Transmigrated as the Cannon Fodder Boss of the Disabled Heroine - Chapter 25.2

Truthfully, she had never had to comfort an adult like this before. Whether Yu Zhiwan slept or not shouldn’t have been her concern, but the moment the woman spoke, Pei Yujiang naturally ended up helping.

Yu Zhiwan had a pleasant voice, her words rhythmic and measured. Whatever she said always sounded justified, yet never annoying. Still, it was just a small favor Pei Yujiang treated it as a good deed, and with that thought, the weight in her heart gradually eased.

The rainstorms in Wing City continued relentlessly, and one night, the floodwaters finally breached the dam.

Fortunately, thanks to the trending topic they had bought earlier, society had already taken notice of this unusual downpour, even sparking a minor wave of doomsday theories.

The Federation quickly stepped in, banning the accounts of those spreading baseless rumors online.

But the incident had also caught the attention of higher-ups.

With officials coming down to inspect, Wing City no longer dared to sweep things under the rug. Instead, they obediently allocated funds to evacuate residents near the dam to safety and began repairs.

Pei Yujiang watched the news at home every day and realized that those officials had likely been embezzling public funds, which was why they had hesitated to take action these measures were costly.

The greed of those officials was so blatant that Pei Yujiang couldn’t help but curse while watching the news.

Yu Zhiwan, who was beside her at the time, was running her fingers over a Braille book. Hearing the outburst, she raised an eyebrow and teased, “You know how to swear?”

Pei Yujiang usually maintained a refined demeanor in front of others, especially Yu Zhiwan. This was the first time she had slipped. Thinking Yu Zhiwan might find her vulgar, she awkwardly rubbed her nose but still explained, “I can’t stand corrupt officials. I just couldn’t hold it in.”

The decline of Wing City after a hundred years was undoubtedly caused by these corrupt officials. As someone who had come from the future, Pei Yujiang deeply understood and despised these people who couldn’t appreciate their good fortune and insisted on dragging down the common folk around them.

While Pei was filled with righteous indignation, Yu Zhiwan suddenly burst into laughter. Pei turned her head in confusion and asked what was so funny, to which Yu shook her head and replied:

“Nothing, I just think you’re adorable.”

Pei felt she was being brushed off.

How could scolding people be adorable?

But whatever Yu said went. Pei pouted unconsciously, making a childish expression she didn’t even realize herself, then lowered her head to immerse herself in the news again.

The torrential rain was far worse than anticipated.

The city’s drainage system was nearly paralyzed, with the downpour lasting a full seven days and nights before finally easing though it still remained heavy.

During this time, the only way to get around was by boat. Prices for some goods soared, prompting the government to swiftly implement price controls and use assault boats to deliver supplies door-to-door.

Fortunately, the response measures were timely, and support from other cities poured in. The higher-ups overseeing Yicheng didn’t dare let things spiral out of control, so the crisis was narrowly averted. Life returned to normal after a little over half a month.

On the first day Yue Rong resumed operations, Pei Jinhuai enthusiastically pushed forward Yu Zhiwan’s “scent theory” as a proposal, eager to finalize the next season’s new products as soon as possible.

These things were unpredictable take this instance, for example. Had Pei Jinhuai not already devised a solution at home, she might have been too anxious to eat or sleep.

She had already mentioned Yu Zhiwan’s name during the board meeting, recording it on the spot. As a reward, she generously granted Yu Zhiwan a 20,000-yuan bonus upfront.

Though Yicheng’s wages couldn’t compare to those in first-tier cities, 20,000 yuan was still a substantial sum for an employee. Yet Yu Zhiwan accepted it with effortless grace.

During this period, Pei Yujiang noticed that Yu Zhiwan had moved into the company dormitory.

Yue Rong provided employee housing, but not many chose to stay there usually only those who worked overtime or lived too far away. Though the conditions were decent, the location was somewhat remote, making it more suitable for singles or those with long commutes.

