After I died, they cried in the live studio

Chapter 122 Reversal
A few days after President Wang met Sang Shuwan, Sang Jiuyue was looking forward to the smooth progress of the cooperation with President Wang. She carefully prepared the final signing details. The office was filled with various materials. She repeatedly checked every data and every clause. Her eyes were full of determination and expectation, as if she saw the dawn of the company's way out of the predicament.

However, a phone call broke this expectation. Mr. Wang's voice came from the other end of the phone, apologetic but resolute: "Mr. Sang, I'm really sorry. After careful consideration by the company's senior management, we have decided to terminate the cooperation with your company." Sang Jiuyue's hand holding the phone froze instantly, and the smile on her face froze. Her lips trembled slightly, and she squeezed out a few words after a long while: "Mr. Wang, is there a problem? We can talk about it again." Mr. Wang just made some vague excuses and hung up the phone in a hurry.

Sang Jiuyue sat in a chair, staring blankly ahead, the air around her seemed to freeze. President Wang's words kept echoing in her mind, and a deep sense of powerlessness and anger surged in her heart. She knew that this must be Sang Shuwan's trick behind the scenes. At this moment, her breathing became rapid, her hands tightly grasped the armrests of the chair, her knuckles turned white, and her body trembled slightly because of anger and unwillingness.

When Sang Jiuyue fell into the abyss of despair, Jiang Yichen did not stop at all. He knew his wife's fragility and helplessness at the moment, and he had to be her most solid support. Although most of the partners he had contacted before were still hesitant and waiting, Jiang Yichen did not give up any hope. He shuttled between various business occasions and did not miss any possible opportunities.

At an industry summit, Jiang Yichen met David, an overseas investor, by chance. David had a strong interest in the domestic market and was looking for a suitable project to invest in. Jiang Yichen keenly perceived that this was a rare opportunity, and he immediately introduced Sang Jiuyue's company's business scope, innovative ideas, and future development potential to David in detail. David was impressed by Jiang Yichen's enthusiasm and professionalism, and showed great interest in Sang Jiuyue's company.

Jiang Yichen struck while the iron was hot and invited David to visit Sang Jiuyue's company. In the company, Sang Jiuyue pulled herself together and personally explained the company's core technology and advantageous projects to David. David nodded frequently while listening, with appreciation in his eyes. After the visit, David expressed his willingness to start preliminary cooperation with Sang Jiuyue's company and promised to provide a considerable amount of financial support.

This news was like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating Sang Jiuyue's gloomy world. She looked at Jiang Yichen, her eyes full of gratitude and relief, tears welling up in her eyes: "Yichen, thank you, if it weren't for you, I really don't know what to do." Jiang Yichen gently embraced her in his arms and said softly: "Silly, we are husband and wife, your business is my business, how can I let you face this alone."

After resolving the urgent problem of cooperation, Jiang Yichen shifted his focus to Sang Jiuyue's mental state. He knew that Sang Jiuyue's inner trauma would not heal in a short time, and hatred and frustration had left a deep shadow in her heart. Therefore, Jiang Yichen used all his connections to inquire about the top psychologists in the industry.

After much inquiry and screening, Jiang Yichen finally found a well-known expert in the field of psychotherapy, Professor Lin. Professor Lin is a woman in her fifties with neat short hair and wise and gentle eyes. She has rich experience and outstanding achievements in treating post-traumatic stress disorder and emotional management.

Jiang Yichen personally visited Professor Lin and told her in detail about Sang Jiuyue's experience and current mental state. Professor Lin expressed deep sympathy and promised to do his best to help Sang Jiuyue. Jiang Yichen made an appointment for Sang Jiuyue to have a private consultation with Professor Lin. At first, Sang Jiuyue was full of resistance to receiving psychological treatment again. She was afraid that she would fall into Sang Shuwan's conspiracy again like last time.

Jiang Yichen sat beside her patiently, holding her hand, and whispered: "Ji Yue, I know you are afraid, but this time, I personally selected the doctor for you. She is really professional and experienced. I believe she can help you out of this predicament. You can't keep immersing yourself in pain and hatred like this. We have to look forward, okay?" Sang Ji Yue looked at Jiang Yichen's sincere eyes, the defense line in her heart gradually collapsed, and she nodded slightly.

