The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 25: Recycling on the TwistTwist App...

Chapter 25: Recycling on the TwistTwist App…

Wrapping up, all done.

Ye Jin got into the car with great satisfaction.

Noticing Gu Chenxi hadn’t moved, she called out, Boss, let’s go.

Gu Chenxi: …

He followed her into the car and gave Ye Jin a probing glance.

Ye Jin didn’t mind his scrutiny, remaining completely unruffled.

No matter how much he racked his brains, he would never guess she had a system capable of recording videos.

And he certainly wouldn’t suspect she was using him to earn money in another world.

If you’re really curious, Boss Gu, you can just ask me directly.

She couldn’t resist provoking Gu Chenxi a little.

Sure enough, after she said this, Gu Chenxi withdrew his inquisitive gaze.

His curiosity had never been particularly strong.

He couldn’t be bothered to waste words on idle chatter with her.

The car began moving slowly.

She mentally calculated and realized she had enough material for a new video.

So, she shifted her attention to another pressing matter.

The company prohibited employees from dating in the office.

Based on Ye Jin’s understanding of Gu Chenxi, this rule was likely instituted under his direction.

To prevent Yan Rong from returning, Ye Jin needed to leverage this regulation.

Boss Gu, Ye Jin feigned casual curiosity, what kind of person is Assistant Yan, really?

Ye Jin: Compared to Assistant Yan, how much of his capability do I have?

Gu Chenxi looked up warily.

I’m just genuinely curious, Ye Jin replied with a smile, adding, I’m also worried that when Assistant Yan returns, you might not need me anymore.

Ye Jin’s words sounded sincere and reasonable, leaving no room for criticism.

However.

The more Ye Jin acted this way, the less Gu Chenxi believed her.

Gu Chenxi’s original plan was for Yan Rong to retain his position, with Ye Jin and Yan Rong working side by side as his deputies.

But Ye Jin’s recent behavior had gradually made him reconsider.

Yan Rong hadn’t even returned yet, and Ye Jin kept bringing him up.

What would happen once Yan Rong actually came back?

The thought of these two potentially dating right under his nose made Gu Chenxi feel irritated.

Oh right, Boss Gu, you don’t like talking.

Ye Jin then leaned forward and asked, Brother Li, tell me about Assistant Yan.

Assistant Yan? Brother Li gripped the steering wheel, thinking carefully. Assistant Yan is a fine young man.

Ye Jin: Mm-hmm, what else?

Most drivers working for wealthy people tended to be steady and reliable.

While keeping his eyes on the road, Brother Li shared his impression of Yan Rong: Assistant Yan doesn’t talk much either. Even when he speaks, it’s all business-like. He doesn’t smile often, but he’s quite amiable in private.

Ye Jin: He sounds really good.

You’re great too, Assistant Ye. Brother Li clearly had a higher opinion of Ye Jin, smiling as he said, The amount you talk to me in a single day is equivalent to what Assistant Yan says in a whole week.

Maybe Assistant Yan has been marinated in Boss Gu’s influence for too long.

Ye Jin cracked a dry joke, making even the reserved Li Yong chuckle.

Ye Jin leaned between the two front seats, chatting happily with Li Yong.

Suddenly, a hand gripped her shoulder.

It pulled Ye Jin back into her seat.

Ye Jin looked puzzled, then a tablet was handed to her.

On it was elegantly handwritten text: Seatbelt.

It’s fine, President Gu. Li Ge drives very steadily, and I’ll be home soon anyway. Ye Jin played dumb and refused, leaning forward again.

But Gu Chenxi directly leaned over, very assertively blocking the gap between the driver and passenger seats.

Suddenly, they were very close.

Ye Jin could even smell the faint scent of cologne on his suit.

Rather unassertively, Ye Jin retreated to her seat to put some distance between herself and Gu Chenxi.

She fastened her seatbelt and deliberately tugged on it to show him: All set.

Only then did Gu Chenxi return to his seat.

He always fastens his seatbelt strictly by the book, whether sitting in the front or back.

When he stopped Ye Jin earlier, he had unfastened his seatbelt.

Now he pulled it down and fastened it again.

So that was just your OCD acting up, huh, President Gu?

Ye Jin has a restless personality.

Now confined to her seat, she turned her attention to Gu Chenxi.

President Gu.

Just like she did with Li Ge, Ye Jin leaned toward Gu Chenxi, Since you’re already writing, why not give an evaluation of Chief Assistant Yan too? So I know what to expect.

This time, Gu Chenxi didn’t refuse. He picked up his pen and wrote on the tablet.

Then he turned it to show Ye Jin.

Two bold, elegant characters were written: Boring.

Meaning Yan Rong is a boring person.

No way. Ye Jin rubbed her chin, speaking without filter, No matter how boring Chief Assistant Yan is, could he possibly be more boring than you, boss?

Then she added, I actually think Chief Assistant Yan is quite interesting.

Gu Chenxi: …

He fell silent, visibly rattled.

But quickly, Gu Chenxi realized.

The person Ye Jin found interesting was actually him, using Yan Rong’s account.

…Somehow that felt even worse.

Holding his breath, Gu Chenxi secretly glanced at Ye Jin.

When Assistant Ye is quiet, she’s actually quite pretty.

And ever since that night’s banquet, she had switched to those rimless glasses. Now, under the warm orange glow of the streetlights, her profile was beautifully defined, making her face look incredibly small.

How could someone be so contradictory?

On the outside, she looks like a delicate, pitiable little white rabbit.

But in reality, she’s full of schemes, enjoys mischievous humor, and no one can mess with her.

