After Marking The Female Lead, The Cannon Fodder Became The Daughter-in-law of a Wealthy Family - Chapter 3

When Lu Ningshuang got back to her department, her coworkers who liked to gossip quickly surrounded her and made silly faces.

“Hey, Lu Ningshuang, why did Jiang call you over?”

“I didn’t know you had such good connections; you’re doing a good job of keeping them secret!”

“Lu Ningshuang, since you’ve been here, Brother Sun has been quite nice to you, right?  Always looking out for his good friends… I mean, good sisters.

“…”

One by one, they seemed to have expressive tongues that showered her with spit.

Lu Ningshuang smiled and pulled the closest head away a little.

“What are you all thinking?” My family is normal. How could someone like me know them?

“Assistant Jiang just called me over to ask me something about the business.”

“Is that really true?”

Lu Ningshuang’s clothes were the most normal in the office. She didn’t look at all like a second-generation rich kid who showed off expensive brands and drove sports vehicles to have fun.

Everyone believed her to some extent, at least when it came to her lack of ties to the president’s office.

“That doesn’t make sense.  Why would they just call you if it’s about work?” You’re just an intern who has been here for a month…”

Lu Ningshuang said, “I think that’s exactly why.”  “Since I’m new and don’t know much, my thoughts would be clearer.”

People thought it made sense after she described it.

They didn’t have a lot of employees, and each department only had a few workers.  They only employed two new people after the New Year. One of them was a real affluent kid who quit after just a few days without even getting paid.

So, only Lu Ningshuang was left.

Once that was settled, a fresh question came up: “Have you met President Qin yet?”  What kind of person is she?

This wasn’t a drama from the entertainment sector; the picture of the group’s top executive hadn’t gone viral yet, and the new president was still a mystery.

Lu Ningshuang remembered what had happened before, and her shoulder immediately felt warm

“She has a strong presence,” she added.

“Of course.”

“I’ve heard that President Qin became the heir of the Tiansheng Group even though she was an Omega. She also has a few Alpha cousins who are not to be underestimated.”  It says a lot about her talent that she can keep her job as an Omega.

“It’s still strange; why did President Qin come to our little place after doing so well at headquarters?”

“Who told you to bring this up? Everyone knows it, so come on, Lu Ningshuang.

That person made a funny face. “Tell us, what does President Qin look like?”

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone looked back at Lu Ningshuang.

Her eyelids slowly closed, and her eyes seemed to flicker. She had her usual sweet and clear look on her face, and her voice was soft as she raised her head again.

“She has one nose and two eyes…” She stopped.  “To be honest, yes, she does look better than most people.”

“Country bumpkin.”

A voice that didn’t agree came from the throng.  “She hasn’t even been confirmed yet; she’s just an intern.” She didn’t get lucky and get called over by President Qin; it doesn’t mean she’s moving forward in the world.

Lu Ningshuang glanced over.

It was Cao Wenjun, an Alpha in her department, who had always looked down on her since he was arrogant and full of himself.

Lu Ningshuang pondered, “How do I say this?” That might be true.

She hid all of her feelings so well that no one noticed, not even Cao Wenjun.

He had an aura of nostalgic arrogance and a trace of lewdness instead.

Cao Wenjun was lucky enough to meet President Qin, who Lu Ningshuang said was “better looking than ordinary people.”

That was on the first day when Qin Yushu took over, and Cao Wenjun happened to run into her downstairs. Although he didn’t know her identity at the time, just her appearance, clothing, and demeanor led him to decide—he wanted her to be his Omega! 

Now, with the identity of Qin Yushu as Tiansheng Group’s heir, he felt even more entitled to her!

What heir?

An Alpha should work hard to get a job, whereas an Omega should stay at home to get married and have kids. It would be like taking over the whole Tiansheng if he married her! 

Cao Wenjun was full of himself, and his eyes had a dirty look in them.

Everyone saw the look on his face.

