The Vicious Supporting Character Must Flirt or Die [Transmigration into a Book] - Chapter 2

One hour later, at Nancheng Port, a luxury cruise ship slowly pulled into the dock.

Almost everyone on the pier turned their heads to sneak a glance at the magnificent ship.

Onboard, Butler Jiang respectfully bent at the waist, raised his arm, and curved it inward at the elbow in a classic escort pose.

“Miss, we have arrived. Please disembark.”

Inside the room, Jiang Yuan took a deep breath and straightened up.

That over-the-top, ridiculous outfit she had worn earlier was long gone.

Now, her golden hair cascaded behind her in elegant waves. She wore a tight-fitting black gown that perfectly outlined her curves. The ghastly white foundation had been wiped clean. Her makeup was now light and simple, revealing porcelain skin that glowed with a soft sheen. Her features were striking, her presence quiet but commanding. Without speaking, she already exuded the vibe of an icy goddess. Her lips were a soft red, her eyes clear and bright. No matter where she went, her face drew attention like a magnet.

Even Jiang Yuan herself had been startled. Who would have guessed that under all that clown makeup was a face that could break the internet?

She lifted her hand with a graceful flick, its pale skin flawless and delicate, the vivid red of her nails catching the light with a quiet flair. “Uncle Jiang, you don’t have to be so formal in front of me from now on. I can walk on my own.”

Uncle Jiang was briefly surprised.

This young lady used to slap her identity as the richest heiress in the country on every surface she passed.

And now this?

Still, no matter how surprised he was inside, the seasoned butler didn’t show a trace on his face. He persisted in offering his arm.

“Normally, I would follow your preferences. But right now, over a hundred reporters and media outlets are waiting at the dock. I ask that you not act on impulse.”

Uncle Jiang chalked it up to her acting out on a whim again.

Jiang Yuan paused, then realized the weight of the moment.

She was representing the Jiang Corporation, the richest family in the country. Public image, in many ways, was corporate image. After thinking it through, she didn’t refuse again. She took Uncle Jiang’s arm and stepped out onto the red carpet that had been laid out in advance.

As she walked, her thoughts couldn’t help but drift.

This red carpet… was top-tier wool, 8,000 euros per square meter.

Even the shoes on her feet were luxury designer heels that started at 100,000.

Every step she took, she felt like two thousand yuan evaporated into thin air.

Her heart ached. Painfully.

Finally reaching the dock, she was greeted by hundreds of reporters who had been waiting.

Standing before the press was a man she recognized instantly.

That scumbag male lead was none other than Li Tingshen.

Lines from the novel instantly sprang to life in her mind.

[Tall figure, dressed in a tailored black suit. His features were sharp, as if carved from stone.]

Jiang Yuan: Why didn’t God carve in some blood while he was at it?

[His eyes, cold as a glacial lake frozen for ten thousand years.]

Jiang Yuan: Completely motionless. Are we sure they’re not dead fish eyes?

[No one could step into that gaze.]

Jiang Yuan: How small is this guy that people can’t even get inside?

She kept staring, kept mocking. She really didn’t get it. What was it about this man that made every female character go nuts? Sure, he was decent-looking and had some money. But toss him into the entertainment industry, and there’d be plenty just like him.

This had to be the power of the male lead’s halo. Everyone was obligated to fall for him.

Li Tingshen looked her up and down. He had been irritated when he was suddenly called here, but now, his mood unexpectedly calmed.

This Jiang Yuan was different.

He remembered meeting her before. The Jiang family heiress had looked so garish it was hard to look directly at her. If not for her status and background, he wouldn’t have spared her a second glance.

Half an hour ago, he had received a call. The Jiang heiress had personally named him to pick her up.

Li Tingshen had long been irritated by this arrogant woman. She used to chase after him, showering him with praise and flattery. Now she even had the audacity to demand that he personally come pick her up?

He hadn’t planned to say a word. He just stood there, giving her a cold, hard stare.

Jiang Yuan raised an eyebrow and sneered inside. Wow. That ego could punch through the sky.

She gave him a glance, then turned her head and asked the butler, “Uncle Jiang, why am I in Nancheng this time?”

“Mr. Li invited the Jiang Corporation to attend the opening of Li Entertainment. You were invited as our representative.”

“So we’re business partners? Is Li Entertainment important to our company?”

“No. There’s no official collaboration. You accepted the invitation because you admired Mr. Li and wanted to give him face.”

“So if Mr. Li has no sincere intentions behind this invitation, I can leave whenever I want, right?” Jiang Yuan lifted her head and asked casually.

“Of course. You are the Jiang family heiress. You can do whatever you want.”

Even experienced Uncle Jiang was starting to lose track of her intentions.

Li Tingshen’s face darkened on the spot.

But Jiang Yuan just gently tapped her freshly manicured nails and continued casually, “Right. Our Jiang family is only the richest in the country, not the world. We have no business with Li Entertainment, so my leaving probably won’t affect them much. Well then, Uncle Jiang, let’s go.”

With that, Jiang Yuan stepped elegantly into the stretch Lincoln limousine, her jeweled heels flashing with every step.

Uncle Jiang: “…”

Li Tingshen: “…”

The press? Eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Flashes exploded like fireworks.

The heiress of the Jiang family had just publicly snubbed the president of Li Entertainment?

Savage!

Wasn’t this the same heiress who used to chase Li Tingshen like a lovesick puppy?
What changed?

Uncle Jiang glanced at the young lady’s departing figure. He paused, then allowed a subtle smile to lift his lips before turning back and bowing slightly to Li Tingshen, whose face had turned as black as coal.

“In that case, Mr. Li, I shall take my leave.”

Li Tingshen: …

Even the secretary standing nearby was stunned.

“President Li… what just happened?”

Li Tingshen’s eye twitched in fury. “How would I know?!”

…

Inside the car, Jiang Yuan leaned back with a satisfied sigh.

That public smackdown had felt incredible.

But…

The sudden change in affection values between the leads made her head ache.

Female Lead: Jing Ying. Affection Value: 0

Male Lead: Li Tingshen. Affection Value: -100

Ugh…

With that little scene, Li Tingshen probably hated her to the bone.

Jiang Yuan looked at the light circle on her wrist.

Remaining Life Value: 96.6.

She silently prayed in her heart. Dear female lead, I’m putting my life in your hands now. Please, be a kind soul.

Uncle Jiang glanced into the rearview mirror and saw her staring at her wrist with a deep sigh. He assumed she was still hung up on Li Tingshen’s cold reaction.

His brow furrowed slightly.

She was the only daughter of the nation’s richest man and had three older brothers.

Her father, mother, and brothers all adored her beyond reason. Yet she had set her heart on Li Tingshen.

Everyone could see that Li Tingshen didn’t love her. He was just using her.

And yet, this silly young lady wouldn’t give up.

When she embarrassed him just now, Uncle Jiang had thought she had finally come to her senses. He had felt secretly relieved.

But now, seeing her looking so dejected, even his heart felt a twinge of pity.

“If you’re still thinking about Mr. Li, I can take you back now.”

“Huh? Go back?”

Jiang Yuan blinked and immediately waved her hand. “No way. I’m not going back.”

“Then where would you like to go?”

She paused for a moment and then gave an address. “Money Cabinet Bar.”

“Understood.”

Jiang Yuan dropped her hand and leaned back into her seat, closing her eyes to rest.