The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 8: Like an Old Eunuch Whispering Slander to the Emperor...

Chapter 8: Like an Old Eunuch Whispering Slander to the Emperor…

Ye Jin bought an iced Americano to keep herself going.

As soon as she entered the company, she found Gu Qingyang sitting in her seat, playing a game on his phone held sideways.

Move aside, Ye Jin stood in front of him.

Oh.

Gu Qingyang vacated the spot, his attention still entirely focused on the game.

Not long after, he lost, sulkily stuffed his phone into his pocket, and then asked Ye Jin, Did you talk to Gu Chenxi about my matter?

Ye Jin nodded and asked, What kind of job do you want?

Gu Qingyang thought for a moment, curled his lips, and said, At the very least, I should get a general manager position.

Clearly, he had no idea what a general manager actually did—he just thought the title sounded impressive and the position was highranking.

As for whether he was qualified or suitable for the role, that wasn’t something Gu Qingyang considered at all.

Ye Jin remained silent for a moment, then tactfully advised, Isn’t that demand a bit too high?

So what? Gu Qingyang said matteroffactly, It’s not like my parents can’t afford it. The entire company belongs to my family.

Ye Jin could see it now: whatever Gu Qingyang wanted, he would insist on getting it, no matter the method, and without any regard for the eventual outcome.

…He was practically born to stir up trouble.

Ye Jin couldn’t be bothered to persuade him further.

Compared to verbal advice, a harsh lesson from society would surely be more effective.

Ye Jin changed the subject and asked curiously, You always say that President Gu owes you something. What exactly does he owe you?

Gu Qingyang: Can’t you tell?

Ye Jin: No, I can’t.

Gu Qingyang: That position Gu Chenxi is in should have been mine. He stole it from me. So now, giving me a general manager position isn’t too much to ask, is it?

Ye Jin: …

Where did all this confidence come from?

Although she didn’t know why their conflict ran so deep, it was definitely wise to avoid letting these two confront each other directly.

I’ve noted your request, Ye Jin said with a smile. I’ll convey it to President Gu for you in a moment.

Gu Qingyang had developed a conditioned reflex—every time he saw Ye Jin’s gentle, soft smile, his hair stood on end.

He instinctively sensed danger.

But upon careful thought, he hadn’t offended her recently, and he even helped walk her dog during the day sometimes.

So Ye Jin probably wouldn’t mess with him.

Gu Qingyang set his mind at ease and happily agreed.

He had no desire to see Gu Chenxi’s deadpan face anyway—this arrangement suited him just fine.

Time rewinds to this morning.

Ye Jin was brushing her teeth while the system explained the upcoming plot to her:

[Under pressure, Gu Chenxi eventually gave Gu Qingyang a general manager position. But because Gu Qingyang had no work experience, he was framed and ended up causing a major mess that escalated to the headquarters.]

[Then Gu Qingyang was removed from his position, forced to apologize publicly to everyone at the board meeting, and to cover the financial shortfall, he had to sell all his shares. Essentially, aside from bearing the Gu family name, Gu Qingyang no longer had any connection to Vastness Group.]

Ye Jin: So it seems Gu Qingyang is completely outmatched by Gu Chenxi.

System: [But Gu Qingyang has parents who dote on him. Because of this incident, Gu Qingyang dragged Gu Hui and Guan Yan down with him, putting them on the opposing side against Gu Chenxi.]

Ye Jin: Sounds like the beginning of a massive freeforall.

[Exactly.]

As long as Gu Qingyang stays out of trouble, the original conflict won’t arise, and we might directly resolve the plot.

Ye Jin: How is that possible? I’m too busy with work to constantly keep an eye on Gu Qingyang.

The system was at a loss: [Then what should we do?]

Ye Jin: Have you ever heard the saying: ‘Better to take the initiative than wait passively’?

[How do we take the initiative?]

Ye Jin smiled faintly, bent down to rinse the foam from her mouth, and said leisurely, With Gu Qingyang’s intelligence, he’ll eventually get scammed by someone.

Since he’s bound to be scammed anyway, it might as well be me who does it. This way, I can not only fully control the initiative but also monitor the situation at any time to prevent their conflict from escalating.

