The Villainous Sister-in-law Mistakenly Marked as the Heroine (Transmigration) - Chapter 13

Satisfied with the answer she received, Rong Jing nodded and got up to leave.

Left alone on the bed, Lin Qile sank into an emo state.

System.

[Host, I’m here. What’s wrong? Your emotional value is very low.]

Please, I beg you, tell me a secret that can make Rong Jing suffer!

If necessary, you can deduct the points later after I complete the mission, okay? I want an advance! That woman is driving me crazy, do I really have no way to deal with her?!

[Hmm! Host, don’t be too upset. After all, she is the main antagonist. Even Ji Zhao and Rong Wanning, who have protagonist auras, are completely suppressed by her. You were originally just a cannon fodder character, it’s only because of my intervention that you’ve come this far. You can’t expect to instantly overpower the main antagonist. That wouldn’t make sense. But you must believe that you will become the protagonist and eventually redeem her.]

I’m afraid I’ll be played to death by her before I even complete the mission. Have you ever seen such a fierce omega?!

[Host, considering how tough things are for you, I’ll give you a little piece of information for free: Qi Song intends to embezzle the compensation from the Rong family, so she’s going to tamper with those projects.]

What?!

She sat up straight in an instant.

That was her compensation from the Rong family for emotional damages, how dare Qi Song try to steal it?!

In that moment, all her resentment toward Rong Jing was overshadowed by this surge of anger.

She quickly got dressed.

Leaving the hotel, she rushed straight to the Rong Corporation.

As soon as she arrived at the company, she heard Qi Song scolding her, “I told you to escort Rong Jing out, where did you take her instead?!”

She lowered her head, thinking to herself: To bed.

“With your attitude, don’t even think about switching to a business management major. I’ve already decided for you, you’re switching to philosophy. I have connections in the philosophy department, so at least I can guarantee you’ll graduate.”

“No way!”

She refused without hesitation.

Qi Song glared at her in displeasure.

“Today is only my first day at work, how do you know I won’t succeed? I can do this! I’m going to work right now!”

Trying to get rid of her? Not a chance!

Watching Lin Qile’s retreating figure as she headed to her workstation, Qi Song couldn’t care less. She’d just wait and see how long Lin Qile could last in the company with her temperament!

Once back at her desk, Lin Qile started reviewing the documents, but after staring at them for a long time, she felt completely lost.

The words, tables, and data, she understood them individually, but when combined, they might as well have been hieroglyphics.

If she wanted to stop Qi Song from embezzling the money in the shortest time possible, she had to closely monitor those projects.

But the problem was,

At this point, she didn’t even know which projects were involved!

By the end of the workday, everyone saw her bustling around, thinking she was working hard. Only she knew she was just flailing around like a headless fly.

“Ahhh!”

She banged her head on the desk, covering her face.

How was it that she could understand complex medical terminology and clinical cases, yet here she was completely clueless?

[System, why are you making things harder than they need to be?]

Huh?

[Who negotiated the compensation?]

Rong Jing did.

[Exactly. Since Rong Jing handled the compensation, she must know everything about it.]

Oh, right!

Lin Qile suddenly stood up, her eyes gleaming.

Rong Jing was her complete opposite, she had no business sense at all, but Rong Jing was a business prodigy, a recognized genius in the corporate world of their generation.

System, show me where Rong Jing is right now.

[She’s at the company, but someone invited her to a bar at 8 p.m., and she agreed.]

Alright, time to stake her out!

Right after work, Lin Qile went home first to have dinner.

“Sweetheart, how was your day?”

Between bites, she replied, “Pretty good. The Rong family sent Rong Jing to discuss calling off the engagement. They said they’d cooperate with whatever press release we issue and even offered compensation by giving us favorable terms on several projects.”

“Hmph, at least they know their place.”

After dinner, she went to her room to shower and change.

The thought of going to the bar made her a little excited.

Who would’ve thought that in her previous life, she’d lived to twenty-eight without ever stepping foot in a bar!