During the first consultation, Sang Jiuyue sat in Professor Lin's consulting room, looking uneasy. She clasped her hands tightly together on her knees, and looked around vigilantly. Professor Lin smiled and handed her a glass of warm water, saying softly: "Ms. Sang, don't be nervous. This is like a safe haven for you. You can let go of all your defenses and pour out all the pain in your heart. I won't judge you, I just want to help you find inner peace."

Sang Jiuyue's lips trembled slightly. After hesitating for a long time, she finally spoke: "Professor Lin, I am really in pain. I hate Sang Shuwan. She took away everything from me. I think about how to retaliate against her every day, but I feel so powerless..." As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.

Professor Lin listened quietly, handing her tissues from time to time. When Sang Jiuyue's emotions stabilized a little, she slowly said, "Ms. Sang, I completely understand your pain. Anyone would be angry and hurt if they were betrayed and hurt. But hatred is like a double-edged sword. While hurting others, it will also constantly hurt yourself. What we need to do is to let go of hatred, not to forgive those who hurt us, but to free ourselves."

In the following days, Sang Jiuyue followed Professor Lin's advice and received regular psychological treatment. Professor Lin used cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation and relaxation to help Sang Jiuyue adjust her mindset. Sang Jiuyue also began to try to participate in some outdoor activities, such as yoga and jogging. In yoga class, she focused on every breath and movement, temporarily putting her inner troubles behind her; while jogging, she felt the wind whistling in her ears, sweat sliding down her forehead, and the physical fatigue made her temporarily forget the mental pain.

As time went by, Sang Jiuyue's changes gradually emerged. She was no longer as easily angry and anxious as before, and her face gradually regained its former brilliance. She began to re-examine her life and career, and realized that in addition to hatred and revenge, there are many beautiful things worth pursuing.

In the cooperation project with David, Sang Jiuyue devoted herself wholeheartedly. With her outstanding professional ability and leadership talent, she won high recognition from David's team. The project progressed smoothly and the company's business gradually got on the right track. Seeing the changes in Sang Jiuyue, the team members were also very encouraged and their work enthusiasm was high.

One day, Sang Jiyue stood in front of the French window of the company, looking at the bustling city outside, feeling a lot of emotions in her heart. Jiang Yichen walked gently behind her and put his hands on her shoulders: "Jiyue, look, everything is getting better slowly." Sang Jiyue turned around with a confident smile on her face: "Yes, thanks to you and Professor Lin, and everyone in the team. I now understand that only by letting go of hatred can we truly embrace life."

At this time, Sang Jiuyue was wearing a simple and elegant business suit, with her hair neatly tied behind her head, and her eyes were firm and calm. She was no longer the woman blinded by hatred, but a stronger and more mature leader after experiencing setbacks. She knew that the road ahead was still long and she might encounter various difficulties and challenges, but she was ready to greet every tomorrow of life with a new attitude.

The sun shines blazingly on the magnificent Chamber of Commerce building, and the glass curtain wall reflects the dazzling light, reflecting the hustle and bustle of this prosperous city. Today, an important business conference is about to be held here. This conference is related to the future cooperation direction of many companies, and naturally attracted many elites in the business community.

Sang Shuwan was wearing a very finely tailored royal blue slim-fitting suit and a pair of black stilettos. The heels of her shoes made a crisp and rhythmic sound when they collided with the ground. She exuded a queen-like aura with every step. Her big wavy hair was draped over her shoulders, which perfectly set off her snow-white skin. Her face was made up delicately, especially her pair of phoenix eyes, which sparkled with shrewdness and confidence, as if she could see through everything. At this moment, as the business spokesperson of an important company, she strode towards the conference room with her head held high, and her every move showed her professionalism and competence.

Not far away, Sang Jiuyue also attended the event in a gorgeous outfit. She wore a simple and elegant white suit, the slim design perfectly outlined her tall and elegant figure. Her long black hair was neatly tied into a low ponytail, and a few strands of hair naturally fell on both sides of her cheeks, adding a bit of softness to her temperament. Her eyes were firm and steady, and her every move exuded the charm and wisdom of a mature woman. As a shareholder of the company, she moved forward steadily, and every step revealed her momentum that should not be underestimated.

