The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 31: Assistant Ye Is Really Nice

Chapter 31: Assistant Ye Is Really Nice

The work at the freight center wasn’t difficult, but rather tedious, requiring personal supervision on site.

After handling her tasks, Ye Jin brought Shu Lingxi back to the office building.

A black Bentley was conspicuously parked in front of the building, its window slowly rolling down to reveal an even more dazzling face that silently gazed in their direction.

After just one glance meeting his eyes, Shu Lingxi immediately flinched away in fear, hiding behind Ye Jin.

Jinjin, Shu Lingxi whispered, what is he doing here?

Ye Jin: I need to handle some work with President Gu.

She had already handed over most of her work to Yan Rong.

But she had kept her wits about her, retaining some tasks without giving them to Yan Rong. Otherwise, after she finished this batch of work, what if she returned to find no place left for her at Vastness?

And so, Gu Chenxi had come to take her to handle work.

Will you come with me? Ye Jin turned to look at Shu Lingxi, her voice gentle.

Shu Lingxi shook her head like a pellet drum.

What’s wrong? Ye Jin asked.

Shu Lingxi: President Gu’s eyes look so fierce.

He seemed to really dislike her.

Ye Jin: That’s just how he is.

Actually, Ye Jin had considered saying a few good words about Gu Chenxi in front of her dear friend to help improve his impression.

But after thinking it through,

Ye Jin realized that apart from being a capitalist with a decent face, Gu Chenxi had no redeeming qualities whatsoever.

So Ye Jin gave up on the idea.

If you don’t want to go, then don’t, Ye Jin said. You can stay in the office and work on your thesis today.

Her dear friend was still a fresh-faced senior university student.

Looking at it this way, that scoundrel Gu Chenxi was even less worthy.

Shu Lingxi said sweetly: Then I’ll wait for you in the office.

Ye Jin: Okay.

Easily comforted by Ye Jin, Shu Lingxi lightly bounded up the office building steps, then turned back to wave at Ye Jin.

Somehow it gave Ye Jin the feeling of raising a child, so she enthusiastically waved back.

Gu Chenxi’s gaze followed them too, watching this scene through the car window on the other side.

His eyes unconsciously turned cold.

So this was that Lingxi.

Two eyes and one mouth – nothing particularly special stood out.

Boss.

Ye Jin got in the car from Shu Lingxi’s side.

She automatically fastened her seatbelt: Let’s go.

When facing Ye Jin now, Gu Chenxi had developed a conditioned reflex: realizing she was looking at him, he would automatically avert his gaze.

Gu Chenxi was startled by his own conditioned reflex, then suddenly found it somewhat amusing.

When had he become so pathetic in front of Assistant Ye?

After getting in the car, Ye Jin didn’t waste a single moment.

First she reported on the distribution center’s situation, then began discussing her work at Vastness.

After finishing these topics, Ye Jin started making casual conversation: Lately, I’ve been feeling that Chief Assistant Yan has changed.

Hearing this, Gu Chenxi subtly lifted his gaze.

But then he heard Ye Jin’s next words: He’s become quite adorable.

Gu Chenxi: …

What had Assistant Ye been complaining to Yan Rong about recently?

He instinctively reached for his phone, but stopped midway.

The account had been returned to Yan Rong – even if he took out his phone, he wouldn’t be able to see anything.

Ye Jin delivered her blow and moved on.

After speaking, she pretended nothing had happened and began switching the audio she had finished listening to.

Actually, Ye Jin had said this specifically to speak ill of Gu Chenxi.

Recently, Ye Jin has been busy mentoring Shu Lingxi and simply couldn’t spare time for casual chats with Yan Rong.

As for Yan Rong, he was diligently handling tasks for her while repeatedly expressing anxiety about being abandoned by headquarters, hoping Ye Jin could put in a good word for him with President Gu.

Ye Jin replied: Of course.

Of course, that was absolutely impossible.

If Yan Rong returned, many of Ye Jin’s future actions would become inconvenient.

Though this was what she truly thought, she still had to maintain appearances.

By the way, Assistant Yan mentioned he misses you dearly, Ye Jin cautiously said these words while looking expectantly at Gu Chenxi, as if waiting for his nod.

But Gu Chenxi closed his eyes, his heart cold.

Based solely on Assistant Ye’s two sentences just now, Yan Rong would never return.

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On the very day Ye Jin left, there was new progress in the freight center case.

The police reviewed the surveillance footage from that time.

Combined with the statements from Gu Qingyang’s childhood friends, they defined the conflict as a mutual brawl.

Both sides were major offenders.

And people from both sides were lying in the hospital with minor injuries.

So this incident should be treated as shared responsibility.

Or if both parties could reach a mutual settlement, the public security authorities would not pursue the matter further.

Unable to return from outside, Ye Jin had Shu Lingxi handle the matter.

When Shu Lingxi arrived, everyone was already gathered at the police station.

Miss Shu, you’re here!

An extremely familiar face approached Shu Lingxi.

Yao Jinsheng was Shu Qinghua’s close friend; they often engaged in deceitful schemes together. Since Shu Qinghua treated Shu Lingxi dismissively, Yao Jinsheng always ordered her around arrogantly too.

