After Transmigrating Into a Book, I Was Forced to Play the Role of a Scumbag Alpha (GL) - Chapter 36

Chapter 36

In the morning, Wen Jin and Teacher Lu Wenzhu attended class. Wen Jin still thought about the television drama. Wen Jin had a good memory. She already mastered pinyin proficiently. In the morning, Teacher Lu tested the little girl on pinyin dictation. Wen Jin got everything correct.

Later, Teacher Lu started teaching the little girl common words based on spelled syllables. She also taught Wen Jin how to look up words in a dictionary. The little girl learned very seriously.

During the break, Wen Jin still thought about the television drama. She asked tactfully, “Teacher Lu, I recently watched a television drama. I didn’t understand some parts. What should I do in this situation?”

Teacher Lu heard Wen Jin didn’t mention the drama’s name. She didn’t ask further. She smiled and said, “Usually, video platforms have a comment section below each episode. If you don’t understand, you can check the comment section. Some people write reviews and explain the harder parts of the drama.”

“I’ll try that when I get back,” Wen Jin said. Her eyes brightened. As expected, her Teacher Lu knew everything.

In the following classes, the little girl listened even more eagerly.

At noon, Shen Hanzhi, as usual, stayed at the company. However, the little girl hurried to study the drama’s comment section. She didn’t have time to bring Shen Hanzhi lunch.

Wen Jin felt bad for abandoning her Sister. She thoughtfully called Shen Hanzhi. Shen Hanzhi thought the little girl would come to eat lunch with her. Then she heard Wen Jin’s voice through the receiver, “Sister, I’m a bit sleepy. I won’t come to have lunch with you. You need to eat properly.”

“Okay, I’ll listen to you. I’ll have someone order food right away. You eat and rest early. I’ll come back tonight to keep you company,” Shen Hanzhi said gently, coaxing her.

“Okay, Sister, you’re so nice…” Wen Jin said. She showered Shen Hanzhi with lots of flattery before hanging up.

Shen Hanzhi shook her head with a smile. She muttered softly, “Little ungrateful wolf, abandoning me already?”

She asked Zhang Ming to order food for her. She planned to eat quickly and work, so she could return early to be with the little girl.

After eating, Wen Jin hurriedly returned to her room. She took out her phone and opened yesterday’s television drama. She discovered there was indeed a comment section!

However, she didn’t recognize many words. The little girl felt deflated. She realized she needed to study harder. If she had known she wouldn’t understand, she would have gone to act cute with Shen Hanzhi at noon.

Wen Jin lay on the bed, feeling wilted.

In the afternoon, Shen Hanzhi saw a call come in on her phone. It was from Shen Jianshe. She hung up directly and muted the phone. It was definitely about the ten million issue. She had reported it to the police. The police likely notified Shen Jianshe and Shen Jiancai.

She signed a batch of documents in the office. Then she called Zhang Lilin and another person in.

“President Shen, what do you need us to do?” Zhang Lilin asked.

Shen Hanzhi signed her name on a document. Then she looked up at the two. “How are you teaching those two? Are they familiar with the company’s basics and the secretary’s work?”

Zhang Lilin smiled and dodged, “President Shen, they’re fresh graduates. They have high education, but no experience. They can’t handle many things. I only let them look at the company’s general information. There’s too much to teach at once. They can’t grasp it all.”

Shen Hanzhi closed her pen cap. Her fingertips tapped lightly on the document. She said coldly, “So you haven’t taught them anything?”

“President Shen, it’s not that I haven’t taught. I wanted them to start with the company culture,” Zhang Lilin said quickly, trying to cover up as Shen Hanzhi’s tone grew sharp.

“I only care about results. Don’t make excuses. You have one month. If those two can’t handle specific tasks by then, you’ll be the first to go. Zhang Lilin, do you think the Shen Group is surnamed Zhang? You’re my secretary, not my boss. Can you get your position straight?” Shen Hanzhi asked coldly.

Zhang Lilin didn’t expect Shen Hanzhi to be so blunt. Her face turned pale and then red. She hurriedly said, “Sorry, President Shen. I’ll train them well. Within a month, I’ll make sure they can handle the work.”

“I don’t want to repeat this. Get to work,” Shen Hanzhi said. She lowered her head to handle documents. Zhou Danqing had already investigated those close to Zhang Lilin in the company. She kept Zhang Lilin because secretarial work was tedious and took time to learn. Otherwise, she would have fired Zhang Lilin already.

In big companies, gossip spread fast, especially among lower-level staff. There was even an anonymous chat group. Someone heard about Zhang Lilin getting scolded by Shen Hanzhi and brought it up in the group.

Anonymous 1: Big news! There’s gossip about Zhang Lilin.

Anonymous 2: What gossip? Spill it!

