Chapter 126: Simultaneously Offending Three Bigshots – Part Thirteen

Meng Xi and Xie Zhenxue were both stunned.

Watching the person she liked being pulled into someone else’s arms, Meng Xi instantly bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. “Yun Ning, so what if you’ve got a bit of filthy money? I, Meng Xi, will compete with you fair and square!”

Yu Liuxue was about to step in and defuse the situation, but the hand at her waist suddenly tightened, pulling her into a faintly fragrant embrace. Yun Ning curled her lips nonchalantly. “There’s no need.”

“You’ll never be richer than me.”

Yu Liuxue looked up. “!!!”

“Oh~! System, this villain is outrageously arrogant,” she said with satisfaction.

The System rolled its eyes. The Host must be itching to get locked up in a dark room and ravished by the villain, just like those books she deliberately left out for Yun Ning to see.

After Yun Ning’s words, not only Meng Xi but even Xie Zhenxue felt a surge of inexplicable anger. She stepped forward, a faint smile on her lips. “Yun Ning, this concerns Aunt Xiao’s lifelong happiness. Just being domineering isn’t enough.”

“Aunt Xiao has to like you too.”

As soon as Xie Zhenxue finished speaking, Meng Xi chimed in immediately. “Exactly. What era do you think this is? You think you can just force your way in?”

Yun Ning’s expression remained calm. She simply said, “Sorry, it’s getting late. We need to rest.”

With that, she called toward the door, “Xiao Yin, see the guests out.”

Xiao Yin, Yu Liuxue’s assistant, came in as soon as she heard her name. Sensing the tense atmosphere in the room, she quickly turned to Yu Liuxue. Yu Liuxue smiled, trying to free herself from Yun Ning’s hold, but Yun Ning wouldn’t let go. Left with no choice, she maintained her delicate pose and winked at her assistant. The assistant immediately said, “Miss Meng, Miss Xie, Sister Xiao needs to work on her script now. If you could please…”

“What about her?” Meng Xi pointed directly at Yun Ning. “Why isn’t she leaving?”

The assistant scratched her ear awkwardly. “Miss Yun still has business to discuss with Sister Xiao.” After a moment’s pause, she racked her brain for an explanation. “It’s about investing in the drama.”

Investment again! Meng Xi clenched her teeth. As she left, she shot Yun Ning a fierce glare. So what if she had money? Give her two years—she’d surpass Yun Ning for sure! But no matter how unwilling she felt, she couldn’t argue with Yun Ning’s confidence. Furious, she stormed off with her bag. “Yun Ning, just you wait!”

The assistant quickly turned to Xie Zhenxue. “Miss Xie, this way, please.”

Xie Zhenxue looked back at Yu Liuxue with longing and quietly clenched her fists. She wasn’t good enough yet to compete for Aunt Xiao. She had to become better. She had to win every major award and become the most outstanding, top-tier actress in the Entertainment Industry.

Only by standing at the top of the pyramid could she have the confidence to compete with Yun Ning and Meng Xi.

After Xie Zhenxue followed Meng Xi out, the assistant, at Yu Liuxue’s signal, closed the door and left. The room was suddenly quiet, with only Yu Liuxue and Yun Ning remaining. Just as Yu Liuxue was about to get up, Yun Ning lowered her head and stared at her without saying a word.

Yu Liuxue felt her scalp tingle under that gaze. She forced an awkward but polite smile. “Ning Ning, what is it?”

Yun Ning blinked slowly. Just when Yu Liuxue thought she was about to be pinned down and kissed senseless, Yun Ning let her go. “You should rest. I won’t bother you.”

With that, she stood up and left.

Yu Liuxue was left with a face full of question marks. Could it be… Yun Ning was just not into physical affection?

“Oh~! System, I’m so pitiful! The villain egged me on to offend both the female lead and the second female lead, then kicked me aside like garbage. This must be her evil plan! She wants to ruin my chances at happiness for the rest of my life!” Yu Liuxue collapsed onto her chair, tearfully complaining.

