When the Female Lead Becomes Obsessive – Chapter 26

Volume One: Those Years I Was a CEO

The Heart Flutter of This Moment

Wen Nuan immediately hung up the phone and sent a WeChat message to You Jiayi.

Wen Nuan: Go straight to sleep after your shower. Don’t you have to get up early tomorrow?

You Jiayi: Okay #Sad emoji#.

Seeing her reply with [Sad emoji], Wen Nuan screamed internally.

You feel sad?

Sad my ass!¹

The female lead is playing it so damn smooth these days, she even dares to naked chat?!²

The System popped up, astonished: 【Holy crap, there’s even naked chat! The female lead is awesome!³ Host, go for it, we can’t lose!】

Then the System sent her a pile of tutorials about various “games.”

Wen Nuan: “……”

She downed the black tea in one gulp and said in a low voice, “Tongzi, honestly, did you catch a virus? I definitely won’t look down on you.”

【…..】The System said calmly, 【I am merely helping the Host. Why would the Host say such things to hurt my feelings?】

Wen Nuan: “…..”

The System set up lighting boards, pulled out a small handkerchief, and wailed tearfully: 【So… in the end, my efforts were misplaced, wuwuwu….】

“….” Wen Nuan clenched her fist. “Stop!”

The System immediately put away the small handkerchief and lighting boards.

“I’m being serious with you, where did you get all this messy stuff?”

It used to be such a positive, sunny, upwardly mobile system dedicated to the new era, how did it turn into an unscrupulous system peddling⁴ all sorts of pornographic/violent/erotic⁵ things in the blink of an eye?

The System gave a sleazy smile: 【Isn’t it because I’ve been exchanging learnings with my little buddies from other departments for a while?】

Exchanging learnings?

Learning this kind of stuff?!

Was it kidding her!

“What departments are they from?”

The System counted on its fingers: 【The Danmei Department⁶, the Baihe Department⁷, and the Romance Department. Under these three main departments, there are many sub-departments, like Youth Literature, Angsty Love, Pain Literature, National Feuds and Family Hatreds….】

Wen Nuan felt these departments sounded quite normal. How could they have changed the System so much?

“Are you hiding something else?”

The System fell silent for a moment: 【Er… there’s also a department called the □□ Department. There… I interned there, learned a few things, so…..】

□□ Department?

It didn’t sound proper just from the name!

“Meaning those videos and other messy things of yours all came from the □□ Department?” Wen Nuan narrowed her eyes threateningly.

The System nodded: 【…Pretty much, just exchanging learnings among various departments.】

Heh heh, exchanging learnings?

Who the hell exchanges this kind of stuff!?

The System grinned: 【Isn’t it good for you that I learned these things? Otherwise, how would you do… you know what with the female lead? Could it be you’re the type to just lie flat⁸?】

Wen Nuan: “….Say one more word and I’ll mute you.”

System: 【…..】

Actually, Wen Nuan naturally understood that sort of thing. It was just that she previously acted indifferent towards everything, so in the System’s eyes, she seemed like someone who didn’t understand anything.

It was laughable, really. How could the Wen Nuan who used to frequently linger around men not understand anything?

Moreover, her learning ability was very strong; she could grasp anything after seeing it just once, completely eliminating the need for repeated learning. So, there were some things she knew how to do herself.

It was just that the past her didn’t want to do it, disdained doing it, while the current her felt she couldn’t do it casually.

You Jiayi was still young. Wen Nuan could feel her affection, but who could guarantee how long or how far this affection would last?

She worried that after giving her all, she would end up with nothing.

From beginning to end, Wen Nuan was a coward.

Even having taken a step forward, she still felt like a coward.

The Xu Corporation’s annual meeting was set for the 25th of the last lunar month⁹. The New Year holiday would start immediately after the meeting concluded.

The grandeur of the annual meeting rivaled the previous CAD reception. Those who received an invitation to the Xu Corporation’s annual meeting were all prominent figures in various fields.

The purpose of the Xu Corporation holding the annual meeting was simple: not for cooperation, but to let others see the strength and awesomeness of the Xu Corporation.

This was Old Master Xu’s original principle for holding the annual meeting; otherwise, he would never have allowed outsiders to attend the Xu Corporation’s event.

Anyone with discerning eyes could tell that You Jiayi’s and Wen Nuan’s gowns were matching couple outfits, though Wen Nuan’s was later changed to a suit, while You Jiayi’s remained a dress.

A white spaghetti strap long dress adorned with crushed diamonds. The special tailoring accentuated You Jiayi’s exquisitely shaped¹⁰ figure, making her look sexy and enchanting. A high slit design maximized the advantage of You Jiayi’s long legs. Walking in heels nearly ten centimeters high, she moved with captivating grace¹¹, dazzlingly brilliant¹².

Wen Nuan’s attire, however, was more composed and chic: an all-black Le Smoking suit¹³. The white shirt worn underneath was unbuttoned to her chest, half-revealing, half-concealing, exuding an elite competence with a hint of flirtatious charm. Especially those affectionate peach blossom eyes, paired with damp hair, were utterly captivating and bewitching. Even standing next to the powerfully charismatic You Jiayi, her own bright beauty was not overshadowed in the slightest.

The procedure for the Xu Corporation’s annual meeting was very simple: first, Old Master Xu would go up to give a speech (brag¹⁴) for a few sentences, then Xu Wen Nuan would say a few official words, followed by the opening dance.

Wen Nuan stood before You Jiayi, bowed slightly, extended her hand, and invited, “May I invite this beautiful lady for a Waltz?”

You Jiayi placed her hand in Wen Nuan’s palm, smiling sweetly, “It would be my utmost honor.”

Wen Nuan pulled her closer, her left arm encircling her waist, and the two began to dance slowly to the music.

