Ji Feng was truly frightened this time. Originally, she wasn’t afraid of leaving the company because she thought Xu Ke would be the one to be dismissed.

And as the one who took the lead, she expected everyone to support her and receive their backing. Who knew it would end up like this? If she had known, Ji Feng definitely wouldn’t have been the first to stand up.

Filled with regret, she pleaded, "President, I know I’m shallow and made a mistake. I hope you can forgive me. I’ll never mock you again. I’ll work diligently. Please give me another chance. You’re so powerful, senior. Please ask the president to give me a chance. I truly cherish this job and can’t lose it. My classmates would laugh at me."

Despite her fear, everyone seemed to view it as a joke. In a big company, the best way to survive is to remain prudent and work diligently.

Although outwardly everyone criticized the company’s rules, each had their own plans and would never become someone else’s tool. Ji Feng was merely fresh from graduation, spirit still high, thinking she was capable.

Ji Feng wanted to explain herself, saying that she was just a young girl who had made a common mistake, but Xu Ke mocked, "When you were so aggressive, had it been me, you would have told me to leave the company. Isn’t it laughable to ask me for leniency now? You’ve placed your bet, now you must leave. Didn’t you say you were great? That the company was holding you back? I’m sure you have a better future ahead, so we shouldn’t hinder you."

Upon hearing Xu Ke’s words, Ji Feng truly felt terrified, falling to her knees as she crawled toward Xu Ke. Without this job, how could she face her parents at home? They had worked hard to get her into this company. If she lost this job, they would surely look down on her.

"Please, I really can’t lose this job. Indeed it was my mistake, and I didn’t know I was being used. In light of this, please let me go. I’m just a fresh graduate from school."

Song Ming knew his junior was being manipulated and wanted to intercede for her. But considering he’d also crossed the president, he didn’t dare plead, merely stood by. If dismissed, he planned to continue his studies abroad.

Watching Ji Feng, teary-eyed, Xu Ke felt no sympathy. It seemed the fitting outcome for her to learn life’s harsh realities, realizing all actions have a cost.

"Since you’ve chosen this path, you must accept it."

Looking at the hands clinging to his leg, Xu Ke kicked Ji Feng forcefully, showing no mercy.

Ji Feng felt a sharp pain and saw Xu Ke had already gone, everyone else leaving as well. Lying on the ground, she felt like a joke.

Looking at her senior still there, her heart was filled with resentment. Why wasn’t he helping her? Had he fallen for someone else?

"Didn’t you say you’d always help me, senior? Why aren’t you helping me now? Watching me being bullied, you’re too much. Do you think I’ve blocked your path, so behaved this way?"

"I thought our feelings were deep, yet you’re so heartless. From now on, let’s not contact each other."

Song Ming sighed softly, having loved her for so long, letting go felt impossible.

He took off his coat, draping it over Ji Feng’s shoulders: "Let this be a lesson. Please work diligently in the future, avoid getting into trouble. The president is truly upset this time, don’t anger him further. With hard work, other companies will value you. There are many great companies. I’m sure you’ll get hired by one of them."

Hearing this, Ji Feng threw the coat to the ground. Her pitiful demeanor vanished, as she hoped for her senior’s advocacy, not expecting his current stance, even he wanted her to leave.

"Do you believe my presence is blocking your way, prompting my departure? You’re so heartless, I thought you were honorable. It seems you’re using this cruel strategy to showcase yourself."

Ji Feng spoke, ignoring Song Ming’s stunned expression.

She even raised her foot, stepped on the coat harshly, acting excessively. Even passing colleagues frowned.

If you dislike someone, there’s no need to act like this. This boy’s dignity was being trampled on, no need to be so extreme. Even female colleagues couldn’t bear to watch.

"I tell you, Ji Feng, though you may have some charm, you’re not particularly beautiful. Is this necessary? Song Ming upset the president for your sake and is now comforting you, yet you show no gratitude and throw his coat away. You’re too much, can’t take advantage of his affection like this."

"Honestly, Song Ming’s taste is questionable, fancying such a venomous woman. What’s pure about her? She’s a spiteful old hag. Not beautiful, yet vicious, what’s he seeing in her?"

"Song Ming, come on. She’s not even an employee now, why stay there? For humiliation? You’ve seen her true colors today, staying is embarrassing."

A female colleague pulled Song Ming away, not wanting him to endure more from this vicious woman. Song Ming felt heartbroken, convinced his junior would understand, not expecting such actions.

Ji Feng felt angrier, enduring humiliation in front of the president was one thing, but these people, who were they to reprimand her?