The System’s ears were ringing. It promptly activated Do Not Disturb mode. If it couldn’t hear her, the world was full of love and peace.

Meanwhile, Xiao Kewei had recently become obsessed with manual labor. The intense exhaustion and muscle training made him feel like he’d found the true meaning of life. Given his excellent performance and strong work ethic, he was even reassigned to carry stones. But his peaceful life was soon shattered by a push notification.

[Shocking! Three women seen sneaking out of top screenwriter Xiao Yuetong’s hotel room one after another. Is this a distortion of human nature or the collapse of morality…?]

Mom?! Xiao Kewei’s eyes widened. He quickly tapped on the notification, puzzled. Was his mom really that wild? Three at once? Was she planning to give him three stepmothers in one go? But when his eyes landed on the paparazzi photos, his expression froze.

Meng Xi?!

Xie Zhenxue?!!

And Yun Ning?!!!

He nearly died on the spot. He rubbed his eyes furiously. Was he just too tired and seeing things? But no matter how much he rubbed, the faces in the photos didn’t change.

He collapsed to the floor, trembling as he held his phone. What the hell was going on? Why was his mom with all three of his ex-girlfriends?

And they were even photographed entering and leaving a hotel together.

Xiao Kewei shivered again. Back when he was dating Xie Zhenxue and Meng Xi at the same time, Xie Zhenxue’s fans had already dug up dirt on him. They didn’t know about Yun Ning back then, but now… all three of his exes would rather be with his mother than with him. What would people think?

How was he supposed to show his face in public ever again?!

Wouldn’t netizens mock him mercilessly? Say that a grown man like him couldn’t even compete with his own mother, a woman past her prime?

Xiao Kewei forced a smile uglier than crying. Was this some kind of cosmic joke?

He didn’t even bother showering. Feeling that the bus was too slow, he hoisted it up and ran straight to the hotel near the set. Then he called Yu Liuxue. “Mom, I’m downstairs. There’s something I need to ask you.”

“Oh, come on up then.” Yu Liuxue wasn’t surprised that Xiao Kewei had come. After giving him the room number, she hung up and turned to her assistant, fuming. “Quick, go clear this up!”

What kind of nonsense was this? Even if she had the desire, she didn’t have the guts!

The assistant nodded frantically and headed out, only to run into Xiao Kewei rushing in. He braced himself against the doorframe and, upon seeing Yu Liuxue, immediately shouted, “Mom, what’s going on between you and Zhenxue and Xiao Xi?!”

His heart was bleeding. He’d worked so hard to win over those three women, and in the end, he didn’t get a single one. Worse, they all fell for his mom. Did that mean he’d unknowingly helped his mom court them? Why had he been so greedy, trying to date all three at once—only to end up finding three stepmothers for himself?

As her son looked like he was about to collapse, Yu Liuxue lazily lifted her eyelids. “How’s work going?”

Xiao Kewei shook his head in despair. “Mom, tell me the truth. Is it because the family debt is more than just ten million? Did you sell your beauty to Yun Ning and Xiao Xi to pay it off faster?”

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Yu Liuxue: “…?”

She immediately took off her shoes and started swinging them at him. Xiao Kewei scrambled away, wiping his tears as he fled in all directions. Yu Liuxue chased after him, shouting, “Is that really how you see your mother? You ungrateful child! If I don’t teach you a proper lesson today, I’m not worthy of the Xiao name!”

Despite her words, Yu Liuxue’s eyes lit up. Though she wasn’t actually bankrupt, this might just be the perfect way to pull Xiao Kewei back onto the right path!

So she stopped chasing him. Barefoot, she collapsed dramatically onto the sofa and began to cry into her hands. “Oh, my son! It’s all my fault! I thought, if I was lucky enough to win a few million or so, we wouldn’t have to worry about the family’s debts anymore.”

“But…” She shook her head, tears brimming in her eyes. “But I didn’t expect this… I didn’t expect it at all!”

