The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 61: Good Doggie?

Chapter 61: Good Doggie?

Ye Jin didn’t quite catch it: What did you say, President Gu?

My apologies.

So Gu Chenxi repeated it in a low voice.

Ah, no need, no need. I should be thanking you instead. Um… the event is over now, right? We should leave quickly.

Something from Another World had nearly been exposed. Ye Jin could imagine how frantic the system must be right now.

So she suggested leaving with some urgency.

Gu Chenxi nodded.

Ye Jin immediately led the way.

Gu Chenxi’s expression was normal, his pace was normal. After the brief panic earlier, he had become unreadable again.

But soon after, he instinctively glanced at his arm.

Only to realize he wasn’t as composed as he appeared.

So slender, he could wrap one hand around it.

The belated realization made Gu Chenxi’s Adam’s apple bob wildly, his eyes deepening as if they could swallow someone whole.

But he quickly suppressed it.

He needed to wait longer.

Or he might scare her away.

Ye Jin was extremely efficient.

That very night, she edited a video.

The video was shot from a voyeuristic perspective, with a fixed camera angle focusing solely on Ye Jin, making it easy to edit.

In the video, Ye Jin sat in Gu Qingyang’s seat, chatting with his high school classmates in a gossipy tone.

The conversation was filled with important gossip.

At the end of the video, Ye Jin didn’t forget to reinforce the rumor theme, cutting to a very pleased expression on her face.

It was a standard daily vlog, but the comments section was unusually lively.

You haven’t updated for so long, I thought you’d gone bankrupt and run away.
Ye Jin replied: Was on a business trip with President Gu, just got back.
LMAO, the blogger is really committed to the role.
Is this what they call an actor’s conviction?

Some commenters played along: Will President Gu really teach these people a lesson?
Ye Jin replied: Of course not, I was just making things up.
Others simply appreciated her beauty:

What’s she chattering about? The blogger is so pretty, I was just staring at her face.
So this is the expression she makes when spreading rumors. So cute, love it.

In a shabby rental apartment.

Come quick, Ye Jin posted another video! Niu Yongjun shouted. She even replied to comments – she’s not dead!

Several people instantly gathered, watching Ye Jin’s video with intense concentration.

The video’s visuals were very simple, only showing Ye Jin herself without any other useful information.

They wondered:

Really strange, where is Ye Jin filming these videos?

And why can’t we find the locations in her videos at all?

The Fat girl was eating a popsicle when she suddenly said: Do you think she’s in Another World? Like a Parallel universe kind of thing?

After three seconds of silence, the other three scattered in unison.

The Skinny guy took two steps before turning back to sarcastically advise the Fat girl: Your top priority right now is to read less of those Jinjiang novels.

The antitrust investigation had indeed caused significant trouble for Vastness.

Some factories were forced to suspend operations, orders piled up and became overdue, cash flow continuously decreased, and the capital chain was at risk of breaking at any moment.

Vastness’s stock had consequently been trending downward.

Gu Chenxi’s daily schedule was now packed to the brim, shuttling between banks, factories, and other locations for negotiations, which meant Ye Jin had to accompany him everywhere.

Ye Jin to Yan Rong:

But why does it feel like President Gu isn’t the least bit anxious?

During an evening dinner, the executives and clients engaged in idle chatter, with the conversation never touching on work matters.

Ye Jin was genuinely puzzled and couldn’t resist sending an email to ask.

Gu Chenxi noticed his girlfriend messaging him out of the corner of his eye. He waited a moment before calmly pulling out his phone.

Yan Rong to Ye Jin:

Why rush? Vastness isn’t going under.

If we run short on funds, we’ll sell properties and land. Sooner or later, someone will lose their composure first.

So that’s how it is.

Ye Jin understood.

So while this appeared to be an antitrust investigation on the surface, it was actually an internal power struggle within Vastness.

They were trying to catch Gu Chenxi making a mistake to force him out, while Gu Chenxi was using this opportunity to buy Vastness shares at low prices.

Yan Rong to Ye Jin:

Have these days been exhausting? Baby.

Ye Jin: …

She deeply regretted it, truly.

She never should have tested Gu Chenxi with that term baby. Now she was hoist with her own petard.

Ye Jin to Yan Rong:

I’m doing fine.

Working for President Gu isn’t hard.

Ye Jin expressed her loyalty to her boss in a very employee-like manner.

Yan Rong to Ye Jin:

Don’t push yourself too hard. Your health is what matters.

Ye Jin: …

She could feel it—President Gu was indeed taking this relationship seriously, even showing concern for her well-being.

Of course, Ye Jin wasn’t about to be outdone.

Ye Jin to Yan Rong:

You too, baby. Business trips out of town are tough—don’t forget to stay hydrated.

Have you been keeping up with your workouts lately? Can you send another photo? Shy
After reading the email, Gu Chenxi’s expression shifted slightly.

In such a public setting, this really wasn’t appropriate, was it?

The two gym photos he’d previously sent his girlfriend were feedback shots he’d dug up from his personal trainer’s chat history.

And those were the only two he had.

Gu Chenxi’s fingers moved slowly as he typed.

Yan Rong to Ye Jin:

I’ll send it to you later, alright?

I’m still working now.

He actually didn’t refuse.

