My Weekend Lover Turned Out To Be My Boss - Chapter 90

Chapter 90: Villain D · “Boys Don’t Cry”

“To tell you the truth, although I don’t interact much in the group, I’ve been lurking and observing. The daily chats of our sisters have allowed me to understand their situations more or less. You must have already scouted Qin Yan’s background, which is why you created the cellmate group. I’m honestly surprised; her existence is crucial. It concerns the survival of Beisheng International.

I had Old A track Qiao Xin’s movements and discovered her goal isn’t simple. I’ve already met Li Shuhua’s eldest son—Phoebe and Feijun’s older brother. This man doesn’t manage the family business; he just collects dividends from his shares in the Lan Group every year.

Digging deeper reveals that the import trade company co-funded by Li Shuhua and Qiao Xin has Lan Feichun as its legal representative. This guy’s network is incredibly complex, comparable to Jian Yumeng’s capabilities. The reason he’s endured Phoebe for so long is likely that he couldn’t find an opening. Now that Guan Shuyun and Qiao Xin have teamed up, he’s naturally stepped in to form a partnership.

Qin Yan mentioned today that she has secured the agency rights for many brands in this region. Previously, Qiao Xin tampered with Beisheng International’s supply chain, causing serious issues. This means she did communicate with those suppliers, perhaps even collaborated with them—but in the end, the person who secured the exclusive rights was Qin Yan.

On one level, Qiao Xin has no right to sell unauthorized imported brands through her new company. On one hand, this means Qin Yan can completely replace those old supply chains and become Beisheng International’s new partner. On the other hand, Qiao Xin’s new company cannot actually threaten Phoebe.

So here is the question: Qiao Xin and Li Shuhua’s new company sells authentic imported products. If they are the same brands, but the exclusive agency rights are in Qin Yan’s hands, do you know what that means?”

Yu Xiao listened, stunned. She pondered my question for a moment and suddenly snapped her fingers. “If they are the same brands, it constitutes unauthorized sales. They’ll get sued, and the compensation won’t be small!”

“And what if it’s not unauthorized sales?”

“Then the only possibilities are counterfeits or white-labeling. By bypassing the massive agency fees, they’d reap exorbitant profits from the price difference. That’s not just a lawsuit; that’s illegal!”

I took a sip of wine and clapped my hands with a smile. “Seems you aren’t stupid after all. This hasn’t been confirmed yet; it needs further investigation. I’m still waiting for news from Old A.”

“So you calculated this from the start. Whether it’s unauthorized sales or selling fakes, Qiao Xin’s group won’t be able to avoid hiring lawyers and going to court. Meanwhile, you’ll have Qin Yan step in to cooperate with Phoebe to get Beisheng International back on track. It’s a ‘kill three birds with one stone’ move! You’re really something!”

I opened another bottle of red wine. While waiting for it to breathe, I stroked my chin and spoke about the other side of the plan: “Also, for the next part, I need you to cooperate with me in an act.”

Yu Xiao stared at me blankly, asking foolishly, “What play are we putting on now?”

“The script is a secret for now. Your Jian Yumeng has strictly forbidden me from contacting Qiu Qi, so I can only pass certain information through you. When I have time, I’ll reveal some news about Guan Shuyun to you. You are to pass it to Qiu Qi and He Mu. Whether it’s fabricated out of thin air or exaggerated, I only want one effect: to make them hate Guan Shuyun more and more.”

At this point, I stood up and walked to the window, breathing on the glass. I drew a smiley face on the misty condensation. Yu Xiao didn’t understand why I was doing this, so she patted my arm. “What kind of chess move is this?”

“Borrowing a knife to kill.”

I turned my head and looked at Yu Xiao seriously. She froze, staring at me for a good while before revealing a smile that didn’t quite look happy. “You look… so strange right now. Actually, I still have one doubt. Since you wanted to meet Qin Yan, why did you invite Sister Hong and Sister Lian as well?”

“That’s simple. After not seeing each other for so long, I couldn’t just invite one cellmate. Our history is there, after all; one must be thorough in social etiquette. On the other hand, let me ask you: how do you think Sister Hong and Sister Lian look these days?”

“Quite beautiful. After all these years, they’re still pleasant to look at. Probably because they work in the beauty industry; they’ve maintained themselves well.”

“They are my opening cards against Lan Feichun. I’ll give you two million. Find someone through Jian Yumeng to talk to them. I only want one thing: for them to seduce that man. Sister Hong and Sister Lian have more ways of dealing with these things than we do. They will definitely be tempted by the offer.”

“That’s easy. Wait for my good news. You’ve spread your net so wide—can you handle the strain?”

“If I could handle it, why would I bother you?”

Returning to the table to pour a glass of wine, I said to myself, “I claim to be a mad dog that bites everyone. On the surface, I tore Phoebe apart, but in the dark, I know exactly who I’m biting. The web of love and hate they built had nothing to do with me. Since they provoked me, a mad dog won’t leave with its tail between its legs. One way or another, it’s going to be a fight to the death.”

