Xu Xinyi, in tears, supported Mr. Yi to the study, crying and pleading, "Grandpa, it's late, I'll help you back to rest," she glanced at Yi Yang through teary eyes and lowered her head timidly, "I'm just suffering a bit, it's nothing."
Mr. Yi leaned on his cane and patted Xinyi's hand, "Now that grandpa knows about it, I will definitely help you with this matter!"
He looked up at Yi Yang, "Yi Yang, what's going on? Why are you bullying Xin Yi again?"
Yi Yang stood up from behind the desk and helped the old man to sit on the sofa, "Grandpa, why are you still awake at this late hour?"
The old man glanced at the time, "It's not even nine o'clock, it's not late. First, tell me what's going on. Xin Yi is your wife. How can you remain indifferent when she's being bullied?"
"Grandpa, I..."
Xin Yi interrupted Yi Yang with tears, feeling extremely wronged, "Grandpa, it's okay, I can handle this myself. If the company refuses to terminate my contract, I will sue the company. The lawyer said that if I win, I can terminate the contract smoothly. If I lose, I can still terminate the contract by paying a compensation."
Wiping her tears, she continued, "I'm just a little upset. I have been with the company for so many years, but they breached the contract and gave my signed script to another actress. They even said they would blacklist me."
Yi Yang: "..."
The old man looked at Xin Yi with even more affection, "You, such a child, being mistreated by the company, why didn't you tell me earlier? And you, Yi Yang, what's the matter with you? Your wife is in trouble, and yet as her husband, why aren't you helping?"
Yi Yang sighed, "Grandpa, Xin Yi herself said she can handle it, and she has a lawyer representing her. It's not a big problem."
"Yes, grandpa," Xin Yi forced a faint smile, with a sense of enduring humiliation, "I can handle it on my own."
However, the old man didn't see it that way, "She's a girl, dealing with lawyers, negotiating with the cunning company. Facing these shrewd old foxes, what if she suffers a loss and you don't help her?"
A loss?
Yi Yang sneered. With Xin Yi's personality, would she really suffer a loss? It's a blessing if she doesn't cause trouble for others.
"I won't handle this matter; you take care of it for Xin Yi."
—"Didn’t you say you wouldn't help? Let's see what you say now.”
"Alright, grandpa, I will take care of this for Xin Yi. Xin Yi, give me your lawyer's number. I will get our company lawyers to handle your case. They are experienced and will definitely resolve this for you within three months."
Yi Yang emphasized the words 'within three months.'
Xin Yi gritted her teeth in frustration.
—"The crew will start filming in three months, what do I do then?"
"No need, husband. Really, there's no need. Attorney He is also very experienced. With him, I can definitely win the lawsuit. It's just a pity about that script. I prepared for a month, memorized the lines for half a month, and devoted so much effort. It's a bit hard to let go."
"What's the story with that script? Tell grandpa."
After speaking, Xin Yi smiled forcefully, "It's like this, the company gave that role to another actress. I talked to the director, and he still appreciates my talent. He said that if I can settle the dispute with the company before filming starts, he will fight for me to be the lead actress with the investors. But, Yi Yang also said that the lawsuit will take at least three months, and the crew will start filming in three months."
"Duly noted..." the old man pondered.
"Grandpa, it's just a small matter, not worth your concern. It's okay, this project is not an opportunity, there will be another one."
"You, always so bold. Even when being mistreated like this, you still swallow it yourself. So, about the script, Yi Yang, you also need to take care of it for Xin Yi. Did you hear me?"
—"Did you hear me? Grandpa asked you to take care of it for me. If you have the guts, refuse. If you dare not take care of it for me, I will tell on you!"
Yi Yang looked coldly at her.
Xin Yi put on a show of understanding his gaze, "Yi Yang, if you think this is too much trouble, forget it. I'll be fine."
The old man interjected, "This is not a big deal, don't worry. He will surely handle it for you. Rest assured."
"Really?" Xin Yi was overjoyed and extremely thankful, "Yi Yang, thank you. I'm bothering you."
"Don't... mention... it," Yi Yang said.
"Oh, by the way, husband, you said you would give me one of your supplementary cards, will you?"
Yi Yang squeezed out a word from his throat, "Yes."
The old man nodded in satisfaction.
—It's true, Yi Yang handled it quite well. Xin Yi didn't know what kind of power he wielded, as she received a call from the CEO of Tianyu within three days.
The usually indifferent person who concealed her hostility, now politely invited her to the company to discuss the termination of the contract.
That same afternoon, Xin Yi leisurely brought her lawyer and An Ya to the company.
