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Chapter 36: Playing the Villainous Supporting Role in an Old-School CEO Novel (1)

In the quiet hotel suite, Yu Liuxue couldn’t help but let out a soft whimper. Her crimson lips parted slightly, and her breath carried a burning heat. She had just transmigrated into the moment when the original owner, in a desperate attempt to win back the male lead’s heart, had drugged herself. The drug was potent, making Yu Liuxue curl up in discomfort, hugging herself and sobbing on the pristine white bed.

Gritting her teeth, she spoke to the system, “You really went to great lengths just to fulfill my little wish.”

The system didn’t pick up on her sarcasm. Instead, it wagged its little tail happily. “As long as you like it, Host!”

Yu Liuxue: “……” Like, my foot.

She was in an unfamiliar place with no connections. Even if she wanted to find a nice lady for help, she had no way to contact one. Was she really supposed to handle this herself? Yu Liuxue tried to move her hands. “……”

Was this some kind of tragic perseverance moment?

This time, Yu Liuxue had transmigrated into a melodramatic CEO novel as the villainous supporting character. The character’s name was Bai Zhenzhen, the fiancée of the domineering CEO, Yi Ting. Their engagement was arranged by their families’ patriarchs, so from childhood to adulthood, Bai Zhenzhen had always existed under the title of “Yi Ting’s fiancée.” Her joys and sorrows were entirely dictated by Yi Ting.

If Yi Ting treated her well, she would be overjoyed for half a month. If rumors of him being with another woman surfaced, she would be so furious she couldn’t sleep for an entire month. She even humbled herself to confront those women, issuing vicious threats. In short, Yi Ting was her sky, her world, her spiritual pillar. Without him, she would rather be dead.

However, just as Bai Zhenzhen was about to get engaged to Yi Ting, a nameless, ordinary girl entered Yi Ting’s company. Her pure and unpretentious demeanor successfully caught Yi Ting’s attention—this girl was Song Yiqiu. To Bai Zhenzhen, Song Yiqiu was average-looking and far less wealthy than herself, so the only explanation for Yi Ting’s growing interest had to be that Song Yiqiu used some lowly tricks to seduce him.

Whether it was meetings or business trips, Yi Ting never failed to bring Song Yiqiu along. Soon, people began joking that Yi Ting, tired of gourmet delicacies, was now craving a change in flavor. When Bai Zhenzhen heard this, she was so enraged that her face turned red. She stormed into Yi Ting’s company to confront Song Yiqiu, only to be directly thrown out by Yi Ting.

Yi Ting shielded Song Yiqiu behind him, his expression indifferent, his tone even more so. “Zhenzhen, stop being unreasonable. I only ever saw you as a little sister.”

“Our engagement was just something Grandfather unilaterally decided. I will never acknowledge it.”

Bai Zhenzhen was so angry that she fainted on the spot. When she woke up, she was at a complete loss. At that moment, the second villainous supporting character, Tian Wenwen—her ever-loyal schemer—offered a plan: drug Song Yiqiu and send her to another man’s bed. That way, Yi Ting would surely lose interest in a woman who had lost her purity.

Bai Zhenzhen’s eyes lit up, and she immediately ordered someone to spike Song Yiqiu’s drink. As expected, Song Yiqiu fell into the trap. However, before they could carry out their plan, Yi Ting discovered that something was wrong and whisked Song Yiqiu away.

That night, Yi Ting did not touch Song Yiqiu, but he did send men to severely warn Bai Zhenzhen. Their relationship became even more strained. While Bai Zhenzhen was feeling dejected, Tian Wenwen came up with another idea: drug Yi Ting as well, then herself, and make it look like a “coincidence” so that their relationship would naturally happen. Once they had slept together, even if Yi Ting wanted to back out, he wouldn’t be able to.

Bai Zhenzhen’s eyes lit up again, and she quickly praised, “Great idea!”

Everything was set. Bai Zhenzhen drank the drugged water and then called Yi Ting to meet up. Yi Ting agreed at first, but just when Bai Zhenzhen was at her breaking point and in desperate need of someone to help her, he suddenly said that something had gone wrong with Song Yiqiu’s work and, with complete disregard for Bai Zhenzhen’s situation, canceled on her.

