Quick Transmigration: The Villain Is Too Pampered and Alluring - Chapter 49
Overnight, Sheng Nuan went from being a minor, insignificant newcomer in the workplace to becoming the general manager. The first thing she did when she took office was to investigate Huang Shao and Kou Shaocong’s accounts, forcing them to cover the losses and then kicking them out.
She wasn’t worried about not being able to manage the company well. Her secretary Lin Chi, sent by the regional office, had plenty of experience. She could easily learn as she went.
Most importantly, she intended to thoroughly clean up the company’s negative culture: employees slacking off during work hours only to stay late, abusing company funds under the guise of business entertainment, and those who used flattery and personal connections to replace performance evaluations… especially when it came to the likes of Huang Shao and Kou Shaocong. Such nepotism needed to be eradicated.
Several days passed in a flurry of work, and it wasn’t until she was invited to a c0cktail party that Sheng Nuan remembered she still hadn’t gotten around to treating Ye Nanxun to a meal.
She felt like she had really missed out. How could dealing with these company issues possibly compare to spending time with Ye Nanxun? What a loss!
Sitting in the car on her way to the party, Sheng Nuan was thinking about texting Ye Nanxun.
Just as she was about to send the message, she remembered she’d be drinking at the party and would likely have a headache the next morning, making it hard to get out of bed. So it would be better to invite him out after she got some sleep.
Yes, that would work.
Before long, Sheng Nuan arrived at the venue and got out of the car with Lin Susu.
Lin Susu had just returned from her audition in Y Country the previous day, and as expected, she had secured the role of Ah Cha.
The c0cktail party was filled with wealthy and influential individuals, as well as many from the entertainment industry, so Sheng Nuan brought Lin Susu along to help her expand her network.
Lin Susu was no fool. By now, many in the industry knew that a small-time actress named “Lin Susu” had snatched up a role in a major international production, so many were eager to meet her.
Meanwhile, many people were discreetly trying to figure out Sheng Nuan’s background. After all, she had suddenly become the young general manager of a well-known multinational company.
Although Sheng Nuan’s business skills weren’t strong, she had no trouble navigating social events like this. She was completely at ease.
As Ye Nanxun stepped out of the lounge area and into the party, the first thing he saw was Sheng Nuan, whose fair skin seemed even more radiant against her dark blue evening gown. She was holding a wine glass, chatting and laughing with a young man.
That person was one of the people on the wall she had climbed over. His name seemed to be… Xiao Ze?
Ye Nanxun’s face darkened instantly.
He had been waiting like crazy for her call these days. Even two days ago, to attract attention, he posted a message in a circle of friends visible only to Sheng Nuan: Stomachache.
But from beginning to end, Sheng Nuan never asked him.
He was unwilling to give up and sent her another message, asking if she was busy these days. And she replied… busy.
Ye Nanxun knew that she had suddenly become the general manager of a company and was making waves, but… did that mean she could go back on her word?
What happened to treating him to a meal?
Had she forgotten all about it after seeing her wall?
Ye Nanxun’s lips tightened as he fought the urge to rush over. It took all his willpower to hold back, repeatedly reminding himself: What she does has nothing to do with you. You’re nothing to her!
Just then, a figure appeared in front of him.
It was Sheng Mian, elegantly dressed.
“President Qing, it’s nice to see you again,” Sheng Nuan said with a smile, her eyes full of nostalgia. “After our last chance meeting, I mentioned wanting to catch up with you. I was worried it might be too abrupt, considering how busy you must be.”
Ye Nanxun shifted his gaze away from the other side and focused on Sheng Mian, using it as a way to divert his attention.
Sheng Mian noticed Ye Nanxun’s cold, tense expression, and also saw that he had been looking at her good cousin, Sheng Nuan. However, Sheng Mian misunderstood.
She assumed that Ye Nanxun’s expression was due to resentment and hatred…
“President Qing, you asked me about Nuan Nuan last time. I didn’t expect that not long after, I would run into her.”
Ye Nanxun’s eyes immediately lit up, though he kept his expression calm. “Oh?”
Sheng Mian smiled wryly, a bit helpless. “She’s working as an assistant for an artist now… I want to take care of her and have her by my side, but she refuses.
Ye Nanxun frowned slightly.
Sheng Mian continued, “If that were all, I wouldn’t mind, but I’ve noticed she’s involved in some… questionable activities.”
Ye Nanxun’s brow furrowed deeper. “What do you mean?”
“Last time we met, she drove a Rolls-Royce. I thought it was a car belonging to the artist she was with, but later I found out that the car wasn’t the artist’s… Nuan Nuan is just a small assistant, where did the car come from?”
Sheng Mian glanced over at Sheng Nuan and added meaningfully, “Today she appeared here again. President Qing, does her outfit look like something a little assistant could afford?”
The implication of Sheng Mian’s words was already quite clear: Sheng Nuan is an assistant, yet she wears designer brands and drives luxury cars… She must be relying on a sugar daddy!
In the end, she even concluded: “President Qing, although I truly hope she is doing well, to be honest, whether it was back then or now… Nuan Nuan is not worthy of you. Even though she is my cousin, I have to speak the truth.”
After Sheng Mian finished speaking, she realized that Ye Nanxun’s expression seemed different from what she had imagined.
