Fired.

Thank you Jia Ju for taking care of me, Tan Pan Ting said.

Are we not friends? Zheng Jia Ju asked. You dont need to thank me. I was worried about you when you didnt pick up your phone last night.

I still want to thank you, Tan Pan Ting said. What did you want to tell me?

I was out last night, Zheng Jia Ju said. Guess who I saw?

Who? Tan Pan Ting asked.

Zhang Jian Yuan, Zheng Jia Ju said. Isnt he your boyfriend? What was he doing having a cosy dinner with another woman in a restaurant?

Jia Ju, dont worry, Tan Pan Ting said. I caught them together before.

I hate people who cheat the most, Zheng Jia Ju said. I called you to tell you Zhang Jian Yuans cheating on you. But you know already. Pan Ting, do you want to hire some people to ruffle him a little?

Tan Pan Ting shook her head.

Are you going to resign? Zheng Jia Ju asked.

No, Tan Pan Ting said. Im going to take revenge by being successful.

Thats the spirit, Zheng Jia Ju said. Show that cheating bastard you dont need him in your life to live a good life.

Um, Tan Pan Ting said.

Monday morning, Tan Pan Ting went to work at Lis cosmetics company as usual. She was a diligent employee for two years. But she was still treated like an intern while Zhang Jian Yuan stole credit for her designs, and he was promoted to a supervising position.

Tan Pan Tings office phone flashed red, Zhang Jian Yuan called her to his office.

Pan Ting, I have an opportunity for you, Zhang Jian Yuan said. He held Tan Pan Tings shoulders. I want you to design a new cosmetic product. Ill pitch your design to the CEO. If the CEO likes your design, I promise youll be promoted.

Tan Pan Ting scoffed coldly, and she pushed Zhang Jian Yuans hands off her shoulders. It was enough she fooled once by the fking bastard.

Zhang Jian Yuan was frustrated Tan Pan Ting didnt sleep with him. He knew Tan Pan Ting was a traditional woman who wanted to save herself for her husband. He reasoned if he could get Tan Pan Ting to sleep with him then she would obey him.

Pan Ting, the truth is I still love you, Zhang Jian Yuan said. He hugged Tan Pan Ting tightly so she couldnt leave his office. Pan Ting, wait for me. After I overthrow the CEO, youre the woman I want to be with.

Zhang Jian Yuan forcefully kissed Tan Pan Ting. Before she could slap him the door opened.

Mei Bing Im innocent, Zhang Jian Yuan said. Miss Tan kissed me.

Li Mei Bing saw Zhang Jian Yuans hands on Tan Pan Tings waist, and Tan Pan Tings hands on his chest. She believed Zhang Jian Yuan was telling the truth.

Jian Yuan, I believe you, Li Mei Bing said. Miss Tan, youre fired, because you disgracefully seduced your supervisor to wiggle your way to a promotion.

Li Mei Bing wasnt going to let anyone steal her man.

Tan Pan Ting was shocked. It felt like another Friday the thirteenth on a Monday.

Miss Tan, I want you to leave immediately, Li Mei Bing said. Youre not allowed to take anything from your office. All your work belongings are the companys intellectual property. Do you need security to escort you to door?

Tan Pan Ting couldnt believe two years of hard work amounted to being dismissed unfairly, and a measly three month pay cheque. She couldnt even take her designs home.

End of Chapters Ten to Twelve