Moreover, they were conducting such a big search. If they really found something, not to mention the artistes who were hiding drugs but even the entire company would be finished!
Gao Ban quickly looked at Jennie and saw that the calm-looking young man was sitting calmly in his seat as if he was not worried at all. Gao Ban could not help but feel even angrier!
'President Kim, you're too young to know the importance of this matter!'
If they were charged with this crime, they wouldn't be able to escape.
How could he still sit back and do nothing?
!!
What about the employees? What about the company? What about President Kim himself?
Jennie stood up and said with a smile, "Since you're going to investigate, let's do it properly. Such actions are against the law of the country and harm our own interests. Naturally, we have to find the black sheep to give everyone an explanation!"
Vice President Hu hurriedly said, "Yes, yes. President Kim is right. We have to investigate! We have to investigate it properly!"
The police started searching with the help of the dogs.
Outside the door, the other staff members were also very worried.
Especially Xu Zhiqin. She had vaguely sensed that Vice President Hu was probably going to deal with President Kim, so she specially reminded him.
But President Kim didn't seem to care at all.
As a manager, she knew that the people in Nirvana Entertainment were quite obedient. No one would hide drugs.
If the police really found something in the company, it would probably have something to do with Vice President Hu.
However, at this moment, she couldn't enter President Kim's office and give him a reminder.
Besides, everyone was asked not to use their phones. She couldn't even send a message to President Kim.
"Brother Yoshi, will President Kim be okay?" Xu Zhiqin asked worriedly.
"Nothing will happen. I trust him. He wouldn't have done such a thing."
Seeing that he was calm and not worried at all, Xu Zhiqin said, "He definitely wouldn't have, but it's hard to guarantee that others wouldn't."
"Don't worry, just wait and see," Yoshi said.
Xu Zhiqin knew that it was useless to worry.
In private, she admired President Kim a lot, especially his talent in painting. She liked his work very much and didn't want anything to happen to him.
But this situation was complicated.
Soon, the police gathered. "The entire company has been searched, but we didn't find anything. All the employees have also been arranged to undergo a urine test. We only have to search Kim Lu and Hu Bing's offices now."
Vice President Hu still had a calm expression.
Soon, Jennie's office was searched.
"Nothing here."
When Gao Ban heard this, he heaved a sigh of relief. Since the entire company and President Kim's office were fine, there was no problem.
He immediately went to see Vice President Hu.
Vice President Hu looked surprised. It was obvious that he was shocked by something.
"Vice President Hu, what are you thinking about?" Gao Ban asked hurriedly.
"No whispering!" The police pointed at them.
Gao Ban quickly shut up. Vice President Hu's face darkened even more.
Throughout the whole process, Jennie would occasionally glance at Vice President Hu's expression. Now that she saw his expression, she knew what to do.
She sneered in her heart. Did he really think she was a rookie?
After experiencing so many things, Vice President Hu's tricks were nothing in her eyes.
Soon, the drug dogs entered Vice President Hu's office.
Then, a noisy voice came from the other side. "We found something!"
"We found something!"
Vice President Hu was shocked!
The flesh on his face trembled a few times, and he looked extremely ugly.
Then, the situation developed in a direction that Vice President Hu could not have imagined.
"Hu Bing, you're found to be guilty of drug possession. You have to come with us! Kim Lu, as the person in charge of the company, you have to come with us too!"
Vice President Hu was shocked. "I didn't do it. I don't know anything about drug possession!"
"We found the drugs in your office. Are you still denying it?"
"I'm being framed! I'm being framed!" Vice President Hu shouted.
Jennie stepped forward and talked to the police for a while, asking them not to escalate the matter and let the other unrelated employees return to work for the time being.
The police agreed.
After all, there were also higher-level officers at the station who told the officers to try their best not to affect the company's work.
Vice President Hu was taken away, and Jennie followed him.
Gao Ban was stunned. He had been so worried about his artistes, but it turned out to be Vice President Hu, whom he never considered to be the culprit at all.
When the group of people walked away, he still could not get back to his senses.
