The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 6: What Sins Did the Female Lead Commit in Her Past Life

Chapter 6: What Sins Did the Female Lead Commit in Her Past Life

The Border Collie was currently squatting by the door.

Gu Qingyang called out to the Border Collie: Let’s go.

He stormed out two or three steps, then turned back and found the Border Collie still squatting in place.

The Border Collie’s earlier fawning over Gu Qingyang was merely the system’s attempt to use him to get close to Ye Jin. Now that Ye Jin had been found, they naturally wanted to stay with her.

No matter how many times Gu Qingyang called, the Border Collie refused to move, remaining seated where it was.

Damn it.

Gu Qingyang cursed in frustration, Even a dog is bullying me now!

Ye Jin happened to walk out of the office just in time to hear this.

Ye Jin’s expression was gentle yet dangerous: Who’s bullying you? Me?

Was he implying she was a dog?

Her voice was soft, but it carried an inexplicable chill.

Misunderstanding! A huge misunderstanding.

Although Gu Qingyang was angry about Ye Jin bullying him earlier, he absolutely didn’t dare offend this harbinger of misfortune.

When he thought about Ye Jin’s methods of dealing with people…

Suddenly, Gu Qingyang’s legs felt a bit weak.

No, you didn’t bully me.

Gu Qingyang adopted a humble attitude, speaking with great restraint, It’s all my own fault.

So I misheard.

Ye Jin smiled, still maintaining that delicate and gentle appearance that made her seem like anyone could push her around.

The fierce killing intent suddenly vanished without a trace.

Gu Qingyang wiped his non-existent cold sweat and forced a smile along with her, Yes, yes, you misheard.

I plan to adopt this dog. Could you let me have it?Ye Jin suddenly said, It shouldn’t stay in the company all the time, so I’d like to ask you to take it for a bath. I’ll pick it up after work.

I can do that.

After yesterday’s incident, Gu Qingyang already considered Ye Jin a friend, so he would definitely help with this small request.

But this dog won’t even listen to me. Will it listen to you?

Ye Jin turned and beckoned to the Border Collie: Come here.

The Border Collie obediently walked over and sat at Ye Jin’s feet.

It was very smart and recognized Ye Jin, who had petted it before, naturally considering her its only reliable connection in this unfamiliar world.

…It actually works.

Gu Qingyang was impressed.

Most of Ye Jin’s current work involved taking over from her predecessor.

She worked solidly for a full week before finally organizing the massive workload into clear systems.

During this time, Ye Jin also found time to look at apartments and moved.

She went directly from a small rental outside the Fourth Ring Road to the city center. To accommodate the dog, Ye Jin specifically chose a two-bedroom apartment.

Aside from the high rent, the new place had no other drawbacks.

The system felt somewhat embarrassed: Border Collie and I can make do, it’s fine.

Ye Jin: It’s okay. Money from different worlds isn’t interchangeable, so there’s no point saving it.

She treated this transmigration like a business trip with expenses paid.

The system sensed Ye Jin’s urgent desire to return home and quickly changed to serious matters: Although the plot has already started, the male and female leads won’t meet until a month later.

That’s not difficult. Ye Jin said calmly, Give me the female lead’s information. I guarantee I’ll complete the mission within a month.

As for how she would accomplish it, the system shouldn’t concern itself with that.

System: …

It had witnessed Ye Jin’s methods before – so forceful they bordered on ruthless.

But precisely because of this, her former company had feared her and kicked her out of the team to prevent Ye Jin from discovering their underhanded schemes.

The system said weakly: We’re doing civilized transmigration.

Ye Jin was displeased: Then tell me what to do.

The system was methodical and slow-paced: I lost some time finding you and arrived late, but fortunately you’ve already resolved the first conflict.

If Ye Jin hadn’t intervened, the situation between Gu Chenxi and Gu Qingyang would have escalated terribly – brothers turning against each other, alarming the board of directors and media.

Ultimately, the male lead’s power would have been divided, internal strife would have intensified, and his family relationships would have become irreparably damaged.

Now that Ye Jin had resolved the matter without it reaching the board like in the original plot, it remained just a family affair.

The system: The male lead’s family will definitely face more conflicts. I’ll send you the character profiles now so you can handle situations as they arise.

Ye Jin skimmed through the materials briefly.

The Gu Chenxi family could basically be summarized in one sentence: a domineering father, a gentle mother, a useless older brother, and him who never speaks his mind.

Ye Jin commented coldly: What sins did the female lead commit in her past life to deserve this punishment?

The system: …

It replied weakly: Originally this book was supposed to be a healing story.

Hmph.

A single cold laugh said it all.

Just before Ye Jin’s patience ran out, Gu Qingyang finally caused trouble again.

This time he didn’t ask for a sports car or a yacht, but suddenly became ambitious, wanting to participate in company affairs like Gu Chenxi.

The Gu corporation, originally named Vastness Group, was founded by Gu Chenxi’s grandfather. It had capitalized on massive market opportunities, then gradually declined before being revitalized under Gu Chenxi’s leadership.

Gu Chenxi didn’t oppose Gu Qingyang’s sudden ambition.

He had Ye Jin prepare an asset portfolio for Gu Qingyang. Once signed, Gu Qingyang would become shareholder of several companies and participate in shareholder meetings.

But Gu Qingyang just glanced at it casually before throwing the contract aside, complaining: Is he treating me like a beggar? How dare he send you with just these things?