Tilting, swaying, slowly revolving in the center of the dance floor.

Their dance steps rose and fell continuously, magnificent and elegant, prompting the surrounding people to applaud and cheer involuntarily.

Gradually, more and more guests entered the dance floor with their partners.

“Practiced secretly?” Wen Nuan could feel that You Jiayi’s dancing had improved.

You Jiayi, holding Wen Nuan’s hand, spun around in her arms. “Of course, I had to practice well. Otherwise, if I keep stepping on you, my heart aches too much.”

Last time learning the Tango, she had stepped on Wen Nuan quite miserably.

Wen Nuan suddenly tightened her arm, her voice low and dangerous, “You Jiayi, I’ve noticed you really love to tease me lately, huh?”

You Jiayi wrapped her arms around her neck, drew closer, nibbled her earlobe, and panted softly, “Yes, I am teasing you.”

“Getting me all fired up,” Wen Nuan’s eyes darkened, her palm slowly caressing You Jiayi’s waist, “and then what?”

“I’ll put out the fire for you personally, how about that?” You Jiayi took Wen Nuan’s hand, slowly moving it downwards, disappearing into the half-revealing high slit.

Gently rubbing, slowly kneading.

Wen Nuan’s pupils abruptly constricted. She pulled her hand out and swiftly led You Jiayi towards the deeper part of the hotel.

You Jiayi stumbled a few steps being pulled by her, looking at her with moist eyes, and asked softly, “Wen Nuan, where are we going?”

Wen Nuan glanced at the high heels on her feet, then swept her up into her arms horizontally.

You Jiayi exclaimed, “Wen Nuan, you….?”

Wen Nuan glanced at a nearby guest room. Perhaps it had just been cleaned; the door wasn’t locked properly.

She kicked the door open, tossed You Jiayi onto the bed, locked the door, and looked at the stunned You Jiayi sprawled on the bed.

Wen Nuan’s lips curled up. She lifted her chin, looking down at her commandingly¹⁵, “Putting out the fire, of course.”

You Jiayi opened her mouth, just about to speak, when Wen Nuan’s fingertip lightly hooked her tongue tip.

Wen Nuan leaned down, meeting her gaze, coaxing softly, “Baby, lick it, okay?”

You Jiayi’s eyes were hazy. She gripped Wen Nuan’s wrist with both hands, extended her tongue, and delicately licked Wen Nuan’s long fingers.

Just a simple action, yet You Jiayi felt as if she were being burned on a pyre.

“Wen… Wen Nuan?”

You Jiayi couldn’t close her mouth, saliva trickled down along the fingers. She looked at Wen Nuan with glistening eyes.

Eyes as clear and moist as a fawn’s were filled with arousal, making Wen Nuan’s heart tremble.

“Good girl,” Wen Nuan withdrew her fingers, kissing her neck, planting kisses bit by bit.

Then she held her in her arms, gently stroking her back.

She was aroused, and how could Wen Nuan not be?

But not here, not now. That would be too disrespectful to You Jiayi.

“Good girl, we won’t do it here,” Wen Nuan said softly.

You Jiayi opened her hazy eyes, panting, “…Mm.”

Her mind was filled with Wen Nuan’s allure just now. The moment those peach blossom eyes landed on her, they were like flames, scorching hot, leaving her mouth dry and her heart burning.

You Jiayi also knew this place wasn’t suitable for that kind of thing. Seeing Wen Nuan stop for her sake filled her heart with joy.

Liking is indulgence; loving is restraint.

She hadn’t understood it before, but at this moment, she seemed to grasp it.

You Jiayi hugged her, “Wen Nuan, have you… fallen in love with me, just a little bit?”

Her words held a mix of nervousness and an almost imperceptible certainty.

Wen Nuan looked up, seeing the corners of her eyes flushed crimson, as if dyed with the blush of spring, utterly charming and bewitching¹⁶.

She lowered her head, kissed the corner of her lips, and chuckled softly, “What do you think love is?”

You Jiayi thought for a moment: “I can’t quite say, but what I feel for you must be love.”

“Why?”

You Jiayi looked at her, her eyes shimmering slightly: “Just thinking of you by my side makes me feel I can overcome any hardship, but just thinking of you leaving me, I couldn’t bear even the slightest ease.”

“Wen Nuan, after you left me, I pleaded more than once, hoping you could come back and let me see you, even just one glance would be enough.”

She had never dreamed of being with Xu Wen Nuan. Even if she had to remain a friend for a lifetime, she would still be grateful for heaven’s mercy.

Wen Nuan wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her voice trembling, “…I’m sorry.”

If not for her self-righteousness, You Jiayi shouldn’t have had such a painful experience that year.

You Jiayi smiled and shook her head: “It’s not your fault. On the contrary, I feel fortunate.”

Her fingertips paused slightly, her eyes somewhat flustered, “……Fortunate about what?”

“If I knew that enduring that year of suffering could exchange for your companionship, I would willingly endure even several more years.”

Wen Nuan’s feelings at this moment were very complex; too many emotions piled up together.

Shock, guilt, excitement, and also confusion—these emotions accumulated and pressed down in her heart, seemingly desperate for an outlet, otherwise they would shatter her insides¹⁷ into a bloody mess¹⁸.

Every word was so light, yet how could it land on one’s heart as if about to crush it?

Trembling hands caressed You Jiayi’s face, seeing her own agitated self reflected in those clear eyes.

Wen Nuan closed her eyes, using her truest senses to touch everything about You Jiayi.

In that instant, those emotions transformed into tears, dripping onto the calm, rippleless dead water of her heart.

Waves surged, tides rose, transforming the lake into an ocean, carrying the most dreamlike moonlight.

You Jiayi, what should I do?

I think I’ve really fallen in love with you.

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