In a panic, Bai Zhenzhen stumbled out of the hotel and got into a car accident. After being rushed to the hospital and undergoing various examinations, she woke up to find her parents looking at her strangely.

An indescribable complexity filled their gazes.

Bai Zhenzhen’s heart pounded with unease. She quickly called her schemer, but Tian Wenwen’s tone over the phone was impatient. “Bai Zhenzhen, you’ve been occupying someone else’s place as Uncle Bai and Aunt Bai’s biological daughter for years. If it weren’t for this accident, which led to the discovery that your blood type doesn’t match theirs, no one would have ever uncovered your deception. Bai Zhenzhen, how do you still have the nerve to call me?”

Bai Zhenzhen froze in place.

She wasn’t her parents’ biological daughter? How was that possible?!

She had lived with them since birth, growing up as the Bai family’s heiress, as Yi Ting’s fiancée.

How could she be an imposter?

But the truth was undeniable. After a thorough investigation, the real story came to light. Years ago, when Madam Bai gave birth, an overworked nurse at the hospital made a mistake, accidentally swapping the real heiress with a baby from a poor family. This mix-up lasted for over twenty years.

Upon learning the truth, Madam Bai fainted on the spot. When she regained consciousness, she immediately ordered an investigation to find her real daughter. But in the vast sea of people, how could it be so easy? Over time, the search became her greatest regret. Every time the seasons changed and the weather turned cold, Madam Bai suffered from severe headaches, which could only be slightly alleviated with medication.

After Bai Zhenzhen recovered and returned home, she lived in constant fear—terrified that her parents would abandon her, terrified of losing Yi Ting. Under the pressure of these two fears, she became even more determined to hold on to Yi Ting. She used every possible means to win his heart, to please him, to cater to his every whim.

Yet, all of this only made Yi Ting despise her more.

Bai Zhenzhen was hurt by Yi Ting time and time again. Eventually, Tian Wenwen approached her proactively.

“Zhenzhen, since Uncle and Aunt’s biological daughter can’t be found, that means you are still the Bai family’s heiress. You are the one meant to marry Yi Ting.”

“Do you know why Yi Ting hates you so much?”

“Why?” Bai Zhenzhen asked anxiously.

Tian Wenwen smiled mysteriously. “Of course, it’s because of that woman beside him.”

Bai Zhenzhen was suddenly enlightened—right! Ever since that woman named Song Yiqiu appeared, Yi Ting’s gaze had never fallen on her again. No matter how much she liked him or how much effort she put into him, he never noticed any of it.

And it was all because of that woman, Song Yiqiu.

Bai Zhenzhen, tormented by her unrequited love for Yi Ting, had long since developed an extreme obsession. She immediately paid someone to stage a car accident to kill Song Yiqiu. In her fantasy, as long as Song Yiqiu died, Yi Ting’s attention would return to her, and they would soon walk into the hall of marriage, living happily ever after.

But fate had other plans. Yi Ting happened to be there when the accident occurred. When Song Yiqiu, covered in blood, collapsed into his arms, Yi Ting suddenly realized that he had fallen deeply in love with her—so much so that his life lost all meaning without her.

Soon, an ambulance took Song Yiqiu and Yi Ting to the hospital. By sheer coincidence, Song Yiqiu had lost too much blood and urgently needed a transfusion. However, her parents’ blood types were completely incompatible with hers. Instead, they were a perfect match with Bai Zhenzhen’s parents, who had been desperately searching for their lost daughter.

Yi Ting discreetly obtained a hair sample from the Bai couple and secretly conducted a DNA test.

The results shocked everyone—Song Yiqiu was actually the Bai family’s biological daughter, mistakenly switched at birth over twenty years ago! She was the true Bai family heiress, their real cherished daughter!

Overcome with joy, Bai’s mother wept with happiness. But at that moment, Yi Ting coldly told his future in-laws, “This car accident was no coincidence. I investigated, and the driver has already confessed—he was bribed by Bai Zhenzhen to fake an accident and murder Yiqiu.”