They were in the Gu family’s tea room.

Guan Yan, Gu Qingyang’s mother, was brewing tea behind the tea table, her eyes lowered with an indifferent expression, seemingly accustomed to her eldest son’s arrogance.

Ye Jin patiently explained: Although it doesn’t look like much, the accumulated monthly profit dividends amount to several hundred thousand.

Do I care about his pathetic money?

Whenever Gu Chenxi was mentioned, Gu Qingyang became defensive.

Ye Jin: Then what do you want?

Gu Qingyang: I want a job.

Turning down dividends to eagerly become a workhorse?

Unheard of.

Ye Jin nodded seriously: Understood, I’ll report this to President Gu.

A teacup was placed beside Ye Jin’s hand.

Clear tea was poured slowly.

Guan Yan said to Gu Qingyang leisurely: Sign the contract. It can only benefit you.

Oh.

Gu Qingyang paused, then obediently agreed.

This was the second sentence Guan Yan had spoken since Ye Jin entered the tea room, the first being a casual Sitwhen they first met.

Ye Jin looked at Guan Yan more carefully.

This gentle, quiet mother had a warm and kind appearance, her hair intricately styled in a bun, her face smooth with only some charitable crow’s feet.

She perfectly matched the image of a wealthy matriarch in novels.

She indeed seemed to dote excessively on her eldest son Gu Qingyang.

But there wasn’t a trace of motherly affection and filial devotion in the way they interacted.

There was even a certain distance between them.

Truly a family capable of derailing the storyline—each member unfathomable in their own way.

Gu Qingyang walked Ye Jin out.

On the way, Ye Jin casually asked, Weren’t you planning to buy a yacht recently?

Yes,Gu Qingyang replied. I already bought it.

Bought it?

Just like that, spending tens of millions?

Gu Qingyang added, I’ll take you out on the sea sometime. We can go fishing.

Damn these rich people.

Ye Jin felt a pang of frustration for a second, then smiled and agreed, Then I’ll be counting on you.

The Gu family lived in a standalone villa. While not exactly a mansion, it was still property far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

As the day drew to a close, the setting sun cast golden rays through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, illuminating the luxurious decor and the collection of figurines and dolls that clashed starkly with the interior design.

Ye Jin’s gaze lingered on the life-size Iron Man model for several seconds.

It was too conspicuous to ignore.

Gu Qingyang explained with a smile, These are all my prized collections. What do you think?

Ye Jin replied, …Your hobbies are quite diverse.

Gu Qingyang saw Ye Jin to the entrance before heading back inside.

As Ye Jin turned around, she noticed the housekeeper standing by the door.

The housekeeper had been positioned in a blind spot—unless she stepped out, no one would have noticed her.

Miss Ye, Mrs. Gu would like to have a word with you. Could you please wait here for a few minutes?

Of course,Ye Jin nodded patiently.

After a while, Guan Yan emerged from the villa.

The housekeeper tactfully withdrew.

Ye Jin asked, What did you want to discuss?

How has… Chenxi been lately?she spoke slowly, avoiding the main point.

Ye Jin replied, President Gu is doing well.

Ye Jin waited patiently for the lady to get to the heart of the matter. After all, she had specifically sought Ye Jin out away from Gu Qingyang—surely it wasn’t just for casual small talk.

After Ye Jin answered a series of trivial questions about Gu Chenxi’s daily habits—what he ate, what he drank, what time he finished work—Guan Yan finally hesitantly revealed the reason for detaining her.

Guan Yan said, Could you please tell Chenxi that I’ve made his favorite bamboo shoot and chicken soup? Ask him to find some time to come home for a simple meal.

Then she added, Of course, if he’s too busy and can’t make it, that’s fine. It’s not urgent.

When Guan Yan said this, it was as if a snail had slowly extended its antennae to communicate.

But before it could touch anything, it quickly retracted them again.

Ye Jin had waited all that time, only to receive such a vague message.

So inefficient.

Not a single word hit the mark.

There was no progress at all.

Ye Jin was so frustrated she felt like steam was about to shoot out of her ears.

Her mother had nephritis and was alone in that other world with no source of income and no one to care for her.

Yet here she was, trapped in this ridiculous world, watching them drag their feet.

Suppressing her agitation, Ye Jin forced a smile and said, Alright, I’ll pass on the message.

Thank you,Guan Yan said.

Ye Jin maintained a polite smile until they parted ways.

Fuming, Ye Jin strode head down toward the exit of the villa area. After about ten minutes, a car beside her suddenly honked.

It was a black Bentley.

Gu Chenxi’s personal vehicle.

Snapping out of her thoughts, Ye Jin got into the passenger seat.

The equity transfer agreement has been signed by Gu Qingyang,Ye Jin reported bluntly. But he said that’s not what he wants—he wants to work.

Reporting work to Gu Chenxi was practically no different from talking to herself.

Because whether he was satisfied or dissatisfied, he would never give her any feedback.

Ye Jin briefly recounted the scene during the signing and suddenly felt so angry she wanted to laugh. Instead of being a perfectly good rich second generation, he’s rushing to become a beast of burden.

Finally, a heavy gaze came from the driver’s seat.

Ye Jin’s remark had simultaneously insulted two people.

After all, he too was a rich second generation rushing to become a beast of burden.

It was clear his employee was in a bad mood.

After a moment of silence, Gu Chenxi simply started the car and drove her home.