Wen Qiuyue shook her head and chuckled, "It’s nothing, just discussing issues regarding the exhibition and the opening ceremony." Lingling looked at them, her chest heaving with emotion, and directly asked, "Chairman Xiao, I want to ask why my exhibition artwork was replaced without any notice." Xiao Mingxuan was momentarily stunned, "Lingling, what does this mean?" Lingling clutched the edge of her bag, "The artwork I represented for the Qimeng Brand was replaced with Sister Liang’s, and my invitation to the opening ceremony was also removed." "What?!" Xiao Mingxuan’s face showed a look of astonishment. He first looked at Wen Qiuyue and then at his father, gradually realizing something. Taking a deep breath, Xiao Mingxuan looked at his father and said, "Chairman Xiao, I am the head of the Qimeng Business Department. Why was this not discussed with me?" "We’ll discuss this later," Xiao Liguo raised his hand slightly, calmly glanced at his son, then turned to Lingling and casually said, "This is a company internal decision, you just need to execute it." Xiao Mingxuan’s eyes flickered. Although he felt extremely stifled, he also knew it was not the appropriate setting. Besides governmental leaders, there were also partners and suppliers present. Moreover, the understanding instilled in him since childhood was that his father Xiao Liguo held significant authority in his eyes, so he didn’t dare to confront him publicly. Lingling gritted her teeth, forcing out three words from her throat, "Why is that?" ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝘯𝘦𝘵 Xiao Liguo raised his eyebrows, his face gradually darkening. Colleagues around, seeing this scene, held their breath, their faces showing anxious expressions, but none spoke up. Looking at the surrounding silent colleagues and feeling their gazes, she recalled the events of the day. Lingling tightly pressed her lips together, tears beginning to well up in her eyes, but she forced them back. From assistant designer to lead designer, joining the Qimeng Business Department, participating in the International Clothing Exhibition... For someone who just graduated a year ago, these three months were so dreamy and happy. She hoped to win an award at the exhibition, to become a rising star designer, to prove herself to family, friends, and colleagues. She fantasized about standing in front of her senior with a better self, letting him see her outstanding side. But all of this has shattered today. Wen Qiuyue wore a faint smile, as if enjoying a good show. Xiao Mingxuan clenched his fists, took a step forward, blocking Wen Qiuyue’s line of sight, and said earnestly, "Lingling, you’re part of our business department. I will give you an explanation." Lingling stood still without responding to him, stubbornly looking at Xiao Liguo. Xiao Liguo frowned, just about to say something when a solemn voice suddenly sounded from the side, "What’s wrong, Lingling?" Immediately after, Wen Ran quickly stepped beside Lingling and gently embraced her shoulder, "What happened?" "Sister Wen Ran." Feeling the embrace of the big sister, Lingling could no longer hold back her tears, which flowed freely. Her assistant Wang Dandan, who followed behind, hurriedly took out tissues and handed them over. Wen Ran quickly helped her wipe them, speaking gently, "Don’t cry, tell me, did someone bully you? Let me know, and I’ll teach them a lesson for you." Though she and Lingling mostly interacted in games, they were friends nonetheless. Moreover, Lingling’s relationship with Tang Song was not ordinary, so Wen Ran naturally wouldn’t stand by and watch her in this state. Lingling wiped her tears and shook her head, "It’s a work matter, nothing much, I’ve already decided to resign." Hearing this, Wen Ran’s gaze deepened, her eyes sweeping over the people present. She had experienced workplace bullying and endured many grievances, fully understanding the petty intrigues within companies. Thinking back to the scene at the sign-in area, she instantly had some suspicions. Her gaze finally settled on Xiao Mingxuan, "Xiao Mingxuan, what’s going on?" Among these people, she only knew Xiao Mingxuan. They had played a few games together and met once in reality. Xiao Mingxuan’s lips moved, "It’s quite complicated, but I will handle it." Wen Qiuyue glanced at her watch and said casually, "Can you stop this nonsense? There’s