She picked out what she considered her coolest outfit: black cargo-style pants, a white tank top, a jacket, and topped it off with a cap, the whole look was effortlessly badass.

“Finally, I can dress however I want! Yay!”

After applying a bit of edgy makeup, she headed out.

She arrived at the bar where Rong Jing had arranged to meet her friends.

From the outside, it looked pretty ordinary, but once inside, she realized it was a whole different world.

Alphas, omegas, and betas were all mingling together, with security personnel stationed everywhere, each carrying a large pouch at their waist.

System, what are they carrying?

[Those contain inhibitors—for both alphas and omegas.]

Pretty well-equipped, huh.

Like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden for the first time, despite her best efforts to act natural, the seasoned regulars could still tell she was a newcomer.

According to the system, Rong Jing’s friend was celebrating her birthday here.

At exactly eight o’clock.

Rong Jing appeared.

She wore a sequined off-shoulder bodycon dress, her hair cascading down her back, her lips red and skin pale exuding an air of aristocratic allure and icy sensuality.

Her entrance immediately drew the gazes of numerous alphas and betas.

“Over here, Rong Jing!”

He Yan waved at her.

Rong Jing started toward her friend but suddenly stopped halfway, glancing around.

Was it her imagination?

She could’ve sworn she sensed Lin Qile’s presence.

He Yan walked over and asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.”

Must have been her imagination.

The two entered the private room, where He Yan cleared her throat and announced to the group, “It’s my birthday today, no one leaves sober!”

Out in the dance area.

Lin Qile stood behind a pillar, clutching a bottle of alcohol and sipping through a straw, watching until Rong Jing disappeared into the private room before taking a seat at the bar.

She swayed slightly to the music as she drank.

[System, Rong Jing’s here. Why are you hiding instead?]

She’s here for a birthday party. If I barge in now, what could I possibly ask? I’ll wait until she’s drunk.

[I get the feeling you just want to have fun yourself.]

Caught in her little scheme, Lin Qile’s face flushed with embarrassment: Fine, I’ll go after I finish this drink.

“Hey, here alone?”

A voice called from behind. She turned to see a youthful girl with long hair and a white dress standing there. “Sorry to bother you, but can I get to know you?”

Such a pure-looking girl!

Lin Qile’s eyes lit up. “Hi, hello!”

This was how the plot should unfold, she was an alpha now, naturally attracting a proper omega to strike up a conversation. If they hit it off, they’d exchange contacts and see where things went.

“Want to grab a drink together?”

The girl smiled, revealing two adorable dimples.

But…

“Sorry, I already have an omega.”

Disappointment flashed across the girl’s face before she turned and walked away.

She watched the girl’s retreating figure with a pained expression.

“I’m sorry. It’s not that you’re not good enough, but I’m in a situation beyond my control right now.”

[Host, you actually rejected her?!]

“What else was I supposed to do? Once I deal with Rong Jing, that big villain, I’ll have the freedom to pursue a sweet, simple romance.”

But no sooner had the innocent girl left than another person came to flirt with her.

Within the time it took to finish a bottle of wine, four or five people had approached her.

Even Lin Qile herself found it a little surreal.

Was she really this popular?

Her face was quite attractive pretty with a touch of boldness but compared to Rong Jing’s stunning yet icy beauty, it was like night and day.

If she was this sought after, wouldn’t Rong Jing’s suitors have to line up in droves?

And yet, Rong Jing had been marked by her.

A small sense of pride bubbled up inside her.

After finishing her drink, she stood up and headed toward the private rooms.

Just as she reached the hallway, a flamboyantly dressed girl blocked her path, a cigarette dangling from her fingers. “Alpha sister, first time here? Want me to keep you company?”

“No, thanks.”

She took a step back. The girl reeked of several different alpha pheromones, despite clearly being an omega herself.

“Shy, are we?”

The girl leaned in, her gaze brazen. “I’m very obedient. Whatever you’re into, sister, I’m game.”

“Really, no need. I’m here to meet someone.”

Undeterred, the girl reached out and touched her arm, then froze. “You already have an omega?”