Despite her physical limitations, Yu Zhiwan insisted on staying. Pei Yujiang didn’t argue, only asking if she needed help finding a place.

She worried Yu Zhiwan might feel she’d overstayed her welcome at their home or was being a nuisance.

In truth, neither Pei Jinhuai, as the head of the household, nor Pei Yujiang herself had ever found Yu Zhiwan’s presence inconvenient. But perhaps Yu Zhiwan was just shy, so Pei Yujiang didn’t press the matter, not wanting to seem intrusive.

When Pei Yujiang offered to help her look for housing, Yu Zhiwan simply waved her hand:

“I’ve already found a place. I’ll be moving soon.”

“You’re leaving?”

They had stayed together during the storm, so Pei Yujiang had no idea when Yu Zhiwan had managed to secure a new place. It felt abrupt, but Yu Zhiwan was an adult, Pei Yujiang couldn’t exactly nag her like a mother hen, asking where she was moving.

Still, after spending so much time together, Pei Yujiang secretly hoped the female lead would at least invite her to see the new place. But days passed, and all she saw was Yu Zhiwan’s busy figure occasionally darting through the company. Most of the time, she had no idea where Yu Zhiwan even was.

Pei Yujiang didn’t pry, but she couldn’t help feeling a little dejected.

As the rains in Yicheng subsided, Yue Rong’s quarterly reports and sales figures were released. True to expectations, performance had declined yet again. Despite being mentally prepared, Madam Pei Jinhuai still wore a troubled frown.

No one would be happy to see the company they once painstakingly built fall into such dire straits. Pei Jinhuai could only pin her hopes on Yu Zhiwan’s formula working—otherwise, Yue Rong simply wouldn’t have the energy to start over.

With declining product profits and a backlog of unsold inventory, Yue Rong already had its hands full. Employee salaries and rent were significant expenses.

Hiring another team to help with planning wasn’t just a matter of intellectual property concerns, Pei Jinhuai had to carefully consider the cost. Unlike other companies that immediately resorted to layoffs when profits dipped, she tried her best to hold on as long as possible.

Naturally, this kind of boss was well-liked by employees, but it wasn’t exactly suited to the ruthless business world. Over the past two years, Pei Jinhuai’s hair had even grayed slightly from stress. Despite her careful upkeep, exhaustion lingered between her brows.

But Yu Zhiwan had done her a huge favor.

Recently, several departments had been working overtime, though no one knew exactly what they were doing only that it was related to a new product. To prevent leaks, Pei Jinhuai hadn’t even told her own daughter much, who only knew that her mother and Yu Zhiwan had been extremely busy.

Pei Yujiang was also swamped, poring over headache-inducing reports and helping settle the previous quarter’s accounts.

These tasks included travel expenses and invoices, requiring meticulous manual calculations and date verification. Seeing her willingness to work hard, Pei Jinhuai decided to temper her by starting her with such detailed tasks.

Pei Yujiang hated this kind of number-crunching, but she wanted to ease her mother’s burden. Gritting her teeth, she spent days working alongside Pei Jinhuai’s trusted senior accountant. By the time she left work today, her head was spinning.

Pei Yujiang had to pass the lab on her way downstairs. These days, people were always tinkering inside, and the door was usually shut. Occasionally, she caught a whiff of scented aromas not just the usual cosmetic fragrances and grew curious about the new product Pei Jinhuai was personally overseeing.

But since Pei Jinhuai hadn’t mentioned it, Pei Yujiang didn’t have the habit of prying. It wasn’t really her business, so she turned to leave.

The sound of the electronic door sliding open made her instinctively glance back.

Her gaze was purely out of curiosity. When she saw Yu Zhiwan in a lab coat, she almost thought she was mistaken but aside from Yu Zhiwan, there was no one else in the company who used a wheelchair.