Xiao Kewei froze in shock. He rushed over to her, stammering in disbelief, “Mom, don’t tell me… you went gambling?!”

Yu Liuxue quickly nodded like a pecking chick, full of regret as she stroked his head. “Don’t worry, son. I just had bad luck last time. Next time, I definitely won’t be so unlucky! I’ll win big and become the richest person in the world!”

Xiao Kewei felt the world spinning. Richest person in the world? More like the most indebted, hunted across the globe!

He clutched her hand, trembling, and swallowed hard. “Mom, please promise me, no more gambling, okay?” Afraid she’d refuse, he quickly added, “You don’t need to worry about the debts anymore. Just write down the total amount you owe, and I’ll take responsibility from now on. Okay?”

“Gambling is a bottomless pit. You can’t win, ever!” he said in despair.

Yu Liuxue blinked. “Really?”

“But how can I let you shoulder the burden of this family?” she said. “You’re only twenty-five. You’re still young. You haven’t even gotten married yet…”

“I’m not getting married,” Xiao Kewei said firmly, eyes resolute. He was afraid she’d start gambling again just to help him get married, so he decided to nip it in the bud. “Mom, the truth is, I don’t like women.”

Yu Liuxue: “???”

“It’s true,” Xiao Kewei raised his hand solemnly. “I only dated Zhenxue, Xiao Xi, and Ningning at the same time because I was afraid you’d find out. That way, you wouldn’t suspect anything.”

“If you don’t believe me, you can ask them. We’ve never even held hands.”

Yu Liuxue: “…”

She stared at him, speechless. There was no need to go this far. Did he really have to throw himself under the bus like that? She couldn’t help but stroke his cheek lovingly. “You really are my son.”

Even when it came to talking nonsense, he’d outdone his own mother.

Thinking she had agreed, Xiao Kewei was so moved he burst into tears. He pulled out pen and paper. “Mom, write it down. Even if I have to work like a mule for the rest of my life, I’ll pay off this debt and let you enjoy your golden years.”

Yu Liuxue looked at him, deeply touched. Then she took the pen and filled an entire page in one go.

Xiao Kewei stared at the unfamiliar names on the list, his lips trembling. He slowly picked up the paper covered in creditors’ names. “Liu Qingru, eighty million. Liang Yin, five million. Song Linxian, fifty million. Lin Qingyin, eight million. Yan Yi, twenty million…”

His face turned deathly pale. How many billions was this in total?

He laughed bitterly. “Mom, your friends sure are generous.”

Yu Liuxue lifted her chin proudly. “Of course. Back then, they didn’t even blink when they gave me the money.”

Xiao Kewei: “…” These damn rich ladies really were filthy rich! Why were they all so indulgent toward his mom?!

His hands trembled as he folded the paper. A man doesn’t cry easily, but he swallowed his tears. “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll pay it all back in ten years, I swear.”

Yu Liuxue nodded with satisfaction. “Son, I always knew you weren’t ordinary. You’re destined to stand at the top of the pyramid.”

After being comforted by his mother like that, Xiao Kewei felt like his pockets had grown even heavier. He left with dragging steps, and after standing in the cold wind by the roadside for a while, he suddenly realized—wait a minute! He had come to ask his mom about his ex-girlfriends, so how did it end with him taking on all her debts and even swearing off women?

If one day he changed his mind and wanted to get married, wouldn’t people say he was a scammer?

Xiao Kewei: “!!!”

What kind of mysterious charm did his mom possess that could make him so utterly bewitched, willing to sacrifice everything for her—even his future happiness? Those rich aunties probably got conned by her the same way.

Yu Liuxue didn’t know if Xiao Kewei would end up a winner in life, but at least now he wasn’t spending Xiao Yuetong’s money anymore and had even taken the initiative to shoulder her debts. It was all for his own good. If this pushed him to rise up and become a powerful tycoon, then all the money he earned would be his own. Yu Liuxue wouldn’t take a single cent more than she should.

