The Villain Has A Yuri Halo [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 32.1

Her words made Li Ju sound like a real troublemaker. Who would just waltz in and steal someone’s assistant like that? But Sister Cai looked at Li Ju’s calm expression, paired with those captivating, enchanting eyes, and she felt like no one could escape her gaze. So, Sister Cai, uncharacteristically, changed her mind. So what if she steals her? It’s not a terrible crime. As long as Fang Yihan agrees, then let her have her.

Sister Cai’s usually straight back instantly gave in. She awkwardly rubbed her nose and glanced at a stunned Fang Yihan. She couldn’t look directly and rubbed her nose again.

Was my earlier guess right? Is this really ‘a fool’s good fortune’?

Could Long Jing’an’s position even compare to Li Ju’s? Of course, being with Li Ju would bring more opportunities.

Sister Cai had already agreed to Li Ju’s request in her mind. As the person in question, Fang Yihan was flattered and asked, “Sister Ju, can I really be your assistant?”

Li Ju felt Fang Yihan’s happiness, and this honest reaction made her lips curve up slightly. At least she wasn’t putting herself out there for nothing. So, Li Ju softened her voice, and the kindness in her expression made her look even more stunning.

“Of course. There’s no one I want that I don’t get.”

She said this to warn Long Jing’an. She hoped he would be smart enough to see that he was in no position to help Fang Yihan after debuting. It was obvious who could offer more benefits. If Long Jing’an cared about Fang Yihan, he shouldn’t stand in Li Ju’s way.

But Long Jing’an was only thinking about love. Being so young, he had no mind to consider the future. Even if he did, at his age, he didn’t understand what it meant to selflessly let go. He only thought about being close to her. He wanted to get Fang Yihan, so how could he let her go so easily?

“Sister Ju, Yihan is young and naive. She can’t even take care of herself, so how can she be qualified to be your assistant? And I kept Yihan as my assistant because we’re good friends. Even if she makes a mistake, I won’t mind. Sister Ju, the company has other, more experienced assistants. Maybe they would be a better fit for you.”

Long Jing’an didn’t show his selfish intentions. Li Ju could get away with all of her crazy, love-struck antics because of her talent. Even if her career hit rock bottom, she could always climb back to the top. But Long Jing’an didn’t have that kind of confidence, so he could only hide his feelings for Fang Yihan and use this method to keep her.

Fang Yihan nervously clasped her hands together. The happiness in her eyes was gone. She disagreed with Long Jing’an, but what good would that do? Anyone who heard what Long Jing’an said would think he was being reasonable.

Sister Cai frowned, intending to say a few words to defend Fang Yihan. Although she wasn’t in charge of the trainees, she knew Fang Yihan.

This girl didn’t have much talent, but she made up for her shortcomings with hard work. Sister Cai was okay with someone who was a “slow learner.” She only had a bias against those who were lazy and looked for shortcuts. So she was optimistic about Fang Yihan; at the very least, her character was second to none.

Long Jing’an’s “thoughtfulness” didn’t sit well with Li Ju. She smiled, looking at him. His youthful face was the kind that easily attracted admiration. His good looks alone were enough to earn him the title of male lead.

Li Ju’s eyes were sharp, devoid of any warmth. She said, “Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? I may be a bit willful, but when it comes to people on my side, I’m very protective. I’m looking for an assistant, not a manager. I just need Fang Yihan to make my three meals a day and keep my stomach happy. I don’t care about any other small issues.”

Li Ju wasn’t in the mood to keep chatting. A smile curved her eyes, and she said, “Fang Yihan, there’s nothing wrong with following me. At least I won’t belittle you.”

[You won’t belittle Fang Yihan. You’ll just enslave her!]

“Tch, that’s for the future. For now, my role is to be the good guy.”

Li Ju glanced at Sister Cai, lifted her chin, and said, “I’m taking her with me now.”

“Sister Ju, Yihan hasn’t agreed yet!” Long Jing’an was as anxious as a bug on a hot pan. Every time he saw Li Ju, he felt the same helpless frustration that a scholar feels when facing an aggressive soldier. There was no point in trying to argue. And wasn’t Li Ju in love with him? Why wasn’t she giving in? Why did she want to take Fang Yihan?

