Chapter 990 Just Need One Minute
"I'm so sorry!" Xia Xia quickly nodded and apologized.
"It's nothing, move aside quickly and don't block our way!" the servant waved his hand.
"Hello, I'm Xia Xiaochun, an intern reporter from Jiangnan Daily! I'd like to interview Mr. Chen. I've been waiting here for two days!" As she spoke, Xia Xia took out her intern reporter's ID.
"Reporter?" Upon hearing this, the servant frowned. In the next moment, his expression turned grim, and he roared, "You reporters just write whatever you want. Our young master is such a good person, yet you call him a coward. Bah!"
After speaking, the servant snatched Xia Xia's reporter ID, threw it on the ground, stomped on it a few times, and cursed, "Let me tell you, not to mention an intern reporter like you, even your editor-in-chief wouldn't be able to interview Mr. Chen."
"Also, let me tell you, our Mr. Chen has important matters to attend to today and has no time for your interview. Get lost!"
Xia Xia's face turned deathly pale. She whispered, "Those news reports have nothing to do with me. I just want to interview Mr. Chen for one minute, just give me one minute!"
"Scram!" With that, the servant swung his arm, about to slap her. Xia Xia, looking at the large, fan-like palm, instantly turned pale and stumbled backward.
Just at this critical moment, a cold shout suddenly rang out, "Stop!" Xia Xia froze and turned abruptly. She saw a young man in his early twenties getting out of the car, his expression extremely serious.
"G-G-Young Master..." The servant's expression changed. Xia Xia curiously sized up Chen Xuan. Is this the live-in son-in-law of the Su family in the provincial capital? Some recent news had maliciously distorted Chen Xuan's image, portraying him as an unconscionable demon king, all for the sake of sensationalism. But now, Chen Xuan didn't look like a demon king at all. However, one couldn't judge a person's character solely on their appearance.
"Who told you to hit people?" Chen Xuan reprimanded coldly.
"She blocked our car, and she said she was a reporter..."
Chen Xuan glanced at Xia Xia, frowned, and then looked at the servant. "You still can't hit people casually. Alright, get in the car quickly, it's getting late." Although no one had told him, Chen Xuan had seen the news reports from the reporters online. While he didn't care, he was naturally unhappy when someone insulted him like that. What's more, his parents were involved, which made him very angry. Chen Xuan could understand why the servant was so agitated and didn't punish him.
"Yes!" The servant was relieved, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and hurried toward the car. Chen Xuan turned and also walked towards the car.
Xia Xia, who had waited for Chen Xuan for two days and finally got to see him, was naturally unwilling to give up. She rushed over, "Mr. Chen, I'm Xia Yingchun, a reporter from Jiangnan Daily. I'd like to interview you!"
"I don't have time!"
"Are you going to participate in the duel with Su Ning from the capital? I'll only take up one minute of your time, just one minute!"
"No need!" Chen Xuan still refused. Having read so many news reports, he didn't have a good impression of reporters. After speaking, Chen Xuan had already opened the car door. kanδん
Xia Xia shouted unwillingly, "Mr. Chen, I waited at your doorstep for two full days! I'm also facing losing my job. I only need one minute, just one minute, please!" As she spoke, tears streamed down Xia Xia's face, and she choked up.
Chen Xuan paused, looked back at the crying Xia Xia, and frowned. "Alright, you only have one minute..." Xia Xia's breathing hitched. She looked at Chen Xuan in disbelief, as if stunned. She never expected Chen Xuan to suddenly change his mind. Oh heavens, is this real?
"You have half a minute left!" The cold voice finally brought Xia Xia back to her senses. Half a minute had already been wasted. She felt a pang of heartache. She took a deep breath and quickly asked, "Mr. Chen, I want to ask why you refused the duel with the expert from Sichuan?"
"Refused? You might be mistaken. I didn't refuse. I sent someone to tell him that I would spar with him after my duel with Su Ning." Chen Xuan said indifferently.
Xia Xia frowned, "This is different from what Yun Zixu, the expert from Sichuan, told us. He said you were unwilling to duel him."
"Then go ask him. As for the result, you'll see it today or tomorrow." Chen Xuan said nonchalantly. However, he already knew that the reason for so much news was deliberate on Yun Zixu's part. His expression couldn't help but turn cold. For some reason, Xia Xia felt that Chen Xuan wasn't lying.
"Mr. Chen, I hope you can defeat Su Ning from the capital and the expert from Sichuan!" Xia Xia said solemnly. Chen Xuan smiled slightly, saying nothing, but he gave Xia Xia a resolute look. Then, Chen Xuan got into the car. Xia Xia also moved aside, and the convoy set off majestically.
At this moment, Xia Xia's phone suddenly rang. She took out her phone and frowned. It was Sister Wu calling. This surprised her, considering Sister Wu had already said she should pack her bags and leave. The deputy editor had already called her, asking her to prepare for resignation. Why was she calling now? Xia Xia took a deep breath and answered the phone, "Sister Wu..." Before she could say anything, Sister Wu's enraged voice came through, "Xia Xia, I'm giving you half an hour. Come to the Jiangnan Provincial Martial Arts Alliance immediately. If you can't make it, you don't have to come tomorrow!"
"Aren't you firing me?" Xia Xia asked in surprise.
"Yes, I was going to fire you, but now I'm short-handed. If you perform well this time, I can let you continue your internship, but you can't be by my side anymore." Sister Wu spoke haughtily, without any pretense or excuse. Xia Xia immediately understood. It turned out Sister Wu was calling her because she was short of staff. Xia Xia's admiration for Sister Wu had turned into disappointment, and now it had become contempt. She refused without hesitation, "Sister Wu, I won't go. I'll go through the resignation procedures tomorrow."
"What did you say? You're not going? Do you know how many people dream of this opportunity? Today, at the Martial Arts Alliance arena, Su Ning from the capital will fight Chen Xuan, the live-in son-in-law of the Su family in the provincial capital!" Sister Wu exclaimed in disbelief, "If you can break some explosive news, you'll be showered with bonuses and cause a stir in the reporter community, gaining both fame and fortune!" This duel was unprecedented. To boost his morale, Su Ning had invited all the media, and even some socialites and noble families to spectate. In Su Ning's opinion, it would be disappointing if no one applauded or cheered for him on such a glorious occasion. Therefore, the Martial Arts Alliance allowed media access, and Sister Wu was fortunately the reporter responsible for this matter at Jiangnan Daily.
"The battle between Chen Xuan and Su Ning from the capital?" Xia Xia was stunned. After a moment, she gritted her teeth and said, "Alright, Sister Wu, I'm willing to help you!" Xia Xia changed her mind because of Chen Xuan. She simply wanted to watch Chen Xuan's duel, and she had no intention of returning to Jiangnan Daily.
"That's smart of you!" With that, Sister Wu immediately hung up the phone and pouted, "After you've helped, I'll kick you out with one foot!"