After Differentiating into an O, Pampered by an A - Chapter 5

Sun Xi shouted at the security guards standing nearby.

Do scammers really have the audacity to come to a place like this these days?

As soon as she finished speaking, two burly security guards charged forward, intending to “escort” Ye Xing out.

Outside the entrance, Ding Ling had felt uneasy, so she parked the car and followed her in. Normally, whenever trouble arose, Ye Xing would hide in the back. This time, she was actually taking the lead herself.

Ding Ling felt the pride of a doting mother!

But just as she reached the door, she saw the guards about to lay hands on Ye Xing. She immediately rushed forward. “Wait! It’s a misunderstanding, it must be a misunderstanding!” She pulled Ye Xing aside. “What are you doing? You said you had a way; why are you getting kicked out?”

Ye Xing, completely unfazed, straightened herself up. “Sister Ling, it’s a small scene. Don’t panic.”

She raised her gaze, fixing it back on Shen Yushu’s face. Then, in front of everyone, she grabbed Shen Yushu’s wrist. “President Shen, let’s have a word in private.”

Caught off guard, Shen Yushu didn’t have time to react before she was dragged to the side by Ye Xing. Her face instantly clouded over, and she asked in a low, heavy voice, “Ye Xing, what do you think you’re doing?”

Ye Xing didn’t know where she got the courage to get hands-on with Shen Yushu. Realizing what she’d done, she immediately let go and crinkled her eyes into a smile.

“President Shen, don’t be afraid. I’m not a good person—no, I mean, I’m not a bad person! I came today specifically to thank you. If you hadn’t helped me last night, I’m afraid…”

Seeing Ye Xing beating around the bush, Shen Yushu showed a flicker of impatience. “Ye Xing, do you think I have time to listen to your nonsense?”

“Wait!” Ye Xing looked behind Shen Yushu with mock mystery and lowered her voice. “Actually, I can tell fortunes. After coming into contact with you last night, I predicted some things about you when I woke up this morning.”

Shen Yushu: “…”

Ye Xing felt like Shen Yushu was looking at her like she was mentally challenged. She took a deep breath.

“Really, I’m not lying to you. You are Shen Yushu, 27 years old, the number one beautiful Alpha in Jiangcheng, a ‘flower on a high peak.’ The women who like you could circle the city countless times, but you love no one, only your work. Your current rival is Shang Qing, and you’re competing for the South Factory development project. But did you know? You’re going to lose.”

Initially, Shen Yushu didn’t believe a word of it. After all, anyone who did a little homework could find out those details. But when she heard Ye Xing’s last sentence, her eyebrows shot up.

She let out a contemptuous laugh. “I’m going to lose?”

Ye Xing nodded earnestly and sighed. “You’re bound to lose!”

She then put her hands behind her back with a solemn expression, looking exactly like a grandmaster under a bridge who had glimpsed the secrets of heaven.

This was a trial the author had arranged for Shen Yushu. No matter how big the protagonist’s halo was, they had to suffer a setback before their eventual triumph. In the original text, Shen Yushu indeed failed to get the South Factory project.

After losing the project, a depressed Shen Yushu went to a bar to drink her sorrows away, where she had a chance encounter with the entertainment industry’s Best Actress, Tao Jingyun—a meeting between a powerful Alpha and a beautiful Omega.

But Shen Yushu was ascetic; she only wanted to win back what she had lost and remained unmoved. However, Tao Jingyun fell in love at first sight and began a domineering pursuit. Thus, the love story between the Best Actress and the female CEO began.

It was such a great ship to sail!

But the “dog author” had dropped the book, so now Ye Xing had to worry about it all herself. Her current mission was to make everything go smoothly for Shen Yushu so she could win it all and date the female lead, Tao Jingyun, properly—that way, no one would bother her, the cannon fodder.

The world would be beautiful, and Ye Xing would be beautiful alone!

Seeing that Shen Yushu hadn’t spoken for a while, Ye Xing assumed she believed her at least a little. She raised an eyebrow. “How about it, President Shen? I’ll give you a tip that will lead you to victory today and let you beat Shang Qing. What do you say?”

