Chapter 39: Playing the Villainous Supporting Role in an Old-School CEO Novel (4)

“I think you look just like a Wahaha!”

Madam Bai was so enraged she nearly rolled her eyes. She increasingly failed to understand how she had given birth to a daughter like Yu Liuxue. Narrowing her eyes slightly, she turned her gaze toward Song Yiqiu. This girl had gone out of her way to make sure she found out about this matter—there was no way she could believe it was unintentional.

Madam Bai shot Yu Liuxue a fleeting glance. Just wait and see how I’ll deal with you later.

Yu Liuxue obediently sat back down, preparing sunflower seeds, soda, and popcorn—ready to enjoy the show.

Having been in the business world for years, Madam Bai had honed her instincts. Song Yiqiu had repeatedly gone against her daughter, and her dislike for the girl had now reached a breaking point.

“Song Yiqiu, is it?” Madam Bai’s voice was indifferent, her expression even colder. She scrutinized Song Yiqiu with a chilling gaze.

Song Yiqiu’s heart clenched painfully. She desperately wanted to blurt out the truth, to confess to Madam Bai that she was actually her biological daughter. But reason suppressed the impulse.

She stood up awkwardly, her voice soft and full of self-reproach as she nervously explained, “I’m sorry, Aunt Bai, I didn’t mean to, I just—”

“There’s no need to say anything.” Madam Bai cut her off and turned to Yi Ting. “It’s inconvenient for us to entertain guests today. Please leave. I won’t be seeing you out.”

Song Yiqiu had stirred up major trouble. Yi Ting, embarrassed, nodded slightly before leading Song Yiqiu out of the Bai household.

Holding her hands tightly together, Song Yiqiu followed behind him with unease. Once they stepped past the Bai family’s front gate, she immediately spoke with a choked voice, “I’m sorry, President Yi. It’s all my fault. I was careless and let it slip, making Aunt Bai upset…”

Now that Yu Liuxue’s parents knew about her losing her virginity, Song Yiqiu felt a great weight lift from her heart. Even her mood felt lighter.

Yi Ting pulled her into an embrace without saying a word.

Tears streamed down Song Yiqiu’s cheeks as she kept murmuring, “President Yi, I only wanted to show concern for Zhenzhen. I never expected things to turn out like this…”

“I really like Aunt Bai—I see her as my own mother. But now I’ve made her dislike me…”

She sobbed endlessly.

A faint irritation stirred within Yi Ting. He pressed his thin lips together tightly. After a long silence, he finally spoke.

“From now on, don’t come here with me again.”

Song Yiqiu froze. Panic flashed across her face. “President Yi?”

Yi Ting didn’t want to explain further. He simply stated, “This matter ends here. Don’t bring it up again.”

Song Yiqiu bit her lip, unwilling to accept it but having no choice.

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Soon, Father Bai also learned about the situation. The two elders stared at Yu Liuxue with unblinking eyes, making her shiver. She shrank back slightly.

“Dad, Mom, why are you looking at me like that?”

Madam Bai took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to strangle her daughter with her own hands. She also resisted the impulse to turn her into a Wahaha bottle and toss her out. Instead, she asked expressionlessly, “When did this happen?”

Yu Liuxue mumbled vaguely, “Just… those few days when you were on vacation…”

“Louder! You had the guts to do it, but now you don’t have the guts to speak up?”

Yu Liuxue flinched at Madam Bai’s outburst, but then immediately shouted with all the strength in her lungs, “It happened when you two went on vacation! Tian Wenwen drugged me, and then I fell for it!”

Madam Bai winced at the volume, her ears aching. She scolded, “Can’t you keep it down? Are you trying to deafen me?”

Yu Liuxue: “…” Weren’t you the one who told me to speak up? Women’s hearts were truly as unpredictable as the depths of the sea.

Madam Bai sensed something was off. “Isn’t Tian Wenwen supposed to be one of your close friends? Why would she drug you?”

Yu Liuxue shrugged. “Probably because she’s jealous that I was born into the Bai family, that I have such doting parents like you two, and that I’m engaged to someone as outstanding as Yi Ting. If I were in her shoes and had to watch a girl who was born at the peak of life, I’d be jealous too.”

Madam Bai glared at her. Yu Liuxue quickly shut up.

The two elders exchanged glances and, without hesitation, left Yu Liuxue behind to rush upstairs to their study for an emergency meeting.

