frustrated.
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