After Transmigrating Into A Wealthy Supporting Character, I Stole Away The Female Lead - Chapter 6

Gong Tiancheng frowned as he took a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket. He pinched one between his fingers, lit it, and brought it to his lips.

He leaned casually against the balcony railing, blowing one perfect smoke ring after another.

When Gu Lizhou stepped onto the balcony, this was the scene she saw: the man stood with one arm folded across his chest while the hand holding the cigarette rose and fell. Shrouded in smoke, his face somehow looked rather… profound?

As expected of the male lead. As long as he kept his mouth shut, he almost looked the part.

Seeing that she had finally followed him, Gong Tiancheng wore a contemptuous expression and snorted.

“Gu Lizhou, don’t you think you’ve overused the tactic of playing hard to get tonight?”

Gu Lizhou: “?”

As expected of the male lead. The moment he opened his mouth, an unstoppable aura of stupidity came pouring out.

Although she was speechless at such mindless narcissism, she still had to respond.

“Do you actually know what you’re saying?”

Gong Tiancheng clearly had not expected her to deviate from the script. Surprise flashed across his face.

However, in the next second, he strode toward Gu Lizhou and looked down at her from above.

“What kind of trick are you trying to play now?” he sneered.

Gu Lizhou watched as Gong Tiancheng blew a mouthful of smoke directly toward her face.

She hurriedly stepped backward, but unfortunately, she was still caught in it.

Her brows furrowed, and she spoke impatiently.

“You probably don’t know this, but members of the Gu family have never bothered playing tricks.”

She was extremely irritated inside.

Other people smoked cigarettes.

This idiot seemed to be smoking farts.

It smelled absolutely disgusting!

Gong Tiancheng looked amused.

This woman was truly foolish.

The Gu family did not bother playing tricks?

How could people who flourished in the business world possibly have never used underhanded methods?

He had only mocked her internally for a moment when he heard Gu Lizhou continue in a low voice.

“But whenever we do play, the person being played usually meets a miserable end.”

“You’re still perfectly fine, aren’t you? So how exactly have I been playing tricks in front of you?”

Hearing this, Gong Tiancheng’s face immediately darkened.

The hand inside his pocket clenched into a fist. Irritated, he took several rapid drags from his cigarette.

After exhaling another cloud of smoke, he said, “Gu Lizhou, don’t think you can do whatever you please just because you’re the Gu family’s young miss. I’m warning you—don’t even think about harming Qingyan. Otherwise, I’ll hate you for the rest of my life!”

Gu Lizhou: What the hell? Does this idiot really think so highly of himself?

Suppressing the urge to roll her eyes, she said disdainfully, “You’re overthinking things.”

“Am I? I don’t think so!” Gong Tiancheng said. “The other women only cause minor trouble for Qingyan, but you’re different. You approached her because you want to torment her completely. Are you really willing to use any means necessary just to obtain me?”

“The two of us can fool around, but it can’t become serious. If you truly intend to separate Qingyan and me, then let me tell you—absolutely impossible!”

Gu Lizhou: “…”

What species of creature is he?

I suspect his only purpose in existing is to preserve biodiversity.

Seeing Gu Lizhou’s face genuinely stiffen, Gong Tiancheng finally felt much better.

He stared at her and suddenly smiled.

“You’re fairly sensible.”

Gu Lizhou: “……”

She truly did not want to deal with this fool anymore.

She vaguely remembered reading somewhere that stupidity could be contagious.

She hurriedly took another two steps backward.

Only after seeing that four or five people could stand in the distance between them did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.

However, Gong Tiancheng interpreted her retreat as submission.

Thus, she heard him continue, “If you can guarantee that you’ll remain this sensible, perhaps I can try accepting you.”

It was not frightening when a scumbag behaved like a stallion.

What was truly frightening was when a stallion pretended to be devoted.

Gu Lizhou nearly cursed him aloud.

This human scum actually wanted to take advantage of her?

He acted as though his heart belonged solely to the female lead while offering his body to every female supporting character.

Did he deserve to?

She spat on that idea!

“Gong Tiancheng, you’re truly entertaining, but I—”

“Something terrible happened! Miss Bai fell into the water!”

Before Gu Lizhou could finish speaking, she heard someone shouting from outside the balcony.

Her mind immediately exploded with a roar.