Anonymous 1: Secretary Zhang got scolded by President Shen. It’s spreading upstairs.

Anonymous 3: Why? Isn’t Secretary Zhang President Shen’s favorite?

Anonymous 1: They say President Shen’s tasks weren’t done properly. President Shen got really mad. Everyone on her floor is on edge.

Shen Hanzhi didn’t know her subordinates were spreading gossip. She had Zhou Danqing send people to watch Tian Wenchu and Tian Lei. After dealing with Shen Jianshe and Shen Jiancai, she would handle those two.

She reviewed documents for a while. Then Zhang Lilin’s voice came from outside, very respectful. “President Shen, your second uncle and his brother are here. Do you have time to see them?”

“No time. Tell the security team these two are no longer related to the company. Don’t let them in or out. Have security come up and escort them out,” Shen Hanzhi said, holding the phone.

“Understood, President Shen,” Zhang Lilin said. Before she hung up, heavy knocking came from the door. Shen Jianshe’s voice followed, “Shen Hanzhi, what do you mean? Not letting us in the company? Look at the company’s name! Shen Hanzhi, you’re so ungrateful.”

“Yeah, Hanzhi, we’re family. Why make it so ugly? Open the door. Let’s sit and talk. No need for this,” Shen Jiancai urged.

“No need. You misappropriated company funds. You’ll be the ones thrown out, not me. You’re the ones losing face. You two better gather the misappropriated funds quickly. I’ve reported it to the police and had the legal department file a case,” Shen Hanzhi said coldly.

While speaking, Zhang Lilin got smart. She followed Shen Hanzhi’s orders and called the security team. Several guards surrounded Shen Jianshe and Shen Jiancai.

“You two, don’t disrupt our company’s operations. Come downstairs with us,” the head of security said.

“You dare control me? This company belongs to the Shen family!” Shen Jianshe said, veins bulging with anger.

“We only recognize President Shen. Sorry, we’re escorting you downstairs,” the security chief said. The guards then dragged the two out.

“You’re looking down on us! How dare you treat us like this? Shen Hanzhi, you’re something else. Just wait!” Shen Jianshe cursed as they dragged him into the elevator.

Since Shen Jianshe and Shen Jiancai misappropriated funds, they faced harsh penalties unless they repaid the money. They lived extravagantly, spending millions in monthly dividends. They had to use past savings to return the ten million to the Shen Group’s finance department and provide a detailed explanation.

Even if they repaid the funds, the Shen Group could still sue them. Misappropriating funds was illegal, and they had also sold company secrets. Shen Hanzhi didn’t plan to let them off. A few years in jail might make them behave.

Around four in the afternoon, Shen Hanzhi returned home from the company. The little girl was still in class. Shen Hanzhi took a shower, changed into pajamas, and sat in the living room. She ate a fruit salad and watched a television drama while waiting for the little girl.

The television played a drama about a senior and junior female student. Shen Hanzhi didn’t pay much attention at first. It was the same episode Wen Jin watched yesterday, with a hotel scene. Shen Hanzhi was shocked. The drama’s content was bold for this world. Though it didn’t show explicit details, the hints were clear. She couldn’t let her little bunny watch this. The child was too innocent to be exposed to such things.

Shen Hanzhi ate a few bites of watermelon. She found herself enjoying the drama. The senior and junior were quite playful.

Around five, Shen Hanzhi saw Wen Jin and Teacher Lu come downstairs. She quickly switched to a children’s channel playing Peppa Pig.

Teacher Lu greeted Shen Hanzhi and left. Wen Jin ran to Shen Hanzhi’s side and naturally leaned into her arms.

Shen Hanzhi rubbed the little girl’s head. “Did you sleep well at noon?”

“Yes, I slept well. Sister, I want to eat watermelon,” Wen Jin said. She saw the red watermelon in the fruit bowl and felt thirsty.

“Go ahead,” Shen Hanzhi said, loosening her hold. Wen Jin sat up and started eating the watermelon from the fruit bowl.

Shen Hanzhi smiled. The little bunny was too cute, eating fruit like a fluffy little rabbit.

That evening, Shen Hanzhi, as usual, made the little girl cry but coaxed her afterward. She held Wen Jin in bed when Zhou Danqing called. Zhou Danqing said Wen Hengqiu was selling Rose Manor at a low price of fifty million to offload it quickly. Several bosses were contacting Wen Hengqiu to push the price lower.

Shen Hanzhi instructed, “Have someone talk to the Wen family. If they’re willing, I’ll buy it for fifty million.”

“Understood, President Shen. I’ll have someone negotiate tomorrow,” Zhou Danqing replied quickly.

Wen Jin saw Shen Hanzhi on the phone. She paused the video early and leaned softly into Shen Hanzhi’s arms. When Shen Hanzhi finished, Wen Jin asked gently, “Sister, what’s wrong?”

