Take Away My Sickly Beauty [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 13

The day the Cupid Building opened its doors to the public happened to be a rainy one. To accommodate this, a Cupid executive who had been influenced by Hua Lingling’s “Golden Finger”—specifically sent a private car to pick her up.

Cheng Ye, who was with Hua Lingling, was naturally brought along for the ride.

“Look at that; even heroes have a weakness for beauties,” Ann sneered as she stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, watching the infatuated executive. “That’s infidelity, isn’t it? If I recall correctly, his wife is currently pregnant.”

“Mm.” The woman standing behind her kept her gaze locked on the distance.

Originally, she was supposed to pick up Chen Jiyu today, but the woman had rejected her.

Hiss…

Ye Wuming’s heart was drumming. Could it be that she had played the “hard to get” game too aggressively, and Jiyu was taking the opportunity to distance herself?

The moment that thought crossed her mind, Ye Wuming became consumed with restless anxiety.

She stood there radiating a heavy, gloomy aura, causing Ann to glare at her impatiently. “Your President Chen is already on her way; what are you so anxious for? Fidgeting like a little kid—do you think that’s going to make you likable?”

Ann was right. Ye Wuming sighed inwardly, but even knowing that, she couldn’t calm down!

She hadn’t been in contact with Jiyu for many days! During this period, every day had felt like a year!

Back when she hadn’t returned to the country and hadn’t seen Jiyu, it was fine. She could endure the hardest days just by holding onto Jiyu’s photograph.

But now that she had the chance to touch Jiyu and close the distance between them, how could she suppress the greed in her heart?

“Never mind, I’ll go upstairs and wait for her.” Ye Wuming pressed her brow, warning herself that she had to endure.

Small impatience ruins great plans; only by casting a long line can one catch a big fish. After chanting this mantra to herself until she was sufficiently hypnotized, she finally calmed down to arrange the subsequent matters.

“The visitors will be handled by Anna. If there are any problems, find her.” As she spoke, Ye Wuming pointed toward the great designer nearby, who was sipping tea and enjoying the drama.

Ann: “?”

Wait, she was a designer; why on earth should she manage these trivial chores?

“I’ll pay extra,” Ye Wuming threw out decisively upon seeing Ann’s expression.

The great designer, who was never short on money, uncharacteristically swallowed the mockery at the tip of her tongue. She thought of a certain penniless person in a baseball cap and finally gritted her teeth in acceptance.

There was no helping it; she wasn’t a fool like Ye Wuming who couldn’t even chase down a girlfriend. She had a family to support.

Perhaps due to the influence of Hua Lingling’s Golden Finger, Chen Jiyu’s car arrived at Cupid at the exact same time as hers.

On this side, Hua Lingling was dressed magnificently. Despite it being a formal occasion, she looked like a peacock with its tail spread, her intention to flaunt herself as clear as day to anyone watching.

Well, anyone except that idiot Cheng Ye.

Chen Jiyu, meanwhile, wore a black long dress as an inner layer, topped with a grey long suit jacket. As for the sliver of white that occasionally peeked out from beneath her hem as she moved, it was likely another long skirt worn underneath.

Dressed in pink, Hua Lingling walked briskly ahead, while Cheng Ye who followed behind her oddly chose not to hold her hand.

After all, Cheng Ye loved her to death, regardless of the professional setting. Even back when the Chen Group held its board meeting, she had dared to bring Hua Lingling, an outsider, through the door, even holding her hand to publicly flaunt their affection.

Thinking back on it now, they were likely trying to provoke her, using it as a show of force to demonstrate the “sincerity” of their relationship.

But Chen Jiyu didn’t find their relationship sweet at all; she only found them foolish. They were busy playing at love during such an important occasion, and now, on Cupid’s home turf, Hua Lingling still hadn’t fixed her old habits.

Chen Jiyu looked away indifferently. She straightened her suit, preparing to take the first step ahead.

But clearly, someone wasn’t planning on letting her go.

