Chapter 373: Then Replace Her

A phone call was made. Pei Ling sat there, steady as a rock, humming a tune with the look of someone waiting to watch a good show.

She felt that the company she was with had a strong enough backing, and since she was currently a popular film star, the company would stand on her side no matter what.

Besides, this company was just a small one; with the capabilities of their company president, they would certainly be able to handle it.

"Miss Pei, the meal you wanted is here." An assistant carried a large pile of bags, which contained the lunch Pei Ling had requested.

Eight dishes and one soup, plus an order of the specialty Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. First Grade Cuisine across from the company was a high-end establishment with particular ingredients and a master chef at the helm. The portions for these eight dishes were extremely generous; this lunch alone would likely cost over five thousand yuan.

"Mm, First Grade Cuisine's food is still the best. Hmm, this fish maw chicken soup is good for the complexion, and this braised soft-shelled turtle is flavorful and nourishing." Pei Ling ignored the others and picked up her chopsticks to start eating.

No matter how good her appetite was, she couldn't finish these eight dishes alone; she only took a light taste of each dish before stopping.

"Why isn't this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall hot anymore?" She opened the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, tasted a spoonful, and shouted at the assistant: "How can you not even handle a small thing like this?"

"I'm sorry, Sister Ling, it's been quite a while since it was packed," the assistant said hurriedly. "I'll have someone heat it up for you."

"Heat it up, my ass! Useless thing, you can't even handle this little task." Pei Ling grabbed the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and splashed it directly onto the assistant.

The assistant stood there dryly, not even daring to dodge, because she knew the consequences would be even more severe if she did.

"Are you people all made of wood? What do I keep you people for? If I kept a dog, it would at least wag its tail at me; what use are you?" Pei Ling shrieked: "Get all these things out of my sight."

As she spoke, she flipped the items on the table onto the floor, and the dishes she had barely touched were swept across the ground.

Chen Yu's expression changed instantly. He turned his head and said: "Roujin, filming the promotional video is important, but at the very least, we must choose someone with good character. We won't use this kind of person, and we can't afford to. Terminate the contract with her as soon as possible and find someone else."

"I understand. It was my oversight that I didn't look into this person's character beforehand." Yan Roujin also looked furious: "Huzi, pause the filming schedule; we will find someone else immediately."

"Heh, you all heard clearly: it is I who am terminating the contract with you, it is I who am firing you, not you firing me." Pei Ling sneered: "Firing is one thing, but don't even think about making me pay a single cent in liquidated damages."

"Whether or not you pay liquidated damages is not for you to decide." Chen Yu glanced at her.

"Our company's boss is President Jiang. Why don't you go ask around who President Jiang is? I am currently the person President Jiang is heavily promoting; do you know how much money I've made for the company? Let me tell you, if you provoke me, you won't have a place to stand in Fengling." Pei Ling became even more overbearing.

"Miss Pei." Just at this moment, a man dressed in a crisp suit, looking like a lawyer, hurried over.

"Lawyer Jin, you've come just in time. I want to terminate my contract with them, and I won't pay a single cent in liquidated damages. You handle it for me." Pei Ling stood up and picked up her bag: "I'll give you two days to settle this dispute for me, otherwise, I'll replace you immediately."

"Miss Pei, I came here just to notify you. I have already resigned from my position as legal consultant for Haotian Entertainment. I cannot handle this contract dispute either; you should seek someone more capable." Lawyer Jin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"What did you say?" Pei Ling's tone instantly turned into a shriek: "What do you mean by this, you surnamed Jin? Aren't you a gold-medal lawyer? Didn't you say you were familiar with all the lawyers in Fengling and that no one dared to take you to court? What do you mean by throwing in the towel now?"

"I'm sorry, I spoke too soon before. I only just found out that the legal consultant for Qingyan is Lawyer Ning. She is their legal advisor, and your contract was also signed through her."

Lawyer Jin complained: "If it were anyone else, I really wouldn't be afraid of this matter, but since it involves Lawyer Ning, please forgive me for having no way to help. She has never lost a lawsuit, so I cannot handle this contract dispute."

"Useless thing, get lost." Pei Ling was enraged; she grabbed a cup from the side and splashed the full cup of water onto Lawyer Jin's face.

"Miss Pei, I have handled quite a few disputes for you in the past and settled many things for you; isn't this going a bit too far?" Lawyer Jin's expression turned ugly.

"Trash, you can't even handle a single contract dispute. Where do you get the nerve to shamelessly claim you're a gold-medal lawyer? Get out of here." Pei Ling sneered and turned to the assistant: "Contact a new lawyer for me immediately. I don't believe there's no one who can manage this contract."

"I advise you not to waste your effort." Lawyer Jin took a tissue and wiped the water off himself: "First of all, there are traps in the contract. Such traps, let alone you, even a professional lawyer wouldn't be able to see them."

"If you film the promotional video earnestly, there won't be any problems. But if you want to breach the contract? Sorry, five hundred million in liquidated damages, not a cent less. It won't matter who you find."

"Besides, you can go ahead and ask around. If you can find anyone in Fengling who dares to take Ning Ruoxue to court, I'll admit defeat."

After Lawyer Jin finished speaking, he left the place indignantly. Pei Ling shrieked behind him: "Useless, but quite the temper. Notify the company immediately: from now on, we must not have any business dealings with this person."

"Miss Pei, President Jiang called back. He said he has already contacted people here in Fengling, and they will send someone over to handle this matter immediately, so don't worry." The assistant hurried over again.

"Heh heh, that's good. I'll wait here and let the other side come to handle it. I want to watch how you at Qingyan lose face this time." Pei Ling laughed and sat down with the look of someone waiting to see a joke.

"Director Xu, how many days do we need at a minimum for filming?" Chen Yu asked.

"At least a week, and that's only if I work overtime," Director Huzi said. "We can't afford to delay even a day. Changing people now, I'm afraid it's too late; after all, popular stars have tight schedules."

"Without me, you at Qingyan can't film the advertisement. If you're not convinced, just wait and see." Pei Ling touched up her makeup nonchalantly.

"Let me ask a friend." Chen Yu picked up his phone and called Lu Ruxue.

"Hey, Chen Yu, you have time to call me today?" Lu Ruxue was very happy to receive Chen Yu's call.

"I have a matter and would like to ask for your help." Chen Yu said with a bitter smile.

"Speak." Lu Ruxue said.

"I need to film a promotional video here, and it must be completed within seven days. Time is tight and the task is heavy. I wonder if you have time?" Chen Yu asked.

"When does filming start?" Lu Ruxue asked.

"It would be best if we could start immediately." Chen Yu asked: "Can you squeeze out the time?"

"Yes. Send me the location, I'll head over now. I'll push aside all my current acting roles and advertisements." Lu Ruxue said without hesitation.