For some reason, Gu Chenxi felt a pang of unease.

She likes him.

How should he handle this?

The car slowly stopped at the entrance of Ye Jin’s residential complex.

I’ll be going now then. Goodbye, boss. Goodbye, Li Ge. Ye Jin bid them farewell.

She wasn’t sure if it was her imagination.

But Gu Chenxi seemed to have turned completely cold, as if forcing himself to hold something back?

Ye Jin mentally raised a question mark.

The car was dimly lit—maybe she had just misseen.

The first thing Ye Jin did after getting home was walk the dog.

Usually, Ye Jin is busy with work, so she signed up for a dog-walking service. Every day, someone comes to her home to take care of the Border Collie, including walking, feeding, and playing with it.

Three times a day, one hour each.

Thoroughly tiring out the Border Collie so it won’t destroy the house.

Unless she’s especially exhausted, Ye Jin takes the Border Collie out for a walk every morning and evening to bond with it.

Ye Jin put down her bag and started putting the leash on the Border Collie.

Just then, she heard the system loudly protest: That product placement was way too abrupt! The characters will get suspicious.

They’re suspicious, not aware, Ye Jin reassured the system. It’s fine.

The system still wasn’t satisfied and bargained: Couldn’t you have been more subtle? Or you could’ve dubbed it in later.

Dubbing it in later would ruin the show’s effect.

The most genuine reactions are the most interesting.

Ye Jin had made up her mind—she was going to feast heartily using Gu Chenxi’s face as her ticket to the table.

There’s no helping it—female fans love watching this,” Ye Jin said. You wouldn’t want me to be so distracted, worrying about my poor, helpless old mother in Another World every day, that I lose focus on completing tasks, would you?”

Ye Jin brought Border Collie into the elevator, alternating between coaxing and pressuring as she said, Let me tell you, when I get anxious, I can do some pretty scary things.”

System: …

How could there be someone so emotionally unstable?!

It didn’t dare push further and meekly replied: Then you must complete the tasks seriously, okay?
Ye Jin reassured it: Of course, don’t worry.
While walking the dog, the system said gravely: Get ready, the next plot point is coming.
Is something going to happen to Guan Yan?
System: It’s still Gu Qingyang?

She had arranged everything so perfectly for Gu Qingyang—how could something go wrong?

System: The power of the plot is beyond your imagination. Characters in the book simply can’t resist it.
That’s why they could only rely on external forces to mediate.

Alright then.
If it was providing material for her videos, that was a good thing.

Ye Jin waited at the company for Gu Qingyang to come and make a scene.

But instead of Gu Qingyang, she ended up waiting for Guan Yan, who came seeking help.

Assistant Ye, could you please help Qingyang one more time?”

This time, she didn’t beat around the bush and went straight to the point with Ye Jin.

The office area was crowded and full of prying eyes, so Ye Jin took her to an empty conference room and listened as Guan Yan explained in detail.

Qingyang has had a hard life. He was kidnapped when he was just three years old. His father and I searched for him for over ten years and finally found him when he was seventeen, bringing him back home.”

Well, well, well—as expected of a melodramatic novel, complete with a plotline about a switched-at-birth young master.

Ye Jin had already learned about the plot from the system.

But to make her video, Ye Jin needed to guide Guan Yan into retelling the story.

So, Ye Jin acted exceptionally gentle and patient, slowly guiding Guan Yan to tell the story in a clear and accessible way.

Gu Qingyang had been sold by traffickers to a barren mountain village. The family that bought him was poor and lazy, giving him just enough food to survive and leaving him to fend for himself.

As Gu Qingyang grew older, they relied entirely on him to do the work.

Although they let him attend school, the heavy burden at home made him half-hearted about his studies, and he didn’t achieve good grades.

When he was seventeen, he dropped out and went out to work, which was when the Gu family, who had been casting a wide net in their search, finally found him.

Now, at the distribution center, Gu Qingyang held a minor leadership position.

Moreover, under his initiative, all employees had received pay raises, and the company was hiring in large numbers.

So, a few of his childhood friends from the mountain village came looking for him and started working under him.

I don’t oppose Qingyang being with his old friends,” Guan Yan said, wringing her hands anxiously. But the problem is, they caused trouble and got into a conflict with other workers. People from both sides ended up in the hospital.”

Once this happened, Qingyang’s background could no longer be kept secret. Now, there are all sorts of people around him causing chaos, but he won’t tell me anything and is just gritting his teeth and bearing it alone.”

Assistant Ye, could you think of a way to help him settle this matter?” Guan Yan finally voiced her request. Even if it means he has to leave this job, that’s fine.”

Ye Jin was very satisfied with Guan Yan’s account.

Alright, I’ll handle this matter,” Ye Jin said. Just set your mind at ease.”

Hearing Ye Jin say this, Guan Yan felt relieved.

By the way, Madam, do you have any unused old phones or computers?

Guan Yan was puzzled: Old ones?

What use could old ones have?

Assistant Ye, if you need them, just say so. I’ll buy new ones for you.

No. Ye Jin never missed an opportunity to promote, I recycled all my old phones and computers on the TwistTwist App. If you have any needs, you can take a look too.

Guan Yan had never known what a recycling app was in her life.

But since Assistant Ye had recommended it, even if she didn’t need it, she had to show support and agree.

Alright.

Guan Yan said, TwistTwist App, I’ll remember it.

If I ever need it, I’ll definitely use it.

So cooperative, extremely cooperative.

Ye Jin sincerely and enthusiastically praised: You truly are a generous Madam.