201 GOOD RHYTHM (1/2)

Hu Lei woke up to the insistent ringing of her phone. She was completely tired after a long night with Zhong Feng, who had already left the bed. After leaving the Apothecary, Zhong Feng had taken her to a theme park. It had been perfect. She had eaten too much candy, taken cheesy photos and screamed on the rollercoaster, even though she was not afraid.

And then, when they had returned… Her cheeks reddened a little.

The phone stopped ringing before she had time to look for it. Just as she thought about going back to sleep, the annoying person called again. This time, she located the phone on the floor beside her bed.

”What?” She barked impolitely after seeing that Lan Jie was the one calling.

”Ms Hu, I know that you have powerful backing, but it is still not right to get me demoted for doing my job.” The woman's voice was angry and shrill.

The still sleepy Hu Lei withdrew it from her ear. Did this damn woman want to burst her eardrum?

”What do you think I did?” Her tone was cold.

”You complained to your cheap gold master to get me off the greatest project of my career.”

”And if I did? What can you do?”

”Do you think that you are immune to the public opinion? You might be an author with some backing and success, but I can still destroy you. Do you think I do not have the resources?” The woman got shriller.

”Then, I will be waiting, Miss Lan Jie. But think carefully before you strike because I do not forgive twice.” With that, she hung up the phone.

What a terrible way to wake up… She even lost her will to sleep for a little while longer. Instead, she took a shower and had breakfast before going to her little library-office to work for a while. Her mind felt clearer than it had been for a while so she did not struggle with getting into a good rhythm.

Her phone rang once again not long after she started working. It was Bo Qian.

”Good morning, my dear editor. I am working hard to make you proud.” Her mood was great because she could feel the words flowing through her fingers.

”Why didn't you tell me what took place with Lan Jie?” he asked sternly.

”I wanted to take advantage of the disagreement to get a short break.” She giggled.