Upon hearing this, the Bai couple was furious. They had tolerated Bai Zhenzhen’s arrogance and willfulness in the past, and even after discovering she was not their biological daughter, their attitude toward her had not changed. But they never expected her to be so malicious—to attempt to murder their real daughter. On the spot, Bai’s mother severed all ties with Bai Zhenzhen. No matter how Bai Zhenzhen knelt on the ground, crying and begging, she remained firm, showing no mercy.

Bai Zhenzhen was ruthlessly cast out of the Bai family.

Her biological parents, on the other hand, were petty, opportunistic people. Her father was a drunkard and a gambler who had racked up enormous debts. When debt collectors came knocking and saw that Bai Zhenzhen was attractive, they directly said, “Your daughter can settle one million of your debt. I’ll come back in three months for the rest.”

Blinded by money, the couple agreed without hesitation.

Bai Zhenzhen had lost Yi Ting and was expelled from the Bai family. Now, she was being forced to marry an old, overweight man covered in gaudy tattoos. In utter despair, she took her own life at home.

When news of her death reached the Bai couple, they merely said, “Evil begets evil. She brought this upon herself.”

Her biological parents, however, were furious. “Why was she so stubborn? It’s just marriage! She had to get married eventually, anyway. That loan shark may be old, but he’s rich. If she had just pleased him, he might have forgiven our debts or even given us more money.”

“She was spoiled rotten in the Bai family—acting like a princess when she was never meant to be one.”

Even in death, Bai Zhenzhen’s soul lingered. She saw everyone’s reactions to her demise with painful clarity. A deep sense of regret surged through her heart.

Yu Liuxue, meanwhile, had been bombarded by so many dramatic, dog-blooded stories that she was growing numb. With a blank expression, she asked, “What’s the client’s wish this time?”

The system cleared its throat. “Host, this time, the situation is a little special.”

Yu Liuxue raised an eyebrow. “How special?”

“Well… Song Yiqiu, just like you, is a transmigrator. She read this novel before, so she knew the entire plot in advance. She predicted Bai Zhenzhen’s assassination attempt, so she played along. Using the staged accident, she successfully won the male lead’s heart, uncovered her true identity with his help, and got Bai Zhenzhen kicked out of the Bai family.”

Yu Liuxue: “???”

“Furthermore, the old man Bai Zhenzhen was forced to marry? He only came for her because Song Yiqiu instructed him to. She believed that since Bai Zhenzhen had enjoyed twenty years of luxury under her name, she should also experience the hardships of life and repay what she owed.”

Yu Liuxue was amazed. “Damn, that’s peak revenge. This is exactly how modern transmigration revenge novels play out.”

“The client’s wish is… to marry someone better than Song Yiqiu.”

Yu Liuxue: “……?” What a dumb wish.

She had never seen a more ridiculous request.

Feeling utterly drained, Yu Liuxue groaned, “Hurry up, show me the most powerful woman nearby. Navigate me to her.”

The system hesitated, but Yu Liuxue shot it a glare, forcing it to comply.

After a quick scan, the system reported, “Host, she’s right next door.”

Yu Liuxue didn’t wait to hear the rest. She forcefully shut the system down. Stupid system, trying to ruin her innocence. She had originally planned to seduce Song Yiqiu, but now she had to abandon Plan A and initiate Plan B.

She strode straight to the neighboring suite and rang the doorbell. The door opened just a crack, and Yu Liuxue seized the chance to squeeze inside with all her strength. Dizzy from the sudden movement, she looked up at the woman inside. Though her vision was blurry, she could make out an impeccably styled updo, deep, cold features, and subtle makeup that enhanced her noble, icy aura.

The woman was tall—at least half a head taller than Yu Liuxue. Her body was slender, but when their bodies brushed against each other, Yu Liuxue could feel the soft yet firm curves of a woman.

However, when the woman’s cold gaze fell upon her, Yu Liuxue immediately chickened out. She stammered, pressing against the wall, “S-Sorry for disturbing you…”

Damn, she might not be able to handle this one.

Ye Jin only felt that the suddenly intruding Yu Liuxue was breathtakingly beautiful and irresistibly alluring. Her skin was fair, her makeup was exquisite, and she carried a delicate fragrance. Even her breath smelled sweet, and her touch was soft. Her voice was pleasant, though slightly hoarse due to the effects of the drug, which did not seem strange at all. Instead, it added a unique, seductive charm—like a little kitten pretending to be domineering.