…

The system fell silent.

After a long while, it finally managed to say: [You’re really ruthless.]

You flatter me.

Ye Jin smiled faintly and pushed open the bedroom door with the freshly ironed clothes in hand.

Knock knock.

Ye Jin, dressed in a loose gray suit, pushed open the office door and entered.

President Gu.

Casually holding a work tablet, Ye Jin said, Gu Qingyang briefly explained his demands regarding his new position to me today.

Gu Chenxi shifted his attention from work to listen.

Ye Jin said calmly, He wants you to step down so he can take your seat.

Gu Chenxi: …

For some reason, Ye Jin always found it hard to control her tongue around Gu Chenxi.

Seeing his speechless expression amused her.

Suppressing a smile, Ye Jin continued, Of course, Gu Qingyang is only fantasizing—he wouldn’t dare actually demand it.

Ye Jin relayed Gu Qingyang’s requests to Gu Chenxi.

Then, without pause, she added, I have an idea.

The advantage of having a boss who rarely spoke finally showed itself.

While Ye Jin was presenting her views, Gu Chenxi couldn’t interrupt and had no choice but to listen.

Ye Jin: There’s no way Gu Qingyang can handle the role of general manager. Sooner or later, he’ll cause a major disaster.

So I suggest that wherever you’re facing difficulties in the company, place Gu Qingyang there to stir up trouble. When they start fighting among themselves, you can seize the opportunity to clean house, replace the disobedient ones, and dash Gu Qingyang’s hopes of becoming general manager.

Ye Jin suddenly felt she resembled a scheming eunuch whispering poisonous advice to the emperor—her demeanor was utterly despicable.

But Gu Chenxi didn’t seem to think so.

A thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he nodded in agreement.

Ye Jin: Please send me the selected department, and I’ll make the arrangements.

After discussing a few more work matters with Gu Chenxi, Ye Jin left.

She went about her usual busy workday during office hours.

After work, while walking her dog at home, the system exclaimed excitedly: You succeeded!

Mm, Ye Jin replied indifferently. Only half succeeded.

[What do you mean?]

Gu Qingyang still ended up in the same department as in the original plot.

The process had changed, but the outcome remained the same.

[Why did this happen?]

It shows that your socalled domineering CEO male lead isn’t exactly a pushover either. Ye Jin shrugged. Maybe he had already planned to set up Gu Qingyang but just didn’t say it out loud.

The system fell silent.

Ye Jin reassured it: We’ll just have to adapt as we go. It’s not a big problem.

The system: [I guess that’s all we can do.]

Its heavy mood lightened slightly, but then it suddenly grew wary: [Why are you being so nice to me all of a sudden today?]

Ye Jin’s gentle blade cut deep—and it hurt.

She had to stay cautious.

Of course not. Ye Jin smiled faintly, then revealed her true intention. I’m just curious about the format of your work records.

…So she needed its help after all.

As long as she wouldn’t trick it again.

The system felt relieved and began explaining its recording function to Ye Jin.

System: [I directly record the spacetime you experience. It’s not just flat footage but threedimensional perspectives that allow flexible angle switching during playback.]

That sounded quite useful.

After returning home, Ye Jin buried herself in scriptwriting at her desk, then entered the system space to convert the threedimensional work records into twodimensional footage.

She used herself as the primary perspective to present the storyline.

The video opened with the boss’s striking handsomeness and concluded with Gu Chenxi’s complex, shifting expressions.

Ye Jin reviewed it over a dozen times before finally washing up and going to bed.

Waking at six the next morning, she made minor adjustments while walking her dog using the system’s functions.

Submit. Publish.

Gu Qingyang successfully became general manager as wished, ceasing his protests and happily assuming the position.

Ye Jin also returned to her routine work, accompanying Gu Chenxi on business trips for over a week to attend meetings, conduct inspections at branch offices, and finalize contracts.

After completing all tasks, Ye Jin and Gu Chenxi left the hotel and entered the same car.

Before the car started, Ye Jin’s window was tapped.

The person knocking was a kindfaced middleaged man with a square jaw named Lu Tianlang.