When Sang Jiuyue stretched out her hand and pushed open the heavy door of the conference room, the shareholders who were originally whispering to each other instantly cast their eyes on her. Then, they all walked forward with smiles on their faces, stretched out their hands and shook hands with her enthusiastically.

"Mr. Sang, long time no see, you are still as charming and elegant as ever!" An old shareholder with gray hair smiled and held Sang Jiuyue's hand tightly, his eyes full of appreciation and respect.

Sang Jiuyue raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a decent and charming smile, and responded one by one: "Mr. Li, it's been a long time since we last met. I'm glad to see you still in such good health."

"Mr. Sang, we'll have to rely on your wisdom this time!" Another younger shareholder hurried forward, his tone filled with sincerity and expectation.

Sang Jiuyue nodded slightly and said modestly: "Let's work together to create a better future for the company."

Sang Shuwan stood aside and took in the whole scene. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible disdain, thinking to herself: "It's just good luck, let's see how long you can be proud of it." However, she was after all someone who had been working in the business world for many years, so this emotion was fleeting, and her face quickly returned to that professional and confident smile.

According to the meeting procedures, Sang Shuwan, as the spokesperson, also needs to shake hands with the shareholders politely. She walked towards the shareholders gracefully, with a formal smile on her face, and shook hands with them one by one. When she walked in front of Sang Jiuyue, Sang Jiuyue also extended her hand politely. However, just when their hands were about to touch, Sang Shuwan suddenly seemed to notice something, her hand trembled slightly, and she pretended to accidentally drop the document in her hand to the ground.

"Oh, I'm so sorry." Sang Shuwan showed an annoyed look on his face. He quickly squatted down to pick up the documents, cleverly avoiding shaking hands with Sang Jiuyue.

Sang Jiyue raised her eyebrows slightly, with a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she soon regained her composure. She knew in her heart that Sang Shuwan did this on purpose, but she didn't care. She just smiled faintly and said softly, "It's okay, be careful."

Sang Shuwan stood up, straightened his clothes, still smiling, and said, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Mr. Sang."

The meeting officially began, and Sang Shuwan, as the spokesperson, took the lead in speaking on stage. She stood on the stage, with an upright posture, and her eyes swept the audience confidently. Her voice was crisp and pleasant, and she explained the advantages of the company and the highlights of the cooperation plan in a clear and orderly manner. Her every move showed her professional style. There were bursts of applause from the audience from time to time. Obviously, her speech was recognized by many people.

Sang Jiuyue sat in the audience, listening to Sang Shuwan's speech quietly, her eyes focused and calm. Her fingers tapped the table lightly, as if she was thinking about something. When Sang Shuwan finished his speech, Sang Jiuyue stood up slowly and walked onto the stage.

She stood on the stage, looking at everyone in the audience with a firm gaze, and then slowly said: "Ms. Sang's speech is indeed wonderful, but I also have some different opinions." As she spoke, she clearly pointed out some potential problems in Sang Shuwan's plan and put forward her own insights and suggestions. Her analysis was in-depth and thorough, and well-reasoned, which made the shareholders in the audience nod in agreement.

Sang Shuwan sat in the audience, her face slightly changed, but she quickly regained her composure. She stared at Sang Jiuyue, thinking to herself: "This woman is still so difficult to deal with." However, she did not panic, but listened to Sang Jiuyue's speech more attentively, trying to find an opportunity to fight back.

In the following discussion, Sang Jiyue and Sang Shuwan went back and forth, neither of them giving in. Whenever Sang Shuwan raised a point, Sang Jiyue would always give a strong rebuttal quickly; and Sang Shuwan was not to be outdone, and gave a sharp analysis of Sang Jiyue's point of view. The two spoke fiercely but gracefully, and the atmosphere in the entire conference room became tense.