The little kitten seemed to want to leave, her delicate hand propped against the wall, brows furrowed tightly, yet she didn’t even have the strength to open the door.

Ye Jin called out indifferently, “Bai Zhenzhen.”

Yu Liuxue was stunned. “Ah?”

She knows Bai Zhenzhen?

Yu Liuxue wanted to dig through Bai Zhenzhen’s memories to confirm this person’s identity. However, Bai Zhenzhen, that silly and sweet girl, had drunk more than half a bottle of the drugged drink in one go. Yu Liuxue’s body weakened entirely, and the next moment, she lost consciousness, collapsing straight into Ye Jin’s arms.

Ye Jin held onto Yu Liuxue, who was about to slip to the floor. Even though she had passed out, her ten fingers were still clutching tightly onto Ye Jin’s clothes.

As if silently expressing her desire.

Ye Jin kicked the door shut, then placed her right hand under Yu Liuxue’s knees and lifted her up, cradling the feverish woman in her arms. In her hazy state, Yu Liuxue felt someone undressing her, their cool fingers pressing against her bare back. At the same time, they kissed the side of her neck while skillfully undoing the clasp of her bra with one hand.

So experienced.

Yu Liuxue thought with a hint of expectation.

The other person’s movements were gentle—domineering yet carrying a touch of tenderness and caution. However, Yu Liuxue’s mind was muddled. After being teased for a while, she quickly surrendered to the woman’s gentle yet relentless advances.

The first thing Yu Liuxue did when she opened her eyes was scan her surroundings.

The hotel suite was lavishly decorated. The deep gray leather sofa in the distance was empty, and the spot beside her on the bed had already cooled.

Yu Liuxue nearly fainted again from rage. “Did I get played and abandoned again?!”

From her legs up to her back, a large area ached with soreness. Wrapping herself in a blanket, Yu Liuxue climbed out of bed, slipped on her slippers, and walked to the sofa. There, she found a note and a business card left behind.

She picked up the business card. “Ye Jin?”

She thought for a moment. She had never heard this name before.

Yu Liuxue then picked up the note. On it was a single line: “If you need anything, contact me.”

So straightforward? That’s kind of embarrassing.

“System, who is Ye Jin?”

Wrapped in a blanket, Yu Liuxue entered the bathroom. Standing in front of the mirror, she noticed that Ye Jin had left countless marks on her body. Dark kiss marks trailed from her neck downward, with the densest clusters in two places that couldn’t be mentioned.

Yu Liuxue: “……”

The system spoke up: “Ye Jin is one of the male lead Yi Ting’s business rivals. She plays a significant role in the original story, but since Bai Zhenzhen never interacted with her before, I never informed you about her.”

“Ye Jin likes women. She once showed some interest in Song Yiqiu in the original novel, but after noticing Song Yiqiu’s slight aversion to her, she never approached her again in private.”

So that’s how it is.

Yu Liuxue pondered for a moment but still couldn’t bring herself to be happy.

It seemed she had unintentionally attracted someone even more troublesome than Song Yiqiu.

Just as Yu Liuxue finished her shower, her scheming bestie, Tian Wenwen, called to check in.

“Zhenzhen, Zhenzhen! How did it go? Did you succeed?”

In the original story, Tian Wenwen had coaxed Bai Zhenzhen into doing plenty of bad things. Even the idea of drugging herself to seduce Yi Ting had been her suggestion. Yu Liuxue curled her lips playfully and put on a hurt and disappointed tone. “Succeed in what? Yi Ting stood me up at the last minute to go be with Song Yiqiu.”

Tian Wenwen frowned. “And you? Where are you right now? Are you okay?”

She sounded concerned, but both of them knew the truth—Tian Wenwen only befriended Bai Zhenzhen because of her prestigious status. All that sisterly affection was just an act.

Yu Liuxue hesitated before stammering, “N-no, I’m not anywhere special.”

Then, as if flustered, she quickly hung up the call. “Wenwen, I have something to do. Let’s talk later.”

After hanging up, Yu Liuxue stroked her chin. “Does Tian Wenwen hate Bai Zhenzhen, or is she jealous of her?”

