The Only One With a Mouth in the CEO Novel - Chapter 94: Narrowing One's Own Path

Chapter 94: Narrowing One’s Own Path

Ye Jin’s willingness to indulge Gu Chenxi’s whims had always been predicated on her imminent departure.

Now that the worlds had merged, binding her to Gu Chenxi for life was something she found truly impossible.

Let’s end our relationship here. Ye Jin removed the diamond ring and placed it in Gu Chenxi’s hand.

Gu Chenxi instantly grew cold, breaking out in a cold sweat down his back.

He had never imagined there could still be a future between him and Ye Jin, to the point where he had narrowed his own path.

When Ye Jin returned the ring, he quietly accepted it.

His entire demeanor instantly turned inward, becoming very restrained.

My apologies.

Gu Chenxi’s breath caught slightly as he said, I was too irrational and caused you trouble.

It’s fine. Ye Jin sighed inwardly. I understand this isn’t easy for you either.

But understanding was one thing—whether she accepted him was another matter entirely.

With the crisis resolved, they had finally returned to a polite, formal social distance, making Ye Jin suddenly feel much more at ease.

She realized she had been truly wise.

Ye Jin tried to clarify their relationship, asking: So we can consider this a peaceful breakup, right?

Mm. Gu Chenxi nodded.

Ye Jin tentatively asked: Then I’ll take my leave now?

Where are you going? Gu Chenxi inquired.

After some thought, Ye Jin replied: I’ll buy a plane ticket to Hainan. My mother’s there, and I haven’t seen her in so long—I miss her.

It’s not safe.

He struggled to control his tone.

The recent near-accident on the plane had left Gu Chenxi deeply traumatized; he didn’t want Ye Jin flying now.

That was a fair point.

The world wasn’t entirely stable yet.

While it probably wouldn’t lead to a plane crash, what if she ended up like Yan Rong—stuck under a streetlight scrolling through her phone for three days and nights

Ye Jin changed her mind: Then I’ll delay my departure for a couple of days.

Let’s start over. Gu Chenxi said, This time I’ll make sure you’re satisfied, alright?

There’s no need.

How did the conversation circle back to this again?

Ye Jin felt a headache coming on.

Gu Chenxi: You can set any conditions you want.

Scratching her head, Ye Jin said: I don’t have any conditions, really—I just don’t want to be in a relationship.

Romance had never been part of her life plan, and she held no particular longing for love.

Besides, she’d already had one experience with dating.

The feeling hadn’t been great.

Then let’s start as friends. Gu Chenxi calmly stepped back, giving her ample space, and asked, Would you like to return to work at Vastness?

This made Ye Jin even more uncomfortable.

No need

While she might not understand romance, she knew breakups should be clean breaks.

Moreover, Ye Jin understood Gu Chenxi.

His apparent acceptance wasn’t genuine—he was just pretending again, feigning vulnerability and kindness to lower her guard.

Ye Jin couldn’t help but counsel him: The truth is, we never really spent quality time together. When I was your assistant, every day was just work, work, work. Later, after I resigned and lived at your place, every day was just

She couldn’t bring herself to finish the sentence, leaving it unspoken.

Ye Jin: The feelings between us were never that deep to begin with. You’re so intelligent—you understand the principle of cutting losses when necessary, don’t you?

Ye Jin.

Gu Chenxi also spoke to her patiently and logically, I’ve worked so hard, climbed so high, and earned so much money not to decisively cut ties with someone I love.

Ye Jin:

What a thing to say.

Ye Jin couldn’t come up with a response, so she lowered her head and said, I should get going now.

As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Jin suddenly sensed someone approaching.

She turned to look and barely had time to register the movement before a resounding slap landed on Gu Chenxi’s face.

Guan Yan stared coldly at Gu Chenxi and scolded, How did I raise you since childhood? Now you have the audacity to persistently harass a young woman?

Nearby pedestrians turned to look at the commotion.

Ye Jin was stunned.

She noticed Guan Yan had come with Li Yong, and looked at him with shock and confusion.

Li Yong gave her a reassuring look.

Finally able to help Xiao Ye this time – and what a quick and timely rescue he had arranged.

Gu Chenxi’s face was turned to the side from the impact.

He slowly turned back, a bright red handprint clearly visible on his cheek.

Mother. Gu Chenxi bowed his head in greeting.

Guan Yan’s gaze remained icy: Do you know what you did wrong?

Gu Chenxi: I know.

And you still won’t change?

Gu Chenxi lifted his eyes to glance at Ye Jin, I’ll change.

But his demeanor clearly showed no remorse, infuriating Guan Yan who raised her hand to strike him again.

Ye Jin quickly intercepted and said, We’ve already broken up peacefully, please don’t hit him.

Peacefully?

Guan Yan pointed at Gu Chenxi, questioning her.

Ye Jin:

It really was quite peaceful before you arrived, even if it was just his pretended peace.

Ye Jin mentally wiped sweat and couldn’t help explaining for Gu Chenxi: He’s already agreed to our breakup.

Right, President Gu?

Ye Jin proactively offered him a way to save face.

Mm. Gu Chenxi stated his position, I’ll pursue you again.

Pursue my ass.