At this point, Li Ju had already walked up to Fang Yihan. She raised her eyebrows slightly and watched Fang Yihan with a smile.

She didn’t rush her or use threats.

Fang Yihan looked at Li Ju, who was slightly taller than herself. At this close distance, Fang Yihan could smell a faint scent, like a mix of flowers and a woman’s perfume.

Fang Yihan lowered her eyes and said in a gentle voice, “Senior Brother, I want to go with Sister Ju. I’m a good cook, and I will take good care of Sister Ju. I chose to be an assistant to find a suitable job for me, and I think following Sister Ju is a good choice. Besides, my gender could be a problem for you. I’ve seen your fans’ concerns; they all want the company to give you a male assistant. So Sister Ju’s appearance is the best arrangement for both of us.”

Long Jing’an’s eyes flashed. He saw no hint of sadness on Fang Yihan’s face. Annoyed and embarrassed, he blurted out, “After all that, isn’t it just because Sister Ju offers more opportunities?”

As soon as he said it, Long Jing’an regretted it. But he was young, impulsive, and proud. He wouldn’t apologize, especially since he felt so heartbroken by Fang Yihan.

Li Ju couldn’t stand his attitude. She said in a sarcastic tone, “I’m just taking your assistant, but anyone who didn’t know any better would think I was stealing your girlfriend! Long Jing’an, are you getting a little too big for your britches?”

Li Ju lifted Fang Yihan’s chin with her hand, examining her back and forth. Her expression was flirty, her words teasing, but it didn’t come off as cheesy. So Fang Yihan’s eyes followed Li Ju, as if in a daze. Li Ju then continued, “Look at this face. She’s going to be your assistant? Sister Cai, didn’t you consider this?”

Sister Cai smacked her forehead in self-reproach. “My bad, my bad. I’m so used to managing female artists. I didn’t think it through when I suddenly got a new male artist.”

Li Ju said slyly, “In that case, I guess I’ve helped you out a lot, Sister Cai. You can thank me later.”

“You are a handful!”

Li Ju shot a proud glance at a sullen Long Jing’an and snorted. She put her hands back in her pockets and said lazily, “Little assistant, grab my bag and let’s go.”

Sister Cai nodded in agreement. Fang Yihan bowed to Sister Cai and Long Jing’an in the office, picked up the bag Li Ju had left on the sofa, and followed her out.

The office door closed, and the drama inside was no longer Li Ju’s concern.

She put on her mask, only showing her captivating eyes. Fang Yihan, with her simple, unworldly heart, didn’t dare to look around, afraid of disturbing Li Ju.

“That was a good performance. I’ll double your salary.”

She said it so abruptly. Fang Yihan’s face lit up with delight as she followed behind her. She asked shyly, “Wouldn’t that be too much for you, Sister Ju?”

“Get that look off your face before you say that to me again.”

“Don’t hide your happiness. There’s no one in this world who doesn’t love money.” Li Ju was pleased with Fang Yihan’s performance, especially after seeing Long Jing’an’s defeated expression. It made her feel much better. This was the best part of being a villain: you didn’t have to worry about the male and female leads. You could just act when you needed to.

Fang Yihan was so happy that her ponytail was swinging back and forth. She contained her joy and whispered, “Sister Ju, thank you so much.”

“Thank me for what? Don’t you think I’m ruining your relationship with Long Jing’an?”

Fang Yihan pursed her lips, hesitating to say what was on her mind.

Li Ju entered the elevator. There was no one else there, just the two of them.

So Li Ju turned to face Fang Yihan and waved a long, slender finger in front of her eyes. “Spacing out on your first day?”

“No, no! I was just trying to figure out how to thank you properly, so you can feel my gratitude.”

No longer hesitating, she revealed everything. “Senior Brother is rising fast now, and many people are jealous of him. As his friend, I shouldn’t cause him any trouble. I didn’t really want to be his assistant. As soon as the news got out, people cornered me at the practice room door. I can’t even imagine what it will be like in the future. I’m also worried that my being his assistant would give his fans the wrong idea. So, Sister Ju, you helped me a lot.”

Li Ju understood. Her sharp eyes softened, and she smiled at Fang Yihan. “Since you’re so grateful, how about we forget about doubling your salary?”

Fang Yihan blinked her eyes and said, “Okay, no problem!”