“I’ll indulge you in everything else, except one thing I absolutely won’t allow: doing something illegal. We are people who came out of that place; we cannot go back.”

Yu Xiao spoke with total conviction. I patted her shoulder and laughed happily. “Don’t worry. I have a scale in my heart; I won’t cross the line.”

“Actually… no matter how outrageous you act, in the end, it’s all for Phoebe, right?”

The red wine reflected the warm, safe light, shimmering with a vivid glow. I saw my own bared-teeth reflection in the glass. Just as Phoebe said: You Feifan is dead. So, who am I?

I drained the wine, placed the glass on the table, and put on my coat to leave. “I’ll reserve the answer to your question. Until the villains are removed, I won’t talk about love.”

…

Back at the Guan residence, Guan Shuyun seemed to be waiting for me. She sat in the garden with her arms crossed, looking annoyed for some reason. “There should be a limit to drinking. You’re coming back so late.”

My face must have been flushed because it felt hot. Approaching her, I feigned a drunken state, staggering a few steps and resting my hand on her shoulder. “It’s a rare meeting, of course we had to drink and be happy!”

“I had hangover soup prepared for you. Go on, go inside and drink it before you head to your room to rest. I’m giving you tomorrow off; don’t go to work in a daze and make mistakes.”

“Why are you so good to me? So good!”

I spoke gigglingly, and Guan Shuyun reached out to put her arm around my waist, leading me into the house with a faint smile.

As soon as we entered the dining room, the butler placed the hangover soup on the table. Usually a man of few words, he spoke up this time: “The Young Mistress has never stepped into a kitchen before; today was her first time. Please taste it, Ms. You, and make sure to finish it. This bowl contains all of the Young Mistress’s heart.”

I took the bowl, somewhat dazed. Guan Shuyun stood to the side, seemingly waiting for my praise. Just this single bowl of steaming soup managed to bring tears to my eyes, creating ripples of emotion. This was a level of care I had never received before.

The person giving me this treatment wasn’t my lover, but my enemy. She was startled by my reaction. After signaling the butler to leave, she tried to take the bowl from my hands, saying gently, “If you don’t want to drink it, then don’t.”

I dodged her hand and gulped it down until it was empty, messily wiping my mouth with my sleeve. “It’s delicious.”

“I just made you a bowl of hangover soup. Is there a need to be this moved?”

Phoebe wouldn’t cook for me, nor would she respect my choices. Guan Shuyun was breaking those patterns over and over. They were both women of high status, yet I felt Guan Shuyun had more of a human touch. Since she started believing me, she always considered my feelings and never forced my hand.

Guan Shuyun, please don’t fall in love with me. You will regret it.

“I am moved. You are so high and mighty; the fact that you entered a kitchen is a miracle. Don’t do it again.”

“Oh? I put in the effort and don’t even get a thanks?”

“I did! Thank you! Satisfied?!”

“Perfunctory! You smell like booze. Go take a shower and get some sleep.”

The warmth lasted less than three seconds before she reverted to her “tsundere” (cold and haughty) self. I pouted helplessly but smiled at her again. “You were so annoying before, but why do you look better and better to me now?”

“Are you praising me???”

“I suppose I am!”

“I’ll give you one more chance to speak—say it properly!”

“Yes! I’m praising you! You’re so good to me! I simply have no way to repay you!”

“Forget it! A word from You Feifan is as deceptive as a ghost!”

…

On a regular workday, I received a call from Yu Xiao. she brought encouraging news.

“I sent someone to negotiate with Sister Hong and Sister Lian. Everything went smoothly. I gave them a 500,000 deposit, and they accepted the arrangement. The circle is small; Yumeng and Lan Feichun have some overlapping connections.

Through a big shot named Nian Buhe, we established a connection with Lan Feichun. Yumeng said if we’re going to act, it must look real. Sister Hong and Sister Lian are pros; with a bit of styling, they are more sought after than the typical pretty girls out there. Not long ago at a cocktail party, they naturally hooked up with Lan Feichun. Congratulations—you’ve successfully planted your spies.

However, I’m quite worried. They are lovers of wealth. Aren’t you afraid that if Lan Feichun treats them better, they’ll turn on us and cause trouble?”

This was indeed a risky move. I thought about it for a long while before telling Yu Xiao: “Tell the contact person to leak a piece of information to them: ‘The boss hiring you is named You.'”

“Has your head been slammed in a door? Isn’t that just selling yourself out!”

“Don’t worry, they aren’t stupid. Once it’s leaked to that point, they’ll see through it without saying it. When the time comes, they will naturally come to find me.”

“Fine. Good luck. Also, there’s one more thing. Phoebe was admitted to the hospital for extreme exhaustion. Do you… want to go see her? Never mind, you can’t expose yourself right now.”

“Is she… is it serious?”

I couldn’t fight my true inner feelings and asked with concern. Yu Xiao answered truthfully: “It’s not exactly serious, but her state is terrible. Yumeng said that since the exposure incident, she’s been living like an ascetic. She only eats when she absolutely has to; otherwise, she’s buried in the company all day. No one knows what she’s busy with, and it ended like this.”