Ye Xing’s height of 1.7 meters made her look somewhat petite in front of Shen Yushu. Left with no choice, Ye Xing stood on her tiptoes and suddenly leaned in close to Shen Yushu’s ear.

The warm breath brushed against her ear, fluttering her hair. Shen Yushu felt a tingle in her heart and instinctively dodged backward. Shocked, she covered her neck and asked coldly, “What are you doing!”

Ye Xing frowned. “Oh, come on, we’re both Alphas. I can’t exactly mark you in public, can I? I’m telling you the method—it’s top secret! Only for you.”

Without waiting for permission, she leaned back into Shen Yushu’s ear and began to whisper.

The bystanders: “…”

Everyone nearby was simply stunned. What was this situation? Was their CEO being publicly molested?

Ye Xing truly wanted to help Shen Yushu, so she didn’t notice Shen Yushu’s cheeks growing increasingly flushed. The sunlight fell on them, tracing a fuzzy golden outline around their silhouettes; the posture was suggestive to the extreme.

Ding Ling was the first to snap out of it and gave a tactical cough. “Ahem! Ye Xing, what are you doing!” She ran over and pinched Ye Xing’s arm.

Ye Xing, having finished her piece, hissed in pain but wore a satisfied smile as her eyes landed on Shen Yushu’s exquisite face.

Shen Yushu shook off Ye Xing’s hand and brushed off non-existent dust from her shoulder. She looked at Sun Xi expressionlessly. “Let’s go. We’re going to be late for the bidding meeting.”

With that, Shen Yushu walked out with her powerful aura in full swing.

Sun Xi regained her composure, tightened her grip on her folder, and followed closely with the other staff members, looking uneasy.

Ye Xing stood behind them, smugly putting her sunglasses back on. Watching Shen Yushu’s retreating back, she called out with mock tenderness, “President Shen, I wish you a journey to ‘ride the wind and break the waves, setting your cloudy sails to cross the sea’!”

The lobby returned to silence. Ye Xing scanned the room and let out a sigh of relief. Turning to Ding Ling, who was still tense, she said, “Alright, Sister Ling, it’s all settled. Let’s go back to the company and discuss whether we should start with a variety show or a movie tomorrow.”

Ding Ling: “…”

After leaving the Shen Group, Ding Ling spent the entire drive peeking at Ye Xing. She couldn’t wrap her head around it. It clearly looked like she had thoroughly offended Shen Yushu, so how could things possibly be “settled”?

But at the next red light, her phone rang. Ding Ling pressed her Bluetooth headset, spoke a few words, and hung up. Then she checked a text message.

Seeing this out of the corner of her eye, Ye Xing preemptively covered her ears.

“Ahhh! Ye Xing, how did you do it?! The company said the brands that wanted to cancel are staying, and all collaborations are back to normal!”

Ding Ling gripped her phone, her hands in the air, dancing with joy and completely forgetting her professional image as a manager.

Ye Xing rubbed the tip of her nose, crossed her arms, and signaled her to stay calm. It was nothing much; she just used her “broken” cheat-code knowledge for Shen Yushu—a little spoiler.

Of course, Ye Xing couldn’t tell Ding Ling the truth. Right now, she looked incredibly smug, her grin nearly reaching her ears. “Ha, it’s nothing. I didn’t eat 22 years’ worth of rice for nothing. I’ve got at least this much wisdom.”

“Huh? Aren’t you 25?”

“Is… is that so? I’m forever 18, thank you!”

Ding Ling: “…”

Close one, Ye Xing thought, I almost slipped up!

The light turned green, and Ding Ling relaxed, but her curiosity was killing her. She had been dying to know since they left the building.

She kept prodding: “Teacher Ye, Sister Xing, tell me! What exactly did you say to Shen Yushu? That’s Shen Yushu; there’s no way she’d let you off that easily.”

“Aiya, it’s a secret, I can’t tell you!”

It wasn’t that Ye Xing didn’t want to say; it was just that she couldn’t explain it. Could she tell Ding Ling that she was a soul from another world? No. So, her lips were sealed.

After a morning of chaos, Ye Xing was tired. She leaned against the soft cushion and slowly closed her eyes. Ding Ling’s constant questioning turned into a lullaby.

“You won’t say, right? Fine, I’ll find someone to ask Shen Yushu myself, hmph!”