Lin Qile yanked her arm back, her voice turning cold. “Yes. Now that you know, you should back off.”

Normally, once people realized an alpha or omega was taken, they’d politely keep their distance. The others who had approached her earlier had all been tactful, why was this one so persistent?

“Sister, I won’t cling to you, and I won’t tell your partner. I know all kinds of tricks, and I won’t ask you to take responsibility.” The girl pressed closer.

“Oh? And just how many tricks do you know?”

A voice, icy with anger, cut in from behind them.

Lin Qile stiffened, whirling around to see Rong Jing standing there, her expression livid.

Instinctively, she shoved the girl away, her voice trembling. “S-She came onto me!”

Only after the words left her mouth did she realize, why was she explaining herself?!

They weren’t even together!

But the moment she saw Rong Jing, the excuse had tumbled out.

Rong Jing strode forward, gripping her wrist as she glared at the omega girl. “If you want to play, find someone else. Touch her again, and I’ll make sure you regret it for the rest of your life.”

After the threat, she dragged Lin Qile down the hallway.

Pushing open the door to an empty private room, she locked it behind them, then pinned Lin Qile against the wall, capturing her lips in a fierce kiss.

Lin Qile quickly matched her intensity, turning passive into passion.

Without a word, they moved to the couch, losing themselves in each other.

“Ah,  it hurts…”

Rong Jing’s voice trembled slightly.

Lin Qile, her voice rough, asked, “Hurts?”

“Your clothes, they’re scratching me.”

With a low chuckle, Lin Qile stripped off her shirt, gently soothing the irritated skin before deepening the kiss.

An hour later.

Rong Jing, now fully dressed, glanced at Lin Qile, who was sluggishly pulling on her clothes, and couldn’t help but say, “Don’t come to places like this anymore.”

“Why?”

Why?

Rong Jing thought back to earlier.

She always trusted her instincts, so she stepped out of the private room, only to see someone hitting on Lin Qile. In just over ten minutes, four people had already approached her.

Lin Qile wasn’t even a top-tier alpha in terms of mental strength, so why was she getting so much attention?

It took her a while to figure it out.

It was probably her aura.

That bright, uplifting energy, warm and accepting, like sunlight.

Who wouldn’t crave sunlight?

“Because you’re so naive and clueless, you’d better watch out before someone takes advantage of you!”

She tossed out the jab before walking away.

“Rong Jing!”

Lin Qile shot to her feet, cheeks puffing up in frustration.

This omega was seriously the least likable one she’d ever met!

[Host.]

What?

[Did you forget why you came to the bar in the first place?]

Lin Qile: “…”

By the time she chased after her, Rong Jing was already gone.

Where’d she go?

[Rong Jing left for the airport. She was supposed to be on a business trip today, she only stopped by for a friend’s birthday party. She’ll be back the day after tomorrow.]

Aghhh!

Then what was the point of me coming here?!

Just to serve myself up for her amusement?

[Yes.]

That night.

Lin Qile returned home looking utterly dejected. Lin Xinrou noticed immediately and asked, “Sweetheart, what’s wrong? Didn’t you have fun?”

“I’m an idiot. I really am naive and clueless.”

She kept muttering it under her breath.

“My darling isn’t clueless at all! Did something go wrong at work? If it’s too much, just quit. We don’t need you to stress over money.”

“No!”

She quickly snapped out of it. “Mom, I’m going to shower and sleep. I have work tomorrow.”

At least there had to be one thing she could do right.

For the next two days, Lin Qile arrived at the office first and left last, throwing herself into learning the company’s operations with the same intensity she’d once devoted to studying.

She was making progress at least she could understand project proposals now.

Then, a call came through.

“It’s me.”

Rong Jing?!

Only then did she remember, the system had said Rong Jing would return from her trip in two days. “You’re back?”

“You knew where I went?”

Uh!

Rong Jing didn’t seem interested in pursuing that line of questioning. Her voice carried a hint of exhaustion. “Come find me.”

After giving her an address, she hung up.

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