Recently, Ye Jin found herself cursing internally with increasing frequency.

Guan Yan raised her hand to slap him again, but Ye Jin swiftly restrained her, saying, Let’s talk this out properly, Godmother.

With her hand restrained, Guan Yan could only scold verbally: You’ve been stubborn since you were a child. I thought you’d improved after growing up, but you’re still just like when you were young.

Gu Chenxi lifted his eyes, revealing a glint of determination as he said calmly, I only want that one thing.

Absolutely incorrigible.

Guan Yan tried to hit him again, but Ye Jin held her back and gently coaxed her into the car.

Gu Chenxi calmly followed them.

He took the passenger seat and as soon as he got in, heard Ye Jin telling Guan Yan from the back: We just realized we’re not really compatible after spending some time together, that’s all.

Guan Yan questioned: Really?

But when Xiao Li came to find me earlier, he mentioned something about forced love and golden canaries.

False.

Gu Chenxi turned from the front seat: We’re very compatible.

Ye Jin:

Must you respond to everything?

Ye Jin felt she might be developing professional habits, always wanting to help mediate Gu Chenxi’s family conflicts.

Guan Yan ignored him and focused on Ye Jin: Where are you living now? Why don’t you come stay with Godmother?

No need.

Ye Jin said, My rental period hasn’t expired yet, I’m fine living by myself.

Earlier this morning on her way over, she had contacted her previous landlord.

The landlord had kept the money she left as monthly rent, the apartment was still reserved for her, and her belongings remained untouched.

She could just go back and stay there tonight.

Sigh, good people really do get good rewards. Ye Jin instinctively wanted to talk to the system.

Only after speaking did she remember the system wasn’t there.

Suddenly, she kind of missed it.

Returning to the rental apartment, as soon as Ye Jin had settled in, the system arrived.

What brings the busy system to me? Ye Jin couldn’t resist teasing.

Of course, it’s for serious business.

The system was still in work mode, its tone very formal.

Ye Jin asked, What’s wrong?

Worlds have merged. Now people from the novel world can also see your videos, but you never actually filmed anything. The system grew angrier as it spoke, but it maintained its professionalism and didn’t show it, saying in the calmest tone, Have you thought about how to explain this?

Ye Jin: I used a hidden camera?

No! Secret filming is illegal.

Ye Jin: Then what do you suggest I do?

Since the system was asking, it must have already found a solution.

I can blur people’s memories related to this matter, making them think you were filming at the time. The system said, But there’s one thing you need to handle yourself.

Ye Jin: What is it?

System: You need to rationalize the existence of the videos. In other words, you need to give everyone a reason for filming the videos.

To earn money, what other reason could there be? She was utterly unabashed about her love for money.

The system was so irritated it rolled its eyes, let out a cold, mocking laugh, and said, Are you saying that Gu Chenxi, a big boss who makes billions in minutes, would leisurely cooperate with you to film videos just to earn a measly few hundred thousand?

Ye Jin:

That’s insulting.

A few hundred thousand is a lot of money, okay? How did it suddenly become so paltry when it comes to Gu Chenxi?

Ye Jin said helplessly, Then what do you suggest I do?

You can’t handle this alone. Go talk to Gu Chenxi.

Uh. Ye Jin hesitated. That might not be very convenient.

System: ?

Ye Jin scratched her head, feeling a bit guilty. I just broke up with him.

Silence.

Absolute silence.

Just when Ye Jin thought the system had left.

I! DON’T! CARE!!!The system used a super loud volume to launch a magical attack on Ye Jin, saying, You must handle this for me!}!!!

Ye Jin covered her ears in agony, but it was useless.

Because the system’s voice didn’t pass through her ears at all.

Now she finally understood how much the Border Collie had suffered before.

Seeing her dazed expression, the system snorted coldly.

Now she knew its power.

Then the system added, I suggest you hurry. After the worlds merged, your fans have successfully uncovered Gu Chenxi’s real identity.

If Ye Jin didn’t take the initiative this time, the opportunity to explain and clarify would fall into someone else’s hands.

Once others had control, they could say whatever they wanted, and Ye Jin would have no way to stop them.

Those haters of mine.

Hmph, you brought this on yourself.

The system sneered mockingly, then repeated Ye Jin’s past words in a sarcastic tone:

I~ a~m~ s~o~ a~n~x~i~o~u~s~ i~t~’s~ t~e~r~r~i~f~y~i~n~g~

It was this sentence that had made the system suffer countless silent grievances, and now it was finally returning the favor.

So satisfying!!!

Ye Jin sneered, Seems like you’ve had a grudge against me for a long time.

Of course! the system said, I’m the only one who can tolerate this. Anyone else would have collapsed long ago.

You’ve truly worked hard then.

Enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens all along.

Ye Jin and the system had never been able to get along well in conversation, always ending up bickering after just a few sentences.

Feeling that familiar sensation, the system suddenly said with relief: Ah, finally comfortable again.

No wonder it had been feeling like something was missing these past two days – it turned out to be because it hadn’t argued with Ye Jin.

I’m off, back to work.

With that, the system vanished with a whoosh.

Ye Jin:

So it was treating her like a pet, was it? Coming to pet her whenever it felt stressed.