“Set a timer. In three hours, uncover it, the heat should be just right to infuse the flavor.”

Yu Zhiwan was calmly instructing the two people beside her, who listened attentively and nodded. Once finished, she didn’t keep them, politely saying, “See you later,” and waving them off to rest.

Pei Yujiang stood silently in the background, emotions churning, but she didn’t make a sound.

Only when Yu Zhiwan was about to leave did Pei Yujiang step out from the corner, adjusting her employee badge. Half-joking, half-curious, she called out,

“Yu—” She had meant to say her name, but the image of the woman confidently directing the production staff lingered in her mind. At the last second, the words on her lips changed.

“Professor Yu!”

Yu Zhiwan had shown her clingy, adorable Omega side during her heat, as well as her gentle, elegant demeanor.

But this was the first time she realized Yu Zhiwan was involved in this field too those delicate, beautiful hands could handle lab equipment just as skillfully as they could guide someone through confusion.

It felt like she had suddenly discovered something extraordinary about the female lead.

Could it be that Yu Zhiwan wasn’t just making suggestions but was personally stepping in to oversee the project? Or perhaps joining as a product planner?

Whatever the case, Pei Yujiang’s eyes lit up.

A smart and capable Omega like her would be such a waste if she ended up married to a scumbag Alpha like Liu Huanran. Thankfully, Yu Zhiwan hadn’t been left to gather dust her brilliance hadn’t gone unnoticed.

Pei Yujiang never hesitated to praise others, especially someone like the female lead, who might turn dark in the future. Knowing Yu Zhiwan couldn’t see, she crouched down to her level.

After getting permission, she removed Yu Zhiwan’s glove and pressed her thumb lightly against the woman’s soft fingertip, like stamping a seal. At the same time, she patted the back of Yu Zhiwan’s hand and sincerely praised:

“You’re amazing.”

She had met impressive Omegas before, but someone as intelligent yet unassuming as Yu Zhiwan was rare. With her skills in both planning and product development, any company would welcome her.

Yet Yu Zhiwan had chosen to stay and help Yuerong. Pei Yujiang couldn’t help but be moved.

Since transmigrating into this world, Pei Yujiang had been adjusting, but she could feel Pei Jinhuai’s genuine care well, for the original owner, to be exact. After seeing Pei Yujiang moving in a positive direction, Pei Jinhuai’s doting had gradually shifted into gentle encouragement, genuinely hoping she’d grow into a good person rather than stray down the wrong path.

Pei Yujiang lightly hooked Yu Zhiwan’s pinky and thanked her again in a soft voice.

But the lighthearted words took on a different meaning in Yu Zhiwan’s ears, especially combined with Pei Yujiang’s expressive little gestures. Her heart softened unexpectedly.

Was she acting spoiled with her?

Yu Zhiwan presented herself as completely blind to the outside world, but in truth, she could still see a little not enough to fake total blindness, but her vision had been impaired long ago and never fully recovered.

Sometimes, things were just blurry outlines, which was already a better scenario. Most of the time, all she saw were vague shadows.

Like now with Pei Yujiang so close, she could only make out a figure swaying in front of her, unable to discern any specific features.

She could only rely on what she’d previously felt with her hands and her imagination to piece together an approximate image.

Pei Yujiang had a likable face at least, one that appealed to her.

“I collaborated with the team on some new products. They’re not fully finished yet, but we have samples.” Yu Zhiwan paused. “I set aside a set for you, lipsticks. Would you like them?”

She couldn’t see the colors herself, so she had to rely on others for the cosmetics’ shades.

Yu Zhiwan was primarily responsible for the technique of infusing fragrances into cosmetics, and she had to work with a variety of scents. This skill wasn’t difficult for her just through verbal explanations and simple demonstrations, she managed to make everyone understand. She was an excellent teacher in this regard.

Yu Zhiwan had indeed set aside a lipstick for Pei Yujiang, originally planning to give it to her later. But since Pei Yujiang had come after her today, she decided to present it ahead of schedule.