“Oh? President Chen? I didn’t expect you to be here as well?” Hua Lingling dashed forward in three quick steps, intercepting Chen Jiyu.

A sweet smile curved onto her face as she said gleefully, “I heard that Cupid’s President Ye invited everyone here for a tour and study. I thought that given the current situation of you and your company, President Chen, you would be quite busy.”

Saying this, she suddenly raised a hand to cover her lips. Her round almond eyes blinked repeatedly as she intentionally lowered her voice. “Oh~ could it be that President Chen has already given up on her own company?”

Having arrived with certain ulterior motives, Hua Lingling naturally viewed Chen Jiyu as someone who had come to “sell herself.” After all, with the Chen Group’s current value, it shouldn’t even be on Cupid’s radar.

Cupid’s President Ye’s insistence on helping the Chen Group wasn’t an act of charity; she had to be after something.

At that thought, a flash of disgust crossed Hua Lingling’s eyes.

She really couldn’t understand what was so good about a cripple?

Hua Lingling cast what she thought was a subtle glance downward at Chen Jiyu’s ankle. Although the black long dress covered the “deformed and ugly” part, it didn’t prove she was a whole person.

A smug smile curved her lips. Compared to Chen Jiyu, she still had the advantage. As long as Cupid’s President Ye didn’t have any “special preferences,” she believed the woman would choose someone healthier, softer, and more submissive.

For a high-and-mighty CEO like Chen Jiyu, many people might feel a desire to conquer her, but once the lonely eagle was tamed, the fun was over.

Furthermore, Chen Jiyu was already getting up there in age, psh…

At Chen Jiyu’s age and status, there weren’t many things that could provoke her, but Hua Lingling managed to ignite her temper almost every single time.

A fluffy, warm little sun had fallen by her side, wanting to go home with her. After hesitating for a long time, the lone traveler had finally settled all her trivial affairs and was ready to walk on with it, only for a thief to appear.

The thief shouted about the superiority of being “whole and young,” hypocritically chanting hymns to the sun while wholeheartedly intending to abandon the one who loved her just to chase after that light.

Chen Jiyu cast a subtle glance at Cheng Ye, who stood not far behind Hua Lingling. She remained silent, pretending not to hear her wife mocking her own cousin.

A liar and a fool.

“Listen.” Chen Jiyu stood a head taller than Hua Lingling. When she placed her hand on the other woman’s shoulder, a suffocating sense of pressure surged forth.

“Although the Chen Group is no longer as glorious as before, that doesn’t mean you are qualified to bark in front of me.” Chen Jiyu’s emotionless voice made Hua Lingling’s scalp tingle.

She instinctively wanted to retreat and flee, but the hand Chen Jiyu had placed on her shoulder was like a shackle, firmly pinning her in place.

“You should understand the reason why I’ve tolerated your jumping around until now.” Chen Jiyu coldly glanced at Cheng Ye, who looked like she wanted to step forward to rescue her wife. That single look immediately froze the other woman in her tracks.

Cheng Ye felt her brain buzz, and her back was unknowingly drenched in a cold sweat.

That was a terrifying side of Chen Jiyu that she had never shown in front of her relative.

Meanwhile, Hua Lingling, who was facing Chen Jiyu’s oppressive aura head-on, had long since clenched her teeth. She tried her best to straighten her back to keep herself from looking too pathetic.

However, the hand Chen Jiyu had placed on her shoulder could clearly feel the other woman trembling.

Hmph…

Chen Jiyu sneered inwardly. With this little courage, how did she dare to constantly provoke her?

Releasing the hand on the other woman’s shoulder, Chen Jiyu brushed it off without any attempt to hide the gesture.

Tsk, dirty.

This action caused Hua Lingling’s eyes to burn; she was both terrified and hateful in this moment. But just as this old woman said, even if the Chen Group truly collapsed, Chen Jiyu’s abilities and family background were still enough to ensure she could never turn the tables.

As the other woman’s cousin, Cheng Ye was a protective talisman Hua Lingling held in her hand.

