Chapter 208 The Real and Fake Heiresses Used as Cannon Fodder (Part 20) White...

Bai Yichen's office is very large, with a floor-to-ceiling window that provides excellent natural light. Opposite the window, a filing cabinet occupies an entire wall.

Each document was categorized and coded. The ancient book copy that Bai Zhiyao had just retrieved was taken from a cabinet in the corner, which was labeled "Top Secret".

It just so happens that Bai Tiantian brought a very large bag this time to bring snacks. Now the bag is placed in the corner of the sofa not far from the cabinet. After Bai Zhiyao took the photocopy of the ancient book, she did not close the cabinet door.

A stack of top-secret documents was silently placed into the bag that Bai Tiantian had brought. The documents belonged to Bai Yichen, the bag belonged to Bai Tiantian, and it was Bai Zhiyao who opened the cabinet.

This is a blind spot for surveillance cameras. No matter who Bai Yichen suspects, the two sisters will mistakenly believe that the other is framing them, and they will definitely have a very interesting argument.

As Bai Zhiyao's live stream was nearing its end, Song Wenjing deliberately pulled out a top-secret document and pretended that it had slipped off by itself, falling to the ground with a "thud".

In the empty office, the sound was very clear, and even Lin You, who was watching the show from the doorway, could hear it clearly.

Bai Yichen looked back and saw that the once full cabinet had an empty space, the neatly arranged documents were somewhat messy, and a document was teetering on the side, indicating that the document had just fallen there.

Hearing the noise, Bai Zhiyao couldn't help but turn around to look. Song Wenjing took the opportunity to turn her live stream camera towards the corner, as if she had accidentally tilted it when she got up.

Inside the bag on the sofa, a corner of a top-secret document was still sticking out, and the word "Top Secret" was clearly visible on the cabinet door, allowing the viewers in the live stream to quickly deduce what had happened.

[Holy crap, are thieves this audacious these days?! Someone actually stole Bai's top-secret documents right under President Bai's nose?!]

Of the four people present, besides the young woman who briefly showed her face at the beginning and then remained seated behind the door playing on her phone without moving, who else would have stolen the documents?

[In the CEO's office at Bai's headquarters, there are documents marked as top secret. Could someone have bought them for a high price?]

[Aside from the assistant who came in briefly and gave a long list of compliments, no one else has been here. So, besides President Bai, it can only be the real or fake heiress.]

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The discussion in the live stream became increasingly heated. Some said that Bai Tiantian was coerced by Bai Yichen to clear the name of the fake heiress, so she deliberately sought revenge. Others said that Bai Zhiyao lacked a sense of security after becoming the fake heiress, so she colluded with Bai Yichen's nemesis to steal documents and sell them for money.

Each analysis was so logical and well-organized that Song Wenjing couldn't help but remark that these people could probably become screenwriters.

Lin You had already told the two sisters about this. She had even asked if she should put the documents back herself, but Bai Zhiyao refused outright.

She also assured Lin You and Bai Tiantian with absolute certainty that she would handle the matter and there would be absolutely no problems.

Bai Yichen, as expected, didn't suspect anything from Bai Tiantian. He glared at Bai Zhiyao and said, "Didn't I tell you not to rummage through my filing cabinet?"

This is a direct conviction of Bai Zhiyao without even asking a single question.

Seeing Bai Zhiyao's somewhat aggrieved look, Song Wenjing became excited. Such blatant favoritism would definitely create a rift between the two sisters.

Bai Zhiyao's live stream chat exploded:

Even if Master Bai isn't his biological son, this is unfair! He's condemned without even asking a question. His favoritism is blatant!

[Master Bai also said how good this older brother was to her, giving her villas and pocket money. He's probably only reporting the good news and hiding the bad.]

[Could it be some kind of conspiracy, deliberately framing Master Bai for stealing the documents so they can openly kick her out, thus giving the Bai family a better reputation?]

[Exactly, otherwise why would they specifically arrange the live stream in the headquarters office, and then conveniently lose some documents during the stream?]

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The live stream was filled with more and more condemnations, and many people came to watch the spectacle after hearing the news. This was even more explosive gossip than the fake heiress live stream, and which onlooker wouldn't want to be there firsthand?