only 40 minutes left until the opening ceremony, and the host leaders will be here soon." Noticing the change in Lingling’s expression in her embrace, Wen Ran looked at Wen Qiuyue, "If you can’t speak kindly, just say less." "What do you mean!" Wen Qiuyue’s gaze turned sharp. The current scene reminded her involuntarily of Lin Muxue. The last time, in a similar scenario, that vile woman suddenly jumped out and attacked her to stand up for Lingling. Another one now, do they really think Wen Qiuyue is easily bullied? "Just what it literally means, don’t you understand?" Wen Ran looked at her coolly, gently patting Lingling’s shoulder, "You have to believe in the diversity of species. In work, you’ll inevitably encounter some idiots; there’s no need to make yourself uncomfortable because of them." Wen Qiuyue’s eye twitched, gritting her teeth, "What qualifications do you have to act all mysterious here?" "Enough!" Xiao Liguo interrupted, "This matter ends here! Mingxuan, Qiuyue, you two come with me." He helped Wen Qiuyue deal with Lingling to avoid affecting the children’s feelings and their marriage. In his view, a company designer, especially a one-year employee, wasn’t significant at all. Xiao Liguo said this, patting Xiao Mingxuan on the arm, and then he turned straight away. Soon, Wen Zhenhua walked over with Wang Shunyu from Langzi Shares, who was the head of Langzi’s North China Division. Langzi is very prominent in the domestic women’s clothing industry and is also a listed company. Seeing this, Xiao Liguo paused, enthusiastically saying, "Chairman Wen, President Wang, haha, what brings you here." Wen Qiuyue quickly stepped forward, "Dad! Uncle Wang!" She was very apprehensive of her father. This was a primary reason for her restraint today. "Chairman Wen, President Wang." Xiao Mingxuan also greeted them politely. Wen Zhenhua nodded at them but looked toward Wen Ran standing there. Noticing this scene, several people were a bit stunned. Wang Shunyu with a warm smile, "Chairman Xiao, how do you know President Wen? I hadn’t heard you talk about it before." As he spoke, he pointed towards Wen Ran’s position. Xiao Liguo was startled for a moment, looking at Wen Ran with a bewildered expression. Wang Shunyu cheerfully approached, "Hello, President Wen, I didn’t expect we’d meet here again. Had I known, I wouldn’t have disturbed you over the phone yesterday; instead, we could have talked in person today." (Chapter 452) "Hello, President Wang, it is indeed quite coincidental," Wen Ran smiled and nodded. She didn’t join the groups Shangguan Qiuya and Mo Xiangwan pulled her into for nothing; they indeed brought many network resources. And they even had a cooperative intention with several big companies, Langzi Shares being one of them. Wang Shunyu smiled and took the initiative to introduce, "Chairman Wen, this is the CEO of Light and Shadow Media, Wen Ran, whom I mentioned to you! President Wen is also a shareholder and director of Xingyun International Group. Speaking of which, your Jiaxin Group is also a client of Xingyun International. Since we’ve bumped into each other today, you can have a good chat with President Wen." With his words, the surroundings gradually quieted down. Everyone, including Xiao Liguo, was visibly shocked. They knew Light and Shadow Media was a co-organizer of this exhibition. The more crucial part was Xingyun International, a leading domestic advertising agency media group backed by Tangzong Entertainment. Lingling looked at the Sister Wen Ran standing beside her, as if her mind had been struck. She always knew Wen Ran worked at Light and Shadow Media but never thought she was the boss. It’s hard to imagine that the elder sister who not only helped her a lot in the game was so impressive. Wen Qiuyue’s expression completely lost control, her eye corners twitching frantically. She never imagined that the woman before her was a major figure on par with her own father. Wen Zhenhua didn’t seem to notice the unusual atmosphere and said with a smile, "Hello, President Wen, I’m Wen Zhenhua from Jiaxin Group." "Hello, Chairman Wen," Wen Ran slightly nodded, her gaze falling on Wen Qiuyue, her lips curling into a perfectly appropriate smile. Noticing Wen Ran’s gaze, Wen Zhenhua slightly frowned, turned aside, and said with a voice steady yet authoritative, "Qiuyue, come over and greet President Wen!"