Xiao Yi nodded, "Mm, I understand. So Mr. Liu wants to protect her."
"Oh, Xiao Yi, what are you saying? I'm not saying I want to protect her, I just..."
"Yes, how could Mr. Liu be that kind of person?" Xia Wei Liang turned her head, as if speaking up for Mr. Liu.
"Wei Liang understands me so well!"
Mr. Liu looked as if they had met too late, still trying to explain, "Wei Liang, it's not that I'm intentionally targeting you, but you also know that Yi Ran is an artist in my company. I can't distance myself from her as soon as something happens to her, can I? What would people outside think of me? What would my colleagues who have been following me think?"
Xia Wei Liang expressed deep understanding, "I get it, I get it all!"
She said solemnly, "Everyone knows your character, Mr. Liu! Who speaks of you without giving a thumbs up and saying..."
Mr. Liu's eyes lit up, and he pressed, "Saying what?"
Xia Wei Liang smiled, "Saying that Mr. Liu favors relatives over justice, and abandons principles for the sake of face. A boss like you is hard to find even with a lantern. Even if you commit a crime, you don't have to be afraid. As long as you follow you, you'll be safe! It's really more effective than a peace charm!"
Mr. Liu stared at her blankly, his face flushing and paling. "Uh... this..."
Xiao Yi lowered his gaze, his lips curling with a hint of smugness.
"Don't be embarrassed to admit it. What the villagers say is less than one percent of what you do!" Xia Wei Liang said earnestly, "Take the matter of the former Miss Xia and the current Miss Liu, for example. It's a done deal, yet you're still stubbornly denying it. Such spirit is nowhere to be found in the entertainment industry! You're lucky you met me. If you had met someone tough who insisted on pressing criminal charges, how would Hua Tian's reputation be preserved? It would be like acknowledging a thief as your own daughter!"
Mr. Liu couldn't even smile now. Xia Wei Liang pressed on, "But! Our Mr. Liu isn't afraid! Put all reason aside, and only put righteousness in the middle!"
Mr. Liu's expression shifted, and he subconsciously looked at Xi En.
Xi En had been listening quietly, appearing gentle and polite, making him seem very approachable.
He slowly raised his eyes and looked at Xia Wei Liang, "Compared to other companies, Hua Tian may lack principles in your eyes, but it is the most humane company."
Even Xiao Yi could not deny this point.
Xi En said, "We all have our low points, and we can't always be at our peak. Mr. Liu didn't abandon us during these times. For me, that's more important than any lucrative contract."
Mr. Liu was suddenly a little choked up. "Look at you... why do you always say these things? Didn't we agree not to mention them again..."
Xia Wei Liang frowned and gradually fell silent.
Although Mr. Liu was indeed a bit stingy, he was very good to his employees. He was truly a boss with a lot of humanity.
Xiao Yi was not as sentimental as her. He only asked about the purpose.
"Mr. Liu only stopped all her publicity activities but did not terminate her contract. This means he still wants to protect her, right?"
With things having gone this far, Mr. Liu stopped beating around the bush and stated directly, "I have investigated this girl's situation thoroughly. She was indeed unaware of the situation at first and was deceived by her greedy parents. Therefore, it is indeed unfair to let her bear all the blame. I was just thinking of leaving some room for maneuver, giving her a chance, and not pushing people to their death."
He looked up at Xiao Yi and Xia Wei Liang, "I invited Xiao Yi here today to discuss giving that girl a chance. However, if you insist, I won't force it. After all, her parents sowed the seeds of today's outcome. We have done what we could, and we will have no regrets."
Compared to the perfunctory words before, the current Mr. Liu was more acceptable.
Even though Xia Wei Liang knew that Xia Yi Ran would likely disappoint everyone.
Xiao Yi looked at Xia Wei Liang and saw her deep in thought. He slowly said, "Do whatever you want, don't mind what others say. Even if you say you never want to see her again, I will make her disappear from the entertainment industry."
Mr. Liu was stunned and furrowed his brows, saying nothing.
He had indeed done his best. The rest depended on Xia Yi Ran's fate.
As for Xi En, he coldly glanced at Xiao Yi. These two hadn't been getting along for more than a day.
Clearly, he was disdainful of Xiao Yi's words.
Xia Wei Liang thought seriously and said, "I don't think Xia Yi Ran deserves you to do this, but I respect your decision. Since I didn't send her to jail, I have tried to steer the outcome away from the worst possible path."
She chuckled, as if talking to herself, "I suppose we are all doing the same thing."
Looking up again, she said to Xiao Yi, "Let's go."
Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow, "Just like that?"
"Mm, just like that."
Xiao Yi looked at her deeply, then stood up, "Let's go."
He naturally took her hand, enclosing it in his palm, and led her out of Mr. Liu's office.
Mr. Liu was stunned, "This... are we leaving just like that? Is it over? What do they mean? Are they letting Xia Yi Ran off the hook? Not pursuing it anymore?"
He was still preparing to struggle a bit more, and if he couldn't win, he would give up.
But he hadn't expected them to just leave like that.
Xi En sat there, his eyes slightly unfocused, making it impossible to see his thoughts. "Perhaps, it's not just Xia Yi Ran who we have never truly understood."
"Uh... what does that mean?"
Mr. Liu was truly confused. Why were the children nowadays all so profound? Couldn't they speak plain language? Was it illegal to speak in a more accessible way?!
Xia Wei Liang and Xiao Yi emerged from Mr. Liu's office. Before they even entered the elevator, they encountered an acquaintance in the elevator lobby.
Zhang Peng and Xia Yi Ran happened to be coming out of the elevator and collided head-on with the people approaching them.
"Xia Wei Liang?!"
Xia Yi Ran was wearing a pair of oversized sunglasses that covered half her face.
This was the peak of her fame since her debut!
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Even the photos from the hotel were used by Xia Wei Liang as props to show affection!
How could Xia Yi Ran not be angry?
All her meticulous planning for so long had turned into someone else's wedding dress?
And that Xiao Yi, she didn't believe it was him in the hotel!
Therefore, this must have been something they planned together, done intentionally~
But Xia Yi Ran couldn't understand, how could Xia Wei Liang be worthy of Xiao Yi willing to go this far for her? Even willing to wear a cuckold's hat?
What kind of spell had that woman cast?
She hated it, always had hated it!
Therefore, seeing Xia Wei Liang was almost like seeing an enemy, and her eyes were about to spew fire!