The more Tian Wenwen thought about it, the more she felt that Yu Liuxue’s attitude was off. She had been the one who procured that drug, so she knew exactly how potent it was. After drinking it, the only way to dispel its effects was through physical intimacy.

Yu Liuxue claimed that Yi Ting had gone to be with Song Yiqiu—so who did she end up with?

Tian Wenwen suddenly became excited. Yu Liuxue was no longer ‘pure.’ Yi Ting would definitely not want her anymore!

Now, all she had to do was find out who Yu Liuxue had slept with and expose it to Yi Ting. That way, their engagement would be called off! As long as she expressed her willingness at the right moment, Grandpa Yi would surely agree to let her marry Yi Ting instead.

As for Song Yiqiu? Tian Wenwen curled her lips in disdain. A woman with no background—crushing her would be easier than squashing an ant.

With an unexpected twist in her favor, Tian Wenwen was in an exceptionally good mood.

Song Yiqiu had transmigrated into this world some time ago. When she realized she had become the protagonist of an 18+ novel bearing her own name, she was overjoyed.

Who wouldn’t love a domineering CEO?

Especially one who was rich, handsome, and utterly devoted—overflowing with boyfriend energy, with eyes only for her. Song Yiqiu almost laughed herself awake from sheer happiness.

So, she followed the plot and applied for a job at Yi Ting’s company. Just as the novel described, she passed the interview effortlessly and became the pure and unpretentious little secretary by the CEO’s side.

She had already been working under Yi Ting for a while now. During this time, she suppressed her growing feelings for him and diligently played her role, working hard. As expected, she successfully caught Yi Ting’s attention.

Song Yiqiu was thrilled.

Sitting in her office, she carefully recalled the plot details and timed everything perfectly to stage an accident—successfully preventing Yi Ting from meeting the ‘vicious supporting character’ Bai Zhenzhen and stopping them from sleeping together.

“Where do you feel uncomfortable?”

Song Yiqiu was deep in thought when Yi Ting, who had received her call, rushed over. She immediately furrowed her brows, a hint of discomfort appearing between them. Her lips were slightly pale, and she clutched her stomach weakly as she spoke, “No… President Yi, I’m fine.”

A trace of displeasure flickered across Yi Ting’s chiseled face. Without a word, he scooped Song Yiqiu up and ordered the driver, “To the hospital.”

Song Yiqiu immediately lowered her head, her face flushing crimson. “President Yi, I really am fine. There’s no need to trouble yourself.”

The driver glanced at Song Yiqiu, then at Yi Ting, but swallowed the words that had been swirling in his throat. Forget it—anyone with eyes could see that this little assistant had an unusual relationship with President Yi. Speaking out of turn might only invite his displeasure.

Feeling quite satisfied, Song Yiqiu was taken to the hospital by Yi Ting. After asking about her condition, the doctor took one look at her flushed face, then at Yi Ting, who appeared cold on the surface but had a hint of concern in his eyes. Smiling, the doctor said to Yi Ting, “No worries, your girlfriend just has menstrual cramps. She just needs to take some medicine, drink warm water, and rest more.”

Song Yiqiu secretly enjoyed this ambiguous misunderstanding, but she couldn’t show it too obviously. Feigning panic, she weakly protested, “Doctor, we’re not in that kind of relationship…”

At her words, Yi Ting’s brow furrowed slightly.

After leaving the hospital, Yi Ting told Song Yiqiu, “Since you’re not feeling well, you don’t need to come to work this afternoon. I’ll take you home to rest.”

Song Yiqiu instinctively asked, “What about you, President Yi?”

“I have a personal matter to take care of,” Yi Ting replied. He didn’t like others prying into his private affairs, but after a moment of thought, he added in a cold tone, “I need to visit Zhenzhen at home.”

“Zhenzhen?” Song Yiqiu froze for a moment. That wasn’t right—Bai Zhenzhen was supposed to have taken her medicine, waited for Yi Ting, and then, upon not seeing him, rushed out of the hotel in a panic, only to get into a car accident. She should be lying in a hospital right now!

Things were suddenly veering away from the plot she was familiar with. Song Yiqiu’s face darkened.

Could her presence have triggered a major butterfly effect, altering the entire course of the story?