Just as Song Wenjing was pleased with the success of his scheme and was even discussing with the viewers in the live stream how to get them to fight next time, he saw Bai Zhiyao just pouting in grievance. She showed no anger at being falsely accused, nor any fear of being caught doing something wrong.

She hugged the bag tightly, showing no intention of returning it to Bai Yichen: "Big brother, you said before that I couldn't look at these things because I had to take the college entrance exam. Now that the exam is over, why can't I look at them?"

After saying that, she took half of it and stuffed it into Bai Tiantian's arms: "Sister, even if you enroll in medical school, don't spend all your time reading medical books. It's good to balance work and rest, and occasionally read something else to relax."

Her actions left not only Song Wenjing and his livestream viewers dumbfounded, but also Bai Tiantian and the netizens on this side.

Before Bai Yichen could stop him, Bai Tiantian had already opened the document in his hand. It was a dark blue plastic cover with a top-secret seal, but inside were a few large characters with a somewhat playful layout.

"A domineering CEO and his scatterbrained little wife??" Bai Tiantian couldn't help but read it out loud in shock. Bai Yichen behind him covered his face, feeling that his lifelong reputation was ruined.

Bai Zhiyao leaned over and took a look. "I haven't read this one. It must be a new addition by my older brother. Look at mine. It says that after I became a fake heiress, the real heiress worried herself sick for me. I must say, the title is quite realistic."

There was a full three-minute silence in Bai Zhiyao's live stream before the chat resumed displaying messages.

So, the most heavily guarded office at Bai's headquarters, the CEO's office, and the top-secret filing cabinet in the far corner, actually contains nothing but CEO romance novels?

[If some rival were to do something rash, hiring a skilled hacker to steal documents, and after going through countless hardships to finally obtain them, only to find a story titled "The Innocent Girl Runs Away Pregnant, and the CEO Cries His Head in the Toilet," just imagining that scene is thrilling.]

No wonder CEO Bai's domineering CEO image looked so familiar. I initially thought it was a novel come to life, but it turns out he learned it from reading novels. (laughing and crying emoji)

[Could Master Bai have learned his livestreaming style from novels? I'm suddenly curious about the contents of that top-secret document that Mr. Bai has been reading.]

[I watched the replay and specifically took a screenshot of the text reflected in the glass behind President Bai. Then, through a search, I found it was from the currently updating novel on the female-oriented online novel platform, "The Fake Heiress is a Metaphysical Master."]

[I'm so glad it was a misunderstanding, so glad Master Bai gets along well with his older siblings, and so glad it wasn't a conspiracy! Hahahaha, I absolutely wasn't mocking Master Bai's utterly dejected expression!]

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In Bai Zhiyao's live stream, people were celebrating with flowers, but in Song Wenjing's live stream, they didn't even have the energy to criticize his mishap.

There's a sense of helplessness in this: you're building a house according to blueprints, and after all the hard work, you've built more than halfway through, only to find that you've been holding the blueprints upside down.

[The helplessness of climbing thousands of meters up a mountain, intending to take photos and post them on social media to show off, only to realize you forgot your phone.]

[It's like the feeling of helplessness after studying math for half a year, confidently entering the exam hall, only to find out it's English.]

[The streamer should really stop causing trouble. Every time I see him seriously and earnestly trying to do something bad, only to inflict zero damage on the main characters, it reminds me of my miserable days as a villain's henchman.]

[It's like reading a novel that suddenly has a terrible ending, leaving you with a feeling of being stuck in your throat, driving my OCD crazy. Right now, I just want to go in and replace the files in the filing cabinet with top-secret documents, and make those three fight.]

Song Wenjing: ………

What could he do? He was desperate too. Even something like this could go wrong. If he didn't do something big today, he would be letting down the temper he had been holding back.

When the two sisters were discussing which was more childish, "President Nie's Beloved Darling" or "The Regent's Poisonous Consort," Bai Yichen finally lowered his hands from his face and looked up at the still-on live stream.

After he finished his performance (Oh my god.jpg) (Shocked.jpg) (Stunned.jpg) (Despair.jpg) (My heart is finally dead.jpg), the live stream was filled with laughter.

