The rise of Korean entertainment.

Chapter 3742 Blackmail
Relying on nimble dodging, Li Menglong barely avoided Xu Xian's "headbutt", but he was also really scared.

He raised his hands and stepped back repeatedly, trying to prove his intentions.

But Xu Xian couldn't take care of him for the time being. Because of inertia, Xu Xian not only jumped up for a distance, but also slid forward a long distance.

Fortunately, their seats were in the corner, otherwise if she had rushed into someone else's arms, Xu Xian really wouldn't know how to face people.

But now she doesn't have to worry about her face, but she has to squat on the ground in pain, holding her lower abdomen. The feeling of bumping into the corner of the table is really too stimulating.

"What are you doing? Are you trying to scam me?" Li Menglong kept on chattering, "Let me tell you, I won't take any bribes. I don't have the money to compensate you."

This was his first reaction. As an artist, if Xu Xian asked for compensation, it would definitely be a astronomical price.

Just for the loss of work time, Xu Xian had to say whatever amount was necessary. Li Menglong couldn't afford the compensation even if he had to pawn himself.

But I guess when the time comes, Lee Sun-kyu will take action depending on the situation, but he may not be able to afford the price.

Xu Xian rubbed her aching stomach while having to endure the harassment from Li Menglong. Her head felt dizzy.

He slowly stretched out his hand, and in front of Li Menglong, he retracted the remaining four fingers.

"Aren't you too polite? I didn't do anything, but you still gave me a thumbs up. I'm so ashamed." Li Menglong said loudly, and at the same time quickly stepped forward to block the view of the others.

"Thumb?" Xu Xian thought she had lost control of her body after being hit, as it was clearly her middle finger that was left.

She fiddled with her retracted hand in front of her face for a long time, and there was no surprise at all. She did it again face to face for this purpose.

Li Menglong's response was even more excited: "Stop praising me. I'll be embarrassed if you keep doing that. What kind of relationship do we have?"

As he spoke, he directly wrapped his hand around Xu Xian's hand. Now it was up to him to decide which finger it was.

Xu Xian was really about to laugh out of anger, but just when she was about to laugh, she felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen, and the emotions on her face were extremely complicated for a moment.

She knew that Li Menglong was thick-skinned, but this blatant lie was too much. She, Xu Xian, didn't have Alzheimer's yet, so was she just talking nonsense?

She really wanted to explain to everyone and even showed her delicate middle finger again.

But Li Menglong didn't give her this opportunity at all. He forced her into a corner and suppressed her voice with all kinds of caring words.

After seeing this harmonious scene, everyone around didn't know what to do for a moment.

Compared to the relationship between Xu Xian and Li Menglong, they are undoubtedly outsiders.

It would be fine if Xu Xian called for help on her own initiative, but at the very least they had to see that Li Menglong was indeed bullying Xu Xian, otherwise they would have no reason to take action.

After all, it would be a huge risk. Not to mention Li Menglong's revenge later, it is another matter whether you can defeat Li Menglong if you rush up to the scene.

Or just wait and see?

Everyone made the same choice tacitly. While they seemed to be working actively, their ears were pricked up, ready to receive Xu Xian's call for help at any time.

However, Xu Xian still hummed for a while at first, and there was basically no other sound afterwards.

Of course, this didn't mean that Li Menglong had completely stopped Xu Xian from breathing. He didn't have that much courage.

Xu Xian herself understood clearly that she was not like her sisters and would not suffer any injustice.

It was just that I lost to Li Menglong once, that he tampered with my intentions, that I knocked over the corner of the table...

I originally wanted to persuade myself, but why do I feel more aggrieved the more I think about it?

Li Menglong happened to be by her side, so she aimed two punches at Li Menglong's lower abdomen, but the effect was quite limited.

Not to mention Li Menglong's washboard-like abdominal muscles, this short distance alone is not enough for Xu Xian to exert any power.

Fortunately, Li Menglong realized Xu Xian's resentment, so he hurriedly took deep breaths to create the appearance that he was enduring the pain.

"It's too fake, stop acting, it's disgusting." Xu Xian muttered.

