Transmigrated as the Cannon Fodder Boss of the Disabled Heroine - Chapter 86

The other survivors around them were either chattering excitedly about their narrow escape or quietly sobbing. The entire cabin was filled with tension, and everyone was stunned by Yu Zhiwan’s sudden slap.

The young, beautiful woman was clearly an Omega at first glance. Even with a cold expression, she didn’t appear particularly fierce. But only the man who had solidly received her slap knew just how much force she had used, he was struck so hard that his vision momentarily darkened, taking a couple of seconds to recover.

“You crazy bitch, hitting people for no reason! Watch out or I’ll sue you!”

The man had only recognized Pei Yujiang as some internet celebrity and wanted to make a few snide remarks to draw attention to himself. Even in such dire circumstances, there were still brainless individuals like him. If he could stir up some trouble and get others to join in, then post their argument online, he could stand on moral high ground criticizing these influencers who earned high salaries without contributing to society, wouldn’t that make him famous too?

But his plans were quickly ruined by Yu Zhiwan’s slap.

The flight attendants soon stepped in to restore order, instructing everyone to sit down, fasten their seatbelts, and stop arguing. The man had no choice but to swallow his anger, glaring hatefully at Yu Zhiwan from behind.

Yu Zhiwan didn’t care in the slightest. Once confirming there was no danger, she leaned against Pei Yujiang’s shoulder and fell asleep. Running through the snake-infested jungle had drained her Omega stamina to its limits, she had pushed through purely by willpower.

Now with a chance to rest, Yu Zhiwan quickly drifted into slumber.

Several days later, the Yaocheng City Safety Bureau issued a new announcement.

The water gates at Qianshui Island had deteriorated from lack of maintenance. After the dam breach, seawater flowed backward into the lake through the channels. Local authorities decided to hold the managers and engineers accountable. The sharks that entered Qianshui Island’s lake were identified through dissection as a new species capable of brief activity in waters with 5% salinity.

Qianshui Island’s lake was freshwater, making shark presence theoretically impossible, hence no shark nets had been installed. Examination of the broken protective net showed tear marks matching shark bites, confirming the sharks had breached through.

The invading sharks measured three to four meters long with underdeveloped teeth, essentially the “weakest of the weak” among sharks, nothing like the deadly ocean predators of the deep. However, the initial panic at seeing sharks in the lake caused chaotic stampedes that disturbed forest animals, resulting in minor casualties.

They came across this news during Yue Rong’s lunch break. Yu Zhiwan and Pei Yujiang had brought their meals to the office. As Yu Zhiwan sipped seaweed egg drop soup from the cafeteria, she frowned slightly:

“A new species?”

Pei Yujiang’s expression turned grave:

“In my previous life, I encountered some mutated animals likely caused by those research facilities discharging pollutants into water. They might not be particularly dangerous, nor as harmful as zombie creatures. Such animal mutations are essentially nature’s final warning.”

Even industrial wastewater discharge could lead to acid rain in some areas. The acid rain corrodes the land, burns human skin, and leaves indelible scars on the earth. Land damaged by acid rain remains infertile for a long time, posing a severe challenge to humanity.

Pei Yujiang felt a twinge of regret. If only she had been more decisive back then and gone to the coast to observe those newly mutated sharks. In her past life, when Qian Shui Island was trapped, no one came to rescue or even cared. If the islanders encountered sharks, would they have felt even more hopeless, hastening their demise?

“Not necessarily,” Yu Zhiwan noticed Pei Yujiang’s low spirits and comforted her. “Humans have strong survival adaptability, otherwise, we wouldn’t have made it this far. If we were truly that fragile, we would have been wiped out when the zombies first appeared. Small sharks have relatively low lethality and bite force. For those trapped on the island, if the sharks weren’t contaminated, they could represent both a crisis and an opportunity.”

Sharks could eat humans, but humans could also eat sharks. Shark meat might not be particularly tasty, but when starving, people would surely force it down.

“Don’t overthink it. Many things haven’t happened yet, and they’re not something you alone can shoulder or solve. What’s meant to come will come, and no one’s fate hangs on a single person.” Yu Zhiwan stood up from her seat and scooted her chair closer to Pei Yujiang. “Make some room.”

Baffled, Pei Yujiang shifted slightly to the side. Yu Zhiwan sat down beside her, their arms nearly touching.

The two often had lunch together unless one was unavailable. After they started dating, this became even more frequent. Pei Yujiang quickly renovated the office to accommodate Yu Zhiwan, making it clear to the company that they were together.

Since they were already open about their office romance, Pei Yujiang didn’t hide it from their online audience either, announcing the happy news a few days prior.

But Yu Zhiwan wasn’t the clingy type of Omega who stuck to her partner every second. Just as Pei Yujiang was wondering about her intentions, Yu Zhiwan scooped up a spoonful of white rice drizzled with tomato and egg sauce, motioning for her to open her mouth.

“Ah!”

Yu Zhiwan mimed the sound.

Pei Yujiang was both amused and exasperated.

