The Villainous Sister-in-law Mistakenly Marked as the Heroine (Transmigration) - Chapter 31.1

Lin Qile arrived at the company early in the morning, only to find Lin Xinrou already there dressed much more appropriately than before. Spotting her, Xinrou eagerly waved her over. “Sweetheart, I brought you breakfast!”

She walked over and sat beside her mother, eyeing the spread: a sandwich, milk, and some fruit.

This breakfast…

It was so… ordinary. Had the ever-floating Ms. Lin finally come down to earth?

“Mom, you’re here really early today.”

“Mhm. This breakfast is actually pretty good. Who knew you could get something healthy and tasty without spending a fortune? That woman wasn’t lying to me after all.”

That woman?!

Lin Qile’s internal radar went off.

“Who?”

“I ran into an old friend while shopping for clothes yesterday, the business partner who signed a contract with me back in the day but got scared off by my drinking. Remember? I almost didn’t recognize her, but she recognized me first.”

“Oh.” Qile propped her chin on her hand, grinning mischievously. “Seems like she’s kept a close eye on you all these years, huh? Recognizing you after over two decades.”

“Of course! It’s because I’ve aged so well.”

Qile chuckled but didn’t comment further. She was determined to break up Lin Xinrou and Qi Song. If someone outstanding could divert Xinrou’s attention, she’d be thrilled but first, she needed to know who this “old friend” was and what their intentions were.

“Mom, was this outfit recommended by that person too?”

Xinrou nodded innocently. “Yep! She said office workers should dress more low-key. And this breakfast was her suggestion too. She even invited me to lunch today.”

Qile’s eyes lit up. “Did you say yes?”

“Of course not! Your mother’s coming back today. I’m waiting for her so we can go home together. I miss my A’Song so much.”

As she spoke, Xinrou set down her sandwich and slumped onto the table, pining for her lover.

Qile took a deep breath, silently reminding herself: If Xinrou could easily let go of Qi Song, she wouldn’t have met such a tragic end in the original timeline. Step by step, she was back at the company now, and that was a good start!

At noon, during lunch break, Qi Song returned from her business trip.

“A’Song, I missed you so much!”

Xinrou threw herself into her lover’s arms.

Qi Song held her close, smiling. “Did you have fun at the company?”

“Well… it was okay. But there’s so much I don’t understand. I feel so stupid.” Xinrou lowered her head dejectedly.

“Silly.” Qi Song cupped her face. “You’re not stupid at all. You’re just not cut out for running a business. That’s why I never wanted you here, I didn’t want work to weigh you down. I want you to stay happy forever, without a single worry.”

“A’Song, you’re the best.”

The two gazed at each other lovingly, while Qile could only feel disgust, disgust at how convincingly Qi Song could fake affection.

“A’Song, let me get you some food. The cafeteria’s meals are pretty good.”

“Alright.”

Once her mother left, Qile and Qi Song sat across from each other at the table.

Mother and daughter locked eyes. The resemblance between them was striking, especially in their features. Qile took more after Rong Jing than Xinrou, Xinrou was delicate, sweet, and innocent, while Qi Song had been refreshingly sharp and clean-cut in her youth.

In fact, Qile looked more like a younger version of Qi Song.

And that only made it harder for her to understand: Why did Qi Song despise her own flesh and blood so much?

Is it just because she’s surnamed Lin? Does it make her, an alpha who married into the family, feel ashamed?

But no one held a gun to her head and forced her to marry into the family!

Qi Song spoke up, “How have you been feeling these past few days?”

“I think I’m doing quite well. Doing business gives me a great sense of accomplishment.”

“You’ve only been in the marketing department for five days, handling very simple tasks. When it comes to important work, you might not be able to manage.”

“I know. I’ll work hard. If I don’t make any mistakes this week, you promised to transfer me to a more important position.”

“Yes, I did promise.”

Lin Qile glanced at the person behind her and suddenly beamed with a bright smile, “Thank you, Mother. I’ll definitely work hard to prove myself.”

Lin Xinrou placed lunch in front of Qi Song and asked curiously, “What’s going on?”

Before Qi Song could answer, Lin Qile spoke first, “Mom, I’ve been performing well recently. Mother is going to transfer me to an important position and groom me to take over.”

“I didn’t say, ”

“Ah Song!”

Lin Xinrou hugged Qi Song from behind, “If our baby takes over, you’ll have more time to spend with me. That’s wonderful!”

Qi Song’s expression twitched slightly as she patted Lin Xinrou’s hand, “Yes, indeed.”

After lunch, Qi Song returned to her office, where Wang Chen immediately came to report.

“Cousin, I’ve been keeping an eye on Lin Xinrou and Lin Qile’s performance this whole time. They clearly don’t understand anything. At work, they either stare blankly at each other or zone out in front of the computer. However, Lin Qile often makes phone calls, seemingly asking someone for advice.”

