The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 26: Every Word Hits the Ignition Point...

Chapter 26: Every Word Hits the Ignition Point…

YE JIN!!!!!!
Several kilometers away, the system was monitoring Ye Jin’s mission progress.

It happened to witness Ye Jin placing advertisements at this moment.

It shouted in frustration: You’re absolutely insane!!!
The characters were going to be ruined by her antics.

Woof!
The Border Collie, disturbed by the noise, let out a dissatisfied bark.

No! I can’t take this. The system said to the Border Collie, Ye Jin has gone too far this time!
The Border Collie could do nothing about the system.

So it directly walked over to the tripod in the living room and pressed a voice-activated button.

Two electronic voices sounded in sequence.

Xiao Cai Xiao Cai, call Ye Jin.
Okay, calling Ye Jin now.
The phone on the tripod automatically dialed Ye Jin’s number. After three rings, Ye Jin answered.

Hello, Border Collie?
Woof! The Border Collie barked into the phone.

Ye Jin immediately understood what was happening and changed her tone:System, can you stop being so dramatic all the time.
System:…

So it was ultimately its fault.

The system was currently residing in the Border Collie’s body, and Ye Jin was several kilometers away, so whatever it said, Ye Jin couldn’t hear.

Thus it could only listen resentfully to Ye Jin’s words, unable to retort.

Ye Jin:I’m busy preparing things here. You and Border Collie get along well, stop making trouble, okay?
System:…

It collapsed in frustration, not wanting to deal with them anymore.

Neither this human nor this dog were any good.

The Border Collie regained peace, wagged its tail and woofed again.

Good boy.
This time she was speaking to the Border Collie.Go play, I’m hanging up now.
Woof.
The Border Collie responded once more.

Ye Jin hung up the phone and turned back to Guan Yan.

She hadn’t said anything important, so she hadn’t specifically avoided Guan Yan.

Assistant Ye…
Guan Yan looked curious but politely didn’t ask further.

It’s the child at home with the dog. Ye Jin casually made up a simple explanation.The child was too reckless, had a disagreement with the Border Collie, so called to complain to me. Nothing serious.
Child?

Guan Yan was somewhat surprised:Assistant Ye… you’re married?
And you have a child?!

Ye Jin couldn’t explain the system’s existence, so she could only assign it a new identity:We’re separated, haven’t finalized the divorce yet. Currently I’m taking care of the child.
So she was divorced with a child.

That explained everything.

No wonder Assistant Ye had mentioned recycling old computers and phones.

Raising a child alone while working early and late, it made sense she’d be careful with money.

Guan Yan sighed:You’ve had it tough.
Women understand women’s struggles best.

Guan Yan warmly took Ye Jin’s hand and said,Don’t worry, whether this matter gets resolved or not, I’ll make sure you get compensated.
As they spoke, Ye Jin’s phone rang again.

It was Border Collie calling.

The system had been remotely watching everything happening with Ye Jin, seeing her fabrications in real time.

So one could imagine thatit – now unexpectedly cast as a son – was probably having another meltdown.

Assistant Ye, answer it. Guan Yan said with concern.I have nothing more to say. Your child’s message is more important.After speaking, Guan Yan, afraid of delaying Ye Jin any further, even picked up his bag and walked out directly.

Ye Jin answered the phone:Hey, can you calm down a little?
She couldn’t hear the system speaking, but she could easily imagine what the system was shouting about.

Ye Jin patiently reassured it,Have you forgotten their family’s setting? They don’t speak up. And they can’t even clarify their own family matters—how could they possibly have the nerve to meddle in my private affairs?
Ye Jin:Just relax and watch the show from the sidelines, okay?
After saying that, Ye Jin comforted the Border Collie a few more words, telling it that if the system bothered it again, it should continue calling her.

She had plenty of ways to deal with it.

The system, thousands of meters away: …

Heartbroken.

True heartbreak never comes with loud outbursts.

