The Villainess Is Pretending to Be Sweet Again Today (Transmigration) - Chapter 28

“You’re saying that woman named Nuo Yang bought the company?”

Long Yingjun looked incredulous as he questioned his assistant: “Are you absolutely sure? That woman looks like a fresh college graduate. Where would she get the money to acquire a company?”

The assistant confirmed repeatedly: “We’ve investigated thoroughly. Nuo Yang did indeed purchase that company. Besides that company, she only owns one property—nothing else.”

No cars, no mansions, no major companies, yet she managed to get Anzhong Law Firm to work for her?

Anzhong Law Firm was notorious in the circle for being money-grubbing—they only took cases for clients with assets no less than ten billion. They wouldn’t even glance at small fry.

Beyond their exorbitant fees, Anzhong’s lawyers were all elite professionals, each with academic credentials from the very top of the pyramid.

How did Nuo Yang manage to collaborate with such a high-end firm?

And their relationship seems so close…

Long Yingjun couldn’t help but wonder—could this unremarkable-looking girl actually be the daughter of some tycoon on the rich list?

If there really was a wealthy figure powerful enough to erase her basic information, their status must be at least on par with the Long family.

Long Yingjun’s brows furrowed. No wonder Long Huaichang acted so brazenly, claiming she had no interest in competing for the Long family fortune. It seems his little sister had found herself an even bigger backer.

At this thought, Long Yingjun gnashed his teeth in frustration.

Regarding the Long family’s billions in assets, they are now entirely in the hands of the legal wife, Mu Jiazhao. After the inheritance was settled, Long Yingjun only received nominal titles in a few companies, without actually getting a single cent of real money.

Now, Long Huaichang has latched onto some unknown wealthy woman—how could this not infuriate him?

He was practically seething with rage!!!

At present, the only assets under Long Yingjun’s name are a few properties and villas inherited from his parents, along with a handful of nightclubs in the city center. By all accounts, he was the worst-off among the rich second generation.

To make matters worse, business at the nightclubs had been sluggish lately, leaving him even more irritable.

“Go dig up more on that Nuo Yang,” Long Yingjun said with a darkened expression. “I refuse to believe she has no background at all.”

After dismissing his assistant, Long Yingjun was still fuming. It was bad enough that Mu Jiazhao, that ruthless woman, had him under her thumb—but now even Long Huaichang, that underage brat, had managed to humiliate him. The disgrace was unbearable!

In a fit of anger, he swept all the documents off his desk, grabbed his coat, and stomped out over the scattered papers without a care for whether it was still working hours.

No one dared to stop him as he stormed out of the Long Group headquarters, though news of his abrupt departure quickly reached the top-floor CEO’s office.

Mu Jiazhao was still reviewing documents when her assistant informed her that Long Yingjun had thrown a tantrum in his office for unknown reasons. A faint smile curled at the corners of her lips.

The woman in her forties had aged gracefully, her smooth complexion making her look barely over thirty. Her refined makeup lent her an air of effortless elegance, and her warm features gave off an approachable first impression.

With a calm tone, Mu Jiazhao said to her assistant, “If Long Yingjun doesn’t want to be deputy director, I have no problem replacing him. His tardiness and early departures should be recorded according to company policy. If his performance review at the end of the month is unsatisfactory, he’ll have to go.”

The assistant hesitated. “But isn’t the deputy director your nephew?”

“Even brothers must settle accounts clearly.” Mu Jiazhao tilted her head slightly. “If he doesn’t work hard, he shouldn’t work at all. Maybe lazing around at home would suit him better.”

The assistant knew better than to comment further. Seeing her silence, Mu Jiazhao asked, “What about that illegitimate daughter? How has she been lately?”

“Seems the same as before—nothing out of the ordinary.”

“How quiet of her.”

Mu Jiazhao tapped her crimson lips with the cap of her pen and smiled. “I just wonder if she’ll stay that way forever.”

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Nuo Yang becoming the boss naturally delighted both the company employees and herself.

So, this Friday, Nuo Yang decided to treat the entire staff to a meal!

“I’ve already reserved a private room at the restaurant next door and ordered five tables of food,” Nuo Yang said somewhat sheepishly during the routine meeting. “Once we finish work at 3 PM on Friday, everyone is invited to join the dinner.”

Familiar faces from the editorial department immediately started banging the tables and cheering, “Boss Nuo is awesome! Boss Nuo’s treating us!”

Blushing from the attention, Nuo Yang quickly clarified, “Please don’t call me Boss Nuo. The general manager position hasn’t changed. I just hope everyone can continue working as usual.”

Chu Kexin piped up, “So if I get criticized for my articles again, can I ask Little Nuo to plead my case with the general manager?”

Nuo Yang laughed, “As long as you write properly, the general manager won’t scold you.”

The general manager sat nearby with a benevolent smile. Since the company wasn’t his anyway and the new owner had spoken, he was happy to take it easy. As long as his job was secure and he could keep paying his car and mortgage loans, nothing else really mattered!