Xu Zhiqin was also stunned. She was worried about President Kim being too young and him getting framed by Vice President Hu. Who knew that the person in trouble now was Vice President Hu?
Yoshi quickly gathered all the employees and held a meeting. "Everyone saw what happened today. It has nothing to do with President Kim or anyone else. The drugs were found in Vice President Hu's office. He definitely can't escape responsibility this time."
"What about us?" The artistes and managers were worried.
How could the company remain after such a thing happened?
"You don't have to worry. I knew earlier on that someone had reported Vice President Hu. He's been in possession of drugs for a long time. President Kim will definitely give everyone an explanation and settle Vice President Hu's matter," Yoshi said.
Hearing Yoshi say that he already knew about this, everyone was finally relieved.
Moreover, things did not seem to be that complicated. If the company was really implicated, it would be impossible for everyone to sit here peacefully.
Yoshi continued, "President Kim has also asked me to speak for everyone. Let me make things clear first. No matter who it is, you can't touch these forbidden items. If you lay a finger on these things, your lives will be ruined! No matter what method you use or what your motive is, you can't have anything to do with drugs! If you're discovered, your contracts will be terminated, you'll be banned, and the police will punish you severely!"
His words were very serious, which showed how determined President Su was.
Everyone hurriedly nodded with lingering fear. No one dared to touch such substances. They all knew that if they touched it, their careers would be ruined!
Gao Ban did not care that Yoshi had gone past him and was taking on an authoritative role to talk to everyone now. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Brother Yoshi is right. Whoever gets involved in drugs will be kicked out of the company! Remember this! Don't blame me for being ruthless when the time comes!"
"By the way, don't spread this news outside. It was done by Hu Bing alone and has nothing to do with any of us. If the rumors spread like wildfire, outsiders will slander all of us as well!" Gao Fan said again.
After hearing these words, everyone knew the company's stance on this. They also knew that this matter would not affect them.
As for spreading the news? Everyone was naturally not that stupid.
After the meeting, Gao Ban leaned over to Yoshi and said, "Brother Yoshi, are you sure President Kim can handle this?"
To be honest, he was really unsure.
!!
"What hasn't President Kim handled before?" Yoshi asked.
"That's true."
With that, Gao Ban calmed down.
Xu Zhiqin walked over quickly and asked, "Brother Yoshi, did you really know about it from the beginning?"
"I did hear some rumors. This time, someone reported Vice President Hu, and it was a good opportunity to get rid of a problematic figure in the company. Zhiqin, contact the media. This matter can't be leaked. Although it was Vice President Hu who did it, it won't be good for the company if word gets out."
"Understood." Xu Zhiqin immediately nodded and went to contact the media.
...
At the police station...
Vice President Hu felt as if he had fallen into the deepest depths of hell.
He never expected such a situation.
He was someone that Mr. Jisoo had personally poached to the company. He was experienced and more than qualified to be the vice president of Nirvana Entertainment.
After Jennie stole the limelight, he schemed to eliminate her.
In terms of work, Jennie very quickly gained a foothold and carried a strong reputation. He did not know where to start.
That was why he got some drugs from his friends and planted them last night.
In order not to leave any evidence behind, he chose to do it himself.
In order not to be caught by the surveillance cameras, he even turned off the power switch in the company. He sneaked into Jennie's office in the dark and placed the drugs in a hidden corner.
Then, he anonymously reported Jennie for hiding drugs in the office.
This morning, he specially went to Jennie's office to report on his work. When he looked at the spot where he hid the drugs, he saw that there were no signs of the drugs ever being moved.
However, the police dogs did not find anything at all.
Instead, they found the drugs in his office!
The number of drugs was exactly as he had received.
Such an outcome made him wonder if he had entered the wrong office last night!
Now that the evidence was conclusive, he really could not defend himself.
Jennie had already cooperated with the police and recorded her statement. She also did a urine test and an examination.
Seeing that her attitude was quite good and she spoke gently, coupled with the fact that she had nothing to do with the matter, the police treated her quite well.
