From Nun to Real Heiress: Expert at Turning the Tables

Chapter 767: 389 Tolerance_2

A seat away was Zhou Zhengru, who glanced at Zhao Ninghan. Everyone else was oblivious, but he noticed.

That was not Luo Ziyin’s seat; it belonged to Ming Jing.

“Ms. Zhao, take a step back, and the sky will be wide open. Causing a scene won’t end well, and it won’t look good for your reputation,” Zhou Zhengru spoke softly.

Ming Jing was Ming Xin’s junior, and Zhou Zhengru wanted to protect her while also avoiding a public conflict.

Zhao Ninghan curled her lips, “Zhou Yingdi, you usually don’t meddle in others’ business. Why, can’t hold back any longer? Seems that Ms. Ming Jing is quite special to you.”

Zhou Zhengru frowned, his tone no longer gentle, “Ms. Zhao, I’m saying this for your own good.”

“Then, I’d like to thank Zhou Yingdi,” Zhao Ninghan sat there, unmoving.

It was bad enough to be overshadowed by Luo Ziyin, but being dominated by an amateur was something Zhao Ninghan couldn’t swallow.

She had worked tirelessly to build her current status, and if word got out that she was being overshadowed by an amateur, it would be humiliating.

Zhao Ninghan, recently plagued by scandal, knew little about Ming Jing’s extraordinary background. She only recalled that Ming Jing had gained some fame after taking part in a variety show a few months ago and had later been exposed as the daughter of a prominent Jiangzhou family.

Being from Jiangzhou and a wealthy family was no big deal to Zhao Ninghan, and she didn’t pay it much attention.

She simply thought the organizers were incompetent, and felt the need to remind them.

Seeing her refuse to budge, Zhou Zhengru also gave up on further persuading. Some people are just bent on self-destruction, and nothing can stop them.

The editor-in-chief, Wen Na, was the initiator and person in charge of the event. Upon hearing reports from staff members that Zhao Ninghan had taken Ming Jing’s seat, she cursed and walked out with a smile on her face.

“Ninghan, my dear, I apologize for the mishap. The person who arranged the seating didn’t show proper discernment, and I’ve spoken to them. That said, this seating plan is set, and changing it would look bad online. If people find out that you took someone else’s seat, it might hurt your reputation. You know how netizens can be, they won’t even listen to your explanation. I’m just looking out for you… ”

Wen Na, known for her ability to navigate among celebrities and deft social skills, managed to make Zhao Ninghan waver in just a few sentences.

Zhao Ninghan wasn’t stupid and quickly understood, yet she remained seated. “Sister Wen Na, I’ve been through a lot of scandals before. A few hateful comments from netizens won’t do me any harm. But if I give in today, I’ll lose face completely. I came here today out of respect for you, and you’ve always taken good care of me. I just didn’t expect you to make such a blunder for me. Are you saying that I, Zhao Ninghan, am worse than an amateur? Whose face are you slapping here?”

This was a matter of dignity, and she couldn’t back down.

Wen Na narrowed her eyes, her tone hardened: “Ninghan, this Ms. Ming Jing is not someone we can afford to mess with. I just tried to warn you.”

Zhao Ninghan sneered: “What, is she involved in the underworld or something? No matter who she is, she must follow the rules. An amateur trying to outshine me? She must be dreaming.”

Wen Na glanced up and saw Ming Jing entering. She immediately left Zhao Ninghan to greet her personally.

Zhao Ninghan watched as Wen Na abandoned her, then turned her head and went white with rage.

The editor-in-chief of a top magazine was actually fawning over an amateur so shamelessly; it was absolutely ludicrous.

As she looked at that amateur, Zhao Ninghan suddenly felt a pang in her chest, her brows deeply furrowed and her face darkened.

No one noticed Pan Jingjing in the corner, streaming live with her phone. The camera was initially pointed at Zhao Ninghan. Though the distance made it difficult to hear what was being said, it seemed that they were having an argument.

Pan Jingjing quietly explained: “Zhao Ninghan took someone else’s seat, and Wen Na is trying to drive her away. Too bad, Zhao Ninghan doesn’t get it, haha… ”

Since the event had not officially started, the official live stream had not been activated, so people wanting to know what was happening inside had to rely on Pan Jingjing’s stream.

Although live streaming was considered lowbrow and celebrities were reluctant to participate, a shameless internet celebrity like Pan Jingjing, who tried every means to gain attention, was not so concerned. She started the live stream to attract viewers, and soon, fans who heard the news rushed into her live stream room.