After Transmigrating into a Book, I Was Bent by the Villainess (GL) - Chapter 26

Miaomiao was weeping uncontrollably. Special Assistant Zhang handed her a tissue and said, “You thought I brought Chuci in to replace you, and that’s why you never gave her a good face. Am I right?”

Miaomiao nodded shamefully, crying even harder.

Xia Chuci was speechless. No wonder Miaomiao had been indifferent to her, no matter how much she tried to be friendly from the first day she stepped into the company. It turned out she saw her as a job stealer.

“To be able to put aside personal grievances at a critical moment, prioritize the big picture, and offer assistance—just this point alone shows you have the potential to be a Special Assistant.”

Special Assistant Zhang continued to earnestly advise her: “As a Special Assistant, you cannot let personal emotions dictate your decisions. You must make the most appropriate judgment at the moment, starting from the perspective of maintaining the company’s and your superior’s interests.”

Miaomiao tried her best to control her sobs and said in a choked voice, “I understand. Thank you, Special Assistant Zhang.”

“Chuci, the transfer notice has come down. You can report directly to the headquarters tomorrow.”

“Okay, I understand.”

Miaomiao looked at Xia Chuci in surprise and blurted out, “You’re transferring?”

Xia Chuci nodded and said, “Yes.”

“She was personally appointed as the Special Assistant by the future successor of the Su Group. Coming here was just for pre-job training. Now that she’s passed the assessment, it’s time for her to transfer back to the headquarters.”

Special Assistant Zhang’s gaze shifted back to Xia Chuci and she continued, “The interpersonal relationships at the headquarters are more complex. Be even more cautious and careful there. Don’t disappoint the General Manager’s expectations of you. Alright, that’s all I can teach you. The rest of your path is up to you.”

Xia Chuci said sincerely, “Yes, I will work hard. Special Assistant Zhang’s guidance during this time has benefited me for life. Thank you.”

That afternoon, Xia Chuci treated everyone in the office to coffee to thank them for their care during this period.

Miaomiao’s knot was undone. She felt both guilty and reluctant to part with Xia Chuci. She took a sip of coffee and said, “I’m sorry for treating you that way some time ago. I hope you can be the bigger person and forgive me.”

Xia Chuci clinked her coffee cup against Miaomiao’s and said, “Don’t say that. You never did anything to hurt me, so there’s nothing to forgive. In fact, I should be thanking you. You helped a lot last night. I hope we can become friends in the future.”

Miaomiao breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, “Absolutely. I accept your friendship. When you become successful in the future, don’t forget you have a friend like me.”

“Haha, Gou fu gui, wu xiang wang (Don’t forget old friends when you become rich and noble).”

The next morning, under Su Yiming’s protection, Xia Chuci proudly and spiritedly reported to the Su Group headquarters. Her demeanor and style made people wonder if she was coming to be the boss, not an assistant. It practically blinded everyone.

Su Yiming was unfazed. Taking care of Xia Chuci had long been ingrained in her bones. Tasks like serving tea, pouring water, bringing food, and feeding her were done naturally without thought.

Xia Chuci, who suffered under the strange stares, was the first to give in. She rushed into Su Yiming’s office, put her hands on her hips, and said haughtily, “Please get things straight. I am your assistant, and you are my boss. What kind of boss serves her assistant all day?”

“Mm, and I’ve never seen an assistant dare to put her hands on her hips and question her own boss.”

Su Yiming rested her left hand on the desk, propped up her chin, and said as a matter of fact, “Besides, haven’t I been serving you tea and water at home all this time? I haven’t heard any complaints for two years.”

Xia Chuci stomped her foot and said urgently, “You said ‘at home’! What is this place? This is the company! It’s not the same!”

Seeing her about to jump with impatience, which was quite adorable, Su Yiming chuckled and stopped teasing her. She compromised, “Alright, I’ll be mindful from now on. At home, I’ll serve you. At the company, you serve me.”

What is with this sense of déjà vu of a husband-and-wife team division of labor, ‘you manage outside, I manage inside’? Xia Chuci slightly narrowed her eyes. Unable to figure out why, she didn’t dwell on it.

Just then, the phone on the desk rang. Su Yiming picked up the receiver and, after a moment of silence, said, “Okay, arrange for him to go to the lounge first. I’ll send someone down to pick him up.”

She put down the receiver and said to Xia Chuci, “Li Heng, the CEO of Liuman Group, is here. He’s downstairs. Go down and escort him to Conference Room 3. I’ll be over shortly.”

Time to work! The professional heroine immediately put away her silly childishness, switched to the workplace elite mode, and walked out of the office.

As the saying goes, one is known by the company one keeps. Under the influence of the career goddess Su Yiming, Xia Chuci could also put on a good performance at critical moments. Although she was still just a flower vase (superficial) at the moment, she was more than capable of holding her own and keeping up appearances.

The first moment Li Heng saw Xia Chuci, he was clearly startled. Then, his eyes lit up. He shamelessly scanned her up and down, his face filled with the possessiveness and conquest drive of a hunter spotting his prey.

Xia Chuci did not back down and openly examined him as well.

This man had prominent brow ridges and a high nose bridge, giving him an unfriendly appearance. Now over thirty, he simultaneously possessed a mature and frivolous demeanor, which surprisingly didn’t clash.