Before Jennie left, she came to see Vice President Hu.
When Vice President Hu saw her come over, he wished he could drag her over and question her.
However, the officers on both sides hurriedly pressed him back!
"Vice President Hu, I really can't believe that you would do such a thing!" Jennie's face was filled with heartache. "There are rules in the company that needs to be maintained. I've always been worried that some young artistes would go astray and the consequences would be difficult to deal with! But I never expected that the one who made a mistake was not those youngsters but an experienced person like you, Vice President Hu! It really makes me feel regretful and shocked!"
Her words were sincere as if she really felt sorry for him.
The policeman beside her could not help but be influenced by her. He said, "Hu Bing, why aren't you telling the truth?! Look at the people in your company. Even youngsters have such an awareness. What about you? You made a mistake, yet you still want to quibble!"
"I really didn't do it..." Vice President Hu subconsciously opened his mouth, but he immediately choked.
How could he continue to defend himself?
It was impossible for him to say that he bought those drugs to frame Jennie but his plan ultimately failed.
Just the fact that he bought drugs alone was enough for him to be charged with a heavy crime. Coupled with the fact that he had even tried to frame someone, the consequences he had to face would only grow more severe.
Besides, he didn't even have evidence.
Jennie sighed and said, "Vice President Hu, you'd better be honest. I can't protect you from such a matter. Don't blame the company for not giving you a chance. You've violated the law of the country, so you can only be handed over to the country to deal with. I can only remove your position in the company according to the rules. I'm really sorry. I hope you'll take care of yourself, Vice President Hu!"
"Kim Lu, how dare you fire me?!" Vice President Hu shouted angrily.
"I have no choice, Vice President Hu. Don't you see that I'm being put in a tough spot?" Jennie said. "Cooperate with the investigation. If you can prove your innocence, the company will take back the decision. Otherwise..."
Vice President Hu was instantly discouraged. He was the one who bought those drugs. Now that the drugs were found in his office, how was he going to prove his innocence?
But how did all of this develop into this?
"Kim Lu! You're too sinister!" Vice President Hu's facial features were distorted as he shouted at her.
Jennie couldn't be bothered to listen to him. She got up and walked out.
He was calling her sinister? She had only chosen to protect herself!
She and Vice President Hu did not get along, and Vice President Hu was not convinced by her ability. She originally thought that he would resign and leave after a while. If he caused trouble, she would use it as a reason to dismiss him.
It would've been best if they could part on good terms. A person like Vice President Hu had all the right qualifications and experience. He'd be able to find a good job in any company.
Unexpectedly, he was too sinister. During this period of time, he had been obediently waiting for an opportunity to destroy Jennie and completely eliminate his competitor.
As for Jennie, she had just given him a taste of his own medicine.
At this moment, Lisa was also paying attention to this matter in his office.
Usually, he did not interfere in the small matters in Jennie's work. He just let her be.
However, Hu Bing's actions were too serious this time. From the moment he found out, he had not kept his mind off the matter.
Especially today when Jennie went to the police station. He immediately got up and went to the police station as soon as he found out.
"Mr. Manoban, where are you going?" Seulgi followed behind him and asked.
Lisa didn't say anything. He pursed his thin lips and pressed the elevator button. He had already told the other party that they couldn't bring Jennie to the police station. Now that he knew that she had gone over herself, his aura was cold and oppressive.
Seulgi hurriedly followed and rushed into the elevator. He said, "Mr. Manoban, if you go over with such fanfare, won't others know that President Kim Lu and Young Madam Jennie are the same person?"
Lisa was unmoved. Seulgi continued to persuade him, "When the time comes, Old Master and Old Madam will know that Young Madam is helping Mr. Jisoo manage the company. At that time, Mr. Jisoo's legs will be broken."
"So be it. Can't you accept it?" Lisa's face darkened.
