After Transmigrating into the Book, I Bent the Heroine O - Chapter 7

Inside the circular conference room, He Lingxing frowned at the tea set on the table. Though her throat was parched, she had no intention of touching it. Her sharp gaze swept across the men and women seated before her.

“CEO He, don’t be so angry. It’s just one trainee; how much trouble can she really cause? Besides, Qianjiang is a mentor we think highly of. We’re counting on him to handle the new wave of talent for our ‘Star-Picking Project.’ And Wang Qianjiang, you too—watch your image next time!”

Seated in the middle was a tall, slender young man with a grey checkered scarf wrapped around his neck.

His fingertips had been leisurely playing with the handle of a white porcelain cup. Upon hearing the Vice President’s scolding, his cynical expression softened slightly, and a hint of guilt appeared on his handsome, effeminate face.

“I didn’t handle this well. I’ll apologize to those girls later.” His soft male voice paused for a moment. “Actually, it wasn’t a big deal. When I was teaching them their moves, I saw they weren’t doing them correctly and couldn’t help but step in to help. Teenage girls are sensitive; I was negligent.”

Seeing that He Lingxing didn’t respond, the Vice President nodded slightly. The man named Wang Qianjiang widened his smile. He stood up and personally walked over to He Lingxing, pouring out her cold tea and replacing it with a fresh, steaming cup.

“CEO He, you were discussing the new project with Director Dan earlier, so I won’t disturb you—”

“How much is your monthly salary?”

The woman in professional attire extended a slender finger to push away the tea he had poured. She unscrewed a bottle of unopened mineral water from the table, took an elegant sip, and asked a question that left Wang Qianjiang stunned. He reflexively blurted out a series of numbers.

“What is the minimum sentence for sexual harassment of a minor and attempted rape?”

As soon as she spoke, no one in the room answered. After exchanging glances, an uneasy, dangerous silence fell over the group.

Hearing the answer “Five years” in her head from the System, He Lingxing repeated it aloud. Then, she looked up at Wang Qianjiang, who was standing beside her with a fawning expression.

The man’s breath hitched.

His looks were considered top-tier even in the entertainment industry, which is full of beautiful people. Combined with his “good temper,” the young girls were initially happy to have such an eye-pleasing mentor. Later, as he gradually revealed his true colors, a few girls submitted to his authority, fearing they would lose their chance to debut and swallowing their grievances. Others, who were less “obedient,” took the matter to the manager.

Before joining Yaoxing Entertainment, Wang Qianjiang had heard that the management here was lax. He came specifically to “muddy the waters.” He never expected that while the VP and Director only gave him a slap on the wrist, CEO He was actually going to get serious!

In the novel’s plot, this Wang Qianjiang was a “renowned mentor,” but his private conduct was reprehensible. According to the original storyline, she should have turned a blind eye. But He Lingxing was not the original host; she couldn’t tolerate such filth, nor could she watch the company decline under such people.

“Zhang He,” He Lingxing called her assistant’s name. “Contact Lawyer Hao. Forfeit this month’s bonuses and distribute them among those girls. Pay him his final wages. From today on, I don’t want to see this piece of trash in this company again.”

“CEO He!”

Wang Qianjiang had relied on his status as a famous mentor, believing even the VP would show him some respect. He hadn’t expected He Lingxing to go this far. He could accept a fine, but this woman actually wanted to sue him!

“I am—”

Before he could finish, He Lingxing moved like lightning. She grabbed the man’s arm and twisted it behind his back. A sharp cry of pain escaped Wang Qianjiang’s lips; he never imagined an Omega could possess such strength. With a look of disgust, He Lingxing shoved him back. Wang Qianjiang crashed heavily into a chair, hissing in pain.

“If they don’t do well, you can ‘step in’ to help. Since you aren’t doing well, do you think I can ‘step in’ too?” He Lingxing loathed scumbags who used their hollow titles to oppress others and steal their dreams. “Until you are officially terminated, you are still my subordinate. I demand you go and apologize to them now.”

“CEO He…”

“He Lingxing, don’t go too far!”

The VP and a humiliated Wang Qianjiang spoke at once. He Lingxing remained unmoved. Naturally, a man like Wang Qianjiang would never lower himself to apologize to those young girls. Before, he might have played along, but seeing that He Lingxing truly intended to sue him, he decided to break the pot:

“Who do you think you are? Just the commander of a bankrupt little company. You really think you’re some high-class entrepreneur? Plenty of people in this industry play like this. If you have the guts, go and manage them all one by one!”

