The Plan to Save the Villainess Supporting Actress [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 34

Helping My Wife Chase Her Girlfriend: Day 3

The little fluffball bounced anxiously.

 

“Why do you keep making Xi Zhenyi angry?”

 

“She is angry already? For a CEO, she is certainly petty.”

 

Nan Zhi spoke with righteous confidence.

 

“I only spent a little bit of her money. Was it really necessary for her to call me? When she spends money on Jiang Niannian, she does not even blink. What I spent is nothing in comparison.”

 

“Besides, this is technically money I saved up. Am I not allowed to treat myself a little?”

 

Returning the phone to the manager of the home appliance department, Nan Zhi looked relaxed and happy, finally willing to leave the mall. She made a call to He Yi.

 

“Secretary He, I need a favor.”

 

“Yes, I need a housekeeper, a chef, and ideally a maid and a driver. Charge the salaries to your boss. Tell her that if she cannot afford to support these few people, the company must truly be going bankrupt.”

 

“No rush. Sometime this week is fine; it does not matter if it takes longer.”

 

“Alright, thank you.”

 

The system remarked, “You really are not being polite at all!”

 

Why be polite!

 

Nan Zhi sat back in her Barbie pink sports car, tossing her newly bought bag to the side. Since she knew what had happened to the original owner of this body, she had to reclaim something from Xi Zhenyi, right?

 

Her delicate, curled eyelashes lowered slightly as she whispered to herself, “Xi Zhenyi, let us just call it even.”

 

“System, help me out?”

 

The fluffball’s fur stood on end, as if her tone was far too sweet and frightening. Nan Zhi remained unmoved, still looking at it with a smile.

 

“Help me see if there are any large companies in this world with positions suitable for me.”

 

“You are going to apply for a job?”

 

“Yes. In case I really infuriate Xi Zhenyi today and she ends up divorcing me, I need to find a job that pays well so I can support myself, right?”

 

Nan Zhi sighed softly, “Otherwise, I will starve on the streets before I can complete the mission.”

 

Her words made sense, so the system immediately lowered its head and got to work. Five minutes later, a spreadsheet appeared on the light screen.

 

Nan Zhi drove home, removed her makeup, finished her skincare routine, changed into her new pajamas, and lay down on her new massage chair before she began browsing the table.

 

First, she crossed out Chang Xi.

 

The fluffball said regretfully, “They pay quite a lot.”

 

“Only if I can get in!”

 

Given her relationship with Xi Zhenyi, would Chang Xi even want her?

 

The massage chair kneaded her calves with the perfect amount of pressure. Behind her neck, two rounded massage balls under the leather gently squeezed Nan Zhi’s shoulders.

 

The next one was Ba Yuan, which was the company belonging to the overbearing CEO male lead in the original story, Xi Zhenyi’s rival.

 

“Tsk tsk, this company name sounds terrible.”

 

Nan Zhi pursed her lips in distaste but ultimately drew a small circle to indicate it was a candidate.

 

Next was the Nan Group. She crossed it out without hesitation.

 

Moving further down, after careful selection, only four companies remained on the list. Others were either in remote locations or offered low salaries while expecting a 24/7 work schedule.

 

Nan Zhi sighed softly and fixed her gaze on the first name: Ba Yuan Group.

 

The name was ugly, but according to the original plot, Xi Zhenyi met Jiang Niannian at the cemetery park. But since Nan Zhi was not dead, their meeting had changed.

 

Nan Zhi could not guess when Xi Zhenyi would next encounter Jiang Niannian, but it was certain that Jiang Niannian would eventually meet the male lead, Chu Wen, the CEO of Ba Yuan. She only needed to stay close to these two key individuals. Regardless of where Jiang Niannian appeared first, she could meet the female lead as quickly as possible.

 

Having made up her mind, Nan Zhi began thinking about how to successfully join Ba Yuan. After all, her current identity was still Xi Zhenyi’s legal wife and the unwanted daughter of the Nan Group. To anyone else, she looked like a beautiful but brainless corporate spy.

 

Just as she was worrying, the passcode lock on the villa’s front door suddenly chimed. She thought it was a delivery, but when she looked up, she met the gaze of her glamorous and beautiful wife.

 

Nan Zhi let the massage chair push her head and neck from side to side. She gave a calm and confident greeting.

 

“Hi, CEO Xi. We meet again so soon. You are quite free today.”

