Chapter 5

Qin Zhao nodded, "Mhmm." Nan Yue was a little nervous all of a sudden, "Which part is wrong?"

Qin Zhao turned to look at Nan Yue, and said word for word: "Take back the second half of the sentence."

Nan Yue immediately responded: "You are not a good person!"

Qin Zhao and Nan Yue were both stunned for a moment, then laughed together.

Qin Zhao simply said: "I am indeed not a good person."

After all, she approached Nan Yue with a purpose, to complete the task smoothly and earn points.

As Nan Yue laughed, she suddenly felt something was wrong. What were she and Qin Zhao doing?

They were still love rivals now, how could they get along so well?

Besides, she still felt Qin Zhao's appearance tonight was a bit suspicious.

So she put away her happy smile and replaced it with a polite one, saying: "Thank you for what happened tonight, how can I repay you?"

Qin Zhao sensitively noticed Nan Yue's change in attitude and guessed the reasons in her heart.

Fortunately, it was easy to guess what this arrogant young lady was thinking. She tentatively asked: "You're bothered by my relationship with Ye Chenxi."

Nan Yue was silent, seeming to acknowledge Qin Zhao's words.

Qin Zhao went on: "I don't like Ye Chenxi at all."

Nan Yue's eyelashes fluttered, apparently reacting to these words. After a while, she asked: "Then why are you and Ye Chenxi flirting with each other?"

Qin Zhao didn't want to explain too much about this. She just said, "You got it wrong. If you still have doubts about my relationship with him, I have a suggestion. Let's exchange phone numbers for you to monitor me."

Nan Yue had no objections. The two immediately added each other on WeChat.

Qin Zhao thought: Plan succeeded!

The car arrived at the small district where Qin Zhao lived. Nan Yue got off with her.

Seeing this simple environment, Nan Yue fell silent. She had checked Qin Zhao's residence before, knowing she didn't live in a good place, but seeing it in person still made her feel surprised.

She didn't expect there would be such a place in the prosperous Yun City.

She had thought she would see an embarrassed look on Qin Zhao's face, but Qin Zhao was calm as she bid Nan Yue goodbye.

She couldn't help but admire Qin Zhao's mentality a little.

After seeing Qin Zhao safely enter the building, Nan Yue left.

Back in her rented room, Qin Zhao began to implement her money-making plan.

Although she didn't feel ashamed to live in such a place, she didn't want Nan Yue to send her home or invite Nan Yue over looking like this next time.

It was fine to be hard on herself, but she had to treat her girlfriend well.

So she couldn't delay making money for a moment.

Qin Zhao registered a new account on Clear Sky, an emerging comic forum.

She chose this forum because its audience was mainly female, and she had some experience from publishing a popular girls' comic in the real world.

Qin Zhao spent a night drawing the first chapter of the story.

She used the original protagonist and female lead's character designs to tell a story about a poor girl abandoned by her family meeting a rich girl during her escape, and through a series of events, their relationship developed from friends to lovers.

Such a story was bound to have an audience, after all, who didn't hope to meet a benefactor in their own plain or even miserable life?

At four in the morning, Qin Zhao uploaded the first chapter to the forum before dragging her exhausted body to bed.

Before falling asleep, she said to 502, "This comic, whether it should be popular or not, must become popular. Understand?"

shivered, remembering how it had defied Qin Zhao in the immortal cultivation world and was nearly beaten to death by her. It said calmly, "I understand, host. Leave it to the system."

With the system's assurance, Qin Zhao fell asleep at ease.

The next day, she was late again as expected, but Ye Chenxi didn't say anything to her.

As usual, he handed over the work to her.

Qin Zhao noticed Ye Chenxi looked a little unhappy, probably because something had happened and he had no energy to manage her.

She took the documents and was about to leave the president's office when Ye Chenxi's phone suddenly rang.

He quickly picked up and said angrily, "What do you want to do again? If you make a scene again, we'll break up!"

Hearing the words "break up", Qin Zhao knew who was on the other end of the phone. So she deliberately slowed down to listen more.

Then she heard Ye Chenxi annoyedly shout loudly: "Fine! Very good! Then let's break up, Nan Yue. Don't regret it. Our relationship ends here!" After speaking, Ye Chenxi angrily smashed the phone on the wall, breaking it to pieces.

Just as Qin Zhao was about to close the door, Ye Chenxi called her back: "Come back!"

Qin Zhao sighed and walked back into the president's office.

Looking at Qin Zhao, Ye Chenxi put away his anger and put on his usual gentle demeanor, saying: "You just heard it. Nan Yue and I broke up."

