Liu Jia found paper and a pen, marking a stroke on the paper for each card she checked, and later added them up to see how much money she had.
The second hand on the wall clock ticked away, and time flowed by second by second.
After about an hour, Liu Jia finally finished checking all her cards. Looking at the meager amount on the paper and her empty wallet, she sighed silently. The money was far from enough. What should she do?
Liu Jia had considered asking Boss Li for money, but her own pathetic pride prevented her from begging that old man.
Liu Jia remembered a C-list celebrity she knew once mentioning that her plastic surgery didn't cost much, but she had forgotten where.
After searching for a long time, Liu Jia found the celebrity's phone number and called her.
"Hello? Who is this?" the celebrity answered quickly.
Liu Jia said, "Um, CC, it's Liu Jia." After a pause, she continued, "CC, didn't you mention before that you knew a hospital where plastic surgery is very cheap? A friend of mine wants to get plastic surgery, could you tell me where it is?"
CC was very surprised to hear it was Liu Jia. However, hearing Liu Jia say that, she didn't believe it at all. Liu Jia was now worse off than even herself, with a terrible reputation. Claiming a friend wanted plastic surgery? She suspected Liu Jia wanted it herself, trying to appear virtuous after behaving badly.
Although CC thought this, she still gave Liu Jia the contact information for the plastic surgeon.
As soon as Liu Jia got the contact information, she eagerly called the plastic surgeon to ask how much it would cost to restore her face to its original appearance.
On the phone, the plastic surgeon asked Liu Jia to describe the condition of her face. Liu Jia couldn't explain clearly, so the doctor asked her to add him on WeChat so he could see her current state.
Liu Jia didn't want anyone to know what she looked like now, so she refused, saying she would go to the hospital later. She also asked about the estimated cost.
The plastic surgeon didn't insist when Liu Jia said that, and gave her a rough estimate.
Liu Jia hung up the phone, thinking about the amount the plastic surgeon had quoted. Indeed, it was much cheaper than other places.
However, Liu Jia looked at the money she had left and realized it was still far from enough. Liu Jia found the designer bags, shoes, clothes, and cosmetics she had bought before and decided to sell them on the second-hand market to raise enough money for the surgery.
Looking at the items she had spent a lot of money on, now selling for less than a tenth of their original price, Liu Jia felt immense pain.
But thinking about a better future for herself, Liu Jia didn't feel so bad anymore.
A few days later, Liu Jia finally raised enough money and went to the hospital where the plastic surgeon was located.
Before leaving, Liu Jia went all out with her disguise. As she walked on the street, she received many strange glances. Liu Jia ignored them, lowering her head and walking away quickly.
Liu Jia found the plastic surgeon. After examining her face, the doctor asked for her opinion on what she wanted to look like. Liu Jia took out her old photos and said, "Just make me look like I did before." Liu Jia had always been confident in her beauty.
Once the plan was decided, Liu Jia was quickly taken to the operating room.
A little over a month later.
Today, Liu Jia's face could finally have the bandages removed. The bandages were unwrapped layer by layer from Liu Jia's face. After they were removed, a nurse brought her a mirror.
Liu Jia looked at her restored face in the mirror, her eyes welling up with tears. No woman would be indifferent to her appearance.
After being discharged from the hospital, Liu Jia called Boss Li and told him that she had handled her affairs and could come to him. Boss Li told Liu Jia to pack her things and move in directly, saying he would send someone to pick her up soon.
One day, Liu Jia was taken by several well-trained bodyguards to Boss Li's private villa. Although very reluctant, Liu Jia endured it for the sake of manipulating this plump man.
That night, when Boss Li returned, Liu Jia didn't want to face him and pretended to be asleep. To her surprise, the greasy, fat-headed man taunted her. Liu Jia felt helpless but had to adjust herself to fawn over Boss Li. She understood that this was her last lifeline.
"Boss Li, please don't be angry!" Liu Jia said charmingly, stroking Boss Li's hand.
"Liu Jia, you'd better weigh your own identity before you speak to me. Do you really not know what your status is now? What right do you have to act like this? How can you do this? What capital do you have? I didn't ask you to come here to enjoy yourself, but to serve me. No, I didn't ask you to serve me. What is your purpose here? You know it yourself," Boss Li continued to grumble.
Liu Jia quickly looked at Boss Li with a smile, "Boss Li, you've misunderstood. The reason I fell asleep is that I was too bored waiting for you. No one here to talk to, nothing to do, so I naturally felt bored staying in this room, which led to this situation."
"Bored?"
"Yes! Boss Li, it's really boring. I don't even know what to do."
Liu Jia endured fawning over the greasy Boss Li. What else could she do now? She still needed to use Boss Li's influence to deal with Shi Xinxin. If she upset Boss Li, her plan would fail.
Boss Li ignored Liu Jia and went directly to the washroom. Soon, the sound of running water came from the bathroom. Liu Jia heard the water and thought Boss Li must be taking a bath, which made her feel slightly relieved.
Next, she would have to serve this man who disgusted her. Honestly, she was very unwilling, but she had no choice. She still needed to use him. If she didn't serve him now, what else could she do? She couldn't lose this backer.
"Liu Jia!"
When Liu Jia heard her name being called, she instinctively answered.
"Come in!"
Only when Liu Jia heard Boss Li's voice did she realize it was him calling her.
Liu Jia didn't want to go but couldn't refuse. She had to patiently walk into the washroom. As soon as Liu Jia entered, a strong smell of alcohol hit her, which was truly disgusting. But Liu Jia couldn't turn back; she had to keep moving forward.
"Boss Li."
The moment Liu Jia reached Boss Li, she saw a large mass of flesh spread out in the bathtub, a spectacular sight.
"Scrub my back!"
Liu Jia was stunned when she heard Boss Li's words. What? Scrub his back? She, Liu Jia, had always been the one giving orders. Now she had to scrub the back of a man who disgusted her. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.