“Hey, where are you right now? Come help me with something. Yes, right now. I’ll send you the address in a second.” The call ended. Luo Chen sent the address over and said nothing more.
“Hmph. Xiaoman, your boyfriend might have something wrong with his head.” Hu Xinxin said with contempt, then stood up and left.
The others followed her out one after another.
Zhang Xiaoman sat alone on the sofa in the rest area outside, her face full of grievance and anger.
Luo Chen had truly disappointed her, to the point of utter disappointment. She never imagined that after just half a year apart, the person she knew would turn into this.
Or perhaps this was the real Luo Chen all along?
Once everyone had left, Zhang Xiaoman walked into the office.
“Luo Chen, what do you mean by this?” Zhang Xiaoman scolded directly.
“What do you mean what do I mean?”
“Are you trying to make me lose even more face? Last night because of you, my dad and mum argued. Today because of you, my colleagues are already laughing at me in the cafeteria.”
“Luo Chen, your family is poor. Maybe everyone looks down on you a bit and thinks you don’t deserve me. But the more you stubbornly cling to your pride like this, the more they’ll look down on you. I brought you into the company not so you could humiliate me.”
“How exactly did I humiliate you?” Luo Chen spread his hands.
“How did you humiliate me?”
“Couldn’t you at least dress a bit more decently when coming to work at the company?”
“And those words you just said, who do you think you are? Others might not know, but don’t I know? You can call a celebrity over?”
“Luo Chen, face reality. I don’t know why, but you’ve really disappointed me so much. I never thought you’d turn into someone who loves bragging just to save face. Look, now everyone thinks I’ve found a lunatic to be my boyfriend!”
“Aren’t you thinking the same thing?” Luo Chen took out a cigarette, lit it, and even though Zhang Xiaoman was standing at the door arguing with him, he remained perfectly calm.
These words made Zhang Xiaoman choke for a moment. Then she slammed the door and stormed out.
Zhang Hai walked to the company’s smoking area and happened to run into the security guard.
“What’s up, Brother Zhang? Why do you look so pleased?” The security guard greeted him and casually handed over a cigarette.
“Heh heh. A new idiot just joined the company. He actually told me he was going to call a celebrity over.” Zhang Hai took the cigarette from the security guard.
“Hahaha, Brother Zhang, didn’t that guy get his head checked before joining? He might actually be crazy.” The security guard joked.
“That’s exactly what I said.”
“Alright, back to work.” After chatting for a bit, Zhang Hai went inside while the security guard went out to stand guard.
Not long after the security guard stepped outside, a luxury car pulled up at the entrance. The security guard directed it to park properly. Then someone got out of the car.
Lan Beier was wearing light-coloured jeans. Her already straight and slender legs looked even longer paired with a pair of sky-high heels. She wore sunglasses.
“Hello, who are you looking for?” Because of the sunglasses, the security guard did not recognise her at first.
Lan Beier took off her sunglasses and spoke.
“Hello, I’m looking for Luo Chen.”
“You, you, aren’t you Lan Beier? The actress who played the Heavenly Princess in Heavenly Domain Romance?” The security guard was stunned.
How popular was Lan Beier? Just look at the recent TV advertisements, dramas, movies, and the two variety shows currently airing hotly. She was truly a big star, a genuine rising young flower in the industry.
An absolute top-tier celebrity, an absolute A-lister!
The security guard had probably never imagined in his entire life that he would see Lan Beier in person, so for a moment he was so excited he could barely speak coherently.
“Beier, could you give me an autograph? I’m your loyal fan!” The security guard was too thrilled.
“How about I sign it for you when I come out later? I’m here to see Luo Chen about something.” Lan Beier reminded him.
Actually, Lan Beier had not expected that cold Luo Chen would take the initiative to contact her. Because of what happened last night, she had been staying at home and not daring to go out. But coincidentally, her home was not far from here at all.
After Luo Chen called her, Lan Beier had changed clothes almost immediately and rushed over.
