The Scum Gong Refuses the Crematorium [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 8

Shortly after Shengshi and Lu Mingyue finalized their cooperation, a press conference was held to officially announce that both parties had entered the partnership phase.

Minghua Villa.

Watching this news on the financial channel, Song Liguang was so enraged he smashed his remote control.

What was the point of all his precautions and calculations? It was all to prevent Lu Mingyue from collaborating with Shengshi—ideally ensuring he couldn’t find any investment in the country so he would have to tuck his tail and head back abroad.

Now that Lu Mingyue had partnered with Shengshi, there was no doubt that his project which benefited both the nation and the people would be developed. Furthermore, it allowed him to hover under Sheng Yan’s nose every day at the office. With Sheng Yan’s heart already inclined toward him, how could he possibly remember a “stand-in”?

In the end, they would be a perfect match, reaping both fame and fortune together. As for him, the stand-in who had served silently for five years, he would be nothing more than a joke caught between them!

The more Song Liguang thought about it, the more indignant and unwilling he became.

He had vastly underestimated Lu Mingyue. Even after being pushed into such a desperate corner, the man had managed to find a way out and actually convinced a woman like Jiang Huaisu.

Thinking of Jiang Huaisu, Song Liguang gripped his trouser leg tightly. Over the past five years, he had suffered plenty of her ridicule. In his original plan, she was definitely on the list of people to be dealt with once Sheng Yan entered the “Crematorium” arc.

But he never imagined she would join forces with Lu Mingyue. Didn’t she hate him most of all? So much so that she threatened him with money to leave? And did Lu Mingyue really hold no grudge against her for forcing him abroad back then?

This feeling of the script spiraling out of his control made Song Liguang panic.

“No, I can’t just sit here and wait for death.” Song Liguang let go of his trousers and stood up. “I have to take action.”

He summoned his 766 Torment the Alpha System: “Exchange for the [Enchantment] skill.”

Last time, he had gone to see Sheng Yan without using anything, which allowed Lu Mingyue to gain the upper hand. This time, with an added system function, he didn’t believe he couldn’t wrap Sheng Yan around his finger.

After activating the [Enchantment] skill, Song Liguang looked in the mirror and saw his looks and charisma had leveled up. He was filled with absolute confidence.

Shengshi Group.

Since Sheng Yan returned to work, his assistants had all breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, they didn’t have to run back and forth between the office and Chengnan No. 1.

Having completed countless world missions, Sheng Yan picked up the business tasks very quickly. Matters that seemed tricky or difficult to the assistants were resolved by him in minutes. Recently, the efficiency of the CEO’s office had been exceptionally high, and the company was flourishing.

This made the Special Assistant, Lu Xin, feel a great sense of fulfillment. He came to Shengshi to work and learn, not to handle trivia. Previously, although President Sheng was capable, he would frequently ask his assistants to handle private matters—like scrubbing negative news about a certain star from trending searches, investigating the backgrounds of people unrelated to work, or drafting random contracts.

It had driven Lu Xin crazy. Helping a boss with private issues occasionally was fine, but doing it constantly made him feel like an “errand assistant.” If he ever left Shengshi and an interviewer asked what he learned, and he replied “deleting social media posts and background checks,” they’d laugh him out of the room.

So, seeing President Sheng focused entirely on work, Lu Xin was gratified. He wished it would stay this way forever.

But reality is cruel.

His good days didn’t last long before he saw Gu Yiheng from the Finance Department leading Song Liguang into the building. Lu Xin’s brow furrowed instantly.

Sure enough, a short while later, Song Liguang appeared in the CEO’s office, coinciding with Lu Mingyue, who was there to report on work.

As an assistant who handled the Boss’s “private affairs,” Lu Xin knew exactly what was going on. One look at this situation and he knew his dream of a peaceful work life was over.

Lu Mingyue also frowned at the sight of Song Liguang. After the partnership officially began, Shengshi provided the framework, and Lu Mingyue moved in with his team. Since the project had been prepared for a long time, everyone was up to speed. He was there today to report that they were ready for the next phase.

He didn’t expect to run into this “bad luck.” To Lu Mingyue, Song Liguang—the person who had helped put him in such a predicament was nothing but a curse.

Song Liguang, however, felt differently. He had intentionally chosen today to see Sheng Yan, wanting to make Lu Mingyue suffer in front of him to alleviate his own previous frustrations.

“P-President Sheng.”

Upon entering the office, Song Liguang reverted to his “White Lotus” persona—inferior and cautious.

Sheng Yan looked up and set down his pen. He was almost amused. So, if I don’t start the ‘wife-chasing’ plot, this is just never going to end, is it?

“Mhm. What is it?” He crossed his legs, looking at Song Liguang with an elegant, relaxed air.

“It’s like this,” Gu Yiheng spoke up for Song Liguang, noticing the star’s apparent nervousness. “Shengshi has added many new projects recently. The PR department wants an influential celebrity as a spokesperson to increase brand awareness and stabilize the development of these projects.”

Without needing more explanation, Sheng Yan’s gaze landed on Song Liguang. “And this is the spokesperson the PR department chose?”