She turned and hurried out.

Naturally, Gong Tiancheng heard it too. His expression instantly became ugly.

He could already guess what had probably happened.

Women competing for his affection.

Those women were becoming increasingly excessive!

A man who had been hiding outside the balcony saw Gu Lizhou and Gong Tiancheng head toward the swimming pool one after another.

He hurriedly followed them.

On the way, he did not forget to take out his phone and send his boss a message.

Boss, Miss has not been bullied. Everything is safe. Over.

Earlier—

When Bai Qingyan and Fang Zhi found Yue Youyou, she had already changed into a swimsuit and was playing beside the pool with a group of friends.

The moment Yue Youyou saw them, the smile on her face faded slightly.

When her gaze landed on Bai Qingyan, faint disgust appeared in her eyes.

She believed she had concealed it well.

However, for an actress, the eyes were naturally capable of conveying emotion and rarely lied.

Thus, even though it lasted only one or two seconds, Bai Qingyan saw the disgust clearly.

Bai Qingyan’s expression remained indifferent.

If Yue Youyou possessed such excellent acting skills while filming, Bai Qingyan would have been delighted.

They would have needed fewer retakes and could have finished work earlier.

However, the two of them had previously worked in the same production.

Bai Qingyan could not bring herself to feel optimistic about Yue Youyou’s actual acting ability.

Seeing Yue Youyou approach and begin discussing something with Fang Zhi, Bai Qingyan had nothing she wished to say.

She turned toward an empty area and became lost in thought.

Who could have expected someone to push her into the swimming pool while she was distracted?

As she fell, she heard Yue Youyou’s voice.

“My God! Qingyan! I didn’t do it deliberately! The ground was far too slippery. I’m sorry, I’m sorry…”

Bai Qingyan was an excellent swimmer.

She merely swallowed a mouthful of water before reacting and swimming toward the edge.

By the time she climbed out, her white dress was completely soaked.

It clung tightly to her body, revealing every curve of her graceful figure.

Several people nearby were pointing their phones at her and taking photographs.

She did not need to look to know how miserable and embarrassing she appeared at that moment.

However, someone quickly approached and handed her a suit jacket.

She looked up and saw two unfamiliar men standing before her.

They quietly said, “We’re bodyguards employed by the Gu family. Miss Bai, please feel free to wear it.”

Bai Qingyan released a breath of relief.

After thanking them, she accepted the jacket.

She had only just put it on when she heard a loud splash behind her.

Then came Yue Youyou’s cries for help.

“Help… Help me! I swallowed water! Hurry… Hurry and save me!”

However, no one entered the pool.

She struggled far too violently.

Even her companions retreated rather than making a move. They all looked afraid that she would grab them in the water and drag them down, preventing them from climbing out.

At that moment, another man walked over to Bai Qingyan’s side.

She heard the man who had given her the jacket whisper to him, “Third Brother, she’s swallowed enough water. Pull her out now. Don’t actually let her drown.”

The newcomer immediately showed a disgusted expression.

The man who had handed over the jacket continued, “You’re the one who pushed her in. There’s no point acting disgusted now. If something happens to her and it affects the hotel’s business, we won’t help you plead with the boss.”

The man complained, “That woman is such a terrible swimmer. She’ll definitely cling to me later. How annoying.”

Despite his complaints, he resignedly entered the water and pulled her out.

Just then, Bai Qingyan heard Gu Lizhou’s voice.

She had only just turned around when she was pulled into a tight embrace.

Her cold, wet body was immediately surrounded by warmth.

The voice beside her ear was filled with concern.

“Yanyan, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”

“What did you call me?”

Bai Qingyan clearly felt the person embracing her stiffen.

She found it amusing inside, but her expression remained composed.

“I’m fine. Aren’t you going to let go? How long do you intend to keep hugging me?”

Hearing this, Gu Lizhou could only release the soft body in her arms and settle for holding her hand instead.

The instant she grasped Bai Qingyan’s hand, the icy sensation startled her.

She felt even more guilty.

She had clearly known that this scene would happen, yet she had still failed to prevent it.

Looking at the drenched woman before her, distress spread through her heart.

She even felt a faint ache of sympathy.

The female lead was clearly a wonderful person.

Having read the entire novel, Gu Lizhou could say that responsibly.