Father Bai frowned so deeply he could squash a fly between his brows. “Even Yi Ting’s secretary has heard about this. That means others must know by now—especially the Yi family. The question is, how will they react? Yi Ting already wanted to break off the engagement for that girl, Song Yiqiu. The Yi family may not approve of him marrying her, but they definitely won’t want Zhenzhen as their daughter-in-law now.”

Madam Bai understood all too well. She gritted her teeth. “One day, the Tian family will regret not raising their daughter properly.”

“If the Yi family refuses, I won’t force Zhenzhen to marry into a family where she’ll be mistreated! Since Yi Ting wants to break off the engagement, let’s go to the Yi family and settle it ourselves. Whether or not Zhenzhen can marry in the future, the Bai family can afford to take care of her.”

Despite her strong words, Madam Bai felt a deep heaviness in her heart. A woman’s chastity was crucial to her reputation.

Once this engagement was broken, finding a good match for Zhenzhen in the future would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

But there was no better choice. Yi Ting only had eyes for that vixen, Song Yiqiu. If their daughter married into the Yi family, she would have to endure not only Yi Ting’s indifference but also the scorn of Song Yiqiu and the entire Yi family. Rather than subject her to that, it was better to keep her at home, where at least no one could bully her.

After a long discussion, the couple decided on a time to visit the Yi family and formally dissolve the engagement.

When Yu Liuxue found out, she was so moved that she threw herself into Madam Bai’s arms, her eyes brimming with tears.

“Mom! You’re the best! Don’t worry, I’ll use my beauty to find you an even better son-in-law than Yi Ting!”

Madam Bai treated her words as nothing more than empty air. Not a single syllable was taken seriously.

“For the time being, you’re staying home. No going anywhere.”

Despite her anger, she was also worried that the rumors outside would hurt her daughter. If Zhenzhen let them get to her and did something drastic, it would be unbearable for the Bai family.

Father Bai and Mother Bai hurriedly left the house. Yu Liuxue lay idly on the sofa, sipping on a cold Coke while watching The Overbearing CEO Fell in Love with Me. She sighed, “So this is what a rich person’s life is like—dull and boring.”

The system mercilessly retorted, “Host, if you want to stir up trouble, just say it outright.”

Yu Liuxue replied, “No, no, this time you’ve wronged me. I’m just making an innocent observation.”

Yet, she pulled out her phone, pondered for a moment, and then posted on her social media: I don’t want to live anymore.

The system: “……” I don’t believe you at all, you scheming old hag.

As soon as she posted the status, comments poured in with words of comfort.

“Zhenzhen, the world is still a beautiful place. Just think of that night as you hiring a gigolo!”

“Zhenzhen, don’t do anything drastic! We’re still waiting to drink and hit the club with you! Didi is right, just pretend those mosquito bites that night never happened. It’s no big deal. With your family background, what kind of man can’t you get?”

A childhood friend chimed in: “Why don’t you marry me? I don’t mind.”

Yu Liuxue immediately replied, “Sorry, but I mind.”

The childhood friend showed his phone to his friends. “She still has the energy to roast me. Looks like she’s doing just fine. That post was just a momentary lapse.”

So, no one took it seriously.

Tian Wenwen also saw Yu Liuxue’s post. Since Yu Liuxue hadn’t blocked anyone, their entire social circle could see it.

These past few days had been miserable for Tian Wenwen. The Tian family was a nouveau riche family that had climbed up the social ladder through business, completely different from the Bai family, an old aristocratic family with a long history in politics. Back then, Tian Wenwen befriended Bai Zhenzhen out of vanity. Having a wealthy heiress as a best friend gave her prestige.

Bai Zhenzhen used to be too naive. As long as Tian Wenwen was a little nice to her, she would wholeheartedly reciprocate. She treated Tian Wenwen to meals, bought her luxury bags and jewelry, and even introduced her into her exclusive social circle, helping her connect with second-generation rich kids she otherwise wouldn’t have met.

At some point, Bai Zhenzhen’s social circle gradually became Tian Wenwen’s. Bai Zhenzhen’s friends became Tian Wenwen’s friends. Over time, Tian Wenwen blurred the lines and began to believe that she and Bai Zhenzhen were equals.

So what if the Bai family was aristocratic? Wasn’t she, Tian Wenwen, thriving in the same circles as Bai Zhenzhen?

However, everything shattered the moment Yu Liuxue stormed into that party and publicly confronted her.

Gradually, the people who frequently contacted her started to disappear. They were still active on social media, but none of them reached out to her anymore.

Tian Wenwen tried to initiate conversations with former friends, but none responded.

