I Have the Aura of a Supporting Character in Yuri Novels - Chapter 47

Reporting the incident to the police was definitely not an option. First, Zhao Wei’an wouldn’t agree with Zhuyun’s suggestion. Even though he felt he had been massively wronged, he knew that if the police got involved, his affair with that woman would be exposed to his wife. What’s more, the woman had business dealings with his wife’s company, so Zhao Wei’an couldn’t afford to make a scene. No matter how upset he was, he had to grin and bear it and deal with Cao Meiqin and Zhu Kaikuo.

His absolute refusal to call the police infuriated his wife, Meng Yanyan. She slapped him again, her disappointment with him now complete. She never wanted to see him again.

“Luckily, we had a prenuptial agreement,” Meng Yanyan said, holding back her grief. “Zhao Wei’an, just wait for my lawyer to contact you!” She turned and walked away without a second thought. Ye Yiran, seeing this, followed her worriedly, but soon returned. Meng Yanyan wanted to be alone.

Ye Yiran didn’t go back to Zhao Wei’an’s room. The hotel was well-soundproofed, but even so, she could hear the fighting coming from inside. She sneered, “That scumbag Zhao Wei’an deserves everything he gets.”

She was happy to see her friend finally escaping a miserable marriage. She had long wanted to convince Meng Yanyan to divorce this man with his messy private life, but Meng Yanyan had never been able to make up her mind. This little show today was, in a way, a much-needed push.

However… why were Cao Meiqin and Zhu Kaikuo here? And why was Zhuyun here too?

Leaning against the wall, Ye Yiran’s mind was heavy with unanswered questions. She had a feeling something big and bad had happened.

After some thought, she decided to call Tang Xinhai.

“Hello, where are you?”

After hanging up, Ye Yiran took the elevator. Tang Xinhai had booked another room, not on the same floor. This confused Ye Yiran even more. Why hadn’t Tang Xinhai stayed in the room Chengwen had booked? Why did they suddenly decide to change rooms?

If Zhuyun could hear Ye Yiran’s thoughts, she would rush over and explain that the original room was a complete mess, especially the soft bed. So Tang Xinhai had booked a new one, at least for a place to sleep tonight.

It didn’t take long for Ye Yiran to find Tang Xinhai and Zhuyun. She wasn’t suspicious at first, but when she noticed that Tang Xinhai had changed her clothes, Ye Yiran’s gaze grew more speculative.

Ye Yiran stood with her arms crossed, looking at the two women sitting on the bed. Her serious and cold expression had a certain authority, the familiar “Vice President Ye” that everyone at the company knew.

Tang Xinhai wasn’t intimidated. She just asked, “Is something the matter?”

There were so many things Ye Yiran wanted to ask, but she saw a look of distance and respect in Tang Xinhai’s eyes. In that moment, all her questions got stuck in her throat.

Ye Yiran felt as if Tang Xinhai had pushed her into an icy river. A cold shiver ran through her, accompanied by a deep, inescapable pain. She smiled at herself bitterly, took a deep breath, and pushed her concern aside. “It’s nothing. I just wanted to ask how you were feeling.”

Even with countless questions, what right did she have to ask? As a superior? Or… something else? Ye Yiran felt she had lost her prized self-control. She shouldn’t be swayed by a choice she made years ago. What’s done is done. What’s the use of regret? Even if she could go back, she would still make the same choice because, at that time, only by choosing the Chu family could she fully unleash her ambition and escape the constraints of her backward hometown.

Her face remained calm, the turmoil she felt was now hidden. She was “Vice President Ye” again.

Tang Xinhai smiled knowingly. “I’m much better. Thank you for your concern.”

Ye Yiran pulled her lips into a faint smile and instructed, “Don’t tell anyone what you saw. Zhao Wei’an is a petty man, and he probably hates you two for being so bold. But I’ll handle him, so just keep this a secret.”

Ye Yiran was still a little upset and shot Tang Xinhai a look of reproach. “I know you’re usually level-headed and don’t like getting into trouble. Why did you foolishly put yourself in harm’s way today?”

Zhuyun knew this wasn’t a jab at Tang Xinhai, but at her. She raised her hand innocently, smiling brightly. “I’m sorry, ma’am, but I just couldn’t resist. The unfortunate people were my relatives. I’m their niece, after all. When I saw they were in trouble, how could I not help?”

Ye Yiran asked, “How did you plan on helping?”