His tone even carried a hint of reluctant acceptance, as if he was quite willing.

The system was right—she had indeed corrupted Gu Chenxi…

Ye Jin felt a pang of guilt.

She couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Gu Chenxi.

At that moment, Gu Chenxi was placing his black phone face down on the table. His understated obsidian cufflinks and white shirt gently framed his wrist bones, his skin pale, the lines of his profile smooth and elegant, making the faint blush at the base of his ears all the more noticeable.

He was far from as composed as he appeared—his fingertips tapped the table with restless energy, though the movement was subtle enough to go unnoticed.

When it came to relationships, Gu Chenxi had surprisingly few boundaries.

He’d even agreed to send gym photos.

Since things had come to this, Ye Jin had no choice but to keep up the act and maintain her persona to avoid raising Gu Chenxi’s suspicions.

Ye Jin to Yan Rong:

Alright then, I’ll be looking forward to it.

At the dinner table, the two frequently exchanged messages on their phones, their movements discreet.

Yet they couldn’t escape the sharp eyes of the executives present.

They noticed.

But none dared to let their thoughts wander in certain directions.

Gu Chenxi had long established an imposing presence, and Ye Jin, as his assistant, was no less formidable—neither was someone to be trifled with.

They certainly wouldn’t tolerate any casual gossip.

…Perhaps they were dealing with more important work matters.

Three days later, Ye Jin finished editing the promotional video.

Maintaining her signature style, she placed the sponsor in the most dramatic center stage and continued using multi-angle editing as before.

Ye Jin spread playful rumors in the audio-visual room, her voice echoing throughout the banquet hall through the speakers.

The comedic effect was undeniable.

The sponsor was very satisfied and transferred the payment the day after the video was posted.

The comments section remained as lively as ever.

I’m dying of laughter, this creator really has no creative block whatsoever.

Filming in such a high-end location must have cost a fortune.

The actors’ micro-expressions are as precise as always.

With a face like Mr. Gu’s, why is he making short videos? Come join the entertainment industry – you’ll definitely blow up.

This comment came from a talent scout trying to recruit Gu Chenxi.

A chorus of agreement followed, praising Gu Chenxi’s nuanced expressions and claiming he’d become wildly famous if he starred in romantic CEO dramas.

Ye Jin replied to this comment: He already is a romantic CEO in real life – no acting required.

Consequently, Ye Jin was once again teased for being too immersed in her role.

With the advertising fee secured, Ye Jin had completed over half of her life fulfillment plan.

She had a video call with her mother.

In the call, Cheng Jinhua – staying at a hotel – showed several photos for Ye Jin to choose room decoration styles and color schemes.

The Border Collie and the system hurried over to join the fun.

Only then did Cheng Jinhua suddenly remember: You have a dog now? We’ll need to reserve space for a dog bed and crate.

Mom, don’t bother, Ye Jin said while petting the Border Collie’s head. This isn’t my dog. I have to return him to his owner when I go back.

No wonder you keep calling him Border Collie, Cheng Jinhua remarked, wearing reading glasses as she sketched on paper. You don’t actually know his name, do you?

Ye Jin laughed: Right.

After ending the call, Ye Jin opened a short video app and stumbled upon familiar locations and names.

In the exact park lake where she had transmigrated, four young people had drowned while rescuing a child who fell into the water. Search and rescue teams were conducting intensive operations but had found nothing so far.

The video showed photos of the victims.

They turned out to be the four former colleagues who had stolen her account.

Ye Jin hadn’t thought about them in a long time. Hearing the tragic news of their heroic accident now made her sigh with mixed emotions.

She forwarded the video to Cheng Jinhua, advising her to stay away from that lake during future walks.

Ye Jin stretched and prepared to go to bed.

Noticing an email on her phone, she casually opened it.

Yan Rong to Ye Jin:

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Ye Jin’s eyes widened instantly as she sat upright.

The photos weren’t particularly explicit – all inappropriate areas remained thoroughly covered by sports wear.

But Gu Chenxi’s natural physique was simply too outstanding, with muscle contours visibly pressing against the fabric in subtle undulations that were impossible to ignore.

He was being far too cooperative.

Clutching her phone, Ye Jin suddenly felt overwhelmed.

Ye Jin to Yan Rong:

Why are you being so obedient?

Will you do whatever I tell you from now on? Hmm? Good dog.

Damn it.

The words had typed themselves beneath her fingers before she realized it.

Ye Jin unconsciously gritted her teeth.

She discovered she completely couldn’t tolerate being in a passive, subordinate position.

Even knowing the recipient was Gu Chenxi and that this risked exposure, she simply couldn’t help herself.

Moreover, given Ye Jin’s personality, if she did nothing today and just swallowed this humiliation for no reason, she’d probably hold onto this resentment for half her lifetime.

Late at night in the future, she’d likely slap herself every time she remembered it.

Thus, Ye Jin resolutely clicked send.

The system was speechless.

It watched this unfold with exhaustion, trying to comfort itself: perhaps Gu Chenxi would find Ye Jin’s words overly slick and lose interest in her.

The email reply took slightly longer this time.

Ye Jin was nearly asleep when she finally heard the notification tone.

Yan Rong to Ye Jin:

Mm.