He had always been rude, looking down on other individuals in the department and making a lot of them mad.  He was like a cockroach that would show up every now and then and make things worse.

Someone quickly told him off for making fun of Lu Ningshuang.

 “Just say it, Cao Wenjun, if you’re jealous. Why pick on Lu Ningshuang?

 “Exactly.”

 “Hmph.”

With a superior attitude, Cao Wenjun ran his hand through his hair and gazed down at the others. “A bunch of idiots, just wait.”

Once he got to the top of President Qin’s enormous tree, he would make sure to fire all of them!

That Lu Ningshuang is the worst!

Cao Wenjun thought to himself. Thinking he was the best.

The people who worked with him in the department observed this and realized he was dreaming again, so they didn’t pay any attention to him. 

“Lu Ningshuang, let’s not pay attention to him.”  He has a few screws loose; chatting to him will make you less smart.

Lu Ningshuang nodded.

She smiled softly at her coworkers after watching Cao Wenjun leave. She didn’t have the sharpness that is typical of an Alpha.

“Brother Cao has a bit of a sharp personality, but he’s not a bad person.”

Sister Wang gazed at her fair face, hesitant to speak: “You… sigh.”

******

While Cao Wenjun was making coffee in the afternoon, he unexpectedly ran into Lu Ningshuang.

In the afternoon, while Cao Wenjun was brewing coffee, he accidentally bumped into Lu Ningshuang.

Lu Ningshuang stepped back, spilling the  coffee all over Cao Wenjun’s clothes.

Fortunately, the coffee wasn’t too hot, but the sudden spill filled the air with a strong aroma, causing Cao Wenjun’s brows to furrow tightly as if he could crush a fly.

“Lu Ningshuang, don’t you pay attention to where you’re going?  Do you want to get to the afterlife so quickly?

 For a minute, Lu Ningshuang seemed shocked, but then he quickly said, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry…”

“Does saying sorry help?  The damage is done!  Your monthly pay isn’t enough to buy new clothing. You poor thing, what are you going to do to make up for it?

“What do you think of this?  You take it off, and I’ll dry-clean it and give it back to you later.  Lu Ningshuang gently advised.

“Cleaning? You think that sending such nice fabric to the cleaners will fix the problem?  Cao Wenjun’s voice got crisper. ” And what about the money I have to pay for my burns and the stress? You have to pay for all of that!

Of course, the noise drew attention.  There was a puddle of coffee on the floor, and Lu Ningshuang kept her head down, saying sorry over and over. When she looked up, her eyes and nose were a little red.

 Cao Wenjun, on the other hand, was absolutely controlling and wouldn’t back down.

 “I say, Cao Wenjun, you should stop it.  I witnessed everything; Xiao Lu walked by and even let you go first. You were the one who’s not paying attention; you rushed right at her like you owned the road!

“That clothing is old; I’ve seen you wear it many times.  Are you trying to blackmail someone in the hopes of getting a new one? You genuinely think you’re better than you are.

“I think he just wants to bully the new girl, who is nice, and act like a victim.”

“What do you all know?” 

“Shut up!” Cao Wenjun shouted at his co-workers who are depending on Lu Ningshuang.

“I really did make a mistake when I accidentally got Brother Cao’s garments soiled.  Everyone, don’t worry about explaining; I’ll pay my portion.

 His controlling personality was very different from Lu Ningshuang’s acknowledgment of guilt.

 But when she said “my share” of the money, she meant she wouldn’t pay a single extra cent.

 Lu Ningshuang was quite clever with words here.

 Everyone at work knew that Cao Wenjun was a bad person. 

In the end, Lu Ningshuang just had to pay for the dry cleaning because her coworkers helped her.

Cao Wenjun was so mad that he could have ground his teeth.

That little brat! She did it on purpose!!!

But with so many people saw what happened, and there’s also a recording showing that Lu Ningshuang wasn’t to blame, all he could do was hold back his wrath and irritation.

 He just couldn’t remember when he had upset this annoying Alpha.