“I’m just kidding.” Li Ju couldn’t hold back her laughter. She turned her head to look at the elevator buttons. The silly Fang Yihan was quite amusing.

Fang Yihan awkwardly picked at her fingers. In Li Ju’s playful gaze, she took on a seriousness she hadn’t shown before. She said earnestly, “Sister Ju, I will definitely take good care of you! Your money won’t be wasted!”

Her promise was as sincere as a pinky swear. It was so genuine that Li Ju had to believe her. Li Ju held back her laughter this time and responded softly, “All right. I’ll be watching.”

Her earnestness made Li Ju have to get serious. Li Ju thought to herself, I should show Fang Yihan some respect.

Li Ju was very efficient. She signed the contract and took the person with her.

She tossed the car keys to Fang Yihan, but not without asking if she had a driver’s license.

Fang Yihan’s nod allowed Li Ju to laze in the seat and play on her phone. The car had a GPS, so Fang Yihan knew where to go without Li Ju saying a word.

Her phone rang. It was a voice call.

Li Ju answered lazily and said casually, “You want to change teams? It’s too late. I just found a new assistant. You can just stay in the studio and wait for someone to come get you. Yes, I just found her. It happened about ten minutes ago.”

Fang Yihan frowned slightly. Was someone already trying to take her job?

Li Ju glanced at Fang Yihan, who was driving very carefully. She teased, “Okay, I’ll talk to you later. Hmm, I won’t forget about you. When I have some free time, we’ll get together for a meal. Don’t say things like ‘I’ve fallen out of favor’—that sounds so weird! I gotta go. My little assistant just drove home. Yeah, talk to you soon.”

After hanging up, Li Ju said on purpose, “Pay attention to the road, got it, Fang Yihan?”

She gripped the steering wheel and nodded obediently, but she couldn’t help but wonder to herself, Was my expression that obvious? How did she notice?

“Worried about losing your job?” Li Ju asked again.

Fang Yihan smiled honestly. “Just a little bit, but I don’t think Sister Ju is the kind of person who would just abandon me.”

Wait, that sounded a little off. She was trying to express her trust in Sister Ju!

Li Ju’s lips curved into a pleased smile. She squinted, burying her face in her scarf. She seemed to be very sensitive to the cold. Even with the heat on full blast, she was still attached to the warmth of her scarf.

She said, “If you stick with me, I won’t let you get a raw deal.”

“I trust you, Sister Ju.”

“You’re not afraid I’ll sell you out? You trust me that much?” Li Ju was just trying to stir up trouble for fun.

Fang Yihan’s trust in Li Ju was unwavering. Her clean, delicate face held a sweet smile. She said, “Sister Ju is definitely a good person. The other day, when I was being bullied at the practice room, if you weren’t kind-hearted, why would you have stepped in to help me? I won’t forget your kindness. It might have been nothing to you, but it meant a lot to me.”

Li Ju was stunned. Then she chuckled softly. “Look what I found. A real-life naive little sweetheart.”

Could she tell Fang Yihan that she just wanted to watch a good show?

No, she couldn’t. So Li Ju accepted the “good person” label without a blush.

“Get out of the car. I’ll take you home.”

“Okay!”

Fang Yihan parked the car and listened intently to Li Ju’s instructions. In short, she needed to manage all of Li Ju’s private time, cook for her, wake her up, and act as her reminder.

Fang Yihan wrote it all down on her phone. Li Ju glanced at her and chuckled softly. “Think you can do all that?”

“I definitely can!” Fang Yihan was full of energy and vitality. She finally didn’t have to worry about finding a job! Following Li Ju was the right choice. She was getting double the salary and was so happy she was almost in tears.

“Very good. But don’t get too excited. I have a bad temper, and my insults can be quite brutal.” Her beautiful face was hidden behind a mask, leaving only a pair of lively eyes. Fang Yihan thought that she would have to buy Li Ju some sunglasses because her eyes were so unique and beautiful.

Fang Yihan quickly reined in her excitement. She said confidently, “I will be a perfect assistant, Sister Ju.”

Li Ju silently gave her a thumbs-up. Sometimes, you had to offer encouragement, especially when you had just taken this innocent and beautiful girl from the male lead. She was a pleasure to look at and was worth the praise!

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