If the villainous supporting character never got into that car accident, how would everyone discover that she wasn’t the real daughter of the family through the blood transfusion? And how was Song Yiqiu supposed to meet her biological parents and expose Bai Zhenzhen as a fraud?

A wave of frustration swept over her.

Noticing her emotional shift, Yi Ting assumed it was lingering resentment toward Bai Zhenzhen over the drugging incident. After some thought, he said, “Although Zhenzhen and I have an engagement, I’ve only ever seen her as a younger sister. I won’t get engaged to her, let alone marry her.”

“What she did last time was indeed wrong. I’ve already reprimanded her.”

Song Yiqiu forced a weak smile and replied softly, “I know President Yi and Zhenzhen have a deep bond, one that others can’t compare to.”

Hearing this, Yi Ting’s brow furrowed again, albeit slightly. In the end, he replied flatly, “She was just spoiled by her parents, that’s all.”

Just spoiled… that’s all?

Song Yiqiu suddenly felt a surge of anger. Bai Zhenzhen had shamelessly occupied her rightful place for so many years, and they excused it as nothing more than being “spoiled”? Meanwhile, she had to work hard to support herself while also shouldering the burden of Bai Zhenzhen’s parasitic parents. Who had ever spared a thought for her, Song Yiqiu?

Biting her lip, her eyes reddened slightly. She turned away and discreetly wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes. “President Yi, after taking the medicine, I already feel much better. You still have a meeting this afternoon—why don’t I go with you to see Zhenzhen first, then return to the company afterward?”

“I’ve already prepared all the necessary materials for the meeting, and I’m the most familiar with them. If someone else assists you, it might waste unnecessary time.”

With that light remark, she successfully blocked Yi Ting’s rejection.

After a brief moment of thought, Yi Ting didn’t refuse.

“It won’t take long to visit Zhenzhen. Alright.”

Song Yiqiu pressed her lips together in satisfaction. Lowering her lashes, she thought to herself—since transmigrating here, she hadn’t officially met the fake daughter who had stolen her place. She was eager to see just how capable Bai Zhenzhen really was.

Yu Liuxue had just returned home. The housekeeper had gone out grocery shopping, leaving her alone. She had just taken a sip of water and was about to sit down when she received a message that Yi Ting was coming over. Frowning, she asked the system in dissatisfaction, “Isn’t he with Song Yiqiu? Why is he suddenly visiting me?”

The system innocently replied, “Wasn’t it the host who scheduled this meeting with the male lead?”

Yu Liuxue: “…” Right. Bai Zhenzhen had indeed arranged to meet Yi Ting.

So, Yu Liuxue carefully dressed herself up, making sure she looked impeccable, then sat on the sofa and leisurely sipped her coffee.

Yi Ting arrived soon after, but he wasn’t alone. Behind him was a young woman in professional attire—her looks were delicate and gentle, nothing particularly striking.

Yu Liuxue raised a brow slightly. This must be the transmigrated Song Yiqiu.

Casually, she gestured toward the sofa. “Sit.”

Yi Ting was already accustomed to her whims, so he didn’t bother changing his shoes, stepping onto the carpet directly. Song Yiqiu, however, hesitated at the door. Yi Ting finally turned back and commanded, “Come here.”

Song Yiqiu’s eyes lit up, and she eagerly walked over.

Yu Liuxue discreetly observed the two of them. No wonder Bai Zhenzhen had been so obsessed with the male lead—his looks, his physique, they were indeed something else. Broad shoulders, a narrow waist, long legs, a neatly tied tie, a tailored suit—all radiating an air of authority and dominance.

After scrutinizing Yi Ting, her gaze shifted to Song Yiqiu, who was also sizing her up. Their eyes met for a brief moment before Yu Liuxue nonchalantly looked away, while Song Yiqiu’s expression stiffened slightly in anger and embarrassment.

Bai Zhenzhen, pampered by her parents, never had to worry about food or clothing. Everything she wore and used was top-tier, with a single outfit costing as much as Song Yiqiu’s entire annual salary. In Song Yiqiu’s eyes, the villainous supporting character Bai Zhenzhen was indeed just as described in the novel—delicate and proud. Her skin was fairer than snow, her figure petite, her neck slender, and her wrists equally so, making her look like a fragile porcelain doll.