[Mr. Bai, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to laugh at you, but I really couldn't help it. (Laughs and poundes the ground.jpg)]

[Bai Zong gave a one-minute performance, displaying six different facial expressions, providing a great example for some pretty faces in the entertainment industry. (Laughing and pounding the ground.jpg)]

[CEO Bai was so embarrassed he could have dug out a basement for the Bai Group headquarters on the spot. (Laughing and pounding the ground.jpg)]

[I really didn't laugh at President Bai. I was just happy that they, as siblings, are a harmonious and loving family. (Laughing and pounding the ground.jpg)]

[The two sisters are still figuring out which book Bai Zong learned his facial expressions from, which book he learned his way of speaking from, and even the office decoration is described in a novel. If only they had looked up at the live stream! (Laughing and pounding the ground.jpg)]

[Although CEO Bai's expression was one of utter despair, he truly dotes on his sister; he wasn't even angry at such a ridiculous situation. (Laughing and pounding the ground.jpg)]

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By the time Bai Zhiyao remembered to close the live stream, Bai Yichen had already become a trending topic. His somewhat embarrassed expression disappeared, and he smiled gently at the two sisters. In addition to the original advertising fee, no one had transferred a five-figure red envelope, not even Lin You in the corner.

"This advertisement was quite effective. It not only promoted the game but also helped our Bai Group gain a reputation for harmony and unity. Big Brother still has to deal with the public opinion impact of the follow-up publicity. You three go have fun, but remember to bring bodyguards with you when you go out."

For Bai Yichen, it was indeed a bit of a shock at first, but he quickly realized that if this matter was handled well, it wouldn't do any harm. On the contrary, it could be an opportunity to promote the Bai family and save several million in advertising fees.

He's not like he was ten years ago, when he needed to put on airs to fool people. Now, Bai Yichen is a true domineering CEO, and those carefully crafted personas are just superfluous for him.

Using a previously useless persona for promotion not only brings a very positive impact to the Bai family, but also saves a lot of promotional costs. It couldn't be more cost-effective.

The invisibility talisman hadn't taken effect yet, and Song Wenjing, who was still stubbornly continuing the live stream, was completely numb. If it weren't for the fact that this wasn't something he had personally orchestrated, and listening to Bai Yichen's arrangements for subsequent public opinion guidance, he would have thought that this whole incident was something Bai Yichen had directed and staged himself.

Bai Zhiyao's live stream not only boosted the task progress bar to 15%, but also earned her a large sum of advertising fees. Overjoyed, she waved her hand and was about to treat Lin You and Bai Tiantian to a big meal.

Song Wenjing, who originally wanted to continue the live stream, even pulled the two sisters aside and whispered something to Lin You, whom he had met a few times but wasn't really familiar with. The two sisters got into the car and drove off without giving him any time to react.

Song Wenjing, who was just about to hitch a ride to chase after someone, was caught red-handed by Lin You before he could even make a move.

Looking at Lin You blocking his way, Song Wenjing could no longer deceive himself; it was just a coincidence that Lin You had seen him before.

"Who...who are you?!" Song Wenjing nervously took a few steps back. This was clearly a world without supernatural phenomena, so how could someone see him even though he had an invisibility talisman on?!

Lin You looked him up and down, then with a slight movement of her fingers, she used her spiritual power to freeze him in place. After sensing the guy's strength, she couldn't help but gasp. They were already at the level of an upgrade quest, so why was he still acting like an ordinary person?!

After realizing he couldn't move, Song Wenjing stared in horror and desperately begged for help from the viewers in the live stream. He even spent fifty points to buy the most expensive defense talisman from the system shop, but even after using it, he still couldn't break free from Lin You's control.

In the live stream, knowledgeable viewers began to explain:

[A high-level defensive talisman can at least completely defend against the power of someone in the early stages of Qi Refining. Even someone in the mid-stages of Qi Refining would need some time to break through it. This person is completely ignoring it, indicating they are at least at the late stage of Qi Refining, or even higher.]

In this world devoid of supernatural phenomena, where even the protagonist cannot cultivate, after ruling out other possibilities, only one truth remains: this person is very likely your opponent.

"Impossible! You're just a human customer service representative, how could you have such great abilities!" Song Wenjing refused to believe the explanation in the live stream.

[You also used points to check her information before. She's a low-level system who's only experienced a few mission worlds. Why don't you think about it? You streamed nearly a hundred worlds before you got the upgrade mission, so why could she get it after only a few worlds?]

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Author's Note: Two more chapters today.