Chapter 61 – Venting Frustration

Chapter 61 - Venting Frustration

As the fitting curtain was gradually drawn apart, the throng of fashion personnel retreated, revealing Tang Fei, now fully transformed, before Zhou Weichuan's eyes.

Everything else in his vision blurred away, leaving only Tang Fei in focus.

The long dress exuded a touch of masculinity when worn, complemented by a pair of metallic black boots and a glossy leather belt adorned with the emblem of Athena's weapon, the Aegis shield.

Tang Fei held her head high, shoulders squared, and waist arched, radiating confidence and strength.

She strode forward, embodying the pride and valiant spirit of the goddess of wisdom and war.

Elegance and bravery merged seamlessly!

A smile lit up Zhou Weichuan's gaze. Apart from appreciating Tang Fei's fashion presence and interpretation of the design concept, he recalled his bet with the director of Berlan's business department.

He had already won more than half the battle!

When Tang Fei emerged, the room fell silent. He Zhou seemed to hardly recognize her, blinking foolishly in amazement.

"Where's my shower of flowers and applause? Shower them over here!"

Even Boss Zhou was left speechless, which meant I must be quite impressive to have awed this gossip queen with ulterior motives. Wait till tomorrow, folks, to witness what it truly means to game the system!

Tang Fei glanced at the system interface, and the number 99 for the lucky bags triggered her obsessive-compulsive disorder. Fellow translators, who's going to send one more to make it a perfect hundred?

According to the mystic lore of luck in the gaming world, opening a full set brings even greater fortune.

There was an oddity, though. Her reputation had long since shifted to the positive, earning her a well-known nickname in both near and far places. Yet, the Clear Your Name quest progress remained stuck at 99%.

It's also a torment for perfectionists.

She tapped to reveal the progress of the mission, which indicated that the potential danger had not been eliminated and thus the task could not be concluded.

Feeling that any potential risks in tomorrow's grand event would likely lurk beneath the surface, Tang Fei resolved to be as thoroughly prepared as possible.

Tomorrow, I'll utilize every available card to the fullest, decked out like never before. It's high time for players who've been penny-pinching for so long to indulge themselves.

Zhou Weichuan was the first to applaud, followed by the others. Tang Fei was quite pleased with her boss's cooperation.

"Since we don't have flowers, could something else substitute?" Zhou Weichuan gestured, and Zheng Haisheng stepped forward, holding a ladies' wristwatch embedded with a black diamond.

Black diamonds, remnants of a supernova explosion that landed on Earth, were the rarest and most precious among all diamonds.

"This watch is the company's gift to you for signing the contract as a replacement for flowers."

"Woah! This is so pretty, is it expensive? I feel bad for making the company spend so much." Tang Fei's eyes sparkled, discarding her usual cool elegance in an instant.

The enigmatic black diamond was modest and low-key, its grayish reflection and inner colors creating a mesmerizing multi-layered effect.

When she wore it on her fair wrist, it complemented each other beautifully.

"If it's too expensive, what would you do? Return it or pay for it?"

Zhou Weichuan wanted to tease her, curious to see Tang Fei's response.

He was sure it would be entertaining.

Would she be at a loss? Would she feel conflicted?

"Tang Fei protectively held her wrist. "You said it was a company gift. I know the law – issuing tangible goods can also count as part of one's salary. You can't take back what you've already paid."

Tang Fei examined the flower from all angles before patting her chest in relief. "There's no brand mark on it. I was so scared that it was really expensive."

Zhou Weichuan was taken aback.

This was a unique flower, one that could be described as an eccentric bloom.

He had assumed she would be flustered or conflicted?

Seems like he didn't truly understand their top actress.

Zheng Haisheng opened his mouth to argue, but Zhou Weichuan coughed and waved him off, indicating for him to remain silent.

Then, unable to contain himself, he burst out laughing. After he composed himself, he said, "It's yours now that I've given it to you. The company won't take it back. Relax."

Only then did Tang Fei release her guard on her wrist.

Seeing Tang Fei's reaction, Zhou Weichuan added, "After all, it's the first gift the company has given you. It holds sentimental value, so don't treat it with disregard just because it isn't expensive."

He was afraid that she might truly believe its worth was tied to its price.

"I'll cherish it, it's so beautiful and encrusted with so many diamonds," she assured him.

Ha, so she knew it had diamonds. Then why did she confidently claim it was cheap?

Realizing she had intentionally tried to fool him, Zhou Weichuan couldn't help but grin wider. No matter what Tang Fei did, he found her adorable.

"How will you cherish it?" Tang Fei pondered. "I'll keep it as an heirloom! Does that show enough care?"