Especially in the exclusive group chat Bai Zhenzhen had once pulled her into—whenever Tian Wenwen appeared, the entire chat would fall silent. Her messages sat at the bottom, unanswered, while the lively discussions continued elsewhere.

This silent rejection hit her harder than anything else.

After enduring this for several days, Tian Wenwen was on the verge of a breakdown. She desperately wanted to ask why, but she had already been completely cast out of Bai Zhenzhen’s social circle.

They had made a new group chat. Tian Wenwen didn’t even need to ask—she knew they were badmouthing her there.

Enraged, she smashed a few glasses and gritted her teeth. Bai Zhenzhen is a curse! Just because she lost her virginity, I have to suffer too?

Recently, Tian Wenwen hadn’t received any invitations to parties. She was stuck at home, spiraling into despair. And now, after Yu Liuxue’s post, she discovered something even worse—many social media posts weren’t loading.

She had been mass-blocked by her former friends.

Yu Liuxue sipped her juice leisurely. Upon hearing about Tian Wenwen’s situation, she smiled sweetly and said, “Best friends should share blessings and hardships.”

“I was grounded by my parents because of rumors, and now she’s being ostracized at home because of my rumors. Oh my God! I, Yu Liuxue, unilaterally declare her my best, best friend!”

The system: “……” You must have lost your mind.

Knowing Tian Wenwen was suffering, Yu Liuxue felt at ease. However, the real mastermind behind her house arrest was still enjoying herself in Yi Ting’s company.

Yu Liuxue thought for a moment, opened a food delivery app, and ordered a whole box of Wahaha milk drinks for Song Yiqiu. “She cares about me so much, and I promised to treat her to Wahaha.”

Song Yiqiu was in a good mood. As she and Yi Ting walked downstairs, the receptionist suddenly called out, “Yiqiu, there’s a delivery for you.”

Yi Ting’s sharp gaze immediately flicked over. The receptionist, sensing his jealousy, quickly added, “It’s a box of drinks.”

Song Yiqiu walked over, puzzled. “What kind of drinks?”

“Wahaha.”

Her expression changed slightly. Her face flushed with anger, and she muttered in frustration, “Childish.”

Yi Ting came over, glanced at the Wahaha drinks, and pulled her into his embrace. “Zhenzhen is just childish. Don’t take it to heart.”

Song Yiqiu saw an opportunity to complain. Her eyes turned slightly red as she murmured guiltily, “President Yi, Zhenzhen is still holding a grudge against me…”

Yi Ting, however, disagreed. “Zhenzhen isn’t the type to hold grudges. Don’t overthink it.”

Song Yiqiu: “……?”

Yi Ting continued, “Since this is Zhenzhen’s goodwill gesture, someone take this box of Wahaha to my office.”

Song Yiqiu clenched her teeth in frustration. Yi Ting had just humiliated her in front of her colleagues.

If he truly cared about her, shouldn’t he have tossed that box of Wahaha out the door in front of everyone, proving that Bai Zhenzhen no longer had any place in his heart?

Song Yiqiu became more and more disappointed the more she thought about it.

Her mood was significantly lower than before, and Yi Ting, unable to understand, asked, “Not happy?”

Song Yiqiu forced a smile and softly said, “No.”

Yi Ting didn’t think much of it, but Song Yiqiu couldn’t get past the emotional hurdle in her heart. Yi Ting was nothing like the domineering CEO she had imagined. He was completely different from the figure she had fantasized about. For several days, Song Yiqiu was indifferent to Yi Ting, barely responding to him. Except for work-related matters, she had a cold expression and her attitude toward him had completely changed.

Yi Ting furrowed his brows slightly, and after trying to comfort her for a few days, he realized that the more he tried, the angrier she became. Frustrated, he secretly changed his work schedule and went on a business trip with another male secretary.

Song Yiqiu found out about Yi Ting’s trip through a colleague, and her face immediately changed, looking extremely unpleasant.

A colleague, with a hint of schadenfreude, asked, “Yiqiu, Yi Ting is so busy, why are you still upset with him?”

“Did you finish the box of Wahaha that Bai Zhenzhen gave you?” The colleague asked in a mocking tone, making Song Yiqiu feel disgusted. Yet, the colleague, as if unaware of her limits, continued, “Actually, I think you should listen to Bai Zhenzhen. Your little schemes don’t even faze her.”

“I heard you went to her parents and deliberately brought up her losing her virginity, almost driving her to suicide…”

Song Yiqiu’s face turned both red and green. She couldn’t hold back and yelled angrily, “What are you talking about?! I didn’t!”