After leaving the conference room, Ye Jin went to Gu Chenxi’s office and gave a brief explanation of the situation.

Gu Chenxi didn’t object to her involvement, as if Ye Jin didn’t handle this matter, it would ultimately fall on him anyway.

Ye Jin smiled:Then I’ll proceed freely, President Gu.
Gu Chenxi nodded.

This was what he admired most about Ye Jin.

She could handle both major and minor matters perfectly and seamlessly, requiring no worry from him.

The only flaw was that she could be a bit of a drama queen.

Moreover, Assistant Ye’s methods were often not entirely aboveboard—harming others without benefiting herself, often leaving those involved in awkward situations.

Gu Chenxi waved his hand to dismiss her.

After that, Ye Jin buried herself in work for a while longer before taking a lawyer to the hospital.

The lawyer was a young man in a suit, probably under thirty, with solid professional skills.

Assistant Ye.
On the way to the hospital, the lawyer asked:Who is the client this time?
Ye Jin countered with a question instead of answering:Have you ever seen a double agent?
Uh…

The lawyer seemed to understand something, speaking cryptically:Yes, I have.
The legal profession often involves hearing gossip.

But developments like movie plots were rare.

The lawyer said seriously:I’ll handle this very carefully today.
No need. Ye Jin said calmly,This has nothing to do with espionage.
Lawyer: …

Then why mention double agents!

Since coming to this world, Ye Jin had become increasingly adept at setting people up.

She continued:Attorney Zhang, when we get to the hospital, I need you to use the weapons of law to protect me.
Protect you?
Even the well-experienced lawyer was confused,Aren’t we going to mediate a dispute?
Ye Jin smiled:Who said disputes must be mediated?
Lawyer:If not mediation, then what?
Could it be they were going to fight someone?

After arriving at the hospital, Ye Jin visited the injured from both sides separately.

Where’s Gu Qingyang? Ye Jin asked,Why isn’t he here?
Following directions, Ye Jin found Gu Qingyang smoking on the hospital rooftop.

Sis, what are you doing here?
Gu Qingyang frantically put out his cigarette, waved away the smoke, and quickly walked over.

Ye Jin, dressed in her office attire, crossed her arms and looked at him:How could I not come when you’re in trouble?
Gu Qingyang felt warmed by her words.

This matter is too complicated, sis, you shouldn’t get involved. Gu Qingyang said,I can handle it myself.
Ye Jin:Besides, I was asked to come by someone.
Who? Gu Qingyang answered himself,It couldn’t possibly be Gu Chenxi.
Gu Qingyang only had two possibilities in mind, and now one had been eliminated.

Did my mom send you? Gu Qingyang’s voice grew slightly weaker, clearly tinged with fear.

Ye Jin didn’t deny it: Your mother has a message for you.

She spared no effort in gathering video material for herself: She said that for a son to end up like you is just too pathetic.

As soon as the words fell, Gu Qingyang’s tears instantly streamed down.

Everyone has a soft spot in their heart, and clearly, this was his.

Gu Qingyang wiped his tears and said quietly, I’ve never been a good son, I know.

Gu Qingyang: No matter what I do, it always ends up a mess.

It’s fine, don’t worry. Ye Jin couldn’t think of how to comfort him at the moment, so she patted Gu Qingyang’s shoulder and said, The messier things are, the easier they are to handle.

Huh?

Gu Qingyang was in the middle of crying sorrowfully when he suddenly heard this and looked up in confusion.

Ye Jin continued to comfort him: Do you remember that time at the police station? Buck up, it’s not a big deal.

Which time at the police station?

Since meeting Ye Jin, he had already been to the police station twice, and it looked like a third visit was imminent.

Soon, Gu Qingyang figured it out: You mean the first time, right?

That was the only time he had managed to stand his ground a little.

And back then, he had stood up for himself so triumphantly that whenever Gu Qingyang recalled it, he couldn’t help but smile.

Now Ye Jin suddenly brought it up.

Could she be planning to use that move again?