 

As soon as Xi Zhenyi entered, she saw that lazy figure lying in the massage chair like she had no bones. The anger she had just managed to calm flared up again.

 

Who was the one who was truly free?

 

“To what do I owe the honor of CEO Xi’s presence? Is there something you need?”

 

Nan Zhi’s question actually stunned her. Why had she come? Was it not because Nan Zhi had angered her? But if she had to say exactly how Nan Zhi had angered her to the point of rushing home so abnormally, Xi Zhenyi could not think of a reason right away.

 

The person in front of her looked vastly different than she had just a few hours ago. Her face, which usually looked pale and listless, was now hydrated after the spa. While not yet back to the translucent brightness of their first meeting, she looked supple and much more beautiful than she had in years. Her dark hair was shiny after its treatment.

 

She wore a beige silk camisole nightgown that revealed her delicate collarbones. Having stayed indoors for years, her skin was even fairer than before, like glowing jade. As the massage chair vibrated, the hem of her short nightgown slid up her thighs. Her legs beneath the silk were long and well proportioned, and her slender ankles nestled into the dark red leather of the chair, looking even more fragile.

 

On a nearby side table, a light white camellia scented candle was burning. Between the faint fragrance and the woman who looked as if she were being swallowed by the massage chair, there was no doubt: Nan Zhi had changed.

 

Yet, she also seemed unchanged.

 

Xi Zhenyi remembered seeing Nan Zhi briefly on a street in London years ago. At that time, Nan Zhi was dressed simply but looked vibrant and full of life. That was why, when she had later refused an arranged marriage with the eldest son of the Nan family, she had pointed at Nan Zhi and said she wanted to marry her instead.

 

During the early days of their marriage, Xi Zhenyi had been in a critical battle for the company with her brothers. With the support of the Nan Group, she successfully gained the trust of some shareholders. It took her nearly a year to take over as CEO of Chang Xi and banish her useless brothers. Later, she spent another year stabilizing the company.

 

Thinking about it now, she really had neglected Nan Zhi for too long, which was what had changed her appearance. Perhaps the current Nan Zhi had not changed; she had simply returned to her old self.

 

At this thought, a surge of guilt suddenly rose in Xi Zhenyi’s heart. She restrained herself and spoke to Nan Zhi kindly, “It is nothing. I”

 

I came back to spend time with you.

 

Before she could finish, she was lazily interrupted by the woman. “If it is nothing, then that is good. I thought CEO Xi had suddenly found a conscience and wanted to play the role of a loving partner staying for dinner. I cannot cooperate with that; it would be quite suffocating.”

 

Xi Zhenyi wondered if she was the one who was okay.

 

To hell with the guilt! She must have been possessed to think like that!

 

Xi Zhenyi glared at her coldly, but she realized that Nan Zhi was not like she used to be. Before, no matter what Xi Zhenyi said or did, Nan Zhi would look at her cautiously. Now, the woman in the massage chair had not even opened her eyes!

 

For the first time in her life, Xi Zhenyi experienced a mix of complicated emotions. The phone in her bag vibrated. It was a message from Number 2, saying she needed to return to the company to handle some matters immediately.

 

Xi Zhenyi gripped her phone, glanced coldly at Nan Zhi, slammed the door, and left. As she walked down the steps, she did not forget to tell herself that if the company business were not so urgent, she would not have let that woman off so easily.

 

Inside, Nan Zhi paused the massage chair, did some stretching exercises, and walked upstairs. Her new computer had not been set up yet, so she picked up her iPad, downloaded a few apps, and began to draw.

 

The fluffball asked curiously, “Why are you drawing?”

 

“You are silly. If I am applying to a company, I have to bring a piece of work to show them, right?”

 

Although the original owner’s resume was excellent, to outsiders, she had been a canary in a cage for years. People would not know if she still had her old talents. She could not expect to be hired based solely on past awards and a three year gap.

 

Nan Zhi had the system pull up Ba Yuan’s current recruitment requirements. After practicing with two sketches to get her feel back, she buried herself in her work. She worked seriously for several hours until her stomach gave a slight protest. Nan Zhi rubbed her stiff neck and slowly looked up.

 

On the screen, large blocks of color had been applied over a simple line drawing. After distinguishing between warm and cool tones, she had slightly adjusted the perspective. After deeper detailing, it had a clear form. While not completely finished, the framework was there. Only some fine details remained, so there was no rush.