“This is my gift for you.”

It was the first time Pei Yujiang had ever received a lipstick as a gift.

The friends she had spent time with before had no interest in beauty. Even if their feminine instincts had inclined them toward it, the harsh environment had forced them to abandon such pursuits. General Pei had lived into her twenties without ever being genuinely treated like a woman. When she took the lipstick from Yu Zhiwan’s hand, her eyes stung for a moment.

Not wanting Yu Zhiwan to notice her sentimental reaction, she quickly shook her head and thanked her sincerely.

The lipstick was exquisitely crafted, with delicate rose patterns carved into the bullet. Its fragrance was a pleasant rose scent. Pei Yujiang had half-expected to detect a hint of raspberry as well, but when she took a deep breath, she could only smell the singular floral note.

Yu Zhiwan, puzzled, asked, “What are you sniffing for?”

Pei Yujiang nearly blurted out the truth but suddenly realized if this lipstick smelled like Yu Zhiwan’s pheromones, it wouldn’t just be a lipstick anymore. It would be outright adult merchandise!

Startled by her own bizarre thought, she couldn’t possibly answer honestly. Instead, she made up an excuse to brush it off.

When the new product development was successfully completed, the internal testing team couldn’t stop praising it, convinced it had great potential in the market. Delighted, Pei Jinhuai dismissed everyone early that day and even invited Fan Zhaozhao and her daughter to the company for a celebratory dinner with Pei Yujiang.

Lately, Pei Jinhuai had been absorbed in work, and Fan Zhaozhao hadn’t clung to her either. Upon hearing the news, she happily brought Jiang Wenxiu to the company, planning to wait in the lounge.

Fan Zhaozhao had never made an appearance at the company before, and aside from the security guards and assistants, no one knew she was the CEO’s wife. She obediently stayed in the lounge without making a scene.

Jiang Wenxiu, however, was restless under her mother’s watch. After her gaming console died, she couldn’t sit still in the small lounge any longer. Seizing the chance during a bathroom break, she slipped out to explore only to stumble upon Liu Huanran cornering Yu Zhiwan near the restrooms with a sleazy demeanor.

Still fuming from their last encounter, Liu Huanran had stewed over it and, after some reflection, decided she wanted to win Yu Zhiwan over again, if only to argue with her some more.

Recently, Yu Zhiwan had been busy with something unknown and was rarely seen. Liu Huanran, finally catching her alone, attempted to mimic the dramatic “wall slam” trope from dramas to trap her.

Yu Zhiwan suppressed her disgust and told her to leave, but Liu Huanran knew that if she walked away now, she might not get another chance to sway the Omega’s heart. She grabbed Yu Zhiwan’s wrist, demanding an explanation about her relationship with Pei Yujiang, even sneering and asking if Pei Yujiang had already slept with her.

Pei Yujiang finished her last task for the day and was heading out to get some documents signed by Pei Jinhuai when she heard a familiar voice cursing loudly near the stairwell.

Rushing over, she saw Jiang Wenxiu pointing aggressively at Liu Huanran, her face full of disdain as she spat out:

“Listen, you when an Omega isn’t interested in you, what’s with this cringy ‘domineering CEO’ act? You’re a female Alpha, no dick, but do you have some kind of electronic dick in your brain? Are you so horny your mind’s just slathered in grease? Single and unmarried, she can date whoever she wants. She’s not your pet, didn’t eat your rice, what the hell’s it got to do with you?”

Pei Yujiang: Such a smart and beautiful Omega, I have to protect her!

Yu Zhiwan: What’s this? A little fool. Might as well spoil her a bit.

Now Sister Yu gave Xiaoyu a lipstick, and later, Xiaoyu returned the favor by giving Sister Yu a “lipstick” of her own. Every lesbian ends up with all kinds of lipsticks in her life, huh!

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