Zhuyun nudged Tang Xinhai with her foot, a silent signal not to interfere. She could handle this herself. She wore an innocent smile and said, “I told them I was going to call the police, but no one wanted me to. So you can’t blame me.”

Ye Yiran looked at her critically. This woman was sharp-tongued, and her words were pleasant, but she was just pretending to help while secretly enjoying the show. Calling the police was a pretext; seeing them humiliated was the real goal.

Her eyes flashed. She felt there was something a little wicked and mischievous about Zhuyun’s smile.

“Do I have something on my face?” Zhuyun asked Tang Xinhai for help.

Tang Xinhai affectionately stroked her hair. “No, little Zhu is very cute.” With her bright lips, white teeth, and sparkling eyes, she looked like a darling girl. How could there be anything on her face?

Tang Xinhai rested her arm on Zhuyun’s shoulder and told Ye Yiran gently, “This has nothing to do with us. Little Zhu and I won’t gossip. You can rest assured. We know what to do and what not to do. Thank you for offering to help us with Mr. Zhao.”

Ye Yiran shook her head helplessly at Tang Xinhai’s protectiveness. She hadn’t said anything yet, but Tang Xinhai was already on the defensive. She truly cared for Zhuyun.

Ye Yiran knew her relationship with Tang Xinhai wasn’t close enough to ask why she had changed her clothes. However, seeing the way they were together, she guessed that nothing bad had happened. Perhaps she had overreacted, fearing they were in danger. She didn’t know she was completely right. There had indeed been a crisis, but thankfully, the helpful Tang Xinhai had resolved it, which led to the change of clothes—the evening gown couldn’t be worn anymore.

“Get some rest.”

As the door closed, Tang Xinhai thought she saw a look of affection in Ye Yiran’s eyes, but by the time she tried to confirm it, Ye Yiran was already gone.

Tang Xinhai frowned and told Zhuyun what she had seen. “She gives me a strange feeling.”

Zhu Jun leaped onto the bed, lay on her side, and said lazily, “So curious about her? Why don’t you chase after her and ask?”

Her sarcastic tone made Tang Xinhai laugh, and her troubled thoughts vanished. She looked down at Zhuyun, who was batting her eyelashes playfully, and said meaningfully, “With you here, how could I possibly have the mind to chase after anyone else?”

Zhuyun’s face flushed, and she sat up quickly, no longer daring to flirt. She pouted. “You’re all talk! Hmph!”

“Little Zhu doesn’t like hearing that?” Tang Xinhai said with a smile, sitting down and watching the bashful Zhuyun intently. The impulse in her heart wouldn’t calm down. It didn’t take much, just a gentle kiss was enough.

Tang Xinhai tenderly kissed her lips. Unlike the passionate kisses before, this one was soft, like a falling petal. Zhuyun saw the intensity in her eyes, and her mind and body went numb. It was a lingering effect.

She put a hand on Tang Xinhai’s shoulder, stopping her. “Young people, please be mindful of your health! That was enough just now. I… I’m afraid you won’t be able to handle it.”

She was still so stubborn. Tang Xinhai smiled silently, deepening the kiss and not allowing Zhuyun to retreat.

After a few rounds of “lip-to-lip combat,” Zhuyun lay in Tang Xinhai’s arms, whining playfully. “You don’t care about me. You haven’t asked what happened. Hmph, you heartless woman! You got my body and now you’re going to abandon me, aren’t you?”

Tang Xinhai lifted her chin, seeing Zhuyun’s pretend fury. Tang Xinhai smiled lightly. “You’re so energetic. Should we continue?” She raised an eyebrow charmingly, and they both knew exactly what she meant.

Zhu Jun quickly covered her mouth, her face blank. “Okay, don’t say another word.” If she wasn’t afraid of scaring Tang Xinhai, she would have given her a calming pill!

Tang Xinhai laughed silently, her soft gaze convincing Zhuyun to stop covering her mouth. She honestly told Tang Xinhai everything about her and the couple, Zhu Kaikuo and Cao Meiqin.

“So the person who instigated all this was Chu Chengwen.” Tang Xinhai tightened her embrace around Zhuyun. The lighthearted atmosphere suddenly turned cold and serious. Her expression was grave, and her eyes held an icy chill.

Zhuyun squeezed her hand reassuringly. “From what my cheap aunt Cao Meiqin said, Chu Chengwen must have deliberately said something to make them think he was interested in me. They must have contacted each other many times to get a spare room key from his assistant.”