She couldn’t help but say to the System, “Thinking about it, I’m actually kind of looking forward to it.”

The System quickly agreed. “Young people should strive hard. They can’t just laze around waiting for things to happen. Human effort isn’t just for money, but to realize their value in life.”

Yu Liuxue smiled and bluntly overturned the System’s logic. “No, we young people strive precisely for money. If not for money, who’d be willing to suffer and toil every day?”

System: “…”

From that day on, Xie Zhenxue threw herself into filming even more than before. Besides Yu Liuxue’s scripts, she took on many other high-quality projects, working nonstop all year round. One drama after another, with no breaks in between. People in the industry started calling her a workaholic.

Meng Xi also began working hard, humbly seeking advice. She followed her father around on business trips to learn the ropes. Later, she even successfully collaborated on a project with Xiao Kewei, who had transformed into the general manager of a construction company.

Only Yun Ning seemed lost. Aside from signing off on investment projects, she spent most of her time zoning out.

She sat on a swing, a book in her hands, eyes unfocused. She still couldn’t figure it out—what exactly was her relationship with Xiao Yuetong now? Lovers? Partners? Enemies?

They rarely contacted each other. The only time they crossed paths was when Xiao Yuetong came home. Other than that, there was almost no interaction.

Her lashes lowered slightly, and the breeze lifted her long, jet-black hair like a waterfall, making her pale, delicate features appear even more striking. But that day, when she’d blurted out those things, Xiao Yuetong hadn’t denied them. Didn’t that mean she had silently agreed?

Yun Ning frowned slightly. Had she been used by Xiao Yuetong?

Now she neither reached out nor clarified their relationship. Was she planning to pretend nothing had happened?

Just then, Yu Liuxue returned.

Seeing Yun Ning sitting alone on the swing in the yard, she instinctively walked over. “Why aren’t you in your room?”

Yun Ning looked at her calmly, though inside she was a mess. Her gaze fell on Yu Liuxue’s cherry-red lips and slowly couldn’t look away.

Yu Liuxue raised an eyebrow slightly and deliberately brushed her hair back behind her ear. She leaned in close, almost unconsciously. “Ningning, what’s wrong?”

Her breath brushed against the tip of Yun Ning’s nose, carrying a faint, sweet fragrance. Yun Ning instinctively held her breath, eyes widening slightly. Yu Liuxue smiled charmingly and took her hand. “I’m sorry. I’ve been neglecting you lately…”

But before her fingertips could finish their teasing caress, Yun Ning had already pinned her against the tree beside the swing. Yu Liuxue’s eyes flew open in panic, though she played dumb. “Ning Ning, what are you trying to do?!”

Yun Ning felt her mouth go dry. She tugged at the collar of her white shirt and narrowed her eyes.

After a brief struggle, her lips finally landed in a tentative kiss. Yu Liuxue’s eyes lit up, but she pretended to resist, her voice soft and trembling. “Ning Ning, don’t… what about Zhenxue and Xiao Xi…”

Before she could finish, Yun Ning’s kiss deepened, full of possessive hunger.

Yun Ning wrapped her arms tightly around Yu Liuxue’s waist. The sensation was softer than she’d imagined—just like that viral line online: “What she has isn’t a waist, it’s a curved blade in the hands of a deadly swordsman.” Yun Ning hadn’t expected that one touch would make her addicted.

They moved from the swing to the living room sofa, then to Yu Liuxue’s bedroom, filled with the scent of a mature woman. Once the curtains were drawn, time outside ceased to matter. Only when both of them were drenched in sweat and utterly spent did the passion finally subside.

Yun Ning’s black hair was soaked with sweat, clinging to her fair skin. Her dark eyes gleamed brightly in the dim light.

Yu Liuxue clutched her aching waist, already regretting letting her guard down and getting seduced by Yun Ning, that little rascal. She muttered to the System, “Tch, girls these days all look so prim and proper. Who knew they’d turn into wild beasts once the lights go out?”

