Strategy to Conquer the Vicious Female Supporting Character [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 4

Just as Qi Lin expected, the next morning, the CEO/President’s office sent her an invitation.

On the phone, the beautiful secretary’s voice carried a lofty indifference and impatience, “Come to President Gu’s office within ten minutes.”

Then the call ended.

Hmm, it was practically a textbook example of a brainless vicious female supporting role.

Qi Lin put down her phone and gave a half-hearted clap.

This beautiful secretary was the very same woman who had walked in on Gu Fei’s office fling with An Xiaoxiao. As the overly conspicuous third party in the original storyline’s male and female leads’ first encounter, the beautiful secretary unsurprisingly became the first cannon-fodder supporting female in the plot.

Qi Lin had zero interest in dealing with such a low-level villain. What she needed to focus on was how to deal with Gu Fei.

In fact, Gu Fei had probably instructed the secretary to bring Qi Lin to his office. Like every emotionally clueless straight man, he naively believed that even if his lover and the new girl he was currently pursuing met, nothing would happen at all.

But of course the beautiful secretary wouldn’t see it that way. She had witnessed Gu Fei’s captivated glance at An Xiaoxiao, and she had also seen how the CEO was now favoring her with resources. How could she not feel jealous or act out? Take this call for example — she didn’t bother to fetch Qi Lin in person, only made a lazy phone call with a vague instruction, all just to make things difficult for a new rival who didn’t even know her way around the company yet.

Even if An Xiaoxiao managed to ask around for directions, the CEO’s office wasn’t someplace you could just waltz into. If the secretary delayed a bit before finally going to bring An Xiaoxiao in, it would make Gu Fei annoyed with her for being late while also earning gratitude from the helpless newcomer. Either way, she couldn’t be blamed.

Outside the CEO’s office, the beautiful secretary smiled smugly, full of confidence.

However, everything she had planned, Qi Lin had already anticipated. After all, she had been a CEO herself for many years. She was more than familiar with the petty schemes of her subordinates.

So, she simply stayed in her dorm, enjoying the air conditioning. Much more comfortable.

If Gu Fei got annoyed at her for being late, all the better. Ideally, he wouldn’t even develop feelings for her. As for the idea of the new girl being helpless — Qi Lin simply didn’t see that as a concern.

So unfortunately for the beautiful secretary, both of her schemes fell completely flat.

In fact, as the day went on without a single whisper of Qi Lin’s appearance in the company, the secretary began to panic a little.

Messing with the newbie was one thing — she could always shift the blame onto her for being late — but if she failed to complete a task personally assigned by the CEO, that would be her problem.

Left with no choice, the secretary hurriedly dialed Qi Lin’s number again.

Qi Lin glanced at the caller ID and manually declined the call.

She didn’t care in the slightest how dramatic the secretary’s expression became on the other end.

Qi Lin’s indifference came from the fact that the woman simply wasn’t worth her attention — but that didn’t mean she would let herself be pushed around.

If you do something, take responsibility for it. Everyone’s an adult. It’s time to understand that.

She checked the time. It was about right. Any more delay and she might genuinely annoy Gu Fei, and that wouldn’t be fun. Qi Lin casually freshened up and made her way to the company at a leisurely pace.

The {“Charm Enhancement Spray”} wasn’t a one-time use item — it was still in effect on Qi Lin. In just the short distance from her dorm to the company, she had already attracted countless obsessed stares. More than a few people even tried to strike up a conversation with her. By the time she arrived, the two young women at the front desk blushed the moment they laid eyes on her.

Qi Lin: “……”

She had completely forgotten about this.

[Qi Lin: 403, can this spray be temporarily hidden?]

[403: It can, but you’ll need to purchase the [‘Attribute Suppressant’] from the system shop. It costs 10,000 experience points. Host, you… might only be able to use it in the next world…]

Qi Lin: “……”

Well, this was awkward. With such strong charm, wouldn’t it be even harder to shake off the male lead?

But what Qi Lin cared more about was something else.

[Qi Lin: I can only use it in the next world? Does that mean I can bring this spray with me to the next world?]

[403: Yes, Host. All ‘attribute-enhancing products’ in the system shop are permanent — unless otherwise specified — and are effective across all small worlds.]

[Qi Lin: Good.]

That’s actually pretty great.

Qi Lin smiled, making the young receptionist so flustered she couldn’t even lift her head.

Qi Lin suddenly noticed a gaze — intense and full of presence — cast in her direction.

She turned instinctively and saw a stunningly beautiful woman who exuded just as much presence.

She wore a black custom-fitted dress. Her naturally wavy, jet-black hair cascaded down to her waist. With phoenix eyes, red lips, and a cool demeanor, even just standing there, she radiated irresistible charm.

Qi Lin remembered who she was.

Dong Zheng — Filmstar Entertainment’s number one actress, the youngest Best Actress winner in the history of the Golden Film Awards. Born into a prestigious family, known for her low profile and aloof temperament.

With credentials like that, there was no doubt — she was one of the original storyline’s vicious female supporting characters.

And among them, she was the most formidable. She had the most screen time, served as An Xiaoxiao’s role model early on, even offering her support — until her true, sinister intentions were revealed later. Aside from the first cannon-fodder beauty secretary, all the other supporting female villains who framed An Xiaoxiao had, to some extent, Dong Zheng’s hidden involvement.

Honestly, from Qi Lin’s perspective as a reader of the original novel, if this girl weren’t so aloof and reserved, with her background, looks, and brains, becoming Mrs. Gu would’ve been effortless. Winning over Gu Fei’s heart wouldn’t have been out of the question either.

It was only when her beloved was about to find true love that Dong Zheng finally snapped. She staged a kidnapping-murder plot against An Xiaoxiao, but Gu Fei risked his life to save her. Dong Zheng then rushed in to save Gu Fei, ultimately dying to fulfill the male and female lead’s happily-ever-after ending. It was truly tragic.

Yes — Dong Zheng was the last villainous supporting character to be dealt with in the whole story, the final boss in every sense. She was indisputably the second female lead.

…So why was this film queen showing up so early?! Qi Lin was confused — she hadn’t even finished the secretary arc yet!

Dong Zheng acted as though she hadn’t seen Qi Lin at all. She simply headed toward the exit with her manager and assistant.

But just then, Qi Lin suddenly remembered something important.

The female lead in “The Bl00d-Stained Hairpin” was played by none other than this film queen! They were about to work together in the same production!

As long as she stayed away from Gu Fei — that landmine — this film queen was actually a pretty good person. After all, she was a genuine rich and beautiful heiress. She had no need to nitpick with others. Qi Lin thought it was best to cling to this powerful figure early. Not only would it be helpful for her career, she could even help Dong Zheng pursue the male lead, and fulfill her own romantic arc by helping others find their socially equal match! A triple win!

So Qi Lin quickly called out, “Film Queen! President Gu told me to go to his office, but I don’t know where it is. Could you please show me the way?”

Dong Zheng paused mid-step.

Her manager looked exasperated. Where did this shameless little newbie come from, asking the top actress of Filmstar to show her the way?

But before the manager could say anything, Dong Zheng had already turned around. A simple motion, yet full of grace.

She looked at Qi Lin with her usual coolness and said, “Mm.”