The Black Lotus Villainess Only Wants To Possess Me - Chapter 9

Ye Chengxing felt alternating waves of cold and heat. The cold stemmed from the sheer vileness and disgust of this blackmail tactic, while the heat was pure, uncontainable rage.

The video quickly finished playing, and Lin Que’s voice, still tinged with amusement, echoed again: “Miss Ye, to be honest, this is Li Jia’s first proper public appearance. Have you seen the netizens’ comments? Everyone’s praising her, saying they love her. Such a promising future! Since you care about her so much, you wouldn’t want her career to plummet because of these nude videos, would you?”

Seeing Ye Chengxing’s silence, Lin Que laughed unrestrainedly. “You know what will happen if this video goes public. An artist with such a scandalous history? No one would dare hire her.”

At this, Ye Chengxing abruptly looked up at Lin Que.

At that moment, she could barely imagine what Li Jia, the original character, had endured.

When Lin Que met her gaze, he dramatically clutched his shoulders, feigning fear, but his smile only widened. “Miss Ye, don’t look at me like that! And tell your bodyguard to back off too. If you scare me, I might just release those photos and videos right away.”

Ye Chengxing subtly pinched her palm, feeling a faint numbness in her fingertips from the tangled emotions of anger, disgust, and revulsion.

Don’t act rashly, she repeated inwardly, remembering the recording device in her pocket. When she looked back at Lin Que, she even managed a smile.

Lin Que was unnerved by Ye Chengxing’s smile, feeling both frightened and flustered. But remembering the leverage he held, he regained his composure. Even if Ye Chengxing wanted to retaliate, she would have to think twice about those photos and videos.

Besides, how many of these wealthy and powerful people are truly sincere? They’re only here for the novelty, a fleeting whim. What happens when the initial excitement fades? They’re so protective now, but once the novelty wears off, they’ll likely forget the other person’s name entirely, throwing themselves into the arms of their next new infatuation.

Lin Que didn’t see this as a big deal. In time, Ye Chengxing would tire of this one and might even ask him to help find another. Then everything would be harmonious again.

With this thought, the Beta spread his hands and shrugged. “Miss Ye, it’s your first time keeping a beautiful little pet. I understand the novelty. If she cries, you’d probably move heaven and earth just to make her smile. I get it. But don’t forget your own status, and don’t forget hers. You could have anyone you want. Why make such a scene with me? Is it worth burning bridges? Miss Ye, we’re the real friends here…”

Ye Chengxing cut him off, rising abruptly to her feet.

“Li Jia isn’t my pet; she’s a person,” Ye Chengxing said, looking down at Lin Que. Despite Lin Que being a Beta, he felt the Alpha’s oppressive aura. “I’m taking this contract. I hope you can keep smiling like this in the future. Don’t dig your own grave.”

Having recorded what she wanted, Ye Chengxing turned off the recording device. After delivering this casual remark, she picked up the contract from the table and left the conference room with her bodyguards.

Lin Que watched her retreating figure, then burst into even louder laughter.

He had heard rumors that Miss Ye of the Ye Family had undergone a personality change, but he hadn’t believed them. Even when she confronted him today, he initially thought it was just an act. He never imagined it was genuine. Ye Chengxing had even declared, “Li Jia isn’t my pet; she’s a person.” She must be truly infatuated.

Lin Que laughed for a long time before finally stopping. Though the laughter subsided, the thought of her parting words still amused him. He immediately drafted a message and sent it to his usual group of second-generation heirs.

Such a hilarious story was too good to keep to himself.

After leaving Starflash Entertainment, Ye Chengxing’s expression remained icy.

The accompanying bodyguards held their breath, afraid to make a sound. However, a newly hired bodyguard—one who had also been in the conference room with Ye Chengxing earlier—spoke up angrily, “Miss Ye, that scum inside will definitely get what’s coming to him.”

Before Ye Chengxing could respond, the other bodyguards, who had served the Ye Family for longer and knew Ye Chengxing’s true nature all too well, flinched in unison.

Daring to say such a thing will surely anger Miss Ye, they thought, their hearts pounding with anxiety for the new bodyguard.

Several bodyguards exchanged worried glances, trying to warn the newcomer with their eyes.

The new bodyguard understood their signals but, blinded by anger, couldn’t restrain herself. She continued to vehemently condemn Lin Que, convinced that even if she did, it wouldn’t matter. Miss Ye is a good person, not the monster they describe, she thought.

