Although they had schemed together against Charm, they didn’t cause much damage, so they ended up paying Charm the reputation damage compensation.
Gu Ning didn’t care much about it, because all she wanted was to teach them a lesson so that it wouldn’t happen again.
A short while later, Gu Ning received K’s message, and K told her Mrs. Guo had contacted Jiang Shuyuan today.
It was obvious that Jiang Shuyuan was the mastermind.
Leng Shaojia must have told Jiang Shuyuan what she had been through in Charm, so Jiang Shuyuan planned to avenge Leng Shaojia by defaming Charm.
Although Gu Ning found out who the mastermind was, she didn’t say it aloud in public for the sake of the Leng family’s reputation. If Jiang Shuyuan’s dirty trick was exposed, the whole Leng family would be affected.
Gu Ning didn’t want the whole Leng family to be affected, but she made up her mind to pay Jiang Shuyuan and Leng Shaojia back.
…
Once Mrs. Guo was caught, Gu Ning apologized to other people left in the store. “I’m so sorry for what just happened. If you still like Charm gowns and are willing to believe us, you’re always welcome to shop here.”
“Miss Gu, we understand it isn’t your fault.”
“Right, it’s Mrs. Guo’s fault. She’s so evil!”
“We don’t know why Mrs. Guo had to do that, but we do like Charm’s gowns and we’re also willing to support you.”
“Miss Gu, I’m curious about how you got the surveillance videos so soon.”
“I was so surprised when you said that you’re the boss of Charm.”
“Didn’t you watch the video played outside on the TV? Miss Gu is also the owner of Jade Beauty Jewelry.”
“What? It’s so unbelievable!”
“…”
People kept complimenting or asking Gu Ning questions. Gu Ning smiled at them, but didn’t answer those questions.
“Oh, I think we’re too noisy here. Why don’t we go shopping now?” a woman said all of a sudden.
“You’re right. We should leave Miss Gu some space, ha-ha,” another woman said. Afterwards, they left to shop for dresses.
“Wow, boss, I really admire you right now,” Yu Zi said and walked over at this time.
Even though she already knew that Gu Ning was a very outstanding girl, she was still impressed by her ability.
Gu Ning smiled. “I’m afraid I have to leave now. If you encounter any trouble, feel free to call me or President Chen.”
“Thanks, I will,” Yu Zi said.
She knew that President Chen was Chen Cangyi. She hadn’t met Chen Cangyi yet, but Gu Ning already gave her his phone number.
Although she could get through to Gu Ning most of the time, it wasn’t convenient for Gu Ning to answer a call anytime.
Chen Cangyi also had a contact list of all the important members of Gu Ning’s corporation.
…
Afterwards, Gu Ning and Leng Shaoting left.
When they were in the car, Gu Ning told Leng Shaoting what K had found out about the drama. Leng Shaoting believed that it must be Jiang Shuyuan’s idea too. He was furious after knowing that, but Gu Ning told him not to get involved in it.
He also felt grateful that Gu Ning had no intention to expose Jiang Shuyuan’s dirty trick for the sake of the Leng family’s reputation.
Nevertheless, he thought that it was still necessary to punish Jiang Shuyuan. “Ningning, you can do whatever you want to do, and I’ll support you.”
It meant he would be supportive if Gu Ning wanted to punish Jiang Shuyuan and Leng Shaojia.
Anyway, in Leng Shaoting’s eyes, Jiang Shuyuan and Leng Shaojia were merely strangers.
“Sure,” Gu Ning said with a smile. She felt happy that Leng Shaoting was protective towards her.
…
Zi Beiying called Gu Ning about 5 pm and told her to meet them in a specialty restaurant. She had eaten enough beautiful dishes in fancy hotels, and wanted to try something different and local.
Because of the trouble in Charm store, Gu Ning and Leng Shaoting were a little late when they arrived.
When Zi Beiying met Xu Jinchen again, they somehow felt a little uneasy talking with each other. Luckily, Zi Beiying could talk with Xu Qinyin to relax the atmosphere.
When Gu Ning and Leng Shaoting finally arrived, it was already 6:30 pm.