100,000/Hour Professional Stand-in Chapter 90.1: Should We End It Now? (1)

Bai Zhou was on the verge of losing his mind over Bai Zhengye’s maneuvers, but a glance at the quietly smiling Ji Fanyin told him that it wasn’t a good time to burst out. So, he clenched his teeth and first explained things to Ji Fanyin first, “This isn’t my idea.”

Ji Fanyin did not reply. All she did was to blink her eyes in response.

This interaction piqued the interest of Bai Zhengye’s secretary. He looked at Ji Fanyin and Bai Zhou with a look of contemplation, but he tactfully chose not to interject here. 

“…” Bai Zhou first took a deep breath to calm himself before he continued speaking to Ji Fanyin awkwardly. “You can go back first, I’ll handle the situation here.”

“Mr. Bai is a guest of our studio,” replied Ji Fanyin. “It would be rude of us to allow an intern who joined a day prior to bring him around.”

A furrow formed on Bai Zhengye’s face. “Miss Ji, the intern you are speaking of is none other than my son. He has the right to receive any guest.”

There was a condescending edge to his voice, almost as if he was berating a subordinate.

… My son has graced your studio with his presence, but instead of taking good care of him, you’re treating him like a regular intern?

Bai Zhengye had spoken those words with conviction. He was confident that his son would be touched that he was standing up for him. However, the results were the complete opposite of what he had expected. 

Bai Zhou’s face couldn’t get any livider. 

With clenched jaws, he squeezed out his words, “Father, let’s find somewhere else to talk.”

… This chap has even learnt to talk professionally.

With such thoughts in mind, Bai Zhengye graciously agreed with a nod. Before leavingwith his son, he shot a glance at his secretary to prompt the latter to proceed with the acquisition negotiation with Ji Fanyin. 

Bai Zhou briskly strode toward the currently empty smoking area beside the washroom. He felt as if there was a pool of searing lava bubbling in his mind, threatening to explode at any moment. Yet, he somehow felt oddly calm at the same time. 

He stopped at the des

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