Upon entering the boss's office, she saw Director Zhao was also there.
The boss was named Gao, a middle-aged man approaching fifty, with gold-rimmed glasses, shrewd and sly like a businessman, a real old fox.
Xin Yi sat unceremoniously on the sofa and glanced at Director Zhao, smiling, "What a coincidence, Director Zhao is here too. You arrived just in time. Could you please trouble Director Zhao to pour me a cup of water?"
She was quite arrogant.
"Of course." Director Zhao made tea for them, and along with the boss, sat opposite Xin Yi.
"Xin Yi, it's like this. A few days ago, Mr. Yi and I talked, he said..."
"I'm not interested in what he said. You called me on the phone to discuss the termination of the contract. This is my lawyer, Mr. He. He will handle the termination matters on my behalf. How is it? Is the termination contract ready?"
Lawyer He nodded to the two.
Boss Gao pushed his glasses up and smiled, "See, I told you there is a misunderstanding. There's no misunderstanding about the termination."
"Misunderstanding?" Xin Yi looked sarcastically at Director Zhao and insinuated, "Director Zhao, didn't you say that if I didn't want to transition, you would shelve and suppress me? I'm just a small star, how dare I confront such a big company like Tianyu?"
Director Zhao smiled apologetically, "Miss Xu, I'm sorry, I was impulsive at the time. I also misunderstood the boss's intention. The boss didn't ask you to transition. The role in 'Phoenix Path' is still yours, no one is taking it from you."
"No one is taking it? How come I heard that the company gave it to Li Hanxing?"
"It was stuffed in, but she's not the leading lady, she's the third female lead."
Xu Xinyi suddenly understood, "So it has all been a misunderstanding from the beginning to the end?"
"Of course it's a misunderstanding. You were cultivated by the company, how could we possibly suppress you?"
"In that case, let's not mention the contract termination again in the future. Let's forget about this matter, alright?"
"Forget? Food can be eaten and thrown up, but once words enter my ears, they can't be taken back. Okay, let's not talk about it. I know why you all approached me today. Bring out the termination contract, we'll sign it, and this matter will be settled."
President Gao chuckled softly, "Xinyi, the company still needs artists like you. Your departure is a huge loss for the company, and we have arranged many big productions for you in the future. We're waiting for you to sign. If what happened yesterday offended you, then, Director Zhao will apologize to you. Let's consider this matter settled, okay?"
If it ends so easily, what kind of malicious supporting female character is she considered?
She glanced at Anya and said with a helpless tone, "It seems President Gao is not here today to talk to me about terminating the contract. In that case, I have something else to do. I'll leave for now." Xu Xinyi stood up and made to leave.
"Wait, even after saying these kind words, it was not enough to change Xu Xinyi's mind, "Okay, since you insist on terminating the contract, let's move to the meeting room."
Satisfied, Xu Xinyi moved aside and said, "President Gao, please go in first."
Three hours later, Xu Xinyi and a few others left the meeting room.
"President Gao, thank you for your care over the past few years. Goodbye."
President Gao smiled and shook hands, "Miss Xu, you are too polite. I wish you a bright future. If there's a chance, I will treat you to a meal. Goodbye."
Xu Xinyi did not deny it, then left with her lawyer and Anya.
This departure of Xu Xinyi shocked the staff of Tianyu.
During this year, the company has terminated the contracts of several celebrities, each time it was either in a state of tension or ended up in court. It was the first time they had seen this.
Director Zhao, who had been holding back his anger the whole day, said, "President Gao, this Xu Xinyi..."
President Gao coldly stared at him, "There's no need for you to worry about Xu Xinyi's matters anymore. In a few days, a new director will arrive, and you will be transferred to another department."
Director Zhao was shocked, "President Gao, I..."
But President Gao obviously did not give him a chance to speak, and turned and walked away.
On their way back, Xu Xinyi thought about President Gao’s unusual behavior and couldn't figure it out.
"Strange, although Yiyang has money and power, President Gao is still the boss of Tianyu. Why was he so unusual today?" Anya asked her, "Don't you know?
Xu Xinyi asked back, "Know what?"
"Tianyu has recently suffered heavy losses and is seeking investment."
"Investing and Yiyang, what's the connection..." Before she could finish, Xu Xinyi seemed to understand something. "Investment? He's using investment to blackmail?"
"Otherwise?"
"How do you know?"
Anya smiled, "I said there's a mole in the company. Do you believe me?"
"Yes!"
If it's true, Yiyang has a cruel means, actually cutting off people's backroads.
I really underestimated him.
