"President Wu, Chairman Lin just called and asked you to send him all the short dramas," the customer service assistant said as she walked into the office.
"Tell him to wait for the update like everyone else. Just because he's the boss doesn’t mean he gets special treatment."
"But..."
The assistant hesitated, her eyes filled with uncertainty.
"No buts. What, is Chairman Lin any different from other viewers? Remember, our company’s rule is fairness for all—no exceptions, not even for the heavens above."
Wu Zhishang frowned slightly, speaking sternly while his hands remained busy shuffling between documents and his computer, his focused expression making it seem like he was handling the most critical matters in the world.
The assistant nodded obediently, like a docile little lamb, and turned to leave.
Before stepping out, she muttered under her breath, "Alright then, I’ll let Chairman Lin know that the boss lady will have to wait for the update."
"Wait, wait, wait… Hold on. On second thought, maybe I should send it to him. After all, he is the boss, and we do rely on him for our paychecks. Right?" His words tumbled out rapidly, laced with a hint of panic.
The assistant paused, offering an awkward yet polite smile.
To mask his embarrassment, Wu Zhishang cleared his throat and continued explaining.
"Chairman Lin is the founder of our company. His opinions matter, and we owe our success to him. We can’t afford to slight him over something so trivial."
The assistant nodded vigorously in agreement, her head bobbing like a pecking chick.
"President Wu is absolutely right. And let’s not forget, the chairman’s wife is Luo Yao. The heavens might not come for you, but she definitely will."
Wu Zhishang chuckled awkwardly at that, his mind conjuring up an image of Luo Yao sending him straight to meet his ancestors with a single swipe.
He knew full well that crossing Luo Yao would mean his days were truly numbered.
"You’ve got a point… Fine, I’ll handle this myself."
Wu Zhishang wasn’t entirely confident in his staff’s efficiency—this matter couldn’t afford even the slightest mistake.
Just as he was about to package the remaining content for Lin Ran, someone from HR approached.
"President Wu, there’s an applicant outside for the executive assistant position. The resume looks impressive."
Wu Zhishang had been racking his brains over finding the right assistant. The previous hires had all fallen short—some couldn’t grasp his intentions, as if they were speaking entirely different languages, lacking the seamless synergy he shared with Lin Ran. Others had been more interested in preening than working.
His ideal assistant was someone like Liu Meng—capable, meticulous, and able to handle every trivial task with precision.
"Alright, send them in. I’ll conduct the interview myself."
Straightening his collar, Wu Zhishang sat up, ready to meet the new candidate.
When a young woman walked in, he froze momentarily, surprise flickering in his eyes.
"Zhang Xinyan?"
"That’s me."
Her voice was crisp and resolute. She lifted her chin slightly, her gaze carrying a hint of something unreadable.
Wu Zhishang frowned, suspicion and wariness flashing across his face.
Staring at the woman who’d once clashed with him at Luo Corporation, he felt a ripple of unease.
"What’s the matter? Couldn’t cut it at Luo Corporation, so you’re trying your luck here?"
His tone was dripping with sarcasm, but Zhang Xinyan responded with nothing but a polite smile.
She had a peculiar trait—wherever she fell, she’d rise again.
And her method of rising? Infiltrating the enemy’s ranks.
To her, Lin Ran was the enemy. So was Wu Zhishang.
If not for them, she might not have been fired from Luo Corporation.
Now, she intended to play with fire—to get close enough to steal the tiger’s cub.
This time, she would reclaim everything she’d lost.
"That’s right. Thanks to you and Chairman Lin, I was let go from Luo Corporation. So here I am, giving this a shot."
Her voice carried a trace of grievance, as if she were the wronged party.
"What kind of nonsense is that? If you can’t take a dump, you blame the toilet—" He cut himself off, realizing the analogy was a bit crude.
He rephrased. "If your legs are weak, don’t blame the road for being uneven. You got fired because of your own shortcomings, not because of us."
"Besides, I can’t afford to hire someone like you. Try your luck elsewhere."
Wu Zhishang refused without hesitation. He wasn’t impulsive, nor would he hold a grudge over past friction.
He knew Zhang Xinyan was competent—she could easily handle an assistant role at another company.
But he dared not hire her.
She’d been fired by his sister-in-law. Bringing her on board would be a direct challenge to Luo Yao.
By now, Wu Zhishang had a rough grasp of Luo Yao’s temperament: what she discarded, others weren’t allowed to pick up.
"Then give me a valid reason. Where do I fall short of your hiring criteria? If you can’t, then I can only assume you’re abusing your power for personal vendettas."
Zhang Xinyan arched a brow, her gaze sharpening as she pressed her case.
Wu Zhishang stiffened, irritation flaring.
"Because I’m the president of this company. I decide who stays and who goes. Do I owe you an explanation? Do you even—deserve one?"
Unfazed, Zhang Xinyan took a step forward.
"I don’t accept that. If you can’t provide a valid reason, I’ll expose you. I’m not afraid to make a scene—let’s see how you handle the fallout."
"Oh, you’ll expose me? Who the hell do you think you are? Fine, if you’re so desperate—I’ll give you a chance."
To avoid further conflict—and to make her back down—he decided to set an impossible task.
"You want to stay at Nuan Yao? Then here’s your test: complete it, and I’ll hire you. Even if Lin Ran beats me to death, I’ll keep my word."
A sly grin curled his lips.
"What’s the task?"
"Write a short drama script—50,000 words—in 24 hours."
Zhang Xinyan’s eyes widened in disbelief.
"I’m applying to be an assistant, not a writer or an editor. This has nothing to do with the job. You’re just setting me up to fail."
"I don’t care. My assistant has to be all-round capable. Can’t do it? Then get lost."
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
shall grant"] ["Inscribing the glory of our race upon tombstones"] ["All that is threatened, I shall protect"] How his younger sister sees her brother: A brother who only makes eye contact once a day, mostly fading into the background as he tinkers with who-knows-what in his room all day. Their life paths should have remained largely separate. Until one day. Su Qi created an equipment card for his never-met "online girlfriend." His sister fell into silent contemplation upon receiving the "white stockings." [Card can be upgraded] [Upgrade by fulfilling any of the following conditions] [Condition ①: Consume one hundred higher-tier cards] [Condition ②: Complete one 'Heart-Pounding Adventure'] What constitutes a Heart-Pounding Adventure? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Beginner Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to admire it.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Easy Level): Equip the card, invite 'Su Qi' to touch it, and analyze the equipment's texture.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Entry Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to...] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Challenge Level): Freely combine the words 'Brother' 'Out' 'Brother' 'Me' 'Please' into a complete sentence...] "Please help me analyze both teams' mistakes in this match, brother..." His sister exhaled in relief—surely... surely there couldn't be anything more difficult? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Suicide Mission Level): Sneak a peek at the names of the galgames in 'Su Qi's' hidden E-drive folder]