Although the company had suddenly changed ownership, the atmosphere remained largely unchanged. Nuo Yang had always been somewhat of a slacker—even when she was just an intern editor, she mostly relied on Cheng Bai and others to push her forward. Now as the owner with no one to direct her work, she naturally became even more laid-back.

‘Buzz—’

Her phone vibrated in her pocket. Pulling it out, Nuo Yang saw a message from Long Huaichang:

Sis, I want to eat out. Let’s go to the food stalls on Friday?

Can’t, I already have plans on Friday

Only after replying did Nuo Yang realize something and added: Aren’t you supposed to be in class right now? Why are you on your phone?

Long Huaichang replied quickly: It’s self-study period

Self-study doesn’t count! If the grade supervisor catches you, they’ll call me again

Don’t worry, I’m being sneaky. They won’t notice

Nuo Yang felt more helpless than annoyed at Long Huaichang’s furtive behavior, like a hardworking mother doting on her child.

When Nuo Yang didn’t reply immediately, Long Huaichang sent an adorable sticker, then added:Looks like the weather might change this afternoon. Can you bring me an umbrella?

Nuo Yang glanced up at the darkening sky—it did look like rain was coming. The temperature had dropped sharply recently, bringing a distinct late-autumn chill. That morning, Nuo Yang had even felt her neck getting cold, realizing scarf weather would soon arrive.

If it rained, Long Huaichang would surely get soaked. Since Nuo Yang didn’t have much work anyway, she agreed to bring an umbrella.

Approaching the reception desk, Nuo Yang smiled at the familiar staff: “Could I borrow one of the company umbrellas? It looks like rain, and I need to pick someone up.”

The receptionists had always gotten along well with Nuo Yang, bonding over shared working-class struggles.

“Going to pick up Little Huai again?” one receptionist asked while handing over a folding umbrella. “Is she about to start winter break soon?”

Taking the umbrella, Nuo Yang replied, “Probably? I’m not sure when their vacation starts.”

“You should bring her to the office during break. She’d probably be bored staying home alone all day.”

“Hmm… That makes sense. We can bring her over when she’s on break.”

It would also help save on heating costs at home.

By the time Nuo Yang arrived at the school, the sky had grown even gloomier. It looked like rain would start pouring any minute now.

Nuo Yang had originally planned to wait at the school gate for Long Huaichang to finish class, but when she told Long Huaichang she was at the entrance, the girl asked her to detour to a secluded corner of a nearby alley.

Though she didn’t quite understand why, Nuo Yang obediently followed the instructions.

The alley was likely just a leftover pathway from the neighboring residential area—narrow enough for only two people to walk side by side, both cramped and exceptionally hidden.

Next to the alley stood the school fence, beyond which was the sports field where students in blue-and-white uniforms were having P.E. class.

Standing outside the fence and peering in, Nuo Yang couldn’t help but feel puzzled. Weren’t they in the middle of class? Why had Long Huaichang asked her to come here?

“Psst—”

From beneath the shade of a tree on the other side of the fence came a rustling sound. Nuo Yang craned her neck and saw Long Huaichang waving at her.

“Sis! Over here!”

Long Huaichang seemed thrilled that Nuo Yang had come, happily gripping the fence as she said, “Sis, we’re having P.E. class right now.”

Watching Long Huaichang cling to the fence, Nuo Yang inexplicably felt like she was visiting someone locked up, while she herself was the family member coming for a prison visit.

Nuo Yang: “…”

She couldn’t dwell on it—the more she thought about it, the more accurate it seemed!!!

Completely unaware of what was going through her sister’s mind, Long Huaichang kept one hand on the fence while waving with the other. “Sis, why are you just standing there? Come closer!”

Nuo Yang took a deep breath. This was getting even more uncanny!!!!!!

Realizing how ridiculous her thoughts were, Nuo Yang steadied herself and crept forward, whispering, “I brought you an umbrella.”

When Nuo Yang finally stood before her, Long Huaichang’s dark, gleaming eyes fixed on her, brimming with joy.

“Why are you so happy today?” Nuo Yang asked, puzzled, as she held out the umbrella.

“I’m happy whenever I see you, sis,” Long Huaichang replied with a radiant smile. “Sis, I don’t want to attend P.E. anymore. Let’s skip class together.”

Before Nuo Yang could react, Long Huaichang agilely grabbed the fence and vaulted over it, landing atop the railing in an instant. Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders as she looked down at Nuo Yang, grinning. “Catch me, sis—I’m jumping down!”

Before Nuo Yang could react, Long Huaichang turned and jumped down!

Nuo Yang hurriedly reached out to catch her, but her delayed reaction meant she couldn’t make it in time. Long Huaichang moved swiftly, immediately throwing herself into Nuo Yang’s arms upon landing, wrapping her arms tightly around her waist with a mischievous grin.

“Sis,” Long Huaichang grabbed Nuo Yang’s jacket and said, “Let’s hurry up and go before the teacher comes looking for me.”

Nuo Yang paused for a moment before asking, “Xiao Huai, do you skip school often?”

Long Huaichang: “…No, sis, this is my first time.”

Nuo Yang wrinkled her nose—she didn’t believe that for a second, given how smooth those moves were.