Chapter 184 What Happened at Night Was Nothing for Outsiders to Get Involved
Huo Siyue didn't notice Su Ruan's unusual behavior and continued to complain.
"But I didn't really pay her any attention!"
Huo Siyue immediately pledged her loyalty and hugged Su Ruan's arm.
"Do you think I, Huo Siyue, am the kind of person who can be bought off with sweet words? My heart belongs only to my sister-in-law!"
"Apart from my sister-in-law, I automatically activate defense mode against any female creature around my brother!"
Song Shengsheng chuckled.
"Wow, Siyue, no one managed to steal the color of your brother's underwear, right?"
Huo Siyue chuckled and proudly raised her chin.
"Absolutely. How could my brother's confidential information be leaked so easily?"
"but……"
She wrinkled her nose and looked at Su Ruan.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, my stance is firm. My heart and my people are on your side!"
"If my brother dares to do anything stupid, I'll be the first to smash his head in!"
Su Ruan was brought back to her senses by her swaying. Suppressing the strange feeling in her heart, she smiled and pinched her cheek.
"Alright, at a critical moment we can still count on you to put aside your own family for the greater good. I'll send you a banner of appreciation later!"
Huo Siyue's eyes lit up, and she immediately switched into her dramatic persona.
Really? Really?
"I'll post it on my WeChat Moments then, so everyone knows I've chosen the right side!"
After saying that, Huo Siyue added.
"That woman doesn't look like she's high-level, my brother definitely wouldn't be interested in her!"
Su Ruan picked up her milk tea and slowly took a sip.
I don't know if my skill level is high or low.
She looked up, her eyes clear and bright.
"But whether they are quick-witted or not is another matter."
"As for your brother, whether he'd even look at you is another matter."
"But some people are like chewing gum that's been accidentally stuck on them."
"It looks inconspicuous, but once it sticks to you, it takes some effort to get rid of it."
Seeing her expression, Song Shengsheng leaned closer and asked in a low voice.
"What? Something's wrong?"
"Could it be that he's overwhelmed by a sense of crisis?"
Su Ruan raised her eyes, a lazy smile flickering in them.
"nothing."
"I just suddenly felt that I should go and deliver a late-night snack to Teacher Yan, and do a surprise inspection of her work."
Huo Siyue excitedly covered her mouth.
"Ahhh! Sister-in-law, are you going to make a move?!"
Su Ruan wasn't a suspicious person, but she wasn't stupid either.
Some signs should not be ignored.
It's not that I don't trust Yan Tingnan.
However, some flies, even if you know they can't penetrate the eggshell, are still really annoying to have them buzzing around your ear.
...
Nine o'clock in the evening, the CEO's office on the top floor of Qingyan Building.
The elevator doors slid open with a ding, and Su Ruan stepped out carrying an insulated bag.
The corridor was quiet; I almost bumped into someone.
"sorry……"
The other party hurriedly apologized, their voice soft and gentle.
Su Ruan looked up and saw that delicate face she had met once in Nebula.
He had just changed into a neat business suit and was wearing a name tag on his chest.
Su Ruan's gaze unconsciously swept over the employee badge.
[President's Office Routine Affairs Assistant: Mu Chuji]
Three words suddenly pierced Su Ruan's eyes!
Mu Chuji? !
In the original novel, who is Yan Tingnan's destined official love interest?!
My heart sank.
It really was her!
Wait a minute, this timeline is wrong!
Isn't he supposed to debut next year?
Why so much earlier?
Did her awakening change the plot's trajectory, or was it the world's own corrective force at work?
Or is Yan Tingnan such a tempting piece of meat that even the original female lead can't wait to start the feast?
Good grief, the female lead's trial period has expired, and the real deal has come online early to challenge her?
Countless thoughts flashed through her mind like lightning, but Su Ruan remained expressionless.
The fingers gripping the handle of the insulated bag tightened silently.
Mu Chuji looked at Su Ruan, her expression turning timid.