But today, he had suddenly changed completely, even smiling obsequiously at her.

Shu Lingxi disliked such people and had no desire to engage with him.

So she directly took a step back, bypassed him, and continued forward.

It was currently the mediation phase—all involved personnel, Lawyer Zhang, Gu Qingyang, were present.

The room was packed with people.

Xiao Xi.

Shu Qinghua, with his half-broken arm in a sling, had also come to the police station.

Shu Lingxi didn’t respond, walking up to Shu Qinghua and silently staring at him.

When she showed no expression, her entire demeanor turned cold, carrying a strikingly beautiful aura.

Xiao Xi, Shu Qinghua licked his lips and said with difficulty, Your father doesn’t need to call you ‘Miss Shu,’ do I? That’s too distant.

Shu Lingxi shook her head: No need.

Shu Qinghua got to the point, Good daughter, what is the leader’s attitude now? What did she tell you?

They were supposed to be the victims.

They only needed to follow Ye Jin’s instructions, firmly refuse to settle with the other side, wait for Ye Jin to bring down Gu Qingyang, and they would naturally receive compensation.

But now the situation had changed.

The police determined both sides shared responsibility.

If they wanted to avoid criminal punishment, they had to mutually forgive each other.

But if they chose reconciliation, going against Ye Jin’s wishes, they wouldn’t get a single cent of compensation.

The key is, your father mortgaged the car and took out over 800,000 in loans to buy the warehouse, Shu Qinghua said helplessly. The warehouse repayment will take a year. Without that compensation money, how am I supposed to repay these loans?

That leader appreciates you, specially took you under her wing to nurture you, Shu Qinghua pleaded earnestly. Now your father is in trouble with no way out, Xiao Xi, you must help.

Shu Qinghua’s attitude was extremely humble—he was practically on the verge of kneeling to Shu Lingxi.

Shu Lingxi lowered her gaze, remaining silent.

Back when Shu Qinghua was caught having an affair and discovered to be drowning in gambling debts, he had knelt before his wife in exactly the same posture, begging for forgiveness.

Now, the incompetent man was adopting the same stance to plead with his own daughter.

Shu Lingxi said softly, You’ve made your bed, now you must lie in it.

Her voice was gentle; even when delivering such sharp accusations, it remained soft and delicate.

Shu Qinghua: What did you say?!

He could hardly believe his ears.

I warned you long ago not to chase ill-gotten gains, but you wouldn’t listen, Shu Lingxi continued in her frail, hushed tone. Moreover, Manager Ye has already stated that since she hasn’t used this to bring down Gu Qingyang, there’s no way she’ll give you money.

Yao Jinsheng couldn’t resist interjecting: Impossible! Gu Qingyang has already been reduced to driving a beat-up tricycle—he’s finished!

Shu Lingxi pointed toward Gu Qingyang’s childhood friends: That was all to deceive them.

What???

!!!

The childhood friends, who had been enjoying the drama as bystanders, suddenly found themselves dragged into the spotlight.

Shu Lingxi habitually spoke very softly.

Yet everyone present dared not overlook a single word she uttered.

Mimicking Ye Jin’s words in her gentle murmur, Shu Lingxi said, So easily fooled—a shabby tricycle was all it took to trick them.

The childhood friends: ………………

Damn!

They turned their heads in unison toward Gu Qingyang, several of them with red-rimmed eyes glaring furiously.

Gu Qingyang raised his hands innocently.

This was all Ye Jin’s idea.

And he never expected them to be so gullible.

Chunsheng, is what she said true? one asked, voice already choked with tears.

Gu Qingyang awkwardly replied, Yeah, I’m not bankrupt.

But by now, it was too late for them to realize.

Ten minutes earlier, these friends—to repay their loyalty to Gu Qingyang—had decided to take criminal responsibility, stir up public opinion, and pressure the media to confront his stepbrother to restore Chunsheng’s job.

Thus, they stubbornly refused to reconcile with the opposing party.

The confession letters stamped with red fingerprints were still in Gu Qingyang’s possession.

Chunsheng, you… you…

Several men nearing thirty broke down in tears instantly.

They wept and accused him bitterly:

Fine, you’re something else.

From now on, we’ll consider you dead—you’re no friend of ours!

Another sobbed, wiping his nose and tears: Chunsheng, you’ve changed since you got money—you’re so wicked!

Gu Qingyang should have felt guilty.

But his childhood friends were just too loyal and too easily deceived.

His sister was right: if they didn’t learn a lesson now, bigger troubles were bound to follow.

So Gu Qingyang gradually settled his conscience.

Hearing their accusations now,

he began to feel completely justified.

After finishing her work, Ye Jin finally remembered Yan Rong, who had been exiled to the remote branch.

She sent him a message.

Ye Jin to Yan Rong:

Met with the boss today and mentioned your return to headquarters.

Judging by the boss’s reaction, it should be soon.

Upon receiving the message, Yan Rong was overjoyed.

Assistant Ye is truly wonderful.

And she could even read a reaction from the boss’s icy expression.

He must treat her to a meal once he returned to headquarters!