Sang Jiyue noticed that Sang Shuwan's eyes were always fixed on her. She knew in her heart that Sang Shuwan must be planning something in secret. But she was not afraid, but strengthened her determination. She knew that this meeting was not just a business negotiation, but also a contest between her and Sang Shuwan.

In a debate of opinions, Sang Shuwan tried to prove her point with a piece of data. However, Sang Jiuyue keenly discovered that there was a problem with the data. She smiled and said calmly: "Ms. Sang, as far as I know, the data source you quoted seems to be a little inaccurate. According to the latest information I have obtained..." As she spoke, she took out a document and elaborated on her point of view in detail.

Sang Shuwan's face suddenly became a little ugly. She didn't expect Sang Jiuyue to know this data so well. She gritted her teeth and secretly regretted her negligence. But she quickly adjusted her mentality and said calmly: "It seems that I neglected it, but this does not affect the feasibility of the overall plan." As the meeting progressed, Sang Jiuyue clearly felt that Sang Shuwan's attitude became a little passive. But she knew that Sang Shuwan would never give up easily, and she would definitely look for an opportunity to fight back. Sure enough, when the meeting was about to end, Sang Shuwan suddenly proposed a new cooperation plan. This plan seemed to be beneficial to both parties, but in fact it concealed some clauses that were unfavorable to Sang Jiuyue's company.

Sang Jiuyue listened carefully to Sang Shuwan's proposal and sneered in her heart. She knew that Sang Shuwan was making a final struggle. She raised her head, looked at Sang Shuwan firmly, and said, "Miss Sang's proposal seems very attractive, but I think some of the terms need further discussion. For example..." She pointed out the problems in the proposal mercilessly and put forward her own suggestions for revision.

Sang Shuwan's face became more and more ugly, but she could not refute Sang Jiuyue's point of view. She secretly sighed in her heart that Sang Jiuyue was indeed difficult to deal with. In the end, after negotiation between the two sides, the meeting reached a relatively satisfactory cooperation plan.

After the meeting, Sang Jiyue and Sang Shuwan met again. Sang Shuwan looked at Sang Jiyue with a complicated smile on his face and said, "Boss Sang, today I really saw how powerful you are."

Sang Jiuyue smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Miss Sang. We are all doing this for the benefit of the company. I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future."

The two men's eyes met in the air. Although they both had smiles on their faces, they both knew in their hearts that this contest was not really over.

In the heart of a bustling city, at the top of a magnificent modern building, in a luxurious banquet hall surrounded by panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, a grand brand strategy meeting has just concluded. The gorgeous crystal chandelier casts a dreamy light, reflecting on the faces of the participants, some excited, some thoughtful. The air is filled with a faint scent of perfume and high-grade leather, interweaving a unique atmosphere exclusive to Vanity Fair.

Sang Shuwan, a star shining brightly in the entertainment industry, wore a high-end dress that looked like a falling galaxy. Every carefully inlaid crystal sparkled with her every move. Her delicate face looked like a sculpture of a god under the light, and her eyebrows and eyes showed calmness and elegance. At this moment, she was about to leave quietly with her assistant. Her slender fingers gently stroked the hair around her ears, and her eyes revealed a hint of concentration on the next work schedule.

"Spokesperson Sang, you left so early, didn't you? Are you afraid of me?" Sang Jiuyue's sharp and obviously teasing voice was like a sharp blade that cut through the gradually quiet tranquility of the banquet hall. Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to Sang Jiuyue, who was wearing a flamboyant red tight skirt, a pair of high heels, her hands on her chest, a mocking smile on her face that made people feel annoyed, and her eyes were locked on Sang Shuwan like an eagle. Sang Jiuyue is also a little famous in the entertainment industry, but her fame mostly comes from the endless topic hype and the exposure built up by various resources. She has always been jealous of Sang Shuwan's super high popularity and many high-quality endorsements, and always wants to compete with Sang Shuwan when she gets the chance.