 

Nan Zhi thought for a moment and changed her outfit. The priority now was to deal with her protesting stomach.

 

The little pink car struck again. This time, Nan Zhi drove directly to a high end club in the city center. According to the system’s ranking of restaurants, this place’s omakase was ranked first.

 

“Miss, I am sorry. May I ask if you are a member? Do you have a reservation?”

 

The waiter at the door stopped Nan Zhi with a smile.

 

Darn, she forgot about that! Was it too late to have the system hack in a reservation?

 

“This lady is with me.”

 

The voice was incredibly pleasant, clear as a flowing stream with a slightly rising tone, full of confidence and charm. Nan Zhi turned around. A face from her memory overlapped with the woman in front of her. She could not help but cry out in surprise, “Senior!”

 

The woman she called Senior smiled, her lips curling up. She extended her arm, gesturing for Nan Zhi to take it. The waiter immediately bowed. “So it is President Chu. I am very sorry for disturbing this lady. Please come in, both of you.”

 

Chu Yue looked at Nan Zhi and smiled. “Let us go, little junior.”

 

As soon as they entered the restaurant, they attracted everyone’s attention. Chu Yue wore a pure white suit with a deep V neck shirt and a silk scarf, her short dark brown hair looking sharp and professional. Nan Zhi was in a long floral dress with a wide woven belt at her waist, her wavy hair braided loosely. She looked very fresh.

 

Only after entering did Nan Zhi realize the place was members only. Those who could come were all wealthy individuals from this circle. Many people nodded and greeted Chu Yue as she walked in.

 

As for Nan Zhi, “Hey, who is the woman next to President Chu?”

 

“She looks a bit familiar, but I cannot place her. She might be a minor celebrity.” The person speaking did not care about the entertainment industry and guessed based on Nan Zhi’s looks.

 

“Could a minor celebrity get this kind of treatment? She looks familiar to me too. She is so beautiful; I should not have forgotten her.”

 

“Do you think she looks a bit like the younger President Nan?”

 

“Younger President Nan? Hey! Could it be the one from the Nan family who married out?”

 

“No way!”

 

“Why not? Did that girl from the Nan family not go to the United Kingdom to study? President Chu even said she was her junior or something?”

 

“It really is her!”

 

No more words could be heard as the private room door slowly closed. Behind a curtain, the chef team bowed to them and began introducing the ingredients of the day. The interior was very Japanese, and the two sat cross legged on the tatami.

 

“It has been a long time, little junior. How have you been lately?” Chu Yue asked with a smile.

 

Although she called Nan Zhi her junior, they had actually attended different universities. Nan Zhi had attended an arts university in London, while Chu Yue studied business at neighboring Cambridge. After being introduced by family elders, they had met up occasionally. Since Chu Yue was older, she jokingly called Nan Zhi her little junior.

 

“Just average. How about you, Senior?”

 

“Me?” Chu Yue narrowed her eyes and pretended to sigh. “I have only been back in the country for a few days, and my whole family is already pushing me to go on blind dates. If I had known, I would not have come back.”

 

If Nan Zhi remembered correctly, Chu Yue’s blind date was supposed to be her eldest brother, the one the outsiders called the younger President Nan.

 

The appetizer, a pumpkin jelly, was served in an exquisite glass dish. Nan Zhi took a bite with a small spoon. It was refreshing and slightly sweet, with the fragrant texture of the pumpkin filling her mouth.

 

“Mmm! It is delicious!”

 

Nan Zhi’s eyes lit up with excitement. They were like clear autumn pools, captivating to look at. Chu Yue watched her for a moment, her gaze deepening. When Nan Zhi looked up, Chu Yue’s expression relaxed, returning to her long lost senior state.

 

“Speaking of which, it has been so long since I saw you. You seem even more beautiful than before.” Chu Yue picked up her champagne, took a sip, and spoke casually.

 

“Really?” Nan Zhi tilted her head playfully and blinked with a smile. “Maybe it is because I am seeing a beauty, so I have become more beautiful myself.”

 

Chu Yue laughed and pointed at herself. “Me? I am probably not as good looking as the one at your house, right?”

 

“Senior, why would you say that!”

 

Nan Zhi had a look of complete disdain on her face. Xi Zhenyi was beautiful, but she was too much of a jerk. It was best not to mention her!

 

Chu Yue’s eyes flickered, as if she were implying something. “Do you mean that I am more beautiful than Xi Zhenyi?”