Qin Zhao tried to avoid eye contact with Ye Chenxi and just said, "It's common for couples to argue. Buy some gifts to coax Miss Nan, President Ye, and you'll make up."

Ye Chenxi scrutinized Qin Zhao, wanting to see a gloating expression on her face but finding nothing. He thought: Let's see how long you can pretend.

After some time, Ye Chenxi asked, "Qin Zhao, aren't you happy that Nan Yue and I broke up?"

Qin Zhao was still indifferent, replying: "President Ye and Miss Nan are a perfect match. I certainly hope you stay together."

Although this was not what she really thought, when facing such an arrogant man like Ye Chenxi, she could only say this to avoid provoking him.

Ye Chenxi didn't believe Qin Zhao's words. He got up and walked over to her, gently saying, "I'm single now. Will you be my girlfriend?"

Qin Zhao scolded Ye Chenxi, this shameless man, in her heart. Not to mention whether they really broke up, but wanting to seamlessly jump into a new relationship right after breaking up with his girlfriend, only scum could do this.

Qin Zhao bluntly rejected: "President Ye, I'm only interested in career development now and have no interest in relationships."

Ye Chenxi's expression twisted for a moment, but at this point, he still thought Qin Zhao was playing hard to get.

Ignoring Qin Zhao's response, he said, "The chairman of the Zhang Group's birthday party is tonight. Go with me."

"President Ye, evenings are my rest time," Qin Zhao said.

Ye Chenxi turned around and sat down, closing his eyes with an exhausted look, leaving no room for objection: "Zhang Group is our company's major client. Consider this work. I'll pay you double overtime."

"Ten times."

Qin Zhao's lion's mouth surprised Ye Chenxi, making him open his eyes suddenly, seemingly very shocked.

Qin Zhao smiled and said, "Boss, you have always been very generous. I thought double overtime was too beneath your status, so I made this suggestion. If you think it's too expensive..."

"Not expensive, ten times is just right!" Ye Chenxi grinned and gritted his teeth.

Qin Zhao also cooperatively showed a warm smile: "Thank you Boss, you are generous."

Then she left the office.

Sitting at her desk, Qin Zhao found a new face next to her.

"Hi, I'm Zhang Xiao, just started today," the young woman reached out her hand.

Qin Zhao politely shook it. "I'm Qin Zhao."

Having a new person was good. Without Li Li's big mouth, her work hours would be much better.

She heard colleagues whispering upfront, "I heard Zhao Feibai resigned..."

Another girl said in surprise: "Wasn't he doing fine? Why did he suddenly resign? Seeing how hard he worked, I thought he would stay until retirement."

"What a pity. I thought Zhao Feibai was quite handsome, and he never had a girlfriend, I wanted to pursue him."

"Don't. Didn't you see how he looked at the boss's girlfriend? So obsessed!"

"Really? Then forget it..."

Qin Zhao wasn't interested in the rest. It was good that Zhao Feibai was gone. Out of sight, out of mind.

Returning from lunch, Zhou Ying came over with a fancy looking box, saying to Qin Zhao: "This is from Boss Ye, your evening gown for tonight. Let me know early if anywhere doesn't fit."

Qin Zhao took it.

Seeing Qin Zhao's expressionless face, Zhou Ying scoffed, "You really know how to pretend."

Qin Zhao knew Zhou Ying was jealous again. She raised her eyebrows - she loved when others were upset they couldn't get rid of her.

Zhou Ying was exasperated and said sarcastically: "You finally got ahead. I wonder when this old auntie will get ashore."

Qin Zhao casually shoved the box into the cabinet, saying: "If you want to live a good life relying on men, it will be a long way off. But if you rely on yourself, maybe the time is not far away."

Zhou Ying stared at Qin Zhao blankly for a long time, before throwing down a sentence: "It's easy to say when you're not the one feeling the pain."

Then she left.

But she kept thinking about what Qin Zhao said in her heart.

In Zhou Ying's life, no one had ever said anything like this to her. What she heard most were her elders and other women earnestly telling her to package herself well, hook a wealthy husband, and marry a good man.

Qin Zhao's words just struck her as novel. She didn't think too much about them.

She thought about it as she shook her head, brushing all thoughts aside, and returned to her work station.

After work, Qin Zhao went to Zhang Jian, Chairman of Zhang Group's birthday party with Ye Chenxi.

Seeing Qin Zhao in an evening gown, Ye Chenxi nodded approvingly. The black mermaid dress perfectly highlighted Qin Zhao’s graceful figure.

There was no sign that she was a woman who came from the poorest village. On the contrary, she had an air of nobility.

Ye Chenxi thought that if Qin Zhao had a better family background, he might really marry her.