But now, this talisman was clearly useless. Chen Jiyu had no intention of considering Cheng Ye’s feelings anymore; she had actually humiliated her right in front of the woman!

Hua Lingling was so angry her chest heaved rapidly, and her eyes even filled with tears. This was the first time she had been moved to tears by a side character in a small world!

Seeing the other woman about to cry, Chen Jiyu immediately felt a sense of revulsion. Her mental fortitude was this brittle, yet she dared to do so many disgusting things?

Feeling nauseated, President Chen turned and left, opting for “out of sight, out of mind.”

Watching the woman walk away after showing off her dominance, Hua Lingling stamped her feet in hatred.

She looked at the idiot beside her and felt even angrier. Consequently, the Cupid executive who had come personally to greet Hua Lingling arrived just in time to witness her swearing at someone.

This executive considered himself a civilized man, a high-quality human being. Although his “dowdy wife” could no longer pique his interest, she was at least reasonable and well-bred. Therefore, even though he was influenced by the Golden Finger provided by Hua Lingling’s system, he had never thought of divorcing his wife.

After all, having such a dignified and elegant wife by his side brought him prestige.

By chance, he had walked in on Hua Lingling “greeting” Cheng Ye’s ancestors back eight generations, which caused him to stop in his tracks immediately, his brow furrowing deeply.

While he liked this young, beautiful girl who knew how to please people, if her mouth was this filthy, he would respectfully decline.

After all, it wasn’t easy for him to climb to this position; it wouldn’t do if this woman ruined his reputation.

Little did he know that as soon as he returned, he would be fired.

The Cupid executive, who had arrived full of enthusiasm only to leave in disappointment, failed to catch Hua Lingling’s attention. She vented all her anger onto Cheng Ye.

Cheng Ye was scolded into silence, her head bowed, but a hint of discomfort rose in her heart.

She liked the way Lingling looked at her with admiration, so even if she occasionally threw small tantrums, she treated it as “flirtatious play.” But Lingling had dressed like this today for another woman.

Though Cheng Ye was dim-witted, she wasn’t a total fool. She could feel that Hua Lingling harbored certain intentions toward Cupid’s founder but she was her wife!

The woman who had been scolded senseless quietly clenched her fists, a fact that the ranting Hua Lingling failed to notice at all.

Because of Hua Lingling’s obstruction, time had been wasted, and Chen Jiyu collided head-on with the tour group the moment she entered the Cupid building.

It was truly one wave after another.

Chen Jiyu put on a polite smile to greet the group, though the ensuing conversation was filled with hidden barbs and sharp exchanges.

Too many people wanted to know why Ye Wuming was helping her. Similarly, some were subtly mocking her for “selling her soul for prosperity,” while others implied that everyone should get a piece of the pie—reasoning that if she could gain Ye Wuming’s favor, there was no reason others couldn’t as well.

Thinking about it this way, Chen Jiyu even began to pity the poor little President Ye. The founder of Cupid arriving in H City was like Tang Sanzang entering the Silk Cave.

Every monster and demon wanted to take a bite.

That included herself, of course.

The initial relationship between them was also built on interest. Cupid was willing to invest and help the Chen Group, and Chen Jiyu was willing to play along with Ye Wuming.

But the ambiguous feelings that grew along the way were an accident initially an accidental fright, now an unexpected joy.

After greeting everyone politely, Chen Jiyu prepared to quietly break away from the group to find a certain “golden retriever” who was bitterly waiting for her arrival.

Unfortunately, there was always someone who didn’t want her to have her way.

“Cousin, aren’t you going to walk with us?” Cheng Ye, who had arrived halfway, blocked Chen Jiyu’s path with an expression of inexplicable ferocity.

Chen Jiyu’s brow knit slightly at the sight. Was she here to vent the anger she had received from Hua Lingling onto her?

“I cannot afford that ‘cousin’ title.” Unfortunately, she didn’t plan on indulging the other woman anymore. “If you still have any integrity, you shouldn’t be appearing in front of me.”