Afterward, she quickly ran off, leaving behind her colleagues who were gathered in small groups, laughing at her retreating figure. They sneered, “She doesn’t even know her own status. With those tricks, her own mother wouldn’t be blind to them.”

Song Yiqiu was horrified to realize how things had developed completely differently than expected. She shivered in the restroom, suddenly feeling lost in life.

Wasn’t this supposed to be a sweet romance where the domineering CEO falls in love with me?

The male protagonist, Yi Ting, was supposed to break off his engagement for her, treat her like a treasure, love her against all odds, protect her, and marry her into the Yi family, making her the Yi family’s wife.

How did it turn out like this?

Song Yiqiu couldn’t understand, and what troubled her even more was why Tian Wenwen had come to Yi Ting’s company. After tidying up her appearance, she walked into the reception room where Tian Wenwen was waiting. Song Yiqiu, looking down from above, said with a tone of superiority, “Sorry, Yi Ting went on a business trip.”

Want to steal my man? Don’t even think about it.

Tian Wenwen lazily lifted her eyelids and replied, “Oh, I know, but I heard he’ll be back by noon. Is it alright if I wait here for him?”

Yi Ting was coming back by noon? Then why didn’t he tell her? Song Yiqiu pursed her lips, a flash of anger crossing her eyes.

Yi Ting was a grown man, why couldn’t he just pamper her a little? So petty.

Soon, Yu Liuxue found out about the confrontation between Tian Wenwen and Song Yiqiu at Yi Ting’s company. She excitedly put down her seeds and repeatedly muttered, “Fight! Fight!”

System: “…If you’re so interested, shall I send your head over?”

Ye Jin had just entered when she heard Yu Liuxue’s excited shout. She put down the milk and fruit in her hand and walked over to Yu Liuxue. Yu Liuxue immediately hid the seeds in her hand and innocently blinked, “Ye Jin, you’re here?”

Ye Jin glanced at the colorful covers behind her and nodded lightly.

Then she asked, “What’s with that post you made on your Moments…”

Yu Liuxue knew she would ask about it, so she immediately leaned into her arms, on the verge of tears, “I’m so miserable, as a woman, my loss of virginity has been spread everywhere. I won’t ever be able to hold my head high in front of people again. Every time I close my eyes at night, all I can think about is their mocking faces. They laugh at me with ridicule and scorn, cursing me, I…”

Eh? Dad, mom, when did you two come back?

Ye Jin’s eyes showed a hint of a smile. She tilted her head slightly, blocking her mouth, and said with a half-smile, “Why don’t you continue acting?”

Yu Liuxue couldn’t help but glare at her. She quickly left Ye Jin’s shoulder, ran barefoot to Bai Mu, and said, “Mom! After seeing you, I suddenly feel like the world is so beautiful! I’m filled with energy, I want to run a marathon right now to show my love for life!”

Bai Mu couldn’t help but roll her eyes at her, “Alright, dear, immediately sign her up. If she dares not finish it, I’ll break her legs!”

Yu Liuxue: “…Mom, although we’re not biological, you don’t have to be this cruel.”

Yu Liuxue was carried upstairs by Bai Mu, while Bai Father stayed downstairs to entertain Ye Jin. Ye Jin promised to give Yu Liuxue a month, so she hid everything from Bai Father. Although Bai Father thought Ye Jin was a good person, he didn’t think further, believing Ye Jin was just grateful for his brief guidance, making him very happy.

Bai Mu pulled Yu Liuxue into her room. “Hurry up and pack, after Yi Ting comes back in the afternoon, we’ll go to the Yi family to break off the engagement.”

So soon? Yu Liuxue wiped away the nonexistent tears from her eyes, “Mom, since I was a child, you’ve always told me I was Yi Ting’s fiancée. It’s become my belief, my mental support. Even if he doesn’t like me, I don’t mind, as long as I can marry him. Mom, if we break off the engagement, I’ll be heartbroken…”

Bai Mu narrowed her eyes and suddenly asked, “Zhenzhen, are you acting too much lately?”

That day, you didn’t say that.

Oh no, you caught me.

Bai Mu didn’t want to waste time arguing with her, “The Yi family has already received the news. Once you’re packed, we’ll go to Yi family’s house for a meal, and then settle this matter. I need to give you a heads-up, Zhao Ayi has a sharp tongue, so no matter what she says, don’t take it to heart.”

Yu Liuxue, touched, took Bai Mu’s hand. “It’s okay, mom, I have a bad mouth.”

Bai Mu: “…” Any lingering worry in her heart immediately vanished.