He tried to say more but was dragged out by the security guards He Lingxing had summoned. The last thing he saw was the woman’s tall, beautiful silhouette.

Stepping out into the sunlight in her heels, He Lingxing’s wine-red curls cascaded over her shoulders. Her soft makeup masked the aggression of her features, giving her a delicate look that belied her imposing aura.

“Being a ‘commander of one’ is true, but I have enough power to handle you.” Ignoring the VP’s anxious look, He Lingxing’s red lips parted. “I won’t see you out. Have a nice trip.”

After finishing the morning’s projects, He Lingxing ignored the VP, who had been waiting anxiously, and hurried to the hospital after receiving a call from a friend.

One of the original host’s friends was about to differentiate. Since her other friends were already there, it was a good time for He Lingxing to get to know them. As for the confused VP at the office, she didn’t want to deal with him yet. The company was like a swamp from the inside out; it would take a lot of time to drain and clean, not something that could be done overnight.

The friend undergoing differentiation was Zhan Minglu, whose family was in real estate. She had been the host’s best friend since childhood.

Hospital regulations stated that due to the uncertainty of differentiation, no one except Betas could visit freely. He Lingxing stopped at the door of the ward. She heard her friend would most likely differentiate into an Omega.

Omegas were relatively rare compared to Alphas, and this would be the first in their social circle. Three women and one man were sitting in the lounge, discussing things heatedly when He Lingxing finally arrived.

“Xingxing!”

A pretty “spicy girl” with a sharp ponytail and silver moon earrings waved at her, kicking an empty stool with her Dr. Martens to signal He Lingxing to sit.

While these people were serious in business, they were very close and informal in private. The girl, Qiao Muxi, suddenly leaned in and sniffed He Lingxing intensely before patting her shoulder.

“CEO He, long time no see. Your Omega scent is getting stronger. What is this smell? You didn’t actually get gender reassignment surgery to become an Omega, did you?”

“Screw off. You’re the one who changed genders.”

He Lingxing wasn’t used to such contact with strangers. Imitating the original host’s tone, she scolded her playfully and moved the hand off her shoulder. Her pheromone camouflage was a “Peach Blossom Snow” scent she loved—a sweet peach aroma mixed with the coolness of snow, ensuring it wasn’t too aggressive.

“I’m telling you, Xingxing, don’t actually get that surgery just for Murong Feng. It’s a new technology with high risks. And even if you become an Omega, you’ll be infertile for life, and apparently, the sex life isn’t great…”

The lounge was a VIP suite with only her close friends, so the conversation was unfiltered. Another female Alpha friend, Wu Luoluo, advised: “You should think twice before acting.”

He Lingxing: “…”

Although this was a “brainless” novel where almost every woman was “love-brained,” the original host hadn’t been crazy enough to get surgery for love—at most, she just faked being an Omega to get attention. Her faking it was a secret known only to these few friends.

Just as she was about to argue back, the System’s voice rang in her head, reminding her of an upcoming plot point and warning her not to break character.

【Host, please reasonably explain your actions. Do not break character too much. Helping the harassed trainees has already caused character instability. If your persona collapses completely, the mission will fail.】

He Lingxing thought for a moment and replied:

“Who says I’m chasing Shu Minglan? And don’t talk bad about Murong Feng. I’m only matching pheromones with Shu Minglan because her heat is coming; I have to prevent her from seducing my Feng. Rest assured, even if I don’t like Murong Feng, I could never like an Omega like Shu Minglan. What a terrible smell—it’s a total turn-off.”

Qiao Muxi seemed very interested in whether she actually liked Shu Minglan: “Really?”

“Why would I lie to you?”

“That’s great then! Xingxing, since you hate her so much, wouldn’t it fulfill your wish if someone else chased her away? I can help you by chasing her myself. Wouldn’t that solve a big problem for you?”

【Host, please follow the persona and agree to let Qiao Muxi chase Shu—】

“No!”

Before the System could finish, the answer burst out of He Lingxing’s mouth. The “character collapse” warning instantly turned into a red ocean in her mind. He Lingxing felt dizzy and hurriedly reached out to steady herself.

She had a slip of the tongue!