 Everyone was still trying to soothe Lu Ningshuang after Cao Wenjun left. Her eyes were still red.

 “You’ve been wronged, Xiao Lu.”

 Lu Ningshuang thanked her coworkers in a quiet voice, saying, “I didn’t expect… sigh.”

 It was clear what she was feeling.

“Thank you all for standing up for me just now.  I ordered some cocktails. Let’s drink them up. Don’t say no, or I’ll feel bad.

Lu Ningshuang’s face lit up with a smile, like a lotus flower opening up in the heat, or like clear spring water washing over the glass.

Who could say no?

When she returned to her seat, Sister Wang occasionally glanced over. 

She thought, since Xiao Lu just said that the new President Qin looks better than ordinary people, how could she be any less?

 ****

Lu Ningshuang had a good time with her drink in the afternoon.  Her coworkers were nicer to her since she was friendly, and several of them even offered to do small tasks for her.

Even if Lu Ningshuang was very poor right now, it was still very important to invest a little money to keep excellent relationships.

She grasped this extremely well; thus, she was able to rapidly adjust to different situations since she was a child.

 Of course, the way she looked was also important.

The afternoon was rather calm, and then Lu Ningshuang got a telegram from her cousin.

[Lu Fugui: Sis, are you free tonight?]

[Lu Fugui: Can you work a shift for me here?]

Lu Ningshuang instantly stated that it was a family matter: [Sure.]

[Lu Fugui: Thank you!]

Lu Ningshuang’s cousin was three years younger than her and preoccupied with money. She even called herself “Lu Fugui,” which means “Rich Lu,” while she was in primary school.

She had been begging to alter her name, but Lu Ningshuang’s uncle and aunt said no.

Lu Fugui didn’t give up. Thanks to her hard work, her old name dropped out of usage, and the

nickname became practically the same as her real name.

Lu Ningshuang couldn’t help but ask her cousin, “How have you been lately?” She contemplated her cousin’s behavior. Are Are you still working at three different jobs?

 [Lu Fugui: Yes.]

 [Lu Fugui: Why?]

You’re in your first year of college, so your major must keep you busy.  You can stop working for a while; getting a good education will help you make more money later.

[ Lu Fugui: You don’t get it.]

[Lu Ningshuang:…

[Lu Fugui: I’m saving money to invest. In a few years, I’ll start my own business.]

[Lu Fugui: I’ve already done the math; working for other people will only pay me a small amount all year. To get rich quickly, I need to be my own boss.]

Lu Ningshuang felt like she had spent all of her month’s pay after staying at the hotel for one night: “.

There was no way for her to argue with that.

[Lu Fugui: Cousin, if you act right, I’ll make sure you have a job with me later.  Of course, you’ll have to put in a lot of work.]

 Lu Ningshuang: [Thanks!]

She couldn’t even stop her cousin from taking advantage of her.

[Lu Fugui: Why the formality? Who are we to each other?]

[Lu Fugui: I’ll pay you hourly for the work tonight; does that sound fair? Of course, it won’t be as high as my usual rate since you’re a temporary worker.]

[Lu Ningshuang: You could have left out that last part.]

[Lu Fugui: That’s not negotiable.]

[Lu Fugui: As family, we must be clear about finances.]

*****

After thinking about it, getting money from the frugal Lu Fugui was a big deal. She actually thinks of her as family.

Lu Ningshuang put on the hotel worker uniform at about eight that night.

The hotel had rigorous rules on how employees should look and act, but Lu Ningshuang was able to follow them without any trouble.

Lu Fugui was all about getting money. They lived close to each other, and since Lu Ningshuang got along well with her sister and felt a little responsible for her, this wasn’t the first time she had

done this kind of work.

She knew how to deal with it.

Lu Fugui worked at the restaurant. After Lu Ningshuang completed serving a table, she looked up and saw someone walk in through the door.

It was Qin Yushu.

Next to her was a man who was a wonderful match for her: an Alpha.