"But you have to think about Young Madam. She has enough scandals. If she gets into another one now, what will the outside world think of her? Besides, aren't things good with her disguising as Kim Lu now? An ordinary guy won't be criticized and he can do what he likes in peace. As Kim Lu, Young Madam could even hold an art exhibition. How good is that? It's rare for her to live so freely. Also, I've already arranged for someone to go to the police station. No one will touch a single strand of Young Madam's hair!" Seulgi promised as he spoke.
When the elevator reached the first floor, Lisa paused before pressing the button for the top floor again.
"Mr. Manoban, are you not going anymore?" Seulgi quickly asked.
!!
"Isn't there a document that I have to sign?"
Seulgi heaved a sigh of relief. He knew that bringing up the possibility of Jisoo's legs being broken wouldn't be convincing enough.
He still had to bring up Young Madam's name to ensure that Mr. Manoban kept his reason.
"Okay, Mr. Manoban. I'll prepare the documents immediately!"
"Seulgi, be sure to update me about Jennie's situation!"
Seulgi quickly walked out and took a call. Then, he smiled and said, "Mr. Manoban, Young Madam has already returned to the company. Other than Hu Bing, no one else in the company is affected."
Lisa pursed his thin lips tightly before letting the matter go and saying, "Give me the documents."
...
When Jennie walked out of the police station, Yoshi came to pick her up.
Yoshi knew her true identity, so he was not too worried that the company would be affected. He was just afraid that it would be difficult for her to deal with things if she came to such a place.
"Are you okay, Jennie?" Yoshi opened the car door for her and asked her to get in.
"It's fine now. Let's go give everyone an explanation," Jennie said. "Since Hu Bing refuses to turn back, this outcome is what he deserves."
Yoshi said, "I really didn't expect him to use such methods to compete in the workplace. You did the right thing. Otherwise, I wonder what he'll do in the future."
"How's everyone doing in the company?"
"I've comforted them and warned them," Yoshi said.
A few days later, the results of the urine test that all the employees took were out. Everyone's results were normal. It could be concluded that no one else in the entire company was involved in this matter.
Seeing this result, Jennie was completely relieved. She had been worried that Vice President Hu would drag others down with him.
Now, it seemed that he was not that crazy.
"Brother Yoshi, pay more attention to this matter in the company in the future. No one must be ruined by such a thing."
Yoshi agreed. "I'll definitely pay more attention to it. By the way, Jennie, Director He wants to see you. Do you want to see him?"
"He wants to see me?" Jennie found it strange. If he wanted to see her, he didn't need to make a trip to the company personally.
On second thought, He Xuyan did not know her identity now. She asked, "What did Director He say?"
"He said he wants to ask for a painting of yours. I thought that it would be good if we could build a good relationship with a big director like him, so I agreed for the time being. If you don't want to see him, I can see him on your behalf."
Jennie recalled that Yoshi still did not know that He Xuyan was her brother. He Xuyan did not know that Kim Lu was her, so there were many blind spots in this situation.
She smiled. "Let's meet him. Even if Director He isn't a big director, he's a good person. I have no reason not to meet him."
"Okay, I'll make the arrangements."
...
He Xuyan actually did not want to see Kim Lu.
However, since his mother had spoken, his father would go against him if he did not fulfill his mother's request. He was placed in a very tough spot.
Lin Xiruo liked Kim Lu very much and planned to buy a painting of his to collect. However, Qian Gouhua refused to sell a single piece. Lin Xiruo had no choice but to have He Xuyan step in.
Of course, she could handle this situation herself. However, as a big shot in the painting world, her influence was very great. Moreover, it would not be appropriate for her to request a young painter for one of his paintings. He Jiang also refused to let his wife experience these types of grievances.
The heavy responsibility naturally fell on He Xuyan.
He Xuyan was really troubled.
When he arrived at Kim Lu's office, the ordinary-looking young man opposite him gave him a familiar feeling. He had a good impression of this young man.
"President Kim, I took the liberty to come here today to ask you for a painting."
"You can contact my agent, Qian Gouhua, if you wish to ask for a painting. He's in charge of my work." Jennie couldn't help but be surprised. Did her brother like her painting too?
