Finally we compete on equal grounds

Shi Xiaotong was evaluating a couple of headshots and resumes sent to Baiyu studios, by aspiring artists when there was a light knock on the door.

"Come in," Shi Xiaotong said, her eyes focused on the resumes.

"A mail came in for you Sister Xiaotong," her assistant said which drew her attention away from the document.

Ever since the incident with some time in the future, Shi Xiaotong unknowingly grew wary of her assistants' sudden interruptions since they often came with bad news.

Shi Xiaotong rolled her eyes and counted to three then replied "drop it her" she indicated to the mail tray at the right-hand side of her table.

"mm" her assistant dropped the medium-sized bulky brown envelope on the tray and returned to her cubicle just outside Shi Xiaotong's office.