156. Reach the top

''Well then. What I would like to say to my parents is,'' Li Zhilan looked straight at the camera as if she was facing her parents and said solemnly, ''The reason I'm standing on this stage is you. Because if you hadn't said those words of encouragement, I wouldn't be here. Thank you very much for helping me stand on the stage I never thought I would.''

Everyone cheered extremely loudly feeling that it was very touching to listen to her thank her parents for her success. Some sentimental ones even shed tears due to her words.

But the atmosphere in the house where the thanks was directed towards wasn't good. They felt pissed. Everyone was watching the show live right from the time she entered the venue. Today, no one had gone to their work places because it was their Zhizhi's first entertainment award ceremony. They would have gone to watch in the venue itself if Li Zhilan hadn't threatened them otherwise.

But now, the words she said made them feel that those words they said was really a big joke. Not only did they have to send their sweetheart so far away, they also most probably lost the chance if making her the heir.

Those brothers who were also at home watching their sister looked at their parents with accusing eyes.

''What the worst will inherit the business? Don't you know you daughter's capability? The worst? It would have been world shattering if she was the second and you all were expecting the worst? Comeon, did you feed your brains to the birds? How could you control such a huge business with that pea sized brain of yours? Business tycoons. Yeah, right. I'd never believe that those words weren't bought with money.'' Kuan Li Haoran said and the rest agreed strongly with their eyes as well as demeanor.

''Heh... I don't beleive those words didn't cost them a fortune.'' Kuan Li Chao said after which, he walked out of the house and the rest just followed.

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During the after party, a lot of directors and producers came towards Li Zhilan congratulating her, making her feel tired and exhausted. When she finally entered the car to head back home, she couldn't help but lean back and close her eyes.

Damn that was tiring.

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Her phone rang with notifications but without even a single ounce of energy left, she just glanced at Peiyi, who immediately took the hint and changed the phone setting to silent.

As soon as she reached back home, she slumped into the sofa with her tired body.

Who said that socializing wasn't tiring.

Without power, everything's tiring especially when you want to ignore someone's existence but can't do so because s/he is more powerful. Being a rookie, she couldn't even say no to a single toast.

At that moment, she completely decided to rise to the top of the pyramid just so she could be less tired the next time she is attending such a function.

She really didnt want to be like today, unable to refuse due to the difference in status. Everyone, save for the other rookies, were someone with influence. She couldn't offend them if she wanted to survive in this industry.

This was the first time in her life that she had to adjust according to others. Before, due to her family status or her personal strength in that field, she was always the one to make decisions.

But now, gosh, she has to reach the top or she would be like a pig in the slaughter house.