11 Darkest Secrets

Jia Ling looked up and stared into Bai Chang's eyes showing her confidence and lack of hesitation, as if she had either done this before or at least knows exactly what she is doing, in this case it's the latter.

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"It's simple. You work for me." Jia Ling stopped and smiled while she waited to see how Bai Chang would react. Seeing that he didn't have much of a reaction, instead of feeling discouraged, her smile widened. Seeing her smile widening, Bai Chang, rather than feeling the atmosphere become lighter or warmer, felt it was slightly unusual instead. He felt as though he was staring at one of those shrewd businessmen, the ones who smile while they squeeze out all the profit they can.

"What is in it for me?" He asked slowly, hiding any thoughts he had from Jia Ling.

"I will give you a store. How you decide to run it - interior design, staff, theme - everything will be left to you. You run it and I will help out from time to time. I will help with connections and a few other things. When you reach a certain level, won't it be easy to take revenge on your boss?. I will also help you reclaim your designs and everything else he stole from you when the time comes".

Bai Chang looked at Ja Ling suspiciously. He naturally wants what she's offering, but at the same time, in this world there is no free lunch. There is no way she would be so kind as to just offer to help him, free of charge.

"What do you want from me?" He asked cautiously while watching Jia Ling intently, trying and failing to discern her motives for offering him such a deal.

"I want you to create your own brand and I want use of the further connections you will make in the future as your store and brand grow, lastly ten percent of the profit made will be given to me" Jia Ling stated her purpose.

Bai Chang barely had to think about it, right now he had nothing. His pay barely allowed him to survive, all his talent was being used to further another's career and his Boss attitude to him was horrible. The things Jia Ling was asking for are things he would never be able to even dream of having if it weren't for her.

"Ok, deal."He answered very decisively.

The two talked over a few more details before finishing up the conversation on their plans for the business. Despite only just meeting that day, they almost seemed as if they had known each other for a long time and got along quite well, their conversations flowed smoothly and naturally. They even stayed to talk for half an hour after they finished talking about 'business'.

Although Jia Ling doesn't have a store yet, she knows exactly where to get one or rather who to get one from.

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It was around half past four by the time Jia Ling arrived back at the Jia residence, giving her two and a half hours before the time she was told to be there.

Even if the maid, Xiao Lian told her not to be late it was likely just for show. If she remembers correctly, her step-mother often liked to give her the wrong time, so she was often late, but only by ten minutes to half an hour at the most, so it looked more like she was late rather than someone else scheming. Despite the obviousness of the situation and it happening repeatedly, the her of the past continued to fall for it like an idiot.

It might seem like small tricks, but in the long run it makes her father more disappointed, disgusted and distant towards her and makes the other party she was supposed to be meeting have a bad impression of her, especially with her past arrogant nature of not repenting and always thinking she was right.

In the past she thought it wasn't her fault since she was given the wrong time, which it wasn't. Her main wrongdoing was never learning from the incidents and continuing to fall for the same trick again and again, thus worsening her image and impression on others.

So, its best to be there at six thirty and expect the other family to arrive at the restaurant at around six forty-five. Since the Jia family are arriving earlier than the other family, it seems they are acting as the host this time around.

It should take around twenty minutes to get there by car since her family would likely beat her personally if she were to get a bus there, also, there's nothing to hide so it's okay to use one of the Jia family drivers.

Jia Ling decided to once again go with the casual but smart look, however, this time a bit more formal than casual but not over the top either preferring a more low-key look.

She might not have been told which family they are going to have dinner with, but she has a guess in her heart. If her guess is right, then this night really won't be a waste of time, as the shop she will be giving Bai Chang to run will likely be coming from them.

As previously mentioned when didn't know she could 'borrow' others bodies she first spent her time watching the drama happenings between families within high-society and learning their darkest secrets and the things they hide deeply. She also accidentally witnessed a few people reveal different faces behind closed doors, inadvertently uncovering more than a few fake white lotuses.

After all, between watching the dramatic scenes and secrets of those within high-society or watching the everyday lives of normal working people, the choice if obvious - watch the more interesting one for entertainment and to avoid boredom. At times it was almost like watching a dog blood drama on TV.

It was also by watching these types of scenes that made her realize, what happened to her wasn't completely uncommon and you need to always have your guard up and if it does happen you need to always get back up and then strike back at them at the most opportune time, otherwise they will continue to come after you. She also learned you can't have mercy on those considered an enemy.

While she learned a lot of life lessons she also learned a lot of secrets. She doesn't want to threaten people and make enemies for no reason but that doesn't stop her from using the information against people she considers an enemy or selling the information to others when needed.

She also won't sell certain types of information like company secrets to a rival company or secrets of people who are relatively innocent and unrelated to her. However, she will sell certain information such as, who a certain cheating fiancee is cheating with so the other party can investigate, to gather the necessary evidence to get their family to agree with breaking the engagement, and avoid getting stuck with a green hat.

Jia Ling won't sell the information for money either, rather she will use it for a favor or for her business.

It would be stupid of her to not use anything and everything she has just because compared to others it's unfair and the way she got it is unusual.

Since she was reborn, then for her second chance at life not to be wasted she should and will use everything at her disposal.