Director Li was somewhat frustrated and disappointed.
She let out a breath and said, "Do you know what it means for you to leave the music center? Do you know how many people are envious of the high-quality students you have?"
Wen Man knew!
But what could she do? She could only choke back her tears and apologize to the mentor who had supported her. Director Li was extremely annoyed.
She lit a slender lady's cigarette, took a few puffs, then looked up and asked, "Wen Man, did you offend someone?"
Wen Man nodded heavily.
She knew Ding Cheng couldn't stir up such trouble alone; it must be Gu Changqing's doing! She really wanted to know how many more tricks Gu Changqing had up his sleeve to deal with her.
Director Li extinguished her cigarette, still feeling regretful. "To appease the parents, Wen Man, you'll have to leave the music center for now. If there's a chance in the future... I'll bring you back."
Though she said that, they both knew that after such a scandal, it would be incredibly difficult for Wen Man to reestablish herself in the industry.
Wen Man walked out of Director Li's office, her face pale!
While she was packing her things, her colleagues looked at her with sympathy, except for Ding Cheng, who spoke with a sarcastic tone, "Wen Man, you should know our rules here! Don't think that just because you're favored by Director Li, you can break the rules. Now look at you... your reputation in the industry is ruined! Who would dare hire you to teach piano in the future?"
Wen Man took a deep breath and coldly said, "You cooperated with Gu Changqing, didn't you?
Ding Cheng, aren't you afraid that collaborating with someone like Gu Changqing will end up with you being left with nothing?"
Ding Cheng leaned in, sneering.
She lowered her voice and said, "Wen Man, do you think I'm like you? Let me tell you... there are many things you don't know! Even when you were with Gu Changqing, I had already hooked up with him, got it?"
Ding Cheng emphasized each word, "I-have-slept-with-him!" Wen Man felt nauseous hearing this!
She was utterly disgusted with Gu Changqing, and now Ding Cheng was gloating. Wen Man said coldly, "Then congratulations!"
She picked up her box and was about to leave, but Ding Cheng grabbed her arm. She wouldn't let Wen Man go!
Wen Man's reaction wasn't enough! Not enough at all!
Why! Why did Wen Man get everything so easily—Director Li's appreciation, the status of Gu Changqing's girlfriend!
While she, Ding Cheng, had to struggle for so long, always under Wen Man. Was it because she wasn't as good as Wen Man? No, it was because she came from a poor background, from a small city, and was looked down upon!
Now, she finally had Wen Man under her foot!
Ding Cheng said smugly, "Do you know why Gu Changqing never touched you? Because you always act so prim and proper, like a wooden doll, and men find it a turn-off."
Wen Man lowered her eyes and chuckled coldly, "Then I wish you and Gu Changqing a long and happy life together!" With that, she forcefully pushed Ding Cheng away and left quickly.
Ding Cheng was livid, but then she felt proud: Wen Man now had no family support, no career, like a stray dog. What was there to be jealous of anymore?
Feeling pleased, Ding Cheng sat down and sent a WeChat message.
"I bought a black silk nightgown. Come over... I'll wear it for you?"
About two hours later, the man replied, also very coldly.
"Very busy lately! Don't message me unless necessary!"
Ding Cheng felt a bit aggrieved but also sweet. She firmly believed she could hold onto Gu Changqing, that he was only using Miss Huo Mingzhu. Only she, Ding Cheng, could truly keep his heart.