“The Wen family wants to sell Rose Manor. I want to buy it. I’ll have someone talk to Wen Hengqiu tomorrow,” Shen Hanzhi said, rubbing Wen Jin’s lower back gently.

“Does Sister like that place?” Wen Jin asked. The name gave her PTSD. It was her nightmare.

“I’m buying it for you. It’ll be in your name. You’ll be the owner,” Shen Hanzhi said. She didn’t want Rose Manor to remain a trauma for Wen Jin. Buying it and giving it to her would prevent those childhood nightmares from hurting her again.

“I don’t want to live there. I want to live with you,” Wen Jin said, humming and burying herself in Shen Hanzhi’s arms.

Shen Hanzhi quickly held her tightly and coaxed softly, “Okay, we’ll treat it as a place to relax. The rose fields are quite beautiful.”

“Okay,” Wen Jin said, rubbing against Shen Hanzhi and nodding softly.

“Why is my little bunny so clingy?” Shen Hanzhi asked gently, stroking Wen Jin’s back.

“I only like clinging to you,” Wen Jin said. When she leaned into Shen Hanzhi’s arms, her whole body relaxed, sinking into her embrace.

Shen Hanzhi shook her head with a smile. “When you make other friends later, you won’t just cling to me.”

Besides, the book had a male lead, but Shen Hanzhi didn’t mention this to Wen Jin.

Wen Jin quickly hooked her arms around Shen Hanzhi’s neck. “No way. Even if I meet more people, I’ll only like Sister.”

Shen Hanzhi rubbed Wen Jin’s head and smiled. “Okay, my little bunny has the sweetest mouth.”

After spending time with the little bunny, Shen Hanzhi went to her room to sleep. Wen Jin, as usual, opened her phone. She found the drama hadn’t updated. Video platforms didn’t update daily. The little bunny felt deflated, lying on the bed. Her source of entertainment was gone.

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Shen Hanzhi’s people sent to buy Rose Manor were initially rebuffed by Wen Hengqiu. A few days later, Wen Hengqiu changed his mind. People in Nandu City knew the Wen Group was failing. They aggressively lowered the price to around forty-five million.

Wen Hengqiu thought Shen Hanzhi’s offer was higher, five million more than others. In the past, he might not have cared, but the Wen Group was in tatters. Five million could help a lot. He contacted Shen Hanzhi’s people again.

Zhou Danqing reported this to Shen Hanzhi in her office. “President Shen, should we still buy Rose Manor at the original price?”

Shen Hanzhi tapped her fingers lightly on the desk and shook her head with a smile. “Forty-six million. If Wen Hengqiu doesn’t sell, forget it. Others are still lowering the price. If he doesn’t sell to us, he’ll lose more.”

“Understood, President Shen. I’ll have someone handle it,” Zhou Danqing said.

The Shen Group’s legal team spoke to Wen Hengqiu about this. Wen Hengqiu’s face turned green with anger. “Didn’t we agree on fifty million?”

“You said it yourself, that was before. The property’s price is still dropping. If you don’t sell now, in a few days, it might not even fetch forty-six million,” the legal team said calmly.

Wen Hengqiu glared at them for a while, then sighed. “Fine, Shen Hanzhi’s got some skills. I’ll sell. Have your legal team work with mine. Once the paperwork’s done, I need the money in my account that day.”

“Don’t worry, Mr. Wen. I’ll get going,” Shen Hanzhi’s legal team said with a smile.

Wen Hengqiu, furious, smashed a teacup. His family now lived off selling luxury goods. He had no choice, but the money would only patch a few holes and cover owed employee wages. To keep the Wen Group running, he needed to sell smaller subsidiaries at low prices. The Wen Group couldn’t afford so many employees anymore.

Later, Shen Hanzhi’s legal team called to remind him, “Mr. Wen, move your things out of the villa quickly. The property and rose fields can’t be damaged, or we’ll deduct from the forty-six million.”

“I understand,” Wen Hengqiu said, nearly exploding with anger. After a while, he arranged for people to move furniture from Rose Manor. Since Shen Hanzhi didn’t want it, he could sell the furniture for a few hundred thousand, better than nothing.

That evening, Wen Hengqiu returned home. The dinner was simple home-cooked food, far below their usual standards.

The few remaining servants nervously served the meal. The Wen family’s faces grew darker. Wen Hengqiu said coldly, “Eat. In a few days, things won’t be so tight.”

“Dad, did you find a way to save the company?” Wen Kai asked eagerly, his eyes shining with excitement. Lately, he couldn’t hold his head up. His old friends no longer contacted him.

Seeing Wen Kai’s attitude, Wen Hengqiu knew he still wanted his old lavish lifestyle. Angrily, he threw his chopsticks at him. “Wen Kai, the company’s in this state, and you’re still not stepping up? What solution could I have? I sold Rose Manor to Shen Hanzhi, only because she offered a million more than others.”

