Just as Shui Ruyue was about to resist, she was kissed again.
“Mmph… You bully.”
The complaint slipped out before she could stop herself.
Not only did Fu Qingzhi fail to get angry, she let out a soft chuckle. Carrying the faint scent of alcohol mingled with her own fragrance, she pulled Shui Ruyue tightly into her embrace.
Shui Ruyue decided to chalk it up to drunken behavior.
Still, preventing Fu Qingzhi from drinking those two cases of alcohol and ending up with alcohol poisoning made the whole sacrifice worthwhile. She had no intention of letting the great villain meet her end so soon.
Before she knew it, she drifted off to sleep in Fu Qingzhi’s arms.
The next morning, after Fu Qingzhi had left, Shui Ruyue quietly made her way to her little company.
She had also brought coffee, pastries, and little cakes for every employee.
Faced with the unexpected treats, the staff members, who had been looking rather listless, happily accepted them.
Each little cake was topped with fresh fruit, and even the whipped cream was made with real dairy cream. Seeing her employees perk up first thing in the morning made Shui Ruyue happy too.
After all, in her previous life she’d been nothing more than an overworked corporate drone. Every morning she’d sacrifice breakfast just to sleep a few extra minutes, dragging herself half-dead to her desk. Back then, her obsession with having a little cake to brighten her mornings had reached its peak.
People worked best when they had energy.
Shui Ruyue pushed open the office door and began her day’s work.
A short while later, Sisi knocked and came in.
“President Shui, I’ve finished investigating what you asked me to look into. Two junior employees had been bribed by Shui Neng. That’s how those private details were leaked.”
“But I’ve already dismissed both of them today,” Sisi added.
Shui Ruyue knew it.
No matter how foolish the original owner’s biological parents were, they wouldn’t have publicly spread their own daughter’s affairs.
The thought of that greasy cousin of the original owner made her stomach churn.
“Thank you, Sisi.”
The gratitude in Shui Ruyue’s voice was completely sincere.
Sisi was already adorable to begin with. Receiving praise made her smile brightly, making her look just like a soft, sweet little cake.
Shui Ruyue couldn’t help looking at her a couple more times.
Who didn’t like little cakes?
“Was the cake good?” Shui Ruyue suddenly asked.
“It was.”
Sisi looked a little embarrassed.
“Then I’ll buy you another one next time! I’ll bring you one every day.”
Sisi grew even more bashful.
Still, having a boss who bought everyone delicious treats every day wasn’t something she’d complain about.
“Oh, right, President Shui! Besides that, I also heard something about President Fu.”
“Huh?”
Shui Ruyue froze.
Sisi hesitated before taking out several photographs.
They showed Lu Lu meeting with the head of the Zhao family—
Zhao Ruru’s grandfather.
Is the main storyline arriving this soon?
Come to think of it, she’d already been in this world for over ten days.
The plotline where Fu Qingzhi and Zhao Ruru entered a marriage alliance was drawing near.
“Don’t worry about it.”
Shui Ruyue spoke unexpectedly calmly.
“But… President Fu is your wife.”
Sisi looked worried.
She still remembered how, just a few days earlier, Fu Qingzhi had not only wiped away all of Shui Ruyue’s online scandals, but had also personally acknowledged Shui Ruyue as her wife.
“Oh, we’ll get divorced sooner or later anyway.”
Shui Ruyue forced out a casual reply.
Although she knew it was simply the novel’s plot…
She still couldn’t help feeling a little unhappy.
She couldn’t understand why.
Yet Fu Qingzhi’s kiss lingered stubbornly in her thoughts.
“Divorced?!”
Sisi’s eyes widened in shock.
“President Shui, President Fu is practically perfect! She’s rich, gorgeous, has never had a single scandal, and the Fu family is the largest business conglomerate in A City.”
“No matter how you look at it, getting divorced is a terrible deal.”
She continued trying to persuade her.
Most importantly…
Fu Qingzhi was Sisi’s biggest idol.
She was the kind of successful businesswoman most people would be lucky to meet even once in their lifetime.
“Please, don’t say any more.”
“I’ve already made up my mind.”
Shui Ruyue lowered her voice.
Outside the office door, Fu Qingzhi stopped walking.
In her arms was a bouquet of red roses.
“Besides…”
“Didn’t you say the Fu family and the Zhao family seem to be discussing a marriage alliance?”
Shui Ruyue murmured.
She didn’t even realize how dejected she sounded.
Sisi, who knew nothing about the full story, blinked in surprise.
“They have been meeting quite frequently.”
“And these photos weren’t secretly taken by me.”
“They’ve actually been circulating within the Fu family for the past few days.”
Her voice grew quieter and quieter.
She was beginning to regret telling Shui Ruyue about any of this.
After all, Shui Ruyue had just bought her delicious little cakes.
Now she’d gone and ruined her boss’s good mood for the entire day.
She couldn’t help feeling guilty.
Just then, the sharp clicking of high heels echoed from outside.
Jiang Yan stormed toward the office in a fury.
Shui Neng was following close behind her.
“Auntie, Yueyue actually had security stop you from coming in. That’s going way too far.”
Shui Neng eagerly fanned the flames.
“And I heard the Fu family and the Zhao family are planning a marriage alliance.”
“Yueyue has completely wasted all the effort you put into paving the way for her.”
“Hmph!”
“We’re taking her home today and having a proper talk.”
Jiang Yan’s expression twisted with anger.
“If she refuses to listen…”
“Then she can forget about keeping this little company too.”
Shui Neng’s eyes immediately lit up.
“Auntie… why don’t I take over the company instead?”
Over the past few days, Shui Ruyue had actually managed the company quite well.
She’d even established ties with Xingzhi Group.
That was one enormous cash cow.
Although Jiang Yan didn’t immediately agree…
She didn’t reject the suggestion either.
Ever since childhood, Shui Neng had been diligent and hardworking.
He had even attended university overseas.
Joy welled up inside him.
He immediately maintained his carefully crafted image, walking with deliberate composure while secretly planning how he’d brag about this to the rich heirs he usually partied with.
The Shui family…
What a bunch of fools.
They’d abandoned their own biological daughter in favor of him.
The two had barely taken a couple of steps before they suddenly noticed someone standing outside the office.
Fu Qingzhi.
Her expression was dark.
And in her arms…
Was a bouquet of roses.
There was no need for anyone to explain what it meant for her to arrive at Shui Ruyue’s company carrying roses.
Just moments ago, Jiang Yan had been nodding approvingly at Shui Neng’s suggestion.
Now her expression changed instantly.
The next second—
Smack!
She slapped Shui Neng across the face.
“You little troublemaker, always trying to sow discord!”
“I don’t believe a word you say!”
“My Yueyue is my real daughter!”
Inside the office, Shui Ruyue froze when she heard the crisp slap, followed by Jiang Yan’s shrill outburst.
She hurried over and pulled open the office door.
The first thing she saw…
Was an enormous bouquet of red roses.
And behind them—
Fu Qingzhi.