The System blinked. “Weren’t you the one who chose her?”

It had been wondering lately—Host had been here for so long without making a move. Was it because she was getting older and had lost interest? But barely a week after that thought crossed its mind, the Host had already ravished the villain.

Now that the villain had slept with the Host, surely she wouldn’t go off the rails anymore.

Yu Liuxue was left speechless by the System’s retort. Fair enough.

Yun Ning, still catching her breath, slowly leaned down and brushed away the strands of hair stuck to the corner of Yu Liuxue’s lips. “Aunt Xiao, are you satisfied now?”

Yu Liuxue shivered instinctively. After a moment’s thought, she put on a tearful expression. “Ning Ning, how could you treat your aunt like this? Didn’t you say you wanted to compete fairly with Zhenxue and Xiao Xi? If they find out what you’ve done to me…”

Yun Ning’s expression turned cold. She lifted Yu Liuxue’s long legs again. “So, you’re still not satisfied?”

It wasn’t until deep into the night that Yun Ning finally stopped.

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Ever since that night, it was like something had been switched on in Yun Ning. She clung to Yu Liuxue every day, showing up at her room each night without fail. The moment she stepped through the door, she would wrap her arms around Yu Liuxue’s waist from behind. After a few teasing touches, she would skillfully unhook her bra.

After being pushed down once again, Yu Liuxue quickly closed her legs. “Ning Ning, how about we just go to bed early tonight?”

Yun Ning: “?”

“What did Meng Xi say to you?”

Yu Liuxue shook her head quickly. “N-no, nothing. What could she possibly say to me?”

“But she called me.” Yun Ning grabbed her wrist and tied her hands with a rope. “She said you already promised to wait for her to become the richest woman in the country.”

“Aunt Xiao, am I still not enough for you?”

Yu Liuxue: “…” Dead on the bed.

After one hundred episodes, filming for The Overbearing CEO’s Mother Fell in Love with Me: The Runaway Wife with a Ball finally wrapped. At the wrap party, Meng Xi showed up too. Yu Liuxue sat at a table with the director and producers. Yun Ning was on her left, Xie Zhenxue on her right. Meng Xi arrived late and could only take the seat next to Xie Zhenxue.

She stared at Yun Ning in frustration, practically itching to start a fight right then and there.

Yun Ning completely ignored her. During the meal, she doted on Yu Liuxue with such care that both Xie Zhenxue and Meng Xi kept glancing over.

Xie Zhenxue had to leave early, so Yu Liuxue walked her out.

Under the dim streetlight, Xie Zhenxue’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears. She took a long moment to compose herself before asking calmly, “Aunt Xiao, you and Yun Ning…”

She paused, biting her lip hard as her eyes welled up. “Are you two together now?”

“Well…” Yu Liuxue didn’t have time to answer before Xie Zhenxue let out a soft laugh and nodded repeatedly. “I knew it. I could tell. There’s a hickey on your neck, Aunt Xiao. It couldn’t have been from me, and definitely not from Meng Xi.”

She lowered her head and stood silently for a while. Then, slowly, she looked up again, her face expressionless. “But Aunt Xiao, didn’t you say before that everything between you and Yun Ning was just a misunderstanding?”

Yu Liuxue’s heart skipped a beat. “…?”

“System, look at the female lead. Doesn’t she seem… off?”

Xie Zhenxue smiled faintly. “Aunt Xiao, why did you break the promise we made? Am I really that insignificant? Am I really not as good as Yun Ning?”

“What do you like about her? Tell me.” Xie Zhenxue pressed closer with every word. Yu Liuxue instinctively backed away. Just as she was about to make a run for it, Xie Zhenxue grabbed her wrist and pinned her against the car.

“Aunt Xiao, is it because I’ve been too reserved? Is that why you never understood how I felt?”

Her lips drew nearer. “I know forced love never tastes sweet… but Aunt Xiao, I’m just not willing to let go…”