The Beautiful Female Supporting Character is Flirtatious and Amorous [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 18

Chapter 18: The Whole Family Likes Men, Except Me (18)

Meng Zhichuan fell into deep thought. Eventually, he decided that Xu Yangyang’s reasoning was sound and accepted her suggestion.

Having performed her “good deed,” Xu Yangyang brushed off her sleeves and left, seeking neither fame nor credit.

Meanwhile, the Shura Field continued.

How sharp and perceptive was Zhang Yulan? She very quickly noticed the naked, predatory gaze Meng Rudeng cast toward Xiao Lan—a look that suggested he wanted to devour the young man whole right then and there.

Zhang Yulan’s heart sank heavily, and the expression on her face slowly vanished.

Although she had mentally prepared for such scenarios long ago, when the moment actually arrived, she still felt a piercing pain in her heart and a chill running through her entire body. How could the person who had shared her bed, her joys, and her struggles for so many years turn out like this?

Were all his past respect and care for her merely an act?

A bitter taste welled up on her tongue. Zhang Yulan lowered her eyelids, hiding the complex, sorrowful emotions beneath. Having lived to this age, she had experienced almost everything one should and shouldn’t experience; thus, she did not remain despondent for long. She quickly pulled herself together to consider the practical consequences.

Divorce. Asset division. Child custody.

Because she was utterly disappointed in Meng Rudeng, even though she had always doted on her son, she now felt a sense of “guilt by association.” She didn’t want to see either of them. Whenever she looked at the faces of Meng Zhichuan and Meng Rudeng—which were strikingly similar—she couldn’t help but think of the betrayal, the lies, and her failed marriage.

Zhang Yulan clenched her fists so hard her knuckles turned white, and she didn’t let go.

Jiang Ni had noticed Meng Rudeng’s abnormal behavior from the start. She quietly observed the shifts in his expression, and a suspicion soon formed in her mind.

When Meng Zhichuan arrived later and looked at Xiao Lan with the same disbelief and lingering obsession—his eyes practically glued to the man—Jiang Ni’s heart grew heavy.

With the two men of the Meng family acting like this, where did that leave Zhang Yulan and Xu Yangyang?

Gossip like this would be explosive in an ordinary family, let alone in a wealthy household. Jiang Ni was certain that if this became public, Zhang Yulan and Xu Yangyang would never be able to hold their heads up in society again. They would naturally become targets of finger-pointing and redirected scorn.

As for the two actual perpetrators, they would likely fade into the background, their presence oddly minimized.

Thinking of the image of Xu Yangyang being dragged out and criticized by those with hidden agendas, Jiang Ni instinctively stood up and hurried after her.

Xu Yangyang was in a great mood, but noticing Jiang Ni, she quickly masked the satisfied smile on her face.

“Feifei, wait for me.” Jiang Ni called out, catching up to walk side by side with her. “Let’s take a walk together.”

Xu Yangyang didn’t refuse and nodded in agreement.

The request for a walk had been Jiang Ni’s idea, but now she remained silent, unsure of how to start a conversation. Work? The setting didn’t seem right; besides, it was after-hours—who would want to talk shop? Jiang Ni had enough emotional intelligence to know that.

Family? Jiang Ni felt she had no right. That was private. She couldn’t just blurt out without any boundaries: “Hey! It looks like your dad and your brother are eyeing the same guy!” That would be like twisting a knife in someone’s heart.

Thus, Jiang Ni fell into a state of deep hesitation and inner conflict.

In fact, Jiang Ni didn’t hide her emotions very well, and Xu Yangyang detected them easily. She pursed her lips and chose not to expose her, remaining as silent as Jiang Ni.

The atmosphere began to feel heavy and oppressive. Feeling awkward, Jiang Ni finally forced an opening: “I heard your little assistant got a promotion?”

“Yes.” A smile instantly broke across Xu Yangyang’s face. “Even though she’s often clumsy, her attitude is excellent. She’s now a team leader in my department.”

Team leader… Not exactly a core or vital position.

But what bothered Jiang Ni was the soft, gentle smile in Xu Yangyang’s eyes when she spoke of her. It made her realize instantly that this assistant named Su Rui was quite special to Xu Yangyang.

Jiang Ni’s lips moved slightly. “Then… my congratulations to her.”

Perhaps because Xu Yangyang truly cared about Su Rui, or perhaps because Jiang Ni had finally found a topic to break the awkward silence, Xu Yangyang began to speak animatedly about funny incidents at work involving Su Rui.

She mentioned how Su Rui once broke her “money tree” flowerpot, and how Su Rui arranged Pilates for her—resulting in her shaking with so much pain she felt like she was stepping on a live wire. She even mentioned how Su Rui gave her a massage but failed to control her strength, accidentally cracking one of her ribs on the spot…

Only now did Jiang Ni learn that Xu Yangyang’s previous hospital stay was also because of Su Rui.

And to make up for her mistake, Su Rui had devoted herself to being by Xu Yangyang’s side twenty-four hours a day, handling everything personally and taking care of her with meticulous detail.

As Jiang Ni listened to the many details of their time together and the experiences they shared, she felt that the relationship between Xu Yangyang and Su Rui was incredibly intimate.

Far more intimate than her own relationship with Xu Yangyang.

Jiang Ni felt flustered and uneasy, desperately trying to convince herself it was nothing. They were colleagues; Su Rui was her assistant, so being inseparable was normal. But at the same time, her mind raced: Do other bosses and assistants get this close?

As an employee, shouldn’t one equally loathe every colleague in the office—especially the “stupid” boss? Why was it… different for Su Rui and Xu Yangyang?

Jiang Ni tried her best to remain rational and calm, convincing herself not to dig deeper into the underlying reasons, because she might not like the results of that investigation.

Yet, she lost a bit of control. Her thoughts kept drifting toward a certain “bad” direction, because her intuition in certain areas was sharp to a fault.

This time, she felt no exception.

“Miss Feifei.” The butler suddenly appeared, stopping them and interrupting Jiang Ni’s cluttered thoughts. “Someone named Su Rui is looking for you.”

Su Rui? That little assistant? Jiang Ni froze, reflexively turning her head to look at the person beside her.

She saw Xu Yangyang’s dark eyes instantly light up with a startling brilliance the moment she heard the name—a light so dazzling it stung, and one that filled Jiang Ni with a profound sense of jealousy.

Xu Yangyang cared about that woman so much that Jiang Ni found it impossible to ignore.