Chapter 220 - 151: Losing the Lady and the Army

Chapter 220: Chapter 151: Losing the Lady and the Army

Little Carrot looked at Xiao Ran, bewildered. "Will it even work?"

Before all this, she had lost count of how many times she’d tried to make things work.

But it was a shame. No matter how hard she worked, without capital backing her, it was all for nothing.

’Without Yunya Company, I might be even worse off than I am now.’

Xiao Ran’s tone was sincere, his gaze firm.

"It will! Don’t give up. Think about your parents, think about your family."

Family is always a person’s greatest weakness, but also their strongest armor.

As expected, the mention of her family brought a pained expression back to Little Carrot’s face.

She was her parents’ pride and joy. Back in their village, they boasted to everyone they met about how outstanding their daughter was.

The thought of it made her heart ache.

"But if I stay at Yunya Company, do you think Yan Li will let me off the hook?"

Her video had already thrown her into the eye of the storm.

Having worked under her for so many years, Little Carrot knew her well. Yan Li had never been one for mercy.

"If you’re willing, I can help you talk to her." Xiao Ran looked at her earnestly. "Trust me."

Looking at his sincere face, Little Carrot was filled with an indescribable sense of guilt and gratitude.

’I can’t believe things have gotten this bad. In the end, the only one willing to offer me a helping hand is the very person I hurt.’

She was beginning to understand why Xiao Ran was so important to Yan Xici.

’Any woman would fall for a man like this, wouldn’t they?’

He was truly a good man.

Little Carrot nodded. "Thank you."

Seeing that she agreed, Xiao Ran walked over to the door and opened it.

Yan Xici was standing by the hallway window. On the other side stood Yan Li and Wang Meng.

It was clear that none of them were in a good mood.

When they saw him come out, all three of them looked curious.

Wang Meng, in particular, hurried over, her face anxious. "How is she?"

Yan Xici rushed over as well. "Is she okay?"

Xiao Ran nodded. "She’s fine. Come on in, we’ll talk inside."

After speaking, Xiao Ran turned, went inside, and sat down on the sofa.

Yan Xici was the second to enter. She looked guiltily at the girl curled up on the sofa.

"I know this whole ordeal has caused you so much pain, but please believe me, the world isn’t as dark as you think. We’re not just putting on an act."

No one understood this better than she did.

She had even been prepared to never appear in front of a camera again.

Looking into Yan Xici’s sincere eyes, the girl on the sofa couldn’t stop the tears from flowing once more.

"I’m the one who should be sorry, but I had my own difficulties..."

Her words trailed off into choked sobs.

’The person I hurt understands my suffering, is apologizing to me, and is trying to be good to me.’

’But the person who hurt me is just standing by and watching coldly. What is wrong with this world?’

Yan Xici nodded, saying nothing.

Her eyes were filled with sympathy and understanding.

In this life, everyone had their own hardships. Whose life was ever easy?

Some things didn’t need to be said; everyone understood.

If she hadn’t been pushed to the brink, who would be willing to joke about taking their own life?

Watching the scene unfold, Yan Li felt like she was going crazy.

She rubbed her hands together awkwardly before finally looking at Little Carrot.

"Alright, just say it. What will it take for you to delete the video?"

At her words, Little Carrot’s panicked gaze fell on Xiao Ran.

To be honest, she truly didn’t know what to do at that moment.

Xiao Ran pressed his lips together, rested his elbows on his knees, and clasped his hands, looking at Yan Li with a serious expression.

"That depends on how much you’re demanding for the breach of contract penalty."

Yan Li shot back, "This is between her and me. What does it have to do with you?"

"Are you trying to play the saint? It’s disgusting!"

In Yan Li’s eyes, they were just putting on a sanctimonious act to watch her become a laughingstock.

’They’re all disgusting, each one more than the last!’

"President Yan, please don’t get worked up," Wang Meng said, gripping Yan Li’s hand tightly.

Her tone was both sincere and tense.

Compared to Yan Li, Wang Meng was much calmer. Right now, the company’s reputation was more important than anything else!

They had to solve the immediate problem first. If they didn’t, Yunya Company’s reputation would be ruined. Worse, even the stock price could plummet!

This was no joke!

With Xiao Ran acting as a third party, this was the best-case scenario for the negotiation.

The facts proved it, too. Without Xiao Ran, they wouldn’t have even gotten through the door.

Looking at the indignant Yan Li, Xiao Ran smiled. "If it weren’t for me, I doubt you would’ve even been allowed in the door."

Yan Li took a deep breath and licked her lips, as if she was about to say something. But after a long moment, she swallowed her words.

"Just say it. What will it take for you to delete the video?"

Xiao Ran said lightly, "It’s simple. You waive her breach of contract penalty, and she can delete it. However, if I remember correctly, the premise for a penalty is a labor contract. If she’s being fired, you should be paying three months’ severance."

This wasn’t an unreasonable demand Xiao Ran was making up to target Yan Li; it was a clear provision in the labor laws.

It was also the most reasonable solution.

Hearing this, the girl curled up on the sofa had an expression of indescribable surprise and gratitude.

Honestly, she had never even dared to imagine the company compensating her, let alone giving her three extra months’ salary.

As long as they let her go, she might find the courage to keep living.

All her actions were simply born from a fear of Yan Li’s retaliation.

Yan Li was so angry at Xiao Ran she was nearly speechless. "Are you kidding me?"