Love Me Harder, Mr. Fu - Chapter 106

The show is done and the crowd is clapping. They are impressed with the collection and the models. Shi Lian is relieved that the show is over and all her hard work didn’t go to waste.

The media asked questions which she answered confidently and they seemed to like her answers as well. The questionnaire lasted for a while and then it was over. The media and the models are gone. Only the members of Mo Corp are left.

Shi Lian is trying to catch her breath and regain her composure. Her heart is beating fast and she can feel the sweat running down her back. That was an intense experience for her. Drinking some water, she goes for the discussion with the authorities. They are all satisfied and impressed with her collection. They compliment her work. The ones who were in disagreement earlier are now complimenting her. She proved that she deserved this position and that she is capable of saving this big company.

After the discussion with them, the authorities made their exit as well. Turning back, she tells the crew to meet her in the design room. Everyone follows her, the design department, the PR department, and JJ and Ruxi.

All are beaming and immensely proud of their work. They deserve this after all. They managed to fight back and overcome the obstacles. They did it when people thought that they couldn’t do it.

“Everyone, I am thankful for your support and hard work. This couldn’t have been possible without you” She says to her team with her eyes shining.

“This is all due to your guidance, Chairwoman. We are thankful to you for this.” Jia Chen, one of the staff in the design team says and then everyone speaks their mind.

While Shi Lian is busy and happy with her team, her uncle is fuming with anger. Grabbing Cai Li by her arm, he pulls her to the side.

“Dad…It’s hurtful” she says in pain.

But Zheng Yi is not in the mood to listen to her whining. Reaching the corner where no one can hear their conversations, he lets her go. “Explain” he demands.

Cai Li meekly looks up, unable to say because whatever she will say, it won’t be satisfying.

“I said, explain. Explain how did the plan fail?” he demands, his voice thundering and she flinches.

“I did what you told. I ruined the dresses miserable and the plan was going smoothly until…until…” she trails off.

Zheng Yi raises his eyebrows, waiting impatiently for her to continue. “Until she drops the bomb.”

“What bomb?” he asks his voice rising higher.

“She already prepared copies of her dresses and the ones which I destroyed were a copy. The original was kept safely in the company” she explains.

“I told you to keep an eye on her. She is smarter than we think, you get that! What were you even doing? You let her outsmart you! You didn’t even notice a thing. Makes me wonder if you are capable of anything!” Zheng Yi scolds her.

Cai Li is stunned by his words. She feels her anger boils in her and tears form in her eyes. “How was going to know she would plan this? Are you really telling me to spy on her 24/7?” her voice rises, “How am I supposed to do that? As I said, I did what you told me to do. You said to destroy her dresses, I did. You said to keep an eye on her, I did. I did what I could!”

Zheng Yi’s anger rises as well and he doesn’t know what to say. He knows his daughter is right but he doesn’t want to admit it.

“You have disappointed me” he grits out and turning on his heel, he walks away.

Cai Li watches him walk away and then she sobs.

**

Shi Lian is on her way when she gets a call from her best friend, Evelyn. She smiles and taps on the green icon. “Lord! You finally picked my call! I thought you have forgotten about me” Evelyn says dramatically. Shi Lian feels guilty for not picking up her call these weeks due to her schedule.

“Sorry, was stuck in a hectic schedule,” Shi Lian says, sighing. It’s almost past eight and she is on her way to her house. After the show gets over, she has received many encouraging messages from her relatives and mostly from other unknown addresses. According to PR department analysis, the show was watched by more than five million people.

“Yea, I know you will say this. I called you hundred times, and you ignored every single one!” Evelyn keeps on ranting. Shi Lian knows she won’t stop until she lets out everything. Shi Lian listens to her, keeping her phone at a distance because Evelyn’s voice is too loud.

After she is finishing her ranting, she takes in a deep breath, “That was that.” Shi Lian chuckles and her mood lightens more. “Anyway, I called you to congratulate you. Congratulation!” she yells and Shi Lian assumes the driver must have heard her as to how loud her voice is.

“So you watched the live broadcast huh”

“How can I not? God, Shi Lian I loved all the dresses! Fuck, why didn’t you showed it to me earlier?” Evelyn says, pouting a little.

“Maybe because I was afraid you would want me to make it for you and won’t pay for it?” she teases.

“Funny” Evelyn says sarcastically and Shi Lian bets she is rolling her eyes. “Man, the peacock feather dress was so dope! As soon as the collection comes on the market, I will be the first one to buy!” she says proudly. Shi Lian cannot help but laugh. She loves her and when it comes to making her mood good, she knows Evelyn is the best.

“The price is too high” Shi Lian taunts her.

“Excuse me. I am the only daughter of the Leng family. I live in wealth girl” Evelyn jokes and they both burst into a laugh. They continue talking more about the show and the dresses and it is almost been an hour. Shi Lian reaches the Mo mansion and she is surprised sheis still on the phone with Eveyln.

“What are you doing at the moment?” Shi Lian asks.

“Nothing special. Why?”

“Wondering if I can invite you for a dinner?”

“Seriously? You are that free?” Evelyn mocks her, grinning.

Shi Lian rolls her eyes and steps out of the car. Taking her belongings, she walks to the house while talking to her. “Uh-huh. Would I have the honor to invite Miss Evelyn to have dinner at my house?” Shi Lian says informal tone but it only makes Evelyn laugh.

“Sounds good. I’ll be there shortly” she informs. Saying goodbyes, she hangs up the call and proceeds inside the house. The Mo mansion as always is shining with lights everywhere around the house. Be it on the exterior, the lamps near the garden areas, or the inside where golden light illuminates.

Her heels clank on the floor of the hall of her house. Her mother and father, both come out of the living room, or wherever they have been and their faces lit up seeing their daughter.

“Shi! My love! We are so proud of you!” her mother beams and reaches to hug her. Shi Lian gladly accepts her warm hug and embraces her.

Her father smiles at her and she can see his eyes glistening with tears. Pulling herself from her mother’s embrace, she walks to her father. Standing in front of him, she smiles at him and holds his both hands.

“You did it. You did it my daughter” he says, his voice thick with emotions and pride.

Shi Lian smiles and nods, “I did it, father. I did it,” she says, tears rolling down her cheeks. He smiles and wipes her tears. “You are a strong girl. I am proud of you, my daughter” he says. She smiles and hugs him.

“We watched the show. You did it. Everything was so beautiful” her mother says and rubs her hand on her shoulder. Shi Lian smiles and nods.

Nanny Zhang and all the servants are present thee as well. They all are smiling and clapping for her. Shi Lian looks at them and she cannot help but smile more widely.

“You must be hungry. I have prepared all the favorites for you” her mother says.

Shi Lian smiles and nods. “I am famished,” Shi Lian says. “Oh, I called Evelyn and invite her to have dinner here. She will be here soon” Shi Lian informs.

“That’s lovely! The more the merrier!” Sha Sha beams. Shi Lian goes to her room to freshen up and change her clothes and in the meantime, Evelyn will be here as well. As she reaches her room, her phone beeps. It’s a message from Zichen. She already got nnumerous messages from him just after the show but then he keeps on sending her and she likes it.