"I'm here to apologize to you, or you can hit me twice more?" Li Menglong apologized hastily, but at the same time he couldn't help but regret that he shouldn't have brought the little girl to learn directing.

If Yoona and the others had come here, maybe they could have gotten away with it.

I can only say that this little girl Xu Xian is becoming more and more difficult to deceive, but this should be considered a good thing, since he is not the one who suffers the most anyway.

"Don't laugh, it makes you look uglier." Xu Xian pushed his face to the other side: "Get out of the way, you're blocking my breathing."

"You're just afraid that they'll see your embarrassed side. As an artist you still have to maintain your image." Li Menglong said in a caring manner.

"Thank you." Xu Xian was too lazy to complain anymore and simply stood up.

He twisted his waist by himself. It should be just a minor injury. It felt much better after a brief pain.

She was about to go back to work, but sat down again because she remembered that she still had something to say to Li Menglong.

As for the cost of the barbecue, she had originally planned to confess it at noon. It would be best if she could get a few girls to keep her company, so that if a quarrel broke out, at least they would have some basic means of resistance.

But now it seems like a better opportunity. If she doesn't take Li Menglong seriously, she will be doing a disservice to the good opportunity she has created.

"Hehe, we can't just let this matter go. I'm going to complain to them. I'm going to tell them that I was bullied." Xu Xian said skillfully.

Even though she seldom did this on a daily basis, she had heard it so many times that the words were already engraved in her mind.

In fact, Li Menglong was not unfamiliar with what he heard, but he still didn't have a good solution: "Just tell me the conditions, and I'll see if I can accept them."

"Hush, you still want to see it? Shouldn't you accept it all?"

"That requires me to have it. If you ask for too much, I can't give it to you. What should I do then?"

"You don't have to worry about this. My request is very simple." Xu Xian said tentatively: "No matter what I say next, just don't get angry." Li Menglong's heart immediately rose. This request seemed simple, but it was not the first day he knew Xu Xian. There was clearly a trap.

It's not even so-called revenge, but most likely I have done something wrong to him.

He immediately put away his flattering face, pulled over the chair next to him, and sat across from Xu Xian with his legs crossed: "You don't look like you're going to apologize."

While Xu Xian was impressed by Li Menglong's sharpness, she also felt a little unconvinced. Why did he think he had her in his grasp?
Nothing has been said yet, could it be possible that he has already accumulated anger in advance?

It’s just the cost of a meal. At most, she can make up the difference herself. Then, how can Li Menglong control her?
Although it would cost her a lot of money, and it was totally unnecessary, she made so much money just to make herself live a more comfortable life.

She thought now was the right time to waste, so she stopped talking and instead made the same arrogant gesture: "Why should I apologize? I'm going to call them now. Do you have any last words?"

Li Menglong stared, trying to see Xu Xian's timidity in her eyes, but in the end he was the first to retreat.

Grabbing Xu Xian's phone, he asked tentatively, "Why do we have to involve them in our matter? Don't you think so?"

Xu Xian was not in a hurry. It wasn't far anyway, and she still had time to run up and complain. She decided to listen to what Li Menglong had to say first.

Seeing that Xu Xian did not overreact, Li Menglong was relieved: "Well, if you give me some more benefits on the previous conditions, I will agree to you."

Xu Xian stood up and left without saying a word. She felt that this man was hopeless as he was always thinking about getting benefits.

The key point is that she is not an enemy or opponent. Did she make so much money just to give Li Menglong gold coins?
Li Menglong hurriedly stopped her: "Don't worry, we can discuss it. If you don't agree, you can give me another condition, and I might agree."

"There are no other conditions. If you don't agree, then forget it. I'm not begging you." Xu Xian answered bluntly.

She had lost her patience, especially when she saw everyone around her eavesdropping. She felt that she could not continue to "embarrass herself" any longer.

Li Menglong may be shameless, but she, Xu Xian, does have to consider her own image, even among acquaintances.

Although she has always refused to admit that she is a goddess, she also does not want to be labeled as a "funny girl" for no reason.

She is still young, her popularity is still there, and she has even paved a path for transformation that other female artists cannot envy.