Xu Xinyi thought for a moment, "I should thank him, and you as well. You've worked hard during this time. Please go shopping, and I'll foot the bill tonight."
Anya raised her eyebrows, "So generous?"
Xu Xinyi took out the associated card that Yiyang had given her, "I have money."
Usually, Anya would not dare to go shopping with her, as this woman had no sense of restraint when shopping.
It seemed that Xu Xinyi was even more reckless tonight.
"Please, this, this, and this, and I don't want those items I mentioned earlier, please pack the rest according to my size."
The sales assistant beamed, "Okay, Miss Xu, please wait a moment."
Anya pulled her, "What are you doing, buying so much?"
"I'm happy." Xu Xinyi handed the associated card to the sales assistant, "By the way, after packing these, please send them to Lin Garden."
"Okay Miss Xu!"
As Yiyang's wife for the past two years, I haven't gotten anything, so now that she finally has a Yiyang's associated card, she has to use it well and let Yiyang see her amazing spending power.
Later, Xu Xinyi returned with a full load. There were few of her own things in the car, and more of the things she bought for Madam Yi and Senior Yi.
"Mom, I bought some gifts for you, I hope you like them."
"I don't lack anything. Why did you buy these?" Although Madam Yi said she didn't want them, the smile on her lips showed that she was in a good mood. "These are for Grandpa." Senior Yi was surprised and asked, "Do I have a share?"
"Of course! Take a look, do you like it?"
"I like it, Grandpa likes anything you buy."
"As long as you like it. By the way, Grandpa, has Yi Yang come back?"
"He came back early, he's upstairs."
Xin Yi held a packaged box, "Then I'll go up first."
Mr. Yi waved, "Go ahead."
Xin Yi sneaked to the door of Yi Yang's study, knocked on the door, and brought the box to Yi Yang's desk, smiling and gratefully said, "Husband, I successfully terminated the contract at the company today. Thank you for your help."
Yi Yang glanced at her, "You don't need to thank me."
"But I still have to thank you. I used my money to buy you a belt. Please accept this little token of my gratitude." She took out the packaged box containing the belt and handed it to Yi Yang.
The large logo on the box was a brand Yi Yang had never seen before.
Yi Yang graciously accepted it and asked, "Your own money?"
"Yes, this belt is expensive, almost a hundred thousand yuan." She deliberately emphasized the price.
Yi Yang's clothing was mostly arranged by Mrs. Yi, but he had some knowledge of the prices. A belt for a hundred thousand yuan was not surprising, but he had never seen this brand before.
Opening the box, it was just an ordinary belt, not much different from a regular one.
"Thank you." This was the first time he had received a gift from Xin Yi.
"You're welcome," Xin Yi took the opportunity to say, "By the way, I used your supplementary card today to buy something and spent some money. You don't mind, do you?"
Yi Yang knew a message about the expense would be sent to his phone but he hadn't had time to check it after a busy day.
He casually asked, "How much did you spend?"
"Not much, just over ten thousand."
For Yi Yang, a little over ten thousand was nothing, "I know, you can keep the supplementary card and buy what you need."
"Thank you, husband. I'll go take a shower first, you should rest early too."
"Okay."
A text message came to his phone.
Yi Yang opened his phone and looked at it.
- [XX Bank of China] You have completed a transaction of 109,570.2 yuan at 20:42 on October 20th with the account ending in 2411.
Yi Yang: "?"
He looked at the message several times, counted the digits to make sure he hadn't read it wrong, then loudly called, "Xin Yi!"
Xin Yi, at the door, stopped in her tracks.
"How much did you spend today?"
Xin Yi looked innocent, "Just over ten thousand."
"Just over ten thousand? Then why does the expense message on my phone say... just over ten thousand?" Yi Yang seemed to realize something and asked, "Just over ten thousand how much?"
Xin Yi thought for a moment, "I don't quite remember, I just know it was just over ten thousand. Husband, you're not being stingy, right? It's just a little money, and I'm giving it back to you."
"..." Yi Yang rubbed his forehead, "Forget it, go rest."
Xin Yi smiled faintly, "Okay, then I'll leave."
Yi Yang's gaze fell on the belt on the table, "Wait a minute," he looked at Xin Yi suspiciously, "How much did you say you bought this belt for me?"
"Almost a hundred thousand yuan."
Yi Yang asked each word slowly, "Almost how much?"
"Almost..." Xin Yi dragged out her words, quietly slipped out of the door, "Ninety-nine thousand seven!"
And she was gone.
"...Xin Yi!!!"
The author has something to say: Xin Yi: I splurged three hundred on a belt for my husband today! So happy!