I AM A MATCH MAKER AT TAOBAO [UPDATES ONCE IN A BLUE MOON]

Ch. 16

[last one since I'm low battery]

Wan Shanshan’s expression worsened when Han Xinming finally spoke. She could hardly believe his words and regretted not being better prepared for their encounter.

It must be due to Li Eunwoo’s rising popularity and she was also somewhat losing her cool.

Xinming’s dire appearance today made her careless and forgotten about his previous ferociousness.

At this point, the power was once again in Xinming’s hands. Her intentions were indeed to ask for Xinming’s assistance to solve the problem therefore as embarrassing as this may be, she cannot leave and must make Xinming agree.

Shen Lisa was still in his management so it would not be possible to decide things without him. Moreover, even if she took the initiative to find Shen Lisa, it would not work since Shen Lisa, with her famous tough temperament, may not even acknowledge her. Therefore, it was only possible to exert pressure through Xinming.

This opportunity was too important for Li Eunwoo and she did not know when another one would arrive if they missed this chance. Finally, there was an Executive Chen who could open the gap to this opportunity so she really did not want to give up so easily.

She went over everything in her mind then sat upright and respectfully said, “Yes, I am here to beg Ming-ge.”

Xinming was very satisfied with Wan Shanshan’s correct attitude. Nowadays the circle was very messy and no one knew how to respect their seniors. Any Tom, Dick or Harry* with some authority all wanted to step on him. If he did not exert his power then wouldn’t these people really think he was easy to bully?

*TL-note: The phrase “Tom, Dick and Harry” is a placeholder for multiple unspecified people.

“Since you’ve come to beg me then lay it down all clearly. If you don’t then how am I supposed to help you.”

Wan Shanshan suppressed her anger and explained everything again to Xinming.

Xinming frowned and replied, “So you plan to lie to Shen Lisa so she would attend but never even secured the resources for her? And you want me to do the task? Do you take this as the feudal society* where we use people as business transactions?! Shen Lisa is under my management but I would never deceive her to sell for business. There are plenty of artists under my management who have done sexual favours and I have even introduced a few but they have all been fully willing. I would never force such matters.”

*TL-note: In a feudal system, a peasant or worker known as a vassal received a piece of land in return for serving a lord or king, especially during times of war. Vassals were expected to perform various duties in exchange for their own fiefs, or areas of land.

After he finished, Xinming adorned himself with a morally righteous appearance, “As people, we all need a bottom line.”

Wan Shanshan’s face turned red then white by Xinming’s words. She replied with great difficulty, “Ming-ge, what are you saying. How could I do such a thing? I only want to introduce Shen Lisa an opportunity and besides, we don’t even know if Executive Chen would even appreciate her.”

Upon seeing Xinming’s indifferent expression, Wan Shanshan could not help but whisper in a small voice, “Also Ming-ge, didn’t Shen Lisa offend you? Isn’t the reason for your current predicament also because of Shen Lisa? Don’t you want to punish her a little?”

Xinming’s eyes changed when he heard these words.

He had been weighing the pros and cons all along. Wan Shanshan was right and Shen Lisa did indeed offend him. Sure, his cold shoulder treatment was revenge enough but if this opportunity could make her learn from her own mistakes then it should not be…