Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 101 Apologizing, everything is under control [1 more update]

Chapter 101: 101 Apologizing, everything is under control [1 more update]

If Yeh Jialing’s team hadn’t contacted the company, he wouldn’t have had any idea who Nie Shuangyi was.

This can’t entirely be blamed on the department manager either. Sky Emperor Media, where Yeh Jialing is based, is one of the largest talent agencies in the Shenzhou Entertainment Circle, with countless artists under its banner, including many first and second-tier talents, as well as veteran movie kings and queens.

Even as a rising starlet, Yeh Jialing doesn’t rank within the top twenty in Sky Emperor Media.

But at least Yeh Jialing has potential value and could possibly become a big star someday. What about Nie Shuangyi?

After toiling in the industry for seven or eight years and not even securing a secondary female lead role, what a waste of her appearance.

To Sky Emperor Media, someone without any potential or value is just a dispensable piece.

"So I heard, and I should just do it?" Nie Shuangyi’s gaze was cold, "Pulling the Sky Company has already filed a report, they naturally have witnesses and evidence in hand. How can you still pin this hat on my head?"

Two years ago, when Sky Emperor Media thrust her into the eye of the storm, letting her endure massive online bullying, she already became disheartened with the company.

"Like I said, this is something the company wants to do." The department manager grew more impatient. "Pulling the Sky Company is a new company under President Quan’s command, and we also had several transactions with President Quan. She will sell us this favor. Do you really think President Quan will protect you?"

Nie Shuangyi didn’t respond and simply turned away, clearly she wouldn’t agree to such an unreasonable demand.

The department manager looked down from his high position: "The Weibo accounts are all registered by the company. Nie Shuangyi, you don’t seriously think that if you don’t admit it yourself, we have no other means, right?"

But Nie Shuangyi’s steps didn’t falter for even a second: "Then you can figure it out yourselves."

"Nie Shuangyi!" Seeing her attitude, the department manager’s face darkened, "Your contract is in the company’s hands. Do you know the consequences of defying the company?"

"Consequences? Defiant or not, the outcome is the same; I prefer defiance, it makes me feel a bit better." Nie Shuangyi chortled and walked away.

The door slammed shut, and out of anger the department manager threw a cup to the floor: "Tell the Annus Mirabilis crew to replace the fifth leading lady, we’ll send in Qiao Yalan to take Nie Shuangyi’s role."

Although Qiao Yalan had never been particularly popular, she was famous earlier and had more buzz than Nie Shuangyi, so the Annus Mirabilis crew would certainly not refuse.

"Yes." The assistant was frightened, "Then about Teacher Yeh..."

"Recall Nie Shuangyi’s Weibo account, start with posting a Weibo saying it was her doing." The department manager spoke indifferently, "Have Yeh Jialing ready to apologize to President Quan."

Last time, the company was already unhappy with Yeh Jialing, but it couldn’t be denied that she was trending, so they tolerated it.

If Yeh Jialing made the same mistake again, Sky Emperor Media would promptly let her go.

**

On Weibo, just as netizens were discussing when Yeh Jialing would stop playing dead and speak up, something unexpected happened.

[[@NieShuangyiV: I’m very sorry, it was actually me who broke the necklace. Sorry for the trouble I’ve caused [Bow]]]

Sky Emperor Media Company reposted the tweet and stated they would handle the matter with caution, punish the responsible without leniency, compensate Pulling the Sky Company, and not condone the act.

[[I told you it wasn’t our Jialing who did it! It’s Nie Shuangyi again, the thief crying ’stop thief’.]]

[[Call for a ban on Nie Shuangyi, I’m not joking.]]

[[My heart aches for Jialing.]]

[[Something is off! That Weibo wasn’t posted by Nie Shuangyi, just look at the phone model used by the poster, it’s not the same as Nie Shuangyi’s.]]

The phone model used for the tweet was the latest one, whereas Nie Shuangyi usually used a model from six years ago.

Even her detractors knew she was too poor to change her phone as long as it worked.

[[You don’t even need to look at the phone model, with Nie Shuangyi’s character, if she really did something like this, she would just say, ’Yes, I did it, so what?’]]

[[That’s right, that’s just Sister Nie’s temper. No need to think about it, it’s definitely the company controlling her Weibo account!]]]

Soon, a new trending hashtag emerged.

#NieShuangyiYehJialing#

#NieShuangyiIntegrity#

Yeh Jialing’s fans could finally feel vindicated and started to curse Nie Shuangyi as they had done before.

At that moment, in the pavilion, Ye Wanlan lowered her hand on the chessboard to place the final piece, saying unhurriedly, "Thanks for the game."

Rong Yu stared at the surrounded white pieces, unable to resist widening his eyes, "How did you win? Right before you made your move, I was clearly winning!"

One piece had reversed the whole game, turning defeat into victory?

He had studied Go for ten years after all, and he could fight Rong Jingqiu to the death if needed. How could he become so powerless in front of Ye Wanlan?

"Haven’t played much, just watched a lot." Ye Wanlan said mildly, "But the chessboard is like a battlefield; never underestimate any piece on it."

She often watched Han Yunsheng and Shen Mingshu play against each other, with one as the Imperial Tutor and the other as the Chancellor. Their matches could only be described as "sword and shadow" and "earth-shaking."

