Chapter 209 - 147: If You Don’t Want Face, Then Nobody Gets Any

Chapter 209: Chapter 147: If You Don’t Want Face, Then Nobody Gets Any

A meeting like this was held about once a month, mainly to hear about the influencers’ work experiences and any trouble they had encountered.

Hearing this, the influencers sitting below all looked at each other, but no one spoke.

The incident with Xiao Ran’s video today had caused quite a stir in the company.

Yaoyao, Shu Jie, and Little Carrot, the ones directly involved, all wore sour looks on their faces.

None of them seemed willing to say a single word.

Because of this, they had already started losing followers, and there was no telling how long it would continue.

What’s more, President Yan’s sister had become a top streamer on Little Broken Station after a single livestream this afternoon. What was that all about?

’Isn’t this just using us as tools for her sister to step on and climb up?’

Seeing that none of the influencers were speaking, Yan Li raised an eyebrow. "What, you all have a problem with me?"

Sensing the tense atmosphere, Wang Meng quickly chimed in to help. "Of course not. You’re our boss. Without you, we’d be nothing."

A few of the more popular influencers next to her also hurried to speak up.

"Of course not. We have nothing to say because the company treats us so well. We have no complaints at all."

"That’s right, the company is like our second family."

Hearing this, Little Carrot, who was sitting in the middle, grew displeased and slammed her chopsticks down on the table.

Her expression was even uglier.

’The company is great? Our second family?’

’This has to be the biggest joke I’ve heard all year!’

Her apology video from today was already flooded with hateful comments. She felt her career had been severely impacted. And this was after years of hard work.

The sudden noise startled everyone.

Especially Wang Meng, who was next to Yan Li.

’What is she trying to do?’

She subconsciously glanced at Yan Li’s face.

Yan Li just smiled faintly. "What happened today was an accident. It was my oversight as the boss."

Then she looked toward the female influencer. "What’s your name?"

Truth be told, there were too many influencers like her in the company, and Yan Li genuinely didn’t remember her name.

At these words, Little Carrot’s expression turned even fouler.

’What is that supposed to mean? I took the fall for her, and she doesn’t even know my name?’

’She’s clearly doing this on purpose to humiliate me!’

’I’ve lost so many followers because of her, and I’ve been so scared by the hate that I haven’t dared to stream or post all week, and she has the nerve to ask for my name?’

The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt.

She said indignantly, "President Yan, you sure have a short memory for someone in your position. Have you already forgotten what happened this morning?"

Yan Li was taken aback. In all her years as a boss, this was the first time an employee had dared to speak to her like that.

Yan Li stared at her coldly.

"Don’t think you’re the company’s savior just because you did one thing for it. Without the company, without Yun Ya, you are nothing."

She glanced at Wang Meng. "If I remember correctly, who pulled strings to get this one in? Which director was it? Some people just don’t know their place. Why do you think that director pushed her into being an influencer? Because she doesn’t have what it takes to be a real star!"

"You really think any woman can just get on TV?"

Normally, Yan Li might have had the patience to talk things through, but today, she was in a worse mood than anyone.

’If you don’t want to work, then get lost. I’ve been far too lenient!’

Little Carrot had just wanted to vent her frustrations, but she never expected Yan Li to say something like that.

’What does she take me for?’

She slammed her cup on the floor and stared at Yan Li, fuming. "I quit!!!"

"Fine. Wang Meng, pull up her contract, see what the breach penalty is, and show it to her!"

’Daring to throw a cup at me? She should take a good look at herself!’

Little Carrot was already seeing red, and she couldn’t believe Yan Li would bring up the penalty for breaking the contract.

There was no way she could afford it!

She was furious, but her opponent had just hit a nerve. If she made another move, the pain would be unbearable.

The girl stared daggers at Yan Li, an unspeakable sense of grievance in her eyes.

"All you do is threaten us! What do you take us for, your sister’s stepping stones? As a boss, you have plenty of ways to make her famous. This is the first time I’ve ever seen someone climb up by stepping on us little people!"

She then glanced at everyone else at the table. "Yes, I, Little Carrot, am not that popular. After all these years, I’ve only managed to scrape together a few hundred thousand followers. But let me tell you all, if I can be stepped on today, it’ll be your turn tomorrow!"

Her words made everyone gasp, especially Chengzi and Taozi, who were sitting at the front.

’She’s not wrong, but girl, you can’t just say it out loud like that. She’s clearly trying to drag us down with her.’

Chengzi quickly smiled at Yan Li. "President Yan, please, calm down."

Little Carrot looked at their sycophantic faces and couldn’t help but sneer.

"Since we’ve said this much today, I’m not expecting to have a good future here anymore. You should all cherish your own futures. With a boss like this, it won’t be long before you all end up just like me."

Then she pointed at Yan Li.

"You! Who do you think you are? Why did your husband run off with your sister? Don’t you have any self-awareness? Let me tell you, your sister is now a rising new influencer on Little Broken Station. Your dirty laundry is about to be aired out for everyone to see. I’ll be waiting to watch the show!"

Little Carrot had actually had a hard life. At eighteen, she went to Hengdian to be an extra, hoping to fulfill her dream of becoming a star.

She had even sold her soul for it.

But in the end, she still had nothing. Even to become an influencer, she had to pull strings and rely on connections.

Thinking back on all the heartache along the way, she felt more and more wronged.

’Since she’s trying to ruin me, then she can’t blame me for what I’m about to do. I’m going to go back right now and re-record an apology video to explain what really happened!!!’

’Someone with nothing to lose has nothing to fear!’

After that outburst, no one dared to even breathe too loudly.

’Damn, she actually dared to say that? Isn’t she just publicly humiliating President Yan?’

’This is terrifying.’

Yan Li was so furious she smashed her own cup. "Get the hell out!"

Little Carrot grabbed her bag and walked out with a disdainful look on her face.

’Fine, I’ll get out. Since you’re backing me into a corner, don’t blame me for what comes next. I’m going home right now to post a clarification video.’

’If you don’t care about saving face, then let’s all throw it away!!!’

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