"Miss Su? Are you here to see President Yan?"
"President Yan is still in the conference room. He has a multinational video conference and it may take a while."
"He asked me to finish organizing these documents so I could leave work first."
Su Ruan didn't bother to look at her.
"Yes, I'm here to bring my husband some late-night snacks."
Su Ruan spoke calmly, with the composure of an empress who took it all for granted.
"Working overtime so late? That's really dedicated."
Mu Chuji gritted her teeth.
She's been living a truly inhuman life these past few days!
Since Nebula returned, Yan Tingnan has clearly marginalized her, treating her like she's invisible.
They dumped countless trivial and complicated tasks on her, piling them up like a mountain, exhausting her time and energy.
He would have someone rush her to leave work on time, and she couldn't even see him.
Tonight, the system gave an early warning that Su Software would be coming, issued a new task, and created a misunderstanding.
[Host, target Su Ruan has arrived. Please execute Plan A: create misunderstandings and escalate the conflict!]
Mu Chuji took a deep breath and tried her best to adopt the pitiful and endearing demeanor that the system had taught her, making her voice even softer.
"It's not hard work at all. It's my honor to be able to help President Yan with his worries."
Mu Chuji lowered her eyes slightly, her tone humble, yet her words carried a hidden meaning.
"President Yan is extremely busy, often working until late at night. As his subordinates, we naturally have to do our best to cooperate."
She looked up, her gaze sweeping over the food box in Su Ruan's hand, and her voice softened even more.
"Miss Su is so considerate."
"However, President Yan just instructed that he does not want to be disturbed by anyone until he has finished dealing with the urgent documents at hand."
She paused, her voice soft yet sharp.
"Especially unrelated private matters."
"Moreover, President Yan is used to drinking the ginseng tea I brew to refresh himself, and he specifically instructed me to do so."
"Your late-night snack probably doesn't meet his current needs."
Su Ruan raised an eyebrow and finally looked at her properly.
Under the lights, Mu Chuji's professional attire accentuated her slender waistline, and the beauty mark at the corner of her eye added to her pitiful appearance.
Tsk, this face certainly has the makings of a destined leading lady.
"need?"
Su Ruan chuckled softly, her voice low but each word clear.
"Assistant Mu seems to know my husband's needs very well."
She took a half step forward, and the subtle sense of oppression from her height made Mu Chuji subconsciously step back.
"However, what does he eat and drink when he gets home at night, and how does he stay awake..."
Su Ruan's eyes flickered as she glanced at Mu Chuji's instantly tense face, speaking slowly and deliberately.
"It seems to be under my jurisdiction."
"After all, as a legally married couple, outsiders have no say in what happens at night."
Mu Chuji's face paled slightly, and she gripped the edge of the document tightly with her fingertips.
[System! Why isn't she getting angry as expected?!]
[Host, the target's emotions are stable and defense is high. Increase stimulation is recommended!]
Mu Chuji took a breath, and when she looked up again, a hint of tears welled up in her eyes, but her tone was stubborn.
"Miss Su, why do you have to say such harsh things?"
"I'm just doing my job."
"President Yan has taken good care of me, and I can't be ungrateful."
Su Ruan chuckled softly, her voice gentle and slow.
"Why are you, a lowly assistant who gets paid and does your job properly, being so sarcastic and mean to your boss?"
Mu Chuji's face paled slightly; she hadn't expected Su Ruan to be so direct and sharp.
She bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes.
“Ms. Su, you’ve misunderstood. I was just relaying President Yan’s instructions…”
Su Ruan interrupted her, her eyes clear and bright.
"The instruction is to protect against outsiders and against you, not to protect against insiders and against me."
Mu Chuji's sore spot was touched, and her delicate features crumbled.
She forced her back to straighten, her voice low and slightly sharp.
"Miss Su, what are you so smug about?"
"You think you've won? You've only gained the upper hand!"
"Whether you can hold onto some positions or not depends on fate."
What doesn't belong to you will eventually have to be returned.
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