Chapter 506: Chapter 506 I Feel the Same Way

Entering the room was none other than Bai Ruoshu, who just returned from the hospital.

She spoke as if Lin Zhiyi forced Xue Man to dismiss Zhao Xuan.

The implication seemed more about making other colleagues keep their distance from Lin Zhiyi.

Bai Ruoshu’s position was slightly higher than that of a typical designer.

If it were any other day, Lin Zhiyi, for the sake of work, would have chosen to avoid unnecessary troubles.

But Bai Ruoshu always spoke in this manner, which was really annoying.

Lin Zhiyi took a deep breath and grabbed Xue Man’s assistant.

“You said Zhao Xuan gave that mother and son half a million? Are you sure?”

“Of course it’s true. I have a relative who’s a nurse at the hospital, and it just so happens that the ward Zhao Xuan is in is under her management. She heard it with her own ears, it’s accurate.”

Lin Zhiyi nodded sadly, “The mother and son who came today are my roommate’s older brother and mother. My roommate was arrested for framing me, and later, for some unknown reason, was driven to suicide. Suddenly, her mother and brother came to find Zhao Xuan. Could it be related to Zhao Xuan? Otherwise, why settle with half a million privately?”

“Right, half a million is not a small sum. Would she just give it if there was no connection?”

The assistant and other colleagues began to have doubts.

Lin Zhiyi looked at Bai Ruoshu: “Miss Bai, weren’t you at the hospital? Why didn’t you say anything? It seems like I have some huge power to make President Xue fire Zhao Xuan.”

“I…”

It was the first time Bai Ruoshu felt at a loss for words.

Lin Zhiyi waved her hand: “Miss Bai, maybe you were so scared you forgot?”

“Yes.”

Bai Ruoshu could only respond with that.

Everyone else said, “So Zhao Xuan deserved it. It’s fortunate the family’s greedy, otherwise, would it just be about money?”

“No wonder President Xue insisted on dismissing Zhao Xuan despite the penalty for breach of contract. If it were me, I’d also hurry to let her go.”

Lin Zhiyi immediately interrupted, “Since Zhao Xuan is no longer part of our studio, let’s not talk about her anymore, so as not to upset President Xue.”

“Yes, yes, everyone get back to work. Oh, Miss Bai, President Xue wants to see you,” the assistant said.

Bai Ruoshu nodded, and everyone dispersed.

Her subtle move to eliminate competition had no real effect.

She looked silently at Lin Zhiyi.

Lin Zhiyi took a cup from the drawer and shook it, “Miss Bai, I’m going to get some coffee, you carry on.”

With that, she headed into the pantry.

But before she finished pouring the coffee, Bai Ruoshu followed her in.

“I didn’t expect you to keep your cool.”

She poured a cup of floral tea, looking at Lin Zhiyi with an unclear expression.

Lin Zhiyi stirred the coffee, pretending not to understand, “Miss Bai, in our line of work, we all have to keep our cool.”

“But I really must thank Miss Bai. I did borrow your good wishes earlier; I didn’t expect them to come true today.”

With that, Lin Zhiyi left with a smile.

Bai Ruoshu pursed her lips; she indeed let her guard down before.

After finishing her tea, she went to Xue Man’s office.

The two talked for over an hour before she left.

At this point, Bai Ruoshu’s face didn’t show any heaviness; instead, there was a faint and subtle smile.

This had to make Lin Zhiyi vigilant.

But she just wanted to do good design, not engage in intrigues with them.

This way wasn’t a viable solution.

Perhaps she should reconsider her future.

While she was pondering, her phone rang.

“Mom? You’re looking for me?”

“I saw the news online, are you alright?” Liu He asked worriedly.

“It’s fine now, everything’s over,” Lin Zhiyi replied lightly.

“You’re always like this,” Liu He sighed, “Never mind, do you have time today? Come to the villa.”

“What’s up?”

Thinking of Liu He’s late-age pregnancy, Lin Zhiyi couldn’t help but worry.

Liu He said, “I’m sorting things out. Many skincare products, cosmetics, and perfumes I bought before haven’t been much used. I won’t need them for the next few years. You take them, after all, you always resist buying these.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyi burst into laughter.

Liu He, feeling awkward, asked, “Why are you laughing?”

Lin Zhiyi explained, “I used to see online that when someone else’s best friend was pregnant, they’d collect these items. I never thought I would get to use my mom’s things because of pregnancy one day.”

“Don’t joke about me, see you later.”

Liu He hurriedly hung up the call.

After work.

Lin Zhiyi sent a message to Gong Chen, telling him to pick up Xingxing first and then have dinner at Liu He’s place together.

…

The villa.

When Lin Zhiyi entered, she realized there were more guests inside.

She hesitated whether to go in or not but still got noticed.

At this time, Liu He’s pregnancy wasn’t very visible, and she quickly got up to introduce, “Ladies, this is my daughter, also the designer of the Ji Nian Jewelry for this charity gala.”

“Zhiyi, these ladies just returned to Jing City for the charity gala, and they decided to stop by.”

They must have heard about Gong Shiyan’s current status, along with Liu He’s pregnancy.

These people would undoubtedly come to visit.

The ladies dressed modestly, but even the earrings they wore were exquisite, which probably few people had seen before.

Lin Zhiyi greeted politely, “Hello, ladies.”

They looked Lin Zhiyi up and down, without malice, mostly with curiosity.

“Second Madam’s daughter is indeed beautiful. She looks much more lively in person than in the photos online.”

“Such a lovely young lady must be pursued by many suitors where we came from.”

“Look at you being so eager, we don’t even know if she has a boyfriend.”

“Miss Lin, do you have someone special?”

They asked directly.

Lin Zhiyi was taken aback, contemplating for a moment.

To say she didn’t, but her engagement to Sang Li still existed, and it needs to be annulled later.

If she claimed she did, she’d be afraid of them prying further.

After a moment, she could only smile.

“Yes, I have someone.”

“As expected, beautiful girls are quickly noticed by someone. What a pity, my silly boy hasn’t found a girlfriend yet.”

“No need, the young man will find someone he loves when the time is right.” Lin Zhiyi declined graciously.

That made the lady comfortable, so she nodded.

Just as Lin Zhiyi was about to breathe a sigh of relief, another lady who was straightforward started probing.

“Miss Lin, which family’s young master is your boyfriend? What does he look like?”

“Ah?”

Lin Zhiyi was stunned.

But upon thinking that they had been living overseas for a long time, they probably wouldn’t know much about domestic news.

They might not even be aware of her and Sang Li’s rumors.

She didn’t know how to explain, so she could only look towards Liu He for help.

Liu He was even more clueless than her.

Facing the situation head-on, Lin Zhiyi said, “Well, he’s quite tall, looks good, has long legs, and nice eyes, but he doesn’t smile much.”

“Miss Lin describes him so vividly that I want to see him now.”

“That’s because Miss Lin is so fond of him in her heart.”

They laughed jokingly.

Lin Zhiyi was too shy to respond.

At this moment, a deep magnetic voice came from behind her.

“I think so too.”