Chapter 258: The Old-School Tyrant CEO 2

In the end, when the Eldest Miss came to beg him, he still disregarded their years of affection and utterly destroyed her final line of defense.

In her fury, the Eldest Miss dragged him down with her, and they perished together.

As for the little white lotus¹, she gained both fame and fortune.

At that time, as the tyrant CEO’s newlywed wife, she naturally and logically inherited the bulk of his estate.

The President’s parents also felt they owed this daughter-in-law who had become a widow so soon after entering the family, so they didn’t contest the inheritance with her.

In the days that followed, she spent money like water. There was no telling how many young “toy boys²” she kept as she lived a life of blissful pleasure.

The reason this mission appeared was that the deceased President, watching the subsequent developments, was filled with overwhelming regret.

He had nearly been brought back to life by pure rage.

How could he have been so blind as to fall for such a woman? It turned out the whole thing had been an act.

She truly lived up to being a woman in the entertainment industry; her acting skills were superb. Less than a week after his death, a toy boy had already moved into his house. It was obvious they had been involved in an illicit relationship long before.

His resentment was so deep that it threatened to pollute the world’s consciousness. Consequently, the Main System had no choice but to issue this mission.

【Ding! Eradicate the original host’s obsession, expose Zhao Yixin’s true face, and ensure her reputation is ruined so she fades into obscurity.】

Shen Xiuyan: “…”

Seeing that Shen Xiuyan remained silent for a long time, the System probed cautiously: 【Host?】

Shen Xiuyan snapped back to reality and rubbed his forehead. “It’s nothing. I was just a bit nauseated by this melodramatic plot.”

【Does the Host need to purchase any items?】

The frugal Shen Xiuyan naturally replied, “No need.”

With a status like “The Old-School Tyrant CEO,” what items could he possibly need to buy?

He was a President in an old-school novel. Anyone who defied him would usually be thrown into the sea to feed the sharks…

No, he still couldn’t help but complain. This character archetype was too ridiculous. He, Shen Xiuyan, never expected that one day he would experience such a plot.

The mere thought of it made him shudder.

【If there’s nothing else, the System is going offline. I wish you success in completing your mission.】

The System’s voice instantly vanished from Shen Xiuyan’s mind.

Shen Xiuyan began to organize his thoughts.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt the urge to criticize. This Zhao Yixin was a total “green tea” bitch. Was the original host blind to not see it?

Everything was an act for his benefit, and yet he had actually fallen for it.

He ignored a beautiful, striking Eldest Miss to fall for a plain, bland little cabbage.

Setting aside whether the worlds they lived in were the same, their values were completely different…

Did these two even have common topics to talk about?

Oh, right. The two of them were constantly playing out scenes of “she runs, he chases, she cannot escape even with wings³.” They probably didn’t have time for conversation.

Fine, let’s see how far the President and the little white lotus have progressed at this point.

Shen Xiuyan quickly searched through the original host’s memories. Good, they had only met a few times.

The President had only just noticed this little white lotus and felt she was “different” from others, providing her with some quiet assistance.

However, these thoughts hadn’t been made obvious yet. Aside from those close to him, perhaps no one had noticed the President’s special treatment of the little white lotus.

Knock, knock.

A knock sounded at the door, pulling Shen Xiuyan out of his thoughts.

“Come in.”

The door opened, and a sharp, capable-looking man entered holding a folder.

“President, the matter you requested has been handled. The person who tried to force Miss Zhao into a casting couch situation has been dealt with. Additionally, that TV series will continue to use Miss Zhao as the female lead.”

Shen Xiuyan wore an expression that said “as expected.” Indeed, every President in an old-school novel must have a capable assistant.

The assistant was responsible for providing assists at crucial moments and was on call to clean up every mess. Without this assistant, the corporation would likely collapse.

It seems you are that poor assistant.

Assistant Cheng noticed that the way President Shen looked at him was becoming increasingly strange, as if there was a hint of pity in his eyes…

He asked uncertainly, “President?”

Shen Xiuyan stood up and patted him on the shoulder. “Good work. I’m giving you double pay this month.”

Though Assistant Cheng was bewildered, he couldn’t resist the temptation of double pay. He instantly tossed his confusion to the back of his mind.

“Thank you, President. If there’s nothing else, I’ll get back to work.”

Seeing Assistant Cheng about to leave, Shen Xiuyan called out, “Wait.”

Assistant Cheng turned back, puzzled.

Shen Xiuyan said, “Solving Zhao Yixin’s casting couch trouble is fine, but she doesn’t necessarily have to be in that show. Let the investors decide for themselves. They don’t need to do it for my sake.”

Assistant Cheng: “…”

No, President, could you please not be so fickle? What was he busy for all morning!

Why the sudden change of heart…

Could he have guessed wrong? Did President Shen not actually have his eye on that little starlet?

Was it really just a simple whim to do a good deed?

Facing the accusatory gaze, Shen Xiuyan stood there with a clear conscience.

Did he think that pay raise this month was for nothing?

You get paid to do the work, understand?

For the sake of the money, Assistant Cheng didn’t argue.

He simply nodded helplessly and said, “Understood. I’ll see to it immediately.”

“Shen Xiuyan!”

Accompanied by an angry shout, the door was slammed open.

A great beauty wearing high heels walked in.

She was exquisitely dressed from head to toe, looking as vibrant and charming as a red rose nourished by wealth.

However, her face clearly bore a trace of anger. Anyone seeing her couldn’t help but wonder who could possibly have the heart to make her this upset.

Assistant Cheng quickly snapped out of it and hurriedly greeted, “Miss Su.”

Shen Xiuyan was only stunned for a moment before recovering. The smile on his face grew wider. “My Eldest Miss, what are you doing here? Didn’t you say you were going on a shopping spree today?”

Excellent. The childhood sweetheart was none other than Mingyue.

His wonderful wife had delivered herself right to his door. How could he not be happy?

Talk about things falling right into his lap.

Shen Xiuyan instantly discarded his previous thoughts. He was now thoroughly satisfied with this world.

However, in Su Mingyue’s eyes, that smile wasn’t just a sign of happiness; it was an attempt to curry favor, a sign of a guilty conscience.

She stood with her hands on her hips and demanded, “Spit it out. What exactly is going on between you and that little starlet? Are you doing something behind my back…”

Before she could finish, Shen Xiuyan cut her off immediately. “I am not. Don’t you go framing me.”

“But everyone is saying you’ve taken an interest in her! You’ve been helping her constantly lately, and I heard she’s already signed with the entertainment company under your banner. And you’re still denying it?”

Shen Xiuyan turned to Assistant Cheng with a look of utter confusion. “Is that actually happening?”

Assistant Cheng had a sudden realization. No wonder the President had changed his mind just now; so this was the reason.

Translator’s Notes