Tang Xinhai kissed Zhuyun’s cheek, a wave of fear washing over her. Although Chu Chengwen had left the hotel much earlier, it didn’t mean he was innocent. If he hadn’t had malicious intentions toward Zhuyun, why would the greedy Zhu Kaikuo and Cao Meiqin have tried to harm her?

“Little Zhu, you were wronged.”

Zhuyun smiled nonchalantly, her arms wrapped around Tang Xinhai, leaning affectionately into her chest. “It’s not really a wrong. It was a blessing in disguise.”

Tang Xinhai patted her back affectionately. She wouldn’t let Chu Chengwen get away with this. A gentleman’s revenge isn’t a race. The plan had to be perfect, so there was no need to rush.

She then brought up Zhu Kaikuo and Cao Meiqin, and Zhuyun looked confused. “I don’t know why they went into someone else’s room. Maybe they were drunk?” She feigned innocence, like a naive young girl. But in her heart, she was praising 857.

“Well done, 857!”

Hehe, I’m not the biggest hero. The scientists who developed that potion are! I told you, even a robot dog could fall in love with a mecha, which shows how powerful the potion is. I just didn’t expect it to have such a strong effect on humans in this world. And for that couple and Zhao Wei’an to have their “spring fling,” it was all thanks to fate!

When Cao Meiqin took the key card to open the door, 857, which had hacked into the hotel network, had already disabled it. So Cao Meiqin tried it several times to no avail. They were about to complain to the front desk, thinking what a poor excuse for a five-star hotel this was. But before they could take a few steps, the potion took effect. Just then, they bumped into Zhao Wei’an. What a testament to the potion’s effectiveness! The two staggered, and their hot breaths infected Zhao Wei’an. He saw them as two beautiful women throwing themselves at him, so the lecherous Zhao Wei’an led them back to his room.

After 857’s recap, Zhuyun buried her face in Tang Xinhai’s chest, afraid she would burst out laughing.

“Holy shit, hahahahaha.”

“I was wondering who would pick up those two drugged morons. Turns out the couple ended up serving one big (scumbag) together.”

“They’ll surely become a happy family.”

Gagaga, stop, little Zhu, that’s disgusting.

Zhuyun was shaking with suppressed laughter. Tang Xinhai thought she was scared, but when she lifted her face, she saw her beaming.

Tang Xinhai bit her lip playfully, then turned off the light. She grabbed Zhuyun’s waist, whispering, “This night is still long, baby.”

Oh no, oh no! Why is it going black again!

Is this what dating is like? They always want me to turn off the lights!

Hmph! How annoying.

Maybe I can just take a peek? Just one little peek?

857 excitedly hit the screen button, its two antennae forming a heart shape. But the screen was full of static. Even if it wanted to peek, it couldn’t.

Damn it, God! Are you blocking me?! Blocking this too! You might as well just kill me!

The next second, the static screen went completely black.

【…】

You win!

I surrender. I’m going offline. I’m not fighting you, hmph.

“Vice President Ye, Assistant Tang, please come this way.”

Tang Xinhai followed behind Ye Yiran. No one could look down on these two beautiful women. After all, at the dinner table, Ye Yiran had effortlessly shut down a man’s taunts, and her assistant was no pushover. Rumor had it she had recently represented Ye Yiran to meet with an overseas partner and closed a major deal, leaving everyone in awe.

“Goodbye, ladies.”

Ye Yiran glanced at the man she was shaking hands with, and said mockingly, “Mr. Chang, now you know why I didn’t let you pressure me into drinking. My assistant doubles as my driver.”

Mr. Chang’s face stiffened. Listening to Ye Yiran’s explanation, he cursed in his mind. If she’s the driver, why didn’t you say so sooner? He had to endure a scolding. And this Ye Yiran, she didn’t bring a driver, only an assistant. What a cheap old hag.

Ye Yiran saw the embarrassment on his face but didn’t care what he thought of her. She had achieved the effect she wanted.

“Mr. Chang, until next time.”

The car quickly drove away. Mr. Chang muttered, “Damn it, that old hag who can’t get married. Let’s see how long you can be so cocky.”

“That’s enough, old Chang. Why are you picking on Ye Yiran? Besides, what you said was terrible,” another man said, shaking his head. Seeing Chang’s unrepentant look, the man decided to stop associating with him. Old Chang was becoming useless. His company was failing, and he still didn’t know how to humble himself. Did he think this was the old days?