"Great." Zhou Weichuan blurted out without hesitation. He was momentarily lost in thought after the word 'heirloom'.

Unaware of his abnormal behavior, Tang Fei naively continued, "Then I need to make more money for the company! I'll strive to earn more heirlooms in the future."

As for Zhou Weichuan's peculiar response, she attributed it to his quirky personality.

Regardless of whether others believed the rumors about CEO Zhou's affection for her, she didn't.

The system had seen through his heart!

He was utterly pure!

Zheng Haisheng and He Zhou exchanged glances, both could clearly see how Zhou Weichuan's eyes were glued to Tang Fei. Yet, why couldn't Tang Fei sense it?

Was she blinded by her position in the situation?

Zheng Haisheng queried with a glance, "Is your sister a bit slow-witted?"

He Zhou was annoyed. Even if my sister is, it's none of your business to say so!

He blinked back, "Your boss is even more foolish."

Your sister's foolishness, your boss's foolishness...

Soon, both of their eyelids twitched, rolling their eyes in exasperation.

The melancholic Matchmaker Task drifted out, its wilted flower hanging limply, casting a resentful gaze at the Insight Card.

Ah!

Both success and failure lie in the system!

Host, do you know? People's minds change! Have you heard of people changing their hearts?

Past thoughts can't count anymore.

When Zhou Weichuan realized what he had just said, he reined in his gaze and changed the subject. "I've compiled a list of renowned makeup artists in the industry. You can pick one to be your styling team for the signing ceremony."

Zheng Haisheng rubbed his eyes several times before passing the list over.

Tang Fei glanced through it and spotted Min Kai's name in one of the teams. He was the makeup artist who had sneaked a peek at her makeup cards while working on Zhu Xiansheng's production, 'Princess of the Bamboo Immortal.'

So now he's switched industries to join the fashion circle?

"I'll go with this team," Tang Fei pointed at the one that included Min Kai.

"That fast?"

"I'm efficient and worth choosing as the lead, you won't regret it."

"Choosing you is an honor for our company," Zhou Weichuan not only didn't refute her but praised her even more. Tang Fei's proud expression gradually turned bashful.

Faced with such flattery, even her narcissism felt a bit embarrassed.

Zheng Haisheng excused himself to take a call. Upon returning, he approached Zhou Weichuan and whispered something in his ear.

Zhou Weichuan nodded, then said to Tang Fei, "Tang Fei, do you remember the drama 'Princess of Master Zhu Xiansheng' that you filmed before signing with our company? The investor wants to have a dinner with you. What do you think about that?"

"No!" Tang Fei's expression darkened abruptly.

This reckless production team had no regard for human life. It was already lenient of her not to seek them out, yet they dared to come to her doorstep.

The original owner's vibrant life was snatched away in mid-air, suspended between heaven and earth. The agony and despair she must have felt at that moment were horrifying just to contemplate.

These people did not treat others as human beings.

Looking back now, she realizes how daring she was to have mustered the courage to join the film set.

Tang Fei's complexion turned a shade paler, her blood drained from her face instantly. She clenched her teeth so hard they grated.

"Tang Fei, did something happen with their production team?" Zhou Weichuan's heart twisted upon seeing her reaction.

"My cousin wore seven or eight layers of clothes and was hung in mid-air under the scorching July sun for three hours without a single drop of water. If not for her strong constitution, who knows what could have happened! When she was taken to the hospital, the doctors said it was very dangerous; she almost lost her life," He Zhou's veins popped with anger. "This damned company, if I don't have evidence, I'll surely sue them to hell!"

With a deeply furrowed brow, Zhou Weichuan noticed Tang Fei was still gripped by fear. He softened his tone and said, "Tang Fei, it's alright now. That's all in the past. You're at Time Culture now; no one can bully you anymore. If they come looking for you, they'll do so with humility, undoubtedly seeking a favor. Do you want to take this chance to get back at them?"

Tang Fei seemed to awaken from a nightmare upon hearing this voice. She broke out in a cold sweat and panted rapidly, saying, "I'm sorry, I lost my composure. I nearly lost my life back then."

"Tang Fei, at work, there's no need to be on edge. You can be in any state; there's no such thing as losing your composure."

"Thank you, Boss."

He's just the boss...

Zhou Weichuan sighed. "I'll go and decline their offer."

"No need! Boss, you said I can vent my anger, right? How should I do it?" Flames danced in Tang Fei's eyes.

This matter might be the obstacle in her heart that she couldn't overcome. Rather than being hindered by it, she preferred to remove the obstacle altogether.