Sang Shuwan's originally light footsteps suddenly paused, and a strong feeling of annoyance surged in her heart. But she had been working in the entertainment industry for many years and had already mastered emotional management. She turned around slowly, her movements were elegant and calm, as if time had slowed down for her at this moment. A just right smile with a hint of disdain appeared on her face, but her calm eyes contained a powerful aura that could not be ignored. She responded coldly: "What's there to be afraid of?" Her voice was like pearls falling to the ground, crisp and pleasant, but with unquestionable firmness, and it echoed clearly in the huge banquet hall. The people who were originally talking in twos and threes suddenly became quiet as if they were under a spell. Everyone's eyes were focused on the two heroines, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere of swords being drawn.

Sang Jiuyue obviously didn't expect Sang Shuwan's response to be so straightforward and tough. She was slightly startled, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across her eyes. But she quickly adjusted her state and resumed her cynical look. She smiled and waved her hands and said, "Oh, I was just joking. Why do you take it so seriously? If everyone doesn't mind, why don't we go have a meal together?" As she spoke, she glanced at everyone present with her cunning eyes, as if announcing to everyone that no one could refuse her proposal.

As soon as these words came out, there was a slight commotion in the banquet hall. The senior executives of the brand exchanged glances with each other. After a short silence, the brand's creative director, a middle-aged man with gray hair and exquisite black-framed glasses, broke the silence first. He coughed lightly and said with a kind smile on his face: "This is a good idea. Eating together can also enhance our relationship." His words were like a key that opened everyone's chatterbox, and other senior executives nodded in agreement.

"Yes, it's a rare opportunity, it would be nice for everyone to get together."

"That's right, let's have a meal together, relax, and talk about new ideas for cooperation."

Sang Shuwan secretly complained in her heart. She never liked this kind of social occasion full of hypocrisy and infighting, especially being in the same room with a difficult person like Sang Jiuyue. But looking at the enthusiasm of the people around her, she couldn't refuse directly. After all, in this complex entertainment and business circle, connections and relationships are sometimes more important than works. Helplessly, she could only force a smile and nodded slightly to show her agreement.

Under the guidance of the hotel staff, the group moved to the most luxurious private room in the hotel. The decoration in the private room is extremely luxurious, with classic and modern styles perfectly blended here, complementing each other. The huge crystal chandelier is like the twinkling stars in the night sky, hanging from the center of the ceiling, casting a soft and warm light, reflecting the whole space like a dream. There are several priceless paintings by famous artists hanging on the wall, and every stroke seems to be telling the story of the years. The air is filled with a faint scent of agarwood, which interweaves with the aroma of the food that is about to be served, creating an intoxicating atmosphere.

Everyone sat down, but Sang Jiuyue deliberately arranged to sit opposite Sang Shuwan, with an unpredictable look in her eyes, as if she was plotting something. The waiter respectfully handed over the menu, the cover of which was made of soft leather, and the gold-plated font on it showed the nobility and luxury of this hotel. Everyone started to order, and for a while, the private room was filled with conversations.

Sang Jiuyue was flipping through the menu nonchalantly while secretly glancing at Sang Shuwan out of the corner of her eye. With a seemingly friendly but mysterious smile on her face, she said, "My big star Sang, you are so busy with work and flying all over the country. You must have little time to sit down and enjoy food, right? You must try the signature dishes here today." Her tone seemed concerned, but in fact, she implied that Sang Shuwan was busy running around all day and was just a work machine with no interest in life.

Sang Shuwan snorted in her heart, but she still kept a polite smile on her face. She replied slowly: "No matter how busy I am at work, I will pay attention to the quality of life. After all, life is the source of creation. But my taste is relatively light, unlike some people who always like to pursue those overly strong and flashy things." Her response seemed to be understated, but it cleverly counterattacked Sang Jiuyue, implying that she was exaggerated and flashy. Sang Jiuyue naturally heard the deep meaning in Sang Shuwan's words. Her face changed slightly, but soon returned to normal. She just laughed twice and did not respond again.

After ordering the dishes, the atmosphere at the table gradually became heated. The senior executives of the brand began to talk about the future development direction of the brand, the current market dynamics, and some recent cooperation projects that were being prepared. Sang Shuwan sat there quietly, with her hands elegantly folded in front of her, listening attentively to everyone's speeches. She occasionally made one or two comments, and each sentence seemed to be carefully considered. With many years of rich endorsement experience and keen insight into the market, the opinions she gave were not only unique and novel, but also accurate and thorough analysis, which made many senior executives present secretly nod their heads in praise.