Bai Qingyan merely appeared cold as ice on the outside.

In truth, a flame burned inside her.

She was tenacious, possessed proper values, and always worked hard to grow toward the sunlight.

She was so good.

Anyone who bullied her was either blind or completely heartless.

They were simply too wicked.

Suppressing her anger, Gu Lizhou raised her chin toward the people who had been taking photographs and instructed the bodyguards in front of her.

“Delete every photograph those people took. Make sure nothing remains.”

Gu Lizhou also noticed Yue Youyou collapsed on the ground like a dead dog, completely unaware that her body had been exposed.

She continued, “There’s no need to delete photographs of that woman. Take some yourselves and send them to my office.”

“Yes, Miss.”

The bodyguards nodded in unison.

“Qingyan, are you all right?”

When Gong Tiancheng arrived, he saw that the scene was somewhat chaotic.

Both Qingyan and Youyou had fallen into the water.

At that moment, Youyou was collapsed on the ground, gasping heavily while people nearby continued taking photographs.

Qingyan stood beside Gu Lizhou.

The two women were holding hands.

Gu Lizhou was saying something to the men in front of her, while Qingyan watched her with a gentle expression.

Gong Tiancheng: A gentle expression???

When did the two of them become so close?!

Hearing Gong Tiancheng’s voice, Bai Qingyan did not even move her gaze.

She merely replied, “I’m fine.”

“I’ll take you home, Qingyan.”

As Gong Tiancheng spoke, he walked forward and tried to take Bai Qingyan’s hand.

However, the bodyguards blocked him completely.

“Who are you? Get out of my way!”

The bodyguards looked impatient and had no desire to speak with him.

They directly grabbed both of his arms and threw him beside the woman sprawled on the ground.

Seeing this, Gu Lizhou felt delighted.

She was about to have the bodyguards escort them away when her phone chimed.

She guessed that Butler Liu had probably prepared a room.

Opening the message, she saw:

Room 8302.

“Will you come with me?”

Bai Qingyan watched Gu Lizhou gently swing their joined hands several times while speaking in a nearly coquettish tone.

She stared expectantly at Bai Qingyan.

Unconcealed nervousness filled her light-brown eyes.

The hand holding hers had clearly tightened.

Bai Qingyan lowered her gaze.

She heard herself answer, “All right.”

They followed the bodyguards, avoiding the main hall and leaving through a quieter route.

Only then did Gong Tiancheng realize that those men belonged to Gu Lizhou.

He forcefully suppressed his anger and swept a vicious gaze over the people watching the spectacle.

Seeing them tactfully look away, he finally turned around and helped Yue Youyou stand.

He removed his jacket and draped it over her.

“Tiancheng… I was so frightened.”

Yue Youyou spoke tearfully, seeking comfort from Gong Tiancheng.

She still had not recovered.

The sensation of suffocation had felt as though someone were tightly strangling her neck.

She had nearly sunk to the bottom and gone to meet the King of Hell!

However, Gong Tiancheng was currently irritated.

His perfectly good birthday banquet had been ruined like this.

He had no desire to spare Yue Youyou another glance.

He merely said casually, “Go home. Drink more hot water and sleep. You’ll feel better afterward.”

“Tiancheng, aren’t you going to take me home?” Yue Youyou asked unwillingly.

Gong Tiancheng ignored her.

Instead, he walked over to Fang Zhi and frowned.

“Why were you merely standing there watching the commotion? You didn’t do anything?”

“I don’t know how to swim either. What could I have done?” Fang Zhi replied. “Besides, President Gong, you arrived afterward.”

“Fine. You take her home.”

Gong Tiancheng impatiently waved his hand and left first.

However, Fang Zhi remained stunned by what he had just witnessed.

Bai Qingyan and Miss Gu truly had an excellent relationship.

Miss Gu clearly cared deeply about her!

That woman was also impressive.

She had managed to charm Bai Qingyan within the span of a single banquet.

Fang Zhi’s mind began calculating again.

Although Tianyue was merely an entertainment company and could not compare with the Gong Corporation overall, it had the Gu Corporation supporting it from behind.

That changed everything.

The Gong Corporation simply could not be compared with the Gu Corporation.

So…

Should he shift the focus of his flattery toward the Gu family’s young miss instead?