That day when she and Ye Wuming went to the Bai Mansion, Cheng Ye had used the excuse of calling her to the hospital, but Chen Jiyu had ignored her. Later, Cheng Ye had left a message severing their familial ties, stating that they would be strangers from then on.

When she first saw that message, Chen Jiyu had a strange expression; she didn’t even know how to evaluate Cheng Ye.

Incompetent, foolish, and childish.

Reminded of this, Cheng Ye naturally recalled the message she had sent. her face shifted, and looking at Chen Jiyu’s darkened expression, she began to lose her nerve.

But Hua Lingling was standing right behind her, and a crowd of prominent figures was watching the drama. She was caught between a rock and a hard place, so she could only harden her heart and continue finding trouble.

“Let’s not mention those old matters for now. President Chen, are you leaving alone because you have some ‘business’ to handle?”

As soon as these words were spoken, many people began to chuckle inwardly. If anyone was tragic, it was President Chen—not only had she been stabbed in the back by her own cousin, nearly bankrupting the Chen Group, but now she was being publicly mocked for going off to engage in “indecent business.”

“Oh? You seem to know a lot?” To everyone’s surprise, Chen Jiyu didn’t fall for it at all.

The more Cheng Ye wanted Chen Jiyu to get angry and make a public fool of herself through reckless words, the more the other woman refused to give her the satisfaction.

“Cupid reached another cooperation agreement with the Chen Group two days ago. I have been invited to participate in the progress tracking of Cupid’s new project. So, I apologize for not being able to walk with the rest of you.” The latter half of the sentence was addressed to the crowd.

The people present were instantly filled with envy and jealousy, but they had to maintain appearances, so they one after another congratulated Chen Jiyu on securing the new project.

During this time, no one paid any attention to Cheng Ye.

Even Hua Lingling, who was hiding behind her, quietly stepped back, distancing herself from her out of embarrassment.

Cheng Ye’s face flushed red and green in turns; in the end, she had no excuse left to stop Chen Jiyu from leaving.

But she simply couldn’t understand why this “cheap” cousin of hers was so patient. She and Lingling had constantly provoked her, yet she wouldn’t get angry or lose her composure?

As long as she lost her composure and showed an ugly side of herself, they would have a way to let Ye Wuming see it. A famous figure would never allow themselves to have a partner who behaved so disgracefully.

But this plan had also failed.

As she entered the elevator, Chen Jiyu felt only amusement and speechlessness.

Back then, her aunt and uncle had repeatedly urged her to take good care of Cheng Ye. Because of that, she hadn’t been firm in forcing the spoiled Cheng Ye to learn corporate management or social etiquette…

The result of that indulgence was now clear: Cheng Ye was still like an ignorant child, unable to learn how to conduct herself.

How far could someone like her go in the H City business circle? She would wait and see.

Chen Jiyu’s likes and dislikes were distinct; she handled her emotions cleanly without dragging things out. This applied to the meager remnants of affection for her cousin, and it applied equally to the ambiguity with Ye Wuming.

She couldn’t keep the other woman hanging forever.

Stepping onto Cupid’s top floor, Chen Jiyu momentarily felt as if she had entered a garden.

Everywhere were blooming flowers, with cards tucked away amidst the blossoms.

Looking around and failing to find Ye Wuming, Chen Jiyu picked up a card from the flower bed to see what the “dear Little President Ye” was up to.

The pale green card carried the scent of lilies. As Chen Jiyu inhaled the perfume on it, a faint blush gradually rose to her cheeks.

This was the scent from Ye Wuming’s hair. That time they went to the Bai Mansion, a wind had blown toward them. Ye Wuming, walking ahead of her, had her hair messed up by the wind and had to take off her hat to rearrange it.

Just as she took off her hat, the wind grew stronger. Ye Wuming’s long black hair swept backward, and a fresh scent of lilies had wafted toward her.

The fragrance wasn’t heavy or cloying; it was simply a lingering, heart-stirring scent.

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