Sang Jiuyue watched Sang Shuwan shine so brightly in front of everyone, attracting so much attention. The fire of jealousy in her heart burned even more fiercely, as if a bucket of gasoline had been poured on her. She was unwilling to be robbed of the limelight by Sang Shuwan, so she rolled her eyes and suddenly changed the topic, deliberately raising her voice and said, "By the way, Mr. Sang, I heard recently that the new play you took on didn't seem to have a good reputation? Many people on the Internet are complaining about the plot and performance." She pretended to be concerned in her tone, but the gloating in her eyes exposed her true thoughts.

Sang Shuwan's heart tightened slightly when she heard this, but she still maintained a calm expression on the surface. She gently picked up the wine glass in front of her, took a sip of red wine, and let the mellow liquid flow slowly on the tip of her tongue, as if this could make her calmer. Then, she put down the wine glass, looked at Sang Jiuyue calmly, and said calmly: "Every work will receive different voices after it is broadcast, which is a normal thing. This play itself is a bold attempt, and we also faced many challenges in the creative process. Our team takes the audience's feedback seriously and learns lessons from it. I believe that as long as we maintain awe of art and a constantly enterprising attitude, we will definitely bring you better works in the future." Her answer was clear and organized. She did not avoid the question, and showed her open-mindedness and confidence as a professional actor, which made everyone present secretly admire her high emotional intelligence and professionalism.

Sang Jiyue didn't expect that Sang Shuwan was not only not angry at her words, but responded so beautifully. She was speechless for a moment. But she didn't intend to give up. She wanted to continue looking for opportunities to embarrass Sang Shuwan. At this time, the waiter began to serve the dishes. One by one, the exquisite dishes were placed on the table like works of art. Each dish exuded an alluring aroma, making people salivate.

The first dish served was French baked snails. The snail shells were carefully placed on a delicate porcelain plate, covered with a layer of golden and crispy cheese, and dotted with tender green herbs and bright red diced tomatoes. The color combination was very tempting. Next was a Chinese steamed grouper. The fish body was handled just right. The tender fish meat glowed attractively under the light, and the shredded green onions and red peppers exuded a fragrance under the hot oil. Afterwards, various delicious dishes were served on the table like water, including Italian black truffle risotto, Japanese sashimi platter, Spanish paella, etc., filling up the entire table.

Everyone started eating. For a moment, the room was filled with the sound of clinking cutlery and low conversations. Sang Shuwan elegantly picked up the knife and fork and gently cut the food on the plate. Every movement revealed her elegance and calmness. While eating, Sang Jiuyue was still looking for an opportunity to attack Sang Shuwan again.

At this time, the brand's marketing director suddenly said, "Spokesperson Sang, our brand has always attached great importance to image and reputation, and has recently been considering some new promotional strategies. As our spokesperson, do you have any good suggestions in this regard?" Sang Shuwan thought for a moment and said, "I think in today's era of information explosion, pure advertising may have limited effect. We can try some more interactive and innovative ways, such as combining online and offline activities, holding fan meetings or art exhibitions, and combining brand culture with art and entertainment. This will not only attract more young consumers' attention, but also enhance the brand's cultural connotation." Her words made the senior executives present brighten up. The marketing director nodded and said, "Spokesperson Sang's idea is very novel. We can discuss this plan in depth."

Seeing how everyone appreciated Sang Shuwan's suggestions, Sang Jiuyue became more and more jealous. She sneered and said, "These ideas sound good, but they may be difficult to implement. Maybe it will just be a waste of time and resources in the end." Sang Shuwan looked at Sang Jiuyue and said calmly, "Any innovative attempt requires a certain amount of courage and investment, and of course there will be risks. But if you don't dare to try because you are afraid of difficulties, how can the brand stand out in the fierce market competition? If Miss Sa has a better idea, you might as well say it out for everyone to hear." Sang Jiuyue was speechless for a while because of Sang Shuwan's retort. She gritted her teeth and said, "I just remind everyone to be cautious, so that nothing goes wrong and affects the brand image."

Just when the atmosphere was getting tense, the general manager of the brand smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Okay, okay, we are all doing this for the good of the brand. Spokesperson Sang's suggestions are very constructive, and Ms. Sa's reminder makes sense. We can discuss it in detail after the meeting and work out a perfect plan. Come on, let's continue eating and stop talking about work." With the mediation of the general manager, the atmosphere at the table temporarily eased.

However, Sang Jiyue did not intend to let Sang Shuwan go. She secretly planned in her heart that she must find an opportunity to make Sang Shuwan look bad in front of everyone. While eating, she secretly observed Sang Shuwan's every move, waiting for the right opportunity.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the topic gradually turned from work to some interesting things in the entertainment industry. At this time, Sang Jiuyue suddenly said, "Sang Shuwan, I heard that you seem to be very close to that new young actor recently? Do you have a new relationship?" She had a malicious smile on her face, and her eyes were full of gossip and provocation. She knew that in the entertainment industry, love scandals are often the most controversial and negative topics.

Sang Shuwan couldn't help but feel a little angry when she heard this question, but she suppressed her anger and said calmly: "He and I just have some cooperation in work. We are all in the same industry and we exchange and learn from each other. Miss Sa, you'd better not believe those unfounded rumors." Sang Jiuyue was relentless and continued: "But it's all over the Internet, and many fans are discussing it. If you didn't do this, why don't you come out and clarify it? Or did you actually acquiesce?"

Sang Shuwan took a deep breath. She knew that Sang Jiuyue was deliberately embarrassing her in public in order to discredit her image. She raised her head, looked at Sang Jiuyue firmly, and said, "I have always believed that those who are not guilty will be innocent. I don't want to pay too much attention to those groundless rumors, so as not to give those with ulterior motives more opportunities to hype. I believe that my fans will look at these things rationally, and I believe that time will prove everything. Miss Sa, if you focus on these gossips, I am afraid it will be difficult to make a bigger breakthrough in your career." Her response not only strongly hit back at Sang Jiuyue's provocation, but also cleverly hinted that she was narrow-minded and only knew how to rely on gossip to attract attention.

Sang Jiuyue's face turned very ugly. She didn't expect that Sang Shuwan could still deal with such difficulties so calmly and even retort. She was about to refute a few more words when the door of the private room was suddenly knocked. The waiter walked in and said, "Everyone, the hotel has prepared special desserts for everyone. I hope you like them." As he said that, the waiter brought a portion of exquisite desserts to the table.

This dessert is the hotel's signature dish - Rose Lychee Mousse. The pink mousse is like a blooming rose, delicate and beautiful, with a crystal clear lychee flesh in the middle, and dotted with fine rose petals around it, which looks magnificent. Sang Shuwan looked at the dessert in front of her, and her annoyance was slightly relieved. She picked up the spoon, gently scooped a spoonful and put it into her mouth. The delicate mousse melted instantly on the tip of her tongue. The fragrance of the rose and the sweetness of the lychee blended perfectly, which greatly satisfied her taste buds.

While everyone was enjoying the dessert, Sang Jiuyue suddenly came up with a new idea. She pretended to be careless and knocked over the red wine glass in her hand, and the red wine instantly spilled on Sang Shuwan's expensive dress. "Oh, I'm so sorry, I was so careless." Sang Jiuyue said sorry, but there was no trace of guilt on her face.

Sang Shuwan looked at the large glaring red stain on her dress, and could no longer suppress her anger. But she knew that losing her temper in this situation would only make things worse and let Sang Jiuyue succeed. She suppressed her anger, stood up, and said to everyone, "It's okay, it's just that the clothes are dirty, I'll take care of it." With the help of her assistant, Sang Shuwan walked out of the private room steadily. She stood straight, her back was not bent at all, and even the glaring red wine stain on her dress did not reduce her aura in the slightest. The high heels collided with the smooth marble floor, making a crisp sound, like the drumbeat of her inner anger.

"Sister, Sang Jiuyue has gone too far. She is embarrassing you on purpose!" The assistant's face was full of indignation, her eyes were slightly red, and her voice was full of eagerness to speak up for Sang Shuwan.