He didn’t get angry or show any disdain or contempt for Sheng Nuan. Instead, with a slight, enigmatic smile, he said, “You hope she’ll do well?”
Sheng Mian pressed her lips into a smile and said, “She’s my cousin, of course I want her to be well.”
Ye Nanxun’s lips curled faintly. “Oh, I forgot to mention, the car she drove last time… it’s mine.”
The smile on Sheng Mian’s face faltered, and she froze there for a moment…
Sheng Nuan, unaware that Sheng Mian was badmouthing her to Ye Nanxun, finally managed to shake off Xiao Ze who was pestering her and let out a long sigh of relief.
Aii, just sending some flowers and a set of evening wear can get such enthusiastic treatment… Little fresh meats are indeed the cutest creatures.
At that moment, someone stopped in front of her.
Sheng Nuan looked up and was a little surprised.
The man in front of her wore silver rimless glasses, his complexion paler than most, and he exuded a refined, aristocratic air… Most importantly, he was someone she knew.
Shang Yue.
Hadn’t he gone back to inherit the Field family title as a baron? What was he doing here?
“I knew it was you.”
Shang Yue curled his lips into a smile and said, “I’ve always had people keep an eye on the changes in the Norman family… When I heard that a young woman suddenly took charge at a domestic grassroots company, I guessed it was you. And I was right.”
He sighed softly. “I never believed you would die so easily.”
Sheng Nuan raised an eyebrow. “If that’s the case, then why did you admit guilt when my dad came to settle the score with you?”
Before she could finish, Shang Yue interrupted her with a bitter smile. “Back then, it was my fault. I interfered with your bodyguards, and Mr. Norman wanted to put on a show to protect you, so of course he had to hold me accountable.”
He added, “Whether you were truly dead or not, it was something I had to face.”
Sheng Nuan pursed her lips. “Oh, forget it. It’s been so long, and even though you were a bit mysterious back then, you did help me in the end. Let’s clear the slate and call it even.”
hang Yue laughed when he heard this and then nodded. “Okay, I’ve only just returned to the country a couple of days ago. Since you’ve been here, if it’s convenient, could you—”
“Can’t!”
A cold voice interrupted him.
Sheng Nuan turned to see Ye Nanxun approaching, holding a wine glass. He stood beside her with an expressionless face, casting a cold glance at Shang Yue. “So, it turns out to be Baron Field.”
Shang Yue actually harbored a deep disdain for the Field family and disliked being called by that title. He also knew that Ye Nanxun was doing it deliberately.
Over the past few years, the Field family’s market share in H Country has been steadily shrinking and facing increasing pressure, largely due to the man standing in front of him.
The enmity between them was irreconcilable.
Shang Yue gave Ye Nanxun a brief look before smiling at Sheng Nuan. “I suppose I’ll have to reach out another time, since we’ve been interrupted.”
With that, he clinked glasses with Sheng Nuan, drained his drink in one gulp, and placed the empty glass on a waiter’s tray before turning around and walking away…
Sheng Nuan didn’t care about Shang Yue leaving. She turned and noticed the wine glass in Ye Nanxun’s hand, immediately frowning.
Ye Nanxun’s breath instantly caught.
Was she mad?
Was she angry because he chased Shang Yue away?
Deep bitterness welled in his heart as Ye Nanxun muttered, “I’m sorry…”
At the same time, Sheng Nuan spoke up in frustration. “What’s wrong with you? You know you have a bad stomach, yet you’re still drinking?”
Ye Nanxun’s unspoken words suddenly faltered, and he stared at her in a daze.
Only after speaking did Sheng Nuan realize she might be overstepping. Just then, someone enthusiastically approached Ye Nanxun and enthusiastically clinked glasses with him.
“President Qing, long time no see. Regarding the Nanfu Mountain land project last time, Mr. Yang truly admires you immensely. President Qing, I toast to you.”
Ye Nanxun had just raised his wine glass when someone snatched it out of his hand.
Sheng Nuan took Ye Nanxun’s wine glass, tipped it back, and drank it all. “He can’t drink, I’ll drink it for him…”
The man was briefly stunned, but quickly recovered and said a few polite words with a smile.
Beside her, Ye Nanxun watched the girl who held his wine glass quietly. His emotions were churning inside, threatening to overwhelm him.
At that moment, Sheng Nuan finally began to feel the effects of the alcohol.
Her tolerance for alcohol was average. After just two glasses… and now another one, and a different kind of drink at that, she was starting to feel… a bit tipsy.
Grabbing Ye Nanxun’s arm to steady herself, she tried to stay composed. “I think I’m a little tipsy… I need to go home.”
Ye Nanxun frowned slightly and gently pulled her into his arms. “I’ll take you back.”
Already feeling a bit floaty and unable to think straight, Sheng Nuan instinctively agreed, allowing Ye Nanxun to half-support and half-carry her out of the venue.
In the back of the crowd, Sheng Mian stared intently as Ye Nanxun led Sheng Nuan away… biting her lip and clenching her fist tightly.
In the banquet hall, many people withdrew their gazes, filled with surprise and curiosity: Who is that girl who has managed to make the head of the Qing family who had never been close to women make an exception and get so close to her?
T/N: Meanwhile, Sheng Nuan:
