Unexpected Second Chance at Love

Yue Ling had long left the conference, but inside the six remaining people were left in silence. The look on their faces was indescribable as no one knew what to feel at this moment.

"H-How did it come to this…"

Liu Xiaoqing, being the only woman, spoke first. She couldn't lift her head up as her teary eyes were glued on the folder in front of her.

*Slam—

From across the table, Yang Chao slams his palm on the table with anger written all over his face. He viscously turns to look at the door Yue Ling had walked out, and he scowls.

"That Han Yue Ling is seeking death. Who does she think she is forcing us to resign?"

He inhales a deep breath that causes his body to tremble and abruptly stands up.

"I will never do as she says. I am An Qing's Production Manager. No one can take this position from me."

Watching him stride to the door, Yang Yimou and Ge You nod their heads in agreement to the man. Both men quickly rose from their seats and follow in pursuit.

Tang Yimou: "She wants me to give up my seat? Keep dreaming!"

Ge You: "I have invested so much in An Qing. It will take more than some lousy papers to depose me."

"Shut up!"

Guo Rong slams his fist on the table and roars after the three men. He flung his head to look at them and glares with murderous eyes like he wanted to strangle each person to death.

"Are you all done or are you going to keep acting like a bunch of idiots?"

Hearing his sudden cursing at them, Yang Chao, Yang Yimou, and Ge You could only stop in their steps and turn to look at him.

"COO Guo, what is the matter with you? We haven't done anything to you. It was Han Yue Ling. If you want to take your anger out on someone, go with us to find her."

Guo Rong glares at the three men before looking away. His head lowers down to look at the folder in front of him then the documents Yue Ling had laid out.

He can clearly understand why everyone is angry with Yue Ling because he is also angry. Even if she is the CEO, he is not afraid of her. However, what he is afraid of is…

"Lu Tian and General Ji."

The two names that make everyone in Imperial tremble in fear enter the ears of the other five people.

Each person glances confusingly at one another before looking at Guo Rong. They are well aware of who Lu Tian and General Ji are, but why would Guo Rong suddenly mention their names?

Liu Xiaoqing furrows her brows as she tries to read the man sitting across from her.

"COO Guo, what are you implying? What does our situation have to do with Lu Tian and General Ji?"

Guo Rong heaves a long sigh and raises his hand to massage his forehead like he was trying to soothe away any stress.

"Han Yue Ling is Lu Tian's woman and she is also the granddaughter of General Ji."

"…"

Everyone was at a loss by his words. They had thought Yue Ling was only a puny retired model and fashion designer. However, other than her reveal as the designer and CEO of De L'amour, there was no media release about her being involved with Lu Tian and General Ji.

"Are you sure? Why haven't we heard about this?"

Xu Zhengyi asked with a confused expression. Could it be that Guo Rong was given false information?

Seeing how each person was doubting him, Guo Rong was given a headache. He cast a glare to each person and explains.

"I was invited to General Ji's birthday. During the old man's speech, it was then when he announced Han Yue Ling was his real granddaughter. Later I saw Han Yue Ling and Lu Tian together."

At the time, he didn't understand why he was suddenly invited to the birthday banquet. Especially when neither Chen Limei not the others here were invited.

Not only that, but he also wasn't close to the old man or ever held a conversation together.

However, after Yue Ling's sudden visit today, he finally understood.

General Ji's invitation was a warning to his face. If he or anyone dares to go against Yue Ling, they will be going against him (Grandfather Ji) too.

Thinking this, Guo Rong heaves another long sigh and moves his hand to massage his temples.

"As for why the information was not released to the media is because General Ji made sure that no one from the banquet said a word."

The room quickly fell into silence again as no one knew what else to say. Now that they know who is backing Yue Ling, there is no way they can try to find trouble for her.

Xu Zhengyi stares at the space in front of him as his body turns sluggish and he slumps more into his chair.

"Going against her means going against two of Imperial's most respectable and fearsome men…"

Outside of An Qing, Yue Ling stood in front of the opened backseat door to one of the three black cars.

She looks at Liu Shan with furrow brows before slightly narrowing her eyes suspiciously. Normally, he is her driver, but the moment they stepped out of An Qing, he suggested Qi Li drive her back to De L'amour and asked for the remaining day off.

"Liu Shan, what are you up to?"

Hearing her question, Liu Shan flashes a wide grin at her and place an arm over Lin Hui's shoulder.

"I have something to do and need Lin Hui's help."

He cast a quick glance at Qi Li and sends the man a look full of secrecy. However, as the person that she is, Yue Ling saw everything.

She shakes her head and decides not to question his reason for suddenly asking to leave work.

"Alright, I get it. You have something more important to do than work."

Liu Shan wanted to retort and say that work is his number one priority but thinking about why he needed to take the day off, he could only press his lips tightly together. He forcefully nods his head at her while his soul was crying on the inside.

"Boss, I promise, only for today."

Yue Ling stares at the two men for a long minute before turning away and enters the car. She swore, she is too lenient with her subordinates. If it had been someone else, she was sure Liu Shan would have been fired on the spot.

Watching the two black cars drive away, Lin Hui shoves away Liu Shan's arm that was still wrapped over his shoulder.

"Dude, are you courting death? What's so important that you have to take the day off?"

His last word fell, and a thought came to him. His eyes lit up and he leans closer to the assistant.

"Are we sneaking back inside to end the lives of those faithless beings?"

"…"

Liu Shan was struck dumbfounded by the man. He stares back at Lin Hui and couldn't help but wonder if he had chosen the wrong person for the job. Maybe he should have asked Qi Li or someone else.

However, knowing he is already stuck with Lin Hui, he sighs and turns for the remaining black car.

"Get in. We have a mission."

Lin Hui purse his lip as he frowns. He sees Liu Shan already entering the driver seat and quickly jogs over to the passenger side of the car.

"What mission? I don't recall boss mentioning anything about a mission."

Seated inside the car, Liu Shan turns on the engine, and his eyes flashing with a beaming light as a mischievous smile curl on his lip.

"It's not from boss. This is our first mission from our boss man."