Confirmed by the eyes, this is one of the spare tire members of the heroine’s harem!

The number of spare tires in the book The CEO’s Wife Is So Charming was outrageous. Every male character who could be associated with the rich and handsome heroine was utterly infatuated with her and treated her differently.

The biggest difference between Li Heng and the other spare tires was that he was a ruthless character, having an almost pathological obsession with the heroine.

In the original work, besides indirectly highlighting the heroine’s charm, this character also served the important mission of providing equipment upgrades for the blackened major villainess.

When Su Yiming was in distress, Li Heng extended a helping hand and assisted her. This was the main reason why Su Yiming, after blackening, was able to make a comeback within three short years and torture Xia Chuci mercilessly!

Su Yiming wanted revenge, and Li Heng wanted to possess her. The two hit it off and caused trouble, but each had their own ulterior motives. Ultimately, the major villainess defeated the spare tire, because a spare tire is just a tool. If Heaven (the plot) wants you to perish, how can you not perish?

Xia Chuci fled after leading him to the conference room. She really didn’t want to be stared at so passionately by an old man. It made her feel completely uncomfortable.

When Su Yiming arrived, she was coincidentally bumped into by the hastily escaping Xia Chuci. She asked in surprise, “What’s wrong? Is there some kind of monster in there? You’re in such a rush.”

“No, no. CEO Li is waiting inside. I still have work, so I’m heading back now.” Xia Chuci left quickly after saying this.

Su Yiming looked strangely at the fleeing figure until it disappeared around the corner of the hallway.

Half an hour later, the two project leaders in the conference room were chatting happily, and the two sides had initially reached a consensus on cooperation.

Su Yiming extended her right hand and smiled, “A pleasure working with you!”

Li Heng gently shook her hand and replied, “A pleasure working with you!”

After the two walked out of the conference room, Li Heng maintained a gentlemanly facade and said, “Miss Su, please don’t bother to see me off. You are very busy. Just have that assistant girl escort me down.”

Su Yiming frowned slightly. After contemplating for a moment, she nodded and said, “Alright, then I won’t see you off, CEO Li. I will have her escort you down shortly. Please excuse me.”

A few minutes later, in the elevator, Li Heng suddenly leaned close to Xia Chuci’s ear, his voice low: “Has anyone ever told you that you are very beautiful, beautiful enough to captivate people’s hearts?”

Xia Chuci’s expression didn’t change. She said, “CEO Li, you exaggerate.”

He narrowed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said obsessively, “The fragrance on you can also disturb one’s mind. From the first moment I saw you, I felt you were a nine-tailed fox, both pure and seductive.”

You’re the fox spirit! Is that how you compliment people?

Xia Chuci moved a small step to the side, avoiding the man’s invading breath, and said coldly, “CEO Li is joking. Who doesn’t know that the publicly recognized number one beauty here is my boss, the future successor of the Su Group you just negotiated with?”

Li Heng’s enthusiasm did not wane. He chuckled and said, “Your boss is indeed a noble and cold beauty, but you have more flavor.”

Although his gaze was gentle and warm, from his aggressive tone, Xia Chuci felt not praise but blatant malice.

Although she had read the original work and was aware of his level of hooliganism, when the person actually appeared in front of her and shamelessly flirted with her, Xia Chuci was so disgusted that her stomach churned. She wanted nothing more than to slap him hard across the face.

This person doesn’t play by the rules. It’s best to avoid provoking him.

After the two walked out of the elevator, Li Heng was still persistent. He laughed, “I mean it. Don’t doubt me. You just lack a man who understands you like me. Miss Xia, why don’t you consider following me?”

Xia Chuci muttered internally: Hmph, I have the male lead. I don’t need an old man like you.

She pretended not to notice his suggestive tone and responded casually, “Mr. Li, you flatter me. The main entrance is right there. Walk slowly, and I won’t see you out.”

Li Heng reached out and blocked her path, saying, “Don’t rush to leave. There’s one more thing.”

He pulled a business card from his pocket and said, “Here, this is my business card. If you suddenly miss me one day, you can contact me anytime.”

Although she was extremely unwilling to have any connection with him, she took the business card out of courtesy.

As soon as Li Heng’s car left, she decisively tore up the business card and threw it into the nearby trash can. She turned to go back to the office, only to find Su Yiming standing not far away, watching her.

Xia Chuci ran to her as if nothing had happened and asked, “Why are you here?”

Su Yiming took her hand and walked into the elevator, saying, “Mm, to pick you up.”

Xia Chuci asked strangely, “Huh? To pick me up? Am I going to get lost in the company or something?”

Su Yiming said earnestly, “Yes. If I don’t keep you tethered to my side, you’ll be lost in the blink of an eye.”

Uh… Although she was slightly directionally challenged, she wouldn’t get lost in the company. Given Su Yiming’s somewhat strange mood, Xia Chuci didn’t refute her words.

Su Yiming hesitated for a long time, and only after returning to the office did she ask what was on her mind: “What do you think of Li Heng?”

Why is she suddenly asking this? Is it related to the plot after she blackens?

Xia Chuci concisely summarized: “A beast in human clothing.”

Su Yiming was stunned. The stifled anger in her chest was relieved by these four words. She nodded and said, “Good judgment.”