 

Nan Zhi stuffed a sea urchin hand roll into her mouth and said indistinctly, “Of course!”

 

Purely in terms of looks, Xi Zhenyi was undeniably beautiful. But Nan Zhi disliked her now, and since Chu Yue was treating her to dinner, she naturally would not praise Xi Zhenyi in front of her.

 

The two talked and laughed, and neither of them noticed a faint figure outside the door who paused, then suddenly turned and left.

 

“By the way, junior, since I am back, I am planning to open an art museum at Xiaofeng Port. I wonder if you are interested?”

 

An art museum? Nan Zhi’s movements paused. Was the job she wanted not for the Ba Yuan art museum project? She immediately became energized, leaning forward with excitement in her eyes.

 

“To tell you the truth, I just prepared my resume for Ba Yuan today. I am still working on my portfolio!”

 

Chu Yue was surprised for a moment, then smiled. “What a coincidence. In that case, you do not need to prepare a portfolio. Do I not already know your abilities? You can come and see me directly tomorrow.”

 

She took a black and gold embossed business card from her bag. The scent of perfume seemed to linger on the card. “This is my contact information. Do not lose it again, junior.”

 

The soft lighting of the room was reflected in Chu Yue’s eyes, flashing with brilliant light and shadow, like some kind of excitement. Chu Yue emphasized the word again, as if making a declaration.

 

Nan Zhi took it with a smile and thanked her. “I will still prepare a portfolio and go through the proper procedures. I have not touched art in a long time, so I am a bit out of practice.”

 

Chu Yue nodded in agreement. “As you wish.”

 

After dinner, Chu Yue wanted to take Nan Zhi home in her car, but Nan Zhi did not want to leave her pink car alone in the parking lot. In the end, Chu Yue had her driver act as a designated driver to take Nan Zhi back to the villa.

 

Getting out of the car, Nan Zhi saw the lights on in the villa and was stunned. Xi Zhenyi is here again?

 

Nan Zhi frowned as she walked back, thinking that she really had to change the door passcode. When the original owner wanted to see Xi Zhenyi, she would only visit for a few minutes every few months. Today, she had come three times in a single day. She was certainly doing whatever she pleased.

 

The fingerprint lock played a short, cheerful melody, and the door opened. Nan Zhi kicked off her high heels, stepped into soft slippers, and shuffled into the living room. Xi Zhenyi had changed into lounge wear and was directing several servants to move things.

 

Nan Zhi leaned against the entrance, raising her eyebrows coldly. “What is CEO Xi doing?”

 

“Nothing.” Xi Zhenyi took a sip of red wine and turned a page of the financial magazine on her lap. “What is wrong?”

 

What is wrong?

 

Nan Zhi curled her lips and tossed her bag onto the sofa, sinking into it like she had no bones. “So, after three years, CEO Xi has finally remembered that she has a legal partner, is that it?”

 

“Could it be that the Madame has an objection to me staying at home?” Xi Zhenyi gave a light laugh, her lazy curls falling loosely and carrying a different kind of charm. “Or is the Madame not welcoming me?”

 

Whether I welcome you or not, do you not have any idea? Calling me Madame over and over is so annoying.

 

Nan Zhi furrowed her brow, unable to understand what Xi Zhenyi was up to. “As you wish. CEO Xi bought this villa with her own money, so she can come and go as she pleases. I have no objection.”

 

So, what if we live together? It is convenient for me to observe when Jiang Niannian appears.

 

Nan Zhi turned and went upstairs. As she passed the servants, she did not forget to remind them, “By the way, please move CEO Xi’s things to the room at the very end. Keep her far away from me.”

 

The AI housekeeper, following Xi Zhenyi’s preferences, automatically began playing a piano piece. Nan Zhi’s footsteps paused.

 

“System, come out!”

 

The fluffball stood at attention, “Here!”

 

“Change her song to rock music! The louder and crazier, the better!”

 

A moment later, in the large villa, the quiet and gentle piano music suddenly cut out. Just as Xi Zhenyi looked up in confusion, a burst of frantic drumbeats suddenly erupted. The red wine in her hand accidentally spilled all over her.

 

Xi Zhenyi stood in silence.

 

“Nan Zhi!”

 

In the master bathroom, Nan Zhi was submerged in a bubble bath, bobbing her head to the rhythm with a look of pure delight.

 

CEO Xi’s Diary: April 19, 2026. Sunny. My wife does not like the piano; she likes rock music.