Was it because her artistic standards were passable, or was it because they were related by blood, which was why he saw everything related to her through rose-tinted lenses?
He Xuyan smiled and said, "To be honest, I've already contacted Mr. Qian, but Mr. Qian said that your paintings are not for sale for the time being."
Jennie smiled. Qian Gouhua knew that rare goods could be bought. Ever since the last art exhibition, there had been many people who wanted to buy her paintings, but he did not sell any of them.
He even said that they would be more valuable when she became more popular, so there was no hurry.
Jennie asked, "Do you like my paintings?"
"Ahem." He Xuyan coughed. "Yes."
As he was not good at lying, He Xuyan stuttered when he responded.
He couldn't say that Lin Xiruo was the one who wanted her painting, right?
Jennie could tell that it was her mother who wanted her painting. She just took a long detour and got things done this way.
However, her brother truly had no rights or status at home. He clearly didn't like her paintings, but he still came here and pretended.
"Then I'll prepare whatever you like." Jennke smiled at him.
"Anything is fine," He Xuyan replied immediately. President Kim was quite straightforward. He was in a good mood.
"Then do you plan to keep it or hang it at home? Or do you have any style you like?" Jennie asked again.
He Xuyan coughed lightly. "Anything is fine. As long as it's your masterpiece, anything is fine."
Jennie frowned and said, "That won't do. Your conditions are too vague. I won't be able to choose a suitable one for you."
"It's okay. I don't mind."
After teasing her brother enough, Jennie reluctantly said, "Alright, I'll choose two paintings for you in a few days. You can come and get them then."
"What about the price?" He Xuyan naturally wouldn't take them for free. As long as it was reasonable, it was fine.
Jennie seemed to be in a dilemma. "Actually, I don't know how to name the price."
Jennie didn't need to name a price as the paintings were to be given to her mother. She was just teasing He Xuyan.
"How about this? Why don't I give you the market price?" He Xuyan took the initiative to negotiate.
"Then you might as well give me some resources." Jennie continued to tease him.
He Xuyan's face darkened. As a director, he had always been very demanding and was famous for being harsh. He cherished his reputation very much. Of course, he was unwilling to give up resources for paintings.
However, if he could not get the paintings, he would not be able to explain it to his parents when he returned. That would also be a headache.
!!
He Xuyan's face darkened. "Can't you just name a price? I don't want to involve anything else. President Kim, the price is negotiable."
Jennie smiled and said, "Sure, but my manager won't agree. After all, everyone else will want to buy my paintings if they heard that I've sold some to you. What should we do when all the paintings in my art exhibition are sold? But if you offer up resources in exchange for them, others won't make requests when they can't afford the price. Director He, don't you think so?"
Although these words made sense, they were too shameless.
He Xuyan had thought that she was easy to talk to just now, but now he felt that she was too unscrupulous.
He Xuyan stood up and said, "In that case, forget it."
"Then I'm really sorry," Jennie said.
He Xuyan turned around and left.
Jennie touched her forehead. Her brother could usually negotiate things calmly, but when it came to his movies, he wouldn't have any hesitation.
Seeing that He Xuyan had really left, Jennie quickly took out a painting from the drawer and followed him.
He Xuyan was walking out when he received a call from his mother. "How did it go? Was Kim Lu willing to see you? Did you manage to get a painting?"
"Mom, I-"
"Were you put in a difficult position? That young man is talented, so it's inevitable for him to be a little arrogant. If he puts you in a tough spot, just say more nice things." Lin Xiruo's gentle voice interrupted him.
"It's not something that can be resolved with kind words." He Xuyan frowned.
Lin Xiruo's phone was snatched away by He Jiang. He said to him, "Can't you handle such a small matter that your mother instructed you to do? Why don't you just come back and inherit the family business, then?! You're just a director now. What's the big deal about being a director?!"
He Xuyan was most afraid of going back to inherit the family business. When he heard this, he was about to explode. "Kim Lu promised me that he'd consider it. I'll bring a painting back to Mom soon!"