Having said that, Ding Ling noticed Ye Xing nodding off and couldn’t help but give a doting smile. Today’s Ye Xing seemed exceptionally cute and even more beautiful. She silently praised her own eye for talent once again.

With ten minutes left until they reached the company, Ding Ling turned off the music and adjusted the AC to a comfortable temperature. After the madness from yesterday until now, it was good for her to rest. A pile of work was still waiting for them at the office.

On the stage, Shen Yushu was in peak form. She methodically explained the Shen Group’s development plan to the client, Chendong Group. Page after page of detailed, brilliant ideas and realistic market analysis left everyone in the audience admiring her professionalism.

Meanwhile, Shang Qing watched Shen Yushu with an expressionless face, lazily tapping her fingers on the table. She didn’t care about the content of the Shen Group’s proposal at all, looking entirely like she had already won.

When Shen Yushu finished, Liu Changhe, the General Manager of Chendong Group, suddenly stood up and said impatiently, “President Shen, the Shen Group’s plan is certainly good, but the Shang family’s side…”

“Manager Liu, no rush. I think the Shen Group’s plan is also quite good. Why haven’t I seen you report this to me before?”

The person who interrupted Liu Changhe was the Chairman of Chendong Group—Zhang Haidong.

The old man was in his sixties, a Beta, robust and high-spirited. He had started from scratch in his youth and spent most of his life building Chendong Group. Since the project was being finalized today, he decided to come in person to check the progress before retiring.

As soon as the Chairman spoke, Liu Changhe fell silent, his eyes quickly darting toward Shang Qing.

Shen Yushu remained composed, sat back in her seat, and looked at Liu Changhe. She said calmly, “Manager Liu, I naturally know the price President Shang offered isn’t low. But I believe Chendong’s vision shouldn’t be limited to that. Partnering with the Shen Group offers more than just immediate profits.”

She then turned her gaze to Chairman Zhang Haidong. “Wouldn’t you agree, Chairman Zhang?”

Hearing this, Zhang Haidong’s eyes turned inquisitive. Actually, he had left this project entirely to Liu Changhe. Liu Changhe had followed him for over a decade, and he trusted him completely. Since Liu Changhe had chosen the Shang family’s plan, there must be a reason. Even though he preferred the Shen Group’s proposal, he hadn’t planned to interfere.

Shang Qing, watching the atmosphere, felt secretly delighted. Let’s see what Shen Yushu can use to compete with me now.

Shen Yushu didn’t say another word. She stood up and signaled Sun Xi that they could leave.

“Chairman Zhang, business is about sincerity. The South Factory is a public welfare project. My Shen Group has put in every effort simply for the reputation; I didn’t even plan on making a profit. But I think, Chairman Zhang, it would be better for you to clear some things up. Don’t let someone with ill intentions stain such a good project.”

With that, Shen Yushu handed a USB drive to Zhang Haidong. She swept a cold gaze across Shang Qing’s face. “President Shang, congratulations to you!”

Shang Qing was baffled, having no idea what Shen Yushu’s words meant.

But soon, the screen in the hall revealed the answer. It showed footage of her bribing Liu Changhe to pocket money from the project.

“This… SHEN YUSHU!!!”

Shang Qing’s shrill voice echoed from the conference hall behind her.

Shen Yushu left disdainfully in her high heels, her eyes icy. Sun Xi, following behind, was also secretly thrilled. “President Shen, Chairman Zhang definitely won’t give the project to Shang Qing now. We got the project back without adding a single cent. You are truly amazing!”

She gave Shen Yushu a thumbs-up. A flash of joy crossed Shen Yushu’s eyes, but it was quickly replaced by confusion.

Was there such a coincidence in this world?

That morning, Ye Xing had whispered in her ear that Shang Qing and Liu Changhe were in cahoots, and that there was surveillance footage of them at the M Hotel.

M Hotel—as luck would have it, a hotel owned by the Shen Group.

The moment she saw the video, Shen Yushu was shocked beyond words. Looking at the bright sunshine outside, Shen Yushu thought of Ye Xing’s face.

Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks and said to Sun Xi: “Assistant Sun, check on Ye Xing. I want every single piece of data on this woman!”