Her long, slender legs rested on the sofa, peeking slightly from beneath her skirt, exuding an air of effortless allure.

Song Yiqiu suddenly felt uncomfortable. In front of Bai Zhenzhen, she felt like a country bumpkin who had just stepped out of the mountains, already defeated in terms of presence alone.

Every gesture Bai Zhenzhen made carried the elegance of someone raised in luxury—a true young lady of noble upbringing, something Song Yiqiu could never hope to match.

This realization soured her mood.

Their first meeting, and she had already lost to the villainous supporting character.

Even when facing Yi Ting, Bai Zhenzhen remained effortlessly composed, never showing the slightest sign of being at a disadvantage.

Yi Ting, oblivious to the thoughts running through the two women’s minds, was in a hurry. He got straight to the point: “You called me here so urgently—what’s the matter?”

Yu Liuxue handed him the freshly brewed coffee. “It’s nothing now.”

Yi Ting immediately lost his patience and didn’t even bother drinking the coffee. “Ridiculous.”

Yu Liuxue blinked innocently and muttered under her breath, “It’s not like I called you over. When I did, you didn’t come. Now that I didn’t, you show up uninvited.”

Yi Ting: “…” His irritation doubled on the spot.

Leaving the Bai family home, Song Yiqiu hesitantly asked, “President Yi, is Zhenzhen okay?”

“What could possibly be wrong with her?”

Song Yiqiu carefully analyzed, “I just have a feeling she’s hiding something from you. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been so desperate to call you to the hotel…”

“Back to the office,” Yi Ting instructed the driver.

Song Yiqiu awkwardly shut her mouth.

Yu Liuxue had no interest in meddling with the male lead and Song Yiqiu. She didn’t even like Yi Ting. If that transmigrator wanted him, they could be happily together for all she cared. As for the Bai family heiress title, Yu Liuxue had no intention of giving it up.

As she ascended the stairs, she asked the system, “Is it just me, or is Song Yiqiu’s scheming not as impressive as I expected?”

She rubbed her chin. “If I had to rate her, I’d only give her four points—no more than that.”

The system replied flatly, “When it comes to being manipulative and cunning, who could ever outshine you, Host? You’re the ultimate femme fatale, the unrivaled little vixen of the mortal realm.”

Yu Liuxue: “…?” Duck, that was unnecessary.

Bai Zhenzhen’s wish was to marry someone more powerful than Song Yiqiu’s chosen match. Since Song Yiqiu was after Yi Ting, the only one superior to him was none other than Ye Jin—the person with whom Yu Liuxue had recently had a one-night stand.

Yu Liuxue boasted to the system, “Even if Ye Jin was forced by circumstances to take care of her needs with me that night, I’ll make sure she falls for me—head over heels, madly in love!”

“Send me Ye Jin’s schedule for tomorrow. I’m going to get a good night’s sleep, and starting tomorrow, I’ll seriously begin my conquest. She’ll be completely bewitched by me!”

After making this bold declaration, Yu Liuxue went to bed.

Ye Jin woke up at seven every morning for a run. The night before, Yu Liuxue had firmly decided to wake up early and ‘accidentally’ run into her to establish a connection. However, when the alarm rang at seven, it blared for a full ten minutes without Yu Liuxue stirring even once.

System: “???”

Wasn’t she supposed to wake up early to bump into Ye Jin and start seducing her?

At 3:30 in the afternoon, Yu Liuxue finally stirred. She pulled off her sleep mask, glanced at the time, and gasped, covering her mouth in faux shock. “Oh no, I accidentally overslept.”

System: “…”

“Ye Jin must be heading out for afternoon tea now, right? I think I can still make it.”

Just as Yu Liuxue finished washing up, changed into a stylish outfit, put on her makeup, and grabbed her bag to head out, she suddenly paused on the staircase. Slowly, she placed a hand on her stomach and mused aloud, “Drinking tea on an empty stomach isn’t good for digestion.”

“I should have breakfast first.”

“Besides, Ye Jin’s having dinner out tonight. I can just ‘bump into’ her then instead.”

The system was on the verge of despair.

It was now deeply convinced that Yu Liuxue’s so-called “chance encounter” with Ye Jin was destined to be an unachievable goal.