Qi Song leaned back in her chair leisurely, holding a cup of coffee.

“I know who she’s consulting.”

“Who?”

“Rong Jing.”

Wang Chen was startled, “What do we do? If Lin Qile asks her for everything, won’t it interfere with your plans?”

Qi Song took a sip of coffee, her eyes darkening, “It might. So, we can’t let Rong Jing help her.”

“What are you going to do, cousin?”

Qi Song looked up at him, “This isn’t your concern. Anything else to report?”

“Yes. Lin Xinrou’s return to the company has unsettled some of the old-timers. Some are starting to argue that since the company is surnamed Lin, Lin Xinrou should attend board meetings.”

Bang!

Qi Song slammed her coffee cup onto the table, her face turning cold, “After more than twenty years, there are still some old fools who don’t recognize the situation.”

Her gaze darkened as she looked at a family photo on the desk.

“I know what to do. You can leave now. Remind your wife to be extra cautious in the finance department recently.”

“Understood.”

Wang Chen turned to leave. Just as he opened the door, Lin Xinrou happened to walk in, and the two brushed past each other.

“Ah Song.”

Qi Song’s expression softened instantly as she looked at her affectionately and extended her hand, “Come here.”

When Lin Xinrou approached, Qi Song pulled her onto her lap and asked, “Have you been tired these past few days?”

“Not at all.”

“You’re lying. You’ve always struggled to get out of bed, and now you have to wake up early for work with no midday naps. Your dark circles have gotten worse. You must be exhausted, right?”

Lin Xinrou blushed and muttered softly, “Am I just too useless? I can’t handle any hardship or fatigue. I don’t want to hold you back, Ah Song. I want to be someone you can be proud of.”

“Silly, you’re my beloved. If I let you suffer, it would mean I’m failing as an alpha. I just want you to live freely and happily.”

“I know. Ah Song has always been so good to me.”

“These years I’ve been too busy, neglecting you.” Qi Song deliberately showed a guilty expression, glancing at the family photo of three on the table. “It’s been so long since I last took you on a trip. Would you like to go traveling?”

“Traveling?!”

Lin Xinrou looked at her with excitement.

“Yes, I’ll accompany you. Didn’t you always want to see the Avi Circus? They have a performance this month. I’ll take you, and then we can visit the lavender fields you’ve been dreaming of.”

“Ah Song, I want to go, I really do!”

Qi Song smiled warmly. “What about work?”

“Forget about work. Let our precious daughter handle the struggles. The company will be hers eventually anyway. Let’s go out and have fun.”

“Alright.”

Lin Xinrou excitedly threw her arms around Qi Song’s neck, burying her face in the crook of her shoulder.

Suddenly,

She sniffed.

“Ah Song, why do you smell like an omega?”

Qi Song’s expression flickered momentarily before returning to normal. “There was a pregnant woman at the airport going into labor. I carried her to the ambulance must have picked up her scent.”

Lin Xinrou didn’t doubt her, smiling. “Ah Song is still so kind-hearted. That’s what I love most about you.”

Before leaving work, Lin Xinrou called Lin Qile into the CEO’s office to share the news of their upcoming trip.

“Sweetheart, your mother and I are going abroad for a vacation. The company is in your hands now, it’ll be yours eventually, so you need to learn how to manage it properly.”

“Mom, you can travel anytime. You just returned to the workforce a few days ago, why leave so soon?”

Lin Xinrou twisted her fingers. “Maybe I’m just not cut out for work. It’s been over twenty years since I last worked, and everything feels so disconnected. Besides, it’s not like we’re short on money. I could live comfortably without working a day in my life.”

“Mom!”

“Lele.” Lin Xinrou took her daughter’s hands earnestly. “I can afford to be like this, but you can’t. The company will be yours one day. You can’t be clueless, study hard under Rong Jing and take over the business soon. That way, your mother and I can travel the world.”

Travel the world?!

Aren’t you afraid Qi Song might sell you off during the trip?!

The office door opened, and Qi Song walked in, seemingly in high spirits, her face lit with a smile.

“Qile, your mother and I are heading abroad in a couple of days. Didn’t you want to get into a core position to learn the ropes? Fine. You can choose any department you like, I’ll give you full rein to learn.”

Lin Qile narrowed her eyes. She didn’t believe for a second that Qi Song had good intentions!

Qi Song added, “My expectations aren’t high. Just keep the company running smoothly while we’re away. If you manage that, I’ll gradually hand over control to you.”

In other words, if anything goes wrong, forget about ever taking over the company.

“Mom.”

She tried to snap Lin Xinrou out of her love-struck daze.

“Go for it, sweetheart! Mom believes in you!”

She: …

Watching them leave, she felt utterly defeated.

System!

[Host, I’m here.]

How can I stop Lin Xinrou from going abroad with Qi Song?

[I don’t know.]

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