From as far back as she could remember, she had never been fed by anyone. She had been independent from a young age, trained in physical fitness and self-reliance. As a former Alpha who grew up in a youth military camp, she was tough and never pampered.

But after getting together with Yu Zhiwan, she realized that, in some ways, Yu Zhiwan delighted in spoiling her.

She indulged Pei Yujiang, letting her do as she pleased while handling the aftermath at most, she might get upset for a few days before getting over it. Now, she was even feeding her. If it were anyone else, Pei Yujiang would have insisted she could manage on her own. But when it was Yu Zhiwan, with her gentle coaxing to open her mouth, all of Pei Yujiang’s little principles crumbled.

Fine, she might as well pretend her teeth weren’t working!

As she chewed, Yu Zhiwan took a bite herself. The two slowly finished the meal, and Pei Yujiang didn’t lift her chopsticks once.

Pei Yujiang wasn’t picky about food and was easy to feed. The cafeteria at Yuerong served decent meals with good flavors and fresh ingredients. After this meal, Pei Yujiang had completely forgotten about her earlier unhappiness, eating heartily until she was full before returning her tableware.

On her way back, she passed by the planning department. People who had just finished eating were heading out to fetch water when a woman holding a cup nearly bumped into her. Pei Yujiang quickly dodged and realized it was Zhao Manlin.

Zhao Manlin’s attitude toward Pei Yujiang had done a complete 180 since their last encounter. Apologizing profusely for almost colliding with her, she soon switched topics since they were already quite familiar with each other:

“Little Pei, there’s a process on my end that needs your approval later. Once it’s cleared, finance can proceed with this month’s financial statements. We have a batch of goods that need purchasing to handle.”

Pei Yujiang nodded. “OK.”

She acted swiftly, reviewing and approving it after confirming everything was in order. Still, she wondered why she, as the marketing department head, kept having to approve such processes.

Life continued uneventfully after the shark island incident, though the event had drawn significant attention from higher-ups. The leadership in Wing City was replaced, and the new officials were now too cautious to make bold moves. Yuerong officially went public in November.

During the IPO, Pei Jinhuai allocated 30% of the shares to Pei Yujiang, while even Yu Zhiwan received 10%, signaling a clear intention to delegate authority.

However, the company’s decision-making power still largely remained with Pei Jinhuai. Though many were puzzled, no one dared to question it. Pei Jinhuai also distributed a small portion of the initial shares as favors, privately allocating them to trusted associates, Zhao Manlin was among those granted purchasing rights.

Zhao Manlin was overwhelmed with gratitude, her eyes reddening with emotion. After all, original shares were priced low, and their value would inevitably rise. Whether she chose to sell or hold onto them, it would become a stable source of wealth.

As long as Yuerong didn’t collapse, this would be a far more reliable income stream than her regular salary. Now serving as a department head at a young age and holding company shares, Zhao Manlin was naturally highly motivated.

Pei Yujiang and Yu Zhiwan frequently traveled between Wing City and Xiang City these days. The mayor of Xiang City shared good news: higher authorities had secretly dispatched investigators in early November.

This decision must have involved lengthy deliberations, it wasn’t something decided on a whim. Regardless, the outcome was favorable for them, and Pei Yujiang was pleased enough to readily agree when the mayor asked for another favor.

By mid-November, Boss Ji returned from abroad and hurried straight to Xiang City, where Yu Zhiwan hosted a private gathering in a reserved room. They had hot pot, the perfect warming meal for late autumn and early winter with a lamb copper pot already simmering when Boss Ji arrived.

The moment she stepped in and removed her scarf, the rich aroma of the hot pot broth filled her senses, making her inhale deeply.

Pei Yujiang and Yu Zhiwan were browsing the menu on an iPad, deciding to order some tripe with extra sesame sauce but skipping the traditional fermented bean juice, the only beverage Pei Yujiang still couldn’t stomach. Despite the similar names, soy milk was far more palatable.

Seeing the affectionate couple sticking together while ordering, Ji Lingxian unceremoniously sat beside them and stretched leisurely. Pei Yujiang greeted her politely yet coolly, to which Ji Lingxian responded warmly. She had a lot to say, though fluent in foreign languages during her time abroad, she had been swamped with work, stretched thin every day, leaving no time for idle chatter.

“Hey, I’ve recently taken a liking to an Omega. When the New Year comes, expect me to bring my girlfriend to the gathering!”

Ji Lingxian declared with confidence.

“Oh?” Pei Yujiang, unusually intrigued, perked up.

So Ji Lingxian had a new love interest and wasn’t pining after her girlfriend anymore?

That was great news!

For once, Pei Yujiang took a closer look at Ji Lingxian and noticed her high-bridged nose and striking features, she truly was a beauty. Calmly, she offered a compliment:

“An Omega who catches your eye must be quite remarkable. How about I recommend you a relationship coach?”

Fish Sauce (Pei Yujiang): I’m practically an expert now, okay?

Boss Ji: “………………”

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