Wen Hengqiu’s chest heaved. “One million. It used to be less than your monthly allowance. Now I have to bow to Shen Hanzhi for it. Wen Xin is still in college, so I won’t say much. But Wen Kai, starting tomorrow, you must work at the company.”

He took a breath and continued, “I plan to sell all the smaller subsidiaries. That’ll bring in some funds. If we keep only the headquarters, we might have enough to make a comeback.”

Wen Kai was unwilling but saw Wen Hengqiu’s dark expression. He lowered his head and said, “Got it.”

Wu Yan gripped her chopsticks tightly. “Shen Hanzhi bought Rose Manor? I bet it’s that useless Wen Jin who wants it. What tricks did that waste use to make Shen Hanzhi so obedient?”

“It’s too late to say that now. We thought she was a discarded piece, but who knew Shen Hanzhi actually liked her?” Wen Hengqiu sighed. He had a servant bring new chopsticks and started eating.

However, worse news hit the Wen family. When Rose Manor’s ownership transferred, it went directly to Wen Jin’s name. Wen Hengqiu learned this and felt his face burn with shame. The entire Wen family exploded with anger.

Wen Jin knew nothing about this. Shen Hanzhi showed her the related documents and property certificate. Wen Jin, who couldn’t read well, didn’t understand them. She clung innocently to Shen Hanzhi and asked, “Sister, what do these mean?”

“These prove Rose Manor is now your property. There’s the property deed, land certificate, and more. It’s yours now, little rich girl,” Shen Hanzhi said, pinching Wen Jin’s palm playfully.

The little bunny rubbed against Shen Hanzhi and asked softly, “Sister, Rose Manor’s worth a lot, right?”

“Yes, I bought it for forty-six million, plus taxes. But it’s worth it. That land’s value is around a hundred million,” Shen Hanzhi explained with a smile.

Wen Jin pressed her face against Shen Hanzhi’s neck, unwilling to get up. She loved being close to her Sister. “Then I can use Rose Manor to take care of Sister later.”

Shen Hanzhi laughed, pinching Wen Jin’s dimple. “You’re clever, using my money to take care of me? Little naughty bunny.”

“I like Sister,” Wen Jin said, acting cute softly. She didn’t care about property or land. She just wanted her Sister to always be with her like this.

Shen Hanzhi enjoyed the little bunny’s affection. She stroked her back. “Little Jin, have you thought about what you want to study? Or do you have any hobbies?”

The little bunny hummed and buried her face deeper in Shen Hanzhi’s arms. She liked planting flowers and plants, even farming. Maybe because she was locked in Rose Manor too long, she envied the rose field workers. Day after day, she watched them tend to plants, trimming branches. Wen Jin felt deep envy. At least those workers were free, unlike her, confined for years in a stifling, cramped attic, never seeing the sun.

But was farming a common hobby? Wen Jin wasn’t sure. “Sister, can I farm in the future? Vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plants—I want to grow them all.”

Shen Hanzhi nodded with a smile. Last time, Wen Jin mentioned her interest in planting flowers.

“Then, does my little bunny want to go to college?” Shen Hanzhi asked gently.

“Sister, I don’t know anything. Can I do it? Isn’t college hard to get into? I just learned pinyin and math. Is it too late?” Wen Jin asked. She wanted to study. Wen Xin and others mocked her as illiterate. She wanted to prove she wasn’t.

Shen Hanzhi coaxed softly, “It’s not too late. You had fewer years to study than others. Getting into college would already be amazing. We don’t need to aim too high. Scoring over 200 on the college entrance exam, passing the junior college arts cutoff, is enough. Nandu City has a specialized agricultural junior college, Nandu City Agricultural College. We’ll aim for that.”

Two hundred points could come from just Chinese and English. Wen Jin had little foundation. Studying for a year, her scores across subjects could likely reach 200. She could choose history, politics, and biology as electives. With effort, Shen Hanzhi thought 200 was achievable. It was a challenge for Wen Jin, who hadn’t studied these subjects before.

“Okay, Sister, I’ll work hard,” Wen Jin said, cheering herself on. She wanted to go to college.

After discussing with Wen Jin, Shen Hanzhi arranged an English tutor to start with speaking, teaching grammar over a year. It would be better than just textbooks.

For the other electives, Shen Hanzhi found teachers to teach Wen Jin on weekends. Main subject teachers rested then, so Wen Jin’s schedule became packed.

“Little Jin, will studying all week be too tiring?” Shen Hanzhi asked gently.

“No, Sister. I want to get into college soon. I’m not afraid of being tired,” Wen Jin said confidently. She wanted to prove she wasn’t just a kid to her Sister.