During dinner earlier, he had sat across from Ye Jin—he was the branch company’s CEO and the third largest shareholder after Gu Chenxi and his father Gu Hui.

Their shareholdings formed a delicate balance.

Gu Chenxi held 43%, Gu Hui 17%, and Lu Tianlang 8%.

The remaining shares were mostly held by Gu Hui’s longtime subordinates.

Thus, if Gu Chenxi and Gu Hui ever opposed each other, Lu Tianlang’s shares would play a decisive role.

In the car, Ye Jin and Gu Chenxi exchanged glances.

She gave him a slight nod, indicating she understood the situation.

Whether Lu Tianlang could be won over wasn’t crucial now—the priority was avoiding offense.

President Lu. Ye Jin stepped out of the car and asked respectfully, Do you need something from our President Gu?

Either way works. Lu Tianlang smiled amiably. Telling you is just as good.

Curious, Ye Jin responded, Please go ahead.

I heard Qingyang got into a fight with your President Gu at headquarters. Lu Tianlang sucked in a breath and asked, Is that true?

Since he’d already heard about it, denial was pointless.

She could only nod and say, Just a minor scuffle, long resolved. I’m surprised it reached your ears and caused you unnecessary concern.

Good that it’s settled. Lu Tianlang relaxed and advised, As the saying goes, harmony brings wealth. When issues arise, it’s better to sit down and talk things through rather than clash.

Ye Jin understood clearly.

This President Lu only cared about profits, wanting to remain neutral and fearing conflict between the Gu brothers would affect his earnings.

Exactly so.

Ye Jin identified the crux of the matter, smiled calmly, and followed Lu Tianlang’s expectations by saying, They say brothers fight tigers together and fathers and sons go into battle side by side. They’re both named Gu, so they’re family no matter what. How could there be any deepseated hatred between family members?

Lu Tianlang nodded in agreement.

Ye Jin continued to reassure him: Besides, when brothers get together, it’s natural for them to fight. A little squabbling is just a sign of closeness, don’t you think?

Lu Tianlang: Yes, yes, exactly.

Seizing the opportunity, Ye Jin continued speaking up for Gu Chenxi: Let me tell you, the reason you can’t tell is because President Gu doesn’t like to talk much, but he’s actually very affectionate toward his brother Young Master Gu.

Oh? Lu Tianlang perked up. There’s such a thing?

What happened recently was like this, Ye Jin elaborated further: Young Master Gu was being bullied by his friends and specifically came to President Gu for help. As you know, our President Gu isn’t much of a talker, so Young Master Gu misunderstood and thought President Gu was refusing to help him. That’s what caused the conflict.

This gossip was quite captivating, completely absorbing Lu Tianlang’s attention.

She curled her lips slightly and continued: But in reality, our President Gu just appears cold. Actually, he had me help Young Master Gu resolve the problem that very day, and even made a special trip to the police station late at night to back Young Master Gu up.

…So that’s how it was. Lu Tianlang suddenly understood, his anxious heart finally settling.

Ye Jin: So you see, you can’t trust rumors. How about this let’s exchange WeChat contacts. If there’s anything you want to know in the future, just message me directly. I’ll tell you everything I know.

With things having reached this point, how could Lu Tianlang refuse? He took out his phone and scanned codes with Ye Jin.

Inside the car.

Ye Jin’s voice passed clearly through the glass, reaching the ears of both the driver and Gu Chenxi.

The atmosphere in the vehicle was quite still.

The driver had been with Gu Chenxi for over five years. Hearing such unexpected gossip, he couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Gu Chenxi through the rearview mirror.

Who would have thought?

President Gu always kept a cold face and ignored everyone, yet he was actually so good to Young Master Gu. Truly a tough exterior with a tender heart.

If he hadn’t heard Ye Jin’s words just now, he would still believe the two brothers didn’t get along.

In the back seat.

Gu Chenxi had long grown accustomed to Ye Jin’s glib tongue, so he remained relatively composed.

But when he noticed the driver’s gaze, he couldn’t maintain his composure. Rubbing his temples in frustration, he felt exceptionally headache.