"That's more like it!" He Jiang said with satisfaction. "Remember, your mother prefers landscape paintings. She wants landscape paintings, not character paintings."
He Xuyan: "..."
He hung up the phone and leaned against his car door. His expression showed that he was troubled, and his dark eyes were filled with coldness.
A person like Kim Lu was probably not interested in money. The only resource Kim Lu wanted was not something he wanted to give...
As he was thinking, He Xuyan saw the calm-looking young man running out of the elevator. He rushed over and said, "Forget it, forget it. I'll give you this painting. I don't want the resources anymore. I was just teasing you."
Who knew that her brother would run away so quickly?
Her mother was the one who wanted her painting. Would she be so stingy that she would refuse to give it to her?
He Xuyan was stunned. Jennie was about to tell him her true identity when Xu Zhiqin got out of the car. When she saw them, she greeted, "President Kim, Director He."
"Thank you." In an instant, He Xuyan had already taken the painting. He got into the car and drove away.
Jennie was not in a hurry. Anyway, there were still many opportunities. She could just tell him next time.
Xu Zhiqin was a little embarrassed. She felt that she had disturbed Jennie.
Jennie smiled and said, "It's nothing. Let's go upstairs together. I haven't thanked you for your reminder last time."
"I didn't expect the incident with Vice President Hu to be so big. Fortunately, you and the company were fine in the end," Xu Zhiqin said with lingering fear.
"It's okay. Everyone will just have to pay more attention in the future," Jennie said.
Xu Zhiqin followed behind her and admired Jennie from the bottom of her heart. She did not know how Jennie resolved Vice President Hu's matter, but it was resolved very quickly and neatly.
Xu Zhiqin was even a little envious of her.
...
After finishing her work at the company, Jennie had some free time.
She made an appointment with Lisa to go to the Huo family to see how Jisoo was doing.
The two of them did not want to cause a big fanfare, so they arrived at Huo Corporation in disguises.
When they arrived downstairs, the receptionist stopped them.
"May I ask who you're looking for? Do you have an appointment?"
Lisa came to see Jisoo on a whim, so he didn't make an appointment.
Seeing that he didn't answer, the receptionist immediately said, "I'm sorry. You can't go in without an appointment."
Lisa took off his mask, and Jennie winked at her.
When the receptionist saw Lisa and Jennie, she was dumbfounded.
"Y-You guys..."
Lisa said calmly, "I want to go to Jisoo's office to take a look. Don't let him know."
"Oh, okay, okay." No matter how inexperienced the receptionist was, she knew the relationship between Lisa and Jisoo. She also knew where Lisa wanted to go. She had no right to stop him.
Lisa held Jennie's hand and walked forward. Seeing that the receptionist was still looking at them blankly, Jennie smiled at her.
The woman's face instantly turned red.
After Jennie left, the receptionist patted her head in frustration and said, "Ahhhh, I forgot to ask Jennie for her autograph! Boo-hoo!"
Without alerting anyone, the two of them went straight to Jisoo's office.
At the door of the office, Jisoo's assistant, Hong Jie, had just come out with a large pile of documents. When he saw Lisa and Jennie, he said in surprise, "Mr. Manoban, Young Madam! I'll inform Mr. Jisoo about your arrival now!"
"No need." Lisa stopped him. "How's Jisoo?"
"Everything is going well with Mr. Jisoo's work," Hong Jie quickly said.
"Then go ahead with your work. Jennie and I will go see him ourselves."
Hong Jie quickly opened the door for them before turning to leave.
In the bright office, Jisoo was lying on his desk, reading some documents. At times, he would frown. At other times, he would fall into deep thought.
Lisa knocked on the door.
Jisoo looked up and saw Lisa and Jennie. His eyes lit up. He threw away the documents and ran over.
"Brother, Sister Jen Jen, you're here!" Jisoo's eyes lit up. "Why are you two so free to come and see me? Come in, come in! I'll get someone to bring you drinks! Hong Jie, make two cups of my best tea!"
Jennie glanced at his office. It was imposing and bright. It looked good.
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