165. The person behind Director Cui

It had been three days since that incident from the restaurant but there was still no sign of Qi Longwei.

He didn't even refute a single time.

He didn't even come after her when she left.

He didn't even search for her once.

He didn't even text or called.

All the hopes that had been hidden deep inside Li Zhilan's heart all these years got shattered. She had hoped it all to be a misunderstanding. She had hoped that what she heard wasn't it. But she couldn't find a way to resolve that misunderstanding. When she had told him everything, she had hoped that he would refute. She had hoped that he would say she misunderstood. She hoped that he would run after her and hug her saying that's not it.

But all her hopes were dashed when none of the things she hoped for happened. So she has seen right. It wasn't a misunderstanding at all. It never was. It was only her who stupidly thought and hoped it to be a misunderstanding.

While Li Zhilan was lost in thought, Peiyi fame in rushing and said, ''Zhilan. You have been exposed as the person leading the parade when you went to The Delights a few days back. Now they are speculating your identity.''

''You can just share a post saying that I was once schoolmates with them and that we just happened to meet up for dinner. There is not social status involved in who drove first and who drove last.''

And just like this, though it wasn't over the top convincing, people bought it think that that might really be the case. After all, which one of the people in those cars were someone ordinary? All of them were of the power families of the country. So saying that there is no social status involved seemed to be the most logical and convincing method.

''Zhilan, it's time for your meeting with director Cui.'' Peiyi said as she looked at the time.

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When they reached the spot of meeting, a cafe, Director Cui was already seated there with a cup of coffee.

Li Zhilan strode up to him and sat on the opposite chair.

''Hello Director Cui. I'm Li Zhilan.''

''Hello miss Li. I heard you wanted to discuss something before signing.''

''Yes Director Cui. I wanted to know, whose script is it?''

For a second, Director Cui was dumbstruck by her question.

''Huh...? This seems to be an impossible question miss Li. I promised the writer that I would keep it a secret.''

The way he directly used the word impossible made it clear that he wouldn't reveal the script writer. But she had question further.

''Even if I say it would cost the signing?''

There was clear threats embedded in her words. She had to know who the writer is before signing.

''Then miss Li, I'm sorry but that wouldn't do.''

Though Director Cui said that, he didn't stand up or leave. He just sat there and looked at Li Zhilan right in her eyes calmly.

''The script writer did a great job with you. She could order you around despite being in the store opposite this Cafe. Well done.''

Li Zhilan's words sent cold sweats down the back of Director Cui and the person connected through call as well.

When Li Zhilan got up to leave, the person from the other side quickly ordered Director Cui. ''Get her to stop.''

''Miss Li. Why don't you stay for a few more minutes. My boss wants to talk with you.''

''Few more minutes? 10 seconds. That's all I can give for him to reach here.''

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The person who was calmly walking before gave an amused smile before quickening up his pace.

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The Cafe door opened at that exact time. The person who entered had black hair with a height of around 180 cm plus. He looked lean in a black suit. He eyes seemed to be slightly grayish.

''Hello goddess Orchid. I'm Cui Yichen.''