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Chapter 41 & 42

Chapter 41: Someone Insignificant 

"President Kim." Mu Qingling remained calm and composed and addressed Taehyung with a smile, "I have been waiting here for almost thirty minutes now. I certainly did not expect to be chased away before we could even discuss the final details for the fundraiser next month."

Secretary Go was taken aback at how eloquent Mu Qingling was despite being treated harshly by President Kim. Having met Mu Qingling twice before today, Secretary Go was familiar with her mannerisms and could tell that she was a white lotus, one who would act weak and pitiful, with tears and whimpers to turn public opinion in her favor. In the past, Mu Qingling had been shy around the president. Hence her present confidence seemed rather out of character. 

But Secretary Go didn't want to dwell too much on this and swiftly acted upon President Kim's order and called the security.

President Kim remained silent but that didn't stop Mu Qingling from pressing on with her agenda. "President, I am here to finalize the performers for the fundraiser.As a popular artiste myself, I plan to perform. I will also invite my fellow artistes in the industry to lend their support for this charitable cause as well. I believe that our participation will help to raise more funds. I wanted to know your thoughts on this and to check if you have any other suggestions on the programme. That is my purpose for wanting to meet with you. I didn't think that I would be disrespected like this."

"I only have the children in mind. They are my motivation for organising this fundraiser. I'm not sure how I have offended you but I hope you can put aside your pettiness and think about the children in the orphanage.This is about them, not you." Mu Qingling said self-righteously before walking out of Kim Taehyung's office on her own accord, a small smile on her lips. 'Kim Taehyung does not need a white lotus in his life. He needs someone who is smart and domineering who could stand shoulder to shoulder with. I need to let him see that I am that woman,' Mu Qingling thought inwardly.

However, before she could reach the door, Taehyung coldly replied, "If you think that I need the Mu family to organise a fundraiser, then you are so wrong Miss Mu. If I'm not mistaken, I'm just a sponsor. I don't know why you are here to talk about an event that you are in charge of. If you are not capable to make your own decisions, then you should just ask your father to take over and manage this event for you. Do not waste my time by coming here to talk about this again."

Mu Qingling felt her courage leaving her, so she quickly left Taehyung's office. She feared that if she stayed around any longer, she might not be able to keep up with the act. Then all her efforts of portraying herself as a strong woman earlier would have gone to waste. This was the third time that Taehyung had lost his temper on her. But Mu Qingling was not thinking of backing down.Mu Qingling knew that her parents had plans to offer Taehyung a marriage alliance and they would most likely offer her sister, Mu Lihua because she was the capable one in their eyes. However, she believed that she was the woman fit to stand next to Taehyung, not Mu Lihua.

Mu Qingling planned to win over Taehyung's heart first. If Taehyung was to fall in love with her, then her parents would have no choice but to give their blessings. Mu Qingling's first step in pursuing Taehyung was to stand up against the man and show him how capable she was.

A small smile escaped Mu Qingling's lips as she thought about how Taehyung is probably be fuming right now and would ask his secretary to investigate her.