It’s a pity she was just an ordinary woman without money or connections. Qin Zhao didn’t care about Ye Chenxi’s inner thoughts. She just felt very annoyed by his brazen stare.

She opened the car window for some air.

In her mind, she asked 502: "How many people have read my comic now?"

replied: "One thousand and eighty-three people. Since only the first chapter has been released, it's not suitable for promotion yet.

When more chapters are released in serialization, I will use the system authority to make the comic seen by more people."

"Okay."

Qin Zhao was very satisfied with 502's initiative and praised it.

The car drove into a manor and parked among a bunch of luxury cars.

As expected of a rich man's birthday party, the parked luxury cars could hold a luxury car exhibition.

Qin Zhao and Ye Chenxi walked into the villa together. Although their arms were hooked, there was enough space between them to fit another person.

Ye Chenxi glanced at the nonchalant Qin Zhao but didn't say anything.

There were already over a hundred people in the hall. A small band was playing Schubert's music while waiters walked around carrying drinks.

Qin Zhao scanned the crowd, fixing her gaze on a red figure.

The pure red dress stood out strikingly among the men in suits and competing women.

Moreover, the wearer of the dress was the exceptionally beautiful Nan Yue.

What surprised her was that there was an equally extraordinary man beside Nan Yue.

Ye Chenxi soon saw Nan Yue too. Noticing the person beside her, his aura instantly turned icy.

Ye Chenxi restrained his cold aura and turned to Qin Zhao, saying, "Let's go say hi to Nan Yue."

Although he had a smile on his face, Qin Zhao felt he could kill at any moment.

She silently sweated for Nan Yue and went with Ye Chenxi towards the two.

Nan Yue and Xu Yiyang were chatting when she saw Qin Zhao and Ye Chenxi approaching.

Seeing Qin Zhao, Nan Yue's expression changed slightly.

Earlier today she had called Ye Chenxi to confront him about rumors of ambiguity between him and Qin Zhao. But Ye Chenxi didn't deny it, only telling her not to listen to gossip.

Nan Yue hung up angrily and broke up with him.

But deep down she hoped Ye Chenxi would coax her. She didn't really want to break up.

Ye Chenxi's thoughts were more complicated. He brought Qin Zhao to provoke Nan Yue a little, but if Nan Yue could accept Qin Zhao's presence, he would keep both.

If Nan Yue couldn't accept it, he would openly cut ties with Qin Zhao and take the relationship underground.

However, Qin Zhao's words shattered his fantasy.

Seeing Nan Yue unhappy, Qin Zhao knew their slowly improving relationship couldn't be nipped in the bud.

She smiled at Nan Yue, "Miss Nan, we meet again."

Noticing Nan Yue’s gaze on her arm hooked with Ye Chenxi, she decisively let go and said, "Don't get the wrong idea. I'm just accompanying Mr. Ye as an assistant to a client's birthday party. It's overtime and Mr. Ye generously gave ten times the pay."

Nan Yue's expression improved a little.

Xu Yiyang sensed some subtle atmosphere among them, but he didn't care.

Looking breezy, his presence annoyed Ye Chenxi. He and Nan Yue were a publicly known couple. Xu Yiyang daring to make a move on his woman could only mean he looked down on him.

If he had money and power like his sister, would these people still dare to be so unscrupulous?

He was angry and helpless, just wanting to strengthen himself as soon as possible. By then, let's see who would still dare to look down on him!

Seeing Qin Zhao let go, Ye Chenxi was dissatisfied but still smiled and said, "Indeed, Miss Qin is here as my assistant."

His gaze turned to Nan Yue, "Then what capacity are Miss Nan and Manager Xu here?"

He was clearly questioning them.

Qin Zhao remembered the main male character with the Xu surname in the book was the male second lead.

The deep, gentle, and handsome male second lead was the female lead's best match in readers' hearts.

Qin Zhao sized up the three like a gossip viewer, subtly looking forward to more intense interactions to spice up her dull crossing life.

Xu Yiyang met Ye Chenxi's hostile gaze head-on and calmly said, "I heard Mr. Ye and Miss Nan have broken up. Whom Miss Nan attends with now shouldn't concern Mr. Ye."

He even smiled gently at Nan Yue.

Nan Yue smiled rather awkwardly.

She wanted to show Ye Chenxi that she was still liked by others, but faced with this situation, her heart still leaned towards Ye Chenxi.

But she had brought Xu Yiyang, so she had to give him face and went along with what he said.

Hearing Xu Yiyang's words, Ye Chenxi was furious. Seeing them smile at each other, his temper flared up in an instant. He suddenly threw a punch, hitting Xu Yiyang in the face!