Gu Yiheng nodded. “Yes. Mr. Song has the looks and the popularity. Moreover, he has always been on good terms with Shengshi. I believe he can do an excellent job.”

System 667 also chimed in: “This is a perfect opportunity to redeem the ‘scumbag’ image and chase your partner. Please agree.”

Sheng Yan looked at Song Liguang. “Do you have the confidence to handle this work well?”

At this, Song Liguang shed his frail appearance and straightened his back, looking like a rising star. “I do, President Sheng.”

Song Liguang had always been timid in front of Sheng Yan, barely daring to breathe. Now that he had shed that cowardly exterior, his inner brilliance was surprising. Even Sheng Yan’s eyes lit up at the transformation.

The only ones who felt nothing were Lu Mingyue and Lu Xin. Lu Mingyue asked with concern, “If Mr. Song is the spokesperson for Shengshi, does that mean he will also represent our AAA project?”

Gu Yiheng answered immediately: “Of course.”

He answered so quickly that Lu Mingyue sensed something odd; it seemed Gu Yiheng felt quite differently about Song Liguang.

Regardless, Lu Mingyue looked at Sheng Yan. “I object. Shengshi’s projects are numerous and varied. Mr. Song is only one person. For the AAA project, I think it’s better to hire a separate spokesperson.”

Lu Xin, thinking about how much trouble Song Liguang caused even when he wasn’t in the company, added: “Furthermore, President Sheng, Mr. Song was previously too close to us. Most people in the company know him. Perhaps it’s better to change candidates.”

He was inches away from saying: Everyone knows he was your kept lover. If he becomes the face of the company, people will gossip endlessly.

Song Liguang’s face paled. This Lu Xin is as annoying as Lu Mingyue. I’ll make them both get lost one day!

Sheng Yan glanced at him. “Assistant Lu, you’ve overstepped.”

“Yes, sir,” Assistant Lu immediately lowered his head.

Sheng Yan turned to Lu Mingyue. “Objection overruled. Shengshi has invested too much in your project. Hiring another spokesperson would mean another endorsement fee. I think having Mr. Song represent everything is a good idea.”

At those words, the paleness left Song Liguang’s face. His eyes sparkled, and a brilliant smile appeared. “So, you agree, President Sheng?”

Looking at that sunny, hopeful smile, Sheng Yan nodded back with a friendly smile. “Mhm.”

“Thank you, President Sheng.” Emboldened, Song Liguang stepped forward and extended his hand. “Happy collaborating. I’ll work hard not to embarrass you. I mean, the President. I’ll strive to ensure every project flourish.”

Sheng Yan shook his hand briefly. “Happy collaborating.”

System 667 popped up: “Congratulations to the Host for perfectly completing the first step of redemption and gaining favor from the True Love Partner. Reward: 10,000 points.”

As if happy about the points, Sheng Yan even paid Song Liguang a compliment: “Your smile is very beautiful, Liguang. Like the sun. You should smile more.”

Song Liguang didn’t expect to be praised by Sheng Yan. He blushed and whispered, “…Thank you.”

Lu Mingyue, watching the interaction, felt a sour taste in his mouth. He thought Sheng Yan had changed for the better, but it turned out he was still a “love-brain.” He grabbed his documents to leave. “Mr. Song, since you’ve accepted the endorsement, I hope you keep your word and work hard. Don’t delay everyone’s efficiency, and certainly don’t waste the Boss’s precious time.”

“Thank you for the advice, Director Lu. I will,” Song Liguang said with a sweet smile. Die, you green tea btch! Are you mad?

Lu Mingyue ignored him and strode out. Having finished the task, Gu Yiheng also took his leave. Song Liguang chatted with Sheng Yan for a moment before heading to the PR department to sign the contract.

That left only the “overstepping” Assistant Lu.

Sheng Yan stood up, walked to the sink, and began washing his hands thoroughly with soap. He asked: “Assistant Lu, how many years have you been at Shengshi?”

Lu Xin’s heart skipped a beat. Here it comes. The punishment for overstepping. Truly, you can offend anyone except a boss with a “love-brain.”

A week later, while Song Liguang was busy building hype on social media after signing with Shengshi, and Lu Mingyue was busy juggling the project while trying to survive between a love-brain boss and a scheming stand-in.

Shengshi released a world-shaking announcement:

Shengshi CEO Sheng Yan has resigned. The position of CEO will now be filled by his former Special Assistant, Lu Xin.

Song Liguang, who had just managed to pull the script back onto the rails and was ready to make his move, felt his vision go black when he saw the news.

All that work for nothing again?!

It was impossible! That day, Sheng Yan was clearly affected by his [Enchantment] skill. What kind of move was this?

Meanwhile, in the project room, Lu Mingyue heard the news. Remembering Sheng Yan’s unusual behavior that day, his fingers unconsciously typed a string of numbers on the keyboard: 666666666… (Meaning: “Impressive/Pro move”).

Sheng Yan had brought the “stand-in” into the company to be dealt with by the “original,” while he himself stepped down to stay out of the fray, watching the tigers fight from the safety of the mountaintop.

That didn’t look like a “love-brain” at all.

“Interesting.”

Lu Mingyue felt that the “non-love-brain” Sheng Yan was becoming more and more interesting.