Keep up the sad mood, Ye Jin reminded him. Stop smiling.

Gu Qingyang’s lips twitched as he tried to hold back.

His facial expression was a conflicted mix of crying and laughing.

The key was that what happened the first time at the police station had been just too satisfying.

The thought that it might happen again made Gu Qingyang completely lose control of his expression.

The mood’s gone, Gu Qingyang said dejectedly. I can’t cry anymore.

This guy is so unreliable.

Ye Jin took a deep breath and began to unleash her ultimate move with a deadpan expression: Your mother is very disappointed in you now.

Immediately, Gu Qingyang stopped smiling.

Ye Jin continued: You’re not the son she hoped for either.

Gu Qingyang’s lips tightened, and tears instantly streamed down again: Stop, sis.

Good, that’s the mood.

Ye Jin nodded in satisfaction. Come downstairs with me.

Ye Jin led Gu Qingyang past his childhood friend’s hospital room to another room nearby.

His friend noticed the two of them and looked over curiously, only to see that Gu Qingyang had clearly been crying. He immediately called everyone over to follow them.

Inside the room, Ye Jin was warmly comforting the injured person.

Don’t worry, I’ve basically grasped the situation. Vastness will definitely give you an explanation.

Gu Qingyang’s friend couldn’t help but ask: What about us? Who’s going to give us an explanation?

Ye Jin completely ignored their words.

She lowered her head and continued: They are at fault. I’ve already reprimanded Gu Qingyang, and he will definitely be demoted as punishment. You can rest assured.

Gu Qingyang’s sadness had mostly subsided by now.

But to play along with Ye Jin, he dutifully sniffled beside her to show his pain and sorrow.

As a result, to his group of childhood friends, the scene took on a completely different meaning.

Damn it, you lousy boss dare bully my brother?

Why are you taking their side? Our people got hurt too.
The mountain kids weren’t cunning, but they were fiercely passionate.

Seeing Ye Jin clearly favoring the other side, their anger ignited instantly. They stepped forward in unison, pointing fingers right at Ye Jin’s nose and demanding,What do you think you’re doing, boss?
Noticing the situation turning dangerous, Gu Qingyang immediately blocked their path and snapped,What are you all trying to do? Step back right now!
Let them point at his sister’s nose and bully her?

Absolutely not.

Gu Qingyang, she’s bullying you, yet you’re still protecting her? his childhood friends protested.

Gu Qingyang’s reasoning was crystal clear:She can bully me all she wants, but you bullying her? Not acceptable!
His words left his friends utterly confused.

One of them scratched his head and asked,Wait, what’s your relationship with her anyway?
Enough with the fake concern.
Ye Jin crossed her arms and took over the scene.

She said to Gu Qingyang,Let me be straight with you. Our President Gu has long been fed up with you, you country bumpkin. Someone like you, thinking you can compete with President Gu for Vastness? Back when Vastness was struggling, it was President Gu who single-handedly built it up. How could we possibly hand it over to a useless good-for-nothing like you?
Drawing from her experience watching dramatic shorts, Ye Jin delivered the vicious, sycophantic lines with effortless ease.

Ye Jin continued her performance, arms crossed condescendingly as she added,Instead of putting on this act in front of me, you’d be better off spending your time packing up your things at the company and getting out. At least that way you’ll leave with some dignity.
Every word she spoke hit a nerve with his childhood friends.

Furious, they charged forward, ready to attack her.

By this point, Gu Qingyang had completely broken character. Struggling to hold back his advancing friends, veins bulging on his neck, he couldn’t help but ask Ye Jin,Was it really necessary to go this far?
He was barely holding on.

Ye Jin raised an eyebrow, her reply carrying a double meaning:Of course it was necessary.
Nearby.

The lawyer silently lowered his head, wiping sweat from his brow.

No wonder Assistant Ye had told him to use the weapon of the law to protect her.

He had initially thought it was just a figurative expression.

Turns out, she literally meant to wield the weapon of the law to protect her.