On the drive home, the night was quiet and lonely. Tang Xinhai, who was driving, said, “Are you planning to further dismantle Mr. Chang’s company?”

Ye Yiran leaned her head tiredly against the headrest. “Why do you ask?”

“I saw you deliberately provoking him just now. Mr. Chang will definitely come after you, so I can only assume you’re preparing to take over his company.”

Ye Yiran scoffed. “It’s an empty shell, not worth my time. I just don’t want my subordinates to be disrespected by him.”

Tang Xinhai’s gaze softened, and she felt more confident in what she was about to say. Her question had been a test. She wanted to see how much tolerance Ye Yiran had for her as an employee, and whether she would get away with saying something so rebellious.

“Vice President Ye, have you ever considered becoming President Ye?”

Ye Yiran’s lazy expression became serious. Her eyes were cold. “Tang Xinhai, do you know what you’re saying?”

Tang Xinhai shrugged. “I just think you have a greater ability to run the company.”

“What did Chengwen do to you?” Ye Yiran didn’t follow up on her words, but instead brought up Chu Chengwen’s name.

Tang Xinhai was even more relaxed now than before, apparently not worried that Ye Yiran had noticed her hatred for Chu Chengwen.

Tang Xinhai smiled. “It’s not what he did to me, but what he did to my girlfriend.”

Ye Yiran’s furrowed brow soon relaxed. Seeing her “furious for her beauty” act, she sighed helplessly. “Career is more important than love, Xinhai. You’re young, so you’re letting love cloud your judgment. But I’m not you. I won’t let love put me in danger.”

Tang Xinhai just gave a faint smile and replied, “Understood. I know what you mean.”

She didn’t try to convince Ye Yiran to change her mind. There was no need. Disagreements were natural, and they didn’t have to agree.

Tang Xinhai fell silent, but Ye Yiran couldn’t stay quiet. She had expected Tang Xinhai to be persistent, trying to convince her of her perspective, but she did no such thing.

After a long pause, Ye Yiran spoke first.

“You’re not going to argue with me?”

Tang Xinhai said indifferently, “Your view is that love can’t compare to a career. My view is different. Neither of us is wrong, so why should I argue with you?”

“So you only want love?”

She pursed her red lips, no longer calm, but free and brilliant. “I’m a greedy person. I want both love and a career. I won’t give up on either because I can’t bear to let go of either.”

Ye Yiran’s eyelashes fluttered, and she chuckled softly. “Young people really do have a certain drive.” She was stronger than herself.

Tang Xinhai calmly added, “But young people also have a tendency to be a little whimsical.”

Ye Yiran knew what she was referring to and sneered. “Chengwen needs to be taught a lesson. The old man spoiled him, and that’s how he got his temperament. I can help you teach Chengwen a lesson, but don’t bring up what you said before.”

“This is my own choice.”

Tang Xinhai nodded, showing no emotion. “I understand.”

“Her own choice?” If she really meant it, she would have scolded her as soon as she said it. So she wasn’t content at all! The truth was exactly as Tang Xinhai had thought. Ye Yiran’s heart had been stirred for a long time, and her words had resurrected the seed that Ye Yiran had planted in her heart long ago.

The sapling that Ye Yiran had named “Ambition” when she was young.

After the social event, Tang Xinhai dropped Ye Yiran off at home and then drove to Zhuyun’s small restaurant. The night was late, and there were no more customers, so the sound of crying in the store made Tang Xinhai uneasy. She pushed open the door. When she saw Zhuyun sitting there safely, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhuyun’s eyes lit up. “Xinhai, you’re off work?” Her savior had arrived!

Zhuyun grabbed Tang Xinhai’s arm and smiled sweetly at the person crying. “Let me introduce you, this is my girlfriend, Tang Xinhai.” She didn’t forget to introduce the other person to Tang Xinhai. “Xinhai, this is my old friend, Wei Wei.” This was the infamous “plastic sister” who had run away the fastest when she went bankrupt. Now she had the nerve to come crying to her? Oh, she was so done.

Tang Xinhai instantly understood Zhuyun’s subtext. “What sad thing happened to your long-lost friend?”

Zhuyun tried to hold it in, but she couldn’t. She smiled brightly. “It’s nothing big. She just wanted to get married to Chu Chengwen.”

Wei Wei’s crying stopped. She sobbed, “Little Zhu, how could you do this to me? I really want to marry Chengwen, but… but he says you’re the one in his heart! Please, let him go and let him marry me, okay?”

“Huh?”

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