Hearing the bodyguard’s words, Ye Chengxing let out a soft sigh. The other bodyguards immediately assumed the newcomer wouldn’t survive the night. But then, they heard Ye Chengxing say, “That kind of scum deserves retribution. Even if fate doesn’t deliver it, I’ll make sure he gets what’s coming to him.”

As her words hung in the air, the new bodyguard was the first to react, clenching her fist fiercely. “Miss Ye is right! We must make him pay!”

The other bodyguards froze for a few seconds, exchanging terrified glances.

Is Miss Ye so enraged she’s planning to silence all of us?! they wondered, their fear intensifying.

After getting back into the car, Ye Chengxing had finally calmed down completely. The main reason was a message from her assistant, which could be summarized in one sentence:

Lin Que has many powerful protectors. Investigating him will take time and won’t be easy.

She stared at the message for a long while before closing her phone.

Indeed, this wouldn’t be easy.

Lin Que had clearly done this kind of thing more than once or twice. The two sides had gradually become intertwined like a tightly twisted rope through these transactions. If she wanted to investigate Lin Que and expose everything, it would be incredibly difficult.

But no matter how difficult, she had to try with all her might.

These people had to pay for their actions.

Ye Chengxing narrowed her eyes, mentally planning her next steps.

The recording she had just obtained was undoubtedly evidence, but it wasn’t enough. She needed to turn this passive situation into one where she held all the cards.

As she was thinking, she heard a faint sound growing louder. She realized it was raining outside, and the downpour was quite heavy.

The junior bodyguard had moved to another escort vehicle, leaving the car eerily silent, so quiet she could almost hear her own breathing.

The bodyguard, who was driving, clearly noticed the heavy rain and spoke up, “Miss Ye, what are your instructions for the next step?”

Ye Chengxing pressed her fingers to her temples. Her mind was a jumble of conflicting thoughts, making it impossible to sort out a clear plan. It would be best to return home, carefully consider each step, and then act.

But just as she was about to say, Let’s go back to the villa, she suddenly remembered the bland, nearly identical nutrient solutions and the utterly simple, mediocre-tasting dishes.

Over the past few days, she had come to understand the state of food in this world.

What she considered commonplace dishes were now considered lost ancient delicacies. Apart from the mass-produced nutrient solutions, which were made by simply mixing ingredients according to pre-set ratios, the only foods that could be freshly prepared were extremely simple.

Yet even these simple, easy-to-make dishes were rare. The few who could prepare them had monopolized the market, keeping recipes strictly encrypted and catering exclusively to the upper class. The limited quantities of food available for sale were exorbitantly priced, leading most people to opt for nutrient solutions—convenient, quick, and affordable.

In this world, even ordinary food, let alone gourmet cuisine, had become a rare luxury, as precious as gold.

Thinking this, Ye Chengxing changed her mind at the last moment. “Let’s not go back to the villa yet. I need to buy some groceries.” She really didn’t want to eat the pre-made meals anymore; it would be better to buy ingredients and cook herself.

The bodyguard acknowledged her request and turned at the next intersection, driving in a different direction.

Despite the heavy rain, the roads remained busy. By the time they finished shopping for ingredients and kitchenware and returned to the villa, it was already afternoon.

The car was equipped with umbrellas, so Ye Chengxing didn’t get wet at all when she got out, despite the sudden downpour. Still, a dampness clung to her clothes.

But the moment she stepped through the main entrance, Xiao Bai, who had been eagerly waiting to welcome her home, immediately dried her off with warm, enthusiastic licks. He even tried to help her take off her coat.

Feeling a bit awkward, Ye Chengxing removed her coat herself and handed it to Xiao Bai.

She glanced at the staircase leading upstairs, her mind involuntarily drifting to what Li Jia might be doing at this moment.

At this hour, the tutor should have already left.

Ye Chengxing turned toward the stairs, thinking this, but before she could take a step, a melodious voice called down from above, “Sister, you’re back.”

Li Jia still held a pen in her hand, its cap missing. The Omega’s eyes curved slightly, giving the impression that she was genuinely delighted to see Ye Chengxing return home, her joy completely unfeigned.

Seeing Li Jia, the furrow between Ye Chengxing’s brows, deepened by her earlier thoughts, instantly smoothed into a gentle smile. “Yes, I just got back.”

When facing Li Jia, she didn’t want to appear too burdened, nor did she want Li Jia to sense anything deeper. After escaping that place, Li Jia had finally begun to smile again, and Ye Chengxing wanted that smile to linger—longer, longer, preferably forever.