“Okay, okay, okay. I’ll take you in. I’ll take you in.”
“Everyone, come quick! Big star Lan Beier is here!” The security guard shouted once.
In an instant, a crowd rushed over. For these ordinary office workers, the chance to see a celebrity was extremely rare, and quite a few of them were Lan Beier’s fans.
Immediately, people started taking photos and recording videos.
“So? Young Master Luo, when’s your big celebrity coming?” At that moment, Zhang Hai had still been in the sales office.
But suddenly he heard noise outside. He went out and immediately saw Lan Beier surrounded by the crowd.
After all, she was a star. Even standing in the crowd, her aura made her stand out like a crane among chickens.
She actually fucking came?
Zhang Hai could hardly believe it. Hu Xinxin did not believe it either. Even Zhang Xiaoman did not believe it.
This had to be a dream. How could this be possible?
“Is Luo Chen here?” Only when Lan Beier asked Zhang Hai did he snap back to reality.
“He’s in—”
“Come in and chat.” Luo Chen stood at the door of the sales department office and beckoned to Lan Beier.
Lan Beier walked in. Zhang Hai originally wanted to follow, but with a bang, the door was shut.
At this moment, no one had any mind to work. They all stood at the door waiting.
Just now they had all personally witnessed the scene during the meeting.
No one believed Luo Chen could actually invite a celebrity.
Now, not only had Luo Chen called a celebrity over with one phone call, but it was a major star.
What the hell kind of day was this?
Zhang Hai could not believe it. Hu Xinxin and Li Rui could not believe it either.
Zhang Xiaoman was even less able to believe it. This was Luo Chen’s first day in Tongzhou. How did he already have connections with Lan Beier?
Even a rich second-generation like Zhang Hai could not possibly have connections with a big star like Lan Beier!
How could a poor kid like Luo Chen have such a network?
“Alright, then it’s settled. From now on, you’ll be the spokesperson for our company.”
“The fee?”
“You promise me one thing, and the fee is waived.” Lan Beier gave a sly smile.
“What thing?” Luo Chen asked.
“I invite you to dinner, and you’re not allowed to refuse.” Lan Beier smiled sweetly. She already knew Luo Chen was definitely not an ordinary person. If it were an ordinary person, forget refusing, they would probably rack their brains to find ways to invite Lan Beier to dinner.
But with Luo Chen, it was the opposite. Because she knew his background was absolutely not small. He had killed someone, and until now no police had come looking for him. That already said everything.
“Fine.” Luo Chen did not refuse and agreed directly.
When they walked out the door, Luo Chen stood up to see her off.
“How is this possible?” Zhang Hai still could not believe it. How could this poor kid really invite a celebrity?
Lan Beier was very beautiful. It was a beauty that came from within, a beauty that everyone liked.
Although Zhang Xiaoman was also very pretty, it was only in the eyes of ordinary people. Compared to Lan Beier, Zhang Xiaoman paled in comparison. Seeing Luo Chen standing together with Lan Beier now.
For some reason, Zhang Xiaoman felt an inexplicable surge of jealousy.
“Hmph. Who knows what tricks he used to trick her here?” Hu Xinxin muttered stubbornly.
But they only dared to speak softly.
Because up to now, they still could not believe Luo Chen had really invited a celebrity over.
Watching Luo Chen and Lan Beier walk together, Zhang Hai and the others felt both ashamed and furious. Their faces burned hot. After all, they had been so certain earlier that Luo Chen could not do it. Now, no matter how unwilling to believe, the facts were right in front of them.
Zhang Hai glared hatefully at the departing Lan Beier, then looked at Luo Chen and unconsciously clenched his fist.
This kid absolutely could not be allowed to stay. He had to find an excuse to fire him!
He had barely arrived and already slapped his face as manager so hard.
“Brother Hai, find a reason to fire this kid, yeah?” Hu Xinxin came over and whispered. She could not keep face anymore either.
“Good!”