Sometimes, she would even have a casual game with Ning Zhaozong, but during those times, playing Go was just a pastime while they discussed state affairs.

"What a line, the chessboard is like the battlefield." Yan Tingfeng suddenly opened his eyes, a sudden smile appearing, "The little piece is often the key to turning the situation around; never underestimate anyone."

Like he once was, a three-year-old orphan looked down upon by everyone and with countless enemies.

But in the end, the three-year-old child grew into a Supreme Martial Arts Master and vanquished all enemies with the edge of a blade.

"Hmm," Ye Wanlan raised her eyebrows slightly, "and never provoke someone who hasn’t shown their full hand."

Rong Yu rubbed his face, "No, play one more game with me so I can learn your techniques, and then I’ll go back and tease my dad!"

"Sure," Ye Wanlan lifted her hand, "but I don’t have any specific methods when playing chess. Every game, I take a different path."

"That’s okay, the more setbacks I face, the braver I become," Rong Yu said enthusiastically, ready to set up the chessboard for a second game when he was interrupted by Cheng Qingli who ran in.

Cheng Qingli looked anxious, "Sister Lan, there’s trouble. Miss Nie’s agency has taken over her Weibo account and admitted that the necklace was destroyed by her. Now Yeh Jialing’s fans are all scolding her."

She had never seen a company as shameless as Sky Emperor Media, actually pushing Nie Shuangyi to take the fall for Yeh Jialing!

Yet Ye Wanlan finally smiled, "The final spark, she still brought it to me."

The necklace incident had multiple twists and turns, and the curiosity of the public was at its peak.

Even those who usually had no interest in the entertainment industry couldn’t resist following the drama of the unfolding situation, which meant more people would notice the jewelry series released by Pulling the Sky Company.

Good, neither Yeh Jialing nor Sky Emperor Media had disappointed her, moving according to the chess game she had planned step by step.

They had made their moves, and now it was her turn to play the final piece.

"Ah?" Cheng Qingli’s mouth hung open, "This is also a spark?"

"Yes, they will come to apologize soon. Just wait," Ye Wanlan spoke indifferently, then looked towards Rong Yu, "Just in time for another game. Shall you go first, or shall I?"

"No, no, no!" Rong Yu jumped up, "I won’t play with you anymore. You’re too frightening. Tingfeng, you go. This is the time for a good brother to step up."

His brother was also a formidable Go player!

Yan Tingfeng blinked, taking his seat, "Miss Ye, let’s play Gomoku to relax, shall we?"

"That sounds fair. Who goes first, you or me?"

"Miss Ye first."

And so, Rong Yu watched as the two individuals who had both effortlessly defeated him in Go began playing Gomoku.

"..."

The world of madmen; he, a sane person, could never comprehend.

**

As Ye Wanlan expected, the department manager had already contacted Quan Zhaoning.

"President Quan, I’m so sorry, truly sorry," he groveled, "I caused trouble for you last time, and now again... I wasn’t aware your company was developing necklaces, we will definitely compensate."

"When did I say that Pulling the Sky Company was under Zhaoyan Group?" Quan Zhaoning was surprised, "I actively sought out a partnership with them. You say they’re under me?"

At these words, the department manager was instantly covered in cold sweat, involuntarily exclaiming, "President Quan, we..."

"Want to apologize, is that it? Then do a proper apology," Quan Zhaoning cut him off mercilessly, "begging me is useless."

The call ended in less than thirty seconds, so quickly that the department manager didn’t even have time to react, only his back drenched with cold sweat.

Pulling the Sky Company was actually a partner of Zhaoyan Group?!

The significance of that was entirely different!

Quan Zhaoning’s words clearly placed Pulling the Sky Company on an equal, no, even a higher status than her own company.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry and come with me to find the person in charge at Pulling the Sky Company!" the department manager barked at Yeh Jialing, "Look at the mess you’ve made!"

Yeh Jialing was so aggrieved she was on the verge of tears, but she didn’t dare to retort.

The department manager finally got in touch with Cheng Qingli and hastened to take Yeh Jialing to apologize.

The entertainment world was full of disputes, so Ye Wanlan still wore her hat and mask.

The department manager was shocked at how young she was, but didn’t have time to think further.

"Hello, I’m the department manager responsible for Yeh Jialing, my surname is Li, you can just call me Xiao Li," he had lost the arrogance he had shown towards Nie Shuangyi, keeping his attitude very low, "This card has thirty-six million, it’s our compensation to you."

Ye Wanlan didn’t speak, her fingers just lightly tapping the stone table.

Cheng Qingli took the card, "Wasn’t I called a scammer before? How come you’ve changed your tune so quickly?"

"Yeh Jialing, apologize!" the department manager reprimanded.

"I’m sorry," Yeh Jialing’s tears fell even harder, she choked up, "It wasn’t intentional, I was wrong, please forgive me."

"I’m really sorry, Jialing had significant friction with Nie Shuangyi, it all happened because of Nie Shuangyi’s provocations, and she acted out of anger," the agent also apologized profusely, "If there’s anything else you need, please just say, we will do our best to accommodate it."

Finally, Ye Wanlan spoke, her voice gentle, "Miss Yeh, Manager Li, check Weibo."