She really doesn't need to be a comedian. Not to mention that she herself doesn't agree, other female artists will also scold her. After all, this track is still crowded enough.

Faced with Xu Xian's ultimatum, although Li Menglong wanted to take another gamble, maybe Xu Xian would change her mind.

But in the end he accepted his fate and just thought of it as giving face to the little girl. Maybe next time it would be Xu Xian's turn to give him face.

"Hmph, it's not a big deal. It's just the beef delivered at noon. I used your money to pay for it. Do you have a problem with that?" Xu Xian stood up and asked condescendingly.

Li Menglong shook his head in confusion. He was a little confused. How did Xu Xian use his money? Was his secret fund discovered?
"It's money in the company's account. Can't you have some basic common sense?" Xu Xian couldn't help but complain.

Li Menglong's expression was still puzzled: "Isn't that Li Shungyu's money? Just use it if you want. Just make sure she doesn't cause you any trouble."

"Forget it. I can't convince you. Anyway, it's good that you know about this matter." Xu Xian rubbed his swollen forehead: "I may ask you to sign the receipt later, don't forget it."

"I'll listen to you." Li Menglong said obediently: "But can we discuss it and ask for more money so we can split it equally, or you seven..."

Xu Xian pushed away Li Menglong's big head that was leaning towards her. The greed in his eyes was uncomfortable.

Colluding with outsiders to embezzle one's own money, is this something a normal person can do?
But Li Menglong had this idea, and he was not joking. If Xu Xian agreed, she would make a fortune today.

But could she do that? Not to mention that she was not short of money, even if she was bankrupt, she would rather ask Li Menglong directly for it than use this method.

"You take 90%, that's fine, right? Can't we discuss it?"

Li Menglong was still chasing behind, until Xu Xian suddenly kicked him, and then he finally calmed down.

Seeing Xu Xian walking out, he was not sure in which direction the little girl was going. Could it be that she had changed her mind?

He thought that he had a pleasant conversation with Xu Xian. After all, he had given up such a huge benefit. Even if Xu Xian didn't agree, she should at least appreciate it, right?
With this confidence, Li Menglong began to rectify the working atmosphere in the office. Don't think he didn't know that these people had been watching the fun.

"Are you curious about what Xu Xian promised me?" Li Menglong asked, "If you are curious, just ask. It would be so depressing if you keep it in your heart."

Faced with Li Menglong's trap, everyone in the office was unmoved, and no one even looked at him.

In this situation, anyone who dares to talk to Li Menglong will definitely be hung up and ridiculed by him.

Although it’s not a big deal, after all, Xu Xian can stand up and provide entertainment for everyone, they should also show some dedication.

But the premise is not to go against Li Menglong. This is the experience they have summed up. Don’t mention the cost. Some people will not be able to hold back their tears.

"Why is no one talking? Do you think it's boring to talk to me? Or do you think you can ignore my existence?"

Li Menglong changed his method, but everyone still didn't fall for it, so he used the same trick again.

Li Menglong reflected on it for a moment, but he was not discouraged. He continued, "I'm telling you in advance that there will be extra beef delivered at noon as a snack for you."

Li Menglong paused on his own initiative. He thought there would be applause and cheers, but all he got in response was still silence. Could these people think this was a lie?
All I can say is that Li Menglong has lied too many times in the past, and now it is his turn to pay the price.

It happened that Xu Xian came back at this time. Although she was not very willing, she didn't want to see Li Menglong standing there awkwardly. She felt anxious just watching him.

"That's true. We had some barbecue this morning and it tasted good, so we arranged to have some delivered at noon so that you can all have a taste. Hopefully—"

Li Menglong's treatment of not gaining anything was confirmed by Xu Xian.

Although Xu Xian did not pause intentionally, she was still interrupted by the cheers of the crowd, which made Li Menglong so jealous.

After all, the contrast between before and after is too strong. These people really don't treat him as a human being. He must teach them a lesson.

"Okay, why are you shouting? I paid for it!" Li Menglong emphasized his rights: "Not everyone can eat it. It requires assessment!"

Looking at the group of people who suddenly quieted down, Li Menglong finally laughed. The money was well spent!